• Off-Grid Pod 073 Parrot Blabs Smile Recipe
    May 31 2026

    In which the lass on the bus may have been pondering ‘Mars (anag.)’, solving a maze, anticipating a dessert at the Fat Duck or worrying about the Bill(y/ie).

    Full show notes are at https://offgrid.tlmb.net/


    Some General Knowledge, a mini-quiz, and some fun trivia we didn't necessarily know until just now.


    Before each recording, the hosts & their guest solve a cryptic crossword. In the podcast, we riff on words in the grid or clues (spoilers!), telling each other things we find funny or interesting about them. We'll also pick a favourite clue each, and explain how it works to the listener, and have a mini-quiz, also inspired by the puzzle. You don't have to solve or understand cryptic crosswords yourself to enjoy this podcast, but hopefully we might intrigue and tempt you to dip your toes in the water.

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    45 mins
  • Off-Grid Pod 072 - Elastic Twang & Pluck
    Apr 26 2026

    In which there's Elastic Twang & Pluck, we price cutlery, consider a crooner's clobber, and get the blues.

    Full show notes are at https://offgrid.tlmb.net/


    Some General Knowledge, a mini-quiz, and some fun trivia we didn't necessarily know until just now.


    Before each recording, the hosts & their guest solve a cryptic crossword. In the podcast, we riff on words in the grid or clues (spoilers!), telling each other things we find funny or interesting about them. We'll also pick a favourite clue each, and explain how it works to the listener, and have a mini-quiz, also inspired by the puzzle. You don't have to solve or understand cryptic crosswords yourself to enjoy this podcast, but hopefully we might intrigue and tempt you to dip your toes in the water.

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    43 mins
  • Off-Grid Pod 071 King's Cousin's Cooking
    Mar 29 2026

    In which the King's Cousin's Cooking, we appreciate a joke from a terrible source, get a grip on some names, and try not to say too much.

    Full show notes are at https://offgrid.tlmb.net/


    Some General Knowledge, a mini-quiz, and some fun trivia we didn't necessarily know until just now.


    Before each recording, the hosts & their guest solve a cryptic crossword. In the podcast, we riff on words in the grid or clues (spoilers!), telling each other things we find funny or interesting about them. We'll also pick a favourite clue each, and explain how it works to the listener, and have a mini-quiz, also inspired by the puzzle. You don't have to solve or understand cryptic crosswords yourself to enjoy this podcast, but hopefully we might intrigue and tempt you to dip your toes in the water.

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    44 mins
  • Off-Grid Pod 070 Artificial Zinc Buttons
    Feb 22 2026

    In which we pronounce upon Artificial Zinc Buttons, go mining in Missouri, ponder Eddie's attractiveness, and seek new speakers.

    Full show notes are at https://offgrid.tlmb.net/


    Some General Knowledge, a mini-quiz, and some fun trivia we didn't necessarily know until just now.


    Before each recording, the hosts & their guest solve a cryptic crossword. In the podcast, we riff on words in the grid or clues (spoilers!), telling each other things we find funny or interesting about them. We'll also pick a favourite clue each, and explain how it works to the listener, and have a mini-quiz, also inspired by the puzzle. You don't have to solve or understand cryptic crosswords yourself to enjoy this podcast, but hopefully we might intrigue and tempt you to dip your toes in the water.

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    45 mins
  • Off-Grid Pod 069 In The Field
    Feb 8 2026

    Globots. The not-really-about crosswords podcast. offgrid.tlmb.net


    Full show notes are at https://offgrid.tlmb.net/


    Some General Knowledge, a mini-quiz, and some fun trivia we didn't necessarily know until just now.


    Before each recording, the hosts & their guest solve a cryptic crossword. In the podcast, we riff on words in the grid or clues (spoilers!), telling each other things we find funny or interesting about them. We'll also pick a favourite clue each, and explain how it works to the listener, and have a mini-quiz, also inspired by the puzzle. You don't have to solve or understand cryptic crosswords yourself to enjoy this podcast, but hopefully we might intrigue and tempt you to dip your toes in the water.

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    7 mins
  • Off-Grid Pod 068 Alan Gardener's Sandpaper
    Jan 25 2026

    In which we borrow Alan Gardener's sandpaper, scout for girls, track an arms race, and follow some turtles.


    Full show notes are at https://offgrid.tlmb.net/


    Some General Knowledge, a mini-quiz, and some fun trivia we didn't necessarily know until just now.


    Before each recording, the hosts & their guest solve a cryptic crossword. In the podcast, we riff on words in the grid or clues (spoilers!), telling each other things we find funny or interesting about them. We'll also pick a favourite clue each, and explain how it works to the listener, and have a mini-quiz, also inspired by the puzzle. You don't have to solve or understand cryptic crosswords yourself to enjoy this podcast, but hopefully we might intrigue and tempt you to dip your toes in the water.

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    42 mins
  • Off-Grid Pod 067 In The Field
    Jan 11 2026

    Bird agents. The not-really-about crosswords podcast. offgrid.tlmb.net


    Full show notes are at https://offgrid.tlmb.net/


    Some General Knowledge, a mini-quiz, and some fun trivia we didn't necessarily know until just now.


    Before each recording, the hosts & their guest solve a cryptic crossword. In the podcast, we riff on words in the grid or clues (spoilers!), telling each other things we find funny or interesting about them. We'll also pick a favourite clue each, and explain how it works to the listener, and have a mini-quiz, also inspired by the puzzle. You don't have to solve or understand cryptic crosswords yourself to enjoy this podcast, but hopefully we might intrigue and tempt you to dip your toes in the water.

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    9 mins
  • Off-Grid Pod 066 Constant Money Timezone
    Dec 28 2025

    In which we enter a Constant Money Timezone, turn bioluminescent, slap your thighs, and consider wind chimes in a new light.


    Full show notes are at https://offgrid.tlmb.net/


    Some General Knowledge, a mini-quiz, and some fun trivia we didn't necessarily know until just now.


    Before each recording, the hosts & their guest solve a cryptic crossword. In the podcast, we riff on words in the grid or clues (spoilers!), telling each other things we find funny or interesting about them. We'll also pick a favourite clue each, and explain how it works to the listener, and have a mini-quiz, also inspired by the puzzle. You don't have to solve or understand cryptic crosswords yourself to enjoy this podcast, but hopefully we might intrigue and tempt you to dip your toes in the water.

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    43 mins