Theo and Rob oscillate as ever between the bigger and smaller subjects. Examples of the former this week range from the guilt of the left to the current farmers' protests in the UK, while the latter include the merits of tridents and the correct pronunciation of aluminium. All while tackling Guardian quick crossword 17,009.

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Theo and Rob contemplate leaving the platform formally known as Twitter, the merits of leaf blowers, and the cultural implications of Jamie Oliver's botched entry into children's publishing. They also tackle Guardian quick crossword 17,011.

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Theo and Rob come to terms with another sanity-bending election result from the US of A in the only way they know how: by doing a crossword.

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https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/quick/17006

Listen to Rob's song:

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As another evening of trick or treating rolls around, Theo and Rob discuss the challenges of navigating a young family through the sugar-strewn gauntlet. They also tackle Guardian quick crossword 16,996, which has some appropriately fiendish clues.

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Theo and Rob ruminate over subjects ranging from the Salvation Army and changing of the seasons, to Theo's (in)famous newsreader namesake. They also tackle Guardian quick crossword 16,992 and bid to get ahead in the scores.

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Rob's sister Jacky Blisson's wine-centred YouTube channel:

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Rob has uncovered an incredible song from the pop archives (involving a double entendre for cats), while Theo climbs onto his soapbox on the subject of secondary schools. They also attempt some impressions and tackle Guardian quick crossword 16,987 - which has a nasty sting in the tail...

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Theo and Rob discuss entertainment personalities including Lou Costello, Axl Rose and the Gallagher brothers, either side of tackling Guardian quick crossword 16,980. Can they move to one up for the series?

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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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