Theo and Rob mark their 50th episode, while also reflecting on a(nother) big week for Canadian politics, the merits of Airfix, and a zeitgeist-defining new series on Netflix. They also tackle Guardian quick crossword 17,124, in a bid to continue their winning streak.

Play along:

https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/quick/17124

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Rob is still in Nepal, specifically Kathmandu, while Theo has been enjoying a rare trophy for his beloved football team Newcastle United. They also reflect on the merits of fame, 90s chart toppers House of Pain, and the singular time zone in China. Can they keep up the momentum after last week's victory?

Play along:

http://theguardian.com/crosswords/quick/17117

Guy Lafleur's disco foray:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xSCJfl0H708

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Rob is in Nepal for work, while back home Canada has got itself a new, global-facing Prime Minister at an opportune moment. Theo meanwhile, inspired by the last episode, has been studying the differences between male and female giraffes, and the etymology of ship's toilets. They've also been heartened by some encouraging fan mail; will it inspire them back to winning ways?

Play along:

https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/quick/17113

Read Kent Parkstreet's poetry:

https://parkstreetpoetry.blogspot.com/

Theo's review of The Habits:

https://www.whatsonstage.com/news/the-habits-at-hampstead-theatre-review_1668725/

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