Fill Me In
443 episodes - English - Latest episode: 10 days ago - ★★★★★ - 101 ratingsFill 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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Fill Me In #340: If it’s not for the audience, what is the point? (or, I might read more poetry if it was about meat.)
April 05, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 104 MBIt's the ACPT recap! Ryan is on vacation, so Rachel Fabi joins Brian in the Syracuse studio for this thorough exploration into the past weekend's tournament. Spoilers abound -- we warn you now! All that plus a brand new contest crossword at https://bit.ly/fmi340con Stuff to click: Rachel Fabi's twitter, blog, and her stuff at the Wordplay column These Puzzles Fund Abortion Too DJMeatDaddy's twitter and blog If you get bored, write something for the Fill Me In wiki. And if you're f...
Fill Me In #339: There are shepherds now, but there were eclogues then.
March 29, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 74.3 MBThis week, Ryan and Brian explore the Erdös number of dining clubs, can't find an authentic Standing Room Only sign to save their lives, and thunder their way through a week of New York Times crosswords. All that plus a contest crossword at https://bit.ly/fmi338con Stuff to click: Article about word frequency in English vs. the New York Times crossword New news at the New Yorker crossword LA Times submisson guidelines under Patti Varol's new editorship Link to "Letters to Ma...
Fill Me In #338: I’ve got a pint of ice cream and I know who to give it to.
March 22, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 78 MBThis week, Ryan and Brian discuss pasta salad, clubs within clubs, the etymology of the obviously Latin word "ante," and lay down the final predictive word on who will win the ACPT. All that plus a new contest crossword at https://bit.ly/fmi338con If you get bored, write something for the Fill Me In wiki. And if you're feeling philanthropic, donate to our Patreon. We shout out the names of our patrons on the first new episode of each month -- including today! Do you enjoy our show? Ac...
Fill Me In #337: Ryan Hecht is a disappointing experience.
March 15, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 82.3 MBThis week, Ryan and Brian visit the spa, compare chicken fingers, and throw down some serious pi knowledge (not really). All that plus a contest crossword at https://bit.ly/fmi336con If you get bored, write something for the Fill Me In wiki. And if you're feeling philanthropic, donate to our Patreon. We shout out the names of our patrons on the first new episode of each month -- including today! Do you enjoy our show? Actually, it doesn't matter! Please consider leaving us a 5-star re...
Fill Me In #336: Today’s episode is dedicated to Harold T. Bers.
March 08, 2022 08:00 - 1 hour - 75.5 MBThis week, Ryan and Brian cover the diverse topics of hot sauce, #enigmarch, solving streaks, and a bit about a crossword constructor from the 1950s. All that plus a new contest crossword at https://bit.ly/fmi336con Other stuff to click: These Puzzles Fund Abortion Too, a fundraiser + crossword set Scott Weiss's Anti-Match Quiz results Patrick Berry's A-Frame Games If you get bored, write something for the Fill Me In wiki. And if you're feeling philanthropic, donate to our Patre...
Fill Me In #335: I had a phone call with a yegg once.
March 01, 2022 08:00 - 1 hour - 103 MBThis week, Ryan and Brian are joined in the studio by the illustrious Rachel Fabi! And it's not just an interview - she's here for the whole show! Rachel is the co-host of Just Gridding (both the blog and Twitch stream), columnist at Wordplay, and co-editor of These Puzzles Fund Abortion Too, a brand new set of puzzles available as part of The National Abortion Access Fund-a-Thon. And if you want even more Rachel Fabi, follow her on Twitter. Other stuff to click: a "Bang-It" puzzle by No...
Fill Me In #334: How about Lassie?
February 22, 2022 08:00 - 1 hour - 78.4 MBRyan's still sick, but he gives at least 42% during this newest episode of Fill Me In. Also within: ice cream (and a puzzle promo), the 12 Guess Movie Game, and a beep. You'll know it when you hear it. All that, plus a new contest crossword at https://bit.ly/fmi334con. If you get bored, write something for the Fill Me In wiki. And if you're feeling philanthropic, donate to our Patreon. We shout out the names of our patrons on the first new episode of each month -- including today! Do ...
