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Podcast: Jean & Mike Do The New York Times Crossword
Episode: Tuesday, January 20, 2026 - HELLO, Hello, hello, he ...
Description: This was a debut crossword by Jonathan Raksin and an auspicious start to what we hope will be a lucrative crossword-writing career. The theme was a hoot, and the supporting cast of clues played their roles to perfection. Hence our official (non-Yelp) review: 5 squares on the JAMCR scale.Being Tuesday, we have, naturally, a Triplet Tuesday™️ segment, and this time Jean is playing the role of inquisitor with Mike, by process of elimination, the inquisitee. Deets within.Show note imagery: WAWA, the sad trombone gas station 😀 ⛽️We love feedback! Send us a text...Con...