The Wirecutter Show

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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
  • You Deserve Better Towels

    You Deserve Better Towels
    Feb 19 2025

    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 Towel
    • Upgrade waffle towels: Onsen Waffle Bath Towel
    • Upgrade peshtemal towel: Coyuchi Mediterranean Organic Towel
    • Also great (cheaper) peshtemal towel: Huckberry Mediterranean Turkish Towel
    • Jackie loves: Sugoi Mart Japan KitKat Variety Pack

    Additional Reading:

    • The 5 Best Bath Towels of 2025
    • The 4 Best Beach Towels of 2025
    • All My Houseguests Ask Me About My Towels by Daniela Gorny
    • More about Frontgate Resort Cotton Bath Towels

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    Find edited transcripts for each episode here: The Wirecutter Show Podcast
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    34 mins
  • Love Your Mattress

    Love Your Mattress
    Feb 12 2025

    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 like: Leesa Sapira Hybrid Mattress
    • A favorite innerspring mattress: Stearns & Foster Estate PT Firm Mattress
    • An innerspring mattress we like (that’s kind of a hybrid): WinkBed (Luxury Firm)
    • A $75,000 mattress: Hastens 2000T
    • A great cheap mattress: Zinus Cooling Comfort Support Hybrid Mattress

    Additional reading links:

    Pillows:

    • The 5 Best Bed Pillows of 2025

    Mattress Toppers:

    • The 4 Best Mattress Toppers of 2025

    Mattresses:

    • How to Choose a Mattress for 2025
    • The 24 Best Mattresses of 2025
    • The 4 Best Cheap Mattresses (Under $500) of 2025
    • The 3 Best Memory Foam Mattresses You Can Buy Online in 2025
    • The 5 Best Innerspring Mattresses of 2025
    • The 4 Best Hybrid Mattresses for 2025
    • The 4 Best Mattress and Pillow Encasements of 2025

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    37 mins
  • Valentine's For All

    Valentine's For All
    Feb 10 2025

    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 cookies
    • Paper flower bouquet: Unwilted Single Stems

    Additional Reading

    • The 33 Best Valentine’s Day Gifts for Her 2025
    • 32 Best Valentine’s Day Gifts for Him in 2025
    • 24 Best Last-Minute Valentine’s Day Gifts of 2025
    • The Best Online Flower Delivery Service of 2025
    • 24 Best Last-Minute Valentine’s Day Gifts of 2025
    • 37 Best Valentine’s Day Gifts for Kids of 2025
    • 15 Exclusive Valentine’s Day Deals Just for Wirecutter Readers
    • 38 Best Cheap Valentine’s Day Gifts (Mostly) Under $25 of 2025
    • Sign up for The Gift Newsletter

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    14 mins

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