The Strike & Ellacott Files

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 52-56Links:www.thesefilespod.comwww.ko-fi.com/thesefilespodwww.facebook.com/thesefilespodwww.twitter.com/thesefilespodwww.instagram.com/thesefilespodhttp://thesefilespod.tumblr.com

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 48-51Links:www.thesefilespod.comwww.ko-fi.com/thesefilespodwww.facebook.com/thesefilespodwww.twitter.com/thesefilespodwww.instagram.com/thesefilespodhttp://thesefilespod.tumblr.com

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_Artemishttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Temple_of_Artemis#Ephesian_Artemishttps://www.bridgemanimages.com/en-US/pilkington-cathie/el-shaddai-2013-oil-paint-on-patinated-bronze/oil-paint-on-patinated-bronze/asset/3610326https://observer.co.uk/culture/art/article/cathie-pilkingtons-uncanny-sculptureshttps://www.reddit.com/r/cormoran_strike/comments/1ub6572/comment/osx9ia7/https://www.royalacademy.org.uk/exhibition/project-cathie-pilkington-anatomy-of-a-dollhttps://www.npg.org.uk/collections/search/person/mp166340/cathie-pilkington​​https://fartingsofafaculty.blogspot.com/2026/06/another-new-twitter-header-curious.htmlhttps://fartingsofafaculty.blogspot.com/2026/06/as-freud-might-say-sometimes-desk-is.html

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 43-44Links:www.thesefilespod.comwww.ko-fi.com/thesefilespodwww.facebook.com/thesefilespodwww.twitter.com/thesefilespodwww.instagram.com/thesefilespodhttp://thesefilespod.tumblr.com

This week, we cover chapters 40-42 of The Hallmarked Man with special guest, Kurt. We discuss Strike at Lucy's Christmas party, Robin opening Strike's Christmas gift, and Strike discovering the vandalism on the agency's door.Next episode (16 July): Season 6 Outtakes, Part 2Links:https://x.com/kasstl1www.thesefilespod.comwww.ko-fi.com/thesefilespodwww.facebook.com/thesefilespodwww.twitter.com/thesefilespodwww.instagram.com/thesefilespodhttp://thesefilespod.tumblr.com

This week, we cover chapters 36-39 of The Hallmarked Man. We discuss Strike's interview with Sacha Legard, Robin's argument with Linda, Strike's questionable research, and Robin, her family, and Murphy at the Bay Horse pub.Next episode (2 July): Chapters 40-42, with KurtLinks: www.thesefilespod.comwww.ko-fi.com/thesefilespodwww.facebook.com/thesefilespodwww.twitter.com/thesefilespodwww.instagram.com/thesefilespodhttp://thesefilespod.tumblr.com

This week, we cover chapters 33-35 of The Hallmarked Man. We discuss Rokeby and Sacha Legard contacting the office, Robin travelling to Masham with Murphy, and Strike thinking about Charlotte and Robin while on surveillance.Next episode (18 June): Chapters 36-39Links:www.thesefilespod.comwww.ko-fi.com/thesefilespodwww.facebook.com/thesefilespodwww.twitter.com/thesefilespodwww.instagram.com/thesefilespodhttp://thesefilespod.tumblr.com

Today, we cover chapters 31 and 32 of The Hallmarked Man. We discuss Culpepper's second hit piece on Strike, Strike losing his temper, and he and Robin's talk.Next episode (4 June): Chapters 33-35Links:www.thesefilespod.comwww.ko-fi.com/thesefilespodwww.facebook.com/thesefilespodwww.twitter.com/thesefilespodwww.instagram.com/thesefilespodhttp://thesefilespod.tumblr.com

Today, we cover chapters 28-30 of The Hallmarked Man. We discuss Strike's interview with Jim Todd, Robin's altercation in Harrod's, Robin's interview with Albie Simpson-White, and pickles.Next episode (21 May): Chapters 31-33Links:www.thesefilespod.comwww.ko-fi.com/thesefilespodwww.facebook.com/thesefilespodwww.twitter.com/thesefilespodwww.instagram.com/thesefilespodhttp://thesefilespod.tumblr.com

