236 episodes

Finally, your daily puzzle fix—in audio form! Every day, in 10 minutes or less, New York Times bestselling author A.J. Jacobs and his celebrity guests will puzzle–and laugh–their way through new spins on old puzzle favorites, like anagrams and palindromes, as well as quirky originals such as “Ask Chat GPT” and audio rebuses. 

Plus, Chief Puzzle Officer Greg Pliska joins A.J. each week to present new puzzles from the Puzzle Lab. And there’s a daily Extra Credit Puzzler for our Puzzlers at home. (Answers revealed in the following episode.) 


Subscribe to The Puzzler podcast today for more puzzling puzzles that will puzzle you, puzzlingly!


"The Puzzler with A.J. Jacobs" is distributed by iHeartPodcasts and is a co-production with Neuhaus Ideas. 


Our executive producers are Neely Lohmann and Adam Neuhaus of Neuhaus Ideas, and Lindsay Hoffman of iHeart Podcasts.


The show is produced by Jody Avirgan and Brittani Brown of Roulette Productions. 


Our Chief Puzzle Officer is Greg Pliska. Our associate producer is Andrea Schoenberg.

The Puzzler with A.J. Jacobs iHeartPodcasts

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    • 3.3 • 17 Ratings

Finally, your daily puzzle fix—in audio form! Every day, in 10 minutes or less, New York Times bestselling author A.J. Jacobs and his celebrity guests will puzzle–and laugh–their way through new spins on old puzzle favorites, like anagrams and palindromes, as well as quirky originals such as “Ask Chat GPT” and audio rebuses. 

Plus, Chief Puzzle Officer Greg Pliska joins A.J. each week to present new puzzles from the Puzzle Lab. And there’s a daily Extra Credit Puzzler for our Puzzlers at home. (Answers revealed in the following episode.) 


Subscribe to The Puzzler podcast today for more puzzling puzzles that will puzzle you, puzzlingly!


"The Puzzler with A.J. Jacobs" is distributed by iHeartPodcasts and is a co-production with Neuhaus Ideas. 


Our executive producers are Neely Lohmann and Adam Neuhaus of Neuhaus Ideas, and Lindsay Hoffman of iHeart Podcasts.


The show is produced by Jody Avirgan and Brittani Brown of Roulette Productions. 


Our Chief Puzzle Officer is Greg Pliska. Our associate producer is Andrea Schoenberg.

    The A-Maizing History Of Corn Mazes w/ A.J. and Greg

    The A-Maizing History Of Corn Mazes w/ A.J. and Greg

    Today, A.J. and Greg play a rhyming game featuring vegetables and games. Then, they get lost in the twists and turns of the history of the corn maze. They discuss mazes, labyrinths, obstacle courses and more.
    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 such as “Ask Chat GPT” and audio rebuses.
    Subscribe to The Puzzler podcast wherever you get your podcasts! 
    "The Puzzler with A.J. Jacobs" is distributed by iHeartPodcasts and is a co-production with Neuhaus Ideas. 
    Our executive producers are Neely Lohmann and Adam Neuhaus of Neuhaus Ideas, and Lindsay Hoffman of iHeart Podcasts.
    The show is produced by Jody Avirgan and Brittani Brown of Roulette Productions. 
    Our Chief Puzzle Officer is Greg Pliska. Our associate producer is Andrea Schoenberg.
    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    • 22 min
    "Epitaphs" w/ Mo Rocca [Best-Of Episode]

    "Epitaphs" w/ Mo Rocca [Best-Of Episode]

    The Puzzler team is taking a short summer break, and in the meantime we're bringing you some of our favorite episodes from the archives. We'll be back with brand new episodes soon!
    Hello, Puzzlers! Puzzling with us all this week: journalist, CBS correspondent, and “Mobituaries” podcast host Mo Rocca. 
    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 such as “Ask Chat GPT” and audio rebuses.
    Subscribe to The Puzzler podcast wherever you get your podcasts! 
    "The Puzzler with A.J. Jacobs" is distributed by iHeartPodcasts and is a co-production with Neuhaus Ideas. 
    Our executive producers are Neely Lohmann and Adam Neuhaus of Neuhaus Ideas, and Lindsay Hoffman of iHeart Podcasts.
    The show is produced by Jody Avirgan and Brittani Brown of Roulette Productions. 
    Our Chief Puzzle Officer is Greg Pliska. Our associate producer is Andrea Schoenberg.
    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    • 5 min
    "Malika in Topeka" w/ Malika Andrews [Best-Of Episode]

    "Malika in Topeka" w/ Malika Andrews [Best-Of Episode]

