Jean & Mike Do The New York Times Crossword
1,437 episodes - English - Latest episode: 5 days ago - ★★★★★ - 24 ratingsA 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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Tuesday, September 15, 2020
September 16, 2020 01:00 - 9 minutes - 6.29 MBSend us a Text Message. A riotous Tuesday crossword, and how often can you say that? Technically, as often as you want, but this time it's justified, thanks to Amanda Rafkin and Ross Trudeau's very witty puzzle. You're probably in a hurry to get to the podcast and hear all about it, to which we say KEEPYOURPANTSON! It's Tip Tuesday, so listen up for some great ideas on how to become a better crossword solver. Like what you're hearing? Subscribe, tell your friends, and let us know at cross...
Monday, September 14, 2020
September 15, 2020 01:00 - 10 minutes - 7.49 MBSend us a Text Message. If you feel skITTIsh about doing the New York Times Crosswords -- and there's no shame in admITTIng it -- we would argue that this would be a fITTIng one to start solving. It has lots of fun words, and an interesting theme, that you have likely already surmised made it wITTIer than most Mondays. Remember, to start working on the puzzles, just go to nytimes.com/crosswords, subscribe, and you'll be ready to go in no time. Contact Info: We love listener mail! Drop us ...
Sunday, September 13, 2020
September 14, 2020 00:00 - 9 minutes - 6.74 MBSend us a Text Message. It's, er, time to, er, um, er, talk about the Sunday crossword, which is decidedly lacking in ers, so we thought we'd add a few extras here to make up for it. Yes, the theme involves various common phrases for which ER has been removed, and the clue leads to that ER-less answer, in a humorous way. For instance, 23A - Always glad to be seated in the back of the boat? - is HAPPILYEVERAFT, 103A - Ad for heartburn indication? - is RELIEFPITCH - and our personal favorite,...
Saturday, September 12, 2020
September 13, 2020 01:00 - 16 minutes - 11.1 MBSend us a Text Message. An epic crossword, lots of long and obscure clues, just like you'd hope for and expect on a Saturday. Both Mike and Jean got stymied in various places - Jean at 1D, Band with the 1970's hit "Come and Get Your Love", REDBONE, and Mike at 18A, "Who Shot Mr. Burns on the Classic TV Episode, "Who Shot Mr. Burns?", MAGGIE. There were lots of fun, fascinating words - 43A, Score marking to play higher or lower than written, OTTAVA, and 26A, Mesoamerican language family wi...
Friday, September 11, 2020
September 12, 2020 01:00 - 11 minutes - 7.64 MBSend us a Text Message. A sparking crossword by Caitlin Reid and Erik Agard, with great clues -- we give it a perfect 5.0 squares on the JAMCR scale! Contact Info: We love listener mail! Drop us a line, [email protected]. Also, we're on FaceBook, so feel free to drop by there and strike up a conversation!
Thursday, September 10, 2020
September 11, 2020 01:00 - 9 minutes - 6.57 MBSend us a Text Message. Today's crossword features what might possibly be the 4 most recognizable notes in all of western music, D, D, D, EFlat. They might not be recognizable, just lying there on the page, but put an orchestra behind them and you'll instantly recognize the beginning of BEETHOVEN's 5th symphony. That was just one of several of the great master's SYMPHONIC works that made its way into this Thursday masterpiece by David Kahn. Like the answer to 26D, Like violin strings, this ...
Wednesday, September 9, 2020
September 10, 2020 01:00 - 8 minutes - 5.86 MBSend us a Text Message. 99 bottles of clues on the wall, 99 bottles of clues, take one down, pass it around ... well, you get the idea: this crossword had a theme that involved the number 99. EINSTEINIUM, NAMESOFALLAH, WAYNEGRETSKY and LUFTBALLONS were featured, and our one regret was that they couldn't work in a reference to BARBARAFELDON (Agent 99 on the old time television series, Get Smart). Hopefully you got smarter by doing this crossword: there are many more to help keep you. menta...
Tuesday, September 8, 2020
September 09, 2020 01:00 - 13 minutes - 9.56 MBSend us a Text Message. A crossword in honor of ALFREDHITCHCOCK's most famous (?) movie, PSYCHO. For a while, Mike -- GASP! -- had NARY a clue in left central, but at LAST was able to TEASE out the answers. Jean, on the other hand, blazed through the entire shebang in 8 minutes! Also, it's Tip Tuesday, so listen in for some hints as to how you can enhance your crossword solving prowess. Contact Info: We love listener mail! Drop us a line, [email protected]. Also, we're on Face...
