Saturday, February 7, 2026 - Mark Diehl is back, and better than ever! episode artwork

EPISODE · Feb 8, 2026 · 15 MIN

Saturday, February 7, 2026 - Mark Diehl is back, and better than ever!

from Jean & Mike Do The New York Times Crossword · host MP

Mark Diehl has been writing NYTimes Crosswords - predominantly Friday and Saturday puzzles - since 1984. He's eased off as of late, his last appearing in 2020. But he's back with an ingenious Saturday crossword that charmed both cohosts. Check out today's podcast to find out why.Show note imagery: Some SONYREADERSShow note URL: The House of PUTTEES, one of many, many hilarious skits from the masters of deadpan, Bob & Ray.We love feedback! Send us a text...Contact Info:We love listener mail! Drop us a line, [email protected], we're on FaceBook, so feel free to drop by there and strike up a conversation!

Mark Diehl has been writing NYTimes Crosswords - predominantly Friday and Saturday puzzles - since 1984. He's eased off as of late, his last appearing in 2020. But he's back with an ingenious Saturday crossword that charmed both cohosts. Check out today's podcast to find out why. Show note imagery: Some SONYREADERS Show note URL: The House of PUTTEES, one of many, many hilarious skits from the masters of deadpan, Bob & Ray. We love feedback! Send us a text... Contact Info: We love listene...

NOW PLAYING

Saturday, February 7, 2026 - Mark Diehl is back, and better than ever!

0:00 15:26

No transcript for this episode yet

We transcribe on demand. Request one and we'll notify you when it's ready — usually under 10 minutes.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is this episode of Jean & Mike Do The New York Times Crossword?

This episode is 15 minutes long.

When was this Jean & Mike Do The New York Times Crossword episode published?

This episode was published on February 8, 2026.

What is this episode about?

Mark Diehl has been writing NYTimes Crosswords - predominantly Friday and Saturday puzzles - since 1984. He's eased off as of late, his last appearing in 2020. But he's back with an ingenious Saturday crossword that charmed both cohosts. Check out...

Can I download this Jean & Mike Do The New York Times Crossword episode?

Yes, you can download this episode by clicking the download button on the episode player, or subscribe to the podcast in your preferred podcast app for automatic downloads.
URL copied to clipboard!