Sorry for the delay on this episode, Josiah was busy moving. Enjoy us proving just how young we are as we struggle to know old restaurant slogans, what USSR stands for, and more!

Episode 25: Filas

Jan 28th, 2019 28m 14s

We know how patiently you've been waiting. And here you are! A brand new episode with Josiah and Beth, this time being released on the same day as the crossword we complete!Crossword Date: Monday, January 28th, 2019Crossword Constructor: Th

Episode 24: Pas de Deux

Dec 9th, 2018 34m 1s

There's a new co-host in town! That's right, after another unofficial hiatus, Josiah is joined by his sister Beth as the two embark on a crossword journey from now on. We take a wild guess at when the Astros won the World Series and take a crac

Episode 23: Aces

Oct 30th, 2018 37m 56s

Amaris Bates, a fellow EPR at Milwaukee Rep, joins me! Enjoy a solid crossword experience, with the delightful audio of me performing Edgar Allen Poe(try), accidentally making my roommate feel bad, and trying to stop laughing for about thirty s

Episode 22: Pare

Oct 9th, 2018 33m 27s

Sara Hilton joins me today! Sorry for the slightly unbalanced audio, it's certainly been a while since I've talked into a microphone.Crossword Date: Monday, October 8, 2018Crossword Constructor: Jacob Stulberg

Episode 21: Paean

Sep 4th, 2018 27m 10s

One of my colleagues at Milwaukee Rep actually has a mother living in Milwaukee! While she was feeding for a Labor Day dinner, she also agreed to do an episode with me.Crossword Date: Monday, September 3, 2018Crossword Constructor: Trent H.

Episode 20: Box Kite

Aug 28th, 2018 35m 9s

My mom joins me for this week's episode. Unfortunately, I had just woken up from a nap so the energy might be a little low, but the crossword was still quality!Crossword Date: Monday, August 27th, 2018Crossword Constructor: Susan Gelfand

Episode 19: Yoyo

Aug 21st, 2018 32m 4s

One of my fellow Emerging Professional Residents (fancy way to say "intern") at Milwaukee Repertory Theatre, Annalise, joins me! We talk about the nature of sheets and the legality of whale oil, among other things. Enjoy!Crossword Date: Monda

Hi Mom 02: FWIW

Aug 14th, 2018 37m 24s

I have mono! So here's another "Hi Mom" episode that I recorded with my mom over the summer. Enjoy!Crossword Date: Monday, March 19, 2018Crossword Constructors: Andrewa Carla Michaels and Michael Wiesenberg

Episode 18: T-fal

Jul 31st, 2018 37m 20s

I'm joined by Rebecca Neipris of the podcast Crossnerds for this week's episode! She's much better at the crossword than I, but it was still fun talking about differences in climate, whether or not we were alive during 1977, and how opera and b

Episode 17: Lien

Jul 25th, 2018 47m 48s

Sorry for (another) late post! Marlo (and eventually Sage) joins me again before I leave Pittsburgh. We discuss our opinions on memes, sports, and etymology websites!Crossword Constructor: Todd GrossCrossword Date: Monday, July 23, 2018

Episode 16: Rooftop Bar

Jul 17th, 2018 36m 32s

My friend Sage joins me for this episode! Neither of us speak French very well, but only one of us was willing to try.Crossword Date: Monday, July 16, 2018

Hi Mom 01: Knells

Jul 3rd, 2018 39m 6s

It's a busy week at Pittsburgh Festival Opera! Have a listen from an older crossword with my mom!Crossword Date: Monday, May 22, 2017

Episode 15: Heath

Jun 26th, 2018 32m 15s

My roommate Jaron joins me for this episode! We learn about Pasteur's other cool achievement and how I think that Fall comes after Winter. Enjoy!Crossword Date: Monday, June 25, 2018

Episode 14: Credit

Jun 19th, 2018 30m 14s

This week I am joined by a new friend! Marlo Whetstone works with me at my internship, and agreed to be on the podcast. We had a good time discussing who owned Chipotle and how we aspire to Q-Tips business model. We also may have had a surprise

Episode 13: Gavotte

Jun 12th, 2018 37m 30s

One of my (mom’s) oldest friends joins me for this week’s episode! Enjoy listen to us discuss why prostitution is a thing, among other topics. Crossword Date: Monday, June 11, 2018

Episode 12: Any

Jun 5th, 2018 56m 46s

I'm so excited to get to say that Deb Amlen of the New York Times Wordplay column joins me as a guest for this week's crossword! Although her work has required her to already have this puzzle solved, she provides great insight into the inner wo

Episode 11: Reb

May 29th, 2018 45m 49s

Katie King joins me this week, we talk about the Office, high school drama, and solve the crossword! Enjoy!Crossword Date: Monday, May 28, 2018

Episode 10: Acrid

May 22nd, 2018 32m 8s

You win some, you lose some. Unfortunately due to time restraints on both of our days, my wonderful sister and I were unable to finish this Monday's crossword! But we still had a great time doing it!Crossword Date: Monday, May 22, 2018

Episode 09: tbsp

May 15th, 2018 31m 5s

My dad joins me to do the crossword! The audio is a little fishbowl-y because we were recording in my sister's apartment, but still a quality crossword.

Episode 08: Orlon

May 8th, 2018 40m 54s

I have two guests this week! We might need a little (a lot) of help from Google, but we get there eventually. And now we have some great new vocabulary to add to our crossword [38-Across]!Crossword Date: Monday, May 7th, 2018

Episode 07: AM Dial

May 1st, 2018 42m 3s

A wild episode appears! Charly Wood joins me this week, and although we never actually realize that an AM Dial is referring to the radio - which now seems pretty obvious we admit it - we still had a great time!

Episode 06: Alee

Apr 24th, 2018 39m 23s

Remember that time when Josiah thought Truman was the president after Eisenhower? Yeah, Henry Beard remembers too, because he was there! Enjoy this week's episode, which includes only a little bit of French and a whole lot of guessing.