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Hey Riddle Riddle

486 episodes - English - Latest episode: 8 days ago - ★★★★★ - 3K ratings

Riddles! Puzzles! WhoDunnits! Adal Rifai, Erin Keif and John Patrick Coan, three of Chicago's most overrated improvisers, are on the case to solve every riddle, puzzle, brain-teaser, and head-scratcher known to humanity. Some riddles are almost impossible, some are absolutely improbable, and some simply have not aged well. And if you don't like riddles, don't worry! This podcast is barely about them!


Like what you hear? Join the Clue Crew for weekly bonus episodes at Patreon.com/heyriddleriddle

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Episodes

*UNLOCKED* Patreon Ep #1: State...Yo Business!

March 01, 2019 12:00 - 1 hour - 56.4 MB

As a special treat we're dropping our first Patreon episode in the regular feed for folks to check out and hear what they're missing! In this one Adal tests Erin & JPC on their state knowledge, specifically for Indiana and Mass.! I'm sure we offend the residents but it's too late! It's already recorded! If you enjoy this episode please consider subscribing to the Patreon to receive bonus episodes every single Friday for only $5 a month! You can join at our Patreon See omnystudio.com/listene...

Patreon Episode 1!

March 01, 2019 12:00 - 1 hour - 56.3 MB

As a special treat we're dropping our first Patreon episode in the regular feed for folks to check out and hear what they're missing! In this one Adal tests Erin & JPC on their state knowledge, specifically for Indiana and Mass.! I'm sure we offend the residents but it's too late! It's already recorded! If you enjoy this episode please consider subscribing to the Patreon to receive bonus episodes every single Friday for only $5 a month! You can join at Patreon.com/HeyRiddleRiddle ...

*UNLOCKED* - Patreon Ep 1 - State...Yo Business!

March 01, 2019 12:00 - 1 hour - 56.3 MB

As a special treat we're dropping our first Patreon episode in the regular feed for folks to check out and hear what they're missing! In this one Adal tests Erin & JPC on their state knowledge, specifically for Indiana and Mass.! I'm sure we offend the residents but it's too late! It's already recorded! If you enjoy this episode please consider subscribing to the Patreon to receive bonus episodes every single Friday for only $5 a month! You can join at Patreon.com/HeyRiddleRiddle S...

#32: LOST Boyz!

February 27, 2019 12:00 - 1 hour - 65.6 MB

Adal & JPC finally tie the knot, Erin reveals terrible eating habits and the Clue Crew is dealing with a lot of kids and Peter Pan in this episode for some reason! We dole out some bank robbery advice, recall all the big news of 1996 and decide which Muppets we are! #WiddleWednesday Starring: Adal Rifai John Patrick Coan Erin Keif Editing by:  KJ Snyder Theme by:  Arne Parrott Logo by:  Emily Kardamis & Emmaline Morris Want more? Get Weekly Bonus Eps on Patreon! Want mer...

#31: Take a Riddle Bit Off the Top!

February 20, 2019 12:00 - 1 hour - 63 MB

Adal introduces a new segment that's sure to become a staple of the show, Erin gets an unexpected call from a famous game show host who's still in love with her, and JPC attempts to join the Spice Girls! All this and we talk shop (barber shop), words with no vowels, month long parties and the Clue Crew recalls the best way to kill a Sim! Starring: Adal Rifai John Patrick Coan Erin Keif Editing by:  KJ Snyder Theme by:  Arne Parrott Logo by:  Emily Kardamis & Emmaline Morri...

#30: Love Arrow Arrow! (AKA Hey Kissy Kissy!)

February 13, 2019 12:00 - 1 hour - 55.8 MB

In this Valentines Day episode we fall head over heels for some love and relationship based puzzies and riddies! We also try and remember all the RomComs EVER, figure out how many times we've been broken up with, dish first kisses and plan out our ideal marriage proposals! Also JPC invents a new sandwich and you should brace yourself! Starring: Adal Rifai John Patrick Coan Erin Keif Editing by:  KJ Snyder Theme by:  Arne Parrott Logo by:  Emily Kardamis & Emmaline Morris ...

#29: Dungeons & Dragons & Riddles with Becca Barish!

