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  • Pack Your Bags!

    Pack Your Bags!
    Jan 29 2025

    The right luggage can make traveling easier. We share expert tips for choosing between hard and soft shells, carry-on or checked bags, plus pro packing hacks.

    Guest: Wirecutter senior staff writer Kit Dillon

    Products we recommend:

    • The best soft-sided carry-on bag: Travelpro Platinum Elite 21″ Carry-On Spinner
    • The best hard-sided carry-on bag: Away The Carry-On
    • The upgrade pick carry-on: Briggs & Riley Baseline Essential 22″ Carry-On Expandable Spinner
    • A travel backpack we love: Cotopaxi Allpa 35L Travel Pack Del Dia
    • The best duffel bag: Patagonia Black Hole Duffel 70L
    • The best packing cubes: Eagle Creek Pack-It Reveal Cube Set
    • Kit recommends: Pat Rawson Surfoards

    Additional Reading:

    • The 6 Best Carry-On Luggage of 2025
    • The Best Suitcases for Checking
    • The 6 Best Carry-On Travel Backpacks for 2025
    • The 9 Best Duffle Bags of 2025
    • The 4 Best Packing Cubes of 2025

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    35 min
  • Strength Training Is for Everyone

    Strength Training Is for Everyone
    Jan 22 2025

    Strength training might seem intimidating, but it’s also key for living a long, healthy life. We cover how to start and the simple at-home gear that’ll help.

    Guests: Wirecutter supervising editor Ingrid Skjong and Wirecutter fitness writer Seth Berkman


    Products we recommend:

    • Best yoga mat: JadeYoga Harmony Mat
    • Best kettlebell: Rep Fitness Kettlebell
    • Best adjustable dumbbell set: Core Home Fitness Adjustable Dumbbell Set
    • Best pull-up bar: Ultimate Body Press Elevated XL Doorway Pull-Up Bar
    • Best resistance bands: Bodylastics Stackable Tube Resistance Bands (5 Bands Pro Series Set) and Serious Steel Assisted Pull-Up, Resistance, and Stretch Bands
    • Seth loves: KSY Jump Rope

    Additional Reading:

    • The 4 Best Resistance Bands of 2025
    • The 3 Best Yoga Mats of 2025
    • The 3 Best Pull-Up Bars of 2025
    • The 2 Best Kettlebells of 2025
    • The 3 Best Adjustable Dumbbells of 2025
    • The 5 Best Jump Ropes of 2025

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    41 min
  • Dishwasher Disputes, Settled

    Dishwasher Disputes, Settled
    Jan 15 2025

    Dishwashers make life easier—but most people don’t use them quite right. This episode, we’re diving deep into how you can get yours to wash dishes even better.

    Guest: Wirecutter staff writer Andrea Barnes

    Products we recommend:

    • The best dishwasher detergent: Cascade Free & Clear ActionPacs
    • What to use to clean your dishwasher: Affresh or citric acid
    • Rinse aids to consider: Ecover or Finish Jet Dry
    • The best dishwasher: Miele G5008
    • Andrea loves: The League of Kitchens Cookbook

    Additional reading:

    • The 4 Best Dishwasher Detergents of 2024
    • How to Clean Your Dishwasher
    • Why You Should Clean Your Dishwasher Filter
    • How to Use Your Dishwasher Better
    • We Smeared Hundreds of Dishes With Peanut Butter, Egg Yolk, Red Sauce, and Lipstick to Test Dishwashers in 2024
    • Is It You, or Is Your Dishwasher Just Lousy? Here’s How to Tell.

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    39 min
  • Tormented by Our Printers

    Tormented by Our Printers
    Jan 8 2025

    Most printers suck. This week we crack the code on how to buy one you might actually like, and reveal the secrets to saving cash on ink and toner.

    Guest: Wirecutter supervising editor Ben Keough

    Products we recommend:

    • Basic B&W laser printer we recommend: Brother Wireless HL-L2460DW
    • Online photo printing we recommend: Nations Photo Lab
    • Ben’s new/used camera: Nikon F3

    Additional Reading:

    • Why All Printers Suck (Even the Best Ones)
    • The 4 Best Home Printers of 2024
    • The 4 Best All-in-One Printers of 2024
    • The 3 Best Photo Printers of 2024
    • The 4 Best Mobile Scanning Apps of 2024
    • The Best Online Photo Printing Service of 2024

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    33 min
  • Drink Less and Prosper

    Drink Less and Prosper
    Jan 1 2025

    It’s Dry January—but non-alcoholic cocktails needn’t be sad. We’re discussing the health risks of alcohol and how to build out a delicious buzz-free bar cart.

    Guests: NYT reporter Dana G. Smith and Wirecutter editor Marguerite Preston

    Products we recommend:

    • A gin-like alternative: Pentire Adrift
    • St. Agrestis Non-Alcoholic Phony Negroni
    • A bitter Amaro-like favorite: The Pathfinder
    • Rosie enjoys mixing this with Pathfinder: Uncle Waithley’s Vincy Brew
    • Less bitter options: Curious No. 2 and Casamara Superclasico
    • Great for your NA Bar Cart: Bitter Queens Essential Bitters Variety Pack and Luxardo Original Maraschino Cherries
    • Marguerite loves: Onyx Coffee Lab Instant Coffee Advent Calendar

