• 34 minutes 11 seconds
    RobWords plays "Daft Punctuation"

    Hello, Puzzlers! Puzzling with us today: creator of the youtube channel RobWords and co-host of the "Words Unravelled" podcast, certified word nerd Rob Watts!

    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.

    14 September 2026, 8:00 am
  • 27 minutes 55 seconds
    Mmm that's some good puzzling! [Best-Of Episode]

    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.

    11 September 2026, 8:00 am
  • 36 minutes 27 seconds
    Erika Ettin plays "Dating Oops" [Best-Of Episode]

    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.

    9 September 2026, 8:00 am
  • 1 hour 1 minute
    The Will Shortz Interview [Best-Of Episode]

    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.

    7 September 2026, 8:00 am
  • 24 minutes 38 seconds
    A Not Not Hard Puzzle

    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.

    4 September 2026, 8:00 am
  • 33 minutes 57 seconds
    Introducing...Earbus: The Home Game!

    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.

    2 September 2026, 8:00 am
  • 33 minutes 34 seconds
    The Hosts of What Went Wrong decipher Movie Typos

    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.

    31 August 2026, 8:00 am
  • 28 minutes 27 seconds
    Scandinavian Swimmers and other Spicy Puzzles

    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.

    28 August 2026, 8:00 am
  • 20 minutes 41 seconds
    “Take the L!” 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.

    26 August 2026, 8:00 am
  • 21 minutes 6 seconds
    Words from Presidents….Literally!

    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.

    24 August 2026, 8:00 am
  • 26 minutes 10 seconds
    Perilously Piquant Animal Puzzles

    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.

    21 August 2026, 8:00 am
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