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. Subscribe to the Hello, Puzzlers! podcast today for more puzzling puzzles that will puzzle you, puzzlingly. Can’t ...
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Every week on Performance Today™, Bruce Adolphe re-writes a familiar tune in the style of a classical composer. We get one of our listeners on the phone, and our caller listens to Bruce play his Piano Puzzler™. They then try to do two things: name the hidden tune, and name the composer whose style Bruce is mimicking. From American Public Media.
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Easy to visualize but challenging to solve: that's the kind of math puzzle you get here, one per episode. (Do you love the Car Talk Puzzler too? Yeah, that's what I'm trying for here, only with even more of a math bent.)
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Linguistics After Dark is a podcast where three linguists (and sometimes other people) answer your burning questions about language, linguistics, and whatever else you need advice about. We have three rules: any question is fair game, there's no research allowed, and if we can't answer, we have to drink. It's a little like CarTalk for language: call us if your language is making a funny noise, and we'll get to the bottom of it, with a lot of rowdy discussion and nerdy jokes along the way. At ...
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After the Untimely Death of 3 . From the Ashes Rose This Podcast Talking with Guest , Discussing Life plus much more. Truly You Never Know Some Ones Story Until Its Told Everything Is O.K https://linktr.ee/OKG View on https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC854J1LPeyXdxsF-1H5TGug Store https://teespring.com/stores/okshop213 Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gilberto-serrano2/support
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Twice a week, join the Weisers (creators of "Myths and Legends" and "Fictional") as they take a look at all the wonderful, ridiculous characters from comic book history. Why should Joker, Thanos, Catwoman, and Magneto get all the love? Why not Animal-Vegetable-Mineral Man, Uglyman, Kiteman, Asbestos Lady, and Condiment King? And yes, those are real characters. Originally a segment on chart-topping podcast Fictional, Best of the Worst is making household names out of the world's worst heroes ...
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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 through new spins on old favorites, like anagrams and palindromes, as well as quirky originals. Subscribe to Hello, Puzzlers! wherever you get your podcast…
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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. Subscribe to Hello, Puzzlers! wherever you get your podcasts! And come join our growing puzzle community o…
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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 favorites, like anagrams and palindromes, as well as quirky originals. Subscribe to Hello, Puzzlers! wherever you get your podcasts! And come join our growi…
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Julie Klausner plays "Misunderstood TV Shows"
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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 and palindromes, as well as quirky originals. Subscribe to Hello, Puzzlers! wherever you get your podc…
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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 new spins on old favorites, like anagrams and palindromes, as well as quirky originals. Subscribe to He…
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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 well as quirky originals. Subscribe to Hello, Puzzlers! wherever you get your podcasts! And come join o…
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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. Subscribe to Hello, Puzzlers! wherever you get your podcasts! And come join our growing puzzle community o…
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Faith Salie plays "Salie's Saline (Part 2)"
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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 through new spins on old favorites, like anagrams and palindromes, as well as quirky originals. Subscribe to Hello, Puzzlers! wherever you get your podc…
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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 through new spins on old favorites, like anagrams and palindromes, as well as quirky originals. Subscribe to Hello, Puzzlers! wherever you get your pod…
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Hello Puzzlers Live! at the Mohonk Mountain House
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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 laugh–their way through new spins on old favorites, like anagrams and palindromes, as well as quirky originals. Subscribe to Hello, Puzzlers! wherever you g…
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Taffy Brodesser-Akner plays "Sorbet/Sorbette"
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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 through new spins on old favorites, like anagrams and palindromes, as well as quirky originals. Subscribe to Hello, Puzzlers! wherever you get your podc…
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Episode 19: Voiced Glottal Stop 2k25
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Wherein we are pro-winter until approximately February 15. Jump right to: 4:38 Linguistics Thing Of The Day: Allophones 26:50 Question 1: Why do we say “And you will be… (this person)?” when confirming identity? Why is it future tense? This cannot possibly be English. This cannot exist. Am I just wrong or is this one of those weird linguistic thing…
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Starbies, Spun Foonerisms, and Strenuous Novels
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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–and laugh–their way through new spins on old favorites, like anagrams and palindromes, as well as quirky originals. Subscribe to Hello, Puzzlers! wherever…
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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. Subscribe to Hello, Puzzlers! wherever you get your podcasts! And come join our growing puzzle community o…
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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 palindromes, as well as quirky originals. Subscribe to Hello, Puzzlers! wherever you get your podcasts! And come join our growing puzzle community over on …
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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 old favorites, like anagrams and palindromes, as well as quirky originals. Subscribe to Hello, Puzzlers! wherever you get your podcasts! And come join o…
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Our Favorite Family-Friendly Puzzles for Thanksgiving
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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. Subscribe to Hello, Puzzlers! wherever you get your podcasts! And come join our growing puzzle community o…
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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 favorites, like anagrams and palindromes, as well as quirky originals. Subscribe to Hello, Puzzlers! wherever you get your podcasts! And come join our growing …
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Guess the Pun, World "Hello" Day, and Inside the Kryptos Scandal
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Hello, Puzzlers! Today: A.J. and Greg discuss a scandal that has shaken the world of cryptography enthusiasts. 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. Subscribe to Hello, Puzzlers! wherever you get your podcasts! And come …
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Math Without Numbers and Words Without Letters
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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. Subscribe to Hello, Puzzlers! wherever you get your podcasts! And come join our growing puzzle community o…
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Hello, Puzzlers! Puzzling with us today: Have I Got News For You panelist Michael Ian Black! 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. Subscribe to Hello, Puzzlers! wherever you get your podcasts! And come join our growing p…
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Hello, Puzzlers! Today: A.J. & Greg celebrate a very important holiday. 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. Subscribe to Hello, Puzzlers! wherever you get your podcasts! And come join our growing puzzle community over …
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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. Subscribe to Hello, Puzzlers! wherever you get your podcasts! And come join our growing puzzle community o…
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Dax Shepard and Monica Padman play "They're G-r-r-reat!"
