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

December 22, 2025 47 mins

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.

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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.

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December 17, 2025 32 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.

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December 15, 2025 47 mins

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.

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December 12, 2025 30 mins

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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December 3, 2025 26 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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December 1, 2025 38 mins

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.

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November 28, 2025 29 mins

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.

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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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November 24, 2025 39 mins

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.

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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.

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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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November 17, 2025 40 mins

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.

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November 14, 2025 26 mins

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.

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November 12, 2025 30 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.

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Hello, Puzzlers! Puzzling with us today: the hosts of "Armchair Expert," Dax Shepard and Monica Padman!

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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November 6, 2025 10 mins

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!

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