Podcast Episodes

How to Build an Emergency Kit (Encore)

Episode 52

Natural disasters are becoming more intense and unpredictable. To help you prepare, we’re re-airing this episode on how to build a disaster kit. Wirecutter also just published a handy tool to help yo…

Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago

Life's Too Short for Bad Olive Oil

Episode 51

This episode, senior kitchen writer Michael Sullivan demystifies all things olive oil. He shares how to navigate the overwhelming olive oil aisle, what “extra virgin” really means, and the best way t…

Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago

How to Get Rid of Ants and Roaches for Good

Episode 50

Tired of creepy crawlies? Wirecutter's pest expert Doug Mahoney reveals the right way to tackle ant and roach infestations. He offers practical advice and debunks common myths (for example, cockroach…

Published on 2 months ago

Journaling Through Life's Plot Twists with Suleika Jaouad

Episode 49

In this episode, our guest is Suleika Jaouad, author of The Book of Alchemy and creator of The Isolation Journals Substack. We delve into how journaling can help you unlock creative potential and nav…

Published on 2 months, 1 week ago

Summer Taste Test Extravaganza!

Episode 48

Nothing says summer like ketchup, chips, and ice cream. In this taste test special, we take a field trip to the Wirecutter test kitchen to sample these items alongside staff experts Antara Sinha, Rac…

Published on 2 months, 2 weeks ago

Packable Beach and Picnic Recipes

Tanya Sichynsky, an editor for New York Times Food and Cooking sections, and editor of The Veggie newsletter, shares her ideas for the best hot-weather-friendly foods to pack for the beach, a picnic,…

Published on 2 months, 3 weeks ago

A Day At The Beach

Episode 47

It’s officially beach season. 

Staff writer Kit Dillion shares his favorite gear to make any beach day, picnic, or pool adventure better, from shelters to chairs to coolers. It’s all about elevating y…

Published on 2 months, 3 weeks ago

Can You Really Disappear Online?

Episode 46

Is it even possible to disappear from the internet? Wirecutter writer Max Eddy explains how he tried to do it, why it’s so hard, and what steps you can take to take control of the information that’s …

Published on 3 months ago

Optimize Your AC

Episode 45

Summers are getting hotter. First, staff writer Thom Dunn shares expert strategies to keep your home cool, including the features you’ll want to look for in a window AC unit and a simple hack for you…

Published on 3 months, 1 week ago

A Price Check on Tariffs

We tracked the prices of 40 Wirecutter picks for 60 days to gauge the impact of tariffs. Most prices didn’t increase—but they likely will soon. 

Deputy editor Annemarie Conte explains why prices haven…

Published on 3 months, 1 week ago