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.
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Grant Sanderson plays "Which Big Number is Bigger"
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. ... Show More
44m 8s
Jan 12
John Koenig plays "Ponder Sonder"
Hello, Puzzlers! Puzzling with us today: creator of The Dictionary of Obscure Sorrows, John Koenig!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 H ... Show More
36m 46s
Jun 2023
Imitation Game (with Dylan Hafer)
<p>Oh happy day, oh happy day-yyy! Sarah awakes fresh as a daisy, because her favorite flower is in bloom (she's talking about Shan). Thrilled at the opportunity to see fresh confessional looks and seasonal giggles, with equal parts curiosity and inspo about Pump Rules and RHONJ, ... Show More
1h 30m
Apr 2025
Joyelle Nicole Johnson is Protecting Her Peace
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! We are on TOUR! Come see So True LIVE in a city near you! Dates/Tickets can be found h ... Show More
1 h
Oct 2023
Square Pegs and Friendship Circles (with Damian Bellino)
<p>Sarah wakes from her cold med-induced slumber - possibly inspired by the chill between Shan and Gina, TBD - and sneezes a deep dive into fruition, with the true medical provider of sass whose copay is extra cackle: Dr. Damian Bellino (writer, producer, co-host of the pod "You ... Show More
1h 17m
Apr 2025
Justin Tranter Wakes Up Applauding
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! Join our Patreon f ... Show More
1h 21m
Apr 2025
Book Club: Let’s Talk About Adam Ross’s ‘Playworld’
<p>Set in New York in the 1980s, Adam Ross’s new novel, “Playworld,” tells the story of a young actor named Griffin as he navigates the chaos of the city, of his family and of being a teenager, and the dangers that swirl around each. </p><p>Although “Playworld” grapples with blea ... Show More
43m 55s