Hello, Puzzlers! Humble Pie and Bonnet Rippers
Jan 23, 2026
Celebrate National Pie Day with humorous Do-Re-Mi rewrites and quirky pie idioms! A.J. and Greg dive into listener mail, exploring the playful world of Amish romance novels and 'bonnet rippers.' They tackle a riddle about a classic TV character and list celebrities with insect-inspired names. Plus, there's clever candy-and-celebrity mashups that will tickle your imagination. Join the fun as they puzzle and laugh through these delightful topics!
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Pie Day Live Celebration
- A.J. and Greg celebrate National Pie Day with a live YouTube event and puzzles on January 29th at 7 p.m. ET.
- Patreon members can join live and two will puzzle on stage with the hosts.
National Pie Day Origins
- January 23rd is National Pie Day, distinct from Pi Day on March 14th and other similarly named days.
- The food-focused holiday originated from a teacher's birthday and spread into broader observance.
Use Themed Quizzes To Engage
- Test listeners' familiarity by turning idioms into a themed quiz, like pie-related phrases.
- Give definitions and prompt for specific idioms to make the segment engaging and educational.
