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Hello, Puzzlers!

A Games , Leisure and Hobbies podcast

About the show

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. Subscribe so you never miss a puzzle. Puzzling puzzles that will puzzle you, puzzlingly! Join our Patreon community to get bonus content and original puzzles. Patreon.com/HelloPuzzlers

Newest episodes

Happy Symphonic Metal Day!

Nov 13, 2026 14 min

A.J. goes over his autumn reading list. Later, Greg challenges him and Andrea with a puzzle about spotting instruments and metals hidden in anagrams. In honor of World Symphonic Metal Day, Greg serves up a tricky anagram challenge: unscramble words into musical instruments or metallic elements, with one extra letter hiding a secret message. See if you can crack the meta-puzzle before the hosts do! Today's puzzles: Symphonic Metals: Unscramble each word into a musical instrument or metallic element, plus one extra letter. Collect the leftover letters to uncover the hidden message. More puzzles: Bonus puzzles, game nights, community and more on Patreon Check out Earbus, our card game: https://www.earbusgame.com/ Hello, Puzzlers! is hosted by A.J. Jacobs with Chief Puzzle Officer Greg Pliska. Executive producers: Neely Lohmann and Adam Neuhaus. Producer, sound & video production: Claire Bidigare-Curtis. Senior Puzzler: Andrea Schoenberg. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

I Ate Curry in Missouri and Other State Songs

Nov 11, 2026 9 min

A.J. challenges Greg and Andrea to turn geography into country music. Bonus points for singing along, questionable accents, and relentless rhyme criticism. This episode features a musical wordplay puzzle inspired by George Strait’s “All My Exes Live in Texas”: inventing country song lyrics that rhyme with U.S. state names. Greg and Andrea tackle the clues, while listeners can play along with these rhyming riddles, and trivia about state nicknames and geography along the way. Today's puzzles: State Songs: Figure out the country song lyrics that include a U.S. state and a rhyming word or phrase More puzzles: Bonus puzzles, game nights, community and more on Patreon Check out Earbus, our card game: https://www.earbusgame.com/ Hello, Puzzlers! is hosted by A.J. Jacobs with Chief Puzzle Officer Greg Pliska. Executive producers: Neely Lohmann and Adam Neuhaus. Producer, sound & video production: Claire Bidigare-Curtis. Senior Puzzler: Andrea Schoenberg. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Elise Hu plays TED talks from Cinderella

Nov 9, 2026 35 min

Elise Hu, host of "TED Talks Daily" and author of Flawless: Lessons in Looks and Culture from the K-Beauty Capital, joins A.J. and Greg for a fairy tale puzzle challenge and a conversation about beauty standards, digital identity, and the strange ways we change our bodies to match our filtered selves. Plus, find out why a giraffe and a massage have something in common in a pun-filled puzzle that will test even a seasoned trivia buff. This episode features fairy-tale riddles and a clever wordplay challenge that turns everyday words into TED-branded creations. Play along with Elise as she tackles the tricky clues, shares fascinating trivia, and chats about her favorite TED talks. Today's puzzles: Fairy Tale Ted Talks: Match fictional TED Talk titles to the fairy-tale characters behind themTed Takeovers: Solve phonetic wordplay clues that transform words ending in “-ted” into TED-branded concepts About Elise Hu: Elise Hu is a journalist, author of Flawless: Lessons in Looks and Culture from the K-Beauty Capital, and host of "TED Talks Daily" Mentioned in this episode: Jena Friedman's TED Talk: https://www.ted.com/talks/jena_friedman_the_jokes_ai_won_t_tellChris Duffy's TED Talk: https://www.ted.com/talks/chris_duffy_how_to_find_laughter_anywhere More puzzles: Bonus puzzles, game nights, community and more on Patreon Check out Earbus, our card game: https://www.earbusgame.com/ Hello, Puzzlers! is hosted by A.J. Jacobs with Chief Puzzle Officer Greg Pliska. Executive producers: Neely Lohmann and Adam Neuhaus. Producer, sound & video production: Claire Bidigare-Curtis. Senior Puzzler: 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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Happy Symphonic Metal Day!

