The Puzzler with A.J. Jacobs

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Finally, your daily puzzle fix—in audio form! Every day, New York Times bestselling author A.J. Jacobs and his celebrity guests will puzzle–and laugh–their way through new spins on old puzzle favorites, like anagrams and palindromes, as well as quirky originals such as “Ask Chat GPT” and audio rebuses.  Plus, Chief Puzzle Officer Greg Pliska joins A.J. each week to present new puzzles from the Puzzle Lab. And there’s a daily Extra Credit Puzzler for our Puzzlers at home. (Answers revealed in the following episode.)  Subscribe to The Puzzler podcast today for more puzzling puzzles that will puzzle you, puzzlingly! "The Puzzler with A.J. Jacobs" is distributed by iHeartPodcasts and is a co-production with Neuhaus Ideas.  Our executive producers are Neely Lohmann and Adam Neuhaus of Neuhaus Ideas, and Lindsay Hoffman of iHeart Podcasts. The show is produced by Jody Avirgan and Brittani Brown of Roulette Productions.  Our Chief Puzzle Officer is Greg Pliska. Our associate producer is Andrea Schoenberg.

  • 20 minutes 38 seconds
    "Sock Fails" w/ Joshua Malina

    Hello, Puzzlers! Puzzling with us today: actor and podcaster, Joshua Malina!

    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 such as “Ask AI” and audio rebuses.

    Subscribe to The Puzzler podcast wherever you get your podcasts! 

    "The Puzzler with A.J. Jacobs" is distributed by iHeartPodcasts and is a co-production with Neuhaus Ideas. 

    Our executive producers are Neely Lohmann and Adam Neuhaus of Neuhaus Ideas, and Lindsay Hoffman of iHeart Podcasts.

    The show is produced by Jody Avirgan and Brittani Brown of Roulette Productions. 

    Our Chief Puzzle Officer is Greg Pliska. Our associate producer is Andrea Schoenberg.

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    21 May 2025, 8:00 am
  • 17 minutes 57 seconds
    "Audio Connections" w/ Joshua Malina

    Hello, Puzzlers! Puzzling with us today: actor and podcaster, Joshua Malina!

    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 such as “Ask AI” and audio rebuses.

    Subscribe to The Puzzler podcast wherever you get your podcasts! 

    "The Puzzler with A.J. Jacobs" is distributed by iHeartPodcasts and is a co-production with Neuhaus Ideas. 

    Our executive producers are Neely Lohmann and Adam Neuhaus of Neuhaus Ideas, and Lindsay Hoffman of iHeart Podcasts.

    The show is produced by Jody Avirgan and Brittani Brown of Roulette Productions. 

    Our Chief Puzzle Officer is Greg Pliska. Our associate producer is Andrea Schoenberg.

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    20 May 2025, 8:00 am
  • 18 minutes 49 seconds
    "Josh Joshes" w/ Joshua Malina

    Hello, Puzzlers! Puzzling with us today: actor and podcaster, Joshua Malina!

    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 such as “Ask AI” and audio rebuses.

    Subscribe to The Puzzler podcast wherever you get your podcasts! 

    "The Puzzler with A.J. Jacobs" is distributed by iHeartPodcasts and is a co-production with Neuhaus Ideas. 

    Our executive producers are Neely Lohmann and Adam Neuhaus of Neuhaus Ideas, and Lindsay Hoffman of iHeart Podcasts.

    The show is produced by Jody Avirgan and Brittani Brown of Roulette Productions. 

    Our Chief Puzzle Officer is Greg Pliska. Our associate producer is Andrea Schoenberg.

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    19 May 2025, 8:00 am
  • 20 minutes 47 seconds
    "Kentucky Derby, 9 Puzzles, and HBCUs!" w/ A.J. & Greg

    Hello, Puzzlers! Today, Greg tells A.J. about the latest puzzle news!

    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 such as “Ask AI” and audio rebuses.

    Subscribe to The Puzzler podcast wherever you get your podcasts! 

    "The Puzzler with A.J. Jacobs" is distributed by iHeartPodcasts and is a co-production with Neuhaus Ideas. 

    Our executive producers are Neely Lohmann and Adam Neuhaus of Neuhaus Ideas, and Lindsay Hoffman of iHeart Podcasts.

    The show is produced by Jody Avirgan and Brittani Brown of Roulette Productions. 

    Our Chief Puzzle Officer is Greg Pliska. Our associate producer is Andrea Schoenberg.

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    16 May 2025, 8:00 am
  • 20 minutes 48 seconds
    "Everyone Should Have a Ron Vara" w/ A.J. & Greg

    Hello, Puzzlers! Puzzling with us today: our very own Chief Puzzle Officer, Greg Pliska.

    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 such as “Ask AI” and audio rebuses.

    Subscribe to The Puzzler podcast wherever you get your podcasts! 

    "The Puzzler with A.J. Jacobs" is distributed by iHeartPodcasts and is a co-production with Neuhaus Ideas. 

    Our executive producers are Neely Lohmann and Adam Neuhaus of Neuhaus Ideas, and Lindsay Hoffman of iHeart Podcasts.

    The show is produced by Jody Avirgan and Brittani Brown of Roulette Productions. 

