Hello, Puzzlers! Puzzling with us all this week: writer and activist Baratunde Thurston, host of "How to Citizen" and America Outdoors.
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 Chat GPT” and audio rebuses.
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Nov 24
Stephen J. Dubner plays "Geekonomics"
<p>Hello, Puzzlers! Puzzling with us today: <em>Freakonomics</em> author and podcaster Stephen J. Dubner!</p><p>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 origin ... Show More
39m 31s
Nov 21
Guess the Pun, World "Hello" Day, and Inside the Kryptos Scandal
<p>Hello, Puzzlers! Today: A.J. and Greg discuss a scandal that has shaken the world of cryptography enthusiasts.</p><p>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 ori ... Show More
33m 9s
Nov 19
Math Without Numbers and Words Without Letters
<p>Hello, Puzzlers! Today: A.J. & Greg present puzzling puzzles to each other.</p><p>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.</p><p>Subscribe to Hell ... Show More
28m 43s
Apr 2023
The Making of "Ways of Hearing"
Bonus to the Ways of Hearing podcast and book
A behind-the-scenes conversation with the creators of Ways of Hearing, the podcast and book. Hosted by author Damon Krukowski, with Radiotopia and Showcase executive producer Julie Shapiro, sound designer Ian Coss, MIT Press editor Ma ... Show More
1h 7m
Sep 2018
MAG 119 - Stranger and Stranger
<p>Case #0170708</p><br><p>Unknown.</p><br><p><br></p><p>Content Warnings for this episode are at the end of the show notes.</p><br><p>Thanks to this week's Patrons: Mr. Martin Spider, Sarah Elizabeth Solbrig, Gordon Aitken, Anjanette Schussler, Fadingleburg, Cody Watson, Elizabe ... Show More
17m 8s
Jan 2015
Ep 59: How to Create a Blockbuster Podcast (Part 2)
<p>(Part 2 of 2) How do you create a blockbuster podcast? This episode explores the tips, tricks, and best practices of a master. My guest is Alex Blumberg, who cut his teeth on the king of all radio shows (This American Life) and recently co-founded Giml ... Show More
47 m