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.

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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.

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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?

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

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