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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