The Wirecutter Show
The Wirecutter Show is a podcast offering expert advice on everyday products that will make your life better. Each week, co-hosts Christine Cyr Clisset and Caira Blackwell, alongside producer Rosie Guerin, speak with Wirecutter’s best-in-class journalists and other expert guests for actionable advice, surprising life hacks, and delightful product discoveries. From which stand-mixer will last you a lifetime, to the best way to travel with pets, to figuring out if your smart lock is spying on you, The Wirecutter Show gives you straightforward solutions based on years of rigorous and independent product testing by more than 140 Wirecutter journalists.
Episodes
Speakers don’t have to be complicated. Wirecutter senior audio writer Brent Butterworth tells us about some surprising hacks to improve the sound setup you may already have, and affordable speaker upgrades worthy of consideration.
Products we recommend:
- Best ultra-portable bluetooth speaker: JBL Go 4
- Best budget bluetooth speaker: Tribit StormBox Mini (sold out)
- Best bluetooth speaker with solid bass: Fender x Teufel Rockster Go...
Plant expert Darryl Cheng, of the popular Instagram account @houseplantjournal, teaches us how to keep those pothos and monsteras alive. He also reveals a few tips from his most recent book, The New Plant Collector, for helping various plants thrive.
Then senior staff writer and plant collector Rose Maura Lorre shares her insider secrets for scoring cheap or totally free houseplants.
Things We Recommend:
- Rose likes: Who Gives a...
Concerned about tariffs spiking prices? Wirecutter’s senior tech editor, Caitlin McGarry, explains how new trade policies might affect the cost of Wirecutter-recommended products—at least for now.
Additional Reading:
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Skin care doesn’t have to cost a fortune to be effective. We cover the basics anyone might need in their skin-care regimen, and our favorite drugstore brands that we’ve tested.
Guests: Dr. Nikhil Dhingra, board-certified dermatologist at Spring Street Dermatology, and Rory Evans, Wirecutter’s senior beauty writer.
Products we recommend:
Facial Moisturizers:
Our staff experts reveal time-tested methods for cleaning the most neglected (and grimy) areas of your home–from greasy ovens to stained patio furniture.
Guests: special projects director Christine Cyr Clisset, editorial director Marguerite Preston, senior writer Doug Mahoney, senior writer Rachel Wharton, staff writer Thom Dunn and senior editor Harry Sawyers
Products We Recommend:
- Dish soap for all kinds of cleaning tasks: Se...
23andMe, maker of popular DNA test kits, has filed for bankruptcy and is looking for a buyer. Here’s why customers should delete their info before it’s sold.
Guest: Wirecutter staff writer Max Eddy
To delete your 23andMe data:
- Log in to your account and select Settings.
- Scroll to the bottom of the page and select 23andMe data, then View. (Download a copy of your genetic information).
- Select Delete Data and then Permanently Delete Da...
In the final part of our stain series, we tackle trickier listener questions–from eliminating fishy odors to whether you can truly remove paint stains.
Guest: Senior writer Andrea Barnes
Products we recommend:
- A good stain remover for ink or sugary stains: Amodex Ink & Stain Remover
- A good stain remover for cat odors: Nature's Miracle
- A good way to remove odors from clothes: Downy Rinse & Refresh
- For acrylic paint stains, you might...
In part one of our stain series, we tackle your toughest questions–from reviving dingy whites to rescuing clothes from stubborn oils and baked-on gummy bears.
Guest: Wirecutter senior writer Andrea Barnes
Products we recommend:
- The best liquid laundry detergent & a great product for pre-treating stains: Tide Free & Gentle Liquid Laundry Detergent
- The best powdered laundry detergent (with oxygen bleach) :Tide Ultra Oxi Powder Laun...
Digital hygiene rarely tops spring cleaning lists—but it should. Our tech editor shares how to declutter your phone, and why you need a password manager.
