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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Fill Me In is a crossword podcast, or at least, that's what it pretends to be. Most of the time, it's about other things (including, but not limited to: soup, Thor, Rosana Ñler, sandwiches, Stephen Sondheim, Viewer Mail, vuvuzelas, inappropriate glorification of the E Division, and more), but occasionally, we also talk about crosswords.
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WAMC's Friday quiz segment, Any Questions?, puts news director Ian Pickus in the hot seat, as he and listeners field questions from resident quizzer Mike Nothnagel. Nothnagel is Associate Professor of mathematics at The Culinary Institute of America, and a crossword constructor for the New York Times and Games Magazine, among other outlets. Often, Mike and Ian switch seats or feature guest answerers, such as Will Shortz, Liane Hansen, John Flansburgh and Mike Doughty. Any Questions? airs Fri ...
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A podcast about practical Christianity. Christians live in a culture hostile to righteousness, self-control and God's judgment to come. This podcast is about getting your mind and your heart in line with Jesus' Words and Way because He is the Way, the Truth and the Life! All Scriptures quoted are from the New International Version. You can follow me on Twitter @kingdom_saint. Walk with the Lord and be a blessing! Study the Bible with me: http://pedro-gelabert.worldbibleschool.org/ Support th ...
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Two amateur crossword lovers come together weekly to share new trivia topics with each other... and you... hopefully
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mysteryhints@gmail.com Listen. Learn. Engage. Welcome to Crossword , where we dive into fascinating interviews with authors exploring history, politics, culture, and art. Join us as we uncover intriguing insights and stories that shape our understanding of today’s world and its rich tapestry of ideas. Whether you're passionate about exploring the cultural impact of art or understanding how history influences our political landscape, each episode promises to enrich your perspective and inspir ...
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Bianca Brady and Olivia Shepson take you through the week's NYT crossword puzzles. They discuss their times, what they loved, what they hated, and how they knew what they know.
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Crossnerds is the world's best—er, nerdiest—crossword puzzle podcast. Editors, constructors, solvers, and allies deliver piping-hot takes on the New York Times crossword puzzle and the vast cruciuniverse of wordplay beyond.
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We attempt to solve crossword puzzles and wind up talking about really anything that comes to mind.
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Colin and Laura are expert crossword puzzle solvers. Join them as they solve the NYT Thursday puzzle, banter about work and life, and entertain you, the lovely listener. Email us at crossedpod@gmail.com.
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A show that's a mix of escape room puzzles and tabletop role-playing.
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Every week we do the crossword - this nearly always leads to some very Cross Words...
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Writer, comedian, and social gadabout Lucas Murphy sits down with friends and contemporaries to solve the New York Times crossword puzzle. Along the way he might just learn a little bit about life, love, and the meaning of archaic words.
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A podcast about psychoanalysis, politics, pop culture, and the ways we suffer now, featuring Abby Kluchin & Patrick Blanchfield
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On The Grid is a crossword puzzle podcast hosted by Michael Sharp and Lena Webb
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What does it take to get hired in a remote role with a WordPress company? Find out on Get Hired. Our guests are the people who do the hiring at WordPress companies, and the topics we cover will help you get hired in the WordPress space. Build or boost your career by learning with us.
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Podcast version of the campy, retro YouTube show. Outrageous discussions on horror, comedy, fantasy & sci-fi (but primarily horror) 🎃 https://www.youtube.com/c/TheCULTSHOW
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The ONLY Hallmark podcast that primarily focuses on your favorite Hallmark mysteries. Andrea and Eric review the newest mysteries, discuss the classic ones, interview the stars you love, and share the Hallmark lifestyle. So kick back and enjoy some fun Hallmark mystery talk and a whole lot more fun! Follow us on Instagram @hallmarkmysteriesandmore **This podcast was created by fans for fans and is NOT affiliated with or sponsored by Hallmark or the Hallmark Channel. **
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Here on The Fiction and Copy Decoded Podcast, you'll discover how fiction and copywriting borrow from each other, and how you can use one (or both) to grow in your writing skill. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fiction-and-copy-decoded/support
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Produced by Connecticut Public, 'Where We Live' puts Connecticut in context. Host Catherine Shen brings us fascinating, informed, in-depth conversations and stories beyond news headlines. We start local, but we take time to explore domestic and international issues and consider how they impact us personally and here at home.
