The Wirecutter Show

By: The New York Times
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  • 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.
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Episodes
  • Level Up Your Sound System

    Level Up Your Sound System
    Apr 23 2025
    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 4Best budget bluetooth speaker: Tribit StormBox Mini (sold out)Best bluetooth speaker with solid bass: Fender x Teufel Rockster Go 2Best computer speakers (upgrade pick): JBL Professional 305P MkIIBest passive bookshelf speakers (they’ll need an amp): Polk Signature Elite ES15Best budget bookshelf speakers: Micca MB42X G2Best amp: WiiM AmpBest stereo receiver: Sony STR-DH190Brent loves this screwdriver: Megapro 13-in-1 Ratcheting Driver 211R2C36RD Additional reading: The 5 Best Portable Bluetooth Speakers of 2025The 5 Best Computer Speakers of 2025The 5 Best Bookshelf Speakers for Stereo and Surround Sound of 2024The 3 Best Home Bluetooth Speakers of 2025The Best Stereo Amplifiers and Receivers Under $300 of 2025How to Build the Best Multiroom Wireless Speaker System for YouWhat Do You Get When You Spend More for Speakers?How to Connect Your New Turntable to Any Audio SystemHow to Get Great Sound in Your Backyard 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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    36 mins
  • Stop Killing Your Houseplants

    Stop Killing Your Houseplants
    Apr 16 2025

    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 Crap 100% Recycled Toilet Paper
    • How to use your phone as a light meter

    More from Darryl Cheng:

    • His first book The New Plant Parent (2019)
    • His latest book The New Plant Collector (2024)
    • His website: houseplantjournal.com

    Additional Reading

    • Fill Your Home with Houseplants for Practically No Money
    • The 2 Best Places to Buy Plants Online of 2025
    • 25 Best Gifts for Plant Lovers of 2025
    • The 7 Best Fake Plastic Trees and Artificial Houseplants of 2025

    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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    37 mins
  • Tariff Shopping Confusion

    Tariff Shopping Confusion
    Apr 11 2025

    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:

    • Wirecutter's Expert Advice on How to Navigate the New Tariffs

    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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    10 mins
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