February 06, 2019 12:00 - 1 hour - 59.4 MB

In this mailbag episode, we dive into some listener submitted D&D Riddies and Puzzies! We blast back in time so we can visit a medieval court, check in with Lewis and Clark, and play some Legends of the Hidden Temple. We also discover how bad our Little Mermaid impressions are. Plus, we are joined by our amazing friend Becca Barish! Heck yes!!! Starring: Adal Rifai John Patrick Coan Erin Keif Editing by:  KJ Snyder Theme by:  Arne Parrott Logo by:  Emily Kardamis & Emmalin...

#28: Thank you, Snake!

January 30, 2019 12:00 - 1 hour - 67 MB

In this episode the Clue Crew might be getting sued! JPC is obsessed with Ariana Grande, Erin casually brings up the time a kid tried to stab her brain and Adal can’t catch a break in Seattle. Also Sandy brings us some fun in the sun with a piping hot Sandbox! If you like the show and want more, join our Clue Crew by subscribing on Patreon at patreon.com/heyriddleriddle for weekly bonus episodes and other content! Starring: Adal Rifai John Patrick Coan Erin Keif Guest Starring:...

#27: Kiss, Kiss, Riddle Riddle

January 23, 2019 12:00 - 1 hour - 63.3 MB

This week, the Clue Crew digs into words that they don't understand, all of their favorite podcasts, the art and science of talking through a kiss, an off-off broadway show that never was, a much anticipated return to talking about sheep, some very intentional product placement. Starring: Adal Rifai John Patrick Coan Erin Keif Editing by:  KJ Snyder Theme by:  Arne Parrott Logo by:  Emily Kardamis & Emmaline Morris Want more? Get Weekly Bonus Eps on Patreon! Want merch? ...

#26: Rip Van Puzzies

January 16, 2019 12:00 - 1 hour - 79.5 MB

Erin falls asleep for 100 years only to wake up as Rip Van Puzzies! We dig deep into what the hell elephants actually contribute to society, get disgusted by chuckles, dick around with homonyms and try and slip past the Ol' Math Guards! We also get a visit from Sandy who brings his Sandbox segment and we open the coolest xmas gifts we received from international fans! Finally, our Patreon launches this Friday! Please subscribe to support the show! Starring: Adal Rifai John Patric...

#25: Puzzies and Wizzys

January 09, 2019 12:00 - 1 hour - 59 MB

JPC is Old Man Snuggles this week, and boy is it a wild ride! The Clue Crew tries their best at some winter riddles, then goes back to some good old fashioned garbage riddles. We find a suitable replacement for a famous singer, try to get Pixar’s attention, and cook some teen cakes. There’s also dead stop of a dead stop of a dead stop when the guys figure out who Erin’s childhood pretend friend was! Starring: Adal Rifai John Patrick Coan Erin Keif Editing by:  KJ Snyder Theme...

#24: New Year's Re:SOLUTIONS! With Zach Reino & Jess McKenna!

January 02, 2019 11:00 - 1 hour - 61.4 MB

It's our first show of the new year so we're celebrating with Jess McKenna and Zach Reino from Off-Book and hot damn are they good at solving riddies and puzzies! We discuss resolutions, ancient dark gods, give a TED talk on Bubbles and take a riverboat cruise with two of the most famous mustachioed men of all-time! Stretch out them legs and put on some Jock Jams, it's time to take on the new year with Hey Riddle Riddle! Starring: Adal Rifai John Patrick Coan Erin Keif Editing ...

#23: A Year End Riddie-view

December 26, 2018 12:00 - 53 minutes - 48.7 MB

The Clue Crew gets together to re-hash all of our favorite riddies and puzzies that were cut for time in 2018. Plus we do some hard-hitting soul searching about snacks, having kids, and the pronunciation of human anatomy. And there may or may not be a visit from one of our favorite recurring characters. We'd also like to give a special shout-out to Lauren and Ben who created https://riddiesandpuzzies.com/ where you can find all of our previous riddles spoiler-free. See you all in 20...

#22: Sleigh Riddle Riddle

December 19, 2018 12:00 - 1 hour - 58.9 MB

It’s the holiday season and the Clue Crew is ready to get FESTIVE! We get a glimpse into Santa’s home life, what an elf religion might be like, and a lost plot line from Love, Actually. We also got you a gift - some Christmas riddles and holiday movie and song quizzes! You’re welcome! JPC has the personality of the Grinch! Adal is Scrooge! Erin is Rudolph! So settle in, enjoy the show, and listen for Santa creeping down the stairs! Starring: Adal Rifai John Patrick Coan Erin Kei...

