• 29 minutes 36 seconds
    Alex Goldmark plays "Money Money Money"

    Hello, Puzzlers! Puzzling with us today: executive producer of NPR's Planet Money, Alex Goldmark!

    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.

    5 October 2026, 8:00 am
  • 20 minutes 16 seconds
    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.

    2 October 2026, 8:00 am
  • 19 minutes 40 seconds
    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.

    30 September 2026, 8:00 am
  • 40 minutes 46 seconds
    Allie Miller plays "Robot Charades"

    Hello, Puzzlers! Puzzling with us today: puzzle lover and the founder of Open Machine, Allie Miller!

    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 September 2026, 8:00 am
  • 21 minutes 12 seconds
    Greenland is not Green!

    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.

    25 September 2026, 8:00 am
  • 18 minutes 48 seconds
    Bi-curious Puzzles

    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.

    23 September 2026, 8:00 am
  • 31 minutes 9 seconds
    Roman Mars Wrestles with Roman Numerals

    Hello, Puzzlers! Puzzling with us today: the host of 99% Invisible, Roman Mars!

    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 September 2026, 8:00 am
  • 24 minutes 51 seconds
    Asking about Axes and Axes

    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.

    18 September 2026, 8:00 am
  • 22 minutes 6 seconds
    What are Washboard Weepers?

    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.

    16 September 2026, 8:00 am
  • 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
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