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Erika Ettin plays "Dating Oops" [Best-Of Episode] Sep 09, 2026

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Hello, Puzzlers! While the team is busy cooking up more puzzling goodies in the puzzler lab, we're bringing back one of our favorite episodes from the past season.

Hello, Puzzlers! Puzzling with us today: pun champion and founder of A Little Nudge, Erika Ettin!

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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The Will Shortz Interview [Best-Of Episode] Sep 07, 2026

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Hello, Puzzlers! While the team is busy cooking up more puzzling goodies in the puzzler lab, we're bringing back one of our favorite episodes from the past season.

Hello, Puzzlers! Today: a very special episode with longtime editor of the New York Times crossword, Will Shortz!

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.

A Not Not Hard Puzzle Sep 04, 2026

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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.

Introducing...Earbus: The Home Game! Sep 02, 2026

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Hello, Puzzlers! Today in exciting puzzle news: we're launching a home game! Bring the fun of audio-based puzzling into your home with Earbus! Order today at https://www.earbusgame.com/

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.

The Hosts of What Went Wrong decipher Movie Typos Aug 31, 2026

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Hello, Puzzlers! Puzzling with us today: Chris Winterbauer and Lizzie Bassett from the awesome movie podcast "What Went Wrong"!

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.

Scandinavian Swimmers and other Spicy Puzzles Aug 28, 2026

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Hello, Puzzlers! Today: A.J. & Greg cook up some spicy hot food-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.

“Take the L!” and other Listener Puzzles Aug 26, 2026

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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.

Words from Presidents….Literally! Aug 24, 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.

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

Perilously Piquant Animal Puzzles Aug 21, 2026

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Hello, Puzzlers! Today: A.J. & Greg try to stump each other with animal-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.

Tomatoes, Dragons, and LeAnn Rimes Aug 19, 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.

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