The Puzzler with A.J. Jacobs
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<p>Your puzzle diet just got an upgrade! On this season of Hello, Puzzlers! (the podcast formerly known as The Puzzler), New York Times bestselling author A.J. Jacobs and Chief Puzzle Officer Greg Pliska bring you celebrity puzzle showdowns, head-to-head word battles, and insider news straight from the Puzzle Lab. Expect anagrams, palindromes, quirky originals–and plenty of laughs. </p><p><br></p><p>Subscribe to the Hello, Puzzlers! podcast today for more puzzling puzzles that will puzzle you, puzzlingly. Can’t wait for the next episode? Join our Patreon community to get bonus content and original puzzles from A.J. and Greg. </p><p><br></p><p><a href="http://patreon.com/HelloPuzzlers" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Patreon.com/HelloPuzzlers</a></p>
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Recent Episodes
July 10, 2026
Highbrow meets Lowbrow, Odd One Out, and Clerihews
Host A.J. Jacobs and Chief Puzzle Officer Greg Pliska interview each other, exploring new twists on classic puzzles and original wordplay.
July 8, 2026
Breakups and Breakdowns
Host A.J. Jacobs and Chief Puzzle Officer Greg Pliska interview each other, exploring new spins on classic puzzles and original brain teasers.
July 6, 2026
Stephen J. Dubner plays "Geekonomics" [Best-Of Episode]
Host A.J. Jacobs interviews Freakonomics author Stephen J. Dubner about the surprising economic principles behind everyday puzzles.
646 total episodes available with 278 transcripts
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- What is The Puzzler with A.J. Jacobs?
<p>Your puzzle diet just got an upgrade! On this season of Hello, Puzzlers! (the podcast formerly known as The Puzzler), New York Times bestselling author A.J. Jacobs and Chief Puzzle Officer Greg Pliska bring you celebrity puzzle showdowns, head-to-head word battles, and insider news straight from the Puzzle Lab. Expect anagrams, palindromes, quirky originals–and plenty of laughs. </p><p><br></p><p>Subscribe to the Hello, Puzzlers! podcast today for more puzzling puzzles that will puzzle you, puzzlingly. Can’t wait for the next episode? Join our Patreon community to get bonus content and original puzzles from A.J. and Greg. </p><p><br></p><p><a href="http://patreon.com/HelloPuzzlers" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Patreon.com/HelloPuzzlers</a></p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
This podcast updates daily.
- Where can I listen to this podcast?
This podcast is available on 10 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
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Yes, this podcast regularly features guests.
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