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The Puzzler with A.J. Jacobs

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Finally, 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

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Hello, Puzzlers! We've loved puzzling with all of you this past season. See you in Season 3!

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 quirk... more

Hello, Puzzlers! Puzzling with us today: our very own Chief Puzzle Officer, Greg Pliska.

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 or... more

Hello, Puzzlers! Puzzling with us today: our very own Chief Puzzle Officer, Greg Pliska.

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 or... more

Hello, Puzzlers! Puzzling with us today: best-selling author of The 4-Hour Workweek and creator of Coyote, a new action-packed card game, podcaster and lifestyle guru Tim Ferriss!

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

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Recent Guests

Tim Ferriss
Author of the bestselling book 4-Hour Workweek and host of The Tim Ferriss Show
Episode: "Coy Coyote" w/ Tim Ferriss
Stuart Gibbs
Acclaimed author known for his books for young readers, including the 'Spy School' series and 'FunJungle' series.
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Episode: "First Name First" w/ Stuart Gibbs
Daniel Whiteson
Professor of Physics and Astronomy at the University of California, Irvine
University of California, Irvine
Episode: "Audio Connections" w/ Daniel Whiteson
Barry Joseph
Author of 'Matching Minds with Sondheim'
Episode: "Sandheim Shows" w/ Barry Joseph
Chris Duffy
Comedian, author, and host of the podcast 'How to Be a Better Human'
How to Be a Better Human
Episode: "TED Lasso Talks" w/ Chris Duffy
Ken Jennings
Jeopardy champion and host, author of 'The Complete Ken Actions'
Jeopardy!
Episode: "Kentext Clues" w/ Ken Jennings [Best-Of Episode]
Gary Gulman
A brilliant comedian known for his specials, including 'The Great Depression'
Episode: "Kickin', Dicken, Limerickin'" w/ Gary Gulman
Marisha Pessl
Bestselling novelist known for her books filled with twists and games.
Episode: "Name That Board Game" w/ Marisha Pessl
Paul Ollinger
Comedian and host of the Reasonably Happy Podcast
Reasonably Happy Podcast
Episode: "Visage Tome" w/ Paul Ollinger

Hosts

A.J. Jacobs
Host and bestselling author known for engaging content and humor related to puzzles and wordplay.
Greg Pliska
Chief Puzzle Officer and co-host bringing creative puzzle formats and humor to the episodes.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 406 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 Statesa month ago
  • Ads Galore

    Most of the podcast seems to be ads

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Bmgk2
    United States2 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 States2 months ago
  • A great way to start the day

    Kind and intelligent. And fun!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    sleek/ simple
    United States2 months ago
  • Perfect bite size podcast

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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Yennedailuj2018
    Sweden6 months ago

Listeners Say

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The podcast offers an engaging mix of puzzles and humor, often sparking enjoyment that translates into a positive start to the day.
Some critiques mention an excess of advertisements, which can detract from the listening experience.
Fans appreciate the show's cleverness and its ability to challenge their thinking while providing entertainment.
Listeners find the content fun, easy to digest, and a perfect addition to their daily routines.

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#27
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Apple Podcasts
#189
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Apple Podcasts
#20
Canada/Leisure/Games
Apple Podcasts
#106
Canada/Leisure
Apple Podcasts
#96
Australia/Leisure/Games
Apple Podcasts
#206
Italy/Leisure/Games

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

"Coy Coyote" w/ Tim Ferriss
Q: What was your inspiration for creating a game?
Tim saw rising anxiety and depression in his audience, correlating with increased screen time, and wanted to create a fun, easy-going game to counterbalance this.
"Coy Coyote" w/ Tim Ferriss
Q: How does the game Coyote work?
The game is simple and fast, meant to be fun and interactive, with elements of sabotage and various gestures used throughout the gameplay.
"Audio Connections" w/ Daniel Whiteson
Q: What can we do to boost science and make people realize how great science is?
We should make science more accessible and involve people in the discoveries and discussions.
"First Name First" w/ Stuart Gibbs
Q: How do you do that? Do you come up with a twist and then work backwards?
I definitely work backwards; I come up with the crime and then figure out how someone would commit that crime.
"First Name First" w/ Stuart Gibbs
Q: Did you learn anything about puzzles from writing them?
I learned that I have even more respect for puzzlers and puzzle creators, as it's incredibly challenging to create engaging puzzles.

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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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Recent guests on The Puzzler include:

1. Tim Ferriss
2. Stuart Gibbs
3. Daniel Whiteson
4. Barry Joseph
5. Chris Duffy
6. Ken Jennings
7. Gary Gulman
8. Marisha Pessl

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