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Hosted by Theo Bosanquet and Rob Cole · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 100 episodes
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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 in London and Rob Cole in Montreal.
Theo Bosanquet and Rob Cole hosts Two Across – A Transatlantic Crossword Pod, a leisure show with 100 episodes published.
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 f
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
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 endeavou
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, a
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
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
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
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
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 ru
Theo and Rob discuss a topic that's central to their lives, parenting, with particular reference to a longheld British institution, the boarding school. They also tackle a crossword which boils down to an agonising final
The guys reunite for another crossword, in a bid to further their lead of 16-11. They also discuss topics including scout and guide founder Robert Baden-Powell, a famous episode of Star Trek, and Rob's recent run in with
The guys reflect on a brief Easter hiatus, which brought their reliance on smarthphone-based entertainment into focus. They also discuss the latest story in the world of AI-generated madness, namely the president's reima
Rob and Theo are joined by Rob's sister Jacky Blisson, a Master of Wine and a huge advocate for an industry that's currently facing myriad challenges. She tells them about her journey into wine and why she recently launc
Theo and Rob discuss the much-publicised Louis Theroux documentary on the manosphere, alongside topics ranging from the state of touring theatre to the romantic poets. They also get their teeth into the latest Guardian q
Theo and Rob contemplate something that has been a big part of their lives: the school run, and how despite sometimes feeling like a grind, it shouldn't be wished away. They also celebrate the fact they've both reached a
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, whi
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/cr
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 gar
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
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
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Two Across – A Transatlantic Crossword Pod is hosted by Theo Bosanquet and Rob Cole. The show is categorised under leisure (games) and has published 100 episodes.
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