Episode 256: The Pete Sayek Program - February 18, 2026

We're celebrating Mardi Gras this week on The Pete Sayek Program, because if Wednesday can be Sundae at your participating Carvel ice cream dealer, then there's nothing wrong with having a Fat Tuesday on a Wednesday! The joint was jumping this week, and we've got some festive Carnival selections abound for you (and even a tasty paczki) - as well as a new Top 5 at 10, your great requests, and a whole lot more fun and frivolity! We even share a little bit of fun with you this week: my first-ever appearance on a microphone from (yikes!), plus a sampling of what The Pete Sayek Show sounded like a few years later when I (sort of) figured things out. Nothing like festive fun AND flashbacks all in one great presentation! So grab yourself a slice of King Cake and let's hit Bourbon Street together. Enjoy!