    Additional Reading

    • 14 Best Nonalcoholic Drinks of 2024
    • Even a Little Alcohol Can Harm Your Health by Dana G. Smith
    • What, Exactly, Is ‘Moderate Drinking’? by Dana G. Smith
    • What to Know About Non-Alcoholic Beverages by Dana G. Smith
    • Hop Water Isn’t Trying to Be Beer. That’s Why We Like It.
    • The 8 Best Nonalcoholic Wines of 2024
    • The Best Instant Coffee

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    40 min
  • A Few of Our Favorite (Wirecutter) Things

    A Few of Our Favorite (Wirecutter) Things
    Dec 25 2024
    From a space heater that saves a marriage to sunscreen that saves a surfer’s skin, Wirecutter’s staff opens up about the best things they bought in 2024. Guests: We heard voicemails from Wirecutter staffers including Mel Plaut, Ingela Amundson, Annemarie Conte, Jackie Reeve, Brent Butterworth, Katie Okamoto, Zoe Vanderweide, Liam McCabe, Elissa Sanci, Alex Aciman, Kathleen Squires, Julia Bush, Claire Wilcox, Jon Chase, Lauren Dragan, and Dorie Chevlan. Products We Recommend: Mel Plaut likes: Vornado AVH10 space heaterIngela Amundson likes: Sterilite Stacking Laundry BasketAnnemarie Conte likes: Garmin Forerunner 165 watchJackie Reeve likes: Donner DUC-1 Concert UkuleleBrent Butterworth likes: JBL Go 4 Bluetooth SpeakerKatie Okamoto likes: HAY Matin Table Lamp Zoe Vanderweide likes: Harper Wilde Bliss Triangle BraletteLiam McCabe likes: Gordon 20-in-1 Multi-ToolElissa Sanci likes: Trtl PillowAlex Aciman likes: Comfort Colors 1717 Adult Heavyweight TeeKathleen Squires likes: The New York Times Premium Birthday Edition bookJulia Bush likes: Adizero Adios Pro 3 super shoesClaire Wilcox likes: Blue Lizard Sensitive Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50+Jon Chase likes: Channel Master FLATennaLauren Dragon likes: WhiteBark Workwear Full Cross-Back ApronDorie Chevlen likes: Cuisinart Round Flip Belgian Waffle Maker WAF-F30Christine Cyr Clisset likes: Technivorm Moccamaster KBT coffee makerCaira Blackwell likes: Lilysilk 25 Momme Oxford Envelope Luxury PillowcaseRosie Guerin likes: ViscoSoft 3 inch Memory Foam Mattress Topper Additional Reading: The Best T-Shirt I Ever Bought Came From a Midwest Strip Mall. I Tracked It Down on Amazon.I Test Bras for a Living. The Harper Wilde Triangle Bralette Is the Only One I Actually Wear. Super Shoes Aren’t Just for Olympians. But Do Casual Runners Really Need Them?The Silly-Looking Trtl Travel Pillow Is the Only Way I Can Sleep on Flights We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› Follow us on instagram @wirecutter Find edited transcripts for each episode here: The Wirecutter Show Podcast
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    34 min
  • Fireproof Your Home

    Fireproof Your Home
    Dec 18 2024

    Homes burn crazy fast these days. Are you prepared? We’re covering everything you need, from the newest smoke alarms to the right fire extinguishers.

    Guests: Wirecutter senior staff writer Doug Mahoney and senior editor for smart home coverage Jon Chase

    Additional reading:

    • The 4 Best Basic Smoke Alarms of 2024
    • The 2 Best Smart Smoke Alarms of 2024
    • The Best Fire Extinguisher
    • The Best Fire Escape Ladder
    • UL video of room burning test: New Comparison of Natural and Synthetic Home Furnishings

    Products we recommend:

    • The best smoke alarm: First Alert SM500V Interconnected Battery-Operated Smoke Alarm with Voice Alerts
    • The best smart smoke alarm: Google Nest Protect
    • The best fire extinguisher: First Alert Pro5
    • The best fire ladder: X-It 2-Story Emergency Escape Ladder
    • Doug recommends: Veto Pro Pac XL Extra Large Compact Tool Bag

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    41 min
  • Gifts for the Hard-to-Please

    Gifts for the Hard-to-Please
    Dec 11 2024
    We’re fielding listener questions with pro tips for delighting picky friends, impossible relatives, and other challenging recipients on your holiday list.Guest: Staff writer Samantha Schoech Products we recommend:Beautiful Utilitarian Upgrades:Brushed Stainless Steel French PressRough Linen RobePersonalized Gifts: Handwriting Cuff braceletPersonalized retro view finderCustomizable drinking straw Experiential Gifts: Teas to try togetherBokksu Japanese Snack BoxGreat for Dads: Yeti CoolerLL Bean Wicked Good SlippersDigital gifts that don’t clutter: MasterClass subscriptionLibro FM audiobook subscriptionMet Opera subscriptionBritBox British movies and TV subscriptionFor a brother who buys himself what we wants: Williams Sonoma Monogrammed Steak BrandThe best growlerThe best home brewing kitHappy Tooned PrintFor people you don’t know that well: Fast Growing Trees Citrus TreesSam loves:Italian loafers Additional Reading: Most Gift Baskets Are Terrible. These Are Great.36 Gifts for People Who Have Everything 202428 Best Personalized Gifts of 2024 15 Aesthetic Gift Picks (for Those With Impeccable Taste) The 48 Best Gifts for Dads 2024 We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› Follow us on instagram @wirecutter Find edited transcripts for each episode here: The Wirecutter Show Podcast
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    30 min