# Adrienne Raphel

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For the Love of Crosswords

The first crossword was published in 1913 by journalist Arthur Wynne. Since then| the timeless puzzle has stayed in style and graces newspapers from the New York Times to USA Today. Self-acclaimed lovers of crosswords are known as ‘cruciverbalists’ and compete online as well as create these puzzles…

March 29, 2023 - Pass the PADSEEEW, hold the NACHOs 😀

Once again, the NYTimes rises to the occasion with a great, great crossword, with an inspired theme and one answer in particular that has to be seen (and possibly Googled) to be believed. We won't spoil it by saying any more here, but we will say that this was a delicious crossword and are convince…

Part 2: Braided Breads & Twin Language with Sara Deniz Akant & Adrienne Raphel

On this two-part episode, we break bread with dynamic poetry duo Sara Deniz Akant and Adrienne Raphel and talk about braided breads, twin language, and the complexity of memory.  Guest 1: Sara Deniz Akant, IG: @sdenizakant, Twitter: @sdenizakant, Website: https://www.saradenizakant.com/ Bio: Sara D…

Part 1: Braided Breads & Twin Language with Sara Deniz Akant & Adrienne Raphel

On this two-part episode, we break bread with dynamic poetry duo Sara Deniz Akant and Adrienne Raphel and talk about braided breads, twin language, and the complexity of memory.  Guest 1: Sara Deniz Akant, IG: @sdenizakant, Twitter: @sdenizakant, Website: https://www.saradenizakant.com/ Bio: Sara D…

National Book Award Predictions

The gays gaze into their crystal balls and predict the National Book Awards.Support Breaking Form!Review the show on Apple Podcasts here.  Buy our books:Aaron's STOP LYING is available from the Pitt Poetry Series. Publisher's Weekly calls the book "visceral, tender, and compassionate."James's ROMAN…

Records, Roan, Retirement

On this episode, Michelle and Katherine plan their retirements (maybe you can join them, maybe you can’t – you know what you did). They angree over generative AI, music, and the USPS. Plus, a very special announcement from Katherine! NYC Midnight Writing Contest https://www.nycmidnight.com Top …

251. Thinking Inside the Box

Thinking Inside the Box: Adventures with Crosswords and the Puzzling People Who Can't Live Without Them by Adrienne Raphel (2020)

675. Has the New York Times Become a Games Company?

Not exactly. But their runaway success with games like Wordle says something bigger about the way we live now. (Part one of a series, “We Are All Gamers Now.”)   SOURCES: Alex Hardiman, chief product officer at The New York Times. Jonathan Knight, S.V.P. and general manager for New…

675. Has the New York Times Become a Games Company?

Not exactly. But their runaway success with games like Wordle says something bigger about the way we live now. (Part one of a series, “We Are All Gamers Now.”)   SOURCES: Alex Hardiman, chief product officer at The New York Times. Jonathan Knight, S.V.P. and general manager for New…

675. Has the New York Times Become a Games Company?

Not exactly. But their runaway success with games like Wordle says something bigger about the way we live now. (Part one of a series, “We Are All Gamers Now.”)   SOURCES: Alex Hardiman, chief product officer at The New York Times. Jonathan Knight, S.V.P. and general manager for New York Time…