Andrew Bird plays Not My Job on NPR's "Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me!" Andrew Bird is one of the most celebrated musicians of the past 25 years, a violin and whistling virtuoso who's also a critically acclaimed songwriter. But, can he answer our questions about referees?

'Wait Wait' for Dec. 17, 2022: With Not My Job guest Andrew Bird

'Wait Wait' for Dec. 17, 2022: With Not My Job guest Andrew Bird

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This week's show was recorded at the Studebaker Theater in Chicago, with host Peter Sagal, official judge and scorekeeper Bill Kurtis, Not My Job guest Andrew Bird and panelists Tom Papa, Zainab Johnson and Adam Burke. Click the audio link above to hear the whole show.

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Andrew Bird in Pasadena, Calif.
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Who's Bill This Time
Science Gets Its Fuse On; Triple Decker Sicker; Till Marriage Do Us Part

Panel Questions
The End Of Man-children

Bluff The Listener
Our panelists read three stories that each start with the phrase "Kristina Was Face Down in a Bowl of Soup ..." Only one of which is true.

Not My Job: Andrew Bird answers our questions about referees
Singer-songwriter, violinist, and world class whistler Andrew Bird plays our game called, "Put Your Lips Together and Blow": three questions about referees.

Panel Questions
The Truth Behind Totes Revealed! Criminal Crypto Complaints; Science Determines The Perfect Visit

Limericks
Bill Kurtis reads three news-related limericks: Scanty Clause; Java for your JavaScript ; Mythical Beast Permit

Lightning Fill In The Blank
All the news we couldn't fit anywhere else.

Predictions
Our panelists predict what will be the next big scientific breakthrough.