WireTap WBEZ Program Schedule

WireTap is produced by the CBC and distributed by PRI.
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PROGRAM NOTE **Wiretap airs Sunday nights at 9pm on WBEZ **

Airing on WBEZ Sunday April 29 at 9pm:

Part 1:  Tales of Excess (Episode 278)

A man spends the morning eating himself sick with pie only to remember, in a flash of terror, that he's due to compete in a pie-eating contest in an hour. Full to bursting, the man sets out, ready to do his best. A brand new story of existential proportions, performed by comedian Rob Corddry. Plus, Josh discovers a hidden talent for spending  money.


Part 2: A Matter of Taste  (Episode 303)

Ever wondered what the word "love" tastes like? How about the word "word"? This week on Wiretap, we speak with a woman who can answer those questions and more. Plus, Howard becomes a vintner and, with the help of his dogs, turns Jonathan's bathtub into his wine-making, grape-stomping laboratory.

 

Airing on WBEZ Sunday May 6 at 9pm:
 

Part 1:  Gluttony (Episode 279)

Gregor encourages Jonathan to bulk up for the role of a lifetime. Plus, a woman snacks in her sleep and Howard embarks on a hunger strike to raise awareness for pug rights.

Part 2: How To Be Funny (Episode 304)

This week on WireTap, How to Be Funny.  Tune in as two humourologists lay down the rules of comedy, from dancing with a lamp shade on your head to using a pause for comedic effect.  Plus, Howard tries to spice things up on WireTap with some good old canned laughter.  And Josh tries to convince Jonathan that "Can I be Frank'n beans" is the funniest joke ever.

 

Airing on WBEZ Sunday May 13 at 9pm:

Part 1: Real-Life Superheroes (Episode 280)

Real life caped crusader, Master Legend, fights crime in Orlando, where he's dedicated his life to making the world a better place. Plus, kids share their fan letters to Batman and WireTap's go-to party animal, Cookie, reveals her favourite superhero.

Part 2: My Imposter  (Episode 305)

This week on WireTap, Jonathan discovers a fake Jonathan Goldstein posing as him on Twitter.  Tune in to the Jonathan Goldstein showdown as the real Jonathan confronts his imposter.  Plus, musical guest Hannah Georgas.  (Ben Dugas, Hannah Georgas)

 

Airing on WBEZ Sunday May 20 at 9pm:

 Part 1: Man vs Machine (Episode 281)

Two tales of man and machine: In the first, a man travels through space with a robot that wants to kill him... as would anyone, the man being extremely annoying. And in the second, the true story of a man who used a tape recorder to document every minute of his life, for three years.

 

Part 2: The High Cost of Living  (Episode 307)

This week on WireTap, Howard puts his financial journalism skills to the test as he interviews Alex Blumberg about the economic crisis.  Plus, Jonathan offers up some business tips to help his goddaughter with her lemonade stand.