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The Puzzler with A.J. Jacobs

Preview 1: "Earbus" w/ Roy Wood, Jr.

Oct 2, 2023
Comedian and The Daily Show correspondent Roy Wood Jr. joins host A.J. Jacobs in a lively discussion about puzzle games. They play an audio rebus puzzle and engage in a funny word guessing game with exaggerated accents. They also connect words in a wordplay game and talk about Wood's acting career. The chapter ends with a puzzler about Ellen DeGeneres and Finding Nemo and several advertisements.
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Quick takeaways

  • The podcast introduces a new puzzle type called an earbuss, which combines manner of speaking with a word to reveal a two-word phrase.
  • The podcast briefly mentions the 2024 Ford Maverick truck, highlighting its features designed for adventure and creativity.

Deep dives

Earbusses: French dressing

In this episode of the Puzzler Podcast, the host introduces a new puzzle type called an earbuss. The earbuss involves combining the manner of speaking with a word to reveal a two-word phrase. An example given is 'D'lessing,' which hints at the phrase 'French dressing.' The host and guest engage in solving various earbusses, providing entertainment and challenging puzzles for listeners.

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