Guest: Wirecutter Senior Tech Editor, Caitlin McGarry
Products we recommend:
- The best Password Manager: 1Password
- The best free Password Manager: Bitwarden
- Two-Factor Authenticator Apps: Duo Mobile and Google Authenticator
- The best bluetooth tracker: Apple AirTag
Additional ...
You don’t need to settle for a bad vacuum. Our expert reveals how to pick one that’ll actually make your life easier—and your home a lot cleaner.
Guest: Deputy Director, Editorial Operations & Testing Courtney Schley
Products we recommend:
- Best upright vac: SEBO Felix Premium
- Budget upright vac: Shark Navigator Lift-Away NV352
- Best canister vac: SEBO Airbelt K3 Premium
- Another canister vac we love: Miele Complete C3 Calima PowerLine
- ...
It’s time to turn the clocks forward – but don’t let Daylight Saving Time mess with your health. Here’s our best advice to overcome the time shift ahead.
Guest: podcast co-host Caira Blackwell
Products we recommend:
- The best blackout curtains: IKEA Rosenmandel Black-out Curtains or Target Pillowfort Blackout Chambray Cotton Kids’ Panel
- The best eye mask: Alaska Bear Natural Silk Sleep Mask
- The best sunrise alarm clock: Philips Sma...
Our networking pro reveals three dead-simple fixes most people miss for faster internet, plus insider secrets to choosing a better internet plan.
Guest: Senior staff writer Joel Santo Domingo
Products We Recommend
- Tool to find internet providers in your area: www.broadbandmap.fcc.gov
- Look up your internet speed (upload speeds especially!): www.speedtest.net or www.fast.com (from Netflix)
- USB hub for plugging in an ethernet cord to...
Our expert demystifies towel shopping—from plush terry to spa-like waffle—and reveals why that soft store feel is deceptive. Plus care tips to make them last.
Guest: Staff senior writer Jackie Reeve
Products We Recommend:
- Top terry cloth towels: Frontgate Resort Collection Bath Towel
- Budget terry cloth towels: Threshold Spa Plush Towel
- Upgrade terry cloth towels: Riley Spa Bath Towel
- Budget waffle towels: Casaluna Waffle Bath Tow...
An uncomfortable bed can screw up your sleep. We’re covering how to make your current mattress more comfortable–and how to shop for a new one.
Guest: senior writer and podcast co-host Caira Blackwell
Products we recommend:
- Memory foam mattresses we like: Leesa Original Mattress and Saatva Loom & Leaf (Relaxed Firm)
- A cheaper memory foam mattress: Novaform 14″ ComfortGrande Advanced Gel Memory Foam Mattress
- Hybrid mattress we l...
Skip predictable chocolates and roses this Valentine's Day. Our gift expert shares luxurious ways to delight loved ones—and pamper yourself.
Guest: Staff writer Samantha Schoech
Products we recommend:
- Sparkly Socks: Calzedonia Soft Sox
- Silk hair accessories: Lilysilk Perfect Silk Beauty Set For Hair
- A simple gold chain: Laura Lombardi Mini Omega Chain
- Fancy chocolates Recchiuti XOXO Box 16pc
- Flowers: UrbanStems
- Fancy cookies: Eugénie...
We are working on a new episode about laundry—specifically, those stains that never seem to come out—and we need your help!
Record a voice memo on your phone and tell us about the most irritating stain you’ve battled. How did you get it? What was the culprit? What did it stain? And what did you use to try and get it out?
Try and keep it under two minutes and don’t forget to tell us your first name and where you’re calling from!
Personal lubricants make sex more fun–but not all of them are created equal. We’re covering how to find ones you’ll love and the ingredients to avoid.
Guest: Wirecutter writer Bianca Alba
Products we recommend:
- Best water-based lube: Aloe Cadabra Natural Aloe
- Best thinner water-based lube: Coconu Water Based
- Best silicone lube: Überlube
- Best hybrid lube: Sliquid Silk
- Best oil-based lube: Coconu Oil Based
- Bianca recommends: Vuvla-s...
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...
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-...
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
- A...
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