Monday, September 7, 2020
September 08, 2020 01:00 - 7 minutes - 4.99 MBSend us a Text Message. The games a-FOOT, and to get so many references to FOOT in this crossword was no small feat, and would've taken a lot of WORK. Thanks to xwordinfo.com, we discover that AVA -- also seen in today's crossword -- has been seen 448 times before, whereas OREO -- surely the unofficial cookie of the New York Times Crossword -- has only appeared 431 times. Tomorrow is Tip Tuesday (tm), so listen for some novel hints as to how you can improve your crosswording skills. Con...
Sunday, September 6, 2020
September 07, 2020 00:00 - 8 minutes - 5.63 MBSend us a Text Message. DOUBLE, DOUBLE, toil and trouble, that pretty much summarizes today's crossword, which Jean breezed through, but Mike got hung up on, on the shoals of IRENECARA. We rate it a 4.0 squares on the JAMCR scale. Want to talk about crossswords? We're ready to join in, drop us a line at [email protected]. Contact Info: We love listener mail! Drop us a line, [email protected]. Also, we're on FaceBook, so feel free to drop by there and strike up a conve...
Saturday, September 5, 2020
September 06, 2020 00:00 - 18 minutes - 12.6 MBSend us a Text Message. If you've worked on this crossword for a while, and decided that ICANTGOON, its GAMEOVER, then listen to this podcast for some inspiration as we deliver spoilers at a BUGATTI-like pace (like that one -- and there's MORETOCOME). For example, Mike's favorite, 22A - Roman foeman (HUN), and Jean's favorite, 13D - Amazon deterrent (ONESTAR). There are more, however, so download and start listening now to find 'em. We have had over *1500* downloads, so thank you one and...
Friday, September 4, 2020
September 05, 2020 00:00 - 12 minutes - 8.62 MBSend us a Text Message. Ooh, a toughie (well, it's a Friday). Both Jean & Mike tore through 3/4 of the puzzle, like they were on SPREES, but then, well, let's just say that STOPSDEAD was an appropriate clue to lead into the ferocious bottom-right corner. Still, there was lots to LOVE about this crossword, including 13D - One of about 500 million needed to fill an olympic swimming pool (TEASPOON), and Mike's personal favorite, 17A - Trucker's tracker, aka MILEAGEMOM (eh, we mean MILEAGELOG)....
Thursday, September 3, 2020
September 04, 2020 00:00 - 10 minutes - 7.08 MBSend us a Text Message. A spectacular Thursday, um , spectacular! Sid Sivakumar shows us how to BOUNCEBACK, with a crossword that is definitely not SOSO. We give it a 5+ squares on the JAMCRS. Listen to the podcast to find out why. Contact Info: We love listener mail! Drop us a line, [email protected]. Also, we're on FaceBook, so feel free to drop by there and strike up a conversation!
Wednesday, September 2, 2020
September 03, 2020 01:00 - 10 minutes - 7.17 MBSend us a Text Message. A fine first crossword by Margaret Seikel, during the solving of which Jean almost gets stuck in BRENNERPASS, Mike can't CATCH the point of CATCHPHRASE, Jean makes the ELEVATORPITCH that LAPTOP is the answer to 55A, it might have an apple on it, to which Mike, being semantically persnickety, replies HUSH. Contact Info: We love listener mail! Drop us a line, [email protected]. Also, we're on FaceBook, so feel free to drop by there and strike up a conversat...
Tuesday, September 1, 2020
September 02, 2020 01:00 - 10 minutes - 7.54 MBSend us a Text Message. Without seemingly any BROUHAHA (HOHO) or ADO, David Steinberg put together a fine crossword - a 5.0 squares on the JAMCRS scale! Contact Info: We love listener mail! Drop us a line, [email protected]. Also, we're on FaceBook, so feel free to drop by there and strike up a conversation!
August 31, 2020
September 01, 2020 01:00 - 4 minutes - 3.43 MBSend us a Text Message. Heavens to BETSY, the 2012 & 2016 women's Olympics gymnastics captain was ALYRAISMAN (not, as Mike surmised, AMYRAISMAN). A few newer favorites show up - YAK from last Thursday's JAW, GAB and YAK spectacular, and NES from ... yesterday! It's good to see old friends. Speaking of which, why not become a friend of Jean & Mike Do the New York Times Crossword. It's really easy, just drop us a line - [email protected]. Contact Info: We love listener mail! Drop ...
