Hello, Puzzlers!

Hello, Puzzlers! Today: Greg and A.J. read listener mail and play more math puzzles.Join host A.J. Jacobs and his guests as they puzzle–and laugh–their way through new spins on old favorites, like anagrams and palindromes, as well as quirky originals.Subscribe to Hello, Puzzlers! wherever you get your podcasts! And come join our growing puzzle community over on Patreon, where you can find bonus episodes and other exclusive content!Our executive producers are Neely Lohmann and Adam Neuhaus of Neuhaus Ideas.The show is produced by Claire Bidigare-Curtis.Our Chief Puzzle Officer is Greg Pliska. Our associate producer is Andrea Schoenberg.Our community manager is Gary Buchler.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Playful wordplay and name trivia kick things off with baby-name trends and band anecdotes. A deep dive into minced oaths explores substitutions like 'fudge', 'good gravy', and 'Jiminy Cricket'. Australian slang gets decoded, from 'arvo' to 'furphy' and 'tall poppy syndrome'. A quick synonym challenge celebrates National Puzzle Day with lively banter throughout.

Hello, Puzzlers! Puzzling with us today: Emmy winner for Somebody Somewhere and author of Actress of a Certain Age, Jeff Hiller!Join host A.J. Jacobs and his guests as they puzzle–and laugh–their way through new spins on old favorites, like anagrams and palindromes, as well as quirky originals.Subscribe to Hello, Puzzlers! wherever you get your podcasts! And come join our growing puzzle community over on Patreon, where you can find bonus episodes and other exclusive content!Our executive producers are Neely Lohmann and Adam Neuhaus of Neuhaus Ideas.The show is produced by Claire Bidigare-Curtis.Our Chief Puzzle Officer is Greg Pliska. Our associate producer is Andrea Schoenberg.Our community manager is Gary Buchler.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Celebrate National Pie Day with humorous Do-Re-Mi rewrites and quirky pie idioms! A.J. and Greg dive into listener mail, exploring the playful world of Amish romance novels and 'bonnet rippers.' They tackle a riddle about a classic TV character and list celebrities with insect-inspired names. Plus, there's clever candy-and-celebrity mashups that will tickle your imagination. Join the fun as they puzzle and laugh through these delightful topics!

Join A.J. and Greg as they dive into a hilarious three-C body-of-water puzzle, exploring ocean pronunciations. Discover clever humor in the 'Misdirection' geography puzzle, flipping cardinal directions. They also tackle hidden surnames related to iconic civil rights leaders, showcasing their wit and knowledge. With laughter and intriguing challenges, this episode is a delightful journey for puzzle enthusiasts.

In this fun discussion, Grant Sanderson, the creator of the popular YouTube channel Three Blue One Brown, dives into the intriguing world of math and puzzles. He shares his unique perspective on Wordle, comparing human intuition to algorithmic strategies. Listeners will enjoy a segment where he determines which big number reigns supreme, like ants vs. nanoseconds. Grant also tackles the mind-boggling concept of combinatorial explosion and offers insights on overcoming math phobia with engaging puzzles. Plus, he reveals the quirky origins of his channel's name!

Hello, Puzzlers! Today: Greg and A.J. play a Boston-inspired puzzle and discuss the 2025 words of the year.Join host A.J. Jacobs and his guests as they puzzle–and laugh–their way through new spins on old favorites, like anagrams and palindromes, as well as quirky originals.Subscribe to Hello, Puzzlers! wherever you get your podcasts! And come join our growing puzzle community over on Patreon, where you can find bonus episodes and other exclusive content!Our executive producers are Neely Lohmann and Adam Neuhaus of Neuhaus Ideas.The show is produced by Claire Bidigare-Curtis.Our Chief Puzzle Officer is Greg Pliska. Our associate producer is Andrea Schoenberg.Our community manager is Gary Buchler.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hello, Puzzlers! Today: A.J. & Greg present puzzling puzzles to each other.Join host A.J. Jacobs and his guests as they puzzle–and laugh–their way through new spins on old favorites, like anagrams and palindromes, as well as quirky originals.Subscribe to Hello, Puzzlers! wherever you get your podcasts! And come join our growing puzzle community over on Patreon, where you can find bonus episodes and other exclusive content!Our executive producers are Neely Lohmann and Adam Neuhaus of Neuhaus Ideas.The show is produced by Claire Bidigare-Curtis.Our Chief Puzzle Officer is Greg Pliska. Our associate producer is Andrea Schoenberg.Our community manager is Gary Buchler.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hello, Puzzlers! Puzzling with us today: creator of The Dictionary of Obscure Sorrows, John Koenig!Join host A.J. Jacobs and his guests as they puzzle–and laugh–their way through new spins on old favorites, like anagrams and palindromes, as well as quirky originals.Subscribe to Hello, Puzzlers! wherever you get your podcasts! And come join our growing puzzle community over on Patreon, where you can find bonus episodes and other exclusive content!Our executive producers are Neely Lohmann and Adam Neuhaus of Neuhaus Ideas.The show is produced by Claire Bidigare-Curtis.Our Chief Puzzle Officer is Greg Pliska. Our associate producer is Andrea Schoenberg.Our community manager is Gary Buchler.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hello, Puzzlers! Today: Greg and A.J. play a listener-submitted puzzle and honor the late crossword constructor, Mel Taub.Join host A.J. Jacobs and his guests as they puzzle–and laugh–their way through new spins on old favorites, like anagrams and palindromes, as well as quirky originals.Subscribe to Hello, Puzzlers! wherever you get your podcasts! And come join our growing puzzle community over on Patreon, where you can find bonus episodes and other exclusive content!Our executive producers are Neely Lohmann and Adam Neuhaus of Neuhaus Ideas.The show is produced by Claire Bidigare-Curtis.Our Chief Puzzle Officer is Greg Pliska. Our associate producer is Andrea Schoenberg.Our community manager is Gary Buchler.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.