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Hello, Puzzlers!

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Green Bay Packers
New England Patriots
Washington Wizards
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Your puzzle diet just got an upgrade! On this season of Hello, Puzzlers! (the podcast formerly known as The Puzzler), New York Times bestselling author A.J. Jacobs and Chief Puzzle Officer Greg Pliska bring you celebrity puzzle showdowns, head-to-head word battles, and insider news straight from the Puzzle Lab. Expect anagrams, palindromes, quirky originals–and plenty of laughs.

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Hello, Puzzlers! Puzzling with us today: sports journalist and broadcaster, Taylor Rooks!

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 or... more

Hello, Puzzlers! Today: Greg and A.J. read listener mail and play more math 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 origina... more

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.

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Hello, Puzzlers! Puzzling with us today: Emmy winner for Somebody Somewhere and author of Actress of a Certain Age, Jeff Hiller!

Join host A.J. Jacobs and his guests as they puzzle–and laugh–their way through new spins on old favorites, like anagram... more

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Recent Guests

Jeff Hiller
Emmy Award winner and author
HBO
Episode: Jeff Hiller plays "Eat, Pry, Love"
Grant Sanderson
Math YouTuber known for his visual explanations of mathematical concepts.
3Blue1Brown
Episode: Grant Sanderson plays "Which Big Number is Bigger"
John Koenig
Author of The Dictionary of Obscure Sorrows and YouTuber
The Dictionary of Obscure Sorrows
Episode: John Koenig plays "Ponder Sonder"
Julie Klausner
Comedian, writer, and podcaster known for her work in television.
Hulu, co-creator of Difficult People
Episode: Julie Klausner plays "Misunderstood TV Shows"
Stefan Fatsis
Expert on dictionaries and author of several books including 'Unabridged' and 'Word Freak'.
Episode: Stefan Fatsis plays "Scrabble Scramble"
Taffy Brodesser-Akner
Writer for The New York Times and bestselling author of novels such as "Fleishman Is In Trouble."
The New York Times
Episode: Taffy Brodesser-Akner plays "Sorbet/Sorbette"
Matthew Broussard
Hilarious standup comic known for brilliant wordplay.
Host of The Pun Show on Instagram and YouTube
Episode: Matthew Broussard plays "Oh Owe Eau"
Michael Ian Black
Comedian and actor, known for his roles in 'The State' and 'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles'
CNN
Episode: Michael Ian Black plays "Bored Games"
Chris Winterbauer
Co-host of What Went Wrong, a podcast that dives into the stories behind famous movies
What Went Wrong Movie Podcast
Episode: "Cheerful Earful LIVE" w/ Chris Winterbauer

Hosts

A.J. Jacobs
Host and New York Times bestselling author, known for his engaging story-telling and puzzle challenges.
Greg Pliska
Chief Puzzle Officer, known for his creativity in puzzle design and interactive segments.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 418 ratings
  • Kindness

    After almost 600 episodes, what really stands out to me is the kindness of both the hosts. That has kept me coming back as much as the puzzles themselves.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ????@!?!?!?!
    United States2 months ago
  • There used to be guests on this podcast, which I found preferable because it gave listeners more voices. I am not very happy with this season's retool.

    Podcast Addict
    3
    CapeCodDJFred
    3 months ago
  • Out-Pedant the Pedant

    You didn't do the third statement :(

    See You Later Alligator

    In a While Crocodile

    Not Too Soon, You Big Baboon

    When I googled to get the spellings right, I found that there is a song:

    See you later, alligator

    In a while, crocodile

    Give a hug, ladybug

    Blow a kiss, jellyfish!

    See you soon, big baboon

    Out the door, dinosaur

    Take care, polar bear

    Wave goodbye, butterfly!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    LostAgain
    United States5 months ago
  • Ads Galore

    Most of the podcast seems to be ads

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Bmgk2
    United States5 months ago
  • Fun and easy!

    A great way to start the day! Only ~20 minutes, fun and easygoing, and not political at all!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BradleyJ2009
    United States6 months ago

Listeners Say

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Listeners appreciate the blend of humor and puzzle-solving, especially the daily format that engages their minds.
There are complaints about commercial breaks being too lengthy, disturbing the flow of the content.
Many enjoy the interactions with celebrity guests, making the episodes feel lively and fun.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#23
United States/Leisure/Games
Apple Podcasts
#143
United States/Leisure
Apple Podcasts
#42
Canada/Leisure/Games
Apple Podcasts
#242
Canada/Leisure
Apple Podcasts
#41
Australia/Leisure/Games
Apple Podcasts
#1
Mexico/Leisure/Games

Talking Points

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Jeff Hiller plays "Eat, Pry, Love"
Q: What do you like about your character Joel?
He is a good person. He's someone who's there for other people. He's compassionate, but he's still funny.
Jeff Hiller plays "Eat, Pry, Love"
Q: How did you come up with the title of your book?
I wanted the title to be Middle-aged Ingenue, but my editor didn't trust that people knew what the word ingenue meant.
Piano Tunas and Words of the Year
Q: How is it you know so much about American history in the early founding of the United States?
Greg mentions he wrote a book about it, yet did not include some specific historical terms.
Grant Sanderson plays "Which Big Number is Bigger"
Q: How can we overcome math phobia?
Grant suggests that math is often misunderstood, with many people having negative associations from their school experiences. Engaging with math through puzzles can help make it enjoyable and less intimidating.
Grant Sanderson plays "Which Big Number is Bigger"
Q: Can you give us a quick summary of what you discovered with your Wordle math?
Grant mentions using Wordle as a way to introduce information theory, exploring how to find the opening word that gives you the most information based on probabilities.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Hello, Puzzlers!

What is Hello, Puzzlers! about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A blend of humor, wordplay, and creative puzzles defines this engaging audio series where listeners are encouraged to challenge their thinking in a lighthearted way. The typical format includes celebrity guests and fun segments centered around various puzzles like anagrams, wordplay challenges, and thematic puzzles related to occasions or popular culture. The episodes aim to entertain as much as they inform, providing listeners with amusing anecdotes and clever conversations that illuminate the fascinating intricacies of language and puzzles. Unique features include both engaging discussions with guests and interactive puzzles that invite audience participation, making it suitable for anyone looking to experience an enjoyable mental workout... more

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1. Jeff Hiller
2. Grant Sanderson
3. John Koenig
4. Julie Klausner
5. Stefan Fatsis
6. Taffy Brodesser-Akner
7. Matthew Broussard
8. Michael Ian Black

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