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Hello, Puzzlers!

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Hello, Puzzlers! (formerly The Puzzler) is the puzzle and word game podcast hosted by New York Times bestselling author A.J. Jacobs and Chief Puzzle Officer Greg Pliska. Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday: anagrams, palindromes, trivia and head to head word battles, plus celebrity guests, listener puzzles, and brand new original games from the Puzzle Lab. Play along, sharpen your brain, and join a community of thousands of puzzlers.

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  • 57 episodes
  • a few times a week
  • Avg 30 min
  • English
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  • Friday · 22 min

    State Names and Puzzlemaxxing [Best-Of Episode]

    Hello, Puzzlers! While the team is down in the puzzler lab getting ready for Season 4, we're bringing back one of our favorite episodes from last season! 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 over on Patreon, where you can find bonus episodes and other exclusive content! Our executive producers are Neely Lohmann and Adam Neuhaus of Neuhaus Ideas. The show is produced by Claire Bidigare-Curtis. Our Chief Puzzle Officer is Greg Pliska. Our associate producer is Andrea Schoenberg. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  • Wednesday · 45 min

    Grant Sanderson plays "Which Big Number is Bigger" [Best-Of Episode]

    Hello, Puzzlers! While the team is down in the puzzler lab getting ready for Season 4, we're bringing back one of our favorite episodes from last season! Hello, Puzzlers! Puzzling with us today: creator of the educational Youtube channel 3Blue1Brown, Grant Sanderson! 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 Patreon, where you can find bonus episodes and other exclusive content! Our executive producers are Neely Lohmann and Adam Neuhaus of Neuhaus Ideas. The show is produced by Claire Bidigare-Curtis. Our Chief Puzzle Officer is Greg Pliska. Our associate producer is Andrea Schoenberg. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  • Monday · 43 min

    Jess Zafarris plays "Catching Colds" [Best-Of Episode]

    Hello, Puzzlers! While the team is down in the puzzler lab getting ready for Season 4, we're bringing back one of our favorite episodes from last season! Hello, Puzzlers! Puzzling with us today: author of Useless Etymology, Jess Zafarris! 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 Patreon, where you can find bonus episodes and other exclusive content! Our executive producers are Neely Lohmann and Adam Neuhaus of Neuhaus Ideas. The show is produced by Claire Bidigare-Curtis. Our Chief Puzzle Officer is Greg Pliska. Our associate producer is Andrea Schoenberg. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  • October 23 · 27 min

    X-Treme Puzzles [Best-Of Episode]

    Hello, Puzzlers! While the team is down in the puzzler lab getting ready for Season 4, we're bringing back one of our favorite episodes from last season! Hello, Puzzlers! Today: Greg and A.J. read listener mail and play more math puzzles. 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 Patreon, where you can find bonus episodes and other exclusive content! Our executive producers are Neely Lohmann and Adam Neuhaus of Neuhaus Ideas. The show is produced by Claire Bidigare-Curtis. Our Chief Puzzle Officer is Greg Pliska. Our associate producer is Andrea Schoenberg. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  • October 21 · 40 min

    Tara DeFrancisco plays "Yes and And" [Best-Of Episode]

    Hello, Puzzlers! While the team is down in the puzzler lab getting ready for Season 4, we're bringing back one of our favorite episodes from last season! Hello, Puzzlers! Puzzling with us today: comedian and creator of HERE: The (Improvised) Musical, Tara DeFrancisco! 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 Patreon, where you can find bonus episodes and other exclusive content! Our executive producers are Neely Lohmann and Adam Neuhaus of Neuhaus Ideas. The show is produced by Claire Bidigare-Curtis. Our Chief Puzzle Officer is Greg Pliska. Our associate producer is Andrea Schoenberg. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  • October 19 · 48 min

    Brad Meltzer plays "Earbus" [Best-Of Episode]

    Hello, Puzzlers! While the team is down in the puzzler lab getting ready for Season 4, we're bringing back one of our favorite episodes from last season! Hello, Puzzlers! Puzzling with us today: author Brad Meltzer! 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 Patreon, where you can find bonus episodes and other exclusive content! Our executive producers are Neely Lohmann and Adam Neuhaus of Neuhaus Ideas. The show is produced by Claire Bidigare-Curtis. Our Chief Puzzle Officer is Greg Pliska. Our associate producer is Andrea Schoenberg. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  • October 16 · 21 min

    Ahoy, Puzzlers!

    Hello, Puzzlers! Today: we are sending off Season 3 with one more puzzle exchange. Thanks for puzzling with us! 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 Patreon, where you can find bonus episodes and other exclusive content! Our executive producers are Neely Lohmann and Adam Neuhaus of Neuhaus Ideas. The show is produced by Claire Bidigare-Curtis. Our Chief Puzzle Officer is Greg Pliska. Our associate producer is Andrea Schoenberg. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  • October 14 · 21 min

    Razzle Dazzle and Hugger Mugger

    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 over on Patreon, where you can find bonus episodes and other exclusive content! Our executive producers are Neely Lohmann and Adam Neuhaus of Neuhaus Ideas. The show is produced by Claire Bidigare-Curtis. Our Chief Puzzle Officer is Greg Pliska. Our associate producer is Andrea Schoenberg. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  • October 12 · 25 min

    How Are the Beans?

