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Hello, Puzzlers!

Neuhaus Ideas
Puzzles
Language
Comedy
Wordplay
How I Met Your Mother
Games
Crossword Puzzles
Anagrams
Podcasting
Stephen Sondheim
Writing
Trivia
Pop Culture
Jeopardy
New York Times
Crazy Ex-Girlfriend
Broadway
Part-Time Genius
John Green
Scrabble

Your puzzle diet just got an upgrade! On this season of Hello, Puzzlers! (the podcast formerly known as The Puzzler), New York Times bestselling author A.J. Jacobs and Chief Puzzle Officer Greg Pliska bring you celebrity puzzle showdowns, head-to-head word battles, and insider news straight from the Puzzle Lab. Expect anagrams, palindromes, quirky originals–and plenty of laughs.

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Latest Episodes

Hello, Puzzlers! Today: A.J. and Greg get some ill-advised medical advice and turn it into a puzzle, and play a listener-submitted puzzle!

Join host A.J. Jacobs and his guests as they puzzle–and laugh–their way through new spins on old favorites, li... more

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.

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Hello, Puzzlers! Puzzling with us today: comedian and creator of HERE: The (Improvised) Musical, Tara DeFrancisco!

Join host A.J. Jacobs and his guests as they puzzle–and laugh–their way through new spins on old favorites, like anagrams and palindro... more

Hello, Puzzlers! Today: A.J. and Greg celebrate an important holiday and play a listener-submitted puzzle!

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 ... more

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Recent Guests

Sam Ezersky
Head beekeeper at the New York Times Spelling Bee, puzzle editor
New York Times Spelling Bee
Episode: Hello Puzzlers Live! at the American Crossword Puzzle Tournament
Willa Paskin
Host of Decoder Ring, Slate puzzle-focused podcast
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Episode: Rainbows, May Days, and Ambigrams
Willip Haskin
Host of Decoder Ring, Slate's podcast about cracking cultural mysteries
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Episode: Hazardous Typos
Maria Semple
Novelist, Go Gentle author, Where'd You Go, Bernadette author
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Episode: Maria Semple plays "Semple's Temples"
Dax Shepard
Actor and host of Armchair Expert
Armchair Expert
Episode: Dax Shepard and Monica Padman play "They're G-r-r-reat!" [Best-Of Episode]
Monica Padman
Actor and producer, co-host of Armchair Expert
Armchair Expert
Episode: Dax Shepard and Monica Padman play "They're G-r-r-reat!" [Best-Of Episode]
Winna Lou
Puzzle editor to New York Times and mastermind behind daily puzzle features
New York Times
Episode: Ding Ding Ding!
David West
Listener and puzzle enthusiast, guest on livestream
Hello Puzzlers community
Episode: Twisted Game Shows
Edgar Allan Poe
Referenced historical figure in puzzle content
Episode: Publisher Perish and Spring has Sprung

Hosts

A. J. Jacobs
Author and puzzle host, co-creator of show, frequent host across episodes.
Greg Pliska
Chief Puzzle Officer and co-host, backbone of puzzle game segments and banter.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 428 ratings
  • Horrible Ads

    I love this podcast but can’t stand the 2+ minute ad segments! Sometimes with inappropriate ads too

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Leopold P Bloom
    United States3 months ago
  • Kindness

    After almost 600 episodes, what really stands out to me is the kindness of both the hosts. That has kept me coming back as much as the puzzles themselves.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ????@!?!?!?!
    United States6 months ago
  • There used to be guests on this podcast, which I found preferable because it gave listeners more voices. I am not very happy with this season's retool.

    Podcast Addict
    3
    CapeCodDJFred
    7 months ago
  • Out-Pedant the Pedant

    You didn't do the third statement :(

    See You Later Alligator

    In a While Crocodile

    Not Too Soon, You Big Baboon

    When I googled to get the spellings right, I found that there is a song:

    See you later, alligator

    In a while, crocodile

    Give a hug, ladybug

    Blow a kiss, jellyfish!

    See you soon, big baboon

    Out the door, dinosaur

    Take care, polar bear

    Wave goodbye, butterfly!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    LostAgain
    United States9 months ago
  • Ads Galore

    Most of the podcast seems to be ads

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Bmgk2
    United States9 months ago

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Fans note heavy ad breaks and ads impact flow.
Listeners enjoy quick puzzles and guest diversity.
Listeners praise kindness and banter between hosts.

Chart Rankings

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Apple Podcasts
#20
United States/Leisure/Games
Apple Podcasts
#141
United States/Leisure
Apple Podcasts
#22
Canada/Leisure/Games
Apple Podcasts
#136
Canada/Leisure
Apple Podcasts
#45
Italy/Leisure/Games
Apple Podcasts
#67
Australia/Leisure/Games

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Hello Puzzlers Live! at the American Crossword Puzzle Tournament
Q: What is the process for choosing which words go in the Spelling Bee?
Sam describes starting with pangrams, considering multiple dictionaries, evaluating slang and contemporary usage, and balancing difficulty with solver accessibility, while aiming for a word list that lives and breathes with the community.
Spam Spam
Q: What is the answer that contains BEE and relates to a video screen for lizards?
The answer is Monitor, which leads to Monitor Lizard, illustrating how a single word can pivot into different but connected clues.
Spam Spam
Q: Adam, have you ever eaten spam?
Adam shares that he has tried spam as part of Hawaiian food options, which contributes to the humor and practical puzzle discussion about the word itself.
Hello Puzzlers Live! at Caveat NYC
Q: How far in advance do you plan puzzles and what is the onboarding workflow for new team members?
The team plans seven boards a week, about three to three and a half weeks ahead, with a workflow that includes live solving by the Wordle editor, tester feedback, and iterative revisions before publication.
Hello Puzzlers Live! at Caveat NYC
Q: So, Wyna, can you tell us some of the frustrations that people have sent you?
Wyna explains that while there is passion for the Connections puzzles, some feedback centers on the difficulty of certain categories or clues, and testers help ensure accessibility for a wide audience.

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A fast-paced, puzzle-centric show that blends wordplay challenges, linguistics, and trivia with banter between two regular hosts and a rotating cast of guests. Episodes typically feature rapid-fire rounds, category games, etymology deep-dives, and themed puzzle segments, often bookending with sponsor breaks and behind-the-scenes production chatter. The mix leans toward lighthearted, highly consumable puzzle content sprinkled with celebrity appearances and cross-promotions that emphasize community with Patreon perks. It's likely to appeal to listeners who love word games, language curiosities, and approachable brain teasers delivered in a playful, conversational style.

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3. Willip Haskin
4. Maria Semple
5. Dax Shepard
6. Monica Padman
7. Winna Lou
8. David West

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