# What a faulty lightswitch can tell us about ourselves

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Podcast: [Two Across – A Transatlantic Crossword Pod](https://stenobird.com/podcast/two-across-a-transatlantic-crossword-pod-6710314)
Published: 2026-01-15T09:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theo-bosanquet8/episodes/What-a-faulty-lightswitch-can-tell-us-about-ourselves-e3dlrmb
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## Resource

Theo and Rob reunite from opposite sides of the pond to discuss topics including the propensity of humans to ignore broken things, the etymology of cobwebs and the comedy of Sacha Baron Cohen. They also tackle a crossword with a particularly nasty surprise up its sleeve... Play along: https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/quick/17375 Contact us: twoacrosspod@gmail.com Listen to Enthusiasts: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0p10AAj4tXDtkxfAop3lj2

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