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Hello, Puzzlers!

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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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Hello, Puzzlers! Puzzling with us today: NYC comedy legend and host of How Was Your Week with Julie Klausner, Julie Klausner!

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

Hello, Puzzlers! Puzzling with us today: author of Word Freak: Heartbreak, Triumph, Genius, and Obsession in the World of Competitive Scrabble Players, Stefan Fatsis!

Join host A.J. Jacobs and his guests as they puzzle–and laugh–their way through ne... more

Hello, Puzzlers! Today: Greg and A.J. get schooled on holiday traditions and celebrate National Emo Day.

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 we... 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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Julie Klausner
Comedian, writer, and podcaster known for her work in television.
Hulu, co-creator of Difficult People
Episode: Julie Klausner plays "Misunderstood TV Shows"
Stefan Fatsis
Expert on dictionaries and author of several books including 'Unabridged' and 'Word Freak'.
Episode: Stefan Fatsis plays "Scrabble Scramble"
Taffy Brodesser-Akner
Writer for The New York Times and bestselling author of novels such as "Fleishman Is In Trouble."
The New York Times
Episode: Taffy Brodesser-Akner plays "Sorbet/Sorbette"
Matthew Broussard
Hilarious standup comic known for brilliant wordplay.
Host of The Pun Show on Instagram and YouTube
Episode: Matthew Broussard plays "Oh Owe Eau"
Stephen Dubner
Co-creator of Freakonomics, author, and host of Freakonomics Radio.
Freakonomics
Episode: Stephen J. Dubner plays "Geekonomics"
Dax Shepard
Actor and host of Armchair Expert
Armchair Expert
Episode: Dax Shepard and Monica Padman play "They're G-r-r-reat!"
Monica Padman
Co-host of Armchair Expert and actress
Armchair Expert
Episode: Dax Shepard and Monica Padman play "They're G-r-r-reat!"
Chris Winterbauer
Co-host of What Went Wrong, a podcast that dives into the stories behind famous movies
What Went Wrong Movie Podcast
Episode: "Cheerful Earful LIVE" w/ Chris Winterbauer
Tim Ferriss
Author of The 4-Hour Workweek and host of The Tim Ferriss Show
Tim Ferriss Enterprises
Episode: "No Puzzle" w/ Tim Ferriss

Hosts

A.J. Jacobs
Host and New York Times bestselling author, known for his engaging story-telling and puzzle challenges.
Greg Pliska
Chief Puzzle Officer, known for his creativity in puzzle design and interactive segments.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 415 ratings
  • 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 States4 months ago
  • Ads Galore

    Most of the podcast seems to be ads

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Bmgk2
    United States4 months ago
  • Fun and easy!

    A great way to start the day! Only ~20 minutes, fun and easygoing, and not political at all!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BradleyJ2009
    United States5 months ago
  • A great way to start the day

    Kind and intelligent. And fun!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    sleek/ simple
    United States5 months ago
  • Perfect bite size podcast

    This is a delightful little podcast with a variety of guests and puzzles.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Yennedailuj2018
    Sweden9 months ago

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Listeners appreciate the blend of humor and puzzle-solving, especially the daily format that engages their minds.
There are complaints about commercial breaks being too lengthy, disturbing the flow of the content.
Many enjoy the interactions with celebrity guests, making the episodes feel lively and fun.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#33
United States/Leisure/Games
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#215
United States/Leisure
Apple Podcasts
#164
Canada/Leisure/Games
Apple Podcasts
#189
Australia/Leisure/Games
Apple Podcasts
#13
Argentina/Leisure/Games
Apple Podcasts
#31
Russia/Leisure/Games

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Stefan Fatsis plays "Scrabble Scramble"
Q: Can you tell us briefly what is the thrill of and what is the threat to?
The thrill is the way we collect and preserve language, while the threat comes from the competitive nature of dictionary businesses and the rise of AI.
Taffy Brodesser-Akner plays "Sorbet/Sorbette"
Q: Can you tell us about the breakup that led you to puzzles?
Taffy shares that after a devastating breakup at her job, she became obsessed with completing crosswords from multiple newspapers daily to cope with her feelings.
Stephen J. Dubner plays "Geekonomics"
Q: Can you tell us where the name Freakonomics came from?
The name was coined by Linda Jines, Steve Levitt's sister, who came up with many titles, but Freakonomics resonated as a blend of curiosity about the abnormal in economics.
Michael Ian Black plays "Bored Games"
Q: Do you think the metaphor 'life is like a box of chocolates' is a good one?
It's not as accurate since with life, you really don't know what you're going to get, unlike chocolates.
Michael Ian Black plays "Bored Games"
Q: What puzzles do you do every day or every week or every month?
I am a daily New York Times spelling bee player, frequent wordle player, and occasionally do crossword puzzles but found them too easy.

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A blend of humor, wordplay, and creative puzzles defines this engaging audio series where listeners are encouraged to challenge their thinking in a lighthearted way. The typical format includes celebrity guests and fun segments centered around various puzzles like anagrams, wordplay challenges, and thematic puzzles related to occasions or popular culture. The episodes aim to entertain as much as they inform, providing listeners with amusing anecdotes and clever conversations that illuminate the fascinating intricacies of language and puzzles. Unique features include both engaging discussions with guests and interactive puzzles that invite audience participation, making it suitable for anyone looking to experience an enjoyable mental workout... more

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1. Julie Klausner
2. Stefan Fatsis
3. Taffy Brodesser-Akner
4. Matthew Broussard
5. Stephen Dubner
6. Dax Shepard
7. Monica Padman
8. Chris Winterbauer

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