Episodes
Explorations of New Granada, New Holland and New Poetry are on the agenda today. Some General Knowledge, a mini-quiz, and some fun trivia we didn't necessarily know until just now. Before each recording, the hosts & their guest solve a cryptic crossword. In the podcast, we riff on words in the grid or clues (spoilers!), telling each other things we find funny or interesting about them. We'll also pick a favourite clue each, and explain how it works to the listener, and have a mini-quiz,...
Published 03/13/22
Once again, it's all Greek to us, and full of ups and downs, but we're hoping you'll dig-a-dig-dig it all anyway. Some General Knowledge, a mini-quiz, and some fun trivia we didn't necessarily know until just now. Before each recording, the hosts & their guest solve a cryptic crossword. In the podcast, we riff on words in the grid or clues (spoilers!), telling each other things we find funny or interesting about them. We'll also pick a favourite clue each, and explain how it works to the...
Published 02/27/22
A special dog led us astray on the Eurostar, so we had to consult our map, but it turned out to be just a bit out of date. Some General Knowledge, a mini-quiz, and some fun trivia we didn't necessarily know until just now. Before each recording, the hosts & their guest solve a cryptic crossword. In the podcast, we riff on words in the grid or clues (spoilers!), telling each other things we find funny or interesting about them. We'll also pick a favourite clue each, and explain how it...
Published 02/13/22
We can only assume the experimenters didn't have time to include the snails. Full show notes at https://offgrid.tlmb.net/ Some General Knowledge, a mini-quiz, and some fun trivia we didn't necessarily know until just now. Before each recording, the hosts & their guest solve a cryptic crossword. In the podcast, we riff on words in the grid or clues (spoilers!), telling each other things we find funny or interesting about them. We'll also pick a favourite clue each, and explain how it...
Published 01/30/22
An old name for a cup and its contents, and how a director's merry dance works. Full show notes at https://offgrid.tlmb.net/ Some General Knowledge, a mini-quiz, and some fun trivia we didn't necessarily know until just now. Before each recording, the hosts & their guest solve a cryptic crossword. In the podcast, we riff on words in the grid or clues (spoilers!), telling each other things we find funny or interesting about them. We'll also pick a favourite clue each, and explain how it...
Published 01/16/22
Something a little different for the new year episode. Full show notes at https://offgrid.tlmb.net/ Some General Knowledge, a mini-quiz, and some fun trivia we didn't necessarily know until just now. Before each recording, the hosts & their guest solve a cryptic crossword. In the podcast, we riff on words in the grid or clues (spoilers!), telling each other things we find funny or interesting about them. We'll also pick a favourite clue each, and explain how it works to the listener, and...
Published 01/02/22
How to escape from water, and patrons for the superstitious. Full show notes at https://offgrid.tlmb.net/ Some General Knowledge, a mini-quiz, and some fun trivia we didn't necessarily know until just now. Before each recording, the hosts & their guest solve a cryptic crossword. In the podcast, we riff on words in the grid or clues (spoilers!), telling each other things we find funny or interesting about them. We'll also pick a favourite clue each, and explain how it works to the...
Published 12/19/21
An extended connections run, more orphans, and descriptions of the ...bungalowed? Some General Knowledge, a mini-quiz, and some fun trivia we didn't necessarily know until just now. Full show notes at https://offgrid.tlmb.net/ Before each recording, the hosts & their guest solve a cryptic crossword. In the podcast, we riff on words in the grid or clues (spoilers!), telling each other things we find funny or interesting about them. We'll also pick a favourite clue each, and explain how it...
Published 12/05/21
Technically speaking, it should be pronounced "ghuh-ghuh-ghuh-ghuohwst?!" Some General Knowledge, a mini-quiz, and some fun trivia we didn't necessarily know until just now. Full show notes at https://offgrid.tlmb.net/ Before each recording, the hosts & their guest solve a cryptic crossword. In the podcast, we riff on words in the grid or clues (spoilers!), telling each other things we find funny or interesting about them. We'll also pick a favourite clue each, and explain how it works to...
Published 11/21/21
Did the Romans appreciate a good Neapolitan? Full show notes at https://offgrid.tlmb.net/ Before each recording, the hosts & their guest solve a cryptic crossword. In the podcast, we riff on words in the grid or clues (spoilers!), telling each other things we find funny or interesting about them. We'll also pick a favourite clue each, and explain how it works to the listener, and have a mini-quiz, also inspired by the puzzle. You don't have to solve or understand cryptic crosswords...
