Two Across

Theo Bosanquet and Rob Cole
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Two friends catch up over a crossword from opposite sides of the Atlantic (or sometimes further afield). Hosted by Theo Bosanquet and Rob Cole.

  1. 8 HR AGO

    Is America, like the ice rain in Montreal, deluging us all?

    As Rob braces for an incoming ice storm, he and Theo get on their soapboxes to pontificate on the mission creep of American cultural influence. They also tackle a crossword that is festooned in question marked clues, which is never a good sign. Play along: https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/quick/17424 Contact us: twoacrosspod@gmail.com

    59 min

  2. 6 DAYS AGO

    A quickie in the south of France

    Rob takes a break from his family holiday in Bordeaux - and ominous world events - to join Theo in tackling a crossword which turns out to have an interesting surprise in store. Play along: https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/quick/17420 Contact us: twoacrosspod@gmail.com Listen to Enthusiasts: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0p10AAj4tXDtkxfAop3lj2

    47 min

  3. 27 FEB

    Wuthering Heights, ice hockey and Quebec's eclectic music scene

    After a brief hiatus Theo and Rob reunite to catch up over another crossword, and discuss a characteristically wide array of topics ranging from the challenges of reading Wuthering Heights on holiday to a viral avant garde Canadian band. Play along: https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/quick/17412 Watch Angine de Poitrine on KEXP: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Ssi-9wS1so Contact us: twoacrosspod@gmail.com

    54 min

  4. 13 FEB

    Climate change, Bad Bunny and the Winter Olympics

    Theo and Rob are back on their respective sides of the Atlantic and get their teeth into some meaty - and admittedly somewhat depressing - conversation topics, either side of a pleasingly distracting crossword. They also hail Bad Bunny's continent-salving appearance at the Super Bowl halftime show, and the Canadian women's hockey team. Play along: https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/quick/17399 Contact us: twoacrosspod@gmail.com

    1h 5m

  5. 5 FEB

    On channelling creativity via the pomodoro technique

    Together again, this time in London, Theo and Rob discuss their creative projects, which they've been working on using the popular 'pomodoro', or tomato timer method. They also tackle another crossword while keeping one eye on the Australian Open tennis, and (finally) go through their list of 'pod fod'. Play along: https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/quick/17390 Contact us: twoacrosspod@gmail.com

    44 min

  6. 30 JAN

    Carney tackles Trump, and what about Oedipus Becks?

    Reunited in Herne Bay, England, and having already caught up on personal matters, Theo and Rob tackle some of the pressing issues of the day, from the Canadian PM's speech at the Davos summit to the intrafamilial war that has broken out among the Beckhams. They also attempt to tackle a crossword at speed so they can collect their takeaway in time. Play along: https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/quick/17385 Contact us: twoacrosspod@gmail.com Follow Jacky (Rob's sister) and her wine resistance: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gAkGdKb8bVI

    48 min

  7. 23 JAN

    Finally! An answer to life, the universe, and everything

    A day after Theo finishes being 42 (ie, his 43rd birthday), he and Rob - with a little help from Douglas Adams - muse over the biggest question of them all. So, listen on to discover the true meaning of life and - more importantly - whether or not they can conquer the latest crossword. Play along: https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/quick/17381 Contact us: twoacrosspod@gmail.com

    1h 9m

  8. 15 JAN

    What a faulty lightswitch can tell us about ourselves

    Theo and Rob reunite from opposite sides of the pond to discuss topics including the propensity of humans to ignore broken things, the etymology of cobwebs and the comedy of Sacha Baron Cohen. They also tackle a crossword with a particularly nasty surprise up its sleeve... Play along: https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/quick/17375 Contact us: twoacrosspod@gmail.com Listen to Enthusiasts: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0p10AAj4tXDtkxfAop3lj2

    1 hr
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About

Two friends catch up over a crossword from opposite sides of the Atlantic (or sometimes further afield). Hosted by Theo Bosanquet and Rob Cole.

Information

  • Creator
    Theo Bosanquet and Rob Cole
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    86
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Theo Bosanquet and Rob Cole
  • Show Website
    Two Across