    The Puzzler team is taking a short summer break, and in the meantime we're bringing you some of our favorite episodes from the archives. We'll be back with brand new episodes soon!
    Puzzling with us today: sports journalist and host of NBA Today, Malika Andrews!
    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 such as “Ask Chat GPT” and audio rebuses.
    Subscribe to The Puzzler podcast wherever you get your podcasts! 
    "The Puzzler with A.J. Jacobs" is distributed by iHeartPodcasts and is a co-production with Neuhaus Ideas. 
    Our executive producers are Neely Lohmann and Adam Neuhaus of Neuhaus Ideas, and Lindsay Hoffman of iHeart Podcasts.
    The show is produced by Jody Avirgan and Brittani Brown of Roulette Productions. 
    Our Chief Puzzle Officer is Greg Pliska. Our associate producer is Andrea Schoenberg.
    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    • 10 min
    "Charades" w/ Dan Pashman (LIVE from On Air Fest!) [Best-Of Episode]

    "Charades" w/ Dan Pashman (LIVE from On Air Fest!) [Best-Of Episode]

    The Puzzler team is taking a short summer break, and in the meantime we're bringing you some of our favorite episodes from the archives. We'll be back with brand new episodes soon!
    Hello, Puzzlers! Today's episode was recorded live at the On Air Fest in Brooklyn, NY. Puzzling with us was: Dan Pashman, host of The Sporkful and author of the new book "Anything's Pastable."
    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 such as “Ask Chat GPT” and audio rebuses.
    Subscribe to The Puzzler podcast wherever you get your podcasts! 
    "The Puzzler with A.J. Jacobs" is distributed by iHeartPodcasts and is a co-production with Neuhaus Ideas. 
    Our executive producers are Neely Lohmann and Adam Neuhaus of Neuhaus Ideas, and Lindsay Hoffman of iHeart Podcasts.
    The show is produced by Jody Avirgan and Brittani Brown of Roulette Productions. 
    Our Chief Puzzle Officer is Greg Pliska. Our associate producer is Andrea Schoenberg.
    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    • 9 min
    Belushi's Sushi" w/ Vanessa and Jonah Bayer" [Best-Of Episode]

    Belushi's Sushi" w/ Vanessa and Jonah Bayer" [Best-Of Episode]

    The Puzzler team is taking a short summer break, and in the meantime we're bringing you some of our favorite episodes from the archives. We'll be back with brand new episodes soon!
    Hello, Puzzlers! Puzzling with us today: hosts of "How Did We Get Weird?", Vanessa and Jonah Bayer!
    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 such as “Ask Chat GPT” and audio rebuses.
    Subscribe to The Puzzler podcast wherever you get your podcasts! 
    "The Puzzler with A.J. Jacobs" is distributed by iHeartPodcasts and is a co-production with Neuhaus Ideas. 
    Our executive producers are Neely Lohmann and Adam Neuhaus of Neuhaus Ideas, and Lindsay Hoffman of iHeart Podcasts.
    The show is produced by Jody Avirgan and Brittani Brown of Roulette Productions. 
    Our Chief Puzzle Officer is Greg Pliska. Our associate producer is Andrea Schoenberg.
    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    • 8 min
    Weekend Favorites: "Big Foul Sports Teams" w/ Bomani Jones

    Weekend Favorites: "Big Foul Sports Teams" w/ Bomani Jones

    From time to time on the weekends, we’ll be bringing you some of our recent favorite episodes. Enjoy your weekend, and we’ll be back with a brand new puzzle on Monday!
    Hello, Puzzlers! Puzzling with us today: sports journalist, analyst, commentator, and host of "The Right Time with Bomani Jones," Bomani Jones!
    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 such as “Ask Chat GPT” and audio rebuses.
    Subscribe to The Puzzler podcast wherever you get your podcasts! 
    "The Puzzler with A.J. Jacobs" is distributed by iHeartPodcasts and is a co-production with Neuhaus Ideas. 
    Our executive producers are Neely Lohmann and Adam Neuhaus of Neuhaus Ideas, and Lindsay Hoffman of iHeart Podcasts.
    The show is produced by Jody Avirgan and Brittani Brown of Roulette Productions. 
    Our Chief Puzzle Officer is Greg Pliska. Our associate producer is Andrea Schoenberg.
    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    • 8 min

Customer Reviews

3.3 out of 5
17 Ratings

17 Ratings

girlrudy ,

It’s pretty bad…

I’m a big fan of Greg Pliska’s work and AJ Jacob’s writing. But this is just awful.
There have been some great guests but AJ isn’t a great host and the ads are about 50% of the show - which is SUPER annoying on such a short show.
I keep hanging on but I don’t know if I can take much more. Incredibly disappointing.

CookB1988S ,

Love the puzzles. Hate the long ads

I like started day with the puzzles. Although skipping the ads is not hard, it is annoying. There’s too many ads. Specially at the end.

Timtabulous ,

Puzzled

I’m puzzled as to where the Nov 24 episode is. The normally 80% advertising content has jumped to 99%. Interesting direction. Dare I say puzzling?

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