This week, Brian actually IS in the episode (and so is Ryan) -- and so are special guests Shannon Rapp (tnifbtpar) and Will Eisenberg to talk about their recent contest puzzle, Paul McCartney, and bringing the fam back together for a Kealoa reunion. All that, plus a surprise Thunder Round of AVCX puzzles from the last few weeks of October.

Stuff to click:

• Lil AVC X: Call for auditions for 2024 constructor roster
• Puzzle Society and the Modern Crossword
• Daily Crossword Links
• Paul McCartney's "Stately Horn"
• Adam Aaronson's Wordlisted

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