Episodes

  • Community, Statue, Abbatars
    Jun 13 2025

    Rob reflects on his annual street party, and the complications caused by a picnic table, while Theo reports back on seeing the landmark 'Abbatar' show Abba Voyage. They also tackle another knotty crossword in a bid to level the scores for the series at 16-16. It's nail-biting stuff!


    Play along:

    https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/quick/17190


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    1 hr and 1 min
  • Italia, Menage, Waffle
    Jun 5 2025

    Theo has been enjoying a slice of 'la dolce vita' in Italy, while Rob has been manning the home front in Montreal. As they grapple with another crossword, discussion topics include golden ages, the propensity of Theo to over-indulge himself in new locations, and a splendid pin from Rob on the etymology of Waffle.


    Play along:

    https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/quick/17184


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    https://open.spotify.com/album/6zFs57voxIwizZemOZwwiu

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    53 mins
  • Groom, Brockwell, Selassie
    May 23 2025

    While shih-tzu Zeus heads for his bi-monthly clip, Theo and Rob tackle a key crossword in their bid to retain some hope of winning series two. It throws up some intriguing clues, including one on the inspiration for Rastafari, Haile Selassie. Other topics of note range from the weather (of course) to the controversial Brockwell Park festivals and what we can glean from the mating habits of seabirds.


    Play along:

    https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/quick/17173


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    twoacrosspod@gmail.com


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    https://brockwellpups.com/

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    58 mins
  • Trenches, Nitwit, Conman
    May 15 2025

    Theo and Rob, back once again on opposite sides of the Atlantic, reflect on the parallels between parenting and trench warfare, the struggles of the UK water infrastructure, and a stage adaptation of David Mamet's 1987 film House of Games. There's also a crossword to complete, which throws up some curveballs and a nail-biting finale. The guys would also love to hear your views on the pod, so do get in touch using the email below.


    Play along:

    https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/quick/17166


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    twoacrosspod@gmail.com

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    58 mins
  • Croydon, Stormtrooper, Weights
    May 9 2025

    Rob and Theo talk IRL in London, contemplating recent events including the Trump/Carney meeting at the White House, Star Wars day and their return to a much-loved location to mark Rob's birthday. They also tackle a fiendishly tricksy quick crossword; will it break their winning streak?


    Play along:

    https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/quick/17161


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    twoacrosspod@gmail.com

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    54 mins
  • Hung, Snooker, Serenade
    May 2 2025

    Rob reports on the immediate aftermath of the Canadian election, which has taken on an unusual level of global significance. Meantime Theo is still worrying about his tadpoles, and reflecting on the comforting familiarity of snooker. Can they also gain further ground in their attempt to level the crossword scores?


    Play along:

    https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/quick/17154


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    twoacrosspod@gmail.com

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    55 mins
  • Canadiens, Itsy, Tadpole
    Apr 25 2025

    In London, Theo has been the victim of a fraudster, while in Montreal, Rob is reflecting on the fortunes of his local hockey heroes. And in classic Two Across style, they also dip into topics ranging in scale from tadpole keeping to the death of the Pope. Can they also make further progress on their crossword scorecard after last week's triumph?


    Play along:

    https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/quick/17150


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    twoacrosspod@gmail.com


    Listen to Enthusiasts on Spotify:

    https://open.spotify.com/artist/0p10AAj4tXDtkxfAop3lj2

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    58 mins
  • North, Pillion, Meat
    Apr 18 2025

    Theo reports back on his journey to Northumberland for Easter by electric car. Rob meanwhile is in Montreal contemplating fast-moving political events, and has had a harrowing encounter with a turkey. There's also a crossword to complete, which throws up contemplations ranging from motorbikes to the Sultan of Brunei's standing in the wealth charts.


    Play along:

    https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/quick/17141


    Contact us:

    twoacrosspod@gmail.com


    Listen to Enthusiasts on Spotify:

    https://open.spotify.com/artist/0p10AAj4tXDtkxfAop3lj2

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    54 mins
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