The Wait Wait 2026 summer spectacular, part 1!
Summary
Host Peter Sagal interviews NBC’s Jason Benetti, Reading Rainbow host Michael Threats, Olympic swimmer Lily King, and actress Renee Rapp. The guests share personal anecdotes and compete in trivia games about confetti, Skittles, short men, and Twilight. The panel also jokes about brides hiring witches, excessive exercise requirements, and celebrity bathroom habits at the Met Gala.
Topics discussed
Introduction and host Peter Sagal
Jason Benetti on broadcasting and confetti quiz
Jason Benetti quiz results and outro
Sponsors: Superhuman, BetterHelp, and Jerry
Michael Threats on Reading Rainbow and Skittles quiz
Michael Threats quiz results and outro
Lily King on swimming and short men quiz
Lily King quiz results and break
Sponsor: Southern New Hampshire University
Panelists discuss witches, exercise, and Met Gala
Sponsor: Jerry car insurance
Show announcements and upcoming events
Renee Rapp on music and Twilight quiz
Renee Rapp quiz results and show credits
Sponsor: Amazon Health AI
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