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John Koenig plays "Ponder Sonder"
New Jan 12, 2026 36 min

John Koenig plays "Ponder Sonder"

Hello, Puzzlers! Puzzling with us today: creator of The Dictionary of Obscure Sorrows, John Koenig!Join host A.J. Jacobs and his guests as they puzzle–and laugh–their way through new spins on ...

The Lengthy, Serpentine Pathway
New Jan 09, 2026 31 min

The Lengthy, Serpentine Pathway

Hello, Puzzlers! Today: Greg and A.J. play a listener-submitted puzzle and honor the late crossword constructor, Mel Taub.Join host A.J. Jacobs and his guests as they puzzle–and laugh–their way thr...

The Three Kinks
New Jan 07, 2026 20 min

The Three Kinks

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 anagr...

Adam Felber plays "Bent Movies"
Jan 05, 2026 41 min

Adam Felber plays "Bent Movies"

Hello, Puzzlers! Puzzling with us today: writer, podcaster, and friend-of-the-show, Adam Felber!Join host A.J. Jacobs and his guests as they puzzle–and laugh–their way through new spins on old...

Julie Klausner plays "Misunderstood TV Shows"
Dec 29, 2025 40 min

Julie Klausner plays "Misunderstood TV Shows"

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...

Stefan Fatsis plays "Scrabble Scramble"
Dec 22, 2025 47 min

Stefan Fatsis plays "Scrabble Scramble"

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 ...

Yule Lads, Emos, and VIPs
Dec 19, 2025 33 min

Yule Lads, Emos, and VIPs

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 ...

Naughty Eponyms and Math Mania
Dec 17, 2025 32 min

Naughty Eponyms and Math Mania

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 anagr...

Faith Salie plays "Salie's Saline (Part 2)"
Dec 15, 2025 47 min

Faith Salie plays "Salie's Saline (Part 2)"

Hello, Puzzlers! Puzzling with us today: Wait Wait...Don't Tell Me! panelist and CBS Sunday Morning contributor, Faith Salie!Join host A.J. Jacobs and his guests as they puzzle–and laugh–their way ...

Pastini, Ratites, and Tudum
Dec 12, 2025 30 min

Pastini, Ratites, and Tudum

Hello, Puzzlers! Today: Greg invents new pasta, A.J. tests Greg on his onomatopoeic knowledge, and we read some listener mail!Join host A.J. Jacobs and his guests as they puzzle–and laugh–their way...

Hello Puzzlers Live! at the Mohonk Mountain House
Dec 10, 2025 30 min

Hello Puzzlers Live! at the Mohonk Mountain House

Hello, Puzzlers! Today: a special live episode that was recorded at the annual Wonderful World of Words Weekend at Mohonk Mountain House!Join host A.J. Jacobs and his guests as they puzzle–and laug...

Taffy Brodesser-Akner plays "Sorbet/Sorbette"
Dec 08, 2025 38 min

Taffy Brodesser-Akner plays "Sorbet/Sorbette"

Hello, Puzzlers! Puzzling with us today: author of Fleishman is in Trouble and Long Island Compromise, Taffy Brodesser-Akner!Join host A.J. Jacobs and his guests as they puzzle–and laugh–their way ...

Starbies, Spun Foonerisms, and Strenuous Novels
Dec 05, 2025 32 min

Starbies, Spun Foonerisms, and Strenuous Novels

Hello, Puzzlers! Today: Greg quizzes A.J. on retail slang, Andrea gives Greg a listener-submitted puzzle, and the group discuss lengthy novels.Join host A.J. Jacobs and his guests as they puzzle–an...

Happy National Green Bean Casserole Day
Dec 03, 2025 26 min

Happy National Green Bean Casserole Day

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 anagr...

Matthew Broussard plays "Oh Owe Eau"
Dec 01, 2025 38 min

Matthew Broussard plays "Oh Owe Eau"

Hello, Puzzlers! Puzzling with us today: comedian Matthew Broussard!Join host A.J. Jacobs and his guests as they puzzle–and laugh–their way through new spins on old favorites, like anagrams and pal...

Blame Pretentious 15th Century Spellers
Nov 28, 2025 29 min

Blame Pretentious 15th Century Spellers

Hello, Puzzlers! Today: A.J. and Greg discuss silent letters and Greg brings in a Bonza-inspired puzzle.Join host A.J. Jacobs and his guests as they puzzle–and laugh–their way through new spins on ...

Our Favorite Family-Friendly Puzzles for Thanksgiving
Nov 26, 2025 28 min

Our Favorite Family-Friendly Puzzles for Thanksgiving

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 anagr...

Stephen J. Dubner plays "Geekonomics"
Nov 24, 2025 39 min

Stephen J. Dubner plays "Geekonomics"

Hello, Puzzlers! Puzzling with us today: Freakonomics author and podcaster Stephen J. Dubner!Join host A.J. Jacobs and his guests as they puzzle–and laugh–their way through new spins on old fa...

Math Without Numbers and Words Without Letters
Nov 19, 2025 28 min

Math Without Numbers and Words Without Letters

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 anagr...