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Five-time winner of Best Education Podcast in the Podcast Awards. Grammar Girl provides short, friendly tips to improve your writing and feed your love of the English language. Whether English is your first language or your second language, these grammar, punctuation, style, and business tips will make you a better and more successful writer. Grammar Girl is a Quick and Dirty Tips podcast.
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"પુસ્તક વાંચન સત્રો" મારા લખેલ પુસ્તક "સંજીવની સ્પર્શ" ની પ્રથમ વર્ષગાંઠ પર ગુજરાતી સાહિત્યરસિકો માટે Live Book Reading Session નું આયોજન કર્યું છે. અત્યારેજ નીચે આપેલ લિંક પર જઈ Follow/Subscribe કરી Notification On કરો અને અચૂક Online જોડાવ, 12 December થી દર શનિવારે રાત્રે ૧૦ વાગ્યે. https://www.youtube.com/rajeshteli https://www.facebook.com/rajesh.teli.77 https://www.instagram.com/telirajesh4 https://www.twitter.com/rjshteli *-*-*-*-*-*-*-* Book Reading Sessions as well as Our Talk Show ...
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Election Day 2024 is a highly anticipated event that will determine the future of the country. Many people are curious about when this significant day will take place. The 2024 election is scheduled for Tuesday, November 5th. With each passing day, the anticipation and excitement grow, as citizens wonder how many days are left until election results 2024. It is a time when candidates are vying for the highest office in the land, President; and the outcome of the general election will shape t ...
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A new podcast from the long-running newsletter, Data Is Plural (data-is-plural.com). Each episode distills an expert interview into a crisp 15 minutes, taking you behind the scenes of another surprising dataset. One season = five episodes.
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A podcast hosted by Peter Thomson and Stewart Grant, two clinical psychologists who are interested in almost everything.
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A monthly podcast telling the stories of trailblazing students from the University of Virginia who are transforming their passions into lives and careers. They aren’t standing on anyone’s shoulders.
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Casey and Alex talk about lunch and other stuff
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The latest podcast feed searching 'Dr. Sinclair B. Ferguson' on SermonAudio.
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Welcome to random thoughts with Grant i we talk about random things we will have a Grand old time with everything so enjoy and subscribe you wont regret it! :-)
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The TOAD iService Podcast is a podcast based around modern day technology. Episodes cover the opportunities technology offers, interviews with people who use tech for their work, developments for Apple and other tech companies, tutorials, and more.
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When we meet our childhood heroes as adults we find all the racism, sexism, and classism that our society raised us with. That's what happened when we reexamined the Nancy Drew series and took a hard look at the "American Values" that she promotes. In each episode we will banter lightheartedly about another Nancy Drew Novel, including thoughtful analysis about what social norms it reveals. Whether you've ever been a fan of Nancy Drew, or like us absorbed vast amounts of media or mystery nove ...
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Jynx and Alisha of comedy duo, Lady Bizness, have always wanted to be a part of a book-club, but with their busy schedules they just don’t have the time to read. On Overbooked, Jynx and Alisha are starting a book-club, where absolutely no reading is required.
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The World Within explores the inner workings and unanswered questions of some of our world’s unique and uncommon jobs, hobbies, or personal endeavors. This podcast seeks to ask the questions that so many wonder, but have never found answers to, or discover new and curious pursuits outside the definition of conventional.
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Fingers on Buzzers is brought to you by comedian and keen amateur quizzer Lucy Porter, alongside The Chase's very own Jenny Ryan. Whether you’re a Pointless armchair aficionado, nostalgic for the days of Going for Gold, or a bona fide Mastermind, this is the podcast for you. Jenny and Lucy speak to a host of people who work behind the scenes of our favourite TV quiz shows, including James Harkin (QI), Roger Tilling (the ‘Voice’ of University Challenge) and Jenny Hawker (Only Connect); plus w ...
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10 questions. 10 points. 10 minutes. Hello, I’m Carol Vorderman and welcome to Perfect 10, the daily quiz that’s guaranteed to educate, entertain…and irritate! Each weekday I’ll have ten questions that’ll really get your synapses firing and maybe get you groaning when I reveal the answers. Make sure you subscribe, follow and ‘like’ to get our episodes as soon as they drop, available through Acast on all major Podcast Channels and our Perfect 10 YouTube Channel. So, why not join us Monday to ...
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Wednesday, August 28, 2024 - TROI and KLINGON? Sensors detect a Star-Trek mini-theme, cap'n!
