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Hello, Puzzlers!

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

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! Today: A.J. and Greg celebrate emojis and have their fandom knowledge tested.

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 quir... more

Hello, Puzzlers! Today: A.J. and 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! Today: a very special episode with longtime editor of the New York Times crossword, Will Shortz!

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

Erika Ettin
Dating expert, founder of A Little Nudge (dating coaching company)
A Little Nudge
Episode: Erika Ettin plays "Dating Oops"
Erica Hernandez
Actress and star of Company Retreat
Company Retreat (and Other Entertainments)
Episode: Erica Hernandez plays "Re-Treat at the Retreat"
Tara DeFrancisco
Improv superstar, creator of Here, the Improvised Musical, and Instagram humorist
Self/Improv community
Episode: Tara DeFrancisco plays "Yes and And"
Michael Murphy
Long-time listener and puzzle contributor
Episode: Burger Puns, Consonants, and HPs
Sam Reich
Host of Game Changer
The Dropout/Creator of Game Changer
Episode: Sam Reich plays "Chic Cheetah"
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
Kim Holderness
Member of the Holderness Family, creator of viral YouTube content and Amazing Race winner
The Holderness Family
Episode: Kim and Penn Holderness play "Blank-Blank-Blank-G-O"
Penn Holderness
Member of the Holderness Family, creator of viral videos and Amazing Race winner
The Holderness Family
Episode: Kim and Penn Holderness play "Blank-Blank-Blank-G-O"
Willa Paskin
Host of Decoder Ring, Slate puzzle-focused podcast
Slate
Episode: Rainbows, May Days, and Ambigrams

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 430 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 States4 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 States7 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
    8 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 States10 months ago
  • Ads Galore

    Most of the podcast seems to be ads

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Bmgk2
    United Statesa year 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

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

Apple Podcasts
#17
United States/Leisure/Games
Apple Podcasts
#128
United States/Leisure
Apple Podcasts
#39
Canada/Leisure/Games
Apple Podcasts
#229
Canada/Leisure
Apple Podcasts
#31
Italy/Leisure/Games
Apple Podcasts
#113
Australia/Leisure/Games

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Kim and Penn Holderness play "Blank-Blank-Blank-G-O"
Q: What is unusual about a town in North Carolina called Calabash in relation to a town in South Carolina called Landrum?
Calabash is paradoxical with Landrum because its relative geographic relation creates a humorous directional confusion where parts of South Carolina lie north of parts of North Carolina, which the hosts use to illustrate chaotic geography.
Taylor Rooks plays "Bird Word Inferred" [Best-Of Episode]
Q: What is something you want to be asked in interviews but haven't been yet?
Taylor said she would like interviewers to ask about what she can't do, as a way to showcase humility and promote a broader view of her capabilities besides her strengths, and to celebrate versatility.
Taylor Rooks plays "Bird Word Inferred" [Best-Of Episode]
Q: What would you like to try next in your career, in terms of sports or coverage?
Taylor expressed interest in covering tennis due to its solitary, warrior-like psychology, and also highlighted a desire to cover girls' and women's flag football as it grows, seeing it as a meaningful expansion of opportunities.
Erika Ettin plays "Dating Oops"
Q: How did you get into dating coaching with a spreadsheet background?
Erika explains she built an early spreadsheet to track her own dating experiences, then started helping friends, which evolved into a formal business called A Little Nudge focused on optimizing profiles, messages, and dates.
Erika Ettin plays "Dating Oops"
Q: What did you pun during the O. Henry Pun Off?
Erika describes crafting pun-driven monologues tied to topics like US states and meat, using fast-paced delivery and a balance of monosyllabic and multisyllabic words to land the jokes within the two-minute limit.

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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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Recent guests on Hello, Puzzlers! include:

1. Erika Ettin
2. Erica Hernandez
3. Tara DeFrancisco
4. Michael Murphy
5. Sam Reich
6. Sam Ezersky
7. Kim Holderness
8. Penn Holderness

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