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Hello, Puzzlers! Puzzling with us today: the hosts of "Armchair Expert," Dax Shepard and Monica Padman! 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. Subscribe to Hello, Puzzlers! wherever you get your podcasts! And come join ou…
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Hello, puzzlers! While we gear up for Season 3, enjoy this mini-episode to preview what we have in store for the upcoming year. And check out our newly launched Patreon! Come join our community for bonus episodes and other exclusive content! Join host A.J. Jacobs and his guests as they puzzle–and laugh–their way through new spins on old favorites, …
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Hello, puzzlers! While we gear up for Season 3, enjoy this teaser for our newly launched Patreon! Come join our community for bonus episodes and other exclusive content! 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. Subscribe to…
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"Cheerful Earful LIVE" w/ Chris Winterbauer
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Hello, puzzlers! While we gear up for Season 3, enjoy this special bonus episode that we recorded at our live event at the NYC Cheerful Earful podcast festival with "What Went Wrong" host Chris Winterbauer! 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 w…
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Performance Today - Piano Puzzler 10/29/2025
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Contestant: Thomas Morgan, calling from Sherwood, ARBy American Public Media
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Performance Today - Piano Puzzler 10/22/2025
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Contestants: Scott Leaman and his AP Music Theory Class, calling from Tallahassee, FLBy American Public Media
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Performance Today - Piano Puzzler 10/15/2025
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Contestant: Jim Weeg, calling from Cedar Falls, IowaBy American Public Media
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"Looking Ahead to Season 3" w/ A.J. & Greg
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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 quirky originals such as “Ask AI” and audio rebuses. Subscribe to The Puzzler podcast wherever you get your…
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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 originals such as “Ask AI” and audio rebuses. Subscribe to The Puzzler podcast wherever you get your pod…
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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 originals such as “Ask AI” and audio rebuses. Subscribe to The Puzzler podcast wherever you get your pod…
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Performance Today - Piano Puzzler 10/8/2025
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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 way through new spins on old favorites, like anagrams and palindromes, as well as quirky originals suc…
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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 way through new spins on old favorites, like anagrams and palindromes, as well as quirky originals suc…
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"Flip Flop Flop Flip and Who What Why?" w/ A.J. & Greg
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Want to see The Puzzler LIVE in NYC on Oct 7? Limited tickets available now! https://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 and his guests as they puzzle–and laugh–their way through new spins on old favorites, like anagrams and p…
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Want to see The Puzzler LIVE in NYC on Oct 7? Limited tickets available now! https://bit.ly/cheerfulpuzzler Hello, Puzzlers! Puzzling with us today: best-selling author of the middle grade series Spy School, FunJungle, and more, Stuart Gibbs! Join host A.J. Jacobs and his guests as they puzzle–and laugh–their way through new spins on old favorites,…
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Want to see The Puzzler LIVE in NYC on Oct 7? Limited tickets available now! https://bit.ly/cheerfulpuzzler Hello, Puzzlers! Puzzling with us today: best-selling author of the middle grade series Spy School, FunJungle, and more, Stuart Gibbs! Join host A.J. Jacobs and his guests as they puzzle–and laugh–their way through new spins on old favorites,…
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Contestant: David Harris, calling from Farmer City, IllinoisBy American Public Media
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Want to see The Puzzler LIVE in NYC on Oct 7? Limited tickets available now! https://bit.ly/cheerfulpuzzler Hello, Puzzlers! Puzzling with us today: one of the hosts of "Daniel and Kelly's Extraordinary Universe," physicist Daniel Whiteson! Join host A.J. Jacobs and his guests as they puzzle–and laugh–their way through new spins on old favorites, l…
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"An Alien Wrote this Puzzle" w/ Daniel Whiteson
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Want to see The Puzzler LIVE in NYC on Oct 7? Limited tickets available now! https://bit.ly/cheerfulpuzzler Hello, Puzzlers! Puzzling with us today: one of the hosts of "Daniel and Kelly's Extraordinary Universe," physicist Daniel Whiteson! Join host A.J. Jacobs and his guests as they puzzle–and laugh–their way through new spins on old favorites, l…
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Want to see The Puzzler LIVE in NYC on Oct 7? Limited tickets available now! https://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. Jacobs and his guests as they puzzle–and laugh–their way through new spins on old favorites, like anagram…
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"Happy World Pharmacist's Day!" w/ A.J. & Greg
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Want to see The Puzzler LIVE in NYC on Oct 7? Limited tickets available now! https://bit.ly/cheerfulpuzzler 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 qui…
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Want to see The Puzzler LIVE in NYC on Oct 7? Limited tickets available now! https://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 they puzzle–and laugh–their way through new spins on old favorites, like anagrams and palindromes, as well …
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