This week, we cover chapter 27 of The Hallmarked Man. (Kenz was ill when we were meant to record the second half of this episode together.) We discuss Robin and Murphy looking at a house, Lindsay and Pools deep dive into whether Strike is a bastard to Midge, and include the partner's chat we recorded for episode 15.Next episode (7 May): Chapters 28-30Links:www.thesefilespod.comwww.ko-fi.com/thesefilespodwww.facebook.com/thesefilespodwww.twitter.com/thesefilespodwww.instagram.com/thesefilespodhttp://thesefilespod.tumblr.com

This week, we have a surprise bonus episode with part 1 of this season's outtakes while we're on break. (See also: what happens when three women with ADHD record a podcast!)Next episode (23 April): Chapters 27-28Links:www.thesefilespod.comwww.ko-fi.com/thesefilespodwww.facebook.com/thesefilespodwww.twitter.com/thesefilespodwww.instagram.com/thesefilespodhttp://thesefilespod.tumblr.com

This week, we cover chapters 24-26 of The Hallmarked Man.We discuss Robin's interview with Pamela, Strike's visit to Gibsons, and his chat with Ralph Lawrence.Next episode (26 March): Chapters 27-28Links: www.thesefilespod.comwww.ko-fi.com/thesefilespodwww.facebook.com/thesefilespodwww.twitter.com/thesefilespodwww.instagram.com/thesefilespodhttp://thesefilespod.tumblr.com

This week, we cover chapters 22 and 23 of The Hallmarked Man. We discuss Strike 9's creepy title, Sleep Tight, Evangeline, Robin helping Strike with his Christmas shopping, and Culpepper's first hit piece on Strike.Next episode (12 March): Chapters 24-26Links:https://x.com/jk_rowling/status/2016160254786994515?s=20https://trademarks.ipo.gov.uk/ipo-tmcase/page/Results/1/UK00003970187https://x.com/theladybeatric3/status/2022383308219523319?s=20www.thesefilespod.comwww.ko-fi.com/thesefilespodwww.facebook.com/thesefilespodwww.twitter.com/thesefilespodwww.instagram.com/thesefilespodhttp://thesefilespod.tumblr.com

This week, we cover chapters 18-21 of The Hallmarked Man. We discuss Strike and Robin's interview with Daz and Mandy, Strike and Robin reviewing the Ramsay Silver camera footage, and Strike's meeting with Shanker.Next episode (5 March): Chapters 22-24Links:https://cosmicwaves.substack.com/p/the-alchemy-of-frost-and-flow-thewww.thesefilespod.comwww.ko-fi.com/thesefilespodwww.facebook.com/thesefilespodwww.twitter.com/thesefilespodwww.instagram.com/thesefilespodhttp://thesefilespod.tumblr.com

This week, we discuss JKR's bracelet Twitter header, the Strike 9 emojis, and the latest filming news for The Running Grave.Next episode (12 February): Chapters 18-21Links:www.thesefilespod.comwww.ko-fi.com/thesefilespodwww.facebook.com/thesefilespodwww.twitter.com/thesefilespodwww.instagram.com/thesefilespodhttp://thesefilespod.tumblr.com

This week, we cover chapters 16 and 17 of The Hallmarked Man. We discuss Strike and Kim running into Nina while on surveillance, Barclay's arrest, and Midge asking Robin about Strike and Kim.Next episode (29 January): Chapter 18 and the JKR bracelet Twitter headerLinks:www.thesefilespod.comwww.ko-fi.com/thesefilespodwww.facebook.com/thesefilespodwww.instagram.com/thesefilespodwww.twitter.com/thesefilespodhttp://thesefilespod.tumblr.com

