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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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01:38:09

Fill Me In #393: I said, “What’s poppin?” and he...

Fill Me In ·

2023/05/09

This week, Ryan and Brian kibbitz about Jewish food, practice pronunciation, and discover the abundant array of thunder gods in the universe. And because you're all barking and braying for more Kealoa content, there's some of that too. Please consider supporting Crosswords For Cancer, a new collection of puzzles you can get in exchange for making a donation to any number of worthy cancer-related charities. Visit CrosswordsForCancer.com to learn more. If you get bored (how could you?!), write

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01:31:03

Fill Me In #392: You have been subsumed.

Fill Me In ·

2023/05/02

This week, Ryan and Brian learn the numerically least amount about football possible, experiment with words and phrases no one actually says, and fantasize that there's a parallel universe with a French edition of "Fill Me In." All that plus the best choral singing you've ever heard, and a relatively stupid return of Kealoa. Please consider supporting Crosswords For Cancer, a new collection of puzzles you can get in exchange for making a donation to any number of worthy cancer-related charities

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02:00:00

Fill Me In #391: 1983 was a sketchy time.

Fill Me In ·

2023/04/25

If you're into listening to Ryan and Brian talk, then you're in luck this week. They take a crack at the ACPT puzzles from both 2023 and 1983, examining the good, the bad, and the stuff they didn't understand. 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

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01:22:59

Fill Me In #390: The great papal headwear schism.

Fill Me In ·

2023/04/18

This week, Ryan and Brian mention Passport Rummy, Banana Slingshot, and Lemonade Disco -- but only two of three are actually things. Brian cackles more than usual, and Ryan screws up the Viewer Mail song, so gape and gawk all you want. 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

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01:28:04

Fill Me In #389: I don’t know the coin equivalent of...

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2023/04/11

This week, Ryan and Brian discuss copyright, collectibles, tobacco, and the apparently hysterical death of a cat. Content is scarce ... or is it sparse? Listen to this week's Kealoa to find out! 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

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01:38:22

Fill Me In #388: I wanted this to be a celebration,...

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2023/04/04

Fill Me In is almost entirely rooted in the unnecessary glorification of the E Division ... and despite all of Brian's attempts at celebration, Ryan makes a complete disaster of everything. All that, plus a contest puzzle (!!!) from Stephanie Lane and Norah Sharpe (aEiS, WotED). 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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01:37:17

Fill Me In #387: It may not be sultry, but it slaps.

Fill Me In ·

2023/03/28

This week, Brian is joined by musical theater connoisseur Rachel Fabi for an in-depth analysis of Bad Cinderella. Actually, yes -- but we also talk crosswords and most notably draw your attention to These Puzzl3s Fund Abortion, a charity puzzle pack in support of reproductive healthcare. All that, plus a new contest puzzle (!!!) from Stephanie Lane and Norah Sharpe (aEiS). If you get bored (how could you?!), write something for the Fill Me In wiki. And if you're feeling philanthropic, donate to

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01:56:53

Fill Me In #386: There’s a whole suite of obfuscators.

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2023/03/21

This week, Ryan and Brian are joined by Norah Sharpe (aEiS) for a recap of the first ever Naked Crossword Challenge! (It's not what you think.) Also: bassless accusations, "facts" about Mountain Dew, and Kealoa featuring CREED vs. CREDO. Stuff to click: Norah Sharpe aka Shannon Rapp – website and Twitter lawsuit against Buffalo Wild Wings (boneless wings are nuggets, not wings) Alex Boisvert's Crossword Nexus Lemonade Disco #006 If you get bored (how could you?!), write something for the Fill

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01:58:04

Fill Me In #385: These things don’t have guacamole in...

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2023/03/14

You know what an extra long show (usually) means? More Ben Zimmer! This week, Ryan and Brian are joined by their dear friend The Barnacle who educates on demonyms and other wonderful topics. Also: a week in crosswords and a rousing edition of Kealoa featuring EON vs. ERA. Click ahead to read Ben's Wall Street Journal articles on "hoosier" and "dude." 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

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01:41:37

Fill Me In #384: The natural gaseous amalgamation.

Fill Me In ·

2023/03/07

This week, Ryan and Brian learn about Michigeese, Saturn's Hexagon, the seaplanes of Canada, and some lyrics from a musical Ryan has to guess. Also: a week in crosswords and a rousing edition of Kealoa featuring ASAP vs. STAT. 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

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01:31:21

Fill Me In #383: I kept this secondly for a reason.

