Saturday, June 22, 2024 - Yes, PLANTSITTER *is* a career path!
A fine Saturday crossword by Hoang-Kim Vu, so fine, in fact, that it won our JAMCOTWA - Jean And Mike Crossword Of The Week Awardâąïž. With crisp cluing, amusing answers, what's not to like? Nothing, hence the award! Deets inside, so have a listen. Just a friendly reminder that doing the NYTimes Crossword is a great way to keep those synapses sharp. So, if you haven't already, wander over to nytimes.com/crossswords where you can find out how to subscribe. Show note imagery: How to perfo...
23 Juni 202410min
Friday, June 21, 2024 - Why, yes, Popeye Village *is* a thing
This is Billy Bratton's 9th NYTimes crossword. He tends to specialize in Friday and Saturday puzzles, and this one is an excellent example of the genre, for reasons that we delve into, at length, in today's episode.Show note imagery: A major Maltese tourist attraction, Popeye Village!We love feedback! Send us a text...Contact Info:We love listener mail! Drop us a line, crosswordpodcast@icloud.com.Also, we're on FaceBook, so feel free to drop by there and strike up a conversation!
22 Juni 202416min
Thursday, June 20, 2024 - Three cheers for the "era of good feelings"
A slightly tricky Thursday crossword, especially confounding if one fails to grok the theme, a fate that temporarily befell both cohosts (in different ways: as usual, both cohosts solved alone, otherwise Mike would just slow Jean down to a tai-chi / glacial pace). We have all the deets inside, so have a listen and let us know what you think! Show note imagery: Valence electrons We love feedback! Send us a text... Contact Info: We love listener mail! Drop us a line, crosswordpodcast@ic...
21 Juni 202415min
Wednesday, June 19, 2024 - Happy Juneteenth!
We are baaaack! And to welcome us, Brad Wiegmann and Joel Fagliano have provided a fascinating crossword to help us get back into the groove, so check out today's podcast and let us know what you think!Show note imagery: Hop o' My Thumb (really)We love feedback! Send us a text...Contact Info:We love listener mail! Drop us a line, crosswordpodcast@icloud.com.Also, we're on FaceBook, so feel free to drop by there and strike up a conversation!
20 Juni 202410min
Sunday, June 2, 2024 - Look out, here comes a SQUIB! đŠ”đ
Today's crossword was a real deal - two puzzles for the price of one, and each was a delight. We have all the deets inside, so do have a listen. This is our last podcast for two weeks-- we are taking our yearly Summer sabbatical -- so expect to hear from us starting ... in about two weeks! Show note imagery: Behold, a BEERAMID We love feedback! Send us a text... Contact Info: We love listener mail! Drop us a line, crosswordpodcast@icloud.com. Also, we're on FaceBook, so feel free to ...
3 Juni 202416min
Saturday, June 1, 2024 - The POSHEST crossword this week!
A splendid Saturday crossword wraps up our crossword-solving week. Saturdays are by tradition the hardest crossword of the week, with the trickiest clues, and this one was definitely in that league. This was Eric Warren's second crossword in the NYTimes, and the first time he has won a JAMCOTWA (Jean And Mike Crossword Of The Week Award), so kudos for both! Show note imagery: Some delicious strawberry STRUDELS Show note video: MAXIMILIAN, the bionic dog đ 𩼠We love feedback! Send us a text....
2 Juni 202415min
Friday, May 31, 2024 - We have a FIENDING for more Aidan Deshong crosswords!
This is a beaut of a debut by Aidan Deshong, a high school senior just about to graduate, and head off to Harvey Mudd. Perhaps he'll major in Engimatology like legendary NYTimes crossword editor Will Shortz. The clues and answers in today's grid were, simply put, brilliant, as seen in 47A, Pricey oils, e.g., ART; 48A, Wet blanket?, DEW; and many, many others. To hear more, including a fascinating fact for Fun Fact Fridayâąïž -- you are cordially invited to download and listen up to today...
1 Juni 202420min
Thursday, May 30, 2024 - This crossword, like the answer to 22A, is WELLDONE
A very nice crossword by Royce Ferguson - his 4th for the NYTimes, and a Thursday debut. The theme was ingenious but not too difficult to suss out, and the number of pop-culture references was on the low side, which affected Jean not at all but did benefit Mike (for whom anything newer than 1800 that does not involve science fiction is problematic). Show note imagery: Some tasty looking crépes SUZETTE We love feedback! Send us a text... Contact Info: We love listener mail! Drop us...
31 Maj 202416min
