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Welcome back, dear listeners, to another riveting episode filled with intriguing discoveries and cultural delights. Here's your comprehensive recap: Return and Report: • Swinging Lights Concert and Album: Dive into the enchanting world of the Swinging Lights Concert and Album, where musical notes dance in harmony. Our hosts share their firsthand experience of this mesmerizing event that promis...

On the fine fall fursday evening, our besotted protagonists seek a solve and sew it up with just seconds to spare. They discuss (parenthetically) exotic birds, exotic geography, and spicy produce. As for arts, David stirs up the dregs to produce praise for the 90s paragon of progressive TV in his review of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine. https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0106145/ Daniel keeps it the hypere...

Uncover the 'Ottoman' Mysteries of the New York Times Puzzle, Embrace the 'New Math,' and Take an 'E Bond' Adventure with Daniel and David in the Latest Crosspod Wordcast Episode! Join us as we dive into Zora Neale Hurston's literary world and explore our Arts Section, where we dissect Netflix's thrilling 'One Piece' series and share some hearty laughs with...

Crossword Conundrums and Art Adventures: Running the iFit Marathon and Retro-ing with Buckaroo Banzai - Plucking up the Gumption to Try and Survive the Winter Throes with a Fine Tine.

In this bleak midwinter, Daniel and David solve another Thursday puzzle from the Gray Lady herself. Will they solve the puzzle in time or will they take the L? Answers to these questions and much more abound in the episode itself. Listen through to the end for the Arts Section. Daniel and David like to think of it as the gold at the end of the rainbow, the light at the end of the tunnel, or the sa...

On this spooky ‘tober night, David and Daniel get back to their roots by revisiting the first puzzle they ever solved on the pod. They discuss candy, 90s trash cinema, and socks. Daniel suggest you check out this interactive Game of Thrones map: https://quartermaester.info David goes epic as well and says some nice things about “Rings of Power” on Amazon. https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7631058/

On this early autumn eve, David and Daniel get down and dirty with the day's deed. To wit: A PUZ! They discuss Tom Cruise, Tom Cruise, and Tom Cruise.  David says you're no one at all if you don't watch Peter Falk do his thing in "Columbo." Daniel justifies the existence of "House of the Dragon" with an examination of its timelier themes. 

On this midsummer night’s eve, David and Daniel don’t dare delve into their darkest dreams, but they do drop down and into the archives and (fail to) solve a Saturday puzzle from ten years ago. They discuss quilts, trends, and the alps. Daniel says you should see “See” starring the incomparable handsome Jason Momoa. Streaming 2 season on Apple TV+. David says you may have missed the Star Trekian t...

On this late June evening, David and Daniel cross their Ts and cover their Ayes until the sun comes up as they seek to solve the day's puzzle with alacrity and wit. They discuss French, Latin, and some other stuff. David has a bunch of recommendations, so you might just have to listen and hear him out.  Daniel says you ought to give msr. Tom Cruise a chance to win your heart back with Top Gun...

On this warm spring night, David and Daniel celebrate the rebirth of an episode by putting their brains together until they blossom into another fragrant solve. David says Agatha Christie’s entire audio catalog deserves a listen, musing on the various iterations of Poirot as well as other classic Christie characters. Daniel delights in the clever camera work and subtle openers of Better Call Saul.

On this eve of utter foolishness David and Daniel gather after a smallish hiatus to smash there noggins together in collective solvery. They discuss cocktails, ex-presidents, and homonyms. Daniel has 3 sweet recommendations: The podcast Dead Eyes interrogates the nature of failure seen through the prism of personal rejection by the one and only Tom Hanks: https://headgum.com/dead-eyes The podcast...

On this inaugural anniversary, David and Daniel spend a few mins solving an eighty year old crossword that was found under some floorboards before diving into the NYT Thursday puzzle. Initially they have some trouble with the theme, but in the end, they rack up another totes dom. David says you really ought to behold another European centered espionage drama. This one based in France. https://www....