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A delightfully complex theme by Jesse Goldberg, cleverly finessing the rule that the answer to a clue should not appear in the clue. Highly original and entertaining, we approve and thereby bestow a full 5 squares on the JAMCR scale. Deets inside. Remember when listening to this podcast, if you have not solved the puzzle yourself, it is easier to f…
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PODCAST - Anger – When Your Spirit is Out of Control – Enemies of the Mind – Part 8
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Anger is a natural part of our emotional spectrum. The Bible admonishes us to sin not in our anger, rather than condemning the emotion itself. To manage our emotions effectively and prevent anger from dominating us, we can seek guidance on how to handle these feelings constructively. YT: https://www.youtube.com/live/3aYU8MQuI90?si=UnOwIAbaB2970LAB&…
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This one's another in the crossword clue series for fiction prompts--this time about a curious computer program (partially). --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fiction-and-copy-decoded/support
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Puzzling over crosswords with the editors of NYT Games
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It's an hour for puzzle lovers! Everdeen Mason, Editorial Director of Games for The New York Times and Joel Fagliano, Digital Puzzles Editor and Creator of The Mini Crossword talk about The Crossword, Spelling Bee, Connections and more. Plus, we’re celebrating 10 years of the Mini! GUESTS: Everdeen Mason: Editorial Director for Games for The New Yo…
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A Complete Review of Crossword Mysteries: Terminal Descent
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In this week's episode, we break down the 4th installment of Crossword Mysteries starring Lacey Chabert and Brennan Elliott. Synopsis of Mystery After volunteering to participate in a crossword-solving competition with a new supercomputer, crossword puzzle editor Tess Harper finds herself swept up in the investigation of the bizarre murder of the t…
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Possession (1981) & Horror Director Crossword
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In light of recent news of a remake, Sandra thought it best we discuss this doozy of a film. Get ready for heavy subject matter with a large dose of WTF?? Support For Maui Hawai‘i Community Foundation https://www.hawaiicommunityfoundation.org/maui-strong Hawai'i Salvation Army https://hawaii.salvationarmy.org Aloha United Way https://www.auw.org La…
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A Complete Review of Nelly Knows Mysteries: A Fatal Engagement
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This week we discuss Hallmark Mysteries latest mystery, Nelly Knows Mysteries: A Fatale Engagement. Synopsis When advice columnist Nelly finds her childhood friend Dahlia's boyfriend dead, she joins Detective Hogan to help find the killer. However, as suspicions creep in, Dahlia becomes a prime suspect. Starring Pascale Hutton and Kavan Smith. Andr…
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A doctor expressing his views on Incarnation of Shri Krishna
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Ep. 297 My Brother Got Me Thinking About My Life
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He's cool like that, and this also works in fiction and business too. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fiction-and-copy-decoded/support
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Tuesday, August 27, 2024 - Benoit MANDELBROT was a genius, and that's a f(r)act!
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A clever Tuesday crossword by Julia Hoepner, with a theme that was as good as it was bad, which we promise will make sense once you've listened to the podcast! It's also Tuesday, time for Triplet Tuesday, and this time Jean's in the hot seat. To hear how she fared, we most sincerely and earnestly beseech you to a) download, b) listen up, and c) enj…
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Bill and Dani escape multiple classrooms in this fan created escape room from David Battoe Check out the images and write up for this Escape Room below to follow along, or play yourself! https://www.consumethismedia.com/exit-exam For everything Escape This Podcast, head to https://www.consumethismedia.com/escape-this-podcast To hang out with us and…
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Navigating Divided Berlin in 'The Berlin Apartment' with Bryn Turnbull
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Send us a Text Message. Ever wondered how a city could be divided by more than just a wall? Join me, Michele McAloon, as I sit down with the brilliant Bryn Turnbull to navigate the poignant and gripping world of historical fiction in her latest book, "The Berlin Apartment." We promise you'll gain a deeper understanding of Berlin's turbulent history…
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How to get your garden flood resilient and fall ready
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It’s been a summer with all sorts of weather. We’ve seen flooding, and high heat putting our gardens through all sorts of chaos. Today, horticulturist Charlie Nardozzi join us to talk about this hot, cold, wet, dry, stormy, sunny chaotic gardening year! It’s not too late to start planting your fall crops. We hear what plants could thrive this seaso…
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Cat Idioms. 'Summerween' and other blends. Bankery
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1010. We'd never be accused of belling the cat, but we did let our curiosity get the best of us when sniffing around common cat-related idioms. Plus, little did we know that we're already in Augtober and Summerween! Grab a pumpkin-spiced treat and come on an adventure through the looking glass to learn about portmanteau words. The "cat idoims" segm…
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Fill Me In #457: The three audiences of Ryan Hecht.
