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Fourplay, presented by Trivial Warfare, is a game show testing your ability to make a connection. Contestants are given four different sets of four words in 2 minute intervals and are challenged to find the connections between the words in each set and then the connection between the sets themselves…

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    • May 23, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • monthly NEW EPISODES
    • 12m AVG DURATION
    • 206 EPISODES

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    The FourPlay podcast is an exciting and engaging show that combines puzzles, words, and trivia to create a unique listening experience. Hosted by Carmela Smith, this podcast challenges listeners to solve connections between seemingly unrelated items or words. With a great host and entertaining guests, the show is both fun and intellectually stimulating.

    One of the best aspects of The FourPlay podcast is its challenging yet solvable puzzles. The connections presented on the show are thought-provoking and require listeners to think outside the box. It provides a satisfying feeling when you're able to figure out all the pieces or even just a few. The host, Carmela Smith, does a fantastic job of keeping the action moving and engaging with the contestants. Her enthusiasm adds an extra layer of excitement to each episode.

    Another great aspect of this podcast is the variety it offers. Each episode presents multiple puzzles from different genres, ensuring that there's something for everyone. Whether you're a fan of trivia or word games, you'll find enjoyment in this podcast. The guests on the show also add to its appeal, bringing their own unique perspectives and insights into solving the connections.

    While there aren't many negative aspects to highlight about The FourPlay podcast, one potential downside is its weekly release schedule. As a fan of the show, it's easy to wish for more frequent episodes due to its addictive nature. However, this can also be seen as a positive as it builds anticipation for each new episode.

    In conclusion, The FourPlay podcast is a must-listen for puzzle and word enthusiasts. Carmela Smith shines as an engaging host who keeps listeners entertained throughout each episode. The challenging yet solvable puzzles will stretch your mind in unexpected ways while providing great satisfaction when you crack them. With regular releases and exciting content, this podcast offers a fantastic listening experience that will leave you wanting more.



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    Liz Thaler Game 1

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2025 12:44


    This week, we've got Liz Thaler here to play our game (and talk a bit about a new podcast!). Listen in and see if she'll be returning next week! Here are today's clues:  1. child's play, musician E, comparable to a Sunday morning, chair.  2. one is known for being Great, where writing can be found, the 4th can be broken, bulwark.  3. Van Halen directive, Pointer Sisters directive, Kris Kross directive, Harry Belafonte directive.  4. water, sounds like a Banger?, principal, key event. 

    Zahkia Mendoza Game 3

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2025 18:16


    We're back for Season 17! Returning from last season, we've got Zahkia Mendoza to see if she'll get her third win! Here are today's clues:  1. card holder, sole provider, it can be found on a tree, Air Force 1.  2. 3rd in a vocal list, Brown, Day, military slang for an enemy.  3. chair, beams, five, drug trial result?.  4. plant, Chuck D and co.'s 1989 foe, authority, Ranger. 

    Zahkia Mendoza Game 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2025 14:40


    After a terrific win last week, Zahkia is back this week to see if she can get another win. Listen in and play along! Here are today's clues:  1. lock, monstrous jewelry?, nominatively deterministic athlete?, nuts .  2. West Coast baller, familiarly?, one of mid-April's high?, non-athletic Sportswear?, former first daughter's middle name.  3. Courtney Love locale, Rum, Petras performance, where you might find an absolute doll or two?.  4. plug, provide Marie with joy?, initial attraction, TL;DR notes for college students?. 

    Zahkia Mendoza Game 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2025 11:26


    We've got OMG royalty here! Zahkia Mendoza is in the contestant seat to see if she can make the connections and return again next week.  Here are today's clues:  1. nickname for Venice or Pittsburgh, a problem for Königsberg?, title structures for Meryl Streep, Dude. 2. first of three in a two-person game, classic, ice, bottom. 3. movie millionaire, 80s role for a small Frye, video game barista, Internet Archive founder. 4. 90s denim, DERV in the UK, inventor Rudolf, Shaq behind the decks.

    Doug Hooton Game 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2025 11:37


    Newcomer Doug Hooton joins Carmela this week to see if he can make our connections. Listen in and play along! Here are today's clues:  1. business, something you deal with?, score, determine one's age. 2. neighborhood, timekeeper, view, Apple. 3. top, hunter, Edith, Radio. 4. 8 to 2?, Cosmic, Nintendo Game, Nissan model.