Sunday, August 30, 2020
August 31, 2020 01:00 - 16 minutes - 11.2 MBSend us a Text Message. Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No, it's a BUTTERFLY, which plays a prominent role in today's stellar crossword (we rate it a perfect 5 square on the JAMCRS). Contact Info: We love listener mail! Drop us a line, [email protected]. Also, we're on FaceBook, so feel free to drop by there and strike up a conversation!
Saturday, August 29, 2020
August 30, 2020 00:00 - 14 minutes - 9.91 MBSend us a Text Message. HOHO, a tough Saturday, you might need some TYLENOL to get through it! But any crossword that includes MAHNAMAHNA deserves ... we'll say a 4.5 squares on the JAMCRS (Jean & Mike Crossword Rating Scale). Contact Info: We love listener mail! Drop us a line, [email protected]. Also, we're on FaceBook, so feel free to drop by there and strike up a conversation!
Friday, August 28, 2020
August 29, 2020 01:00 - 9 minutes - 6.78 MBSend us a Text Message. A fast, fun, fireworks-free Friday crossword by Kate Hawkins (edited as always by the indefatigable Will Shortz). It included such gems as 24A - Fastest creature on two legs (up to 45 m.p.h.) - OSTRICH, 28A - One might be left in the dust - SHOEPRINT, and 37D, Plot point in a rom-com - MEETCUTE. We'd rate this one a 4.5 squares on the JAMCRS (Jean & Mike Crossword Rating Scale). Contact Info: We love listener mail! Drop us a line, [email protected]. Also,...
Thursday, August 27, 2020
August 28, 2020 01:00 - 18 minutes - 12.5 MBSend us a Text Message. CHATTERBOXes Jean and Mike recorded their longest podcast yet, but that's because there was much to YAK, JAW, and GAB about. Both Jean and Mike laughed uproariously at CACHINNATE (n: to laugh uproariously), and especially enjoyed 55D - Members of a defunct union - EXES and 21A - Entry-level workers? - DOORMEN. Definitely a 5-square crossword! Contact Info: We love listener mail! Drop us a line, [email protected]. Also, we're on FaceBook, so feel free to...
Wednesday, August 26, 2020
August 27, 2020 01:00 - 12 minutes - 8.94 MBSend us a Text Message. In which Jean learns about DIRKs, Mike learns that WEAKTEA is not just ... WEAKTEA, and both agree that they'd like to see more of Carl Larson's WORKPORTFOLIO, rating this crossword a 4.5 out of 5 squares. Contact Info: We love listener mail! Drop us a line, [email protected]. Also, we're on FaceBook, so feel free to drop by there and strike up a conversation!
Tuesday, August 25, 2020
August 26, 2020 03:00 - 8 minutes - 5.85 MBSend us a Text Message. Alas, poor Yorick, he ... didn't get to do the Tuesday NYTimes Crossword. But you can ... or if you got stuck, listen here for some hints that might guide you to the solution! Our favorite crossword weapon makes an appearance today - EPEE. The volcano that we just lava also pops up -- ETNA. Jean's favorite clue? 31D Things that rhythm lack? AEIOU Mike's favorite clue? 14A, Like an area that's off limits, as it turns out that NONO is a NOGO On the Jean & Mike Cros...
Monday, August 24, 2020
August 25, 2020 01:00 - 5 minutes - 4.13 MBSend us a Text Message. An extremely exciting example of extraneous use of "ex" in a crossword 😀 No, jk, it was a fine Monday, including such fun clues as (Jean's favorite) 11D, "Like that'll ever happen" (SARCASTIC), and (Mike's favorite) 44A, "What alumni do on important anniversaries" (REUNE). Side note: this is our 65th episode, so the podcast now qualifies for medicare :-) We love to hear your feedback - talk to us at [email protected] Contact Info: We love listener mail! ...
Sunday, August 23, 2020
August 24, 2020 12:00 - 12 minutes - 8.51 MBSend us a Text Message. A noteworthy crossword, definitely something to sing about! Contact Info: We love listener mail! Drop us a line, [email protected]. Also, we're on FaceBook, so feel free to drop by there and strike up a conversation!