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PLOT TWIST! If you know, you know. And if you don't — give it a listen. Season 9 wraps with one of the most delightful surprises in the history of FMI, and we're not even talking about a brand new contest puzzle (!!!), available at bemoresmarter.com/con457. And anyone still looking to take part in Lollapuzzoola from home, the puzzles are available …
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Monday, August 26, 2024 - Triple your pleasure!
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It is hard to find fault with a crossword that has LULU Lemon in the grid, so we will not even try, rather we will simply TOUT it for being what it is, a FUNFUNFUN puzzle, which we really did LUV 😍 Show note imagery: The Isle of CAPRI ... where the pants come from? We love feedback! Send us a text... Contact Info: We love listener mail! Drop us a l…
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Every presidential election, campaigns flood our TVs with political ads. Back in 1952, “Ike for President” became the very first political advertisement on TV. Dwight Eisenhower's campaign may have been the first to use television like this. But it’s certainly not the last. Today, more than 70 years later, political ads are everywhere. In recent we…
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Sunday, August 25, 2024 - Double, double, toil and ... an *awesome* NYTimes crossword!
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A very nicely done crossword by John Kugelman, his 5th for the NYTimes. Jean tore through it, Mike took ... only slightly less time than it took Ichthyostega to suss out how to walk on land, owing to ... oops, no spoilers! Download today's podcast, to figure out a) why this was such a fine puzzle, and b) the source of Mike's brief (no, scratch that…
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Saturday, August 24, 2024 - Aw, a FOSTERKITTEN 🥰
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This is Ryan McCarty's 28th NYTimes crossword, almost all of which (23, to be precise) have appeared on this very day -- Saturday. The clues were quite nice -- include a few gems, like the placement of 30A, "Pleeeeeeease?", CANTI adjacent to 31A, Spiteful, as a comment, CATTY; 41A, Bus. driver, CEO (oh, very nice!); 43A, Hardly open, CAGEY (clever,…
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65: Standard Edition Volume 1 Part 11: The Project for a Scientific Psychology Part 2 Teaser
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Subscribe to get access to the full episode, the episode reading list, and all premium episodes! www.patreon.com/OrdinaryUnhappiness Abby, Patrick, and Dan continue their journey through the Project for a Scientific Psychology. They explore how the Project reflects recent developments in technology, and how Freud is staging an intervention into ong…
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Friday, August 23, 2023 - Listening to Tik Tok on TikTok 😎
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A nice Friday crossword by Taylor Johnson and Rafael Musa, not too difficult, but not a walk in the park, either. We have our cutting edge analysis, as usual, here for your edification, amusement, and hopefully not bemusement, so have a listen, and let us know what you think! Show note imagery: Opening notes and lyrics of Tik Tok, by KE$HA We love …
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The doctor is ‘out:’ Accessing health care in Connecticut prisons
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Getting a doctor’s appointment is hard. But for the incarcerated population in Connecticut, it’s nearly impossible. An internal review showed that many incarcerated persons were denied medical care leading to severe consequences including medical emergencies and even death. Today, we get an update on what we’re seeing in Connecticut prison systems,…
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A rather curious THeme, Jean sussed it immediately, Mike aspires to do so at an indeterminate point in the hopefully near future. 😀 There were some curious clues to go along with the theme, we're still puzzling over 21A, Baseball pitcher's feat, slangily, NONO, and would also like to know what happened to the ending IE in 43D, Buns, PATOOT. Still, …
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How Connecticut can prepare for extreme flooding in the future
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This past weekend floodwaters devastated several communities in Connecticut washing out over two dozen state roads. It also took the lives of two Connecticut residents. Nearly ten inches of rain fell in a matter of hours in certain parts of the state. This is equivalent to three months of rainfall. That’s according to Connecticut Insider. Today, we…
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Talking with the Nelly Knows Mystery Director and Producers!