#21: Jester Tester with Brooke Breit!

December 12, 2018 12:00 - 1 hour - 66.5 MB

Brooke Breit (Flower on Hello From the Magic Tavern) joins the Clue Crew for a mail bag episode! The gang actually tries to solve some pretty great riddies....What's going on?! JPC is Canadian? Adal created a time loop? Erin must relive being lied to as a kid? Yikes Bikes everything's BONKERS! Hold onto your bee's and get ready to watch the movie Troy....it's Hey Riddle Riddle! Starring: Adal Rifai John Patrick Coan Erin Keif Editing by:  KJ Snyder Theme by:  Arne Parrott L...

#20: School Runnings

December 05, 2018 12:00 - 54 minutes - 49.7 MB

In this tasty ep we learn all about each others High School persona, get a sneak peek at a father/son buddy cop flick, deal with the harsh realities of Benjamin Button disease and tell the story about Jesus and his bud that the bible doesn't want you to hear! You're also going to want to lay out your beach towel cause we have a brand new Sandbox with Sandor Weisz! Go Harbormen! Go Boilermakers! Go Fighting Irish! It's Hey Riddle Riddle! Starring: Adal Rifai John Patrick Coan Eri...

#19: A Puzzle a Day Keeps the Riddle Away

November 28, 2018 12:00 - 54 minutes - 49.6 MB

On this week's episode The Clue Crew returns to some Only Connect style riddles so here's an only connect for you, dear listeners. An interrogation that goes terribly awry, the weight of a vulture's soul, a proper send off to a new ship, and some millennial slang. What do they all have in common? Why, they are all in this episode, that's what! Starring: Adal Rifai John Patrick Coan Erin Keif Editing by:  KJ Snyder Theme by:  Arne Parrott Logo by:  Emily Kardamis & Emmaline...

#18: Hey Gobble Gobble!

November 21, 2018 12:00 - 1 hour - 56.9 MB

It’s our Thanksgiving episode and we are thankful for YOU! We talk about family traditions, discover a baby real estate agent, and tell you where to eat in whatever airport you’re in. We also discuss where the beloved children’s character Wishbone may have ended up (Hell). Pass the mashed potatoes God damn it! Starring: Adal Rifai John Patrick Coan Erin Keif Editing by:  KJ Snyder Theme by:  Arne Parrott Logo by:  Emily Kardamis & Emmaline Morris Want more? Get Weekly Bon...

#17: The Episode That Sounds a Riddle Bit Different

November 14, 2018 12:00 - 1 hour - 60 MB

It's a very special episode for the Clue Crew because we're recording in a different studio. Can YOU tell the difference in our audio? Probably! We have time travel, mass death, and more singing than anyone could ever want. And if that sounds like a good time, why not join the Clue Crew yourself? Starring: Adal Rifai John Patrick Coan Erin Keif Editing by:  KJ Snyder Theme by:  Arne Parrott Logo by:  Emily Kardamis & Emmaline Morris Want more? Get Weekly Bonus Eps on Pat...

#16: Riddle Nation

November 07, 2018 12:00 - 55 minutes - 50.4 MB

Erin takes on the role of Old Man Puzzles and tries something new. Get excited because Adal gets an early DEAD STOP! The Clue Crew discuss the most annoying EDM songs, two ballet dancers fight, and it becomes clear how little they know about wine. Get ready to throw your phone in a lake! Starring: Adal Rifai John Patrick Coan Erin Keif Editing by:  KJ Snyder Theme by:  Arne Parrott Logo by:  Emily Kardamis & Emmaline Morris Want more? Get Weekly Bonus Eps on Patreon! Wan...

#15: Bleh Riddle Riddle! a.k.a. RiddleWeen!

October 31, 2018 11:00 - 1 hour - 66.1 MB

It's our special Halloween episode chock full of riddles so bad you'll want to scream! Adal is Count Puzzula and discovers that's most spooky riddles are just bullshit jokes! We find out how all 3 hosts will die, resurrect Jackie O references, go a little bit DISNEY CRAZY and find out that looks matter! ALSO JPC and Erin have to put their Horror Movie knowledge to the test and Kevin oh Kevin do they fail. It's Bleh Riddle Riddle!  Starring: Adal Rifai John Patrick Coan Erin Keif...

