Hello, Puzzlers!

Hello, Puzzlers!

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. Subscribe to the Hello, Puzzlers! podcast today for more puzzling puzzles that will puzzle you, puzzlingly. Can’t wait for the next episode? Join our Patreon community to get bonus content and original puzzles from A.J. and Greg. Patreon.com/HelloPuzzlers

Episodes

February 27, 2026 28 mins

Hello, Puzzlers! Today: we play a listener-submitted puzzle, find monsters hidden in words, and celebrate Greg's birthday with a special 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.

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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...

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February 23, 2026 45 mins

Hello, Puzzlers! Puzzling with us today: host of "The Economics of Everyday Things," Zachary Crockett!

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 ...

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February 20, 2026 30 mins

Hello, Puzzlers! Today: Greg recounts some moments and puzzles from the recent MIT Mystery Hunt!

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 an...

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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...

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February 16, 2026 37 mins

Hello, Puzzlers! Puzzling with us today: former Survivor contestant and author of "Escape!", Stephen Fishbach!

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 fin...

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February 13, 2026 26 mins

Hello, Puzzlers! Today: Greg and A.J. 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 c...

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February 11, 2026 33 mins

Hello, Puzzlers! Today: A.J. & Greg play some puzzles from Lone Shark Games! You can purchase The Hunting of the Shark puzzle book from their website!

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 ...

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February 9, 2026 47 mins

Hello, Puzzlers! Puzzling with us today: author Brad Meltzer!

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!

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February 6, 2026 27 mins

Hello, Puzzlers! Today: Greg and A.J. play a listener-submitted puzzle and celebrate National Working Naked 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 b...

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February 4, 2026 27 mins

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...

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February 2, 2026 41 mins

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 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 ...

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January 30, 2026 26 mins

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 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 excl...

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January 28, 2026 27 mins

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...

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January 26, 2026 47 mins

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 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,...

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January 23, 2026 32 mins

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 ...

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January 21, 2026 20 mins

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...

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Hello, Puzzlers! Puzzling with us today: creator of the educational Youtube channel 3Blue1Brown, Grant Sanderson!

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 ...

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January 16, 2026 33 mins

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 ...

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January 14, 2026 29 mins

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...

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