Hello, Puzzlers!

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  Patre...

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 bonu...

Hello, Puzzlers! Puzzling with us today: creator of The Dictionary of Obscure Sorrows , John Koenig! 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...

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...

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 bonu...

Hello, Puzzlers! Puzzling with us today: writer, podcaster, and friend-of-the-show, Adam Felber! 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 , w...

Hello, Puzzlers! Puzzling with us today: NYC comedy legend and host of How Was Your Week with Julie Klausner , Julie Klausner! 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 commu...

Hello, Puzzlers! Puzzling with us today: author of Word Freak: Heartbreak, Triumph, Genius, and Obsession in the World of Competitive Scrabble Players , Stefan Fatsis! 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 podcast...

Hello, Puzzlers! Today: Greg and A.J. get schooled on holiday traditions and celebrate National Emo 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...

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 bonu...

Hello, Puzzlers! Puzzling with us today: Wait Wait...Don't Tell Me! panelist and CBS Sunday Morning contributor, Faith Salie! 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 o...

Hello, Puzzlers! Today: Greg invents new pasta, A.J. tests Greg on his onomatopoeic knowledge, and we read some listener mail! 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...

Hello, Puzzlers! Today: a special live episode that was recorded at the annual Wonderful World of Words Weekend at Mohonk Mountain House! 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...

Hello, Puzzlers! Puzzling with us today: author of Fleishman is in Trouble and Long Island Compromise , Taffy Brodesser-Akner! 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...

Hello, Puzzlers! Today: Greg quizzes A.J. on retail slang, Andrea gives Greg a listener-submitted puzzle, and the group discuss lengthy novels. 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...

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 bonu...

Hello, Puzzlers! Puzzling with us today: comedian Matthew Broussard! 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...

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...

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 bonu...

Hello, Puzzlers! Puzzling with us today:  Freakonomics author and podcaster Stephen J. Dubner! 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 , whe...

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  Pa...

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 bonu...

Hello, Puzzlers! Puzzling with us today: Have I Got News For You panelist Michael Ian Black! 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...

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...

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 epis...