…which is the new number of Puzzled Pint cities. Boston had to wave off on Monday, due to weather, but we also added San Francisco proper at the last minute. Here’s the current roster, with our February additions noted: Austin,…
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I am no longer the President
…of “Team Snout.” But I am still the Captain of Team Snout. Confused? I’ll explain. My wife and I and our friends started running Stanford-style puzzle hunts, which were then known as “The Game,” way back in 2001. At first…
SnoutCast #213: Team Snout is Dead. Long Live Team Snout!
This is the end: after more than four years of lackadaisical podcasting, DeeAnn and I are hanging up our… microphones? headsets? I dunno. Anyway, we’re stopping now. It’s been fun, but it’s time to move on. (This also coincides with…
SnoutCast #210: Laura E. Hall and Mink Ette
This month, we talk to Laura E. Hall and Mink Ette, two of the six creators behind Spark of Resistance, Portland’s first live, interactive room escape game! (No spoilers herein. You can see some mildly revealing photos of the room…
SnoutCast #209: Yuan Niu
This month, we talk to Yuan Niu, who’s been running DASH in the Bay Area for several years and Puzzled Pint there since July! [ Download mp3 ] Show length: 39:52File size: 36.4MB Follow @hungrynerd on Twitter for more! What…
I Enjoy Hunting for Puzzles
The statement above should come as a surprise to exactly no one, but I thought I’d use this space to clarify the spectrum of my liking for various puzzle and presentation types. But first, just in case you’ve wandered into…
SnoutCast #200: What’s Next
In which we reveal our podcasting plans for 2014, and look back on some great interviews from our first four years. [ Download mp3 – 25 MB ] 01:10 – “bicentennial”01:34 – Listener Mail: it’s pronounced LEHD-beet-ur02:56 – you, too,…
SnoutCast #192: Puzzled Pint International
In which the Pacific Northwest phenomenon debuts in Stockton-on-Tees! Thanks to loyal listener Chris in England for his continued support and enthusiasm. 🙂 [ Download mp3 – 24 MB ] 00:59 – “trans-Atlantic”02:00 – everyone should play Last Night on…
SnoutCast #191: “Double Secret” Contributors Corby and Josh
This week, we talk to Josh Ward and Corby Anderson, two of the puzzle creators for my “Double Secret” surprise birthday puzzle hunt! [ Download mp3 – 23 MB ] 00:59 – “conspiratorial”03:57 – Josh‘s puzzle creation story08:09 – Corby‘s…
SnoutCast #183: You’ve Got Nothing To Prove
In which everybody’s free to feel good. (Hi Brandi!) [ Download mp3 – 27 MB ] 00:59 – “real geek”03:05 – that whole “fake geek girl” thing05:44 – the wide(ish) world of puzzle hunts07:11 – the wisdom of Larry Hosken10:20…