Like Dylan, Theo has gone electric (at least on the car front). Meanwhile Rob is dealing with his ongoing renovation work as well as a heavy cold. Other topics covered this week include April Fool's Day, and further ruminations on the Netflix series Adolescence.

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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.

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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?

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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?

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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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Theo and Rob are joined by award-winning wildlife artist Martin Aveling to discuss his pioneering work in artivism, collaborations with his young daughter, and why he will never lose faith in the cause of conservation. Check out links to his website and social channels below.

They also, of course, tackle a (particularly fiendish) Guardian quick crossword, which does at least contain a few animal-related clues.

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https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/quick/17106

Learn more about Mart's amazing work:

https://avelingartworks.com/

https://www.facebook.com/MartinAvelingArt/

https://www.instagram.com/avelingartworks/

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Rob has been on meditation retreat, while Theo has had a very different experience travelling to France by Eurostar in the company of a hen party. They also discuss Montreal's recent deluge of snow, the history of chocolate, and share exciting news of an upcoming guest.

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https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/quick/17100

Rob's meditation retreat:

https://www.dharma.org

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The guys discuss Quebec's distinctive approach to surnames, the etymology of mnemonics, and the impenetrability of American football, as they tackle another taxing crossword (which, unlike the Super Bowl, comes down to nail-biting finale). Can they overcome their Kansas City Chiefs-esque deficit in the overall scores?

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Rob reports on the Canadian reaction to Trump's tariffs tantrum, while Theo gives his verdict on Bob Dylan biopic A Complete Unknown. There are also some honourable mentions for Columbo, Police Academy and Chesney Hawkes, as they endeavour to conquer Guardian quick crossword no.17,082.

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https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/quick/17082

Enjoy Alex Clinton Egan's artwork (as featured on the cover of Aviary):

http://instagram.com/alexmdegan

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