The Strike & Ellacott Files

E17: Tainted Love 04.06.2026 1ч 50мин

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

E16: Unromantic, Unwilling, Unbearable 21.05.2026 1ч 35мин

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

E15: The Pickled Interviews 07.05.2026 1ч 52мин

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

E14: The Cursed Cut & Paste Episode 23.04.2026 2ч 30мин

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

Season 6 Outtakes, Part 1 02.04.2026 44мин

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

E13: A Crunchy Mystery 12.03.2026 1ч 34мин

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

E12: Sleep Tight, Everyone Except Murphy 06.03.2026 1ч 26мин

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

E11: Fowl Play 13.02.2026 1ч 47мин

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

E10: The Clues are in the Charms 30.01.2026 1ч 26мин

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

E9: Keeping the Peace 16.01.2026 1ч 20мин

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

E8: Swamp of Shoulds 02.01.2026 2ч 2мин

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

E7: Super Secret Sensitive Info 19.12.2025 1ч 54мин

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

E6: Jube Cubed 05.12.2025 1ч 55мин

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

E5: Love of the Soul 21.11.2025 1ч 43мин

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

E4: The Worst of It 07.11.2025 2ч 4мин

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

E3: THM Listener Reaction Call-In, Part 2 09.10.2025 2ч 9мин

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

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

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

E1: The Hallmarked Man Review & Reactions 03.09.2025 1ч 59мин

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

The Hallmarked Man Listener Predictions 24.08.2025 2ч 47мин

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 60th Birthday, JK Rowling! 31.07.2025 17мин

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