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    Fill Me In #391: 1983 was a sketchy time.

    Fill Me In #391: 1983 was a sketchy time.

    If you're into listening to Ryan and Brian talk, then you're in luck this week. They take a crack at the ACPT puzzles from both 2023 and 1983, examining the good, the bad, and the stuff they didn't understand.

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    Fill Me In #390: The great papal headwear schism.

    Fill Me In #390: The great papal headwear schism.

    This week, Ryan and Brian mention Passport Rummy, Banana Slingshot, and Lemonade Disco -- but only two of three are actually things. Brian cackles more than usual, and Ryan screws up the Viewer Mail song, so gape and gawk all you want.

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    Fill Me In #389: I don’t know the coin equivalent of a comic book.

    Fill Me In #389: I don’t know the coin equivalent of a comic book.

    This week, Ryan and Brian discuss copyright, collectibles, tobacco, and the apparently hysterical death of a cat. Content is scarce ... or is it sparse? Listen to this week's Kealoa to find out!

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    Fill Me In #388: I wanted this to be a celebration, not an embarrassment.

    Fill Me In #388: I wanted this to be a celebration, not an embarrassment.

    Fill Me In is almost entirely rooted in the unnecessary glorification of the E Division ... and despite all of Brian's attempts at celebration, Ryan makes a complete disaster of everything. All that, plus a contest puzzle (!!!) from Stephanie Lane and Norah Sharpe (aEiS, WotED).

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    Fill Me In #387: It may not be sultry, but it slaps.

    Fill Me In #387: It may not be sultry, but it slaps.

    This week, Brian is joined by musical theater connoisseur Rachel Fabi for an in-depth analysis of Bad Cinderella. Actually, yes -- but we also talk crosswords and most notably draw your attention to These Puzzl3s Fund Abortion, a charity puzzle pack in support of reproductive healthcare. All that, plus a new contest puzzle (!!!) from Stephanie Lane and Norah Sharpe (aEiS).

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    Fill Me In #386: There’s a whole suite of obfuscators.

    Fill Me In #386: There’s a whole suite of obfuscators.

    This week, Ryan and Brian are joined by Norah Sharpe (aEiS) for a recap of the first ever Naked Crossword Challenge! (It's not what you think.) Also: bassless accusations, "facts" about Mountain Dew, and Kealoa featuring CREED vs. CREDO.

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    Fill Me In #385: These things don’t have guacamole in common.

    Fill Me In #385: These things don’t have guacamole in common.

    You know what an extra long show (usually) means? More Ben Zimmer! This week, Ryan and Brian are joined by their dear friend The Barnacle who educates on demonyms and other wonderful topics. Also: a week in crosswords and a rousing edition of Kealoa featuring EON vs. ERA.

    Click ahead to read Ben's Wall Street Journal articles on "hoosier" and "dude." 

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    Fill Me In #384: The natural gaseous amalgamation.

    Fill Me In #384: The natural gaseous amalgamation.

    This week, Ryan and Brian learn about Michigeese, Saturn's Hexagon, the seaplanes of Canada, and some lyrics from a musical Ryan has to guess. Also: a week in crosswords and a rousing edition of Kealoa featuring ASAP vs. STAT.

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    Fill Me In #383: I kept this secondly for a reason.

    Fill Me In #383: I kept this secondly for a reason.

    This week, Ryan and Brian learn about Jupiter, flying to the moon, Velma, the Underwater Music Festival, charity puzzles you get by donating to the Red Cross, and the values of TSA PreCheck. There's a week in crosswords, some algorithm tweaking, and a rousing edition of Kealoa featuring AVER vs. AVOW.

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    Fill Me In #382: What is keeping Jupiter together?

    Fill Me In #382: What is keeping Jupiter together?

    This week, Brian can't seem to do anything right, Ryan is tested on his knowledge of music, and we leave the opening countdown in the MP3 for no discernable reason. There's a week in crosswords, some interstellar existentialism, and a rousing edition of Kealoa featuring LENTO vs. LARGO.

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    Fill Me In #381: It happened, and you weren't in it.

    Fill Me In #381: It happened, and you weren't in it.

    At roughly twelve minutes per viewer mail, we can all only hope Ryan didn't get his wish of 7+ "My Cousin Vinny" messages. (HINT: He didn't.) Also: Puns & Anagrams (and why they are good), crosswords for charity (and why they are good), and Split Decisions (just kidding).

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    Fill Me In #380: Milk is before Mr. Baseball.

    Fill Me In #380: Milk is before Mr. Baseball.

    This week's episode is loaded with late 1980s nostalgia, the 12-Guess Movie Game, an excessive rant about some bad decisions from the New York Times, a rousing game of "Kealoa" featuring A TON vs. A LOT, and a bold reminder to make a donation to get some puzzles from Grids For Kids.

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    Fill Me In #379: Waaay better than an anary.

    Fill Me In #379: Waaay better than an anary.

    It's a long show, but it's worth it, as Ryan and Brian are joined in the studio by Shannon Rapp (aka Norah Sharpe / an Expert in Sconces / "the name is fake but the puzzles are real."™). We've got surprising homophones eunuchs/UNIX, more Eric than you knew was possible, a Thunder Round of non-NYT delicacies, and a new segment of "Kealoa," featuring UGH vs. ICK.

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    Fill Me In #378: It’s a little like radio signals to Saturn.

    Fill Me In #378: It’s a little like radio signals to Saturn.

    This week, Ryan and Brian learn about the Eric Conspiracy, dip into the FMI time capsule courtesy of fans who are listening to shows from 2019, and tackle a Sondheim-themed Learned League quiz. Also: this week's "Kealoa," featuring ELUDE vs. EVADE.

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    Fill Me In #377: The last stop on the WOTY junket.

    Fill Me In #377: The last stop on the WOTY junket.

    This week, Ryan and Brian are graced with the return of The Barnacle! Ben Zimmer stops by with the inside scoop on the Word of the Year (which earned us an "explicit" rating). Other news: 64-card decks, Brian doesn't know the difference between Latin and French, and this week's "Kealoa," featuring ACME vs. APEX.

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    Fill Me In #376: Thank you for that emotional ride.

    Fill Me In #376: Thank you for that emotional ride.

    This week, Ryan and Brian find great joy in an FMI tribute puzzle, attempt to learn the word "veridical," fail to remember what is or is not a sea, and play a second rendition of "Kealoa," this time featuring ROAM vs. ROVE.

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    Fill Me In #375: Not exactly sure what kind of animal Flounder is.

    Fill Me In #375: Not exactly sure what kind of animal Flounder is.

    Happy New Year! This week, Ryan and Brian learn more about The Little Mermaid, reflect on the value of a V-neck sweater, and introduce a new game show, "Kealoa!"

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    Fill Me In #374: I don’t understand it, but I love talking about it.

    Fill Me In #374: I don’t understand it, but I love talking about it.

    This week, Ryan and Brian learn a bit more about folding paper, attempt to make sense of soup, and analyze the minutiae of a musicalized Disney princess.

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    Fill Me In #373: Slap it on where it hurts.

    Fill Me In #373: Slap it on where it hurts.

    This week, Ryan and Brian get some education in math, Italian playing cards, and baseball players who don't belong in the Hall of Fame. If anyone can teach us how to make Rows Gardens, that would be pretty cool.

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    Fill Me In #372: I have retroactive wiseness.

    Fill Me In #372: I have retroactive wiseness.

    This week, Ryan turns FIFTY! Also, he and Brian learn a little more about acrostics, hear from the time-traveling Hersh family, propose a new club (not the sandwich) (though the sandwich comes up in conversation as well).

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