Hello, Puzzlers!

Hello, Puzzlers! Today: A.J. and Greg discuss silent letters and Greg brings in a Bonza-inspired puzzle.

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.

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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.

Stephen J. Dubner, co-author of Freakonomics and host of Freakonomics Radio, joins AJ and Greg for pun-filled episode of “-onomics” mashups, retronyms, and brain-teasing wordplay. Along the way, he shares the story of an airport security agent who gave him the unforgettable nickname “St. Effen” and explains how he coined “penultimore."

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.

Hello, Puzzlers! Today: A.J. and Greg discuss a scandal that has shaken the world of cryptography enthusiasts.

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.

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.

Comedian, actor, author, and Have I Got News for You host Michael Ian Black returns to the podcast for a pun-filled episode of wordplay, movie-title mashups, and brain-bending trivia. Later, he tells the story of dropping out of college to tour the country as a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle.

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.

Hello, Puzzlers! Today: A.J. & Greg celebrate a very important holiday.

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.

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.

"Armchair Expert" podcasters Dax Shepard and Monica Padman return to the podcast for a hilarious round of puzzles, riddles, and name games. Highlights include Dax’s wildly unhinged strategy for surviving a cage with an unconscious lion, his theory that protein has become political, and the surprising story of how his mother went from disliking Idiocracy to calling it his best work.

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.

Hello, puzzlers! While we gear up for Season 3, enjoy this mini-episode to preview what we have in store for the upcoming year. And check out our newly launched Patreon! Come join our community for bonus episodes and other exclusive content!

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!

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.