Fill Me In #333: Dude, I could wreck you.
February 15, 2022 08:00 - 1 hour - 74.5 MBTurns out it was Covid. But Ryan soldiers on and we bring you another week of Fill Me In. More news on Franklin, gluttonous ice cream joy, and a new Anti-Match Quiz courtesy of Scott Weiss! All that, plus a contest crossword at https://bit.ly/fmi332con. If you get bored, write something for the Fill Me In wiki. And if you're feeling philanthropic, donate to our Patreon. We shout out the names of our patrons on the first new episode of each month -- including today! Do you enjoy our s...
Fill Me In #332: Death tastes good on toasted rye.
February 08, 2022 08:00 - 1 hour - 70.8 MBThis week, Ryan fights through some non-Covid illness LIKE A BOSS, and Brian plays along because what else is there to do? Lotsa Viewer Mail, including lessons on frosting, baseball, nicknames -- and the piece de resistance, some Where Are They Now? news from FMI's fake production studio. All that, plus a new contest crossword at https://bit.ly/fmi332con! If you get bored, write something for the Fill Me In wiki. And if you're feeling philanthropic, donate to our Patreon. We shout out t...
Fill Me In #331: Let's wreak some joy out there.
February 01, 2022 08:00 - 1 hour - 76.3 MBThis week, Ryan and Brian get a bit deeper into some Hex history, learn a bunch about Hebrew crosswords, get some backstory on the use of "Ace" for baseball stars, take a tic tac toe lesson from a pro, and explore a deep dive into ADO clues. All that, plus a contest crossword at https://bit.ly/fmi330con! If you get bored, write something for the Fill Me In wiki. And if you're feeling philanthropic, donate to our Patreon. We shout out the names of our patrons on the first new episode of ...
Fill Me In #330: One wrecking ball away from heaven.
January 25, 2022 08:00 - 1 hour - 87.7 MBHe's back! This week, Brian is thrilled to welcome Ryan back into the studio for a show full of stories Hawaiian, deep dives ACEd, and thundery puzzles NewYorkTimesed. All that, plus there's a new contest crossword at https://bit.ly/fmi330con! If you get bored, write something for the Fill Me In wiki. And if you're feeling philanthropic, donate to our Patreon. We shout out the names of our patrons on the first new episode of each month -- including today! Do you enjoy our show? Actually...
Fill Me In #329: Cryptics, cryptics, (almost) nothing but cryptics!
January 18, 2022 08:00 - 1 hour - 104 MBWhile Ryan is still on vacation, Brian is once again joined by Ben "The Barnacle" Zimmer! Coming in a smidge shorter than last week's show, Ben and Brian spend most of the episode talking all about cryptic crosswords -- history, evolution, Twitch streaming, and a Thunder Round of some of their favorites from the past week. Find more of Ben Zimmer on Twitter and on his other podcast, Spectacular Vernacular. And read the two articles he mentions on this show, the ones from Beyond Wordplay a...
Fill Me In #329: Cryptics, cryptics, (almost) nothing but cryptics!
January 18, 2022 08:00 - 1 hour - 104 MBWhile Ryan is still on vacation, Brian is once again joined by Ben "The Barnacle" Zimmer! Coming in a smidge shorter than last week's show, Ben and Brian spend most of the episode talking all about cryptic crosswords -- history, evolution, Twitch streaming, and a Thunder Round of some of their favorites from the past week. Find more of Ben Zimmer on Twitter and on his other podcast, Spectacular Vernacular. And read the two articles he mentions on this show, the ones from Beyond Wordplay and...
Fill Me In #328: 85% quality content; 15% pants.
January 11, 2022 08:00 - 2 hours - 130 MBThis week, Ryan is in Hawaii so Brian is joined by Ben "The Barnacle" Zimmer! It's a super-sized episode jam-packed with Word of the Year reflections, New York Times crosswords in the Thunder Round, a little behind-the-scenes at Daily Crossword Links, Wordle (the wildest new word puzzle craze), and an assortment of nonsense including knitting, darning, and a soupçon of meat references. Find more of Ben Zimmer on Twitter and on his other podcast, Spectacular Vernacular. There's a new cont...
