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Daniel Vosovic Guests on 'Wait Wait'

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In Short: In addition to Vosovic, the episode featured Sally Field, Caro Claire Burke, Jason Narducy, and Robert Smigel, who joined for a brief interview and stayed to play games.

Fashion designer and Project Runway alum Daniel Vosovic appeared as the Not My Job guest on the October 24, 2026, episode of 'Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me!'. Host Peter Sagal and judge Alzo Slade led the game, which NPR described as 'Project Runway meet Project Tarmac'.

The show was recorded in Kalamazoo, Michigan, with panelists Rachel Coster, Peter Grosz, and Shantira Jackson. Vosovic answered questions about tarmacs, a topic far removed from his expertise in fashion design.

The recording took place at Illinois State University’s Braden Auditorium in Normal, Illinois, as part of WGLT’s 60th anniversary celebration. The event began at 7:30 p.m. and concluded around 9:35 p.m.

ISU students could purchase tickets for $20 with their student ID. The box office accepted all major credit cards and tap-to-pay methods.

'Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me!' is NPR’s award-winning comedy news quiz show, heard by over six million listeners every week. The show’s format includes listener contestants calling in to win the chance to have their voice on the show’s voicemail.

WUNC News highlighted the show’s ability to bring thoughtful conversations and stories to the public, celebrating its own 50th anniversary this year.

Background

What's confirmed

• Fashion designer and Project Runway alum Daniel Vosovic appeared as the Not My Job guest on the October 24, 2026, episode of 'Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me!'. Host Peter Sagal and judge Alzo Slade led the game, which NPR described as 'Project Runway meet Project Tarmac'.
• The show was recorded in Kalamazoo, Michigan, with panelists Rachel Coster, Peter Grosz, and Shantira Jackson. Vosovic answered questions about tarmacs, a topic far removed from his expertise in fashion design.
• The recording took place at Illinois State University’s Braden Auditorium in Normal, Illinois, as part of WGLT’s 60th anniversary celebration. The event began at 7:30 p.m. and concluded around 9:35 p.m.
• ISU students could purchase tickets for $20 with their student ID. The box office accepted all major credit cards and tap-to-pay methods.
• 'Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me!' is NPR’s award-winning comedy news quiz show, heard by over six million listeners every week. The show’s format includes listener contestants calling in to win the chance to have their voice on the show’s voicemail.
• WUNC News highlighted the show’s ability to bring thoughtful conversations and stories to the public, celebrating its own 50th anniversary this year.

What's still developing

• This week, we celebrate the arrival of autumn by going apple picking with some of our favorite guests, including Sally Field, Caro Claire Burke, Jason Narducy, and Robert Smigel.
• ® from NPR and WBEZ will make its Normal debut this fall.
• Event concludes (approximate: please note this is a live taping) 9:35 p.m.
• ISU students: present your ID at the box office for a $20 discount per ticket.
• On each episode a celebrity guest joins for a brief interview and stays to play games while listener contestants call in to win the greatest prize of all – one of the Wait Wait voices on their voicemail.
• Thank you to the sponsors investing in the public media mission!
• Through our local news, and programs like "Due South", we’re proud to bring you thoughtful conversations and stories that highlight the people, issues, and ideas shaping our state and region.

Sources

• NPRlink
• WGLTlink
• WUNC Newslink
• WarpBeat — background on SportsLine Newsletter Monday, October 19, 2026 link
• WarpBeat — background on Peacock's 'Crystal Lake' Prequel Series Premieres October 15, 2026 link
• Wikipedia — background on Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me! link
• Rotten Tomatoes Trailers / YouTube — video link