New #OffGridPod in which we Sully our hands with power-stealers, and beat about the Bush for bats and foxes. offgrid.tlmb.net/2026/03/29/kings-cousins...

Off-Grid Pod 071 King's Cousin's Cooking Podcast Episode · Off-Grid · 29 March · 44min

Some of you might remember my 2025 mission to learn how to do cryptic crosswords.

Delighted to say I was the General’s “chief researcher” on the latest episode of #OffGridPod, a podcast for cruciverbalists and the curious…

Intrigued? Listen here
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King's Cousin's Cooking – Ep. 71 - Off-Grid 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.

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Two glass chess pieces, both kings, one clear, one frosted.

**King’s Cousin’s Cooking – Ep. 71**

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.

=== If that doesn’t sound like the worst possible form of podcast, then please […]

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Quiptic crossword No 1,370 Quiptic crossword No 1,370

Next #OffGridPod features this #crossword. Not required solving at all, but do if you wish to avoid spoilers. https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/quiptic/1370

@henriwords.com And would you like my postcode and NI number with that? Already answered this in #OffGridPod - do pay attention, Bond. 🤨

Not all our pedantry makes it into the episodes. #OffGridPod out-take: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9udsq5u6v0s

I read about a lot of Good Dogs as research for this episode of #OffGridPod... Here's one that didn't make it in en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Endal

RE: https://mastodon.social/@skirwingle/116116147934688647

How shall naughty Cal
be called bastard by Hildegard?
Only #OffGridPod knows:

New #OffGridPod! Where we try denting Jack's brother's sister's dog's truck. (Phew, that's a bit of a noun-o-fest!) offgrid.tlmb.net/2026/02/22/artificial-zi...

Artificial Zinc Buttons – Ep. 70 In which we pronounce upon Artificial Zinc Buttons, go mining in Missouri, ponder Eddie’s attractiveness, and seek new speakers. === If you don’t find yourself quaking at all that, then please click play: _If the player doesn’t show, here’s adirect download mp3 link._ **Support us:** Off-Grid gear is available. (Customise it! Get flocked!) Buy Us A Coffee. Follow us on Bluesky and the ⁂Fediverse (Mastodon, Friendica, Pixelfed, etc…) by searching for: **`@offgridpod@offgrid.tlmb.net`** Make a post anywhere, including ‘**#OffGridPod** ’. The featured puzzle by Dalibor is here (select 31st Jan, if you’re quick), and is blogged by Leedsclimber here. The General recommends a nice spot of Unch. Dave is @skirwingle on Bluesky, and is bridged to Mastodon. His most recent puzzle is here. Void is @TheVoidTLMB on Mastodon, and is bridged to Bluesky. His latest blog crossword is here, his last Mev is here(again, click 14th Feb if you’re quick), and he also has a puzzle in the aforesaid Unch Issue #2. ======= ## **SPOILERS** and links below the pic… – Notes and queries here. No longer. – All the skinny on the god of horses is here… – …while the Oracle is here. – The charwoman is in a book here, or in also as incarnated by Lesley Manville, Angela Lansbury, Inge Meysel, and others. – The Blues did not last until the 90s, Void. – Voller what? – Louis Lazarus is one transliteration, but he had a few. – All out cousins thus described? From the town, stands a sailor who dreams of **The Trudy** , who perform our excellent theme tune. Wherever you’re being led, make sure to follow them on Bluesky, and find them at Bandcamp . You can subscribe to Off-Grid in Acast, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Audible, and many more, or in any podcatcher that you care to copy-and-paste the feed URL into: **https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/off-grid** **#OffGridPod** is the hash tag for social media mentions: That’d really help us to spread the word. Dropping a review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or anywhere else would make you stand out from the riff-raff. You can follow us on the fediverse⁂ and/or Bluesky by searching for the user `@offgridpod@offgrid.tlmb.net` – replying to which will leave a comment on the relevant entry on this blog (which you can also do manually, of course). Our YouTube out-takes channel has bonus content for you. Human-made podcast by #OffGridPod. ###### Fediverse Reactions * 1 repost * * * 3 likes ### Share this: * Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email * Click to print (Opens in new window) Print *

#OffGridPod no.70 in which we jack into some highly speculative etymology, see how Olympians in the water can link the stars, get our international tongues in a twist and face a dog of a quiz offgrid.tlmb.net/2026/02/22/artificial-zi...

Artificial Zinc Buttons – Ep. 70 - Off-Grid In which we pronounce upon Artificial Zinc Buttons, go mining in Missouri, ponder Eddie's attractiveness, and seek new speakers.

#OffGridPod no.70 in which we jack into some highly speculative etymology, see how Olympians in the water can link the stars, get our international tongues in a twist and face a dog of a quiz offgrid.tlmb.net/2026/02/22/a...