    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 over on Patreon, where you can find bonus episodes and other exclusive content! Our executive producers are Neely Lohmann and Adam Neuhaus of Neuhaus Ideas. The show is produced by Claire Bidigare-Curtis. Our Chief Puzzle Officer is Greg Pliska. Our associate producer is Andrea Schoenberg. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  • October 9 · 21 min

    De-lightful Listener Puzzles

    Hello, Puzzlers! Today: a special listener-submitted puzzle extravaganza! 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 Patreon, where you can find bonus episodes and other exclusive content! Our executive producers are Neely Lohmann and Adam Neuhaus of Neuhaus Ideas. The show is produced by Claire Bidigare-Curtis. Our Chief Puzzle Officer is Greg Pliska. Our associate producer is Andrea Schoenberg. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  • October 7 · 21 min

    Maria or Mary or Mariah or Marie?

    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 over on Patreon, where you can find bonus episodes and other exclusive content! Our executive producers are Neely Lohmann and Adam Neuhaus of Neuhaus Ideas. The show is produced by Claire Bidigare-Curtis. Our Chief Puzzle Officer is Greg Pliska. Our associate producer is Andrea Schoenberg. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  • October 5 · 29 min

    Alex Goldmark vs. Portmanteaus and Hidden Words

    NPR’s "Planet Money" executive producer Alex Goldmark joins A.J. and Greg to play a pun-filled corporate merger puzzle before introducing his new economics-inspired card game, Sell Me a Sasquatch, where trust breaks down and deals get sneaky. 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 Patreon, where you can find bonus episodes and other exclusive content! Our executive producers are Neely Lohmann and Adam Neuhaus of Neuhaus Ideas. The show is produced by Claire Bidigare-Curtis. Our Chief Puzzle Officer is Greg Pliska. Our associate producer is Andrea Schoenberg. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  • October 2 · 20 min

    The Wizard's Challenge and Other Listener Puzzles

    Hello, Puzzlers! Today: a special listener-submitted puzzle extravaganza! 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 Patreon, where you can find bonus episodes and other exclusive content! Our executive producers are Neely Lohmann and Adam Neuhaus of Neuhaus Ideas. The show is produced by Claire Bidigare-Curtis. Our Chief Puzzle Officer is Greg Pliska. Our associate producer is Andrea Schoenberg. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  • September 30 · 19 min

    Downbeat Updates and Blasphemes

    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 over on Patreon, where you can find bonus episodes and other exclusive content! Our executive producers are Neely Lohmann and Adam Neuhaus of Neuhaus Ideas. The show is produced by Claire Bidigare-Curtis. Our Chief Puzzle Officer is Greg Pliska. Our associate producer is Andrea Schoenberg. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  • September 28 · 40 min

    Allie Miller tackles Charades and Trivia

    AI expert and Open Machine CEO Allie Miller tackles a robot-themed charades challenge and attempts to stump A.J. and Greg with AI trivia. 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 Patreon, where you can find bonus episodes and other exclusive content! Our executive producers are Neely Lohmann and Adam Neuhaus of Neuhaus Ideas. The show is produced by Claire Bidigare-Curtis. Our Chief Puzzle Officer is Greg Pliska. Our associate producer is Andrea Schoenberg. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  • September 25 · 21 min

    Greenland is not Green!

    Hello, Puzzlers! Today: A.J. & Greg cook up some more spicy geography-themed puzzles. 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 Patreon, where you can find bonus episodes and other exclusive content! Our executive producers are Neely Lohmann and Adam Neuhaus of Neuhaus Ideas. The show is produced by Claire Bidigare-Curtis. Our Chief Puzzle Officer is Greg Pliska. Our associate producer is Andrea Schoenberg. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  • September 23 · 18 min

    Bi-curious Puzzles

    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 over on Patreon, where you can find bonus episodes and other exclusive content! Our executive producers are Neely Lohmann and Adam Neuhaus of Neuhaus Ideas. The show is produced by Claire Bidigare-Curtis. Our Chief Puzzle Officer is Greg Pliska. Our associate producer is Andrea Schoenberg. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  • September 21 · 31 min

    Roman Mars Wrestles with Roman Numerals

    "99% Invisible" host Roman Mars joins A.J. and Greg for a numerically challenging puzzle that replaces everyday numbers with Roman numerals. Plus, hear the surprising history behind Billy Possum, the failed Teddy Bear rival that tried (and failed) to capture America's heart. 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 Patreon, where you can find bonus episodes and other exclusive content! Our executive producers are Neely Lohmann and Adam Neuhaus of Neuhaus Ideas. The show is produced by Claire Bidigare-Curtis. Our Chief Puzzle Officer is Greg Pliska. Our associate producer is Andrea Schoenberg. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  • September 18 · 24 min

    Asking about Axes and Axes

    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 over on Patreon, where you can find bonus episodes and other exclusive content! Our executive producers are Neely Lohmann and Adam Neuhaus of Neuhaus Ideas. The show is produced by Claire Bidigare-Curtis. Our Chief Puzzle Officer is Greg Pliska. Our associate producer is Andrea Schoenberg. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  • September 16 · 22 min

    What are Washboard Weepers?

    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 over on Patreon, where you can find bonus episodes and other exclusive content! Our executive producers are Neely Lohmann and Adam Neuhaus of Neuhaus Ideas. The show is produced by Claire Bidigare-Curtis. Our Chief Puzzle Officer is Greg Pliska. Our associate producer is Andrea Schoenberg. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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