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The Hunting of the Shark Feb 11, 2026

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Hello, Puzzlers! Today: A.J. & Greg play some puzzles from Lone Shark Games! You can purchase The Hunting of the Shark puzzle book from their website!

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.

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Brad Meltzer plays "Earbus" Feb 09, 2026

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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.

Working Naked, Sex Cells, and Re-Words Feb 06, 2026

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Hello, Puzzlers! Today: Greg and A.J. play a listener-submitted puzzle and celebrate National Working Naked 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 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.

Our community manager is Gary Buchler.

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sadistological Words Feb 04, 2026

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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 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.

Our community manager is Gary Buchler.

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Taylor Rooks plays "Bird Word Inferred" Feb 02, 2026

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Hello, Puzzlers! Puzzling with us today: sports journalist and broadcaster, Taylor Rooks!

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.

Our community manager is Gary Buchler.

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

X-Treme Puzzles Jan 30, 2026

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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.

Our community manager is Gary Buchler.

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Holy Sugar! Fudge That! Jan 28, 2026

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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 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.

Our community manager is Gary Buchler.

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jeff Hiller plays "Eat, Pry, Love" Jan 26, 2026

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Hello, Puzzlers! Puzzling with us today: Emmy winner for Somebody Somewhere and author of Actress of a Certain Age, Jeff Hiller!

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.

Our community manager is Gary Buchler.

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Humble Pie and Bonnet Rippers Jan 23, 2026

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Hello, Puzzlers! Today: Greg and A.J. read listener mail and celebrate National Pie 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 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.

Our community manager is Gary Buchler.

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Misdirections Jan 21, 2026

Show notes

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.

Our community manager is Gary Buchler.

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.