Saturday, August 22, 2020
August 22, 2020 22:00 - 16 minutes - 11.1 MBSend us a Text Message. The author, Trenton Charlson, was able to CRAM SCADs of interesting clues in today's puzzle, and they were SASSIER than most, earning it a 4.5 squares on the Jean & Mike Crossword Rating Scale (tm). Jean had to work for her in supper in the bottom left corner, Mike became FIXATEDON the clue for "obsessed with", and both learned of the existence of BASSALE. Contact Info: We love listener mail! Drop us a line, [email protected]. Also, we're on FaceBook, so...
Friday, August 21, 2020
August 22, 2020 01:00 - 14 minutes - 10.3 MBSend us a Text Message. On our new (trademark pending??) crossword rating scale, this was a 4.5 squares (Jean gave it a 5, Mike, a 4). It was a relatively easy Friday, with Jean cruising through it in 40 minutes, and Mike still below his average but could have done faster had he remembered the Shakespearean role of DESDEMONA, as opposed to his first guess (and famous hit by The CLASH), DESMEDONA. In other news, Jean informs Mike that there never had been a KMART Tower in Chicago, that it's...
Thursday, August 20, 2020
August 21, 2020 01:00 - 11 minutes - 7.67 MBSend us a Text Message. It was a Thursday crossword, so no surprise that it contained a surprise -- an interesting and TIMEly WRINKLE that Jean spotted, and to which Mike, er ... um ... WHATIMEANT ... tried to force into a rebus. (Spoiler alert: it did not end well 😀) Two answers -- ENOS and ONCE -- made an encore appearance today, although the clues were different yesterday. Finally, Mike spotted one small error in the puzzle -- the answer to 42D, "Popular salad dressing", rather than I...
Wednesday, August 19, 2020
August 20, 2020 01:00 - 9 minutes - 6.75 MBSend us a Text Message. Look, up there in the sky, it's a crossword, it's a word chain, it's ... both?? Yes, Brandon Koppy delivers a stellar Wednesday crossword, one that you'll have to wrap your head around -- and listen to today's episode to have that joke, and other aspects of the crosswords, explained. Today's favorite clue: What might be tested by parking a car in Harvard Square? BOSTONACCENT. Like the crossword? Let us know ([email protected], and tell all your friends on...
Tuesday, August 18, 2020 (Tip Tuesday 😀 )
August 19, 2020 01:00 - 16 minutes - 11.5 MBSend us a Text Message. ALICEPAUL pops up in a crossword honoring WOMENSSUFFRAGE and AMENDMENTXIX. In another news, Jean & Mike review some helpful tips on how to improve your crossword-solving skills. Subscribe to the New York Times Crossword @ nytimes.com/crosswords Talk to us, [email protected] Contact Info: We love listener mail! Drop us a line, [email protected]. Also, we're on FaceBook, so feel free to drop by there and strike up a conversation!
Monday, August 17, 2020
August 18, 2020 00:00 - 4 minutes - 3.03 MBSend us a Text Message. A marvelous Monday puzzle, featuring the return of that famous Garlic mayonnaise and possible yodeling term, AIOLI; one of Mike's all-time favorite English words, lollygags (leading to the answer, LOAFS); and other STUFF, besides. Contact Info: We love listener mail! Drop us a line, [email protected]. Also, we're on FaceBook, so feel free to drop by there and strike up a conversation!
Sunday, August 16, 2020
August 17, 2020 01:00 - 13 minutes - 9.19 MBSend us a Text Message. In today's episode, Jean & Mike learn a new sandal brand (TEVA) and a potential vacation destination (VARESE), Mike discovers that LAILA ALI is the daughter of the famous boxer; and no matter what, you can DEPENDON the New York Times to come up with some amazing puzzles (the present one being a fine example of the genre!). Contact Info: We love listener mail! Drop us a line, [email protected]. Also, we're on FaceBook, so feel free to drop by there and str...
Saturday, August 15, 2020
August 15, 2020 20:00 - 13 minutes - 9.47 MBSend us a Text Message. A grueling Saturday delight by Joe DiPietro (edited as always by Will Shortz), including an exceptionally tough top-left corner minefield with tricky clues such as "Unrepaired" (ASIS), "Something the force is responsible for?" (SALES), and "Finer cut, usually" (SIDEA) - yikes! Contact Info: We love listener mail! Drop us a line, [email protected]. Also, we're on FaceBook, so feel free to drop by there and strike up a conversation!
Friday, August 14, 2020
August 15, 2020 00:00 - 9 minutes - 6.25 MBSend us a Text Message. Jean & Mike concur that this was a relatively merciful Friday, one that they ASSERT should not create too much ANGST Contact Info: We love listener mail! Drop us a line, [email protected]. Also, we're on FaceBook, so feel free to drop by there and strike up a conversation!
