The Puzzler with A.J. Jacobs
iHeartPodcastsFinally, your daily puzzle fix—in audio form! Every day, New York Times bestselling author A.J. Jacobs and his celebrity guests will puzzle–and laugh–their way through new spins on old puzzle favorites, like anagrams and palindromes, as well as quirky originals such as “Ask Chat GPT” and audio rebuses.
Plus, Chief Puzzle Officer Greg Pliska joins A.J. each week to present new puzzles from the Pu... more
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 545 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | LeisureHobbiesGames | |||
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Hello, Puzzlers! Puzzling with us today: author of Matching Minds with Sondheim, Barry Joseph!
Join host A.J. Jacobs and his guests as the... more
Want to see The Puzzler LIVE in NYC on Oct 7? Limited tickets available now! bit.ly/cheerfulpuzzler
Hello, Puzzlers! Puzzling with us today: author of Matching Minds with Sondheim, Barry Joseph!
Join host A.J. Jacobs and his guests as the... more
Want to see The Puzzler LIVE in NYC on Oct 7? Limited tickets available now! bit.ly/cheerfulpuzzler
Hello, Puzzlers! Today, A.J. and Greg give you a little peek behind the curtain and take you on a tour of the Puzzle Lab.
Join host A.J. J... more
Want to see The Puzzler LIVE in NYC on Oct 7? Limited tickets available now! bit.ly/cheerfulpuzzler
Hello, Puzzlers! It's back-to-school week! Puzzling with us today: our very own Chief Puzzle Officer, Greg Pliska.
Join host A.J. Jacobs a... more
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A great way to start the day! Only ~20 minutes, fun and easygoing, and not political at all!
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Apple Podcasts | #15 | United States/Leisure/Games |
Apple Podcasts | #90 | United States/Leisure |
Apple Podcasts | #44 |  Canada/Leisure/Games |
Apple Podcasts | #230 | Canada/Leisure |
Apple Podcasts | #82 |  Australia/Leisure/Games |
Apple Podcasts | #102 |  Italy/Leisure/Games |
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A daily audio experience that offers a refreshing take on puzzling, blending humor and intellect, is crafted by a bestselling author alongside a range of intriguing celebrity guests. With various formats, listeners can expect engaging content that includes classic puzzles like anagrams and palindromes, alongside unique twists such as audio rebuses and hybrid puzzle formats. Each episode features comedic banter and lively discussions, making it not just a challenge for the mind but also a source of entertainment. This blend of light-hearted fun and intellectual stimulation has created a community of avid puzzlers.
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The Puzzler launched 2 years ago and published 545 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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Recent guests on The Puzzler include:
1. Chris Duffy
2. Michael Showalter
3. Gary Gulman
4. Marisha Pessl
5. Paul Ollinger
6. Ben Bass
7. Emily Flake
8. Jonathan Marc Sherman
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