    Our Chief Puzzle Officer is Greg Pliska. Our associate producer is Andrea Schoenberg.

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    15 May 2025, 8:00 am
  • 17 minutes 27 seconds
    "C is for Cat" w/ Michael Showalter

    Hello, Puzzlers! Puzzling with us today: director Michael Showalter!

    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 such as “Ask AI” and audio rebuses.

    Subscribe to The Puzzler podcast wherever you get your podcasts! 

    "The Puzzler with A.J. Jacobs" is distributed by iHeartPodcasts and is a co-production with Neuhaus Ideas. 

    Our executive producers are Neely Lohmann and Adam Neuhaus of Neuhaus Ideas, and Lindsay Hoffman of iHeart Podcasts.

    The show is produced by Jody Avirgan and Brittani Brown of Roulette Productions. 

    Our Chief Puzzle Officer is Greg Pliska. Our associate producer is Andrea Schoenberg.

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    14 May 2025, 8:00 am
  • 18 minutes 31 seconds
    "Ariana Tall" w/ Michael Showalter

    Hello, Puzzlers! Puzzling with us today: director Michael Showalter!

    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 such as “Ask AI” and audio rebuses.

    Subscribe to The Puzzler podcast wherever you get your podcasts! 

    "The Puzzler with A.J. Jacobs" is distributed by iHeartPodcasts and is a co-production with Neuhaus Ideas. 

    Our executive producers are Neely Lohmann and Adam Neuhaus of Neuhaus Ideas, and Lindsay Hoffman of iHeart Podcasts.

    The show is produced by Jody Avirgan and Brittani Brown of Roulette Productions. 

    Our Chief Puzzle Officer is Greg Pliska. Our associate producer is Andrea Schoenberg.

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    13 May 2025, 8:00 am
  • 14 minutes 42 seconds
    "Showalter Show" w/ Michael Showalter

    Hello, Puzzlers! Puzzling with us today: director Michael Showalter!

    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 such as “Ask AI” and audio rebuses.

    Subscribe to The Puzzler podcast wherever you get your podcasts! 

    "The Puzzler with A.J. Jacobs" is distributed by iHeartPodcasts and is a co-production with Neuhaus Ideas. 

    Our executive producers are Neely Lohmann and Adam Neuhaus of Neuhaus Ideas, and Lindsay Hoffman of iHeart Podcasts.

    The show is produced by Jody Avirgan and Brittani Brown of Roulette Productions. 

    Our Chief Puzzle Officer is Greg Pliska. Our associate producer is Andrea Schoenberg.

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    12 May 2025, 8:00 am
  • 19 minutes 36 seconds
    "My Two Cents!" w/ A.J. & Greg

    Hello, Puzzlers! Today, A.J. and Greg give you a little peek behind the curtain and take you on a tour of the Puzzle Lab.

    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 such as “Ask AI” and audio rebuses.

    Subscribe to The Puzzler podcast wherever you get your podcasts! 

    "The Puzzler with A.J. Jacobs" is distributed by iHeartPodcasts and is a co-production with Neuhaus Ideas. 

    Our executive producers are Neely Lohmann and Adam Neuhaus of Neuhaus Ideas, and Lindsay Hoffman of iHeart Podcasts.

    The show is produced by Jody Avirgan and Brittani Brown of Roulette Productions. 

    Our Chief Puzzle Officer is Greg Pliska. Our associate producer is Andrea Schoenberg.

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    9 May 2025, 8:00 am
  • 21 minutes 28 seconds
    "Seasons" w/ Jody Avirgan

    Hello, Puzzlers! Puzzling with us today: producer Jody Avirgan! Make sure to check out his new podcast "Summer Album/Winter Album"!

    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 such as “Ask AI” and audio rebuses.

    Subscribe to The Puzzler podcast wherever you get your podcasts! 

    "The Puzzler with A.J. Jacobs" is distributed by iHeartPodcasts and is a co-production with Neuhaus Ideas. 

    Our executive producers are Neely Lohmann and Adam Neuhaus of Neuhaus Ideas, and Lindsay Hoffman of iHeart Podcasts.

    The show is produced by Jody Avirgan and Brittani Brown of Roulette Productions. 

    Our Chief Puzzle Officer is Greg Pliska. Our associate producer is Andrea Schoenberg.

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    8 May 2025, 8:00 am
  • 20 minutes 17 seconds
    "Hidden Instruments" w/ Dan Levitin

    Hello, Puzzlers! Puzzling with us today: neuroscientist, musician, and best-selling author of This is Your Brain on Music, Dan Levitin!

    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 such as “Ask AI” and audio rebuses.

    Subscribe to The Puzzler podcast wherever you get your podcasts! 

    "The Puzzler with A.J. Jacobs" is distributed by iHeartPodcasts and is a co-production with Neuhaus Ideas. 

    Our executive producers are Neely Lohmann and Adam Neuhaus of Neuhaus Ideas, and Lindsay Hoffman of iHeart Podcasts.

    The show is produced by Jody Avirgan and Brittani Brown of Roulette Productions. 

    Our Chief Puzzle Officer is Greg Pliska. Our associate producer is Andrea Schoenberg.

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    7 May 2025, 8:00 am
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