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Jul 27
44m 33s

G.T. Karber plays "Murdle Hurdle"

Adam Neuhaus
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Hello, Puzzlers! Puzzling with us today: creator of the Murdle daily murder mystery puzzle and book series, G.T. Karber!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 jo ... Show More
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