This week, we cover chapters 14 and 15 of The Hallmarked Man. We discuss the official press release for the BBC adaptation of The Running Grave, Strike and Robin's visit to Ramsay Silver, and their discussion of what they've learned.Next episode (15 January): Chapters 16-17Links: https://www.nbcnews.com/dateline/missing-in-america/bryce-laspisa-california-missing-person-rcna229928https://www.theguardian.com/uk/1999/mar/20/duncancampbellwww.thesefilespod.comwww.ko-fi.com/thesefilespodwww.facebook.com/thesefilespodwww.twitter.com/thesefilespodwww.instagram.com/thesefilespodhttp://thesefilespod.tumblr.com

In this week's episode, we cover chapters 10-13 of The Hallmarked Man. We discuss Strike's birthday, our duo plus Murphy discussing the case over pizza, and the agreement to take Decima's case.Next episode (1 January): Chapters 14-15Links:www.thesefilespod.comwww.ko-fi.com/thesefilespodwww.facebook.com/thesefilespodwww.twitter.com/thesefilespodwww.instagram.com/thesefilespodhttp://thesefilespod.tumblr.com

This week, we cover chapters 7-9 of The Hallmarked Man. We discuss Robin looking into the Mullins case, Strike's phone call to Rupert Fleetwood's aunt, and Robin and Murphy's discussion about the case and her recent diagnosis.Next episode (18 December): Chapters 10-13Links:www.thesefilespod.comwww.ko-fi.com/thesefilespodwww.facebook.com/thesefilespodwww.twitter.com/thesefilespodwww.instagram.com/thesefilespodhttp://thesefilespod.tumblr.com

In this week's episode, we cover chapters 4-6 of The Hallmarked Man. We discuss the Eros and Psyche myth more in-depth, our duo's debrief after Strike's interview with Decima, Robin's conversation with Murphy about her medical issue, and meeting Kim Cochran for the first time. (Boo!)Next episode (4 December): Chapters 7-9Links:https://www.amazon.ca/Waves-Tristwick-Cornish-Romance-Book/dp/B0F55G6V15https://together.stjude.org/en-us/emotional-support-daily-life/bereavement/gender-differences-in-grieving.htmlwww.thesefilespod.comwww.ko-fi.com/thesefilespodwww.facebook.com/thesefilespodwww.twitter.com/thesefilespodwww.instagram.com/thesefilespodhttp://thesefilespod.tumblr.com

In this episode, we cover chapters 1-3 of The Hallmarked Man. We discuss the latest Strike 9 and The Running Grave TV news, Strike's drive to/interview with Decima, and Robin's stay in the hospital.Next episode (20 November): Chapters 4-6Links:https://www.reddit.com/r/cormoran_strike/comments/1oeunl6/you_saved_me_saved_in_vain_if_you_ruin_yourself/https://www.birdfy.com/blogs/blogs/what-do-starlings-symbolize-insights-into-their-spiritual-meaning?srsltid=AfmBOopiXHqwSJBnFbMFg1uewNvJ87eQLGQjEss7vsw9vpeHJ1KFvHRUwww.thesefilespod.comwww.ko-fi.com/thesefilespodwww.facebook.com/thesefilespodwww.twitter.com/thesefilespodwww.instagram.com/thesefilespodhttp://thesefilespod.tumblr.com

This week, we have part 2 of our listener reaction call-in episode for The Hallmarked Man!Thank you to Lindsay, Tanya, Charie, Ashley, Mozart Galbraith, Amanda, Mandi, Franzi, Fiona, K, Nina, Annachiara, Natalie, Erica, and Elizabeth for their appearances on this episode!Next episode (TBA): Chapters 1-3Links:www.thesefilespod.comwww.ko-fi.com/thesefilespodwww.facebook.com/thesefilespodwww.twitter.com/thesefilespodwww.instagram.com/thesefilespodhttp://thesefilespod.tumblr.com

