Waveform: The MKBHD Podcast

The Man Behind Wordle

Feb 11, 2022

Josh Wardle, the mastermind behind the addictive word game Wordle, talks about its viral success and the joy of simplicity in game design. He shares insights into what inspired him to create Wordle and how it fosters community through shared daily challenges. The conversation also touches on his previous work with April Fool's Day experiments at Reddit, adding a playful twist to his creative journey. Plus, the hosts dive into the latest Samsung Galaxy phones, blending tech talk with the art of game creation.

59:19

Episode guests

Josh Wardle

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Episode notes

Intro

2min

Exciting Unboxing and Phone Review Highlights

2min

Exploring the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra

11min

From Phones to Word Games

8min

The Appeal of Simplicity in Digital Creations

13min

Creating for Joy: Discovering Authenticity in Content

4min

The Wordle Phenomenon

16min

The Enduring Appeal of Wordle

3min

Samsung Unpacked happened this week and have the phones in hand! Marques and Andrew go over the S22 and the S22 Ultra before having a chat with Josh Wardle. You may have heard of the viral game Wordle that he created but you might not know that he was also one of the minds behind a few popular April Fool's day experiments at Reddit too. Whether you're interested in the new phones or what went into the making of this viral hit, this episode is a good one.

Links:

Samsung Galaxy S22 Impressions: https://bit.ly/3Bf7feF

Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra Impressions: https://bit.ly/3Lkd4w9

Wordle: https://www.powerlanguage.co.uk/wordle/

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