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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 in London and Rob Cole in Montreal.
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- 2 weeks ago1h 2m
Don't Pick Up that Hose!
In this week’s episode, Theo returns to join Rob, broadcasting from Istanbul. They discuss Shaggy’s unlikely west-end role as a Geordie ferryman, the pewter age of parenting, the delicious fear of the bogeyman , ethical snobbery, the merits of picking up a hose when your house is burning, and the neuroticism of beagles, all while tackling Guardian Quick Crossword No. 17,611.Play along: https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/quick/17611Contact us:twoacrosspod@gmail.com
- 3 weeks ago58 min
Of Anteaters and Horsebacks
In this week’s episode, James Hamilton joins Rob for a good transatlantic ramble. They discuss the murky origins of Thanksgiving, the whys and wherefores of editing your own WIkipedia page, Quebec separatism, the tragic dignity of Wile E. Coyote, the economics of piracy, inappropriate early internet memes, and why North Americans insist on saying “horseback riding,” all while tackling Guardian Quick Crossword No. 17,602.Check out James & Rob's bank Lost FM: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4tXATafa9unPXPxn9jyEPl?si=T_kZPQP1R46rJQnLXmGaewPlay along: https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/quick/17602Contact us: twoacrosspod@gmail.com
- Oct 5, 20261h 2m
Should We Domesticate Raccoons?
In this week's episode, Rusi Kapadia joins Rob to discuss pet training, the value of domesticating intelligent animals who could appreciate out awesomeness, England in the 80s, horseback riding, and the sad demise of the Canadarm, all while tackling guardian quick crossword No 17,598. Check out Rusi's Podcast: https://soundcloud.com/user-568451013Play along: https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/quick/17598Contact us: twoacrosspod@gmail.com
- Sep 26, 20261h 0m
The big return - and plans for series 4
Theo and Rob are back on their respective sides of the Atlantic to discuss their action-packed summers and how they plan carry on the pod now around work commitments. Listen out for a dramatic update regarding Rob's new dog Snoopy, and some (more) thoughts about the likelihood of AI destroying the world.
- Jul 27, 20261h 3m
The very special live 100th episode (inc. video)
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!
- Jul 5, 202657 min
Reflections on great artists, from JMW Turner to Herman Miller
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
- Jun 19, 20261h 2m
The dark truth about water breaks, and some original poems
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
- Jun 11, 202657 min
On night owls, school musicals and the maga World Cup
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
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