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
105 episodes
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
7 Tips: Secret Santa Puzzle Gifts and Exchange
The holidays are the perfect time for puzzles! Snowy days, cozy nights, and the joy of giving and receiving something that sparks fun. Imagine a holiday tradition where every gift is a puzzle, every reveal is a surprise, and every laugh is shar...
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Episode 77
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9:05
Winter Puzzle Scents and Sounds: 5 Ways to Create Your Perfect Puzzle Setting
When the weather turns chilly, puzzling becomes more than a pastime. In the winter months it becomes a cozy ritual. In this heart-warming episode of Puzzle Chat, we share how to turn your winter puzzling sessions into a sensory experie...
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Episode 83
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10:29
Black Friday Puzzle Deals : Find Sales, Discounts and Promo Codes
It is puzzle shopping season. Black Friday puzzle sales are here and the deals are everywhere. If you love puzzles or want to give a few as gifts, this is the time to grab discounts, promo codes, and special puzzle bundles that make every piece...
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Season 1
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Episode 87
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9:51
Puzzle Advent Calendar Adventures: Holiday Countdown Fun
Counting down to the holidays has never been this fun! In this festive episode of Puzzle Chat, unwraps the joy of puzzle advent calendars and daily countdown challenges that turn December into a month of discovery. Whether...
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Episode 81
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9:43
Holiday Puzzle Hacks for Tight Spaces
The holidays are here!!! And so are the guests, decorations, and overflowing tables! But that doesn’t mean you have to skip your favorite seasonal puzzling. In this cozy and creative episode of Puzzle Chat, we share clever holiday p...
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Episode 80
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10:00
Puzzle Zen: Let Santa Work While You Relax Away From Holiday Stress
Overview: The holidays are joyful… and a little chaotic. Between wrapping gifts, cooking feasts, and trying to do it all, it’s easy to lose your calm. In this peaceful (and relatable) episode of Puzzle Chat, we explore...
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Episode 79
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10:47
Halloween Puzzles: Holiday Advent Calendars, Spooky Jigsaw Puzzle Parties
It’s spooky season — and puzzlers are celebrating in style! In this festive episode of Puzzle Chat, we share how Halloween jigsaw puzzles are becoming a fall favorite. From haunted mansions and pumpkin patches to the newest trend of
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Episode 85
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10:47
Thanksgiving Jigsaw Puzzle Tradition: Turkey Day Gathering
Thanksgiving is about more than food! It's about spending time with family and friends. It’s about the moments in between all the chaos when you come together as one. The laughter before dinner, the quiet conversations afterward, and those cozy...
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Episode 82
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10:06
Jigsaw Puzzle Pieces: Harvest of Fall Colors With Cozy Scenes
When the leaves start to fall and the air turns crisp, puzzling feels a little more magical. In this cozy autumn episode of Puzzle Chat, we celebrate the joy of fall-themed puzzles that capture the beauty of the season. From gol...
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Episode 84
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9:36
Grand Jigsaw Puzzle Fiasco: Jigsaw Puzzle Fails, Mistakes, and Nightmares
On this episode of Puzzle Chat, we laugh about the little disasters every puzzler knows too well. Spills, missing pieces, bent corners, and all the funny ways a puzzle can go wrong. These aren’t tragedies. They’re the stories we tell aga...
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Episode 76
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10:37
Puzzler’s Time: How Jigsaw Puzzles Change Our Sense of Time
Puzzle Chat: Puzzler’s Time – How Jigsaw Puzzles Change Our Sense of TimeOn this episode of Puzzle Chat, we explore how puzzling can bend the clock. Time slows. Time speeds up. Sometimes it even disappears completely when...
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Season 1
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Episode 76
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13:05
Missing Jigsaw Puzzle Pieces: How to Finish the Puzzle When Some are Gone
Missing jigsaw pieces? Don’t panic. Puzzle Chat is here with smart strategies and creative hacks to finish your jigsaw, even when a few pieces are gone. On this episode of the podcast we look at your options and you might have more tha...
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Season 1
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Episode 74
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11:47
Unspoken Rules of Jigsaw Puzzle Playing: Why Etiquette is Important
Jigsaw Puzzles are fun! Yet when it comes to solving with others, there’s more than just matching pieces. This episode dives into the unspoken rules of jigsaw puzzle etiquette and how following them can make every puzzle experience smoot...
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Season 1
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Episode 73
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11:01
Family Puzzle Night Revival: Powerful Way to Reconnect With Kids
Feeling like your family or friends are lost in screen time? We've seen that people are worried about what is taking over family evenings! There’s a simple, fun way to bring everyone together again: puzzles! This episode explores how fam...
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Season 1
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Episode 72
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9:54
Puzzle Versus Doomscrolling: What is a Better Way to Unwind
Feeling trapped in endless feeds and doomscrolling late at night? This episode explores a refreshing, mindful alternative: puzzles! Discover how slowing down with a jigsaw, crossword, or brain teaser can calm your mind, boost focus, and ...
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Season 1
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Episode 71
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11:46
Vicky’s 5,000-Piece Jigsaw Puzzle Marathon for a Mental Health Charity
On this episode of Puzzle Chat, we share the story of Vicky Makes And Builds, a YouTube puzzle influencer with a huge heart. She’s taking on 5,000 puzzle pieces in 24 hours, all while raising money for mental health support. The p...
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Season 1
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Episode 75
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13:19
Puzzle Solvers Mindset: Elevate Your Play for Everyday Life
What if your love for puzzles could make you better at life? This episode explores how your favorite pastime can become a powerful tool for sharpening your mind and tackling real-world challenges. Have you ever considered your Puzzle Sol...
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Season 1
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Episode 70
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13:12
Quirky World of Puzzle People: Secret Language of Puzzle Solvers
Ever wonder what to call a crossword fanatic? Or the person who practically lives for jigsaws? This episode dives into the funny and fascinating secret language of puzzle enthusiasts. 🧩In this episode, you’ll learn:The unique...
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Season 1
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Episode 69
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8:38
First Jigsaw Puzzle Influence: From Tool to Entertainment
Discover the surprising origins of the jigsaw puzzle! We'll peel back the layers on this classic pastime and reveal its little-known history as a serious educational tool. In this episode, you’ll learn:The original purpo...
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Season 1
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Episode 69
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8:58
Puzzle Solver's Mindset: Unlock Your Brain's Full Potential
Ever wonder why you feel so good after solving a tough puzzle? This Puzzle Chat episode goes beyond the "aha!" moment to explore the hidden psychological benefits of puzzles and how they can change your life.With a Puzzle...
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Season 1
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Episode 68
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10:35
Solo Puzzle Party Theme Nights: Set The Atmosphere of Self Care
Ready for a new kind of night in? Grab your favorite puzzles and get ready for a wonderful evening with your favorite puzzle offering a pure fun. This episode of Puzzle Chat explores how to craft your very own themed puzzle party fo...
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Season 1
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Episode 67
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9:38
Solve Everywhere: Everyday Brain Puzzles are Around Us
Get ready to see the world differently? This episode of Puzzle Chat uncovers the delightful Everyday Happenings as brain hidden in plain sight, proving that puzzles are everywhere.You'll hear why puzzles are already...
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Season 1
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Episode 66
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8:20
Weird Jigsaw Puzzles Made of Unusual Materials
Move over Cardboard! Some of the Coolest Jigsaw Puzzles are Made from Unusual Materials.Ever wonder what puzzles are really made of? 🧩✨ This episode dives into the surprising world of puzzle materials beyond plain cardboard an...
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Season 1
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Episode 65
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12:18