    Anthony Brandofino Game 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2025 12:29


    We're going for a threepeat! Join Anthony as he sees if he can keep his streak alive. Here are today's clues:  1. complete, I heard you're from Helsinki?, what gives a surface its appearance, wine quality.  2. candy, place to learn how to work?, chop, emporium.  3. what comes after the point?, darn, fire, opposite of work in wrestling.  4. part of a Freudian trio, caller, meteoric suffix, contraction. 

    Anthony Brandofino

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2025 12:01


    After a win last week, Anthony is back this week. Listen in and play along! Here are today's clues:  1. blanket, China that's really in Vietnam?, ocean front, nude.  2. island show, Ark, what you get by wandering?, we got the beat?.  3. poor, spoiled, it's Billie Eilish, duh!, Religion.  4. trans, lip, cat, Tuesday. 

    Anthony Brandofino Game 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2025 10:18


    This week, newcomer Anthony Brandofino joins Carmela. Will he make the connection and return next week? Listen in and find out! Here are today's clues:  1. Colonel, brown, deli, Kendrick collaborator.  2. Aux, phone, string, parachute activator.  3. Cassette, PowerPoint, lido, flight.  4. Chuck, smile prompter, shredded, head. 

    Ian Schulze Game 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2025 12:56


    Ian Schulze is in the contestant seat this week. Join in and play along as we find out if Ian will be back again next week! Here are today's clues:  1. Boston parcel, artist with an EGO? one day it'll all make sense..., type of law.  2. it's good for nothing?, 2-player card game, the First was Great until the Second?, land-based admiral?.  3. Gang namesake, Blunt, First Of The Fifteenth?, New Testament book.  4. Finger, great conductor?, Rush, leaf material?. 

    Drew Buxbaum Game 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2025 13:47


    This week, Drew Buxbaum joins Carmela to try to start up a winning streak. Listen in and play along! Here are today's clues:  1. brush, canine cure?, American tribal love-rock musical, pin .  2. homebound bunnies?, RWBY element, particulates, jacket.  3. soil, rare metal type, Google, a Kitt? .  4. sentinel, Galaxy resident, recent Cleveland worker?, British news source. 

    Brittany Shaw Game 4

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 27, 2024 14:18


    Brittany Shaw is here for a final time, going for the 4-peat on 4Play! Play along and find out if Brittany will be joining the 4Play Hall of Fame! Here are today's clues:  1. six, end, meaningful, dive.  2. baby, coat, lined, pelt.  3. sake, first, Tune, maiden.  4. side, wipe, inside, ground. 

    Brittany Shaw Game 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2024 13:48


    Brittany Shaw is back again after nailing the connections on her first two episodes. Join in and find out if she'll be coming back again next week! Here are today's clues:  1. Yungblud song with Dan Reynolds, a novel concept, gangster, a beginning.  2. West, Nazgul, a regulated amount of innings, seven's diet?.  3. Lost, Alpha, My, hypothetical space-faring vessel.  4. Album name shared by ELO and Daft Punk, eureka!, third space shuttle, Land Rover model. 

    Brittany Shaw Game 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2024 12:23


    Brittany Shaw is back for the season 16 premier! Listen in and play along - it's the gravy on the cake! Here are today's clues:  1. woman with a popular View?, exuberance, Division that led to Order?, reason to jump.  2. namesake for some famous British links, destructive 1992 visitor to the US, 7th or 17th in a set, father to Beatrice and Eugenie.  3. miss, Disney title character, Martha was first and First?, Shyamalan's was in the Water .  4. Weed-grower's concern either way?, poker goal, roast, where one might find gold?. 

    Brittany Shaw Game 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2024 14:12


    All the way from Chicago, Brittany Shaw is back on FourPlay. Join us and see if she can make the connections! Here are today's clues:  1. first name of the Last King, what went missing when looking through the trees?, fire, rain.  2. momentous, notorious - initially?, Brother, Ten that equals 18?.  3. give a certain job to, iron, don't waste your vote?, company.  4. sensation, Mountain, pad, make waves?.  

    Shara Hinkel Game 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2024 12:01


    After making the connections last week, Shara Hinkel is back with us again to see if she can get her second win on FourPlay! Listen in and play along. Here are today's clues:  1. comments, noise, distortion, dorsal consumption?.  2. robbery, Heaven, patrol, Hell.  3. fish, tail, shot, Captain.  4. pitch, lose knowingly, stone, towel. 

    Shara Hinkel Game 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2024 11:24


    This week we've got Shara Hinkel here to play our game of connections. Will she win the game and return next week? Listen and find out! Here are today's clues:  1. sail, full, taco, house.  2. seasons, election, Soul, baseball.  3. big, potty, money, herald.  4. ghost, automated, simple, head. 

