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Jean & Mike Do The New York Times Crossword MP
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A short, fun and occasionally not unintentionally educational podcast in which two fans of the New York Times crossword describe their puzzle-solving travails.
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Friday, June 21, 2024 - Why, yes, Popeye Village *is* a thing
Send us a Text Message.This is Billy Bratton's 9th NYTimes crossword. He tends to specialize in Friday and Saturday puzzles, and this one is an excellent example of the genre, for reasons that we delve into, at length, in today's episode.Show note imagery: A major Maltese tourist attraction, Popeye Village!Contact Info:We love listener mail! Drop us a line, crosswordpodcast@icloud.com.Also, we're on FaceBook, so feel free to drop by there and strike up a conversation!
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Thursday, June 20, 2024 - Three cheers for the "era of good feelings"
Send us a Text Message.A slightly tricky Thursday crossword, especially confounding if one fails to grok the theme, a fate that temporarily befell both cohosts (in different ways: as usual, both cohosts solved alone, otherwise Mike would just slow Jean down to a tai-chi / glacial pace). We have all the deets inside, so have a listen and let us know what you think!Show note imagery: Valence electronsContact Info:We love listener mail! Drop us a line, crosswordpodcast@icloud.com.Also, we'r...
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Wednesday, June 19, 2024 - Happy Juneteenth!
Send us a Text Message.We are baaaack! And to welcome us, Brad Wiegmann and Joel Fagliano have provided a fascinating crossword to help us get back into the groove, so check out today's podcast and let us know what you think!Show note imagery: Hop o' My Thumb (really)Contact Info:We love listener mail! Drop us a line, crosswordpodcast@icloud.com.Also, we're on FaceBook, so feel free to drop by there and strike up a conversation!
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Sunday, June 2, 2024 - Look out, here comes a SQUIB! 🦵🏈
Send us a Text Message.Today's crossword was a real deal - two puzzles for the price of one, and each was a delight. We have all the deets inside, so do have a listen.This is our last podcast for two weeks-- we are taking our yearly Summer sabbatical -- so expect to hear from us starting ... in about two weeks! Show note imagery: Behold, a BEERAMIDContact Info:We love listener mail! Drop us a line, crosswordpodcast@icloud.com.Also, we're on FaceBook, so feel free to drop by there and str...
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Saturday, June 1, 2024 - The POSHEST crossword this week!
Send us a Text Message.A splendid Saturday crossword wraps up our crossword-solving week. Saturdays are by tradition the hardest crossword of the week, with the trickiest clues, and this one was definitely in that league. This was Eric Warren's second crossword in the NYTimes, and the first time he has won a JAMCOTWA (Jean And Mike Crossword Of The Week Award), so kudos for both!Show note imagery: Some delicious strawberry STRUDELSShow note video: MAXIMILIAN, the bionic dog 😀 🦮Contact Info:We...
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Friday, May 31, 2024 - We have a FIENDING for more Aidan Deshong crosswords!
Send us a Text Message.This is a beaut of a debut by Aidan Deshong, a high school senior just about to graduate, and head off to Harvey Mudd. Perhaps he'll major in Engimatology like legendary NYTimes crossword editor Will Shortz. The clues and answers in today's grid were, simply put, brilliant, as seen in 47A, Pricey oils, e.g., ART; 48A, Wet blanket?, DEW; and many, many others. To hear more, including a fascinating fact for Fun Fact Friday™️ -- you are cordially invited to download a...