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EPISODE · Apr 17, 2026 · 21 MIN

The Secret Lives of Jigsaw Puzzle People

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Why do millions of adults voluntarily spend hundreds of hours staring at tiny cardboard pieces? We dive into the surprisingly rich subculture of jigsaw puzzling, from the psychology of edge-piece hoarding to the underground world of competitive puzzlers who can assemble 1000 pieces in under six hours. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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Why do millions of adults voluntarily spend hundreds of hours staring at tiny cardboard pieces? We dive into the surprisingly rich subculture of jigsaw puzzling, from the psychology of edge-piece hoarding to the underground world of competitive puzzlers who can assemble 1000 pieces in under six hours.

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