This week, Ryan and Brian don't have iPads, don't have endorsement deals, don't enjoy meaningless facts or guessing games, and don't really like most of the puzzles they solved. buff.ly/3K5FPyh #crossword #podcast

This week, Ryan and Brian speak over music, customize their burgers, share more McCartneys than Jesuses, and offer one of the most nail-biting thrillers Kealoa has ever known -- but we won't harp on it, give a listen yourself. buff.ly/3K5FPyh #crossword #podcast

This week, reigning ACPT champion Paolo Pasco stops by for a chat, but not before Ryan and Brian learn a few new facts about defiant bagel slingers, George Lopez, and the curious lives of Captain and Tennille. buff.ly/3K5FPyh #crossword #podcast #acpt

This week, Brian returns from the #ACPT with all the news (but none of the puzzles), and Ryan hacks and coughs his way through another show. Thinking Alex Eaton-Salners isn't actually Will Shortz doesn't mean that he couldn't be. buff.ly/3K5FPyh #crossword #podcast

It's just as well Ryan never made it to Syracuse.

The Great Cheez-Off of 2024! #acpt #cheezit #puzzlepeople

Having a blast at the #ACPT this year, and love meeting and chatting with fans of the show!

It feels appropriate to be listening to Fill Me In while heading to Stamford #acpt

This week, Ryan and Brian make their ACPT predictions, consider their options for another eclipse in 2241, and attempt to learn pronunciation. We edited out most of Ryan's ills and woes, but there may be a few stray sneezes. buff.ly/3K5FPyh #crossword #podcast #eclipse

This week, Ryan and Brian are joined by superlinguist Ben Zimmer for fluffles, ghost words, mountweazels, Hamburglars, Horshacks, and hurkle-durkles. Also, the Content of Still Going On: buff.ly/4a050wo • ... and the show: buff.ly/3K5FPyh #crossword #podcast

This week's long show is attributed to analyses of poetry, cultural songs, and hot dogs. Ryan and Brian are also thrilled to present a new contest puzzle, thanks to Shannon and Will — download it at buff.ly/4a050wo • the show: buff.ly/3K5FPyh #crossword #podcast

This week, Ryan and Brian touch UPON topics such as Cheez-Its, Carrie Underwood, and Candleshoe (yes, we've bantered on this topic before), but it's clear Ryan won't wind up ATOP any tournament leaderboards if he can't get to Stamford. buff.ly/3K5FPyh #crossword #podcast

This week, Ryan and Brian realize they know less than they thought about the 'Welcome Back, Kotter' universe, mixology, and French pastries, though Ryan knows more than anyone expected about geography -- but does anyone know who he is? buff.ly/3K5FPyh #crossword #podcast

We're unclear why the latest episode of FMI is showing up for some folks with the last 14 minutes missing. We'll work on eliminating another 4½ minutes to elevate the show to Watergate levels. In the meantime, we've uploaded a new, full version of Episode 431. Enjoy.

This week, Ryan and Brian dig into a spate of television and movies, make but one small reference to a musical, and otherwise feel old about everything. (Someone, dear lord, send us email -- we need to hear from you to feel validated!) buff.ly/3K5FPyh #crossword #podcast

This week, Ryan and Brian make more eclipse plans, take a brief trip down a BEQ-specific memory lane, and invent a new contest that may require people to have never listened to this show. Ah, so very poetic. buff.ly/3K5FPyh #crossword #podcast #eclipse #beq #keats #yeats

This week, Brian is joined by fellow Syracusian and crossword superstar Rachel Fabi! Topics include rice, the eclipse, and Taylor Swift -- but also news about These Puzzles Fund Abortion 4, coming out in March! Visit abortionpuzzles.com to learn more. buff.ly/3K5FPyh

This week, Ryan and Brian are in a hurry, but that doesn't stop them from learning more about soup, stew, barnacles, and Jack Nicholson. Did you know there's going to be a total eclipse in April in Syracuse? Consider thee informed. buff.ly/3K5FPyh #crossword #podcast

This week, Ryan pronounces names and shapes, and emails famous people whilst Brian plots mischief, tries again to know anything about soup, and stews over what is and isn't fair. buff.ly/3K5FPyh #crossword #podcast #soup #dreamcloud

This week, Ryan challenges the equity of Kealoa AND knows something about soup, all of which puts Brian into a rather grumpy mood. It's either a week of frustration and mediocrity, or of eggs and chickens. ¿Por qué no los dos? buff.ly/3K5FPyh #crossword #podcast