On the anniversary of that time some people did some stuff in that place, David and Daniel convene their minds to see what emerges. They couldn’t have done it alone. And they didn’t. They discuss sedition, tradition, and fission. Or at least some of those things. David submits a piece of drama for your consideration in the form a thoughtful, international, well-acted espionage “thriller” based in...

On this snowy evening, David and Daniel don’t delay, despite the missing Lindsey. They emerge bejoyed after solving a puzzle heavy with notes of poesy, posies, and potpourri. Daniel says if you’re any fan of poker, you might enjoy a celebrity game between the likes of Jon Hamm, Kevin Pollak, Jason Alexander, and others. Tubi (yet another streaming service) dishes up a plethora of episodes of the W...

On this palindromic evening, David, Lindsey, and Daniel once again claw their way to a totes dom of the Gray Lady’s crossword. They discuss baking, art, and transitional contacts. Daniel says Wes Anderson’s fans will be utterly delighted by his latest offering, “The French Dispatch.” https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8847712/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1 Lindsey prescribes multiple doses of the Hulu miniseries “Dop...

On this Thirsty Thursday™, Lindsey and Daniel spread their wings to fly duo without the daring do of David. Lindsey would return our gaze to the hypnotic wonders of Baumgarter art restoration. https://www.youtube.com/c/BaumgartnerRestoration Whereas the Danster demanded a debate over the dramatic doings in Denis’ Dune. https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1160419?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0

In this episode, we def talk about stuff. Also Solve.  David and Daniel both have great things to say about the Great British Baking Show.  https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1877368/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0 Lindsey says Squid Game is worth a watch as well.  https://www.imdb.com/title/tt10919420/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0

On this autumnal October eve, David and Daniel deal with the lack of Lindsey. Though they stumble at first, they achieve a solve as they get their rocks on. David spews good news regarding the novelization of Tarantino’s “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood,” in particular, the audio version read by Jennifer Jason Leigh. https://www.amazon.com/Once-upon-Time-Hollywood-Novel/dp/B08PHDM69B Daniel has been...

On this organic almost autumn eve, David and Daniel convene their thinkers to solve the major problem of our Times. They discuss pizza toppings, anatomy, and their efforts are second to none. Daniel is cautiously excited about the efforts of one Joseph Gordon-Leavitt in his new Apple TV series, “Mr. Corman.” https://www.imdb.com/title/tt10971064/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_6 David, meanwhile, harkens back to...

On this sultry September evening our fine worders work wonders, finishing the puzz with minutes to spare. They discuss fencing, fighting, revenge..true love... Daniel recommends you trekkies makes tracks directly to the streambox to enjoy the newest and crassest entry into trek canon: Star Trek: Lower Decks. https://www.imdb.com/title/tt9184820/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0 David says if you're looking for a...

As we round the bend and wend our way into the bottom half of 2021, the intrepid crosspodders do their duty to queen and country, solving the grey lady’s cryptic (but not really) crossword once again. They discuss shapes, Korean currency, and some big concepts. Lindsey can’t utter enough praise for the new HBO series “Hacks” starring Jean Smart as a storied female comedian striving for relevancy i...

On this, May six, Lindsey and Daniel do what’s necessary to eke out a win at the last second. Believe me. The. Last. Second. Calls were mades, boxes were checked…it was a whole thing. Lindsey gushes about the writing of Sally Rooney as well as the TV adaptation of her novel, “Normal People.” She lauds the realness of the characters and the access to their inner selves. https://www.amazon.com/Norma...

As April ends and warmer weather looms large, our full compliment of solvers find it easier than ever to totes dom the NYT crossword. They discuss woes, whoas, and have a spicy discussion about the Scoville test. Daniel wants you to take a look inside the twisted comic minds of Robert Webb and David Mitchell. “Peep Show” is a great place to start. https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0387764/?ref_=nm_knf_...

On this, the ides of April, Daniel and Lindsey get to solvin’ without the great David. Will they make it to the end?? Take a listen to see. Lindsey and Daniel have plenty to say about the MCU, focusing on “Falcon and the Winter Soldier.”