Every week on Performance Today™, Bruce Adolphe re-writes a familiar tune in the style of a classical composer. We get one of our listeners on the phone, and our caller listens to Bruce play his Piano Puzzler™. They then try to do two things: name the hidden tune, and name the composer whose style Bruce is mimicking. From American Public Media.
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Finally, your daily puzzle fix—in audio form! Every day, 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 ...
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This podcast discusses government, business and politics. We post a new episode every Saturday.
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Welcome to the Jigsaw The Puzzler podcast, where amazing things happen.
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Easy to visualize but challenging to solve: that's the kind of math puzzle you get here, one per episode. (Do you love the Car Talk Puzzler too? Yeah, that's what I'm trying for here, only with even more of a math bent.)
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"Inside the Puzzle Lab" w/ A.J. & Greg
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24:08Hello, Puzzlers! 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 favorites, like anagrams and palindromes, as well as quirky originals such as “Ask AI” and audio rebuses. Subscribe to The Puzzler podcast wherever you get your pod…
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Performance Today - Piano Puzzler 3/5/2025
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12:44Contestant: Jack Schroeder calling from Pasadena, CaliforniaAmerican Public Media által
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"Alphabet/Trademarks" w/ A.J. & Greg
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21:50Hello, Puzzlers! 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 favorites, like anagrams and palindromes, as well as quirky originals such as “Ask AI” and audio rebuses. Subscribe to The Puzzler podcast wherever you get your pod…
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"Instruments of Mass Distraction" w/ Alexandra Petri
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20:35Hello, Puzzlers! Puzzling with us today: satirist and columnist for The Washington Post, Alexandra Petri! 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 AI” and audio rebuses. Subscribe to The Puzzler podcast wherever…
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"Everyone is Hiding Something" w/ Alexandra Petri
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13:58Hello, Puzzlers! Puzzling with us today: satirist and columnist for The Washington Post, Alexandra Petri! 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 AI” and audio rebuses. Subscribe to The Puzzler podcast wherever…
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"Bill Clinton's Bill" w/ Alexandra Petri
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17:30Hello, Puzzlers! Puzzling with us today: satirist and columnist for The Washington Post, Alexandra Petri! 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 AI” and audio rebuses. Subscribe to The Puzzler podcast wherever…
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"Oscar Oscars" w/ Julie Jacobs
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23:09Hello, Puzzlers! Puzzling with us today: friend-of-the-show and self-described Oscars expert, Julie Jacobs! 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 …
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"Long Vowels Short/Tongue Twisters" w/ A.J. & Greg
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22:09Hello, Puzzlers! 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 favorites, like anagrams and palindromes, as well as quirky originals such as “Ask AI” and audio rebuses. Subscribe to The Puzzler podcast wherever you get your pod…
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Performance Today - Piano Puzzler 2/26/2025
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13:24Contestant: Joanna Zeleznik calling from Salt Point, New YorkAmerican Public Media által
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"Blue or Hill" w/ Dan Barber
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17:36Hello, Puzzlers! Puzzling with us today: author, chef, and co-owner of Family Meal at Blue Hill and Blue Hill at Stone Barns, Dan Barber! 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 AI” and audio rebuses. Subscribe…
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"Barber's Arbor" w/ Dan Barber
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20:17Hello, Puzzlers! Puzzling with us today: author, chef, and co-owner of Family Meal at Blue Hill and Blue Hill at Stone Barns, Dan Barber! 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 AI” and audio rebuses. Subscribe…
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"Grammar Day" w/ Ellen Jovin and Brandt Johnson
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24:18Hello, Puzzlers! Puzzling with us today: author and creator of the Grammar Table, Ellen Jovin. Make sure to check out the upcoming NYC screening of Rebel with a Clause, directed by her husband, Brandt Johnson, on March 4! Join host A.J. Jacobs and his guests as they puzzle–and laugh–their way through new spins on old favorites, like anagrams and pa…
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"Palindromes" w/ Adam Sank
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16:24Hello, Puzzlers! Puzzling with us today: comedian Adam Sank! 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 wi…
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"Bizarro the Sequel" w/ Barry Sonnenfeld
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20:39Hello, Puzzlers! Puzzling with us today: the iconic director of Men in Black, Get Shorty, The Addams Family, and more, Barry Sonnenfeld! 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. Subs…
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Performance Today - Piano Puzzler 2/19/2025
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13:10Contestant: Shawn Weil calling from Melrose, MassachusettsAmerican Public Media által
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"Barry Sonnenfeld's B.S." w/ Barry Sonnenfeld
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19:53Hello, Puzzlers! Puzzling with us today: the iconic director of Men in Black, Get Shorty, The Addams Family, and more, Barry Sonnenfeld! 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. Subs…
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"Bizarro Movie Titles" w/ Barry Sonnenfeld
