The Strike & Ellacott Files

Episódios

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  Season 6 Outtakes, Part 2 16.07.2026 48min

  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
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  E19: Horcruxes, Not Hallows (ft Kurt) 02.07.2026 1h 44min

  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
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  E18: Bobbin for Whiskey 18.06.2026 1h 47min

  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
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  E17: Tainted Love 04.06.2026 1h 50min

  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
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  E16: Unromantic, Unwilling, Unbearable 21.05.2026 1h 35min

  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
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  E15: The Pickled Interviews 07.05.2026 1h 52min

  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
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  E14: The Cursed Cut & Paste Episode 23.04.2026 2h 30min

  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
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  Season 6 Outtakes, Part 1 02.04.2026 44min

  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
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  E13: A Crunchy Mystery 12.03.2026 1h 34min

  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
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  E12: Sleep Tight, Everyone Except Murphy 06.03.2026 1h 26min

  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
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  E11: Fowl Play 13.02.2026 1h 47min

  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
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  E10: The Clues are in the Charms 30.01.2026 1h 26min

  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
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  E9: Keeping the Peace 16.01.2026 1h 20min

  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
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  E8: Swamp of Shoulds 02.01.2026 2h 2min

  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
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  E7: Super Secret Sensitive Info 19.12.2025 1h 54min

  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
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  E6: Jube Cubed 05.12.2025 1h 55min

  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
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  E5: Love of the Soul 21.11.2025 1h 43min

  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
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  E4: The Worst of It 07.11.2025 2h 4min

  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
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  E3: THM Listener Reaction Call-In, Part 2 09.10.2025 2h 9min

  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
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  E2: THM Listener Reaction Call-In Episode, Part 1 25.09.2025 2h

  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