This week, we have part 1 of our listener reaction call-in episode for The Hallmarked Man!Thank you to Devika, Ali, Lucy, Jessica, Ashley, Franchesca, Cat, Nelli, Selena, Katie, Kelsey, Emily & Mary, Val, Louise, and Mary for their appearances on this episode!Next episode (9 October): THM Listener Reaction Call-In Episode, Part 2Links:www.thesefilespod.comwww.ko-fi.com/thesefilespodwww.facebook.com/thesefilespodwww.twitter.com/thesefilespodwww.instagram.com/thesefilespodhttp://thesefilespod.tumblr.com

This week, we bring you our spoiler-filled review and in-the-moment reactions to Robert Galbraith's The Hallmarked Man. What a ride!Links:www.thesefilespod.comwww.ko-fi.com/thesefilespodwww.facebook.com/thesefilespodwww.twitter.com/thesefilespodwww.instagram.com/thesefilespodhttp://thesefilespod.tumblr.com

This week, we have our first ever listener predictions episode, this time for The Hallmarked Man! It's split into spoiler-free and spoiler-filled sections (with the latter having spoilers for the five minute audio sample and the teaser videos from Robert Galbraith's social media pages). We also share our thoughts on some of the predictions as well as the sample.(Please keep our public comments section as spoiler free as possible - feel free to message or email us your spoiler-y thoughts!)See you on the other side! Links:www.thesefilespod.comwww.ko-fi.com/thesefilespodwww.facebook.com/thesefilespodwww.twitter.com/thesefilespodwww.instagram.com/thesefilespodhttp://thesefilespod.tumblr.com

Happy birthday, JK Rowling! We may not have a table at the Ritz or a donkey balloon on standby, but we’re celebrating you with heartfelt thanks for stories that resonate so deeply and characters we love like old friends.With love from Kenz, Lindsay, Pools, and all of The Strike and Ellacott Files listeners Special thanks to:Iris, Ali, Ashlyn, Bastian, Beth/Mike/James/Lily,  Carrie, Chloe, Deb, Denise, Ricke, Ginger, Heather, Jack, Jen, Mr Magspie, Kurt, Mary, Mayan, Nathan, Ntongase, Patricio, Rachael, Ragnhild, Tharsila, Beatrice, Virginia, MozartGalbraith, Glenda (Let Women Peak), Katie, Marcus, Svitlana, Kairos, Raven, Domenico, Amanda, Annachiara, Emily, Jyoti, Lisa, Mojca, Nina, @RowlingMore Team, Anaïs, Natasha, Ira, Armando and AbbyLinks:www.thesefilespod.comwww.ko-fi.com/thesefilespodwww.facebook.com/thesefilespodwww.twitter.com/thesefilespodwww.instagram.com/thesefilespodhttp://thesefilespod.tumblr.com

Today, we have a special bonus episode showcasing all of our best outtakes and bloopers from season 5 covering The Silkworm. Let us know some of your favorites!Links:www.thesefilespod.comwww.ko-fi.com/thesefilespodwww.facebook.com/thesefilespodwww.twitter.com/thesefilespodwww.instagram.com/thesefilespodhttp://thesefilespod.tumblr.com

Today, we have a bonus off-the-cuff episode! We request submissions for our compilations of birthday wishes to Jo for her 60th birthday, discuss upcoming podcast updates as well as Harry Potter TV news.Next episode (24 July): Season 5 Outtakes & BloopersLinks:www.thesefilespod.comwww.ko-fi.com/thesefilespodwww.facebook.com/thesefilespodwww.twitter.com/thesefilespodwww.instagram.com/thesefilespodhttp://thesefilespod.tumblr.com

In anticipation of recording our listener call-in episode for The Hallmarked Man this weekend, this week we discuss everything we know about the book, our predictions, and some of our favorite listener predictions. Next episode (24 July): The Hallmarked Man Predictions (Listener Call-In Edition, Part 1)Links:https://podcastaddict.com/podcast/let-women-peak/5947889#google_vignettehttps://thesefilespod.com/blog/why-i-stand-with-j-k-rowling/https://strikefans.com/the-hallmarked-man/www.thesefilespod.comwww.ko-fi.com/thesefilespodwww.facebook.com/thesefilespodwww.twitter.com/thesefilespodwww.instagram.com/thesefilespodhttp://thesefilespod.tumblr.com

