The Extraction Wed, 11 Mar 2026 04:00:05 -0400 http://theextraction.justinladia.com en-ca © 2026 Justin Ladia yes Support this Podcast d2c629de-80be-55ec-b59e-9662c567cc7d Justin Ladia episodic false A podcast about puzzles and the people who make them. In each episode, we talk with puzzle authors and discover why they write puzzles, learn what it takes to make them, and explore the many facets of the fascinating craft of puzzle writing and the culture that surrounds it. Hosted by Justin Ladia.

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]]> Justin Ladia Buzzsprout-12083333 Thu, 19 Jan 2023 23:00:00 -0600 106 bonus false 2 - The Scholar with Janice Heng 2 - The Scholar with Janice Heng In this episode of the Extraction, we sit down with Janice Heng, and we talk about a puzzle of hers that exhibits innovation through the use of a data set that hasn't been widely explored by the predominantly-Western puzzle hunt scene. 

This episode contains spoilers for the puzzle The Scholar, and some details of other puzzles from the 2020 Reddot Hunt.

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• The 2020 Reddot Hunt: https://reddothunt.sg/2020

• The Scholar from the 2020 Reddot Hunt: https://reddothunt.sg/2020/puzzle/the-scholar

• Escaping SG: https://escapingsg.wordpress.com/

• Singapore Puzzle Hunt: http://www.sgpuzzlehunt.com/

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Support the Extraction on Patreon at https://patreon.com/theextraction and get access to behind-the-scenes posts and bonus content. Supporters of the higher tiers will get early access to episodes and get credited at the end of every episode. Those at the highest tier will also receive the official The Extraction mug after supporting the podcast for three months.

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The Extraction is written, hosted, and produced by Justin Ladia.



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]]> In this episode of the Extraction, we sit down with Janice Heng, and we talk about a puzzle of hers that exhibits innovation through the use of a data set that hasn't been widely explored by the predominantly-Western puzzle hunt scene. 

This episode contains spoilers for the puzzle The Scholar, and some details of other puzzles from the 2020 Reddot Hunt.

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• The 2020 Reddot Hunt: https://reddothunt.sg/2020

• The Scholar from the 2020 Reddot Hunt: https://reddothunt.sg/2020/puzzle/the-scholar

• Escaping SG: https://escapingsg.wordpress.com/

• Singapore Puzzle Hunt: http://www.sgpuzzlehunt.com/

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Support the Extraction on Patreon at https://patreon.com/theextraction and get access to behind-the-scenes posts and bonus content. Supporters of the higher tiers will get early access to episodes and get credited at the end of every episode. Those at the highest tier will also receive the official The Extraction mug after supporting the podcast for three months.

Find us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram: @extractionpod.

The Extraction is written, hosted, and produced by Justin Ladia.



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]]> Janice Heng Buzzsprout-10663493 Wed, 25 May 2022 08:00:00 -0500 3462 puzzles, puzzle hunts 1 2 full false 1 - XBox with Todd Etter 1 - XBox with Todd Etter TW: Death;

In this first episode of The Extraction, we challenge you to think outside AND inside the box as we talk to Todd Etter to talk about his puzzle, Xbox, which he wrote for the Famine Game in 2013.

This episode contains spoilers for the puzzle Xbox, and some details of other puzzles from The Famine Game and the 2020 MIT Mystery Hunt.

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• The Famine Game Website: http://thefaminegame.com/

• Create an Electronic Puzzle Box by Marcus Porter on Instructables: https://www.instructables.com/Create-an-Electronic-Puzzle-Box/

• Solving the XBox Puzzle by Fleb: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o_8e6XgAiow

• See Todd's puzzles from the 2020 MIT Mystery Hunt: https://devjoe.appspot.com/huntindex/author/ettertodd

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Support the Extraction on Patreon at https://patreon.com/theextraction and get access to behind-the-scenes posts and bonus content. Supporters of the higher tiers will get early access to episodes and get credited at the end of every episode. Those at the highest tier will also receive the official The Extraction mug after supporting the podcast for three months.

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In this first episode of The Extraction, we challenge you to think outside AND inside the box as we talk to Todd Etter to talk about his puzzle, Xbox, which he wrote for the Famine Game in 2013.

This episode contains spoilers for the puzzle Xbox, and some details of other puzzles from The Famine Game and the 2020 MIT Mystery Hunt.

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• The Famine Game Website: http://thefaminegame.com/

• Create an Electronic Puzzle Box by Marcus Porter on Instructables: https://www.instructables.com/Create-an-Electronic-Puzzle-Box/

• Solving the XBox Puzzle by Fleb: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o_8e6XgAiow

• See Todd's puzzles from the 2020 MIT Mystery Hunt: https://devjoe.appspot.com/huntindex/author/ettertodd

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Support the Extraction on Patreon at https://patreon.com/theextraction and get access to behind-the-scenes posts and bonus content. Supporters of the higher tiers will get early access to episodes and get credited at the end of every episode. Those at the highest tier will also receive the official The Extraction mug after supporting the podcast for three months.

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The Extraction is written, hosted, and produced by Justin Ladia.

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]]> Todd Etter Buzzsprout-10409082 Mon, 11 Apr 2022 08:00:00 -0500 4030 puzzles, puzzle hunts 1 1 full false Introducing: The Extraction Introducing: The Extraction Hi, I'm Justin Ladia, and I have some exciting news to share.

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Visit our website at theextraction.justinladia.com.
Support the Extraction! Patreon coming soon at patreon.com/theextraction.

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