Stephen J. Dubner plays Geekonomics: Wordplay
Podcast: Hello, Puzzlers!Published On: Mon Nov 24 2025
Description: Stephen J. Dubner, co-author of Freakonomics and host of Freakonomics Radio, joins AJ and Greg for pun-filled episode of “-onomics” mashups, retronyms, and brain-teasing wordplay. Along the way, he shares the story of an airport security agent who gave him the unforgettable nickname “St. Effen” and explains how he coined “penultimore."Join host A.J. Jacobs and his guests as they puzzle–and laugh–their way through new spins on old favorites, like anagrams and palindromes, as well as quirky originals.Subscribe to Hello, Puzzlers! wherever you get your podcasts! And come join our growing puzzle community over on Patreon, where you can find bonus episodes and other exclusive content!Our executive producers are Neely Lohmann and Adam Neuhaus of Neuhaus Ideas.The show is produced by Claire Bidigare-Curtis.Our Chief Puzzle Officer is Greg Pliska. Our associate producer is Andrea Schoenberg.Our community manager is Gary Buchler.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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