Since we've been talking about names for the past couple of episodes, here's one of my favourites from the Allusiovaults: Yes, As In, featuring people who have names that are more usually found as common nouns and adjectives.Got thoughts and feelings about your own name? Share th ...Show more
234. No Names
Alexinomia is the aversion to saying people's names. Psychologist Thomas Ditye explains what it means to have this condition - in some cases not even saying your spouse's name during 25 years of marriage - and the research he and colleague Lisa Welleschik are doing to learn more ...Show more
Hello, Puzzlers! AJ has a new book out! You can order "The Year of Living Constitutionally" right now!. Puzzling with us today: our very own Chief Puzzle Officer, Greg Pliska. Join host A.J. Jacobs and his guests as they puzzle–and laugh–their way through new spins on old favorit ...Show more
Hello, Puzzlers! AJ has a new book out! You can order "The Year of Living Constitutionally" right now!. This week, we're gifting you a grab bag of puzzles from some of our favorite guests. Today: host of Chopped on the Food Network, Ted Allen! Join host A.J. Jacobs and his guests ...Show more
Hello, Puzzlers! AJ has a new book out! You can order "The Year of Living Constitutionally" right now!. This week, we're gifting you a grab bag of puzzles from some of our favorite guests. Today: journalist, author, and cultural pundit, Joel Stein. Join host A.J. Jacobs and his g ...Show more