This week, Crabb and Sales are going by nom de plumes - but who is Earl J McNabb and who is Tabitha Whispersword? Whispersword is refusing to read the new Harper Lee novel while McNabb reveals she may well have spent time behind bars if not for a noted barrister turned author. And what recipe ideas are dividing our loveable bunglers?

 • Priest hole
 • Go Set a Watchman by Harper Lee
 • Negotiating with the Dead: A Writer on Writing by Margaret Atwood
 • Little Failure by Gary Shteyngart
 • 100 Notable Books of 2014 via The New York Times
 • Charlie Anderson's General Theory of Lying by Richard McHugh
 • A Time to Run by J M Peace
 • Cops and Novels -The J M Peace blog
 • Cosmo Cosmolino by Helen Garner
 • Plenty More by Yotam Ottolenghi
 • Australian Women's Weekly: The Best-Ever Collection
 • How Kale Became Cool via MissEWard

This week, Crabb and Sales are going by nom de plumes - but who is Earl J McNabb and who is Tabitha Whispersword? Whispersword is refusing to read the new Harper Lee novel while McNabb reveals she may well have spent time behind bars if not for a noted barrister turned author. And what recipe ideas are dividing our loveable bunglers? • Priest hole • Go Set a Watchman by Harper Lee • Negotiating with the Dead: A Writer on Writing by Margaret Atwood • Little Failure by Gary Shteyngart • 100 Notable Books of 2014 via The New York Times • Charlie Anderson's General Theory of Lying by Richard McHugh • A Time to Run by J M Peace • Cops and Novels -The J M Peace blog • Cosmo Cosmolino by Helen Garner • Plenty More by Yotam Ottolenghi • Australian Women's Weekly: The Best-Ever Collection • How Kale Became Cool via MissEWard

A peripatetic podcast in which Leigh Sales and Annabel Crabb discuss what they're reading, watching, cooking, listening to or irrationally exhilarated by.

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Ep 18: Pat It Into A Log

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Crabb & Sales do the traditional end of year live show in Canberra, with the customary reworking of 12 Days of Xmas and their top cultural picks for 2025. Dachshunds are once again briefly defamed.

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This is your invitation to walk from Kata Tjuṯa to Uluṟu over five days on a world-first desert journey with Tasmanian Walking Company, in partnership with Anangu Traditional Owners.  

Local expert guides will lead the way as you explore 54km of ancient desert trails, enjoy chef-inspired dishes each evening that celebrate the flavours of Country, and stay exclusively overnight within Uluṟu-Kata Tjuṯa National Park in private eco accommodation. 

Every detail - meals, guides, transfers and a $500 contribution supporting park conservation and the Anangu community - is included, all you need to do is lace up your hiking boots and be immersed in the world’s oldest living culture in the heart of Australia.

Spaces are filling fast – secure your spot with a $500 deposit and explore the Red Centre like never before: https://hubs.ly/Q03Q90NN0

READ FULL SHOWNOTES ON <a href="https://www.chat10looks3.com/podcast/ep276">Chat10Looks3.com</a>
Crabb &amp; Sales do the traditional end of year live show in Canberra, with the customary reworking of 12 Days of Xmas and their top cultural picks for 2025. Dachshunds are once again briefly defamed.
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This is your invitation to walk from Kata Tjuṯa to Uluṟu over five days on a world-first desert journey with Tasmanian Walking Company, in partnership with Anangu Traditional Owners.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Local expert guides will lead the way as you explore 54km of ancient desert trails, enjoy chef-inspired dishes each evening that celebrate the flavours of Country, and stay exclusively overnight within Uluṟu-Kata Tjuṯa National Park in private eco accommodation. 
Every detail - meals, guides, transfers and&nbsp;a $500 contribution supporting park conservation and the Anangu community&nbsp;- is included, all you need to do is lace up your hiking boots and be immersed in the world&rsquo;s oldest living culture in the heart of Australia.
Spaces are filling fast &ndash; secure your spot with a $500 deposit and explore the Red Centre like never before: <a href="https://hubs.ly/Q03Q90NN0" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://hubs.ly/Q03Q90NN0&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1761958340118000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0hatoDpQ4_ilfL9clShc5a">https://hubs.ly/Q03Q90NN0</a>

Ep 276 - Die Hard Is A Christmas Movie

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Crabb and Sales take the podcast on the road to Adelaide where Sales’ favourite dog breed comes in for a shellacking.

