Puzzle Chat
The Puzzle Chat podcast is your all-access pass to the thrilling world of puzzles with Jeff and Denice for Puzzle Month (All of January) and beyond. From fun challenges to fascinating stories, we’ve got puzzles to play, puzzle hacks to learn, and plenty of Puzzle Day and Puzzle Month fun. Learn more about the puzzle culture! What is Puzzle Month? This special month was started as an extension of Puzzle Day, which is celebrated annually on January 29th. Both Puzzle Day and Puzzle Month were founded by Jodi Jill, a professional puzzle maker and lifelong puzzle enthusiast. Her love for puzzles inspired her to share the joy of puzzling with people around the world.
For over 30 years, Puzzle Day has been a day to honor puzzles of all kinds, and Puzzle Month takes it a step further - encouraging puzzle fans to enjoy puzzles for the entire month of January! Denice and Jeff want to share that love of puzzles with the world!
Episodes
128 episodes
Puzzle Day Reminds Us that Puzzles Spark Creativity, Fun Play on January 29
Happy Puzzle Day! Celebrated on January 29th!It's here! Puzzle Day, which is also International Puzzle Day, is celebrated every year on January 29th. Listen to the latest Puzzle Chat episode called Puzzle Day Reminds ...
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Season 1
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Episode 105
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14:50
Puzzle Day Fun: Why to Celebrate on January 29th
How fun is it to celebrate puzzles on a day dedicated entirely to them? Listen to Puzzle Chat for an episode we call Puzzle Day Fun: Why to Celebrate on January 29th. Explore why this date has become such a joyful ...
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Season 1
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Episode 102
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11:19
Puzzle Day Memories: Why Puzzles Are Emotional Anchors.
How powerful are your Puzzle Day memories when you think about the puzzles you have solved over the years? Our latest episode of Puzzle Chat entitled Puzzle Day Memories: Why Puzzles Are Emotional Anchors. We talk about how ce...
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Season 1
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Episode 98
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12:50
Puzzle Day Rituals: How to Make Lasting Memories on January 29th
How meaningful are the small routines you enjoy every time you puzzle? Listen to this episode called Puzzle Day Rituals as we explore the simple habits that make January 29 feel special. Puzzle Day rituals are the tiny moments that turn puzzlin...
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Season 1
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Episode 99
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14:01
Puzzle Day Brain Boost: Why You Need to Play Puzzles in January
How energized do you feel when you start the year with a puzzle? Listen to this episode of Puzzle Chat called Puzzle Day Brain Boost: Why You Need to Play Puzzles in January as we explore why puzzles are the perfect way...
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Season 1
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Episode 103
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15:34
Puzzle Personality: How Puzzles Reveal Your Hidden Thinking Style
How much does your favorite puzzle say about the way you think? Take a listen to Puzzle Chat where on this episode called Puzzle Personality: How Puzzles Reveal Your Hidden Thinking Style as we explore how jigsaws, crosswords, word sea...
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Season 1
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Episode 100
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10:47
Find, Fix or Accept: How to Deal With a Missing Puzzle Piece
A missing puzzle piece can stop you cold. In Find, Fix or Accept: How to Deal With a Missing Puzzle Piece, we look at what really happens when your perfect picture suddenly has a gap. One moment you feel calm. The next you are checking t...
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Season 1
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Episode 98
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11:58
Puzzle Noises: Satisfying Sounds of Jigsaw Puzzles, Crossword Puzzle and More
How satisfying are the sounds you hear when you puzzle? In this episode of Puzzle Chat called Puzzle Noises: Satisfying Sounds of Jigsaw Puzzles, Crossword Puzzle and More we explore the quiet clicks, taps, flips, ...
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Season 1
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Episode 101
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9:28
Jigsaw Puzzle Playing Without the Puzzle Box Image Free Challenge
How confident are you solving a jigsaw puzzle without the box? Listen to this episode called Jigsaw Puzzle Playing Without the Puzzle Box Image Free Challenge. Considered the Mt. Everest of puzzle challenges, the Jigsaw Puzzle Playing ...
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Season 1
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Episode 97
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11:41
Puzzle Neck: Jigsaw Puzzle Players Biggest Complaint
Do you have Puzzle Neck? On this episode of Puzzle Chat entitled Puzzle Neck, we look at why we need to take care of our body when playing jigsaw puzzles. If you're playing puzzles more than a few hours a week, it's imp...
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Season 1
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Episode 96
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9:12
How Jigsaw Puzzles Start Family Fights
The table is set. The puzzle is out. Everyone insists they’re “just here to relax,” but somehow the tension starts building before the border is even finished. In this episode of Puzzle Chat, we dive into the unspoken social rul...
