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Fill Me In

Be More Smarter

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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All Episodes

01:19:36

Fill Me In #353: Why not Marco Polo, Alan Arbesfeld?

Fill Me In ·

2022/07/19

This week, Ryan and Brian read some Viewer Mail poetry, separate the good (puzzle) from the bad (website) with the #NYTXW, and SEE what they can SEE. All that plus a contest crossword, which you can download at https://www.dropbox.com/s/as5w921fkvdhfxx/fmi352con.puz?dl=1 Stuff to click: Lollapuzzoola! Coming to NYC or your computer on August 27 These Puzzles Fund Abortion (always a worthy donation) Daily Crossword Links (because it's waaay better than a repository) Brian Gubin's website, including

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01:26:19

Fill Me In #352: A piper's age.

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2022/07/12

This week, Ryan and Brian go APE, marvel at a thrilling Saturday puzzle, and duplicate each other's brilliance in under three minutes. All that plus a new contest crossword, which you can download at https://www.dropbox.com/s/as5w921fkvdhfxx/fmi352con.puz?dl=1 Stuff to click: These Puzzles Fund Abortion (always a worthy donation) Daily Crossword Links (because it's waaay better than a repository) Will Nediger and Hayley Gold Twitch-streaming some cryptics (7/13 de Cuevas; 8/18 Sondheim) If you get

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01:05:35

Fill Me In #351: I cannot multitask the acceptance of...

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2022/06/28

This week, Ryan and Brian get lost in musicals and movies (though not musical movies), and finally interrupt the uselessness with a Thunder Round on the past week of AVCX puzzles! Included are works by Rachel Fabi, Soleil Saint-Cyr, Billy Bratton, Erich Bratton, Jenna LaFleur, and Ada Nicolle. All that plus a new contest crossword, which you can download at https://www.dropbox.com/s/vnfa2lz1gjxh27d/fmi351con.puz?dl=1 Stuff to click: These Puzzles Fund Abortion AV Crosswords If you get bored, write

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01:51:04

Fill Me In #350: I can demolish a challenge just like...

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2022/06/21

We are utterly ecstatic to welcome a special guest interview this week with the one and only Shannon Rapp (a.k.a Norah Sharpe)! Shannon brings news of the St. Louis Crossword Tournament (#stlxwt), a look at her work with the #avcx universe, and it only takes Brian about ten tries to get the name of her website right (correct link below). Standard conversations about musical theater have been replaced this week by a meowing two-year-old at the movies, and we'll end the paragraph by apologizing for

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01:01:14

Fill Me In #349: The amount of rowdy that is too...

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2022/06/14

After a week of vacation and a week of illness, Ryan Hecht is back in the studio, and to celebrate his return, he and Brian talk about musical theater way too much. Not sure why. There's also broken headphones, too much dancing, and a semi-rapid-fire thunder round, especially as the clock winds down. All that plus a brand new contest, which you can download at https://www.dropbox.com/s/06lgyxcyz0byf4w/fmi349con.puz?dl=1 If you get bored, write something for the Fill Me In wiki. And if you're feeling

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01:19:35

Fill Me In #348: An abundance of 7-letter musicals.

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2022/05/31

This week, it's a double dose of Syracuse hosts as Rachel Fabi joins Brian on the show. They explore XW Stats, a fantastic new site all about individual statistics on the #NYTXW, ponder the difference between a die hard fan and a "Die Hard" fan, and dig into a Thunder Round from this past week of puzzles. All that plus a brand new contest, which you can download at https://www.dropbox.com/s/l8zcpelz1srsgba/fmi348con.puz?dl=1 Stuff to click: These Puzzles Fund Abortion Too - the fundraiser ends on

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01:29:42

Fill Me In #347: Mutual eponymity.

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2022/05/24

This week, Ryan and Brian talk sandwiches, clubs, a handful of famous people no one talks about anymore, Scott Weiss's latest Anti-Match Quiz, and a strong week of puzzles. All that plus a contest crossword at https://www.dropbox.com/s/vqrhm56ysn1qoab/fmi346con.puz?dl=1 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

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01:48:39

Fill Me In #346: In which Brian is told he's a bad man.

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2022/05/17

This week, Ryan and Brian are thrilled to welcome author A.J. Jacobs (website, Twitter) and puzzlemaker Greg Pliska (website, Twitter), who discuss their new book "The Puzzler." Also, a hardcore quiz on Sondheim lyrics, some time traveling, and a false start to what was supposed to be a quick Thunder Round. All that plus a new contest crossword at https://www.dropbox.com/s/vqrhm56ysn1qoab/fmi346con.puz?dl=1 If you get bored, write something for the Fill Me In wiki. And if you're feeling

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01:31:54

Fill Me In #345: I understand what it could be, but...

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2022/05/10

This week, Brian plays Ryan for a bit, an unnamed visitor mumbles in the background, and there's more musical theater and sports than anyone wanted. All that plus a contest crossword at https://www.dropbox.com/s/uiv5fladppg2s01/fmi344con.puz?dl=1 Stuff to click: These Puzzles Fund Abortion Too Inkubator's "100 Audacious Puzzles" Joe "Blanket Baby" O'Brien's puzzle debut! Sticks Nix Hick Picks If you get bored, write something for the Fill Me In wiki. And if you're feeling philanthropic, donate

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01:34:38

Fill Me In #344: There’s no expiration on glory.