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In our continued enthusiasm for the Nelly KNows Mysteries starring Pascale Hutton and Kavan Smith, we talked to the Director, David Strasser, and the exects from Muse Entertainment. They shared great insight into what it takes to make a Hallmark movie and some fun behind-the-scenes stories for Nelly KNows Mysteries. Follow us on social media: Insta…
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Wednesday, August 21, 2024 - An IDEAL Wednesday Crossword
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Stacey Yaruss McCullough has created a fine debut crossword, with some dazzling feats of portmanteau-rhymery, and if that isn't part of the English language, we hereby nominate it for such posthaste. A friendly reminder that when listening to these podcasts, if you haven't solved the puzzle (and don't intend to), you can see the entire solved puzzl…
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Tuesday, August 20, 2024 - Awoogah, there's a forest fire in the TAIGA!!
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Sam Buchbinder ha a reputation for writing splendid clues and crosswords, and he certainly lives up to it today, with some very amusing clues, including one that one of our cohosts was unable to even read, after much practice, without bursting into a mild chortling fit half way through. Which cohost? And which clue? Well, we all live for suspense, …
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We chat with Mathijs about his Atlantean escape room! Why not playtest game like this in the Virtual Playtesting discord? https://discord.gg/MNXjXVgs3R Check out the images and write up for this Escape Room below to follow along, or play yourself! https://www.consumethismedia.com/fallen-words For everything Escape This Podcast, head to https://www.…
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Cat People (1982) Putting Out The Fire...with Gasoline!
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Viewer Selection. Our good friend ArmyBeef generously ponied up the cash, so he gets to make the selection this week. And his choice is the sultry, steamy, seductive 1982 remake with a kick-ass Bowie title song! BRING IT ON! Support For Maui Hawai‘i Community Foundation https://www.hawaiicommunityfoundation.org/maui-strong Hawai'i Salvation Army ht…
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A Conversation with Pascal Hutton and Kavan Smith
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We had the incredible opportunity to talk with the stars of Hallmark's news mystery, Nelly Knows Mysteries: A fatal Engagement. The two actors have starred in several Hallmark rom-coms and 10 seasons of being a couple on the hit When Calls the Heart. They share some great stories about their incredible friendship and working relationship that spans…
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Apostrophes have always been confusing. 'First' or 'firstly'? Trudy!
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1009. If you think apostrophes are confusing today, wait until you hear how people used them 100s of years ago! Ammon Shea has some wild stories. Plus, should you use "first," "second," and "third" or "firstly," "secondly," and "thirdly"? Ammon Shea is the author of "Bad English," "Reading the OED." 🔗 Share your familect recording in a WhatsApp cha…
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The four-day work week might be here sooner than you think
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More workers than ever are working a hybrid work schedule - part time in the office and part time at home. According to a Gallup Poll, nearly 40% of hybrid workers can set their own schedule. Yet burnout feels more apparent than ever before. Many offices are searching to find solutions to provide better work-life balance including the four day work…
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Fill Me In #456: Why would you go to a place, the point of which is dipping sauce?
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This week, Ryan and Brian aren't the only ones apparently ramping up to Lollapuzzoola – buy your puzzles now at bemoresmarter.com. Also, Ryan wants YOU to choose his new middle name AND what to get tattooed on himself. What a world! If you get bored (how could you?!), write something for the Fill Me In wiki. And if you're feeling philanthropic, don…
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Monday, August 19, 2024 - Don't YAMMER about people who like to YABBER 😂
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A surprising Monday crossword by Kenneth Cortes, who has gone against the convention that themed clues run in the same direction -- but he had an excellent reason for so doing, as we explain in today's episode. Show note imagery: The Washington METRO We love feedback! Send us a text... Contact Info: We love listener mail! Drop us a line, crosswordp…
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Sunday, August 18, 2024 - A highly amusing Sunday!
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Take two really superb crossword constructors and put them together, and what do you get? A crossword like this one, chock full of heart, artistry, and attention to detail, clearly written by two cruciverbalists at the top of their games. Deets inside, as well as some fine listener feedback on the proper pronunciation of POMPANO Beach, so do have a…
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Saturday, August 17, 2024 - ARGH, ACK, yes, it's a Saturday NYTimes crossword!