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Season 1
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Episode 97
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11:45
Jigsaw Puzzle Sorting Styles: Do Start with Edges Or Colors First
Your personal jigsaw puzzle sorting styles reveal a lot about how your brain works. The puzzle world is divided into two passionate camps. There are the strict border builders and the chaotic color hunters. In this episode of Puzzle ...
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Season 1
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Episode 96
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11:32
Jigsaw Puzzle Winter Blues Relief: Color but Not Grey Pieces
Finding true jigsaw puzzle winter blues relief starts with the box you choose to open. When the world outside is dark and grey the last thing you need is a puzzle full of storm clouds or shadows. In this episode of Puzzle Chat w...
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Season 1
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Episode 95
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12:03
Jigsaw Puzzle Border Challenge: New Puzzle Competition
A jigsaw puzzle border challenge is the quickest way to inject some adrenaline into your relaxing hobby. It's a new puzzle challenge that was started by the founder of Puzzle Day. We usually think of puzzling as slow and quiet but someti...
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Season 1
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Episode 95
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9:59
Jigsaw Puzzle Snacks: Ideas for No Mess, Grease Free, Clean Hands, Finger Food
Picking the right jigsaw puzzle snacks is the secret to a happy stomach and a clean board. We all get the munchies during a long session but nobody wants orange Cheeto dust on their clouds. In this episode of Puzzle Chat we expl...
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Season 1
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Episode 94
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12:08
Jigsaw Puzzle Box Top Struggle: How to Prop Properly
The jigsaw puzzle box top is your only map to victory yet it usually ends up sliding flat onto the table or falling onto the floor. It seems like a small annoyance but constant adjusting breaks your flow and hurts your neck. In this epis...
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Season 1
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Episode 92
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10:57
Beat the Post Holiday Blues: Try the Jigsaw Puzzle Detox in January
The guests have finally gone home and the decorations are packed away. The house is quiet, but you might be feeling the heavy slump of the post-holiday blues. Instead of rushing into stressful resolutions, this is an invitation to slow down and...
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Season 1
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Episode 89
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10:10
New Jigsaw Puzzle Piece Clicks: Noises to Crave
The sound of jigsaw puzzle piece clicks is the ultimate reward for your brain. It signals order. It signals success. In this episode of Puzzle Chat we explore the satisfying auditory side of the hobby. We discuss why that tiny s...
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Season 1
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Episode 93
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8:07
Select New Jigsaw Puzzles for 2026: A Dissectologist Offers Perspective
We all have a comfort zone. Maybe you only build landscapes. Maybe you strictly buy one brand. But 2026 is the year to shake things up. In this episode of Puzzle Chat we look at the hobby through the eyes of a true dissectologist. We e...
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Season 1
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Episode 91
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9:48
How to Reduce Jigsaw Puzzle Glare: Puzzle Lighting Ideas
Jigsaw Puzzle Glare turns a relaxing evening into a headache. If you find yourself bobbing your head just to see the difference between a dark blue piece and a black one, your lighting is wrong. In this episode of Puzzle Chat we fix yo...
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Season 1
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Episode 91
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10:40
Jigsaw Puzzle Piece Count New Year's Resolutions 2026: New Puzzle Box Goals
New Year’s resolutions don't have to be solitary struggles at the gym or boring budget spreadsheets. They can be collaborative, exciting, and fun for the whole house. In this episode of Puzzle Chat, we introduce a new kind of goal: The...
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Season 1
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Episode 90
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11:02
Jigsaw Puzzle Tables: A Holiday Kitchen Table Turf War
It is holiday puzzling season, and everything feels perfect. Well, until someone needs the table. Be it a kitchen table, a living room table or a dining room table, it might currently be YOUR puzzle table. If you have ever guard...
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Season 1
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Episode 88
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9:00
Snow Day Puzzle Survival Kit: A Winter Necessity
Snow days aren’t just about staying inside. They’re an invitation to slow down, get cozy, and dive into puzzles. Whether it’s a thousand-piece jigsaw, a stack of crosswords, or riddles to share with the family, a snowy afternoon is the perfect ...
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Season 1
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Episode 78
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11:34
Jigsaw Puzzle Texture Trends: Velvet, Wood, Eco-Friendly and More
It’s fall, and puzzlers everywhere are cozying up to something new: Texture! This season, it’s all about how puzzles feel. From velvet finishes to smooth wooden pieces and eco-friendly designs, these trending materials are changi...
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Season 1
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Episode 85
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10:08
How to Share the Joy of Puzzling This Fall With Friends and Family
Fall is the perfect time to slow down, cozy up, and rediscover the simple joy of puzzling. This season, we’re not just bringing out our favorite puzzles. Nope it's time to be sharing the best puzzles! Wheth...
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Season 1
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Episode 86
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11:14