Fill Me In #327: I think I’m expressing the amount of surprise I have.
January 04, 2022 08:00 - 51 minutes - 47.3 MBThis week, Ryan and Brian try out a new recipe, dabble in a few mini puzzles, and attempt to learn what a double dactyl is. The amount of sock talk is out of proportion with the prominence of this week's artwork. Oh, and there's a contest crossword as well, which you can download at https://bit.ly/fmi326con Stuff to click: Daily Crossword Links Peter Gordon's "all theme material" puzzle Buddig Beef If you get bored, write something for the Fill Me In wiki. And if you're feelin...
Fill Me In #326: You would make that up 60-fold.
December 28, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 77.6 MBThis week, Ryan and Brian go diving with the EELs, ponder on life as an understudy, and rave about the MIT Mystery Hunt (which hasn't happen and which Brian is too scared to attend). There's a new contest crossword as well, which you can download at https://bit.ly/fmi326con If you get bored, write something for the Fill Me In wiki. And if you're feeling philanthropic, donate to our Patreon. We shout out the names of our patrons on the first new episode of each month! Do you enjoy our ...
Fill Me In #325: Why are they both named after cold things?
December 21, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 63.9 MBThis week -- look, it may seem (at the outset) that this is a sandwich-dominated show, but somewhere around the halfway point we do a big old Thunder Round, so stick with it. We've got our favorite Viewer Mail of the year, plus a contest crossword, which you can download at https://bit.ly/fmi324con If you get bored, write something for the Fill Me In wiki. And if you're feeling philanthropic, donate to our Patreon. We shout out the names of our patrons on the first new episode of each m...
Fill Me In #324: You can see how their interest just evaporated.
December 14, 2021 08:00 - 54 minutes - 50.3 MBThis week, Ryan and Brian welcome crossword artist Quiara Vasquez to the show, and we talk up the current AVCXpansion Kickstarter! If you have a few coins to spare, help out the AV folks with this wonderful venture. There's also a new contest crossword, which you can download at https://bit.ly/fmi324con If you get bored, write something for the Fill Me In wiki. And if you're feeling philanthropic, donate to our Patreon. We shout out the names of our patrons on the first new episode of ...
Fill Me In #323: The Greek alphabet is out to get us.
November 30, 2021 08:00 - 58 minutes - 53.6 MBThis week, Ryan and Brian attempt to pronounce colors, German words, and the name of a cryptic crossword setter. There's also a deep dive into IRE clues and a new contest crossword, which you can download at https://bit.ly/fmi323con. Stuff to click: The AVCXpansion: Embiggening an Indie Puzzle Outlet Stephen Sondheim's "How to Do a Real Crossword Puzzle" The Erlkönig (Wikipedia) Perl Poetry Ali Gascoigne's 11/28/21 cryptic crossword (subscription required) If you get bored, wr...
Fill Me In #322: I can’t see it, and I can’t say it.
November 23, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 71.8 MBThis week, Ryan and Brian untangle a movie theater, learn about Tamil poetry, and question the economic motives of The Music Man. There's also a deep dive into ODE clues and a contest crossword, which you can download at https://bit.ly/fmi321con. Please note: this podcast references, but does not feature, Tyler "I Love Baseball" Hinman, pictured in the thumbnail. Stuff to click: Amazing Carnatic Music featuring Aruna Sairam Will Eisenberg's cryptic crossword #50 If you get bored, wr...
Fill Me In #321: If it makes you happy and doesn’t hurt anyone.
November 16, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 71.9 MBThis week, Ryan and Brian hear a long German word pronounced, discuss the ingredients of an unfamiliar recipe, and thunder their way through the past week of New York Times crosswords. There's also a deep dive into ALA clues and a new contest crossword, which you can download at https://bit.ly/fmi321con. TTYL! If you get bored, write something for the Fill Me In wiki. And if you're feeling philanthropic, donate to our Patreon. We shout out the names of our patrons on the first new episo...
Fill Me In #320: Walter assistant.