#14: A Riddle a Day Saves Nine

October 24, 2018 11:00 - 1 hour - 73.4 MB

In this episode JPC is Old Man Puzzles and he WROTE some warm up riddles! The Clue Crew tries to remember some sayings, Adal plays God, flickering lights cause problems, and a full stop gets a full stop. Also - Sandor Weisz comes back for our beloved Sandbox segment! #sortofsayings Starring: Adal Rifai John Patrick Coan Erin Keif Guest Starring: Sandy Weisz at mysteryleague.com Editing by:  KJ Snyder Theme by:  Arne Parrott Logo by:  Emily Kardamis & Emmaline Morris See...

#13: Throw another Riddie on the Barbie

October 17, 2018 11:00 - 57 minutes - 52.9 MB

This week's episode is absolutely riddled with puzzies! The gang takes a trip down memory lane to explore some hurtful childhood nicknames, gets frustrated breaking down words, and solves a couple of gruesome murders with only their wits, some cigs, and a smattering of clues! Also, the return of "Riddles From My Garbage Brother-In-Law" and have Adal or JPC ever eaten fruit? Find out now! Starring: Adal Rifai John Patrick Coan Erin Keif Editing by:  KJ Snyder Theme by:  Arne ...

#12: Three Men and A Riddle Lady with Justin McElroy

October 10, 2018 11:00 - 49 minutes - 45.3 MB

The Baron of Brainteasers, Justin McElroy (The Adventure Zone, MBMBAM), drops in to guest host a Mail Bag episode with listener submitted Riddies and Puzzies! We figure out one specific word in all of English language, teach a very special dog new tricks, list off all the best wars AND solve a classic mesa death! You don't want to miss this hot hot ep!  You can order 'The Sawbones Book' at https://www.weldonowen.com/sawbonesbook/  Starring: Adal Rifai John Patrick Coan Erin Kei...

#11: Night of the Living DEAD STOP

October 03, 2018 11:00 - 1 hour - 58.6 MB

The Clue Crew tries to decide on a mascot for the podcast, Erin get's her earliest DEAD STOP yet, we take a psychopath test AND special guest Sandor Weisz stops by to debut a new segment for us! Oh and we finally go over the hour mark in this episode! Happy Spooktober! #KeifinItReal Starring: Adal Rifai John Patrick Coan Erin Keif Guest Starring: Sandy Weisz at mysteryleague.com Editing by:  KJ Snyder Theme by:  Arne Parrott Logo by:  Emily Kardamis & Emmaline Morris Se...

#10: Judge, Jury, and Riddlecutioner

September 26, 2018 11:00 - 55 minutes - 51 MB

On this week's episode, Adal, Erin and JPC get summoned to Riddle Court, find out what happens when elves run afoul of the law, and meet some scientists in the middle of the ocean. All that plus a return to the magical world of SwanLumps. Riddle me interested! Starring: Adal Rifai John Patrick Coan Erin Keif Editing by:  KJ Snyder Theme by:  Arne Parrott Logo by:  Emily Kardamis & Emmaline Morris Want more? Get Weekly Bonus Eps on Patreon! Want merch? Visit our TeePublic...

#9: Quiz Bop

September 19, 2018 11:00 - 55 minutes - 51 MB

This time - it’s personal! We get some sweet riddies and puzzies from Erin’s loved ones. There’s a man without a passport, a cassette recorder at a crime scene, and lady who flipping loves plants! Stick around to hear us discuss half-horses, Kidz Bop, and the trauma of Nintendo Cafe! Starring: Adal Rifai John Patrick Coan Erin Keif Editing by:  KJ Snyder Theme by:  Arne Parrott Logo by:  Emily Kardamis & Emmaline Morris Want more? Get Weekly Bonus Eps on Patreon! Want me...

#8: My Riddle Pony with Arnie Niekamp

September 12, 2018 11:00 - 49 minutes - 45.1 MB

A very special episode brings in guest host Arnie Niekamp (Hello From the Magic Tavern)! In this tasty ep Arnie fails at math, a prisoners life hangs in the balance, we learn about the sex lives of penguins, Erin demands we remember the movie Fever Pitch and much much more!  Starring: Adal Rifai John Patrick Coan Erin Keif Editing by:  KJ Snyder Theme by:  Arne Parrott Logo by:  Emily Kardamis & Emmaline Morris Want more? Get Weekly Bonus Eps on Patreon! Want merch? Visi...

