Episodes

  • Finding Affordable Gifts

    Finding Affordable Gifts
    Dec 4 2024
    This week, we dive into our gift team’s best-in-class tips for finding awesome affordable gifts for everyone on your list. Guest: Wirecutter editor Hannah Morrill Additional ReadingThe 45 Best Gifts for Teens in 2024 43 Best Gifts for Frequent Travelers of 2024 25 Best Gifts for Plant Lovers of 2024 The 39 Absolute Best White Elephant Gifts Under $2531 Best Secret Santa Gifts of 2024 50 Wirecutter-Approved Stocking Stuffers for Adults Products We RecommendGreat value:Baggu Small Cloud Carry-On Playing with shape & size:Bonilla a La Vista Potato ChipsMaldon Sea Salt Flakes (3 pounds)World's smallest Uno Novelty:Lazy Duck, Lying Flat LED Duck LampPuebco Empty BookKikkerland Solar-Powered Rainbow MakerEmile Henry Salt PigGurglePot Fish Pitcher Utilitarian upgrades:TravelCard PlusMoMA Self-Watering Wet Pot PlanterHeirloom Art Co. Larissa White Nightgowns Tech ideas:Epicka Universal Travel AdapterGoogle Chromecast with Google TV Cooking ideas:The New York Times Cooking Page-A-Day Calendar 2025Mosser Glass Jade 3 Piece Mixing Bowl Set Beauty/Luxe ideasDr. Singha’s Mustard Bath SaltsSenteurs d’Orient Fleurs d’Oasis L’Huile Secret Santa or White Elephant:101 Pooping Puppies Jigsaw PuzzleLEGO Cherry BlossomLonely Planet’s Where to Go WhenRetro Point & Shoot Camera Phone Converter Hannah recommends:Dorsey Kate Riviere in Silver We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› Follow us on instagram @wirecutter Find edited transcripts for each episode here: The Wirecutter Show Podcast
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    39 mins
  • Don't Get Swindled on Black Friday

    Don't Get Swindled on Black Friday
    Nov 29 2024

    Most of the deals you’ll see for Black Friday and Cyber Week aren’t worth your time. This week, we reveal how to actually get a deal that’s worth your money.

    Guest: Wirecutter senior deals editor Nathan Burrow

    Products we recommend:

    • The best bluetooth speaker: Bluetooth Speaker: Ultimate Ears Wonderboom 4
    • Nathan Recommends: Turntable: Pro-Ject Debut Carbon EVO

    Additional reading links:

    • Best Black Friday Deals 2024
    • Daily Deals - Wirecutter
    • Wirecutter Deals, Explained

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    26 mins
  • Last-Minute Thanksgiving Tips

    Last-Minute Thanksgiving Tips
    Nov 27 2024
    Thanksgiving is (almost) here, and this week Wirecutter experts share their best last-minute tips to make your holiday a success. Guests: Wirecutter staffers Hannah Morrill, Rose Lorre, Lee Neikirk, Lauren Dragan, Ellen Airhart, James Austin, Phil Ryan, Michael Sullivan, Ben Frumin Products we recommend: Graza Sizzle Extra Virgin Olive OilTaza Mexican-Style Chocolate SamplerTony’s Chocolonely Super Milk BundleBananagramsTide PenKorky 99-4A Max Performance PlungerPodcasts that are great for familiesWow in the worldBrains OnOnce Upon a BeatRadiolab for Kids 99% Invisible The Good WhaleAudiobooks for familiesMouse and the MotorcycleMontgomery Bonbon: Murder at the MuseumWebsite recommendation for learning new card gamesPagat Additional Reading: Taking better iPhone photos The Best Fake Christmas TreeRose Lorre's article about what to bring to Thanksgiving as a guest We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› Follow us on instagram @wirecutter Find edited transcripts for each episode here: The Wirecutter Show Podcast
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    38 mins
  • Let's Go To Butter School

    Let's Go To Butter School
    Nov 20 2024

    Few ingredients are as loved (and villainized) as butter. We discuss how to pick a great butter, and the best ones for eating, cooking, and baking.

