Wait Wait ... Don't Tell Me!

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Wait Wait ... Don't Tell Me!

Posted Jun 23rd 2008 11:30AM by Mo Rocca
Filed under: Mo's Videos, Mo Rocca, Wait Wait ... Don't Tell Me

Good morning, everyone. We're glad that so many people appreciated our unearthing of the Michelle Obama Whiteygate Tape last Friday. And we acknowledge the anger many felt at the posting of material that might influence the impression some have of the prospective First Lady.

It was indeed a gut-wrenching decision for the Mo Rocca 180 editorial board. Several members were insistent that we withhold or "filter" the tape. But the majority of us sided with full disclosure. After the last seven years, it remains more important than ever that we in the press not suppress information. Journalists are quick to champion "Freedom of the Press." But with that Freedom comes a responsibility to our Public. We need to trust you to discern what matters. And you can only do that with full disclosure from us.

And now for some me-oriented fun! Yesterday on CBS Sunday Morning I did a piece on Wait Wait ... Don't Tell Me! It's a super fun radio quiz show that I've been on six years. My buddy, the hilarious Adam Felber, got me on the show and I can't thank him enough. Enjoy!

(P.S. I'll be posting more written material soon. I know I've been a little video heavy lately.)

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1. Mo, I love Wait Wait! I started listening via podcast on my train commute; now I catch the broadcast on Saturday mornings as well. Part of its appeal is how much fun everyone on the stage is having. I hope it continues on for 10 more years!

sunbyrne at 12:21PM on Jun 23rd 2008

2. Aw Mo,

It is a great show! Thank you for honoring Radio!

As for Mr. Will Hines...How could you have not told Mo that the Celtics won the NBA Championships?

Don't tell me that they just pay you to produce; speaking of which, did you hear about the pregnancy pact in MA? To quote the movie & book, "The Perfect Storm," -- "Why is it they always come from Gloucester?"

Keep up the fun stuff Mo!

JG^^

John Giza at 12:30PM on Jun 23rd 2008

3. Mo, you're one of the reasons I started listening to Wait Wait a few years ago, and now I get the podcast every week and I still adore it. That was a great video about it, and someday I'll find my way to Chicago to watch a taping. I'm hoping for another 10 years!

Becca at 12:34PM on Jun 23rd 2008

4. Thanks, JG and Becca, and welcome aboard, Sunbyrne! I'm still living down my NBA ignorance. I don't know how I missed that.

btw the number one question I get about Wait Wait is, "Are you guys having as much fun as it sounds like you're having?"

The answer is yes. Ensemble shows can be ... less than pleasant at times. WWDTM is an absolute joy.

(The number 2 question I get is, "Do you guys write your own bluffs?" The answer is yes.)

Mo Rocca at 12:39PM on Jun 23rd 2008

5. can't live without "Wait, Wait!"

Mo is always funny, and I love them all.
(Paula has one of the fastest draws both sides of the Mississippi.)

ah,Clem at 12:44PM on Jun 23rd 2008

6. Aw Mo,

Those aren't the two questions that I would ask.

I would ask:

1) When you work with Paula Poundstone, do you wrap the toilet seat in cellophane?

2) Does she punch you in the nose for wrapping the toilet seat in cellophane? (Might explain your recent vacation history)

Seriously, I Love WWDTM and Radio in general.

If I were to write a book, I'd dedicate an entire chapter to Radio. But that's just me.
http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=ArbARCeam3I

JG^^(still honoring S.P., T.R. & G.C.)^^

John Giza at 1:23PM on Jun 23rd 2008

7. I'm at work, so I'll watch the video later, but while I'm here, I thought I'd mention I saw Mo advertising for BoA this weekend. Quite startled me.

Did you know that BoA was started for Italian immigrants in the US way back in the day? Or so I'm told.

mo-NEEK-a at 1:59PM on Jun 23rd 2008

8. Aw Mo,

And I love this blog because it is so much like Radio.

Except for the featured videos, people are left to their wonderful imaginations--something that almost went out of style.

So, here. I'm not supposed to reveal this, but I'll release a clue. Senator Obama's Vice Presidential running mate will be...

(do the math)
http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=JMTgiFedLpE

JG^^:)

John Giza at 2:05PM on Jun 23rd 2008

9. Mr. Rocca:

I am tired of these crude remarks associating
me with Big Oil.

I never became fraternized or became familiar with the Beverly Hillbillies, nor did I ever give them aid or comfort. Jed and Associates acquired their fortune by speculation in the Natural Resources Market and I do not condone their behavior.

My name is Hank Kimball, and I approved this...
what is this? Is this email? Am I...

Hank Kimball at 2:35PM on Jun 23rd 2008

10.
Jinkies, Mr. Rocca...

@ 1st, I thought 1 of those theaters looked like the Bushnell, in Hartford.

Then I remembered you weren't IN Hartford.

I actually saw the video @ exactly the same time as my daily pouting ritual over that.

You have perfect timing.

I think you should get Paula on Iron Chef...

After I lose my house (auction) this coming weekend, have to move in w/ my parents pushing 40, & have cable again, it will cheer me up immensely.

Speaking of which... A 'behind the scenes' of IC isn't a bad idea, either.

Yum,
Sherry

S.L. at 2:57PM on Jun 23rd 2008

11.
I should clarify...

My parents are not pushing 40.

That would be me.

Also... Can you bring me David Sedaris?

I am currently listening to the 8 CD set of 'When You Are Engulfed In Flames' (after reading all his other work the old-fashioned way), & am enjoying it a great deal, even after only 7 of them.

Sorry to hit you up w/ all these requests.

I'm an idea person (which is what got me into this mess in the 1st place).

Yum Again,
Sherry

S.L. at 3:12PM on Jun 23rd 2008

12.
Shery
Good luck with your houing situation. I hope it works out for you.

It seems I may be in a similar position myself- for much more selfish reasons.

mac at 3:43PM on Jun 23rd 2008

13.
(sigh)...

Mac... I can always count on you for moral (& IM)moral support.

I'm an atheist, but I say, "Bless yer heart!!!".

Sherry

S.L. at 4:34PM on Jun 23rd 2008

14. Saturday mornings revolve arournd car talk and wait wait. Glad I got to finally see Doug "not a slave to fashion" berman

artielange at 6:00PM on Jun 23rd 2008

15. Dern it! I've been missing out! It sure seems like fun...I'll catch up, never-you-worry about that!

The Booka at 8:34PM on Jun 23rd 2008

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Mo Rocca appears on a bunch of shows, including CBS News Sunday Morning (with the indescribably wonderful Charles Osgood), The Tonight Show on NBC, and NPR's Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me! He's a sometime judge on Iron Chef and was featured on Telemundo's Amore Descarado. Last year he starred on Broadway in the 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. His expose "All the President's Pets" was published by Crown in 2004.