#7: Riddle Miss Sunshine

September 05, 2018 11:00 - 40 minutes - 37.2 MB

The super young and hip hosts are back at it this week and they're younger and hipper than ever! SO YOUNG! In this episode a woman writes in an unusual place, an irregular man dies because of his timepiece and an airplane is used for nefarious purposes. PLUS a very special celebrity actor that's NOT Alan Arkin pops in and overstays his welcome. Starring: Adal Rifai John Patrick Coan Erin Keif Editing by:  KJ Snyder Theme by:  Arne Parrott Logo by:  Emily Kardamis & Emmalin...

#6: Sheep Impact!

August 29, 2018 11:00 - 48 minutes - 44.3 MB

We start with some hot hot 'What Am I' riddles and work our way up to a confusing conversation between a dad and his human daughter and an obsessive shepherd who plays favorites! We also introduce quizzies to the equation and Erin is pretty confused! #WiddleWednesday Starring: Adal Rifai John Patrick Coan Erin Keif Editing by:  KJ Snyder Theme by:  Arne Parrott Logo by:  Emily Kardamis & Emmaline Morris Want more? Get Weekly Bonus Eps on Patreon! Want merch? Visit our Te...

#5: Greased Lightnin' Round

August 22, 2018 11:00 - 36 minutes - 33 MB

It’s our best episode yet! Erin takes on the mantle of Old Man Puzzles and thinks the Lightning Round should be 6 riddles long! There’s also a mess of glass and water that brings a doctor running, a ceiling splattered in blood that concerns only one person and all the Kevins and Susies you can shake a raccoon at! Starring: Adal Rifai John Patrick Coan Erin Keif Editing by:  KJ Snyder Theme by:  Arne Parrott Logo by:  Emily Kardamis & Emmaline Morris Want more? Get Weekly ...

#4: Guilty Beyond a Reasonable Mrs. Doubtfire

August 15, 2018 11:00 - 51 minutes - 47.3 MB

Is this episode all our riddles deal with how not to get away with MURDER! Alibi’s, punishment rooms, insensitive cops catch an idiot, a hot hot connection at a funeral, death by iced tea, a married couple somehow enjoys a dinner and the creator of the hit game Secret Hitler, Tommy Maranges, drops in! Starring: Adal Rifai John Patrick Coan Erin Keif Editing by:  KJ Snyder Theme by:  Arne Parrott Logo by:  Emily Kardamis & Emmaline Morris Want more? Get Weekly Bonus Eps on...

#3: Everyone's Dead!

August 08, 2018 11:00 - 38 minutes - 35.2 MB

More puzzies, riddies, and terrible lateral thinking problems! A rare talent lies dead next to an unassuming object, a woman jumps off a cliff but is she ok? and a husband dies leaving a woman to reinvent herself! Also a gauche wedding gift causes someone to die of embarrassment! Starring: Adal Rifai John Patrick Coan Erin Keif Editing by:  KJ Snyder Theme by:  Arne Parrott Logo by:  Emily Kardamis & Emmaline Morris Want more? Get Weekly Bonus Eps on Patreon! Want merch?...

#2: My Puzzle Lies Over the Ocean

August 01, 2018 11:00 - 56 minutes - 51.3 MB

We have another episode for you Kevins and Susies! Riddles include a drunken man from the bad part of town, unlocking the mysteries of salt, a little boy and his wanted toy, and a trip around the globe to check in on the Italian judicial system. All that and a captain lost at sea! Arrrrrrgh yee ready for some riddles? Starring: Adal Rifai John Patrick Coan Erin Keif Editing by:  KJ Snyder Theme by:  Arne Parrott Logo by:  Emily Kardamis & Emmaline Morris Want more? Get We...

#1: Stuck in the Riddle with You

July 25, 2018 11:00 - 48 minutes - 44.4 MB

It’s our debut episode! Riddles include a dad trying his best to be hip, a shady ass phone call, a child that’s happy as hell to be kicked out of the house and a mysterious mass death! It’s a podcast you can play along with so FLEX DAT BRAIN! Starring: Adal Rifai John Patrick Coan Erin Keif Editing by:  KJ Snyder Theme by:  Arne Parrott Logo by:  Emily Kardamis & Emmaline Morris Want more? Get Weekly Bonus Eps on Patreon! Want merch? Visit our TeePublic Store! See Priva...

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