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The Strike & Ellacott Files

NewE26: The Three DsOctober 30, 2026 · 1 h 11 min
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About the podcast

An unofficial podcast by three women who love all things relating to Robert Galbraith's Cormoran Strike and Robin Ellacott series.

Episodes 174

  1. E26: The Three Ds

    1 h 11 minSeason 6 · Episode 28

    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 …

    Show notes

    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

  2. E25: (Don't) Be My Valentine

    1 h 26 minSeason 6 · Episode 27

    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 …

    Show notes

    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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  3. E24: More Precious Than Rubies

    1 h 18 minSeason 6 · Episode 26

    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 …

    Show notes

    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

    Links:

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  4. E23: Pat Is The Captain Now

    1 h 16 minSeason 6 · Episode 25

    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 …

    Show notes

    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


    Links:

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  5. E22: Captain Ilsa Has Abandoned Ship

    1 h 6 minSeason 6 · Episode 24

    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) …

    Show notes

    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


    Links:

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  6. E21: Vault Body Pics > Kim Body Pics

    1 h 6 minSeason 23 · Episode 6

    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 …

    Show notes

    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

    Links:

    www.thesefilespod.com

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  7. E20: She Doth, She Doth Indeed

    1 h 46 minSeason 6 · Episode 22

    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 …

    Show notes

    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







  8. Season 6 Outtakes, Part 2

    48 minSeason 6 · Episode 21Bonus

    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 …

    Show notes

    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


    Links:

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  9. E19: Horcruxes, Not Hallows (ft Kurt)

    1 h 44 minSeason 6 · Episode 20

    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 …

    Show notes

    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 2

    Links:

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    www.thesefilespod.com

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  10. E18: Bobbin for Whiskey

    1 h 48 minSeason 6 · Episode 19

    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 …

    Show notes

    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 Kurt

    Links:

    www.thesefilespod.com

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  11. E17: Tainted Love

    1 h 50 minSeason 6 · Episode 18

    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 …

    Show notes

    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 36-39

    Links:

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  12. E16: Unromantic, Unwilling, Unbearable

    1 h 36 minSeason 6 · Episode 17

    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 …

  13. E15: The Pickled Interviews

    1 h 52 minSeason 6 · Episode 16

    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) …

  14. E14: The Cursed Cut & Paste Episode

    2 h 30 minSeason 6 · Episode 15

    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 …

  15. Season 6 Outtakes, Part 1

    44 minSeason 6 · Episode 14Bonus

    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 …

  16. E13: A Crunchy Mystery

    1 h 35 minSeason 6 · Episode 13

    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 …

  17. E12: Sleep Tight, Everyone Except Murphy

    1 h 27 minSeason 6 · Episode 12

    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 …

  18. E11: Fowl Play

    1 h 47 minSeason 6 · Episode 11

    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 …

  19. E10: The Clues are in the Charms

    1 h 27 minSeason 6 · Episode 10

    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 …

  20. E9: Keeping the Peace

    1 h 20 minSeason 6 · Episode 9

    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 …

  21. E8: Swamp of Shoulds

    2 h 3 minSeason 6 · Episode 8

    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 …

  22. E7: Super Secret Sensitive Info

    1 h 54 minSeason 6 · Episode 7

    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 …

  23. E6: Jube Cubed

    1 h 55 minSeason 6 · Episode 6

    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 …

  24. E5: Love of the Soul

    1 h 43 minSeason 6 · Episode 5

    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 …

  25. E4: The Worst of It

    2 h 4 minSeason 6 · Episode 4

    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 …

  26. E3: THM Listener Reaction Call-In, Part 2

    2 h 10 minSeason 6 · Episode 3

    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 …

  27. E2: THM Listener Reaction Call-In Episode, Part 1

    2 h 1 minSeason 6 · Episode 2Bonus

    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 …

  28. E1: The Hallmarked Man Review & Reactions

    1 h 60 minSeason 6 · Episode 1

    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/thesefil …

  29. The Hallmarked Man Listener Predictions

    2 h 48 minSeason 5 · Episode 24Bonus

    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 …

  30. Happy 60th Birthday, JK Rowling!

    17 minSeason 5 · Episode 23Bonus

    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 …

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