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Our Favorite Family-Friendly Puzzles for Thanksgiving
<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 40s
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
Apr 2025
Joyelle Nicole Johnson is Protecting Her Peace
<p>Welcome back! This week’s guest is the hilarious Joyelle Nicole Johnson! Joyelle and Caleb talk past day jobs, people watching, their favorite sushi places, turning 30, sleep, and so much more! </p><p><br></p><p>We are on TOUR! Come see So True LIVE in a city near you! Da ... Show More
57m 14s
Apr 2025
Justin Tranter Wakes Up Applauding
<p>Welcome back! This week’s guest is the immensely talented Justin Tranter! Justin and Caleb talk coming out stories, the early days of making money online, co-writing songs like Good Luck, Babe! with Chappell Roan, Centuries with Fall Out Boy, AI, and much more! </p><p><br ... Show More
1h 17m
Sep 18
Caitie Delaney Slept in a Coffin
<p>Welcome! This week’s guest is the hilarious Caitie Delaney! Caitie and Caleb talk unpaid internships, a harrowing experience they shared in London, their thoughts on AI, delivery robots, and much more! </p><p><br></p><p>Join our Substack for an exclusive post-episode chat ... Show More
59m 7s
Sep 25
Rachel Sennott is Popping In
<p>Welcome! This week’s guest is the talented and hilarious Rachel Sennott! Rachel and Caleb talk car accidents, a never before seen moment from early in her acting career, vocabulary words, and her new show I Love LA coming to HBO MAX on November 2nd! </p><p><br></p><p>Join ... Show More
1h 1m