Rob and Theo are joined by Rob's sister Jacky Blisson, a Master of Wine and a huge advocate for an industry that's currently facing myriad challenges. She tells them about her journey into wine and why she recently launched her YouTube channel The Wine Resistance (link below), as well as giving some fascinating insights into what the young Rob was really like... There's also, as ever, the small matter of a crossword to complete.

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https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/quick/17442

Jacky's website:

https://jackyblisson.com/

Watch The Wine Resistance:

https://www.youtube.com/@thewineresistance

Theo and Rob discuss the much-publicised Louis Theroux documentary on the manosphere, alongside topics ranging from the state of touring theatre to the romantic poets. They also get their teeth into the latest Guardian quick crossword, which turns out to be another head-scratcher. And listen out to some hot off the press guest news!

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https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/quick/17436

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Theo and Rob contemplate something that has been a big part of their lives: the school run, and how despite sometimes feeling like a grind, it shouldn't be wished away. They also celebrate the fact they've both reached an important moment with their respective creative projects. And, of course, tackle a crossword.

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https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/quick/17429

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As Rob braces for an incoming ice storm, he and Theo get on their soapboxes to pontificate on the mission creep of American cultural influence. They also tackle a crossword that is festooned in question marked clues, which is never a good sign.

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https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/quick/17424

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Rob takes a break from his family holiday in Bordeaux - and ominous world events - to join Theo in tackling a crossword which turns out to have an interesting surprise in store.

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https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/quick/17420

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After a brief hiatus Theo and Rob reunite to catch up over another crossword, and discuss a characteristically wide array of topics ranging from the challenges of reading Wuthering Heights on holiday to a viral avant garde Canadian band.

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https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/quick/17412

Watch Angine de Poitrine on KEXP:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Ssi-9wS1so

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Theo and Rob are back on their respective sides of the Atlantic and get their teeth into some meaty - and admittedly somewhat depressing - conversation topics, either side of a pleasingly distracting crossword. They also hail Bad Bunny's continent-salving appearance at the Super Bowl halftime show, and the Canadian women's hockey team.

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https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/quick/17399

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Together again, this time in London, Theo and Rob discuss their creative projects, which they've been working on using the popular 'pomodoro', or tomato timer method. They also tackle another crossword while keeping one eye on the Australian Open tennis, and (finally) go through their list of 'pod fod'.

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https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/quick/17390

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Reunited in Herne Bay, England, and having already caught up on personal matters, Theo and Rob tackle some of the pressing issues of the day, from the Canadian PM's speech at the Davos summit to the intrafamilial war that has broken out among the Beckhams. They also attempt to tackle a crossword at speed so they can collect their takeaway in time.

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https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/quick/17385

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Follow Jacky (Rob's sister) and her wine resistance:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gAkGdKb8bVI

A day after Theo finishes being 42 (ie, his 43rd birthday), he and Rob - with a little help from Douglas Adams - muse over the biggest question of them all. So, listen on to discover the true meaning of life and - more importantly - whether or not they can conquer the latest crossword.

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https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/quick/17381

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