The Wirecutter Show is a podcast offering expert advice on everyday products that will make your life better. Each week, co-hosts Christine Cyr Clisset and Caira Blackwell, alongside producer Rosie Guerin, speak with Wirecutter’s best-in-class journalists and other expert guests for actionable advice, surprising life hacks, and delightful product discoveries. From which stand-mixer will last you a lifetime, to the best way to travel with pets, to figuring out if your smart lock is spying on you, The Wirecutter Show gives you straightforward solutions based on years of rigorous and independent product testing by more than 140 Wirecutter journalists. Subscribe to...
Latest episodes
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39 min
How Much Health Data Is Too Much?
From sleep trackers to self-pay bloodwork and full-body MRIs, health tracking has exploded in popularity. These tools promise to potentially catch diseases earlier, so that you can…
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24 min
Is Apple's Foldable iPhone Duo the Future of Smartphones?
Apple just released their first foldable phone, the $2,000 iPhone Duo. Foldable phones promise to give you a smartphone and a tablet in one device, with a bigger screen for reading…
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34 min
Face Sunscreen For Every Season
It’s easy to forget to wear sunscreen in the fall and winter, but the sun’s rays can still cause skin damage–like aging and skin cancer–even on cold and cloudy days. That’s why it’…
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24 min
The Best Soundbars (Plus Lessons from 40 Years of Audio Testing)
If you’ve ever found yourself cranking the volume on a movie to hear the dialogue, only to be blasted by the next explosion, you’re not alone. Televisions today produce subpar soun…
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34 min
Secrets to Cheap Travel (Encore)
This week, we’re re-airing a conversation about how to travel for less. We dive into the best tried-and-true strategies for stretching your travel budget. Elaine Glusac, a longtime…
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21 min
The Best Rain Boots for Puddles, Mud, and City Sidewalks
It can be tough finding a great pair of rain boots that suits your style, feels good to wear for hours on end, and that will actually hold up season after rainy season. But it’s no…
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45 min
Wirecutter's Hall of Fame
Out of the thousands of products Wirecutter tests, only a small fraction ever earn the title of "top pick." Some of these products continue to impress us year after year, proving t…
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28 min
How to Pack a Better Lunch
You don’t need to settle for sad sandwiches and wilted salads for lunch. This episode, Wirecutter kitchen editor Gabriella Gershenson explains how the right lunch box can help you…
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55 sec
Tell Us About Your Household Debates
Do you have something that you always fight about with your spouse, partner, or housemate? Maybe you’re convinced you know the right way to load the dishwasher… or brighten laundry…
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35 min
Pillow Talk
The right pillow can make the difference between waking up refreshed and waking up with a sore neck. But given you usually can’t try before you buy, it can be surprisingly difficul…
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26 min
How to Make Your Phone Less Addictive
While "digital detoxing" is a trending topic online, actually cutting back on screen time can be surprisingly difficult. If you feel constantly distracted by notifications popping…
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35 min
Setting Digital Boundaries with Kids At Any Age
Many parents and caregivers struggle to manage their kids’ use of technology. Whether it’s an elementary schooler binging YouTube shorts or a teen dealing with social media-induced…
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20 min
How Adaptive Beauty Tools Make Makeup Easier for Everyone
Applying mascara or eyeliner can be difficult even when you don't have a disability. For people with arthritis, tremors, low vision, or other mobility issues, beauty routines can f…
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38 min
Vegetables Don't Have to Be Boring
We all know we should eat more veggies, but sometimes life gets in the way. Maybe you're too busy for endless chopping, stumped by an unfamiliar root vegetable, or juggling guests…
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28 min
Pickles! (Live From The Minnesota State Fair!)
Pickles are a polarizing subject. Some people want a cold, crunchy dill straight from the fridge, while others swear by a sour pickle or a sweet, spicy relish. And if you've ever w…
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39 min
How to Finally Find A Bra You Won’t Hate
Finding a bra that fits well can feel like an impossible combination of measurements, brands, cup sizes, and personal preferences. Even knowing your usual size doesn't guarantee th…
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25 min
So, You Want to Start Composting
Before you dump your veggie peels and coffee grounds into the trash, consider the many reasons to compost. Keeping food waste out of landfills reduces greenhouse gas emissions, whi…
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35 min
The Best Bidet for Every Budget (Encore)
Using a bidet may seem a little intimidating to some, but to others it's a way of life. In this episode, we’re reairing a conversation with Wirecutter senior staff writer and bidet…
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21 min
The Best Time to Buy a Mattress (and How to Get a Deal)
Buying a mattress can often be a boring, expensive task. And the mattress industry doesn't make it easy: Prices are constantly changing, brands use confusing terminology, and perma…
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27 min
Are You Using Conditioner All Wrong?
It’s easy to overlook the conditioner sitting in your shower. But the right conditioner can do so much for your hair, like add moisture and shine, reduce frizz, and make hair easie…