Crosspod Wordcast

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 Cover Story which investigates the underground world psychedelic therapy.

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cover-story/id1594675355

The grossly addictive display of manufactures true love in both seasons of the Netflix reality show “Love is Blind.”

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt11704040/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1

David also has a few choice titles to endorse:

Halt and Catch Fire is worth a watch for lovers of Scoot et al.

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2543312/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0

Lex Fridman podcast is great longform interviews connected technology, science, and more.

https://lexfridman.com/podcast/

A great graphic novel is to be found in the form of The Secret To Superhuman Strength by the incomparable Alison Bechdel.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08B38JVKY/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_bibl_vppi_i1

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.imdb.com/title/tt4063800/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0

Daniel says look no further than the end of this episode for a taste of his (and Producer Sam’s) band, ManKitten. Their debut album, ManKitten Suite is now streaming in all the places.

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 the German capitol. “Berlin Station”

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5191110/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0

Daniel waxes nostalgic (again) about the newly released third season of “Cobra Kai,” noting the lengths to which the show goes to milk every facet of the original films for some rich, milky entertainment.

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7221388/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0

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 World Poker Tour for free. With ads. So…not quite free?

David serves up an ace of a recommendation to fans of tennis, informing them that Youtube is a treasure trove of old matches, often in their entirety.

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 “Dopesick.” Side effects may include: dry eyes, foam at the mouth, and loss of faith in humanity and civilization.

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt9174558/?ref_=nm_flmg_act_3

David takes us back to a goldener era by recommending the novels and TV adaptation of P.G. Wodehouse satirical series “Jeeves and Wooster.”

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0098833/?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 building up to a Carpenter binge, and 'tis the season for the scares. The Fog, Halloween, They Live, Escape from New York and more. But ESPECIALLY The Thing.

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0084787/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0

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 some early Taika and praises his second major film, “Boy.”

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1560139/?ref_=nm_flmg_dr_19