Crosspod Wordcast

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 adventure, history, and some wry Fry, try the audio versions of Arthur Conan Doyle's own Sherlock Holmes, narrated by Stephen Fry. 

https://www.audible.com/pd/Sherlock-Holmes-Audiobook/B06WLMWF2S

Lindsey loves you so much that she felt compelled to mentions some awesome episodes of Ted Lasso. 

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt14968642/?ref_=ttep_ep5

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 in a shifting world of comedic expectations.

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt11815682/?ref_=vp_vi_tt_p

Daniel invites you to return to the Mooooovies and see Vin Diesel, or anything else really. Da popcorn, da sticky floors, da previews. All dat good stuff.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1cL_g5GisIM

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/Normal-People-Novel-Sally-Rooney/dp/1984822179

Daniel submits a series on Apple TV called “For All Mankind.” Created by Ronald Moore (Battlestar Galactica), this story explores how things might have turned out differently for America and the world if the Russians were first to land on the moon.

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7772588/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0

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_i2

David declares “The Parisian” by Isabella Hammad is très bien. French-familiar readers need not apply. Because you're hired!

https://www.amazon.com/Parisian-Isabella-Hammad/dp/0802129439

Lindsey can’t get enough true art crime, and bids you watch “This is a Robbery” on Netflix.

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0387764/?ref_=nm_knf_i2

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.”

On this springly April eve, our savvy solvers vie for victory in all things crossword. Do they succeed?? They discuss physicists, monsters, and a bit of French.

Lindsey lauds the collections and collaborations of Artist Margaret Jeane Smith.

https://www.margaretjeane.com/about2

Daniel stylishly recommends a Netflix competition show: Next in Fashion.

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt10394770/

David makes good on his promise to review another police drama, singing the praises of this British drama:

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2303687/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1

On this day of fools, our intrepid solvers sprint headlong into the fray of words. They discuss restaurants, circular dwellings, and Utah landmarks.

Daniel and David recommend a pair of podcasts from Mormon history teller, Lindsey Hansen-Park. To wit:

https://www.yearofpolygamy.com

https://sunstonemagazine.com/sunstone-history-podcast/

Lindsey talks about the escapism of art and entertainment more broadly, entreating us to eschew the guilt and consume what you like.

Joe Trevino joins our intrepid hosts in space rather than a velvet cave. They discuss mood lighting, White House nicknames, and the advent of pods.

ART SECTION

Due to dark and dismal drama, David dissuades his betters from consuming “The Shield,” but if you dare:

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0286486/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1

Joe spews praise for a bevy of Disney documentaries, almost all on Disney+.

The Magical World of Disney

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0046593/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0

The Boys

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1015971/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1

Waking Sleeping Beauty

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1159961/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1

And MORE! Give it a listen.

Daniel finally hitches his wagon to the main stream until he arrives at Schitt’s Creek.

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3526078/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0

Lindsey loves lounging with her lover as they dive deep into a doc on art forgeries.

Made You Look

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt11994750/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0

On this almost spring day our hosts embark on another journey into the heart of puzzling darkness. They discuss Owen Wilson, Parises, and Buzzes in rockets. And Daniel drinks his wife’s dandelion wine.

ART SECTION

Daniel has started painting, and you can check out his art here:

https://www.instagram.com/danielfostersmith/

David gives himself another piggy back by calling back to The Witcher and now also recommends the audiobook.

https://www.audible.com/series/The-Witcher-Saga-Audiobooks/B00YU09S0Y

Lindsey lives and loves and the enlightening art of Bruce Nauman.

https://www.moma.org/artists/4243

On this great day our intrepid solvers March 4th into a brave new world of clueless answers and answerless clues. They discuss Swiss bread, sports, and some random criticisms.

Art Section

Daniel keys listeners into a splendid pianist and composer whose youtube minimusicals are nothing short of delightful.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JnGMYl-njsg&list=PLqKdqdJPDQh27G8-lLyKqSAIUKKWXznzB

Lindsey would woo you with the hypnotic videos of Baumgartner Fine Art Restoration.

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvZe6ZCbF9xgbbbdkiodPKQ

David highly recommends the /Filmcast for all the cinephiles or just plain move lovers.

https://www.slashfilm.com/category/features/slashfilmcast/