Nov 13, 2026 14 min

I Ate Curry in Missouri and Other State Songs

Nov 11, 2026 9 min

Elise Hu plays TED talks from Cinderella

Nov 9, 2026 35 min

Ares' Ears and Arse

Nov 6, 2026 14 min

A.J. and Greg tackle a clever word puzzle before welcoming a listener-submitted anagram challenge. The team solves laugh-out-loud clues involving Roman goats, evil wedding veils, Cats, and a five-word brain teaser that leaves everyone impressed. Whether you love crossword puzzles, trivia, or challenging riddles, play along at home and discover how many answers you can crack before AJ and the crew! Today's puzzles: Ares' Ears: multi-word phrases where each word is an anagram, submitted by listener Emily! More puzzles: Bonus puzzles, game nights, community and more on Patreon Check out Earbus, our card game: https://www.earbusgame.com/ Hello, Puzzlers! is hosted by A.J. Jacobs with Chief Puzzle Officer Greg Pliska. Executive producers: Neely Lohmann and Adam Neuhaus. Producer, sound & video production: Claire Bidigare-Curtis. Senior Puzzler: Andrea Schoenberg. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

V is for Vanishing

Nov 4, 2026 16 min

A.J. and Greg kick off a wordplay-filled episode with clever trivia about Guy Fawkes Day, then challenge each other with a brain-bending puzzle about words that transform when you remove the letter V. Whether you love crossword puzzles, clever wordplay, or brain teasers, test your skills alongside AJ, Greg, Adam, and Andrea! Today's puzzles: Even E'en: Greg turns one word into another by removing V More puzzles: Bonus puzzles, game nights, community and more on Patreon Check out Earbus, our card game: https://www.earbusgame.com/ Hello, Puzzlers! is hosted by A.J. Jacobs with Chief Puzzle Officer Greg Pliska. Executive producers: Neely Lohmann and Adam Neuhaus. Producer, sound & video production: Claire Bidigare-Curtis. Senior Puzzler: Andrea Schoenberg. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Four cheers for Season 4!

Nov 2, 2026 19 min

A.J. and Greg kick off Season 4 with backwards brand names, clever wordplay, and a celebration of all things puzzling. Can you solve a party puzzle before the hosts do? Play along with the hosts as they tackle tricky clues, laugh at unexpected answers, and test your skills with wordplay, anagrams, riddles, crossword-style thinking, and trivia. Plus, hear about the return of the podcast and try a round of Earbus, the hilarious audio rebus game you can play at home. Today's puzzles: Double the Fun: a challenge built around repeated words with double meaningsFour Front: a phonetic puzzle about words that begin with "four" More puzzles: Bonus puzzles, game nights, community and more on Patreon Check out Earbus, our card game: https://www.earbusgame.com/ Hello, Puzzlers! is hosted by A.J. Jacobs with Chief Puzzle Officer Greg Pliska. Executive producers: Neely Lohmann and Adam Neuhaus. Producer, sound & video production: Claire Bidigare-Curtis. Senior Puzzler: Andrea Schoenberg. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

State Names and Puzzlemaxxing [Best-Of Episode]

Oct 30, 2026 22 min

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.

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

Oct 28, 2026 45 min

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.

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

Oct 26, 2026 43 min

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.

X-Treme Puzzles [Best-Of Episode]

Oct 23, 2026 27 min

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.

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

Oct 21, 2026 40 min

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.

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

Oct 19, 2026 48 min

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.

Ahoy, Puzzlers!

Oct 16, 2026 21 min

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.

Razzle Dazzle and Hugger Mugger

Oct 14, 2026 21 min

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.

How Are the Beans?

Oct 12, 2026 25 min

De-lightful Listener Puzzles

Oct 9, 2026 21 min

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.

Maria or Mary or Mariah or Marie?

Oct 7, 2026 21 min

Alex Goldmark vs. Portmanteaus and Hidden Words

Oct 5, 2026 29 min

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.

The Wizard's Challenge and Other Listener Puzzles

Oct 2, 2026 20 min

Downbeat Updates and Blasphemes

Sep 30, 2026 19 min

Allie Miller tackles Charades and Trivia

Sep 28, 2026 40 min

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.

Greenland is not Green!

Sep 25, 2026 21 min

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.

Bi-curious Puzzles

Sep 23, 2026 18 min

Roman Mars Wrestles with Roman Numerals

Sep 21, 2026 31 min

"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.

