It wouldn’t be Wednesday without some Riddles! This week we have riddles submitted by listeners, a chess funeral, and the return of Pretzel Jesus and JP Riddles. The crew crew also gets stuck on an elevator for 5 whole minutes. Then Erin remembers the date of a historical event and WILL NOT LET IT GO. Stick around for a conman barber and an incompetent somme ... Show More
May 2021
RQG 195 - The One That Got Away
Join Alex, Helen, Bryn, Lydia, and Ben as they meet the architects of a possible solution.This week Azu offers a piggyback, Hamid washes up, Zolf is gonna bust in, and Cel gets very focused.Content Notes:Taunting & insultsDisinfectionHiveminds & mind controlDiscussion of: food, m ... Show More
47m 31s
Aug 2024
"Charades" w/ David Wain
Hello, Puzzlers! Puzzling with us today: comedian, writer, and director for the new Peacock series Mr. Throwback, David Wain! 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 quir ... Show More
13m 17s
May 2021
RQG 196 - A Brief Catchup
Join Alex, Helen, Bryn, Lydia, and Ben as they set out to retrieve the final piece of the puzzle.This week Cel finds a kindred spirit, Zolf can make all the statements he wants, Azu is enthused about the armory, and Hamid prepares a code.Content Notes:Social anxietyBody horror & ... Show More
44m 36s
Feb 2025
"Inside the Puzzle Lab" w/ A.J. & Greg
Hello, Puzzlers! Puzzling with us today: our very own Chief Puzzle Officer, Greg Pliska. 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 such as “Ask AI” and aud ... Show More
24m 58s
Apr 2021
RQG 191 - Friends in Low Places
Join Alex, Helen, Bryn, Lydia, and Ben as they navigate familiar tunnels and unfamiliar foes.This week Cel makes shocking traps, Hamid prepares a tip, Azu hopes to be mistaken for a stall, and Zolf would never freak out.Content Notes:Body horror & undeadTunnels & undergroundMemor ... Show More
42m 45s