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Piece Talks

Rob Shields
Speed Puzzling
World Jigsaw Puzzle Championship
Competitive Jigsaw Puzzles
Competitive Jigsaw Puzzling
Usa Jigsaw Puzzle Association
Jigsaw Puzzles
Puzzle Chess
Puzzle Competitions
Puzzle Community
Wicker Kittens
World Jigsaw Puzzle Federation
Jigsaw Puzzling Championships
Valladolid, Spain
Euro Jigsaw Jam
Supportive Community
Family Activities
Circle Puzzles
Speed Puzzlers
Kristen
Alejandro Clemente León

Discussions with competitors, organizers, and puzzle makers in the competitive jigsaw puzzle world. We cover speed puzzling, puzzle chess, and pretty much any other way that people are using jigsaw puzzles to compete.

PublishesTwice monthlyEpisodes40Founded2 years ago
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LeisureGames

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Latest Episodes

Trigger Alert! THIS EPISODE CONTAINS NEARLY NO STATS! We wanted to explore a different way of talking about the upcoming US National Championships in Atlanta. To help us out, we brought back some former guests, and a new one you might recognize.

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Thomas Kaeppeler has been at Ravensburger pretty much his entire working life. From working on the factory floor at Ravensburger headquarters in Germany, to becoming the President of Ravensburger North America. In this episode, we get a whole DIFFERE... more

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Hannah Doyle really didn’t think about jigsaw puzzles much until a fateful night where she was looking for something to do. Suddenly she was obsessed, and within a year she was finishing second in the California state competition, live streaming puzz... more

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If you think that being a competition judge is primarily about taking down times, well…you’re right. But international judges Daphne Harmsen and William Shandling show us that it’s also about innovation, empathy, and a deep sense of fairness.

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Recent Guests

Eby Karen
Returning guest, member of 2023 World Silver Medalist team (The Misfits)
Misfits team, World puzzle community
Episode: #37 - US Nationals Preview
Sarah Schuller
Returning guest
Puzzles community member
Episode: #37 - US Nationals Preview
Michaela Keener
Returning guest
Puzzle Problem / YouTube puzzle community
Episode: #37 - US Nationals Preview
Karen Puzzles
First-time guest
Karen Puzzles (puzzle creator/enthusiast)
Episode: #37 - US Nationals Preview
Thomas Kaeppeler
Executive with Ravensburger, longtime employee and North America leader
Ravensburger North America
Episode: #36 - Thomas Kaeppeler
Hannah Beavis
A slower speed puzzler sharing her journey in competitive jigsaw puzzling.
Episode: #29 - PJM Guests
Zach Hill
Owner of Zacco Puzzle Boards, focusing on jigsaw puzzle accessories and innovations for competitive puzzling.
Zacco Puzzle Boards
Episode: #29 - PJM Guests
Davy Black
Member of the Puzzle Sharks, a competitive jigsaw puzzling team, known for his unique method of puzzling without flipping pieces.
Puzzle Sharks
Episode: #29 - PJM Guests
Emily Frost
Social media manager for Puzzle Warehouse and content creator known as the Casual Puzzler, advocating for all levels of puzzling.
Puzzle Warehouse
Episode: #29 - PJM Guests

Host

Rob Shields
Host of discussions regarding the competitive jigsaw puzzle world, facilitating conversations with various guests about their experiences and strategies.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 37 ratings
  • Awesome Speed Puzzling content

    I’m new to the speed puzzling scene and I’m really enjoying getting to know more about the top speed puzzlers. I can’t get enough of this podcast. Great stuff!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Aswizzle
    United Statesa year ago
  • Excellent Podcast for Puzzle Enthusiasts!

    Rob asks the best questions and has a good sense of humour.The guests are very relaxed when being interviewed which makes for a great listening experience.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ONpuzzler
    Canada2 years ago

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Many reviews mention that the podcast is informative for anyone interested in speed puzzling and competitive events.
Listeners appreciate the engaging content and humor of the host, often highlighting the relaxed atmosphere during interviews with guests.

Chart Rankings

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Apple Podcasts
#102
United States/Leisure/Games
Apple Podcasts
#52
Philippines/Leisure/Games
Apple Podcasts
#67
India/Leisure/Games
Apple Podcasts
#145
Norway/Leisure/Games

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

#36 - Thomas Kaeppeler
Q: How did Ravensburger first get involved in competitive puzzling and how did it evolve into the US Nationals?
Initially inspired by local puzzling events and library outreach, the team consciously expanded from casual events to larger, sponsor-backed competitions; the 2022 US Nationals served as a catalyst, validating the model and driving growth toward larger venues and broader retailer involvement.
#31 - Linda Maxwell
Q: What are your main goals with the Cobble Hill brand?
I thought I could do more to grow the brand and that's why I ended up working specifically for Cobble Hill.
#31 - Linda Maxwell
Q: How do you live in the world where there are every day hundreds of new puzzle companies competing with you?
I really, I mean, this is my personal opinion. I understand the word competitors. I see them more as puzzle peers.
#31 - Linda Maxwell
Q: How did you get connected with the Cobble Hill brand?
I started in 2003 at Outset Media, and in 2005, Cobble Hill was established as our own brand.
#31 - Linda Maxwell
Q: What's your earliest puzzle memory?
My earliest memory is probably, I don't know what age I was. I remember the house that I lived in. So it was probably between nine and 12.

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Content focuses on the vibrant world of competitive jigsaw puzzling, featuring discussions with competitors, organizers, and puzzle makers. Throughout episodes, various aspects of the jigsaw puzzle community are explored, including speed puzzling, puzzle chess, and innovative competition formats. Noteworthy discussions often reflect on personal experiences, emotional dynamics, and the evolving landscape of competitions, highlighting a strong spirit of camaraderie among puzzlers. Unique insights from guests also inspire inclusivity and community building within the jigsaw puzzle realm, making it an engaging listen for puzzle enthusiasts and competitors alike.

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1. Eby Karen
2. Sarah Schuller
3. Michaela Keener
4. Karen Puzzles
5. Thomas Kaeppeler
6. Hannah Beavis
7. Zach Hill
8. Davy Black

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