November 09, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 96 MBThis week, Ryan and Brian christen a new boat, and dedicate at least 53% of the show to a chat with its captain. Included: Shakespeare, sandwich tacos, long German words, a wee bit of baseball, a full week of New York Times crosswords, and our latest contest crossword at https://bit.ly/fmi319con. Stuff to click: The Book of St. Albans What's Up with Those Long German Words? Mohonk's Wonderful World of Words Weekend Ben Zimmer's other podcast, WSJ crossword, and 7x crossword If y...
Fill Me In #319: A superfluity of nuns.
November 02, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 83.2 MBThis week, Ryan and Brian learn a new song about cherpumple, get challenged by language that isn't real, and nearly forget to summon Thor. But the piece de resistance is a master class in both constructing and solving crosswords from reigning Lollapuzzoola champion Will Nediger! Check out Will's stuff at BewilderinglyPuzzles.com. There's a new contest crossword at https://bit.ly/fmi319con and you should visit us on Twitch ... if we ever get back there at https://twitch.tv/nextdoorcomics. ...
Fill Me In #318: It’s like Shakespeare and Shaggy teamed up to write stage directions.
October 26, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 65.7 MBThis week, Ryan and Brian compare the piecaken to the cherpumple, ask questions about birds, and revisit the latest episode of #GBBO. There's a contest crossword (courtesy of Norah Sharpe!) at https://www.dropbox.com/s/w6ak3autbknv3a7/fmi317con.puz?dl=1 and you should visit us on Twitch on Saturdays (4 PT/7 ET) at https://twitch.tv/nextdoorcomics. If you get bored, write something for the Fill Me In wiki. And if you're feeling philanthropic, donate to our Patreon. We shout out the names...
Fill Me In #317: An expert in sconces.
October 19, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 61 MBThis week, Ryan and Brian don't talk much about baseball (okay, a little), don't spoil the Great British Baking Show (okay, a little), and don't talk about a few crosswords from the New York Times (okay, a little). Please join us for Puzzle Boat 8, and use our Discord to talk with the rest of the team. There's a new contest crossword (courtesy of Norah Sharpe!) at https://bit.ly/fmi317con, and you should visit us on Twitch on Saturdays (4 PT/7 ET) at https://twitch.tv/nextdoorcomics. Also, a...
Fill Me In #316: Chances are the British are coming!
October 12, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 74.1 MBThis week, Ryan and Brian examine the cherpumple, learn about l’esprit d’escalier, and listen to a smidgen of classical music. Please join us for Puzzle Boat 8, and use our Discord to talk with the rest of the team. There's a contest crossword at https://bit.ly/fmi315con, and we hang out on Twitch on Saturdays (4 PT/7 ET) at https://twitch.tv/nextdoorcomics. If you get bored, write something for the Fill Me In wiki. And if you're feeling philanthropic, donate to our Patreon. We shout ou...
Fill Me In #315: Carrot cake is the gefilte fish of cake.
October 05, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 69.3 MBThis week, Ryan and Brian talk about pie, cake, Old Opoldeldoc (nope, we don't know either), take a deep dive into ERIE clues, and time-travel to a week ago for a New York Times thunder round. There's a contest crossword at https://bit.ly/fmi315con, and we hang out on Twitch on Saturdays (4 PT/7 ET) at https://twitch.tv/nextdoorcomics. Stuff to click: We're running a team for Puzzle Boat 8! Join our crew -- sign up for the "Fill Me In" boat. Oh, and while you're doing that, we've starte...
Fill Me In #314: There’s no juice in a nut.
September 28, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 77.8 MBThis week, Ryan and Brian talk about aliens, veronicas, and pecan pie, and the Thunder Round is all about New Yorker puzzles! There's a contest crossword at https://bit.ly/fmi313con, and we hang out on Twitch on Saturdays (4 PT/7 ET) at https://twitch.tv/nextdoorcomics. If you get bored, write something for the Fill Me In wiki. And if you're feeling philanthropic, donate to our Patreon. We shout out the names of our patrons on the first new episode of each month! Do you enjoy our show...
Fill Me In #313: You never forget a smell.