Published 11/07/21
If it's not one thing, it's the other. Except when it's both at once. Maybe it depends on how you look at it. Full show notes at https://offgrid.tlmb.net/ Before each recording, the hosts & their guest solve a cryptic crossword. In the podcast, we riff on words in the grid or clues (spoilers!), telling each other things we find funny or interesting about them. We'll also pick a favourite clue each, and explain how it works to the listener, and have a mini-quiz, also inspired by the...
Published 10/24/21
Hello, I'll take a thousand copies please. My name? Sue Doenim. Before each recording, the hosts & their guest solve a cryptic crossword. In the podcast, we riff on words in the grid or clues (spoilers!), telling each other things we find funny or interesting about them. We'll also pick a favourite clue each, and explain how it works to the listener, and have a mini-quiz, also inspired by the puzzle. You don't have to solve or understand cryptic crosswords yourself to enjoy this podcast,...
Published 10/10/21
You're so (57 trillion) square(s), baby I don't care. Before each recording, the hosts & their guest solve a cryptic crossword. In the podcast, we riff on words in the grid or clues (spoilers!), telling each other things we find funny or interesting about them. We'll also pick a favourite clue each, and explain how it works to the listener, and have a mini-quiz, also inspired by the puzzle. You don't have to solve or understand cryptic crosswords yourself to enjoy this podcast, but...
Published 09/26/21
*makes spooky noises, and waves hands* Before each recording, the hosts & their guest solve a cryptic crossword. In the podcast, we riff on words in the grid or clues (spoilers!), telling each other things we find funny or interesting about them. We'll also pick a favourite clue each, and explain how it works to the listener, and have a mini-quiz, also inspired by the puzzle. You don't have to solve or understand cryptic crosswords yourself to enjoy this podcast, but hopefully we might...
Published 09/12/21
It's all there, in black and white. Before each recording, the hosts & their guest solve a cryptic crossword. In the podcast, we riff on words in the grid or clues (spoilers!), telling each other things we find funny or interesting about them. We'll also pick a favourite clue each, and explain how it works to the listener, and have a mini-quiz, also inspired by the puzzle. You don't have to solve or understand cryptic crosswords yourself to enjoy this podcast, but hopefully we might...
Published 08/29/21
Letters entertain you. Before each recording, the hosts & their guest solve a cryptic crossword. In the podcast, we riff on words in the grid or clues (spoilers!), telling each other things we find funny or interesting about them. We'll also pick a favourite clue each, and explain how it works to the listener, and have a mini-quiz, also inspired by the puzzle. You don't have to solve or understand cryptic crosswords yourself to enjoy this podcast, but hopefully we might intrigue and tempt...
Published 08/15/21
Just one more thing... Before each recording, the hosts & their guest solve a cryptic crossword. In the podcast, we riff on words in the grid or clues (spoilers!), telling each other things we find funny or interesting about them. We'll also pick a favourite clue each, and explain how it works to the listener, and have a mini-quiz, also inspired by the puzzle. You don't have to solve or understand cryptic crosswords yourself to enjoy this podcast, but hopefully we might intrigue and tempt...
Published 08/01/21
If you just mouth it, does that make it an "air-pun"? Before each recording, the hosts & their guest solve a cryptic crossword. In the podcast, we riff on words in the grid or clues (spoilers!), telling each other things we find funny or interesting about them. We'll also pick a favourite clue each, and explain how it works to the listener, and have a mini-quiz, also inspired by the puzzle. You don't have to solve or understand cryptic crosswords yourself to enjoy this podcast, but...
Published 07/18/21
And we're off! We'll be needing General Knowledge for this one.... Before each recording, the hosts & their guest solve a cryptic crossword. In the podcast, we riff on words in the grid or clues (spoilers!), telling each other things we find funny or interesting about them. We'll also pick a favourite clue each, and explain how it works to the listener, and have a mini-quiz, also inspired by the puzzle. You don't have to solve or understand cryptic crosswords yourself to enjoy this...
Published 07/04/21
Before each recording, the hosts & their guest solve a cryptic crossword. In the podcast, we riff on words in the grid or clues (spoilers!), telling each other things we find funny or interesting about them. We'll also pick a favourite clue each, and explain how it works to the listener, and have a mini-quiz, also inspired by the puzzle. You don't have to solve or understand cryptic crosswords yourself to enjoy this podcast, but hopefully we might intrigue and tempt you to dip your toes...
Published 06/19/21