The Wirecutter Show

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.

  1. Optimize Your AC

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    Optimize Your AC

    Summers are getting hotter. First, staff writer Thom Dunn shares expert strategies to keep your home cool, including the features you’ll want to look for in a window AC unit and a simple hack for your ceiling fan that will help beat the heat. Then, we learn all about what heat pumps have to do with keeping cool from senior staff writer Liam McCabe. Plus, everything you need to know about the Midea U recall.   Products we recommend:  The best budget window AC: Frigidaire FHWW084TE1Weatherizing gear: Frost King Silicone Weatherseal and Frost King Extra Wide Heavy Duty Door SweepBlackout cellular shades: Select Blinds Classic Cordless Blackout ShadeThe best vortex fan: Vornado 630 Medium Air CirculatorMore about the Midea U recall Midea Is Voluntarily Recalling Our Favorite Air Conditioner. Here’s What You Should Know.A diagram for checking if your Midea U air condition has mold growing insideAdditional reading:  The 6 Best Air Conditioners of 2025The 6 Best Portable Air Conditioners of 2025The Best Ductless Mini Split Air ConditionerWith Air Conditioners, Bigger Could Actually Be WorseIt’s Actually Okay to Run the AC All Day, Even If You’re Not Home7 Times a Portable Air Conditioner Actually Makes Sense Over a Window ACA Heat Pump Might Be Right for Your Home—Here’s What to KnowHow to Find a Competent Heat Pump InstallerHow to Keep Your Home Cool  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

    37 phút
  2. Bug Repellents That Work

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    Bug Repellents That Work

    Mosquito and tick bites aren’t just annoying–they spread dangerous diseases. In this episode, senior staff writer Doug Mahoney shares proven prevention tips and breaks down the differences between various effective repellents.  He also explains why you should avoid certain “natural” repellents, like essential oils and citronella candles, and why bug zappers are bad for the environment.    Products we recommend: Best DEET-based repellent: Cutter Backwoods Dry Insect RepellentBest picaridin-based repellent: Sawyer Products 20% Picaridin Insect RepellentBest insecticide to spray on clothes and shoes: Sawyer Products Permethrin Fabric TreatmentA service to mail in clothing to be treated with permethrin: Insect ShieldBest spacial repellent: Thermacell E90 Rechargeable Mosquito RepellentA good repellent coil: Pic Mosquito Repelling CoilsFestive spatial repellent lights: Tiki BiteFighter LED String LightsAn old-school way to keep mosquitoes at bay: Vornado 630 Medium Air Circulator fan The best gadget for removing ticks: Tweezerman Point TweezerPlaces to send a tick for testing: Ticknology, TickCheck, TickReport, and Eco LaboratoryDoug loves: this Leatherman multitool and this tea steeper  Additional Reading: The 4 Best Bug Repellents and Sprays of 2025Why Essential Oils Make Terrible Bug RepellentsThe Best Mosquito Control Gear for Your Patio or YardWe Hate Ticks, Too. Here’s How to Protect Yourself, Prevent Bites, and Treat Disease.In the War Against Ticks, This Spray Is My Secret Weapon  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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  3. Grill. Baby, Grill

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    Grill. Baby, Grill

    Our experts share their time-tested strategies for better grilling. Senior staff writer Lesley Stockton reveals the proper way to clean and oil grates, why it’s probably time to clean your entire grill, and the unexpected tools (like restaurant tongs and a grill basket) that will immediately uplevel your next cookout. Then Sam Sifton, assistant managing editor at The New York Times and co-founder of NYT Cooking, walks us through heat zones, why you should limit food flipping, and his favorite recipes to try this summer.   Products we recommend: A superior grill brush: Grill Rescue Grill BrushThe best grill tongs: Winco Heavyweight 16″ Stainless Steel Utility TongsThe best all-purpose grill spatula: Mercer Culinary Hell’s Handle Fish TurnerThe best basting brush: ​​OXO Good Grips Large Silicone Basting BrushThe best grill basket: Grillaholics Grill BasketOur favorite charcoal grill: Weber Original Kettle Premium Charcoal Grill 22″Our favorite gas grill: Weber Spirit E-425A griddle for larger Weber Spirit grills: Weber Rust-Resistant Griddle Insert for Spirit GrillA griddle for the three-burner Genesis grill: Weber Rust-Resistant Griddle Insert for Genesis GrillSam recommends: Momofuku’s Bo Ssam recipeSam’s go-to portable smoker: A-MAZE-N Stainless Steel Tube Smoker 2.5 in. W  Additional reading: How to Clean a Gas or Charcoal GrillThe 3 Best Gas Grills of 2025The Best Charcoal Grill of 202510 Best Grill Tools and Accessories of 2025Smoking a Turkey on a Gas Grill Sounds Hard. Here’s the $40 Hack Sam Sifton Swears by That Makes It Easy (and Delicious).  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

    36 phút

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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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