SmartLess Presents ClueLess

Episode 122: Word Workout (Featuring Scotty Eisenogle) Release Date: January 27, 2025
Host: Elliot Kaelin
Contestant: Sean Hayes
Guest: Scotty Eisenogle

Introduction

In Episode 122 of SmartLess Presents ClueLess, host Elliot Kaelin brings a special guest, Scotty Eisenogle, to delve into the engaging and mind-bending segment known as Word Workout. This episode, titled "Word Workout," challenges both the guest and the listeners with a series of word puzzles designed to test their linguistic agility and problem-solving skills.

Recap of Previous Episode's Cliffhanger Puzzle

At the beginning of the episode, Elliot revisits the cliffhanger puzzle from the last episode:

Elliot Kaelin [02:04]: "What five-letter word is pronounced exactly the same way even if you take away four of its five letters?"

Sean Hayes and Scotty Eisenogle engage in a thoughtful discussion, brainstorming possibilities centered around single-letter words that phonetically resemble longer words. Despite their efforts, they initially struggle to arrive at the correct answer. The revelation comes when Sean uncovers that the word is:

Sean Hayes [03:28]: "The answer is queue. The word Q, Q, U, E, U, E. Like you line up in a queue because the first letter Q sounds just like the whole word Q."

Scotty is visibly surprised but impressed by the cleverness of the puzzle:

Scotty Eisenogle [03:44]: "Oh, that's amazing. That got me. That got me."

Main Segment: Word Workout

The core of the episode focuses on the Word Workout puzzle, where seven words are presented, each requiring the removal of one letter and rearrangement to form a new, shorter word based on provided clues.

Elliot Kaelin [06:29]: "Let's go into the first question. Remove a letter from blouse to make a color that you can sing."

• Scotty: "Blues."
  Elliot acknowledges Scotty’s swift correct response:
  Elliot [06:45]: "You got it, Scotty. I'm so glad you got that. Cause music is your thing, you know?"

Second Puzzle:

Elliot [06:56]: "Remove a letter from leather to make something a microwave does."

• Scotty: "Reheat."
  Elliot praises the answer:
  Elliot [06:59]: "Great work."

Third Puzzle:

Elliot [07:12]: "Remove a letter from excited to make a type of dishonesty."

• Scotty: "Deceit."
  Elliot confirms the correctness:
  Elliot [07:30]: "Deceit. You did it."

Fourth Puzzle:

Elliot [07:43]: "Remove a letter from exotic to make a Britney Spears hit."

• Scotty: "Toxic."
  Elliot comments on Scotty’s quick thinking:
  Elliot [07:46]: "Toxic."

Fifth Puzzle:

Elliot [07:56]: "Remove a letter from perform to make a one-piece outer garment."

• Scotty: "Romper."
  Elliot expresses enthusiasm:
  Elliot [08:03]: "Romper. Yep. Romper. That's exactly right."

Sixth Puzzle:

Elliot [08:14]: "Remove a letter from whisker to make a sound you might hear in a horror movie."

• Scotty: "Shriek."
  Elliot encourages confidence:
  Elliot [08:44]: "Be confident. Say it. Shriek."

Seventh Puzzle:

Elliot [08:50]: "Remove a letter from sublime to make a cold breakfast dish."

• Scotty: "Muesli."
  Elliot provides a definition:
  Elliot [09:27]: "Muesli is a loose mixture of mainly rolled oats or corn flakes together with various dried fruit pieces, nuts, and seeds."

Throughout the Word Workout, Scotty demonstrates impressive quick thinking and adaptability, correctly solving each puzzle with minimal hesitation.

Mega Clue Challenge

Following the successful completion of the seven puzzles, Elliot introduces the Mega Clue, a more complex challenge that utilizes the leftover letters from the previous answers.

Elliot Kaelin [09:52]: "For this mega clue, you're going to start with all the leftover letters those other words sweated away. So to remind you, those letters were O, L, X, E, F, W, and B, as in not in muesli."

The task is to rearrange these letters to form the name of a piece of workout equipment that was once widely advertised on late-night television.

Scotty: "Bowflex."

Elliot [10:34]: "Bowflex. You got it. Amazing. Bowflex. So fast."

Scotty's swift resolution of the mega clue showcases his strong command over word manipulation, earning praise from Elliot.

Cliffhanger Puzzle for Next Episode

To conclude the episode, Elliot introduces another cliffhanger puzzle to engage listeners until the next episode:

Elliot [11:10]: "If 1 and 1 equal 6 and 1 and 3 equal 8, what do 1 and 4 equal?"

Scotty tentatively responds, hinting at the complexity of the puzzle:

Scotty [11:48]: "I'm gonna get it. I'm gonna get it."

The episode closes with Elliot encouraging listeners to ponder the puzzle, promising to reveal the answer in the subsequent episode.

Closing Remarks

Elliot wraps up the episode by thanking Scotty for his participation and Sean for his attentive presence. The production credits follow, acknowledging the contributions of the team behind the scenes.

Elliot [12:27]: "This has been Smartless presents Clueless. I've been your host, Elliot Kaelin, and I'll never forget you, even though I have no idea who you are."

Notable Quotes with Timestamps

• Elliot Kaelin [02:04]: "What five-letter word is pronounced exactly the same way even if you take away four of its five letters?"

• Sean Hayes [03:28]: "The answer is queue."

• Scotty Eisenogle [06:38]: "Blues."

• Elliot Kaelin [07:30]: "Deceit. You did it."

• Scotty Eisenogle [09:25]: "Muesli."

• Scotty Eisenogle [10:34]: "Bowflex."

Conclusion

Episode 122 of SmartLess Presents ClueLess offers a captivating session of word-based puzzles, fostering an environment of fun and intellectual challenge. Featuring sharp wit and collaborative problem-solving, the interaction between Elliot, Sean, and Scotty provides both entertainment and mental stimulation for listeners eager to test their linguistic prowess.

Stay tuned for Episode 123, where the answer to the cliffhanger puzzle will be unveiled, along with more enthralling word workouts and engaging discussions.