125 - Don’t Be A Ditloid (w/ Carrie Aizley)

SmartLess Presents ClueLess

Published: Thu Feb 06 2025

On this episode of ClueLess, host Elliott Kalan and constant contestant Sean Hayes invite Sean’s good friend Carrie Aizley back to tangle with another gaggle of Ditloids! Ditloids are brief word puzzles made up of numbers and abbreviations, and this time the category is Idioms With Numbers! Once you’ve got the hang of it, the MegaClue will challenge you (but possibly not Sean) with an expert level Ditloid! New episodes every Monday and Thursday. Puzzles in this episode are by Kevin Leman with Devon Torrey Bryant. Script by Elliott Kalan. Music and sound effects by Devon Torrey Bryant.

Summary

SmartLess Presents ClueLess: Episode 125 - Don’t Be A Ditloid (w/ Carrie Aizley)
Release Date: February 6, 2025
Host: Elliott Kaelin
Guest: Carrie Aizley
Contestant: Sean Hayes

Introduction

In the 125th episode of SmartLess Presents ClueLess, host Elliott Kaelin welcomes listener favorites Sean Hayes and special guest Carrie Aizley for another engaging session of puzzles and brainteasers. The episode kicks off with playful banter, setting a lighthearted and inviting tone for both new and returning listeners.

Recap of Previous Episode

Elliott begins by revisiting the cliffhanger puzzle from the last episode:

Puzzle: "I have many keys, but only one lock. You can enter but can't go outside. And I have space but no room. What am I?"
Sean Hayes' Attempt: Sean humorously interrupts to attempt an answer mid-puzzle, but doesn't reveal it.
Solution: Carrie reveals the answer at [02:04]: Keyboard. She explains, "Computer or keyboard or whatever," which settles the friendly competition between Sean and Devin Tory Bryant.

Main Game: Don't Be A Ditloid

At [03:26], the main game, Don't Be A Ditloid, begins. This game challenges players to decipher common phrases condensed into letters and numbers. The category for this episode is idioms, making it both challenging and entertaining.

Round Highlights:

2 Bs with 1s.
- Answer: "Two birds with one stone"
- Timestamp: [04:30]
- Quote: "Two birds with one stone. Two birds with one stone." – Devin Tory Bryant
15m of F.
- Answer: "15 minutes of fame"
- Timestamp: [04:53]
- Quote: "15 minutes of fame. Yes."
99B of B on the W.
- Answer: "99 bottles of beer on the wall"
- Timestamp: [04:56]
- Quote: "99 bottles of beer on the wall. Yes. Got it."
800 PG.
- Answer: "800 pound gorilla"
- Timestamp: [05:10]
- Quote: "800 pound gorilla. Excellent."
3s to the W.
- Answer: "3 sheets to the wind"
- Timestamp: [05:37]
- Quote: "3 sheets to the wind. Very good."
6 Fu.
- Answer: "Six feet under"
- Timestamp: [06:01]
- Quote: "Six feet under. Very good."
2's C. 3's A C.
- Answer: "Two's company, three's a crowd"
- Timestamp: [06:13]
- Quote: "Two's company. Three's a crowd."
A P is W, 1,000 W.
- Answer: "A picture is worth a thousand words"
- Timestamp: [06:30]
- Quote: "A picture is worth a thousand words."
O.C.
- Answer: "On Cloud nine"
- Timestamp: [06:55]
- Quote: "On Cloud nine. Very good. That's a tough one."
15. M on a DMC.
- Answer: "Fifteen men on a dead man's chest, yo ho ho and a bottle of rum"
- Timestamp: [07:54]
- Quote: "Fifteen men on a dead man's chest, yo ho ho and a bottle of rum."

Carrie and Devin showcase their quick thinking, with Carrie particularly excelling by correctly identifying complex phrases within tight timeframes.

Mega Clue: Expert Level Ditloid

At [09:22], Elliott introduces the Mega Clue, an expert-level ditloid:

Clue: "206. B, as in boy I t h b."
Solution: "206 bones in the human body"
Timestamp: [09:47]
Quote: "206 bones in the human body. I'll give it to you. Yeah, sorry. Wow."

Carrie impressively solves the Mega Clue swiftly, revealing her deep knowledge and setting a high bar for the game's difficulty.

Cliffhanger Puzzle

As the episode nears its end, Elliott presents the Cliffhanger Puzzle for next time:

Puzzle: "Which word in this next group of words doesn't belong and why? The words are taser, care, Pakistan, scuba, and spam."
Timestamp: [10:09] - [11:25]
Discussion: The trio speculates on possible answers, including interpretations like "The Orange County 9" and "On Cloud nine," but ultimately leaves the solution for the next episode, building anticipation.

Conclusion

Elliott wraps up the episode with heartfelt thanks to Carrie for her participation and to Sean for his consistent presence. The team also extends gratitude to their listeners, emphasizing the communal joy of puzzle-solving. The closing remarks encourage listeners to tune in for the next episode, where the Cliffhanger Puzzle will be unveiled.

Notable Quotes:

Elliott Kaelin [02:10]: "Yeah, exactly. A keyboard. You got it exactly right."
Carrie Aizley [07:54]: "Fifteen men on a dead man's chest, yo ho ho and a bottle of rum."
Devin Tory Bryant [09:54]: "Bones in the human body. How did you know that?"

Final Thoughts:

Episode 125 of SmartLess Presents ClueLess delivers a blend of humor, intellect, and camaraderie. With challenging puzzles like "Don't Be A Ditloid" and engaging interactions among the hosts and guest, listeners are both entertained and mentally stimulated. The episode successfully maintains its promise of providing bite-sized, biweekly brainteasers, ensuring fans eagerly await the next installment.

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