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by Theo Bosanquet and Rob Cole
Two friends catch up over a crossword from opposite sides of the Atlantic (or sometimes further afield). Hosted by Theo Bosanquet and Rob Cole.
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Theo and Rob get together for a season finale, centenary episode like no other, recorded live over Zoom with around 20 friends of the show to help them along the way.Will they manage to keep their crosswording cool in front of a group of loyal listeners (including their mums), who have the ability to heckle in the chat? There's only one way to find out.With special thanks to Zoom producer Erm Lombardi for producing this episode, who you get in touch with here:ermlombardi.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/ermlombardi/Play along:https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/quick/17529Contact us:twoacrosspod@gmail.comListen to Enthusiasts:https://open.spotify.com/artist/0p10AAj4tXDtkxfAop3lj2Thank you for joining us for season three, that's a rap!
Rob and Theo are back in the same timezone, with Rob returning to his family abode in Herne Bay, Kent, a coastline that famously inspired Turner. On the other side of the crossword, they also consider the merits of chair designer Herman Miller's landmark Aeron, which Theo has recently become mildly obsessed with. There is also, inevitably, some world cup chatter, with England preparing to face Mexico in the Azteca.And seeing as this is the penultimate episode of season 3, be prepared for plentiful plugs of the finale/100th LIVE EPISODE next Sunday (12th July) at 3pm. Zoom link: ZOOM LINKAdd to your calendar: CALENDAR LINKPlay along:https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/quick/17520Contact us:twoacrosspod@gmail.comListen to Enthusiasts:https://open.spotify.com/artist/0p10AAj4tXDtkxfAop3lj2
The boys are back in (their respective) town(s), and get their teeth into a typically diverse range of topics from the naked commerciality of the World Cup to the importance of conquering shame in one's creative endeavours. On which note, listen out for some poetry at the end of the show.Play along:https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/quick/17506Contact us:twoacrosspod@gmail.comListen to Enthusiasts:https://open.spotify.com/artist/0p10AAj4tXDtkxfAop3lj2
Theo and Rob reunite in their new regular (UK) evening slot to discuss events both recent and more historic - like the time Theo slept through an entire day at university. And listen out for an unusually abrupt ending, as the technical gremlins decided they weren't enjoying an anecdote about Rafa Nadal.Play along:https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/quick/17501Contact us:twoacrosspod@gmail.comListen to Enthusiasts:https://open.spotify.com/artist/0p10AAj4tXDtkxfAop3lj2
Theo and Rob get unexpectedly fixated on the jawless fish who swam in the seas of the prehistoric world, prompted by Theo's mention of his recent trip to Devon. There's also some chat regarding the red arrows, Paul Simon's recent gig at the Royal Albert Hall, and the etymology of knapsacks.Play along: https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/quick/17495Contact us:twoacrosspod@gmail.comListen to Enthusiasts:https://open.spotify.com/artist/0p10AAj4tXDtkxfAop3lj2
Rob takes time out of a conference in Quebec City to check in with Theo, who has some news from London. They consider the pressing matters of the age, from the crisis in journalism to the latest UK failure in Eurovision and the fortunes of the Montreal Canadiens.Play along:https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/quick/17484Contact us:twoacrosspod@gmail.comListen to Enthusiasts:https://open.spotify.com/artist/0p10AAj4tXDtkxfAop3lj2
With Prime Minister Keir Starmer facing revolt, the guys reflect on the now near-annual tradition of UK leadership change, how it compares to the situation in Canada, and the parallels with the recent fortunes of Chelsea FC. Other discussion topics include the etymology of 'hanky panky' and its near-neighbour 'sanky panky'. Can they also increase their lead in the crossword scores?Play along:https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/quick/17477 Contact us:twoacrosspod@gmail.comListen to Enthusiasts:https://open.spotify.com/artist/0p10AAj4tXDtkxfAop3lj2
Theo and Rob discuss their offspring's formative experiences as sports fans and Zeus's recent appearance at the Brockwell Bark dog show, and mark another circuit of the sun for Rob. They also attempt to end their poor run of crosswording form with a real nail-biter.Play along:https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/quick/17472Contact us:twoacrosspod@gmail.comListen to Enthusiasts:https://open.spotify.com/artist/0p10AAj4tXDtkxfAop3lj2
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