Tuesday, January 31, 2023 - SHUG? SHRUG!
A fabulous Tuesday crossword, which we knew it would be as soon as we saw the constructor's name - Erik Agard. The theme was fine, and of particular benefit to MARIAHCAREY fans. But even if you weren't thoroughly acquainted with her back catalog, the clues and crosses made this not just doable, but a treat (and not just because of the literal one, a debut entry, 16A, Crushed ice dessert with a reduplicative name, HALOHALO). We also have a Triplet Tuesday segment, and listener mail, so to cat...
1 Helmi 202316min
Monday, January 30, 2023 - The EYES have it!
This was, as cruciverbalists like to say, a slightly crunchier than usual Monday crossword, but an entertaining one just the same, with an amusing theme was hard to miss - in fact, it will probably hit you RIGHTBETWEENTHEEEYES. Deets are inside (including a discussion of deets!), so download, listen up, and enjoy! Remember, if you like this podcast, please spread the word, and we love all those 5 star reviews! We love feedback! Send us a text... Contact Info: We love listener mail! Drop us a...
31 Tammi 202313min
Sunday, January 29, 2023 - OHNEAT - an answer in today's crossword and, conveniently, our tldr summary of today's episode!
An excellent Sunday crossword, and a debut to boot, for Rich Katz. He has a dozen, yes, a dozen, amazing and amusing clues guaranteed to bring a smile to your lips. He even managed to get a reference to the QB for the KC Chiefs (playing on the same day in a semifinal): now that's attention to detail! Definitely 5 squares on the JAMCR scale, and to find out why, download now. We love feedback! Send us a text... Contact Info: We love listener mail! Drop us a line, crosswordpodcast@icl...
30 Tammi 202314min
Saturday, January 28, 2023 - We're not ONTHEFENCE about this crossword!
A great Saturday crossword by Kevin Christian, with some absolutely terrific clues, such as 24A, Something that isn't assumed, REALNAME (aah); 47D, Square things, ATONE (ooh); and 13D, His 2016 debut album unseated "Thriller" for the most weeks spent in the top 10 on Billboard's R&B/Hip-Hot chart (77), POSTMALONE (huh!). And the latter might not be the longest NYTimes crossword clue ever, but it's got to be in that top echelon. In other news, it's Saturday, and our JAMCOTWA (Jean And Mik...
29 Tammi 202315min
Friday, January 27, 2023 - Look out, ELMISTI's about to blow! đžđ»
It was one of those Friday crosswords - easy if you're in the right demographic, a bit more of a struggle if you are not. Both co-hosts had to dig in places, and Mike was particularly hard pressed because of his ignorance of anything that occurred more recently than 1815. So, the key question: did our intrepid co-hosts succeed? The answer is as close as this podcast, so for enlightenment just download now. Related links: How to pronounce "Natick" (we've been doing it wrong! đ±) The orig...
28 Tammi 202315min
Thursday, January 26, 2023 - A SHARPER than usual Thursday, a real BEAUT!
Once again we must doff our hats to the constructors of today's masterpiece, Dan Ziring and Quiara Vasquez, for having bestowed upon us a brilliant puzzle, with clues so sharp you could slice bread with them, and a theme so brilliant that it glows in the dark. OK, perhaps we are guilty of a bit of hyperbole, but not much - and if you need proof, just listen up to today's episode! We love feedback! Send us a text... Contact Info: We love listener mail! Drop us a line, crosswordpodcast@icloud.c...
27 Tammi 202315min
Wednesday, January 25, 2023 - This crossword's the CATSMEOW!
A wonderful Wednesday crossword by Nancy Serrano-Wu, with some fascinating clues such as 1A, Composer of the piano piece played in the "Tom and Jerry" short "The Cat Concerto", LISZT (a hoot to watch); 4D, ________ suit, ZOOT (try saying that 3 times fast!); and 56A, Sports bar purchases?, TRIPLEDOUBLES (yes, that is a thing!). A few highlights from today's episode: Origin story of "Golf is a good walk spoiled" Definition of TRIPLEDOUBLE A clip from The Cat Concerto Remember, the NYTim...
26 Tammi 202317min
Tuesday, January 24, 2023 - Bubble, bubble, toil and ... tea??
A very effervescent Tuesday crossword by Aaron M. Rosenberg and the indefatigable Jeff Chen (he of xwordinfo.com fame). We don't want to spill the TEA, so to speak, but this was one fine crossword. We also have a winner in our Triplet Tuesday Contest (yay!), so to find out who walked away with the trophy, as well as hear our usual 4-dimensional-chess-like analysis of today's crossword, all you need to do is download, listen, learn, and (hopefully!) laugh. We love feedback! Send us a text... C...
25 Tammi 202318min
