Episodes

  • E26: The Three Ds
    Oct 29 2026

    Today, we cover chapters 65 through 67 of The Hallmarked Man. We discuss several Sleep Tight Evangeline updates, Strike and Robin discussing the case in Ironbridge, and their interview with Ian Griffiths and Dilys Powell.


    Next episode (12 November): Chapters 68-69

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    1 hr and 11 mins
  • E25: (Don't) Be My Valentine
    Oct 15 2026

    Today, we cover chapters 60-64 of The Hallmarked Man. We discuss Robin and Murphy's argument about the case, Strike's phone call with Wardle, Robin's interview with Valentine Longcaster, and Robin's call with Ilsa and the aftermath.

    Next episode (29 October): Chapters 65-67

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    1 hr and 26 mins
  • E24: More Precious Than Rubies
    Oct 2 2026

    In this episode, we cover chapters 57-59 of The Hallmarked Man. We discuss Strike's trip to Scotland by train, Robin's interview with Sapphire's friend Tia, and Strike's interview with Jade Semple.

    Next episode (15 October): Chapters 60-64

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    1 hr and 18 mins
  • E23: Pat Is The Captain Now
    Sep 10 2026

    Today, we cover chapters 52-56 of The Hallmarked Man. We discuss Robin talking to Dev and tailing Jim Todd, Strike tailing Plug, and Robin calling Ilsa.


    Next episode (24 September): Chapters 57-59


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    1 hr and 16 mins
  • E22: Captain Ilsa Has Abandoned Ship
    Aug 27 2026

    Today, we cover chapters 48-51 of The Hallmarked Man. We discuss Strike's call with Ilsa, Robin's and Strike's meeting with Decima and argument, and Strike's call with Bijou.


    Next episode (10 September): Chapters 52-56


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    1 hr and 6 mins
  • E21: Vault Body Pics > Kim Body Pics
    Aug 13 2026

    Today, we cover chapters 45-47 of The Hallmarked Man. We discuss Robin's interview with Gretchen Schiff, Kim's arrival with the vault crime scene pictures, and the analysis of the pictures.

    Next episode (27 August): Chapters 48-51

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    1 hr and 6 mins
  • E20: She Doth, She Doth Indeed
    Jul 30 2026

    Today, we cover chapters 43 and 44 of The Hallmarked Man. We discuss the latest Sleep Tight Evangeline news, Robin's thoughts about Strike's Christmas gift, and Strike's interview with Rupert's flatmate Zac.

    Links:

    https://www.freud.org.uk/2020/04/27/freud-at-home-at-his-desk/

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Farnese_Artemis

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Temple_of_Artemis#Ephesian_Artemis

    https://www.bridgemanimages.com/en-US/pilkington-cathie/el-shaddai-2013-oil-paint-on-patinated-bronze/oil-paint-on-patinated-bronze/asset/3610326

    https://observer.co.uk/culture/art/article/cathie-pilkingtons-uncanny-sculptures

    https://www.reddit.com/r/cormoran_strike/comments/1ub6572/comment/osx9ia7/

    https://www.royalacademy.org.uk/exhibition/project-cathie-pilkington-anatomy-of-a-doll

    https://www.npg.org.uk/collections/search/person/mp166340/cathie-pilkington

    ​​https://fartingsofafaculty.blogspot.com/2026/06/another-new-twitter-header-curious.html

    https://fartingsofafaculty.blogspot.com/2026/06/as-freud-might-say-sometimes-desk-is.html







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    1 hr and 46 mins
  • Season 6 Outtakes, Part 2
    Jul 16 2026

    In this week's episode, we have part 2 of our outtakes for this season, and yes, we're just as surprised as you that we manage to get anything done while we're recording.

    Next episode (30 July): Chapters 43-44


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    48 mins