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2023/02/28

This week, Ryan and Brian learn about Jupiter, flying to the moon, Velma, the Underwater Music Festival, charity puzzles you get by donating to the Red Cross, and the values of TSA PreCheck. There's a week in crosswords, some algorithm tweaking, and a rousing edition of Kealoa featuring AVER vs. AVOW. 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

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01:21:56

Fill Me In #382: What is keeping Jupiter together?

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2023/02/21

This week, Brian can't seem to do anything right, Ryan is tested on his knowledge of music, and we leave the opening countdown in the MP3 for no discernable reason. There's a week in crosswords, some interstellar existentialism, and a rousing edition of Kealoa featuring LENTO vs. LARGO. 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

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01:46:41

Fill Me In #381: It happened, and you weren't in it.

Fill Me In ·

2023/02/14

At roughly twelve minutes per viewer mail, we can all only hope Ryan didn't get his wish of 7+ "My Cousin Vinny" messages. (HINT: He didn't.) Also: Puns & Anagrams (and why they are good), crosswords for charity (and why they are good), and Split Decisions (just kidding). Stuff to click: Hayley Gold & friends stream cryptics on 2/17 at http://twitch.tv/bewilderingly Francis Heaney may or may not still be offering puzzles at http://puzzlesforprogress.francisheaney.com Phil Hollinghurst won't shake

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01:46:19

Fill Me In #380: Milk is before Mr. Baseball.

Fill Me In ·

2023/02/07

This week's episode is loaded with late 1980s nostalgia, the 12-Guess Movie Game, an excessive rant about some bad decisions from the New York Times, a rousing game of "Kealoa" featuring A TON vs. A LOT, and a bold reminder to make a donation to get some puzzles from Grids For Kids. 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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01:56:41

Fill Me In #379: Waaay better than an anary.

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2023/01/31

It's a long show, but it's worth it, as Ryan and Brian are joined in the studio by Shannon Rapp (aka Norah Sharpe / an Expert in Sconces / "the name is fake but the puzzles are real."™). We've got surprising homophones eunuchs/UNIX, more Eric than you knew was possible, a Thunder Round of non-NYT delicacies, and a new segment of "Kealoa," featuring UGH vs. ICK. Stuff to click: Daily Crossword Links: every puzzle you could dream of Grids For Kids, launching this Saturday, February 4 The Jargon File

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01:41:41

Fill Me In #378: It’s a little like radio signals to...

Fill Me In ·

2023/01/24

This week, Ryan and Brian learn about the Eric Conspiracy, dip into the FMI time capsule courtesy of fans who are listening to shows from 2019, and tackle a Sondheim-themed Learned League quiz. Also: this week's "Kealoa," featuring ELUDE vs. EVADE. If you get bored, 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

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01:54:11

Fill Me In #377: The last stop on the WOTY junket.

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2023/01/17

This week, Ryan and Brian are graced with the return of The Barnacle! Ben Zimmer stops by with the inside scoop on the Word of the Year (which earned us an "explicit" rating). Other news: 64-card decks, Brian doesn't know the difference between Latin and French, and this week's "Kealoa," featuring ACME vs. APEX. Stuff to click: American Dialect Society's 2022 Word of the Year wrapup another article about it, this time in Rolling Stone Follow Ben Zimmer on Twitter! Follow the American Dialect

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01:23:41

Fill Me In #376: Thank you for that emotional ride.

Fill Me In ·

2023/01/10

This week, Ryan and Brian find great joy in an FMI tribute puzzle, attempt to learn the word "veridical," fail to remember what is or is not a sea, and play a second rendition of "Kealoa," this time featuring ROAM vs. ROVE. If you get bored, 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,

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01:19:30

Fill Me In #375: Not exactly sure what kind of animal...

Fill Me In ·

2023/01/03

Happy New Year! This week, Ryan and Brian learn more about The Little Mermaid, reflect on the value of a V-neck sweater, and introduce a new game show, "Kealoa!" If you get bored, 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 into the Quintuple Decker Turkey Club

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01:17:20

Fill Me In #374: I don’t understand it, but I love...

Fill Me In ·

2022/12/20

This week, Ryan and Brian learn a bit more about folding paper, attempt to make sense of soup, and analyze the minutiae of a musicalized Disney princess. Stuff to click: join our Discord for some extremely sparse conversation "Despacito," if (like Brian) you've never seen it Blooming Onion vs. Bloomin' Onion come see The Little Mermaid in Syracuse! If you get bored, write something for the Fill Me In wiki. And if you're feeling philanthropic, donate to our Patreon. Do you enjoy our show

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