Episode 151 with John D. Williams Jr., writer, producer, and former executive director of the National Scrabble Association

Today we’re talking with John D. Williams Jr., writer, producer, and former executive director of the National Scrabble Association. John grew up in Babylon with a family famously known as ‘The Grammar Police,’ and his love of words eventually led him to shape the world of competitive Scrabble, launching the World Scrabble Championship, co-founding the National School Scrabble Program, and authoring his memoir Word Nerd.We’ll dive into his journey from childhood word nerd to Scrabble leader, life in Greenport, and the stories, controversies, and memorable characters he’s encountered along the way.