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Fill Me In

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Fill Me In is a crossword podcast, or at least, that"s what it pretends to be. Most of the time, it"s about other things (including, but not limited to: soup, Thor, Rosana Ñler, sandwiches, Stephen Sondheim, Viewer Mail, vuvuzelas, inappropriate glorification of the E Division, and more), but occasionally, we also talk about crosswords.

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01:50:17

Fill Me In #413: Irreversible binomials.

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2023/10/17

This week, Ryan is at ComiCon, so Ben Zimmer sails through to join Brian in talks of gridspotting, baseball+word nerdery, and potential new FMI clubs. All that plus a new Contest of Now, courtesy of Shannon Rapp and Will Eisenberg! Stuff to click: The Defector Crossword The Spam Haiku Archive If you get bored (how could you?!), write something for the Fill Me In wiki. And if you're feeling philanthropic, donate to our Patreon. Do you enjoy our show? Actually, it doesn't matter! Please consider

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01:34:58

Fill Me In #412: The foofier, the taddier.

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2023/10/10

This week, Ryan and Brian learn a bit about Drake's Drum and a tad about Clayton Kershaw, and present a Harvest Round like nothing you've ever heard. Because it's never been a thing. Also, Peter Gordon wrote a book called Word Solitaire, and here's a link to buy a copy! If you get bored (how could you?!), write something for the Fill Me In wiki. And if you're feeling philanthropic, donate to our Patreon. Do you enjoy our show? Actually, it doesn't matter! Please consider leaving us a 5-star review

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01:47:31

Fill Me In #411: You’re relegated down, and you’re...

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2023/10/03

This week, the geniuses behind Lemonade Disco – Taylor Johnson, Steve Mossberg, and Shannon Rapp – visit the studio to discuss their efforts in puzzles, publishing, and punctually putting out prompted content. Also, Kealoa, which is just a little bit of this and a little bit of that. Taylor Johnson (he/him) is a taco enthusiast who can be found at www.lemonadedisco.com, writes Squared Away puzzles for www.puzzlesociety.com, and can be found on Twitter @lemonade_disco_ and personally

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01:54:57

Fill Me In #410: It was confusing and also not...

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2023/09/26

This week, Francis Heaney and Scott Weiss stop by to discuss escape rooms, logic puzzles, and their fantastic new book, "Escape Room Logic Puzzles." Also: Ryan looks for redemption in a new Kealoa that may have some of you drooling with hunger. Stuff to click: Buy Francis and Scott's book on Barnes & Noble, Amazon, or Maggie Mae's Bookshop Test out a couple sample puzzles from the book! (PDF link) Try some virtual escape rooms with Scott and Em at Squonkland Visit Francis Heaney's blog Check out

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01:36:08

Fill Me In #409: Not as cool as monkeys!

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2023/09/19

This week, Ryan is back in spite of his overwhelming TikTok fame, and rejoins Brian for an episode like literally every other – musicals, baseball, some crosswords, and a somewhat disappointing Kealoan accomplishment. If you get bored (how could you?!), write something for the Fill Me In wiki. And if you're feeling philanthropic, donate to our Patreon. Do you enjoy our show? Actually, it doesn't matter! Please consider leaving us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts. This will help new listeners find

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01:50:34

Fill Me In #408: We're trying to get Zoom-bombed, and...

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2023/09/12

This week, Ben Zimmer (30D!) joins Brian for discussions of #gridspotting, the Bryant Park tournament, and the Baby Mets. ALSO: Brian is not shy to perpetuate conspiracy theories about Will Shortz's alter ego, and contrary to the episode's title, we did actually get Zoom-bombed. Stuff to click: XWordInfo, all that remains CrossCord, the crossword Discord server Puzzability, where you can find links to the Bryant Park tournament puzzles Ugleh's crossword grid search Crosserville the

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01:37:31

Fill Me In #407: The internet is an umbrage machine.

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2023/09/05

This week, Ryan and Brian welcome Jim Horne back to the show. Jim created XWordInfo.com, and now with major changes happening, shares his perspectives, stories, and highlights. And for a bit of nostalgia, you can listen to Jim's last FMI interview in 2008! If you get bored (how could you?!), write something for the Fill Me In wiki. And if you're feeling philanthropic, donate to our Patreon. Do you enjoy our show? Actually, it doesn't matter! Please consider leaving us a 5-star review on Apple

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01:42:43

Fill Me In #406: I’m just trying to stay within myself.

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2023/08/29

Psst! — we forget that we've said things on the show before. But, *ahem* — we don't mind repeating ourselves! Best way to complain is to write us email. We love it. Today: The Sound of Music, the words of Cody Bellinger, and please join everyone on Crosscord! If you get bored (how could you?!), write something for the Fill Me In wiki. And if you're feeling philanthropic, donate to our Patreon. Do you enjoy our show? Actually, it doesn't matter! Please consider leaving us a 5-star review on Apple

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01:42:39

Fill Me In #405: Remembered briefly, then quickly...

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2023/08/22

We call it a "season finale," but it's really just Ryan and Brian babbling at each other, like always. This week, it's a spoiler-free Lolla recap (you can still get the puzzles!) -- plus, don't you want a wild variation on Kealoa? So do I. If you get bored (how could you?!), write something for the Fill Me In wiki. And if you're feeling philanthropic, donate to our Patreon. Do you enjoy our show? Actually, it doesn't matter! Please consider leaving us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts. This will

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01:18:10

Fill Me In #404: They have liquid in them to help...

