On channelling creativity via the pomodoro technique
From Two Across – A Transatlantic Crossword Pod by Theo Bosanquet and Rob Cole
February 5, 2026 · 44 min · Season 3 · Episode 19
About this episode
Theo and Rob discuss their creative projects using the pomodoro technique while tackling a crossword and watching the Australian Open.
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'. Play along: https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/quick/17390 Contact us: twoacrosspod@gmail.com
People in this episode
Hosts: Theo Bosanquet, Rob Cole
Topics covered
- creativity
- pomodoro technique
- crossword puzzles
- Australian Open
- podcasting
Keywords
- pomodoro technique
- creativity
- crossword puzzles
- Australian Open
- podcasting
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: The Guardian
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