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  • 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
  • Finding Affordable Gifts

    Finding Affordable Gifts
    Dec 4 2024
    This week, we dive into our gift team’s best-in-class tips for finding awesome affordable gifts for everyone on your list. Guest: Wirecutter editor Hannah Morrill Additional ReadingThe 45 Best Gifts for Teens in 2024 43 Best Gifts for Frequent Travelers of 2024 25 Best Gifts for Plant Lovers of 2024 The 39 Absolute Best White Elephant Gifts Under $2531 Best Secret Santa Gifts of 2024 50 Wirecutter-Approved Stocking Stuffers for Adults Products We RecommendGreat value:Baggu Small Cloud Carry-On Playing with shape & size:Bonilla a La Vista Potato ChipsMaldon Sea Salt Flakes (3 pounds)World's smallest Uno Novelty:Lazy Duck, Lying Flat LED Duck LampPuebco Empty BookKikkerland Solar-Powered Rainbow MakerEmile Henry Salt PigGurglePot Fish Pitcher Utilitarian upgrades:TravelCard PlusMoMA Self-Watering Wet Pot PlanterHeirloom Art Co. Larissa White Nightgowns Tech ideas:Epicka Universal Travel AdapterGoogle Chromecast with Google TV Cooking ideas:The New York Times Cooking Page-A-Day Calendar 2025Mosser Glass Jade 3 Piece Mixing Bowl Set Beauty/Luxe ideasDr. Singha’s Mustard Bath SaltsSenteurs d’Orient Fleurs d’Oasis L’Huile Secret Santa or White Elephant:101 Pooping Puppies Jigsaw PuzzleLEGO Cherry BlossomLonely Planet’s Where to Go WhenRetro Point & Shoot Camera Phone Converter Hannah recommends:Dorsey Kate Riviere in Silver 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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    39 min
  • Don't Get Swindled on Black Friday

    Don't Get Swindled on Black Friday
    Nov 29 2024

    Most of the deals you’ll see for Black Friday and Cyber Week aren’t worth your time. This week, we reveal how to actually get a deal that’s worth your money.

    Guest: Wirecutter senior deals editor Nathan Burrow

    Products we recommend:

    • The best bluetooth speaker: Bluetooth Speaker: Ultimate Ears Wonderboom 4
    • Nathan Recommends: Turntable: Pro-Ject Debut Carbon EVO

    Additional reading links:

    • Best Black Friday Deals 2024
    • Daily Deals - Wirecutter
    • Wirecutter Deals, Explained

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    26 min
  • Last-Minute Thanksgiving Tips

    Last-Minute Thanksgiving Tips
    Nov 27 2024
    Thanksgiving is (almost) here, and this week Wirecutter experts share their best last-minute tips to make your holiday a success. Guests: Wirecutter staffers Hannah Morrill, Rose Lorre, Lee Neikirk, Lauren Dragan, Ellen Airhart, James Austin, Phil Ryan, Michael Sullivan, Ben Frumin Products we recommend: Graza Sizzle Extra Virgin Olive OilTaza Mexican-Style Chocolate SamplerTony’s Chocolonely Super Milk BundleBananagramsTide PenKorky 99-4A Max Performance PlungerPodcasts that are great for familiesWow in the worldBrains OnOnce Upon a BeatRadiolab for Kids 99% Invisible The Good WhaleAudiobooks for familiesMouse and the MotorcycleMontgomery Bonbon: Murder at the MuseumWebsite recommendation for learning new card gamesPagat Additional Reading: Taking better iPhone photos The Best Fake Christmas TreeRose Lorre's article about what to bring to Thanksgiving as a guest 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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    38 min
  • Let's Go To Butter School

    Let's Go To Butter School
    Nov 20 2024

    Few ingredients are as loved (and villainized) as butter. We discuss how to pick a great butter, and the best ones for eating, cooking, and baking.

    Guest: Wirecutter staff writer Lesley Stockton

    Additional Reading:

    • The 7 Best Butters of 2024
    • The Best Vegan Butter

    Products We Recommend:

    • Kerrygold Salted Butter
    • Isigny Ste Mère Salted Butter
    • Finlandia Imported Salted Butter Bar
    • Kirkland Signature Grass-Fed Butter Salted
    • Kirkland Signature Butter Unsalted

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    38 min
  • How to Ace Thanksgiving

    How to Ace Thanksgiving
    Nov 13 2024

    NYT’s Sam Sifton and Wirecutter's Lesley Stockton reveal their pro tips for Thanksgiving success—from menu planning and hosting to the essential kitchen gear.

    Guests: Wirecutter senior staff writer Lesley Stockton and assistant managing editor of The New York Times Sam Sifton

    Additional Reading:

    • Thanksgiving: How to Cook It Well by Sam Sifton
    • The Best Roasting Pan
    • The Best Instant Read Thermometer
    • The Best Chef’s Knife
    • The Best Gas Grills
    • The Best Gas Grill Tools

    Products We Recommend:

    • The best chef’s knife: Mac MTH-80
    • The best instant-read thermometer: ThermoWorks ThermoPop 2

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    41 min
  • Solving the Problem of Weeknight Dinner

    Solving the Problem of Weeknight Dinner
    Nov 6 2024

    Making dinner every night can be a challenge. This week, we talk with Emily Weinstein, of New York Times Cooking, about how to overcome the monotony.

    Additional Reading:

    • Easy Weeknight Dinners 100 Fast, Flavor-Packed Meals for Busy People Who Still Want Something Good to Eat by Emily Weinstein and New York Times Cooking
    • When You Love To Cook But Also Have a Kid, Embrace the Microwave
    • The Best Sheet Pans
    • The Best Air Fryer
    • Best Electric Pressure Cooker
    • Best Slow Cooker

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    36 min