September 21, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 67.6 MBThis week, Ryan and Brian dip into flying, the Japanese feudal class system, Ed Asner, and they promote Rachel Fabi as the next host of Jeopardy! There's a new contest crossword at https://bit.ly/fmi313con, and we hang out on Twitch on Saturdays (4 PT/7 ET) at https://twitch.tv/nextdoorcomics. If you get bored, write something for the Fill Me In wiki. And if you're feeling philanthropic, donate to our Patreon. We shout out the names of our patrons on the first new episode of each month!...
Fill Me In #312: Lesson from life: when you touch it, it doesn’t work.
September 14, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 97.8 MBThis week, Ryan and Brian take a deep dive into ETA clues, revisit their love for "Crossword Mysteries," and the Thunder Round is a week of USA Today puzzles! There's a contest crossword at https://bit.ly/fmi311con, and we hang out on Twitch on Saturdays (4 PT/7 ET) at https://twitch.tv/nextdoorcomics. If you get bored, write something for the Fill Me In wiki. And if you're feeling philanthropic, donate to our Patreon. We shout out the names of our patrons on the first new episode of ea...
Fill Me In #311: Disemvowelment ... in which the object "ass" is implied.
September 07, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 97.2 MBThis week, Ryan and Brian arbitrarily launch Season 7 of "Fill Me In" with a visit from Ben "The Barnacle" Zimmer. Topics include vowel omissions, puzzle pain, and a potential new arc for the show. There's a new contest crossword at https://bit.ly/fmi311con, and we expect to be streaming again on Saturday (4 PT/7 ET) at https://twitch.tv/nextdoorcomics. Stuff to click: "Want to Join My Crossword Group Chat?" (New York Times, 8/31/21) Just Gridding! (the blog you should visit a, becaus...
Fill Me In #310: I smoked a chicken last night.
August 31, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 109 MBThis week, Ryan and Brian tie off Season 6 of Fill Me In with a double episode devoted to extensive Viewer Mail and a thorough recap of Lollapuzzoola. Question of the week: What should be the story arc for Season 7? Write us at [email protected] with your suggestion! If you get bored, write something for the Fill Me In wiki. And if you're feeling philanthropic, donate to our Patreon. We shout out the names of our patrons on the first new episode of each month! Do you enjoy our sho...
Fill Me In #309: It's going to eat the malt.
August 17, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 59.8 MBThis week, Ryan and Brian talk about the history and evolution of ATE clues, wonder if there are plants native to Detroit, and marvel at the excessive cost of old baseball cards. There's a contest crossword, which you can download at https://bit.ly/fmi308con, and ... well, there's usually a Twitch promotion here, but the stream is on hiatus until early September. Shameless promo you probably know about: Lollapuzzoola is on August 21. Sign up today at www.bemoresmarter.com! If you get bo...
Fill Me In #308: In which matzo ball soup is a salad.
August 10, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 62 MBThis week, Ryan and Brian take deep dives into sandwiches (sorry), ALE (as a crossword entry), and a handful of puzzles they both enjoyed! There's a new contest crossword, which you can download at https://bit.ly/fmi308con, and ... well, there's usually a Twitch promotion here, but the stream is on hiatus until early September. Shameless promo you probably know about: Lollapuzzoola is on August 21. Sign up today at www.bemoresmarter.com! If you get bored, write something for the Fill Me...
Fill Me In #307: How many gallons go down in a flush?
August 03, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 73.8 MBThis week, Ryan and Brian check in with Crucinova.com, and sit down for a chat with editor Lisa Bunker. Also included: an unrelated story about how Emperor Palpatine made Ryan sick, a deep dive into ORE clues, and the briefest of Viewer Mail. There's a contest crossword, which you can download at https://bit.ly/fmi306con, and you should check out our weekly Twitch stream at https://www.twitch.tv/nextdoorcomics on Saturdays at 4pm PT / 7pm ET. Shameless promo you probably know about: Lollap...
Fill Me In #306: Gonzo would eat anything for an audience.
July 27, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 63.2 MBThis week, Ryan and Brian reflect on hot sauce, explore the various ELIs in crosswords, and learn that knickers are not socks. There's a new contest crossword, which you can download at https://bit.ly/fmi306con, and you should check out our twice-weekly Twitch stream at https://www.twitch.tv/nextdoorcomics on Wednesdays and Saturdays at 4pm PT / 7pm ET. Shameless promo you probably know about: Lollapuzzoola is on August 21. Sign up today at www.bemoresmarter.com! If you get bored, write...