    Jay Borsom Game 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2024 17:40


    Jay won her first two and is back to try for a threepeat! Listen in and play along! Here are today's clues:  1. wash, drop it?, Drag Race's Betty, a GERD concern.  2. a club of now 8 as of March 2024, a debt security, unbreakable, emotional.  3. stove heater, what to survive while outdoors, in your wheelhouse, Honda model.  4. supportive first layer, home, an Ace of a band, a hitter's gonna round 'em. 

    Jay Borsom Game 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2024 9:37


    The puzzlemaster herself Jay Borsom is back for a second week! She can write 'em, but can she keep solvin' 'em? Listen and find out! Here are today's clues:  1. story, it bites?, famous Philadelphia statue, is it all we need?.  2. saw, fools, bicycle keeper, repetitive smoking.  3. girl, Me, put a lid on it, Whitney's I Will Always Love You.  4. a bright red, a Black Widow, Karrion Kross's better half, she'll never be hungry again.

    Jay Borsom Game 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2024 9:24


    This week Jay Borsom is the one playing someone else's puzzles. Join us and find out how she does! Here are today's clues:  1. Ugly Betty magazine, easy, she doesn't like capes?, enjoyers of silence?.  2. a stove top, does she have it?, a wide variety, where the deer and the antelope play.  3. mug, aggressive, Girls, does the end justify it?.  4. underground rapper from Raleigh, ancient empire of Medes, nerve that controls arm movement, a road divide. 

    Kit Sekelsky Game 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2024 13:47


    After a win last week, Kit is back again to see if she can make it to a third game. Listen in and play along! Here are today's clues:  1. mega, man, critical, Parade.  2. teacher, Stevia, ingredient, stand-in.  3. direction, size, 2009 Pixar film, swell.  4. Power, Entertainment, Cube, Super. 

    Kit Sekelsky Game 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2024 12:23


    This week joining Carmela, it's the person who types out the 4Play show notes for your podcast feeds... Me! Um, I mean, Kit Sekelsky. Join us and see if I'll be back again next week! Here are today's clues:  1. 8th in a very sound set?, surprisingly German Tokio, Transylvania, Rwanda.  2. musical "Boy", McBride, Phantom, self-aware aging actor familiarly?.  3. zero, namesake of a famous Texas field, attachment, um... "Actually"?.  4. Vince Neil's tribute to strippers in triplicate, 2010s HBO series, dolls somewhat archaically, Mean. 

    Bryan Nash Game 4

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2024 11:18


    Potential 4peat alert! Bryan Nash is back to see if he can join our Hall of Champions with a fourth win. Here are today's clues:  1. more major than major?, Hook, America, Caveman.  2. Cup,  another cup, musical Paul, Steamer.  3. police dog?, goose, Chevy, trail.  4. Spencer, Dick, film Flick, singer Bonham. 

    Bryan Nash Game 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2024 11:35


    After two weeks of winning, Bryan Nash is here again to see if he can make it three. Join us and play along! Here are today's clues:  1. they've got their own library?, currently it's the 118th, sexual relation, eagles.  2. stable, life, IKEA offering, it's often booked?.  3. 80s club? basketball quick play in reverse? it can happen in bed?, English.  4. wet wood, chilly bank, part of a film set in Japan, it can be caught if you know what I mean... 

    Bryan Nash Game 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2024 9:37


    He got the connections last week, so he's back again! Join Bryan Nash for his second game of FourPlay and see if he'll be back again next week. Here are today's clues:  1. gets gone, chai need, famous fall fallen?, folios.  2. Red Queen's subjects, greeting, treys, funny people.  3. peripheral, field, Spiegelman novel in a sense, introvert.  4. Raymond, guide, attendant, herald. 

    Bryan Nash Game 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2024 11:48


    Welcome to Season 15 of 4Play! To kick off the season, we've got OMG fave Bryan Nash here in his first 4Play appearance to see if he can make the connections and return next week. Here are today's clues:  1. Early painter?, insurance seller?, spelunker frequently?, troglodyte.  2. Hollywood, Earth, type of gear, astrology concern.  3. Central, Online, Good Morning, Latin.  4. burnable oil?, Mass, revered ride?, Threat Level. 

    Sam Mitchell Game 3

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2024 12:18


    Sam Mitchell scored another win last week, so he's now back for our season 14 finale! Will he win again and be back for season 15? Listen in, play along, and find out! Here are today's clues:  1. Jim, shine, high, moon.  2. savings, retelling, number, joint.  3. compel, police, fumble, gravity.  4. Champions, menu, second, cereal. 