    Guest: Wirecutter staff writer Lesley Stockton

    Additional Reading:

    • The 7 Best Butters of 2024
    • The Best Vegan Butter

    Products We Recommend:

    • Kerrygold Salted Butter
    • Isigny Ste Mère Salted Butter
    • Finlandia Imported Salted Butter Bar
    • Kirkland Signature Grass-Fed Butter Salted
    • Kirkland Signature Butter Unsalted

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    38 mins
  • How to Ace Thanksgiving

    How to Ace Thanksgiving
    Nov 13 2024

    NYT’s Sam Sifton and Wirecutter's Lesley Stockton reveal their pro tips for Thanksgiving success—from menu planning and hosting to the essential kitchen gear.

    Guests: Wirecutter senior staff writer Lesley Stockton and assistant managing editor of The New York Times Sam Sifton

    Additional Reading:

    • Thanksgiving: How to Cook It Well by Sam Sifton
    • The Best Roasting Pan
    • The Best Instant Read Thermometer
    • The Best Chef’s Knife
    • The Best Gas Grills
    • The Best Gas Grill Tools

    Products We Recommend:

    • The best chef’s knife: Mac MTH-80
    • The best instant-read thermometer: ThermoWorks ThermoPop 2

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    41 mins
  • Solving the Problem of Weeknight Dinner

    Solving the Problem of Weeknight Dinner
    Nov 6 2024

    Making dinner every night can be a challenge. This week, we talk with Emily Weinstein, of New York Times Cooking, about how to overcome the monotony.

    Additional Reading:

    • Easy Weeknight Dinners 100 Fast, Flavor-Packed Meals for Busy People Who Still Want Something Good to Eat by Emily Weinstein and New York Times Cooking
    • When You Love To Cook But Also Have a Kid, Embrace the Microwave
    • The Best Sheet Pans
    • The Best Air Fryer
    • Best Electric Pressure Cooker
    • Best Slow Cooker

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    36 mins
  • Traveling With Pets

    Traveling With Pets
    Oct 30 2024

    Many people unknowingly put their pet in danger while driving or flying. This week, we talk about how to keep your furry friends safe and calm when traveling.

    Guest: Wirecutter staff writer Mel Plaut

    Additional Reading:

    • The 6 Best Travel Carriers for Cats and Small Dogs of 2024
    • Flying With Your Cat or (Small) Dog
    • The 7 Best Multi-Tools of 2024

    Products We Recommend:

    • SturdiBag Pro 2.0
    • Feliway Travel Spray
    • Peepeego Non-Slip Dog Pad
    • Mel loves: Leatherman Skeletool CX and Leatherman Signal

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    41 mins
  • Life is Too Loud

    Life is Too Loud
    Oct 23 2024
    Millions of Americans are exposed to unhealthy levels of noise every day. This episode we discuss how to tell if you’re at risk of hearing loss and what to do about it. Guest: Wirecutter senior writer Lauren Dragan Additional Reading: The 4 Best Noise-Cancelling Headphones of 2024 The Best Sleep Headphones (But We Hoped for Better)The 3 Best Earplugs for Concerts of 2024 The 5 Best Kids Headphones of 2024The 4 Best Wireless Bluetooth Earbuds of 2024 Noise-Induced Hearing Loss in Kids Is a Growing Problem. Here’s How to Protect Little Ears. Products We Recommend: Apple Watch with sound metering: Apple Watch Series 10 and Apple Watch SE (2nd generation)An app for any phone to monitor sound levels: NIOSH Sound Level MeterEarplugs for concerts or other loud moments: Loop Experience 2 or Loop SwitchNoise cancelling earbuds: Sony WF-1000XM5Noise cancelling over-ear headphones: Bose Noise Canceling Headphones 700Noise Isolating tips for most earbuds: Comply ear tipsEarmuffs for babies: Ems for Kids Baby EarmuffsEarmuffs for kids and teens: Muted EarmuffsEarplugs for kids and teens: Loop kidsHeadphones for sleeping: AcousticSheep SleepPhones Wireless and Soundcore sleep A20Noise cancelling headphones for kids: Puro Sound Labs PuroQuiet-PlusLauren loves: Bearaby Cotton Napper We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› Follow us on instagram @wirecutter Find edited transcripts for each episode here: The Wirecutter Show Podcast
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    40 mins