Today, we conclude our reread of The Silkworm with chapters 48-50. We discuss The Running Grave filming news, Strike's confrontation of Quine's killer, and the ending of the book.Next episode (10 July): Season 5 Outtakes & BloopersLinks:https://simanaitissays.com/2013/09/19/english-clubland/https://www.16personalities.com/free-personality-testwww.thesefilespod.comwww.ko-fi.com/thesefilespodwww.facebook.com/thesefilespodwww.twitter.com/thesefilespodwww.instagram.com/thesefilespodhttp://thesefilespod.tumblr.com

Today, we cover chapters 44-47 of The Silkworm. We discuss the synopsis of The Hallmarked Man, Strike and Robin's interview with Kathryn Kent and Pippa, and Strike and Al's arrival at Larry Pinkelman's party. Final SW episode (Chapters 48-50): 26 JuneLinks:https://robert-galbraith.com/strike-books/the-hallmarked-man/www.thesefilespod.comwww.ko-fi.com/thesefilespodwww.facebook.com/thesefilespodwww.twitter.com/thesefilespodwww.instagram.com/thesefilespodhttp://thesefilespod.tumblr.com

Today, we cover chapters 42 and 43 of The Silkworm. We discuss the latest Hallmarked Man updates, Strike and Robin speaking with Orlando, and Strike's interview with Michael Fancourt.Next episode (12 June): Chapters 44-47Links:www.thesefilespod.comwww.ko-fi.com/thesefilespodwww.facebook.com/thesefilespodwww.twitter.com/thesefilespodwww.instagram.com/thesefilespodhttp://thesefilespod.tumblr.com

Today, we cover chapters 38-41 of The Silkworm. We discuss Leonora's arrest, Strike's visit to HMP Holloway as well as the River Café, and Strike's thoughts about Charlotte on the eve of her wedding.Next episode (29 May): Chapters 42-44Links:https://www.thegrouchoclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/DINING-ROOM-01-JUL-2024.pdfhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rose_Westwww.thesefilespod.comwww.ko-fi.com/thesefilespodwww.facebook.com/thesefilespodwww.twitter.com/thesefilespodwww.instagram.com/thesefilespodhttp://thesefilespod.tumblr.com

Today, we cover chapters 36 and 37 of The Silkworm. We discuss a topic we've not talked about before, Strike's interview with Jerry Waldegrave, and his confrontation with Pippa. Next episode (15 May): Chapters 38-41Links: https://x.com/jk_rowling/status/1906146928636641448https://thesefilespod.com/blog/tsefs-dissertation-on-strikes-sex-appeal/https://open.spotify.com/show/2K186zrvRgeE2w0wQjbaw7?si=e8e2f19113334640https://www.jkrowling.com/opinions/j-k-rowling-writes-about-her-reasons-for-speaking-out-on-sex-and-gender-issues/www.thesefilespod.comwww.ko-fi.com/thesefilespodwww.facebook.com/thesefilespodwww.twitter.com/thesefilespodwww.instagram.com/thesefilespodhttp://thesefilespod.tumblr.com

Today, we cover chapters 32-35 of The Silkworm. We discuss Robin attending Ms Cunliffe's funeral, Strike and Nina's dinner together, Michael Fancourt's TV interview, and Robin's interview with the old man in the bookshop.Next episode (1 May): Chapters 36-38Links: https://www.open.ac.uk/courses/englishhttps://www.express.co.uk/news/uk/214008/Uproar-as-shops-ban-Christmas-Cliff-Richard-songswww.thesefilespod.comwww.ko-fi.com/thesefilespodwww.facebook.com/thesefilespodwww.twitter.com/thesefilespodwww.instagram.com/thesefilespodhttp://thesefilespod.tumblr.com

