Two Across – A Transatlantic Crossword Pod – Details, episodes & analysis

Rob reports back on a few key themes from the last episode, including the history of lederhosen. Meanwhile Theo reports back on his trip to Germany to watch the premiere of a play by his great-grandmother. They also tackle Guardian quick crossword #16,975.

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https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/quick/16975

Theo's article for The Stage:

https://www.thestage.co.uk/opinion/how-my-great-grandmothers-lost-play-is-breaking-new-ground-in-germany

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Kicking off season two, Theo reflects on his recent brush with television stardom, and Rob on his recent brush with food poisoning. Meanwhile, they both grapple with Guardian quick crossword 16,964.

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Rob has marked the passing of another year while Theo has been navigating some complicated travel arrangements. They discuss cognitive decline, Immanuel Kant, dark Dutch fairytales and other cheery topics, while tackling Guardian quick crossword no. 16,849.

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Theo and Rob are back in London and Montreal respectively, juggling a variety of child-centred activities. Over Guardian quick crossword no.16,843 (including their best guess yet) they reflect on spring, music lessons and the dying moments of a Greek philosopher.

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Theo and Rob record another in-person episode, while en route back from a trip to the Isle of Wight. Discussion points range from 90s astrologer Mystic Meg to a certain Tesla magnate turned Twitter ruiner. Can they also finally tip the crossword score in their favour?

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https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/quick/16835

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Theo and Rob are together in London, so take the chance to record their first 'in-person' episode. Discussions encompass cold water swimming, Norwegian folk tales and religion. But more importantly, can they finally level up the scores by completing Guardian quick crossword #16,835?

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Theo and Rob face one of their toughest clues yet as they tackle Guardian quick crossword no.16,827. Can they bring the scores back to a respectable 8-7 deficit? They also discuss the recent death of OJ Simpson and the total eclipse of the sun, as witnessed by Rob in Montreal.

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Theo has gone to Northumberland, while Rob is snowed in (at least according to his kids' school) in Montreal. Conversation topics range from printers to James Joyce's dirty mind, as they tackle Guardian quick crossword #16,821.

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Theo is feeling worse for wear and Rob is contemplating the -10 degree spring weather. In such circumstances, can they possibly overcome Guardian quick crossword #16809? There's only one way to find out...

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Theo and Rob dive into the archives to take on Guardian quick crossword #16733. Talking points include Theo's recent acquisition of Austrian citizenship, the relative intelligence of two recent presidents, and the value of character-focussed films. Also, hat tip for Rob's incredible intro.

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