Behold Thrust, Pip! – Ep. 42 In which we seek some answers, veer into the third person, consider triangles, and put forth the faux-Dickensian instruction to Behold Thrust, Pip! === Buckle up, we’re gonna do a fast one: If the player doesn’t show, here’s a direct download mp3 link. === Follow us on the Fediverse (Mastodon). Search for **`@offgridpod@offgrid.tlmb.net`** The featured crossword puzzle is by Gaff. The Fifteen Squared blog for it is here. The General recommends this crossword stream, and puzzles by this setter, either there or in The Independent. Dave is @skirwingle on Bluesky and elsewhere. His most recent puzzle is here. Void is @TheVoidTLMB on Mastodon which you should join because #TheFutureIsFederated. His latest blog puzzle is here. ======= ## **Spoilers** and links below the pic… – Is it too late to say we’re sorry to this guy? – Void should perhaps try to be not so Frank. – You’re not forced to remember these. – Three points of interest? – Is this the favourite knot of this chap? – The Castle in question can be confirmed – Behold these places in Cornwall, Greece, Rome and Verona. – The writer, and his play. – Fancy some sausages? Or a Snickers? We’ll fight you for them! – No, not the writer of Dangermouse’s theme tune, nor the singer of the beetroot song… – …but rather “the North Country Noël Coward”. – Dale will teach you another way to count. – How big is yours? – The answer to one question posed in this episode is “~0.00019”. We couldn’t find a precise enough definition to answer the other, similar question, but you should probably… – …get your spears here. – Are you apparently bright enough to be absolutely sure of your definition? – The answer to another question posed in this episode is Kochab. **The Trudy** once reminded us to fasten our seat belts. Strongly advisable should you ever find yourself on a mission to Venus. Until then, you should take a trip to their Bandcamp. Off-Grid podcast is available via Acast, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Audible, and many more, or in any podcatcher that you care to stick this RSS feed URL into. Your reviews and ratings in any and all platforms are gratefully received. If you like our little indie pod, please take a few minutes to write a few words in any site that lets you. If not in one of those above, then feel free to post with “#OffGridPod” on any web site/social app that you’re in the habit of using too. The more mentions we get, the more listeners we’ll get, and the more likely we are to want to carry on. Which, we’re sure, is what you want. While you’re at it, follow us on the fediverse by searching for the user `@offgridpod@offgrid.tlmb.net` — replying to whom will leave a comment on this blog (which you can also do manually, of course) – and give us some Likes and Subscribes on our YouTube out-takes channel too. ### Share this: * Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email * Click to print (Opens in new window) Print *

#ClosingCeremony. Correct amphitheatreing. (Re #OffGridPod #42) offgrid.tlmb.net/2024/07/28/behold-thrust...

Artificial Zinc Buttons – Ep. 70 - Off-Grid In which we pronounce upon Artificial Zinc Buttons, go mining in Missouri, ponder Eddie's attractiveness, and seek new speakers.

I may have helped with, or hindered, the General's research for the latest episode of #OffGridPod...
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**Artificial Zinc Buttons – Ep. 70**

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

=== If you don’t find yourself quaking at all that, then please click play:

[…] […]

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The Independent's Cryptic Crossword | Play Online for Free | Independent Play The Independent's Cryptic Crossword instantly online. The Independent's Cryptic Crossword is a fun and engaging Online game from The Independent. Play it and other games from The Independent.

Advance notice to #OffGridPod folk who like to avoid puzzle spoilers: Dalibor's 31st Jan puzzle is in our next ep.: puzzles.independent.co.uk/games/cryptic-crossword-...

Last #InTheField #OffGridPod, for now at least, bounces around seeing bright colours in the dark. https://offgrid.tlmb.net/2026/02/08/in-the-field-ep-69/

A game board, with lots of messages inked on to it.

**In The Field – Ep. 69**

Off-Grid, In The Field is a series of mini OGP episodes with just one host and The General. This time, we’re finding our way as best we can, and looking at all the shiny colours and lights.

[…]

https://offgrid.tlmb.net/2026/02/08/in-the-field-ep-69/

Page from my Spreadshirt store, showing a bunch of my designs about various topics.

Currently 25% off all my tees/gear. ("Redeem"!) #cricket #fediverse #OffGridPod #kendama #juggling #diabolo https://tlmb.net/tees/

Just remembered I still have the latest #OffGridPod to listen to, albeit 11 days late. Fortunately, they're not time sensitive, so if you're a wordy/trivia-loving/quizzy/crosswordy type who's late to the party then you have 68 wonderful episodes waiting for you...

#OffGridPod bsky.app/profile/amoebacrosswords...

RE: flipboard.social/@ScienceDesk/11597876824...

They're no Indiana. ( #OffGridPod )

I’m Dave Williams. You’re probably not (@skirwingle.bsky.social) #OffGridPod #trivia https://offgrid.tlmb.net/2026/01/25/alan-gardeners-sandpaper-ep-68/ In which we try to bowl you over (or perhaps under) by shining a (night)light on more Catholic saints. And I'll put my cards on the table and admit we got in a right state with the quiz...

#OffGridPod seeks out the darkness (but not The Darkness) fed.brid.gy/r/https://bsky.app/profi...

Alan Gardener's Sandpaper - Ep. 68 - Off-Grid In which we borrow Alan Gardener's sandpaper, scout for girls, track an arms race, and follow some turtles.

#OffGridPod #trivia
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In which we try to bowl you over (or perhaps under) by shining a (night)light on more Catholic saints. And I'll put my cards on the table and admit we got in a right state with the quiz...

An old friend visits in the new #OffGridPod, a sneaky tactic is tutted at, and we don't struggle to see the light. offgrid.tlmb.net/2026/01/25/alan-gardener...

I was the General’s chief researcher in this fun episode of #OffGridPod - I hope I did him proud! offgrid.tlmb.net/2026/01/25/a...

Sculpture of a lamb. Blue sky behind, with a wisp of cloud.

**Alan Gardener ’s Sandpaper – Ep. 68**

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

=== If you think you could roll along fine with all of that, please click play:

[…] […]

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After the latest #OffGridPod #InTheField, the General added "Footballer! Cricketer! There's loads of 'em!" #podcast https://offgrid.tlmb.net/2026/01/11/in-the-field-ep-67/

A ball with swirled and marbled painted surface, yellows, purples and reds.

**In The Field – Ep. 67**

Off-Grid, In The Field is a series of mini OGP episodes with just one host and The General. We’re a-puffin’ along down the alley, pondering the museum exhibits.

[…]

https://offgrid.tlmb.net/2026/01/11/in-the-field-ep-67/

#OffGridPod thought it best not to edit out the "er"s in the next #InTheField episode...