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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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Today · 9 min
I Ate Curry in Missouri and Other State Songs
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.
Monday · 35 min
Elise Hu plays TED talks from Cinderella
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 them Ted 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_tell Chris 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.
Friday · 14 min
Ares' Ears and Arse
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.
November 4 · 16 min
V is for Vanishing
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.
November 2 · 19 min
Four cheers for Season 4!
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 meanings Four 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.
October 30 · 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.
October 28 · 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.
October 26 · 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.

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