Hello, Puzzlers!

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Hello, Puzzlers! episodes

January 23 Humble Pie and Bonnet Rippers
Hello, Puzzlers! Today: Greg and A.J. read listener mail and celebrate National Pie Day.
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.
Our community manager is Gary Buchler.
See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
33 min
January 21 Misdirections
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.
Our community manager is Gary Buchler.
See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
21 min
January 19 Grant Sanderson plays Which Big Number is Bigger: Math Puzzle
Grant Sanderson, creator of the wildly popular YouTube channel 3Blue1Brown, comes on the podcast to tackle mind-boggling number comparisons. Plus, discover how a bug in his Wordle-solving code led him to confidently recommend the wrong opening guess.
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.
Our community manager is Gary Buchler.
See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
45 min
January 16 Piano Tunas and Words of the Year
Hello, Puzzlers! Today: Greg and A.J. play a Boston-inspired puzzle and discuss the 2025 words of the year.
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.
Our community manager is Gary Buchler.
See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
34 min
January 14 The Dark Side of Disney
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.
Our community manager is Gary Buchler.
See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
30 min
January 12 John Koenig plays Ponder Sonder: Rhyming Puzzle
John Koenig, creator of The Dictionary of Obscure Sorrows, comes on the podcast to explore the wonderfully weird emotions we all feel but struggle to name. Plus, he takes on pun-filled puzzles that turn emotions into rhymes land reveals why boredom might be the secret ingredient to creativity.
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.
Our community manager is Gary Buchler.
See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
37 min
January 09 The Lengthy, Serpentine Pathway
Hello, Puzzlers! Today: Greg and A.J. play a listener-submitted puzzle and honor the late crossword constructor, Mel Taub.
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.
Our community manager is Gary Buchler.
See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
32 min
January 07 The Three Kinks
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.
Our community manager is Gary Buchler.
See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
21 min
January 05 Adam Felber plays Bent Movies: Letter Change
Writer and comedian Adam Felber joins AJ and Greg for a game of “Bent Movies,” turning 2025’s biggest films into hilarious one-letter-off titles.
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.
Our community manager is Gary Buchler.
See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
42 min
December 29, 2025 Julie Klausner plays Misunderstood TV Shows: Pop Culture Trivia
Comedy legend, writer, and Difficult People creator Julie Klausner joins A.J and Greg to puzzle over misunderstood TV shows, defend redheads, and explain why Gonzo and Scooter deserve no place in her Muppet universe.
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.
Our community manager is Gary Buchler.
See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
41 min

About 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…