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2023/08/15

This week, Ryan and Brian get down and dirty with French impressionist art -- that's right, it's the long-awaited MONET/MANET edition of Kealoa. Plus: NYT crosswords, undeniable sandwiches, and Ryan plans to go to space. If you haven't clicked Lollapuzzoola yet, you should do that. The NYC option is sold out, but you can still get PDF or USPS delivery. If you get bored (how could you?!), write something for the Fill Me In wiki. And if you're feeling philanthropic, donate to our Patreon. Do you

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01:17:59

Fill Me In #403: Everybody stumbling on the red...

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2023/08/08

This week, Brooke Husic and Sid Sivakumar visit the studio to drop the big news of the week — the Lollapuzzoola constructor lineup! Ryan's also got a new favorite sandwich, plus at least one viewer doesn't have rabies. If you haven't clicked Lollapuzzoola yet, you should do that. If you get bored (how could you?!), write something for the Fill Me In wiki. And if you're feeling philanthropic, donate to our Patreon. Do you enjoy our show? Actually, it doesn't matter! Please consider leaving us a

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01:56:45

Fill Me In #402: The bitter vetch.

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2023/08/01

This week, Will Eisenberg and Shannon Rapp join Ryan and Brian in the studio to talk about meta crosswords, flowers they don't understand, and exactly where the crook goes in the leadpipe -- plus, things get a little intense with a three-way Kealoa! Things to click: Will's crossword blog, Twitter, and Bluesky Shannon's crossword blog, Twitter, and Bluesky The AVCX, which you should definitely get Lemonade Disco, and definitely not the other thing we probably should never have said Manny's Diner,

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01:56:07

Fill Me In #401: The world is getting away from us,...

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2023/07/25

This week, Ryan and Brian get in deep with movies, Twitter, Vicki Lawrence, and what does or does not belong in a small velvet pouch. You might think that's all, but -- AHA! Kealoa is back, plus we have a contest puzzle from Shannon Rapp and Will Eisenberg! Download it here: https://www.dropbox.com/s/gobe662em5guups/fmi400con.puz?dl=1 Things to click: Lemonade Disco's Gin + Grapefruit, a new "bite sized offering" is accepting submissions Boswords, which happened on July 23, but you can still get

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01:43:26

Fill Me In #400: If you like all these things about...

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2023/07/18

This week, Ryan and Brian reach a milestone and celebrate with a weird discussion about tooth-pulling, musicals that need not be, and a general haze of feeling old. No kealoa this week, but we do have a new contest puzzle from Shannon Rapp and Will Eisenberg! Download their puzzle here: https://www.dropbox.com/s/gobe662em5guups/fmi400con.puz?dl=1 Things to click: Will Nediger's unbelievable double-puzzle Boswords, which happens on July 23 Lollapuzzoola, which happens on August 19 If you get

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01:39:07

Fill Me In #399: They have snacks and the lord.

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2023/07/11

This week, there are clubs without hosts, songs without performances, and a first-time Viewer Mail correspondent thinks he's super funny. Kealoa is back, if you give a darn about that sort of thing. If you get bored (how could you?!), write something for the Fill Me In wiki. And if you're feeling philanthropic, donate to our Patreon. Do you enjoy our show? Actually, it doesn't matter! Please consider leaving us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts. This will help new listeners find our show, and

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01:04:04

Fill Me In #398: It fructified like vegetation in...

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2023/07/04

This week, Brian descends upon Cloverdale and the boys go old school, recording the show with one microphone, a hot studio lacking ventilation, and zero audio editing capabilities. If you're in California, drop by Next Door Comics and get an authentic behind-the-scenes tour of how the podcast is made. And if you're in NYC in August, come to Lollapuzzoola! If you get bored (how could you?!), write something for the Fill Me In wiki. And if you're feeling philanthropic, donate to our Patreon. Do you

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01:25:05

Fill Me In #397: Phonetic spellings of overdramatized...

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2023/06/20

This week, Ryan and Brian learn new principles of sandwich-making, struggle with late week crosswords, and attempt to promote the hell out of the upcoming Lollapuzzoola tournament in August. But puhlease, no fuss or fanfare, we keep things stoic and stony around here. If you get bored (how could you?!), write something for the Fill Me In wiki. And if you're feeling philanthropic, donate to our Patreon. Do you enjoy our show? Actually, it doesn't matter! Please consider leaving us a 5-star review on

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01:58:28

Fill Me In #396: You cannot have anything other than...

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2023/06/13

This week, Ryan and Brian are joined by Ben Zimmer for a spot of spelling and a piece of apizza. There's also the return of Kealoa and a fantastic contest puzzle from Brian Gubin! If you get bored (how could you?!), write something for the Fill Me In wiki. And if you're feeling philanthropic, donate to our Patreon. Do you enjoy our show? Actually, it doesn't matter! Please consider leaving us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts. This will help new listeners find our show, and you'll be inducted

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01:37:09

Fill Me In #395: The build of June.

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2023/06/06

We're back! After a nearly unprecedented two-week absence, Ryan and Brian return with their greatest hits -- hidden name crosswords, nachos-or-not-nachos, and failed efforts at pronunciation. All that plus a brand new contest puzzle from Brian Gubin! If you get bored (how could you?!), write something for the Fill Me In wiki. And if you're feeling philanthropic, donate to our Patreon. Do you enjoy our show? Actually, it doesn't matter! Please consider leaving us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts

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01:12:01

Fill Me In #394: Is there a pungency scale for...

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2023/05/16

This week, Ryan and Brian ... well, the predictable truth is that they talk about food and baseball, Ryan gleefully upsets Brian, and Brian rants for about ten minutes too long on topics no one cares about. Typical show. If you get bored (how could you?!), write something for the Fill Me In wiki. And if you're feeling philanthropic, donate to our Patreon. Do you enjoy our show? Actually, it doesn't matter! Please consider leaving us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts. This will help new listeners

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