    Sam Mitchell Game 2

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2024 11:25


    Sam Mitchell is back again after an impressive win last week. Listen in and play along! Here are today's clues:  1. spring, fastener, Swingline, hinge.  2. copy, jam, tray, cartridge.  3. bug, programming, date, 90s.  4. Ric, piece, panache, embellishment.

    Sam Mitchell Game 1

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2024 11:25


    Newcomer Sam Mitchell joins Carmela this week! Will he be able to make the connections and come back next week? You know how to find out! Here are today's clues:  1. sandwich, cone, 31, cake.  2. poker, wave, jive, red.  3. measure, import, world, lift.  4. mint, head, tip, lance. 

    Justin Mott Game 2

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2024 13:44


    Justin Mott completed the puzzle last week, so he's back again this week to see if he can get another win. Listen in and play along! Here are today's clues:  1. Judy, Mike, Aaron, weigh.  2. marshall, writer, October, Big.  3. jig, 7, load, away.  4. game, lay, board, easy. 

    Justin Mott Game 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2024 10:51


    We've got Justin Mott here in the contestant's chair. We've had a run of losses recently. Will Justin be the one to break the curse? Listen in and find out! Here are today's clues:  1. jaw, shot, blow, stained.  2. relief, clock, obligation, consolidate.  3. pool, Scrabble, cutter, tracker.  4. oscillating, flames, enthusiast, strikeout. 

    Asha Ouseph Game 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2024 11:18


    We've got another newcomer for you here on 4Play this week. Asha Ouseph joins Carmela to see if she can make the connections and come back again next week! Here are today's clues:  1. jam, kosher, relish, recently popular "ball".  2. popular pivoter, discount clothing chain, Antarctic explorer, American flagship upholsterer?.  3. Brown, Gang, Taylor, Blunt.  4. Limnology in a sense?, Hall of Fame Massachusetts city, Guiding Light Locale, Dusty. 

    Jeff Bimm Game 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2024 14:01


    Jeff Bimm from the Draught Daze podcast joins Carmela this week to play our game of connections. Join in, play along, and find out if he'll be back again next week!  Here are today's clues: 1. Jars of Clay tune, SRV's Texas event, Capri, torrent. 2. HIJKLMNO?, park, type of "color", Katara's people. 3. Miles Prower?, Store - to a listener?, "American" film from 1986, follow. 4. lead, Patrick, tabloid, Sun. 

    Anna Piper Game 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2024 12:33


    Newcomer Anna Piper joins Carmela this week to see if she can make the connections. Listen in and play along! Here are today's clues:  1. club, subscription, exclusive, arm/leg vessel?  2. captain, ship, top, follow.  3. subject, math, room, warfare.  4. king, race, lab, bilge. 

    Troy Cooper Game 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2024 13:41


    Last week, Jeremy Goodson got his 4th win. This week, Troy Cooper is here to see if he can get his own streak started. Listen in and play along! Here are today's clues:  1. cold, hair, scene, costs.  2. room, exit, moderator, chit.  3. suit, parachute, heave, Capri.  4. pace, truck, sticks, 52-card. 

    Jeremy Goodson Game 4

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2024 15:13


    Jeremy Goodson is back for his final game of 4Play. That's not a spoiler - 4 is just our max streak here at 4Play! Will he win his fourth and be added to the 4Play Hall of Fame? Only one way to find out! Here are today's clues:  1. tool that's pushed, fantastic mode of transportation?, Hilda, winter sport implement.  2. tommy, water, zip, hired.  3. Thornton or Marleau, Loan, Ray's cousin?, natural enemy of Batman in 1966.  4. wrinkle, border, occupation, chorus. 

    Jeremy Goodson Game 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2024 11:56


    After spending a few months being held captive by Carmela, Jeremy Goodson is back to start off season 14 of 4Play and hopefully get another win to his name. Listen in, play along, and welcome to the new season! Here are today's clues:  1. drag, bee, Dairy, Anne.  2. Goose, Cookies, 2017 film, ship.  3. ghost, a boy's name?, prosecute, Alphabet.  4. Sunday, Hell, murder, sanguine. 

    Jeremy Goodson Game 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2023 10:24


    It's the last episode of the season (and the year!), and we've got a new guest with us! Listen and play along to see if Jeremy Goodson can make this week's connections. Here are today's clues:  1. nut-cracker?, stash away, Rocky, Conker.  2. 10-percenter?, Orange, TV's Carter, G-man.  3. gnome home?, beer, rose, Hanging.  4. summoning process?, church event, civil, lip. 