Fill Me In #305: It could be called “The Kathryn Sigh” … It could be called “The Kathryn Leaves The Room” question ...
July 20, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 77.6 MBThis week, we get a visit from the Barnacle where we learn some new words and word origins, all courtesy of Ben Zimmer's signature linguistic brilliance. Also included: a supervocalic or two, a thunder round, and a Viewer Mail from Brian's father! There's an ongoing contest crossword, which you can download at https://bit.ly/fmi303con, and you should check out our twice-weekly Twitch stream at https://www.twitch.tv/nextdoorcomics on Wednesdays and Saturdays at 4pm PT / 7pm ET. In particular,...
Fill Me In #304: One box at a time.
July 13, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 68.7 MBThis week, we delve a bit deeper into old puzzles, learn how to pronounce a name, read old poetry, and attempt to sort out seals and spiders. There's a contest crossword, which you can download at https://bit.ly/fmi303con, and you should check out our twice-weekly Twitch stream at https://www.twitch.tv/nextdoorcomics on Wednesdays and Saturdays at 4pm PT / 7pm ET. Stuff to click: The Pre-Shortzian Puzzle Project (no longer being updated, but still cool) The Lay of the One Fish Ball Th...
Fill Me In #303: We have three pounds of cream cheese in today’s show.
July 06, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 135 MBThis week, we revisit a puzzle from 1953, introduce two new clubs, and get a surprise on-the-street interview with Tyler Hinman whilst eating pizza. There's a new contest crossword, which you can download at https://bit.ly/fmi303con, and you should check out our twice-weekly Twitch stream at https://www.twitch.tv/nextdoorcomics on Wednesdays and Saturdays at 4pm PT / 7pm ET. Stuff to click: Crosswords and cryptic crosswords at The New Yorker Wordplay column featuring commentary from Ka...
Fill Me In #302: Not hanging out with us, and enjoying his hair.
June 29, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 102 MBThis week, Brian is in Maine and Ryan still can't sell Wingspan. Also: other word games, the history of AREA, a personal P&A challenge, and a new club! There's a contest crossword, which you can download at https://bit.ly/fmi301con, and you should check out our twice-weekly Twitch stream at https://www.twitch.tv/nextdoorcomics on Wednesdays and Saturdays at 4pm PT / 7pm ET. If you get bored, write something for the Fill Me In wiki. And if you're feeling philanthropic, donate to our Patr...
Fill Me In #301: Whether you like it or not, the password is Scott Conant.
June 22, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 70.1 MBThis week, Ryan and Brian discuss the history of ERA clues, talk through the past week of NYT crosswords, and announce one or two details about Lollapuzzoola 14. There's a new contest crossword, which you can download at https://bit.ly/fmi301con, and you should check out our twice-weekly Twitch stream at https://www.twitch.tv/nextdoorcomics on Wednesdays and Saturdays at 4pm PT / 7pm ET. If you get bored, write something for the Fill Me In wiki. And if you're feeling philanthropic, dona...
Fill Me In #300: Have we started?
June 15, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 75.2 MBThis week, Ryan and Brian blast to the past and revisit some older puzzles to see how they've held up over time. In current events, there's still a contest crossword, which you can download at https://bit.ly/fmi299con, and you should check out our twice-weekly Twitch stream at https://www.twitch.tv/nextdoorcomics on Wednesdays and Saturdays at 4pm PT / 7pm ET. If you get bored, write something for the Fill Me In wiki. And if you're feeling philanthropic, donate to our Patreon. We shout ...
Fill Me In #299: I spend a lot of my time subtracting things from reality.
June 08, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 73.3 MBThis week, Ryan and Brian open with puzzles, talk about puzzles, and actually it's all quite surprising the amount of proper puzzle content. It's almost like 299 episodes in, they figured out what to do. (Narrator: They didn't.) There's a new contest crossword, which you can download at https://bit.ly/fmi299con, and you should check out our twice-weekly Twitch stream at https://www.twitch.tv/nextdoorcomics on Wednesdays and Saturdays at 4pm PT / 7pm ET. If you get bored, write something f...