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It's been a challenging couple of days, crossword-wise, and Joel Fagliano didn't let up on the gas when selecting today's, which happens to be a) by Brandon Koppy, and b) our JAMCOTWA (Jean And Mike Crossword Of The Week Award) winner. For the record, the two are not a coincidence! Deets inside, so have a listen, and, as usual, please tell others a…
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PODCAST - Cynicism - Emotional Reactiveness - Enemies of the Mind 7
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This one is for all the cynics, snarks, pessimists, and skeptics. When emotional reactivity keeps you from peace, joy, and spiritual productivity. YT: https://www.youtube.com/live/FoF8_mVo20E?si=k1bUEozDKhKCKRsp&t=1542 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pedro-gelabert/support…
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64: Grief, Loss, and Love feat. Sarah Jaffe
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Abby and Patrick welcome labor journalist Sarah Jaffe – author of Necessary Trouble and Work Won’t Love You Back – for her first interview about her forthcoming book, From the Ashes: Grief and Revolution in a World on Fire. From the Ashes is at once a deeply personal narrative and a wide-ranging journey of searing reportage on the lives and struggl…
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Friday, August 16, 2024 - There's a MAGICIAN in the grid, courtesy of the MAGICIAN who made the grid, Kate Hawkins
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A frisky Friday crossword from Kate Hawkins - her 14th - on her lucky day, Friday, when 6 out of those 14 puzzles have been published. This was a great themeless puzzle, with some stellar cluing -- 41D, Number of sides for a hendecagon, ELEVEN; 32D, [I won't repeat myself in this note], SEEABOVE (very nice!); and 4D, Arch, SLY (yes, yes it is). In …
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The politics of offshore wind and what that means for its future
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Today on Where We Live, states across New England are investing in offshore wind turbines – a renewable energy source that is relatively new to the United States. But while offshore wind has a proven track record in other countries, critics worry their costs outweigh their benefits. Reporters covering the battle over offshore wind, Luther Turmelle …
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Thursday, August 15, 2024 - Danger, Damon J. Gulczynski's in attack mode 😀 😀
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A deliciously tough crossword by a constructor whose puzzles skew towards that end of the spectrum -- one Damon J Gulczynski. One's perception of this crossword just might depend on whether you grokked the theme -- in which case it was probably a typical Thursday crossword -- or not, in which case the difficulty hovered somewhere between Saturday a…
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Inside the Fall of Kabul: A Firsthand Account from the Last UK Ambassador to Afghanistan
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Send us a Text Message. What happens when the fate of an entire nation hinges on a series of critical, split-second decisions? Sir Laurie Bristow, the last UK ambassador to Afghanistan, pulls back the curtain on the frantic final months preceding the fall of Kabul in August 2021. From the ramifications of the 2020 Doha Agreement to the chaotic evac…
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Wednesday, August 14, 2024 - Another fabulous crossword by Samuel A. Donaldson
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Samuel Donaldson has had 41 crosswords published in the NYTimes, for reasons that are made abundantly clear in today's puzzle - a terrific theme, crisp clues, and references to musical groups that, if you don't already know, you should! We'd mention them here, but no spoilers -- check out today's episode to find out who should be up next on your pl…
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The iconic game of Tetris has seeped into popular culture in various forms, from music to movies. With its simple yet addictive gameplay, Tetris has captured the imagination of people worldwide, earning a permannt place in the annals of gaming history. The distinct shapes of tetrominoes falling down the screen have become synonymous with nostalgia,…
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Ep. 295: A Second Cool Book and Why I Read and Listen So Much
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In a creative field you get training every day, if you're open to it. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fiction-and-copy-decoded/support
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Tuesday, August 13, 2024 - Some great books to RETURNTO
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Benjamin Panico, in his debut NYTimes crossword (yay!), has put together an excellent puzzle in which he managed to cram 6, count 'em, 6 novels by TONIMORRISON. It is an excellent feat, and a great place to start when looking for your next summer read. In addition to the crossword, we also have a fine Triplet Tuesday™️ segment, so check it out, and…
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The Fallen Words ft. Mathijs Jansen
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Bill and Dani decipher an ancient language in a guest room from Mathijs Jansen Why not playtest game like this in the Virtual Playtesting discord? https://discord.gg/MNXjXVgs3R Check out the images and write up for this Escape Room below to follow along, or play yourself! https://www.consumethismedia.com/fallen-words For everything Escape This Podc…
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CT state and city poet laureates have their 'boots on the ground' in poetry
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Poet laureates do a lot more than write poetry. Since 1985, Connecticut state poet laureates have worked to promote the literary arts and poetry throughout the Nutmeg state, visiting schools, performing spoken word and passing on poetry to the next generation of writers. There is no straight path to this position. Some of our guests today have been…
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