This week, we cover chapters 29-31 of The Silkworm. We discuss Strike's interview with Daniel Chard, Robin and Strike's heart-to-heart at Burger King, and Strike's story about he and Dave Polworth in Australia.Next episode (17 April): Chapters 32-35Links: https://thesefilespod.com/blog/looking-at-clues/https://thesefilespod.com/blog/a-maid-of-the-silver-sea-guessing-the-epigraphs/https://x.com/jk_rowling/status/1900570497336668294https://x.com/jk_rowling/status/1791197492022854004https://www.artnet.com/artists/alfred-wallis/st-michaels-mount-d1ZOYpig-hWA1kuNF_2VaA2https://news.harvard.edu/gazette/story/2008/06/text-of-j-k-rowling-speech/www.thesefilespod.comwww.ko-fi.com/thesefilespodwww.facebook.com/thesefilespodwww.twitter.com/thesefilespodwww.instagram.com/thesefilespodhttp://thesefilespod.tumblr.com

Today, we cover chapters 27-28 of The Silkworm. We discuss 'The Double Dealer' by William Congreve, Strike's interview with Liz Tassel, and Robin and Strike's drive to Devon to interview Daniel Chard.Next episode (3 April): Chapters 29-31Links:www.thesefilespod.comwww.ko-fi.com/thesefilespodwww.facebook.com/thesefilespodwww.twitter.com/thesefilespodwww.instagram.com/thesefilespodhttp://thesefilespod.tumblr.com

Today, we have the second half of our first ever call-in episode to discuss the Ink Black Heart TV adaptation! Special thanks to our guests in part 2!: Franzi, Amanda, Leslie, Jack, LB, Mary, Evy, Lucy, Caro, Afton, Mary Anne, Franchesca, AnneNext episode (20 March): Chapters 27-28Links:www.thesefilespod.comwww.ko-fi.com/thesefilespodwww.facebook.com/thesefilespodwww.twitter.com/thesefilespodwww.instagram.com/thesefilespodhttp://thesefilespod.tumblr.com

This week, we cover chapters 24-26 of The Silkworm. We discuss Strike's dream about Charlotte (a LOT), he and Robin's visit to Talgarth Road, and his stakeout of Jerry Waldegrave's house.Next episode (13 March): IBH Adaptation Call-In Episode, Part 2Next book episode (20 March): Chapters 27-28Links:https://www.yorkpress.co.uk/news/10529041.york-minsters-heart-of-yorkshire-window-a-popular-destination-for-love-struck-couples/https://visionjournal.edu.mk/social/index.php/1/article/download/174/171/797#:~:text=Their%20architectural%20elements%20were%20carefully,religious%20experience%20for%20the%20faithful.www.thesefilespod.comwww.ko-fi.com/thesefilespodwww.facebook.com/thesefilespodwww.twitter.com/thesefilespodwww.instagram.com/thesefilespodhttp://thesefilespod.tumblr.com

Today, we have the first half of our first ever call-in episode to discuss the Ink Black Heart TV adaptation - spoiler alert, we loved it! Special thanks to our guests in part 1!: Rachael, Amy, Mary, Hillary, Ali, Iris, Katie, Lindsay, Danielle, Amy, Annachiara, LouiseNext episode (6 March): Chapters 24-26 (The Silkworm)Links:www.thesefilespod.comwww.ko-fi.com/thesefilespodwww.facebook.com/thesefilespodwww.instagram.com/thesefilespodwww.twitter.com/thesefilespodhttp://thesefilespod.tumblr.com

This week, we cover chapters 22 and 23 of The Silkworm. We discuss Robin postponing the wedding, Strike's birthday gift, and Strike's visit to Anstis and his wife.Next episode (6 March): Chapter 24-26Links:www.thesefilespod.comwww.ko-fi.com/thesefilespodwww.facebook.com/thesefilespodwww.instagram.com/thesefilespodwww.twitter.com/thesefilespodhttp://thesefilespod.tumblr.com