Thursday, August 13, 2020
August 14, 2020 02:00 - 12 minutes - 8.68 MBSend us a Text Message. Quickly, D'Artagnan, to the Musketeermobile! A superb Thursday crossword in which, yes, the THREEMUSKETEERS play a prominent roll, and a WHEELIE fun time was had by ... ONE? by ALL? Contact Info: We love listener mail! Drop us a line, [email protected]. Also, we're on FaceBook, so feel free to drop by there and strike up a conversation!
Wednesday, August 12, 2020
August 13, 2020 02:00 - 9 minutes - 6.43 MBSend us a Text Message. Jean & Mike solve this puzzle AMAIN, Mike requests a BROWN BETTY, and both are amused and somewhat bemused by that notion that COLLATE is an advanced photocopier instruction. Like what you hear? Room for improvement? Let us know at [email protected] Contact Info: We love listener mail! Drop us a line, [email protected]. Also, we're on FaceBook, so feel free to drop by there and strike up a conversation!
Tuesday, August 11, 2020
August 12, 2020 00:00 - 12 minutes - 8.49 MBSend us a Text Message. It's tip Tuesday! Besides our usual witty repartee, we also provide a few tips to help you become better crossword solvers, and as promised, here are some external links worth checking out: 12 European Rivers That Will Help You Raise Your Crossword Game The Crossword Travel Guide: 10 Cities You Should Know The Crossword Zoo: 10 Animals You Should Know xwordinfo.com Like what you hear? Let us know, at [email protected] Contact Info: We love listener ma...
Monday, August 10, 2020
August 11, 2020 01:00 - 5 minutes - 3.83 MBSend us a Text Message. Woo-hoo, it's our 51st episode! It's a Monday, so geared towards newer solvers, but still chock-full of interesting tidbits as is, hopefully, this podcast. Send us feedback, we love to hear from you! [email protected] will do the trick! Contact Info: We love listener mail! Drop us a line, [email protected]. Also, we're on FaceBook, so feel free to drop by there and strike up a conversation!
Sunday, August 9, 2020
August 10, 2020 00:00 - 13 minutes - 9.14 MBSend us a Text Message. Ahoy, mateys (including NCOS, if there are any reading this), we hope you're all SHIPSHAPE, not too WEARY, and ready to set sail on another crossword adventure (with, as you might have surmised, a nautical theme). Contact Info: We love listener mail! Drop us a line, [email protected]. Also, we're on FaceBook, so feel free to drop by there and strike up a conversation!
Saturday, August 8, 2020
August 09, 2020 02:00 - 12 minutes - 8.79 MBSend us a Text Message. We're a FAN of this puzzle. The bottom-right corner in particular STYX out, although there were GEMSTONES throughout. Our favorite discovery: TNT used to be used as a dye, before they started using it for explosives, which sounds potentially NASTY. Tip Tuesday is coming up ... this Tuesday, listen for tips on how to improve your crossword solving skills. Like the podcast? Tell your friends! Have suggestions on how we can improve? Tell us, at crosswordpodcast@icloud...
Friday, August 7, 2020
August 08, 2020 01:00 - 6 minutes - 4.57 MBSend us a Text Message. A toughie for a Friday! Jean did SUPER(Bly), but Mike is MOROSE, wearing sackcloth and ashes in honor of his dearly departed streak -- THATSASHAME. Some sample clues: Sent = ONCLOUDNINE Classic works by the poet Martial = EPIGRAMS Do minimal work and succeed = SKATEBY Remember, if you wish to correspond, drop us a line at [email protected] Contact Info: We love listener mail! Drop us a line, [email protected]. Also, we're on FaceBook, so f...
Thursday, August 6, 2020
August 06, 2020 22:00 - 12 minutes - 8.8 MBSend us a Text Message. A crossword that really works the old GRAY cells. Jean found it to be a nice Thursday crossword, Mike felt like he was trapped in a BLACKHOLE, and CANST believe that he was able to (eventually) solve it. One of the authors of today's puzzle is Jeff Chen, who runs xwordinfo.com -- check it out, it has excellent crossword resources. We'd love to hear from you! Just send feedback to [email protected] Contact Info: We love listener mail! Drop us a line, cros...