    Arjun Sivakumar Game 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2023 12:25


    Arjun Sivakumar joins Carmela this week in his first week in the contestant's seat. Will he get the win and come back next week? Listen in to find out! Here are today's clues:  1. game, back, surf, walk.  2. wedding, Rosie, call, Pop.  3. donut, portable, one, black.  4. closet, crew, framework, dinosaur. 

    Clint Givens Game 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2023 13:02


    We've got Clint Givens back again after he grabbed win number one last week. Listen in, play along, and see if you (and Clint) can make this week's connection! Here are today's clues:  1. Miami, estrus, warmth, exchanger.  2. Highway, fire, Bells, personal.  3. Bismarck, vanity, floor, quicksand.  4. case, trial, litmus, tube. 

    Clint Givens Game 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2023 11:25


    Newcomer Clint Givens takes the contestant seat this week. Will he be able to make the connections? You know what to do to find out! Here are today's clues:  1. deaf, dial, frequency, dulcet.  2. cleaner, corncob, Holmes, flute.  3. farthing, Brain, ante, pinch.  4. car, blotter, fun, patrol. 

    Tim Dippel Game 4

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2023 13:25


    It's our fourth and final week with Tim Dippel! But will he go out a 4-time champ? There's only one way to find out! Here are today's clues:  1. carnation, Alecia Moore, lingerie brand, socialist.  2. musical Train, mad, Glue, stir.  3. Grace, Race, Spider-Man, labyrinth compliment?.  4. Rent character, WB spinoff, Outfield, figure, patron. 

    Tim Dippel Game 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2023 11:37


    He did it again last week, so we've got Tim Dippel back to see if he can make it a three-peat! Listen in and see if you can make the connections at home. Here are today's clues:  1. Richard Moll role, optimistic investor, pope's proclamation, British emblem.  2. billy, pashmina, 2014 "Simulator", Judas.  3. Con, broadcast, affectation, Marshal.  4. grossing, life, rail, fence opening?. 

    Tim Dippel Game 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2023 8:29


    Tim Dippel is here for a second week after acing last week's puzzle. Listen in and play along as Tim goes for the repeat win! Here are today's clues:  1. Molly's beau, Wallace, Iron football legend, half of a chewy combo.  2. club, VW offering, Masters concern, clap.  3. change, brainwave, Mississippi region, Atlanta transportation name.  4. John Schnatter's honorific, Doc, Roach, a Rollin' Stone?. 

    Tim Dippel Game 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2023 9:19


    This week, Tim Dippel joins Carmela! Listen in and play along to see if Tim (or you!) can make the connections. Here are today's clues:  1. 50-point bonus, cage, farmer's musical best friend?, exactly.  2. slot machine, someone who makes out?, Burt Reynolds role, footpad.  3. nippy, Allende's constituency, pepper, fictional penguin.  4. Red, candy, free throw line, not solid?. 

    David Abolafia Game 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2023 10:37


    David Abolafia joins Carmela this week to try his hand at our game of connections. Listen in and play along! Here are today's clues:  1. formal, socket, orb, State.  2. pop, zipper, stylish in the 90s, take off.  3. Pop counterpart, zipper counterpart, election, temporary image.  4. punch, stone, Strange, product. 

    Jonathan Oakes Game 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2023 13:18


    Jonathan made his way through the puzzle last week, so he's back again to see if he can get win number two. Listen in and play along! Here are today's clues:  1. brief, book, worker, peruse.  2. smart, Fighter, Wall, Easy.  3. Emma, cold, weight, unconventional sheath?.  4. room, department, book, Super. 

    Jonathan Oakes Game 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2023 11:07


    OMG overlord Jonathan Oakes is in the contestant seat this week. How will he do? Listen in and find out!  Here are today's clues:  1. mostly invisible podcaster?, masculine origin?, 4th of 8, Texas ghost town.  2. potato, tossed, Fingers, schizophasia.  3. 1994 superhero, boast, rook relative, eat.  4. carry counterpart, Highwayman, flow, Russell's 1989 Cop. 

    Cameron Spoor Game 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2023 16:08


    Here are today's clues:  1. office, it, script, cereal.  2. olive, well, synthetic, baby.  3. back, complication, off, polish.  4. wave, black, feather, spot. 

    Cameron Spoor Game 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2023 15:11


    We're wrapping up season 12 this week with guest Cameron Spoor. Will he be coming back for season 13? Listen and find out! Here are today's clues:  1. rose, Bella, Berry, side.  2. monarch, flush, blue, pennant.  3. grain, gear, nail, Fairy.  4. athletic, Motors, winner, advocate. 

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