This week, we're covering chapters 19-21 of The Silkworm. We discuss our first update regarding the ninth Strike book, Matthew's mother's death, and Strike visiting Leonora and Orlando. Next episode (20 February): Chapters 22-23 Links: www.thesefilespod.com www.ko-fi.com/thesefilespod www.facebook.com/thesefilespod www.twitter.com/thesefilespod www.instagram.com/thesefilespod http://thesefilespod.tumblr.com

This week, we cover chapters 15-18 of The Silkworm. We discuss Strike's birthday party, discovering Quine at Talgarth Road, and Robin's reaction to the news. Next episode (6 February): Chapters 19-21 Links: www.thesefilespod.com www.ko-fi.com/thesefilespod www.facebook.com/thesefilespod www.instagram.com/thesefilespod www.twitter.com/thesefilespod http://thesefilespod.tumblr.com

Today, we cover chapters 13 and 14 of The Silkworm. We discuss the latest exciting news about the completion of The Hallmarked Man, the Roper-Chard party, and Strike reading Bombyx Mori for the first time. Next episode (23 January): Chapters 15-18 Links: www.thesefilespod.com www.ko-fi.com/thesefilespod www.facebook.com/thesefilespod www.twitter.com/thesefilespod www.instagram.com/thesefilespod http://thesefilespod.tumblr.com

Today, we cover chapters 10-12 of The Silkworm. We discuss Kathryn Kent's blog, the awkward meeting between Robin, Matthew, and Strike, and Strike's first meeting with Nina Lascelles. Next episode (9 January): Chapters 13-15 Links: www.thesefilespod.com www.ko-fi.com/thesefilespod www.facebook.com/thesefilespod www.twitter.com/thesefilespod www.instagram.com/thesefilespod http://thesefilespod.tumblr.com

This week, we cover chapters 8-9 of The Silkworm. We discuss exciting news about the upcoming BBC adaptation of The Ink Black Heart, Strike's interview with Liz Tassel, and his encounter with Kathryn Kent. Next episode (26 December): Chapters 10-12 Links: www.thesefilespod.com www.ko-fi.com/thesefilespod www.facebook.com/thesefilespod www.twitter.com/thesefilespod www.instagram.com/thesefilespod http://thesefilespod.tumblr.com

This week, we cover chapters 4-7 of The Silkworm. We discuss Matthew's rescheduling of the meeting between he, Robin, and Strike, Strike's interview with Christian Fisher, as well as his first update to Leonora. Next episode (12 December): Chapters 8-9 Links: www.thesefilespod.com www.ko-fi.com/thesefilespod www.facebook.com/thesefilespod www.twitter.com/thesefilespod www.instagram.com/thesefilespod http://thesefilespod.tumblr.com

In this week's episode, we begin our reread of The Silkworm, covering chapters 1-3, including all of the Strike news we missed out on in between seasons. Next episode (29 November): Chapters 4-7 Links: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-1327130/Tom-Joness-illegitimate-child-night-stand-tells-rage-pain.html https://www.hogwartsprofessor.com/science-in-cormoran-strike-narrative-misdirection-or-plain-old-error-part-i-dna-and-paternity-testing/ www.thesefilespod.com www.ko-fi.com/thesefilespod www.facebook.com/thesefilespod www.twitter.com/thesefilespod www.instagram.com/thesefilespod http://thesefilespod.tumblr.com

We're back this week for a bit of an unhinged bonus episode celebrating the 40th birthday of Sneha, one of our listeners, discussing JKR's latest THM header, and our plans to cover The Silkworm. Links: www.thesefilespod.com www.ko-fi.com/thesefilespod www.facebook.com/thesefilespod www.twitter.com/thesefilespod www.instagram.com/thesefilespod http://thesefilespod.tumblr.com

Today, we have a special bonus episode with bloopers and outtakes from the second half of season 4, covering The Running Grave. We hope you enjoy these clips that didn’t make the final cut! Links: www.thesefilespod.com www.ko-fi.com/thesefilespod www.facebook.com/thesefilespod www.instagram.com/thesefilespod www.twitter.com/thesefilespod http://thesefilespod.tumblr.com