Dissectologists is a podcast about jigsaw puzzles and the people who love them. From collectors and speed puzzlers to artists, designers, and neuroscientists, each episode explores how puzzles are made, why we’re drawn to them, and what keeps us coming back to the table. <br/><br/><a href="https://dissectologists.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast">dissectologists.substack.com</a>
Dissectologists
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Dissectologists is a podcast about jigsaw puzzles and the people who love them. From collectors and speed puzzlers to artists, designers, and neuroscientists, each episode explores how puzzles are made, why we’re drawn to them, and what keeps us coming back to the table. <br/><br/><a href="https://dissectologists.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast">dissectologists.substack.com</a>
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3/2/2026
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June 15, 2026
The Association Bringing Puzzlers Together
<p>This week on Dissectologists, I sat down with Becca Taylor and Faith Lindell-Taylor from the USA Jigsaw Puzzle Association.</p><p>We talked about the organization’s origin story, its role in competitive puzzling, and the many ways USA JPA is helping puzzlers find each other, whether they are racing against the clock or simply looking for people who also want to talk about puzzles all day.</p> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://dissectologists.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1">dissectologists.substack.com</a>
June 8, 2026
Who Gets Paid for the Art We Love
<p>This week on Dissectologists, I sat down with Kelly Striemer, the founder of Villager Puzzles, a women-owned puzzle company known for its artist-centered approach and commitment to human-made art.</p><p>We talked about puzzles as a way to unwind after long days, what it means to build a business around art, who gets paid when creative work succeeds, and why ownership matters.</p> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://dissectologists.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1">dissectologists.substack.com</a>
June 1, 2026
Four Thousand Puzzles Later
<p>This week on Dissectologists, I sat down with Liza Fireman, puzzle collector, creator of Puzzles by Liza, and the Guinness World Record holder for the largest collection of puzzles.</p><p>We talked about Ravensburger's history, quality, what it's like to tour the factory where millions of puzzles are made, and the enormous effort required to document more than four thousand puzzles for a world record.</p><p>But what surprised me most was where the conversation ended up.</p><p>Because after four thousand puzzles, the thing Liza remembers most isn't a puzzle at all.</p> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://dissectologists.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1">dissectologists.substack.com</a>
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