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This is your invitation to walk from Kata Tjuṯa to Uluṟu over five days on a world-first desert journey with Tasmanian Walking Company, in partnership with Anangu Traditional Owners.  

Local expert guides will lead the way as you explore 54km of ancient desert trails, enjoy chef-inspired dishes each evening that celebrate the flavours of Country, and stay exclusively overnight within Uluṟu-Kata Tjuṯa National Park in private eco accommodation. 

Every detail - meals, guides, transfers and a $500 contribution supporting park conservation and the Anangu community - is included, all you need to do is lace up your hiking boots and be immersed in the world’s oldest living culture in the heart of Australia.

Spaces are filling fast – secure your spot with a $500 deposit and explore the Red Centre like never before: https://hubs.ly/Q03Q90NN0

READ FULL SHOWNOTES ON <a href="https://www.chat10looks3.com/podcast/ep275">Chat10Looks3.com</a>
Crabb and Sales take the podcast on the road to Adelaide where Sales&rsquo; favourite dog breed comes in for a shellacking.
________
This is your invitation to walk from Kata Tjuṯa to Uluṟu over five days on a world-first desert journey with Tasmanian Walking Company, in partnership with Anangu Traditional Owners.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Local expert guides will lead the way as you explore 54km of ancient desert trails, enjoy chef-inspired dishes each evening that celebrate the flavours of Country, and stay exclusively overnight within Uluṟu-Kata Tjuṯa National Park in private eco accommodation. 
Every detail - meals, guides, transfers and&nbsp;a $500 contribution supporting park conservation and the Anangu community&nbsp;- is included, all you need to do is lace up your hiking boots and be immersed in the world&rsquo;s oldest living culture in the heart of Australia.
Spaces are filling fast &ndash; secure your spot with a $500 deposit and explore the Red Centre like never before: <a href="https://hubs.ly/Q03Q90NN0" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://hubs.ly/Q03Q90NN0&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1761958340118000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0hatoDpQ4_ilfL9clShc5a">https://hubs.ly/Q03Q90NN0</a>

Ep 275 - Little Arseholes

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Crabb & Sales entertain the handful of Melburnians not at the Pitbull concert, with the help of special guests Ben Shewry and Fashion Critical.

To see all the photos referenced in the episode head to the gallery on our website.

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This is your invitation to walk from Kata Tjuṯa to Uluṟu over five days on a world-first desert journey with Tasmanian Walking Company, in partnership with Anangu Traditional Owners.  

Local expert guides will lead the way as you explore 54km of ancient desert trails, enjoy chef-inspired dishes each evening that celebrate the flavours of Country, and stay exclusively overnight within Uluṟu-Kata Tjuṯa National Park in private eco accommodation. 

Every detail - meals, guides, transfers and a $500 contribution supporting park conservation and the Anangu community - is included, all you need to do is lace up your hiking boots and be immersed in the world’s oldest living culture in the heart of Australia.

Spaces are filling fast – secure your spot with a $500 deposit and explore the Red Centre like never before: https://hubs.ly/Q03Q90NN0

READ FULL SHOWNOTES ON <a href="https://www.chat10looks3.com/podcast/ep274">Chat10Looks3.com</a>
Crabb &amp; Sales entertain the handful of Melburnians not at the Pitbull concert, with the help of special guests Ben Shewry and Fashion Critical.
To see all the photos referenced in the episode head to <a href="https://www.chat10looks3.com/photo-gallery/2025/10/25/ep-274-photos-melbourne-2025">the gallery on our website.</a>
________
This is your invitation to walk from Kata Tjuṯa to Uluṟu over five days on a world-first desert journey with Tasmanian Walking Company, in partnership with Anangu Traditional Owners.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Local expert guides will lead the way as you explore 54km of ancient desert trails, enjoy chef-inspired dishes each evening that celebrate the flavours of Country, and stay exclusively overnight within Uluṟu-Kata Tjuṯa National Park in private eco accommodation. 
Every detail - meals, guides, transfers and&nbsp;a $500 contribution supporting park conservation and the Anangu community&nbsp;- is included, all you need to do is lace up your hiking boots and be immersed in the world&rsquo;s oldest living culture in the heart of Australia.
Spaces are filling fast &ndash; secure your spot with a $500 deposit and explore the Red Centre like never before: <a href="https://hubs.ly/Q03Q90NN0" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://hubs.ly/Q03Q90NN0&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1761958340118000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0hatoDpQ4_ilfL9clShc5a">https://hubs.ly/Q03Q90NN0</a>

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