Rob shares an innovative way to overcome a pre-Christmas turkey shortage, while Theo has watched all 2h40mins of the Wicked movie (part one). Other topics of discussion this week include screen addiction, choose-your-own-adventure novels, and the Apple v Android debate.

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Theo and Rob break their promise to avoid politics by reflecting on the UK's recent debate on assisted dying. But they do manage some lighter musings on subjects including Rob's backyard sauna club. Trickier clues this week include Caveat (13) - can they crack it in time?

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Rob and Theo ruminate on the ups and downs of freelance life, Trudeau's new tax bribe and the growing wealth gap, either side of Guardian quick crossword 17,022. Can they consolidate their lead?

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Theo and Rob oscillate as ever between the bigger and smaller subjects. Examples of the former this week range from the guilt of the left to the current farmers' protests in the UK, while the latter include the merits of tridents and the correct pronunciation of aluminium. All while tackling Guardian quick crossword 17,009.

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Theo and Rob contemplate leaving the platform formally known as Twitter, the merits of leaf blowers, and the cultural implications of Jamie Oliver's botched entry into children's publishing. They also tackle Guardian quick crossword 17,011.

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Theo and Rob come to terms with another sanity-bending election result from the US of A in the only way they know how: by doing a crossword.

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Listen to Rob's song:

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As another evening of trick or treating rolls around, Theo and Rob discuss the challenges of navigating a young family through the sugar-strewn gauntlet. They also tackle Guardian quick crossword 16,996, which has some appropriately fiendish clues.

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Theo and Rob ruminate over subjects ranging from the Salvation Army and changing of the seasons, to Theo's (in)famous newsreader namesake. They also tackle Guardian quick crossword 16,992 and bid to get ahead in the scores.

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Rob's sister Jacky Blisson's wine-centred YouTube channel:

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Rob has uncovered an incredible song from the pop archives (involving a double entendre for cats), while Theo climbs onto his soapbox on the subject of secondary schools. They also attempt some impressions and tackle Guardian quick crossword 16,987 - which has a nasty sting in the tail...

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Theo and Rob discuss entertainment personalities including Lou Costello, Axl Rose and the Gallagher brothers, either side of tackling Guardian quick crossword 16,980. Can they move to one up for the series?

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