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22:12Hello, Puzzlers! Puzzling with us today: the iconic director of Men in Black, Get Shorty, The Addams Family, and more, Barry Sonnenfeld! 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. Subs…
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"Valentine's Day Puzzles" w/ A.J. & Greg
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22:42Hello, Puzzlers! 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 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 yo…
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"Inside the Puzzle Lab" w/ A.J. & Greg
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19:16Hello, Puzzlers! 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 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 yo…
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"Spring or Field" w/ Mike Reiss
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18:01Hello, Puzzlers! Puzzling with us today: former showrunner and writer for The Simpsons, Mike Reiss! 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…
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Performance Today - Piano Puzzler 2/12/2025
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10:33Brian Coyne calling from Mt. Vernon, WashingtonAmerican Public Media által
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"Budapest Bud" w/ Mike Reiss
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19:19Hello, Puzzlers! Puzzling with us today: former showrunner and writer for The Simpsons, Mike Reiss! 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…
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"Tom Hanks' Hanky" w/ Mike Reiss
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20:55Hello, Puzzlers! Puzzling with us today: former showrunner and writer for The Simpsons, Mike Reiss! 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…
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"Superb Owl" w/ A.J. & Greg
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19:34Hello, Puzzlers! 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 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 yo…
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"Ask AI" w/ Joseph Gordon-Levitt
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15:57Hello, Puzzlers! Puzzling with us today: actor, filmmaker, and entrepreneur, Joseph Gordon-Levitt! 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 …
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Performance Today - Piano Puzzler 2/5/2025
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11:04Contestants: Olivia & Ben Lawson calling from Yorktown, VirginiaAmerican Public Media által
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"Levitt or Leave It" w/ Joseph Gordon-Levitt
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17:31Hello, Puzzlers! Puzzling with us today: actor, filmmaker, and entrepreneur, Joseph Gordon-Levitt! 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 …
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"Ditloids" w/ Joseph Gordon-Levitt
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16:26Hello, Puzzlers! Puzzling with us today: actor, filmmaker, and entrepreneur, Joseph Gordon-Levitt! 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 …
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"Polar Bear Knuckle Boxing" w/ A.J. & Greg
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21:42Hello, Puzzlers! 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 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 yo…
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"Charades" w/ Zach Sherwin
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19:58Hello, Puzzlers! Puzzling with us today: comedian, rapper, and host of The Crossword Show, Zach Sherwin! 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 whe…
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Performance Today - Piano Puzzler 1/29/2025
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11:12Contestant: Diane Lusk calling from Southport, North CarolinaAmerican Public Media által
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"Kosher Wine" w/ Zach Sherwin
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19:08Hello, Puzzlers! Puzzling with us today: comedian, rapper, and host of The Crossword Show, Zach Sherwin! 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 whe…
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"Earbuses" w/ Zach Sherwin
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20:12Hello, Puzzlers! Puzzling with us today: comedian, rapper, and host of The Crossword Show, Zach Sherwin! 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 whe…
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Puzzler x Mission Implausible
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13:18A.J. was recently a guest on the excellent podcast "Mission Implausible," hosted by former high-level CIA operatives John Sipher and Jerry O'Shea. Here is part of their conversation about puzzles and spy craft. Check out the full episode and subscribe to Mission Implausible on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts! /// "The Puzzler with …
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"Lyrical Movies" w/ A.J. & Greg
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22:21Hello, Puzzlers! 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 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 yo…
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"Fact-Checking" w/ Katie Nolan
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19:49Hello, Puzzlers! Puzzling with us today: Emmy-winning sports comedy personality and host of the brand-new podcast "Casuals", Katie Nolan! 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. Sub…
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Contestant: Claire Nalven calling from Waltham, MassachusettsAmerican Public Media által
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"In the Form of a Question" w/ Katie Nolan
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18:19Hello, Puzzlers! Puzzling with us today: Emmy-winning sports comedy personality and host of the brand-new podcast "Casuals", Katie Nolan! 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. Sub…
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"Sports Shmorts" w/ Katie Nolan
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20:27Hello, Puzzlers! Puzzling with us today: Emmy-winning sports comedy personality and host of the brand-new podcast "Casuals", Katie Nolan! 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. Sub…
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