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2022/05/03

THE STORY: Ryan Hecht is a published crossword constructor. That's the show note. Okay, we also fail to pronounce things we've allegedly learned in the past, shout out our wonderful Patreon supporters, and have a new crossword contest at https://www.dropbox.com/s/uiv5fladppg2s01/fmi344con.puz?dl=1 Stuff to click: The horrible "Sports Section" not-a-crossword Will Nediger's Twitch Stream (check it out on Wednesday at 9 ET - he and Hayley Gold are promoting "Letters to Margaret") how to pronounce

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01:25:48

Fill Me In #343: There is definitely a salt sprinkle...

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2022/04/26

This week, Ryan and Brian learn a bunch about the Easter season holidays, ponder the pronunciation of Qatar, and get the hot tea on a 53-second solve. All that plus a contest crossword at https://www.dropbox.com/s/bzp48gkqhc0xtq9/fmi342con.puz?dl=1 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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01:33:14

Fill Me In #342: The onset of the extra toasty business.

Fill Me In ·

2022/04/19

This week, Ryan and Brian edit out a bunch of nonsense about synth books, but leave behind a bit of Learned League cryptic clues, a deep dive into the use of IRA as a crossword entry, and fail to name two constructors in one take. All that plus a new contest crossword at http://ow.ly/ZjiS50IMq1M 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

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01:04:44

Fill Me In #341: It was not, in this case, clambakos.

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2022/04/12

It was just a matter of time. Brian's got the 'vid, but we stumble along nevertheless, bringing you puzzles, food, and a relatively decent amount of two guys being doofuses. All that plus a contest crossword at https://bit.ly/fmi340con 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

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01:53:49

Fill Me In #340: If it’s not for the audience, what...

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2022/04/05

It's the ACPT recap! Ryan is on vacation, so Rachel Fabi joins Brian in the Syracuse studio for this thorough exploration into the past weekend's tournament. Spoilers abound -- we warn you now! All that plus a brand new contest crossword at https://bit.ly/fmi340con Stuff to click: Rachel Fabi's twitter, blog, and her stuff at the Wordplay column These Puzzles Fund Abortion Too DJMeatDaddy's twitter and blog If you get bored, write something for the Fill Me In wiki. And if you're feeling

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01:21:10

Fill Me In #339: There are shepherds now, but there...

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2022/03/29

This week, Ryan and Brian explore the Erdös number of dining clubs, can't find an authentic Standing Room Only sign to save their lives, and thunder their way through a week of New York Times crosswords. All that plus a contest crossword at https://bit.ly/fmi338con Stuff to click: Article about word frequency in English vs. the New York Times crossword New news at the New Yorker crossword LA Times submisson guidelines under Patti Varol's new editorship Link to "Letters to Margaret" If you

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01:25:11

Fill Me In #338: I’ve got a pint of ice cream and I...

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2022/03/22

This week, Ryan and Brian discuss pasta salad, clubs within clubs, the etymology of the obviously Latin word "ante," and lay down the final predictive word on who will win the ACPT. All that plus a new contest crossword at https://bit.ly/fmi338con If you get bored, write something for the Fill Me In wiki. And if you're feeling philanthropic, donate to our Patreon. We shout out the names of our patrons on the first new episode of each month -- including today! Do you enjoy our show? Actually, it

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01:29:54

Fill Me In #337: Ryan Hecht is a disappointing...

Fill Me In ·

2022/03/15

This week, Ryan and Brian visit the spa, compare chicken fingers, and throw down some serious pi knowledge (not really). All that plus a contest crossword at https://bit.ly/fmi336con If you get bored, write something for the Fill Me In wiki. And if you're feeling philanthropic, donate to our Patreon. We shout out the names of our patrons on the first new episode of each month -- including today! Do you enjoy our show? Actually, it doesn't matter! Please consider leaving us a 5-star review on Apple

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01:22:26

Fill Me In #336: Today’s episode is dedicated to...

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2022/03/08

This week, Ryan and Brian cover the diverse topics of hot sauce, #enigmarch, solving streaks, and a bit about a crossword constructor from the 1950s. All that plus a new contest crossword at https://bit.ly/fmi336con Other stuff to click: These Puzzles Fund Abortion Too, a fundraiser + crossword set Scott Weiss's Anti-Match Quiz results Patrick Berry's A-Frame Games If you get bored, write something for the Fill Me In wiki. And if you're feeling philanthropic, donate to our Patreon. We shout out

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01:52:36

Fill Me In #335: I had a phone call with a yegg once.

Fill Me In ·

2022/03/01

This week, Ryan and Brian are joined in the studio by the illustrious Rachel Fabi! And it's not just an interview - she's here for the whole show! Rachel is the co-host of Just Gridding (both the blog and Twitch stream), columnist at Wordplay, and co-editor of These Puzzles Fund Abortion Too, a brand new set of puzzles available as part of The National Abortion Access Fund-a-Thon. And if you want even more Rachel Fabi, follow her on Twitter. Other stuff to click: a "Bang-It" puzzle by Norah Sharpe

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01:25:35

Fill Me In #334: How about Lassie?

Fill Me In ·

2022/02/22

Ryan's still sick, but he gives at least 42% during this newest episode of Fill Me In. Also within: ice cream (and a puzzle promo), the 12 Guess Movie Game, and a beep. You'll know it when you hear it. All that, plus a new contest crossword at https://bit.ly/fmi334con. If you get bored, write something for the Fill Me In wiki. And if you're feeling philanthropic, donate to our Patreon. We shout out the names of our patrons on the first new episode of each month -- including today! Do you enjoy our

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