Asking about Axes and Axes

Sep 18, 2026 24 min

What are Washboard Weepers?

Sep 16, 2026 22 min

RobWords plays Punctuation Puns

Sep 14, 2026 34 min

Rob Watts, creator of the hugely popular YouTube channel RobWords and co-host of the language podcast "Words Unravelled," joins A.J. and Greg for a word-nerd 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.

Mmm that's some good puzzling! [Best-Of Episode]

Sep 11, 2026 27 min

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.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.

Erika Ettin plays "Dating Oops" [Best-Of Episode]

Sep 9, 2026 36 min

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

The Will Shortz Interview [Best-Of Episode]

Sep 7, 2026 1 hr 1 min

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 4, 2026 24 min

Introducing...Earbus: The Home Game!

Sep 2, 2026 33 min

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 33 min

Chris Winterbauer and Lizzie Bassett, hosts of the hit movie podcast What Went Wrong, join A.J. and Greg for a hilarious movie-themed puzzle challenge, guessing films from wildly misguided plot descriptions. Plus, they reveal the real-life nightmares behind movie productions, including a film so dangerously overrun with lions that dozens of cast and crew members were injured. 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 28 min

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 20 min

Words from Presidents….Literally!

Aug 24, 2026 21 min

Perilously Piquant Animal Puzzles

Aug 21, 2026 26 min

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 20 min

Ben Deeb plays Typonyms

Aug 17, 2026 31 min

Game designer Ben Deeb, creator of the daily word game Typonyms, joins A.J. and Greg for a laugh-filled challenge involving a cat named Jeff. Then it’s the hosts’ turn to solve Ben’s clever word 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.

Sizzling Hot Music Puzzles

Aug 14, 2026 26 min

Hello, Puzzlers! Today: A.J. & Greg cook up some sizzling hot music-themed puzzles to serve to our listeners! 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.

Eclipse Clips and Eye-literation

Aug 12, 2026 18 min

Michael Cruz Kayne tackles Letter Changes, Fishy Wordplay, and Geography

Aug 10, 2026 42 min

Comedian Michael Cruz Kayne revisits his repeatedly rejected, eventually viral “It’s Raining Fish” song and discovers that fish puns are no match for his lightning-fast puzzle-solving skills. 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.

Getting Spicy with Geography

Aug 7, 2026 25 min

Hello, Puzzlers! Today: A.J. & Greg experiment in the puzzle lab with some extra 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.

Behind the Scenes on a Worldwide $1 Million Puzzle

Aug 5, 2026 58 min

Hello, Puzzlers! Today: A.J. talks with game designer Mike Selinker about designing one of the craziest puzzle hunts of all time, and later they are joined by the winner to discuss what it was like obsessing over Mike's puzzles for a month! 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.

Ben Orlin tackles Math Puzzles and Anagrams

Aug 3, 2026 44 min

Ben Orlin, author of Math with Bad Drawings and Math for English Majors, estimates the absurd, from the worth of a pot of Lucky Charms gold to a 104-foot King Kong's caloric intake. 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.

Pokémon, Latin Phrase, or Harry Potter Spell?

Jul 31, 2026 24 min

Hello, Puzzlers! Today: A.J. & Greg answer an age-old question: is it a Pokémon, a latin phrase, or a spell from Harry Potter? 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.

Laughing Around the World

Jul 29, 2026 20 min

Hello, Puzzlers! Today: A.J. & Greg present puzzling puzzles to each other. Explore more laughs from around the world here: https://bigthink.com/strange-maps/lol-haha-laughter-online/ 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.

G.T. Karber plays Murdle Hurdle: Rhyming Puzzle

Jul 27, 2026 44 min

Murdle creator G.T. Karber comes on the podcast for a muderously fun puzzle challenge. Along the way, he shares his theory about Agatha Christie’s mysterious 11-day disappearance. 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.

Puzzle-gate and Rules for Writing Good

Jul 24, 2026 18 min

Hello, Puzzlers! Today: A.J. and 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.

Baggers and Waggers

Jul 22, 2026 20 min

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Created by: Neuhaus Ideas
Status: Active
Latest episode: Nov 13, 2026
Episodes: 716
Release period: Several times a week
Avg. episode length: 28 min
Explicit: No
Language: English

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