Fill Me In #298: Hexagons don't look like flowers.
June 01, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 81.6 MB"Explicit," you say? This week, Ben Zimmer (aka "The Barnacle") stops by to talk about a bunch of dirty words! Ryan expresses his love for Sinead O'Connor, Brian is scared of financial risk, and the Patreon music timed out really well! There's a contest crossword, which you can download at http://bit.ly/fmi297con, and you should check out our twice-weekly Twitch stream at https://www.twitch.tv/nextdoorcomics on Wednesdays and Saturdays at 4pm PT / 7pm ET. Stuff to click: Webster's War of ...
Fill Me In #297: 3-Down!
May 25, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 77.4 MBThis week, Ryan and Brian talk about ass (no, actually, like the ways it's been clued in puzzles), read a selection from a relatively old play (also actually, yes), and take great joy in being (not actually) featured in a recent #NYTXW! There's a new contest crossword, which you can download at http://bit.ly/fmi297con, and you should check out our twice-weekly Twitch stream at https://www.twitch.tv/nextdoorcomics on Wednesdays and Saturdays at 4pm PT / 7pm ET. Stuff to click: "In the Pla...
Fill Me In #296: Tomorrow's lunch today.
May 18, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 72.5 MBThis week, Ryan and Brian discuss at least five musicals, one obsolete baseball player, and whether you like it or not, a sandwich. Also, Oracle II: Return of the Oracle! There's a contest crossword, which you can download at http://bit.ly/fmi295con, and you should check out our twice-weekly Twitch stream at https://www.twitch.tv/nextdoorcomics on Wednesdays and Saturdays at 4pm PT / 7pm ET. Stuff to click: Contact the USA Today folks and tell them they have an amazing crossword and a not...
Fill Me In #295: I like the vegetables.
May 11, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 83.9 MBThis week, Ryan and Brian discuss the serenity of board games, the genius of Jack Lemmon, and the quality of celery. There's a new contest crossword, which you can download at http://bit.ly/fmi295con, and you should check out our twice-weekly Twitch stream at https://www.twitch.tv/nextdoorcomics on Wednesdays and Saturdays at 4pm PT / 7pm ET. Stuff to click: Trash Panda Puzzles Connections Online Quiz League, information Connections Online Quiz League, US Finals If you get bored, wr...
Fill Me In #294: For the benefit of people.
May 04, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 68.4 MBBrian has returned from the UNDERWATERTOILET (16)! This week, Ryan and Brian talk about raisins, tough blogs, and other things that are better than Split Decisions. There's a contest crossword, which you can download at http://bit.ly/fmi293con, and you should check out our twice-weekly Twitch stream at https://www.twitch.tv/nextdoorcomics on Wednesdays and Saturdays at 4pm PT / 7pm ET. Stuff to click: Crosswords with a Kick Crosshare.org Pandora's Blocks If you get bored, write some...
Fill Me In #293: She’s not duplicitous like you are.
April 27, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 88.6 MBOther than Brian sounding like he recorded this episode from an underwater toilet (he didn't, but sorry for the audio quality), we've got a great show this week – post-ACPT conversations with champion Tyler Hinman (@thatpuzzleguy on both Twitter and Twitch) and our very own field reporting rapport-er, Katja Brinck (@katjabrinck on Twitter). No puzzle spoilers, but plenty of insight to the full scope of the weekend. Oh, and we have a new contest crossword, which you can download at http://bit...
Fill Me In #292: Achy, sweaty, like my eyes were uncomfortable.
April 20, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 93.2 MBWait, didn't you specifically ask for a nearly 2-hour episode for the ACPT weekend? Well, too bad - we're giving you one anyway. Highlight: 48 minutes with Ben Zimmer. Lowlight: Probably the rest. There's a contest crossword (you can download it at http://bit.ly/fmi290con), and you should check out our twice-weekly Twitch stream at https://www.twitch.tv/nextdoorcomics on Wednesdays and Saturdays at 4pm PT / 7pm ET. Stuff to click: Sid Sivakumar's puzzle in The Juggernaut The American C...