Two Across – A Transatlantic Crossword Pod

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:[email protected]

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: [email protected]

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: [email protected]

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.

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:[email protected] 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:[email protected] 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:[email protected] 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:[email protected] 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:[email protected] 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:[email protected] to Enthusiasts:https://open.spotify.com/artist/0p10AAj4tXDtkxfAop3lj2