Podcast Episodes

Erica Hernandez plays "Re-Treat at the Retreat"

Hello, Puzzlers! Puzzling with us today: Jury Duty Presents: Company Retreat actor Erica Hernandez!

Join host A.J. Jacobs and his guests as they puzzl…

3 weeks, 2 days ago

False Friends and Puzzle Rx

Hello, Puzzlers! Today: A.J. and Greg get some ill-advised medical advice and turn it into a puzzle, and play a listener-submitted puzzle!

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3 weeks, 5 days ago

Gemini Season and National Egg Day

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 th…

4 weeks ago

Tara DeFrancisco plays "Yes and And"

Hello, Puzzlers! Puzzling with us today: comedian and creator of HERE: The (Improvised) Musical, Tara DeFrancisco!

Join host A.J. Jacobs and his guest…

1 month ago

Burger Puns, Consonants, and HPs

Hello, Puzzlers! Today: A.J. and Greg celebrate an important holiday and play a listener-submitted puzzle!

Join host A.J. Jacobs and his guests as the…

1 month ago

State Names and Puzzlemaxxing

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 th…

1 month ago

Sam Reich plays "Chic Cheetah"

Hello, Puzzlers! Puzzling with us today: CEO of Dropout TV and host of Game Changer, Sam Reich! You can back the Kickstarter for Game Changer: Home E…

1 month ago

Net Worths, Trinomials, and Busting Stereotypes

Hello, Puzzlers! Today: A.J. and Greg talk precious gems, famous trios, and bust some pernicious stereotypes.

Join host A.J. Jacobs and his guests as …

1 month, 1 week ago

Spam Spam

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 th…

1 month, 1 week ago

Hello Puzzlers Live! at the American Crossword Puzzle Tournament

Hello, Puzzlers! Today: enjoy this live episode recorded at the American Crossword Puzzle Tournament in Stamford, Connecticut on 4/12/2026 with speci…

1 month, 1 week ago