Wednesday, August 5, 2020
August 06, 2020 01:00 - 8 minutes - 5.6 MBSend us a Text Message. This puzzle was a SMASHHIT, with EVERYTHING that you could want in a crossword: delicious BAGELs, a reference to Marvel superheroes (THOR), and, Mike's personal favorite, CLOWNCARS. Like what you're hearing? Have suggestions for future topics? Give us some feedback at [email protected] Contact Info: We love listener mail! Drop us a line, [email protected]. Also, we're on FaceBook, so feel free to drop by there and strike up a conversation!
Tuesday, August 4, 2020
August 05, 2020 01:00 - 11 minutes - 7.7 MBSend us a Text Message. A Tuesday crossword that features EPEEISTS and Popeye's dreaded enemy, the SEAHAG? Who could ask for anything more? Some of you could! And so, starting today, we are introducing Tip Tuesday, in which we will try and include tips for new solvers. If you want to get a hold of us to discuss a podcast, or have suggestions for improvements, now you can email us -- [email protected]. Operators are standing by, so send us some email now! Contact Info: We love l...
Monday, August 3, 2020
August 04, 2020 01:00 - 7 minutes - 4.85 MBSend us a Text Message. A crossword in which both Jean & Mike discover that OLMEC is not an elderly robot, but rather a Meso-American carver of yore; Jean points out the difference between AGUA and the color that it might be, AQUA; and Mike finds out that Katmandu and Timbuktu are on entirely different continents. Enjoy! Remember, to share in the joy of solving, go to nytimes.com/crosswords, subscribe, and start puzzling! Contact Info: We love listener mail! Drop us a line, crosswordpodc...
Sunday, August 2, 2020
August 03, 2020 02:00 - 13 minutes - 9.17 MBSend us a Text Message. A challenging Sunday, no SHOOIN. With challenging entries like TEIXEIRA, and CUPROUS, and fun ones like RADIOCAR and SEADOVE, there's something here to appeal to everyone. Remember, you too can follow along: just go to nytimes.com/crosswords, subscribe, and start puzzling! Contact Info: We love listener mail! Drop us a line, [email protected]. Also, we're on FaceBook, so feel free to drop by there and strike up a conversation!
Saturday, August 1, 2020
August 02, 2020 02:00 - 13 minutes - 9.33 MBSend us a Text Message. In today's episode, Jean, reporting from a remote location, discovers that EYEs are not as difficult to sculpt as TOGAs, and that sometimes the answer to a "stole" clue is not BOA (FUR real). Meanwhile, Mike learns (again: AD NAUSEAM, in fact) about the importance of proper spelling, and celebrates the appearance of his favorite Titanic passenger, John ASTOR, in today's crossword. Contact Info: We love listener mail! Drop us a line, [email protected]. A...
Friday, July 31, 2020
August 01, 2020 02:00 - 11 minutes - 8.03 MBSend us a Text Message. An Erik Agard crossword, written with his usual FLARE, which means solvers need to be especially ALERT. Jean, aided by her encyclopedic knowledge of Hollywood actresses of yore, tore through this in *record* time. Contact Info: We love listener mail! Drop us a line, [email protected]. Also, we're on FaceBook, so feel free to drop by there and strike up a conversation!
Thursday, July 30, 2020
July 31, 2020 02:00 - 5 minutes - 3.54 MBSend us a Text Message. A novel Thursday arrangement by the indefatigable Joel Fagliano! Contact Info: We love listener mail! Drop us a line, [email protected]. Also, we're on FaceBook, so feel free to drop by there and strike up a conversation!
Wednesday, July 29, 2020
July 30, 2020 01:00 - 7 minutes - 5.26 MBSend us a Text Message. Jean & Mike discuss a crossword that is worthy of at least ONEMICHELINSTAR for its elegant construction, and while we can't say it was NOSWEAT, we do OPINE that you don't have to be one of the cruciverbal ELITE in order to solve it. Remember, you can always subscribe to the New York Times Crossword at nytimes.com/crosswords -- we recommend trying the puzzle first, and then listening to this podcast second to hear our whimsical (?) analysis. Contact Info: We love li...
Tuesday, July 28, 2020
July 29, 2020 02:00 - 6 minutes - 4.37 MBSend us a Text Message. A puzzle that Jean flies through, and that's no INVENTION; while Mike discovers that ALOE makes a terrible liqueur (allegedly: he's never tried it), while SLOE is (again, allegedly) much tastier. Contact Info: We love listener mail! Drop us a line, [email protected]. Also, we're on FaceBook, so feel free to drop by there and strike up a conversation!