"The First Crossword" LIVE w/ A.J. & Greg

Hello, Puzzlers! Today: A.J. & Greg present puzzling puzzles to each other.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 ...  Show more

Hello, Puzzlers! Today: enjoy this live episode recorded at the Caveat theater in NYC on 4/14/2026 with special guest Wyna Liu, editor of the New York Times Connections!Join host A.J. Jacobs and his guests as they puzzle–and laugh–their way through new spins on old favorites, lik ...  Show more

It seems these days everyone is making a podcast, from Michelle Obama and Kate Hudson to Alastair Campbell and Dua Lipa. Covering every subject from health and wellbeing to politics, food and even funerals, the last few years has seen a proliferation of new titles. Although only ...  Show more

We talk about why it’s powerful to pick the right word, a listener suggests having a weekend book and a weekday book to enjoy reading more, and we talk to the hilarious actor, writer, and singer Leslie Jordan about what it’s like to be an Internet sensation, his adventures in Hol ...  Show more

We talk to writer Ann Patchett about her powerful, compelling novel “The Dutch House.” Plus we shine a spotlight on Trevor Noah and his memoir “Born a Crime.” Get in touch: @gretchenrubin; @elizabethcraft; podcast@gretchenrubin.com Get in touch on Instagram: @GretchenRubin & @Liz ...  Show more

In this week's episode we learn more about the podcasts known as 3O Morbid Minutes, Ship Hits the Fan and Cult Podcast & their delightful hosts. The gang talks about where to jump in, some of their favorite episodes and much more. Follow Us On Twitter: https://twitter.com/elysewi ...  Show more