Mystery Maniacs

Maniacs, In Podcast 97 (S16 E02), a killer takes inspiration from art by using a bag, a front-end loader and a chandelier. Does my butt look big with this face on it? Sign up for our newsletter here - https://midsomermaniacs.transistor.fm/ Save our Wall Paintings- English Heritage https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/support-us/our-appeals/wallpaintings/ Wood Cuts  What did Nelson find under Kate’s...

Maniacs, In Podcast 96 (S16 E016), a murderer just wants everyone to get along at Christmas! So what if a few people die? Listen... at your peril! Shuffle https://getshuffle.app/ Gwilym Lee in Animal Ark Pluckley https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pluckley Mark Heap in Spaced Old Speckled Hen Ad https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kMk_rtdkSCA Ghost Watch https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0200659/ Gef The Mongoo...

Maniacs, Have you ever wondered how an episode of Midsomer Murders is written? In mini-episode 13, we interview the amazing Lisa Holdsworth. Lisa has penned episodes of Midsomer Murders, New Tricks and Call the Midwife. In the interview, we ask about writing for Midsomer, finding ways to kill people, hamster-themed underpants and Ted Lasso! Linda Holdsworth Twitter - https://twitter.com/WorksWithW...

Maniacs, In Podcast 95 (S15 E06), a prolific character uses various cheese implements...and cows to kill. Life in the country sure makes you nuts! An episode where we say maggots too many times!   Lisa Holdsworth Remember to send us your questions for Linda. She wrote the following Midsomers:  Red in Tooth & Claw (2017) Saints and Sinners (2016) A Vintage Murder (2015) Schooled in Murder (2013...

Maniacs, In Podcast 943 (S15 E05), a religious fanatic knocks out a doctor, kidnaps a child and has a flat tire and she isn’t even the murderer! Chess head wear Bonkers style! The Fisheries House  https://www.hertsad.co.uk/lifestyle/property/home-of-the-week-the-fisheries-chorleywood-rickmansworth-5062332 Eat Locals Battle Chess https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_Chess The Hind House https://www...

Maniacs, In Podcast 93 (S15 E04), in a love letter to Hammer Horror a killer uses a fork, a knife and a roll of bandages to kill. That's quite the delivery service! Jones’ 50th Episode What is the Mystery Vegetable in the Box? Stella’s Beautiful Thatch Hammer Film Productions https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hammer_Film_Productions The Dutch Angle https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ll6k2_cQ38E Maria Jos...

Maniacs, In Podcast 92 (S15 E03), a masked killer uses a rock, a spear and a ruined bronze-age artifact to make sure the local amateur astronomy club has lots of room for new members.   I’m not an astronomer, but I play one on a podcast.  The Poirot House - https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-9756825/Grade-II-listed-country-house-featured-Poirot-Midsomer-Murders-goes-sale-2-5million.html   Di...

Maniacs, In Podcast 91 (S15 E02), a disgruntled cottage owner murders using a syringe and a number nine gas can! Spider-man and the Jones’ Inbox! Who thinks up these captions? Lovejoy, Actually Podcast https://www.lovejoyactually.com/listen/2021/6/16/69-double-edged-sword Betty Jackson’s Robe Redesign  https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1166423/Judges-horror-designer-Betty-Jackson-robes-look...

Maniacs, In Podcast 90 (S15 E01), a killer uses super strength and speed to kill with a log and a gargoyle, yet manages to make reenactment a competitive sport. Outta the way, Plebs! LMF! Slipstream   Thanks again for listening!   Mark & Sarah Social media Show - @midsomermaniacs Sarah - @intellagirl Mark - @typewriter Instagram - @midsomermaniacs Midsomermaniacs.com midsomertravel.co.uk 

Maniacs, In Podcast 89 (S14 E08), a killer uses a bola, an oboe, a shotgun and causes Sarah to do several dubious google searches. Buttocks to you! Pleasuring Her Majesty! The Rivingtons - Papa Oom Mow Mow https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EQrQjNNZCAo White-throated Sparrow https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KM9AHOXhu1A Grey go away bird https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BsO7XL2W7K0 New Caledonian Giant...

Maniacs, In Podcast 88 (S14 E07), a killer throttles a nun and a priest, that is no way to get into heaven! My Dad was an African mercenary and all I got were these lousy trousers. With special guests Em and Pol from the Lovejoy, Actually podcast! Lovejoy, Actually Info Instagram - @lovejoypod Twitter - @lovejoypod British Podcasting Awards https://www.britishpodcastawards.com/vote Jim Bowen &...

Maniacs, In Podcast 87 (S14 E06), an angry mob kills a revenue man and a priest and that's not the  worst part of the episode. Put on your antler hat and drink some rough cider, because there is a whole lotta shakin’ goin on! Send John Barnaby Merch Ideas!     Cerne Giant https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cerne_Abbas_Giant Firefox Hawk The Slayer The Beautician and the Beast         Thanks again for l...

Maniacs, In Podcast 86, we welcome Special Guests the Loremen (@loremenpodcast)! A killer who is psychotic for no reason kills a farmer, a druid and then is killed by his accomplice all for a hoard some school kids end up with! Maniac merch! -    https://shop.spreadshirt.com/midsomer-maniacs-podcast/ Send John Barnaby Merch Ideas!     Loremen Info http://www.loremenpodcast.com/ http://www.loremenp...

Folks, Here are links to the podcasts we mentioned. History Extra Podcast https://www.historyextra.com/period/ancient-history/stonehenge-why-built-history-greatest-mysteries-mike-pitts-podcast/ Stuff You Should Know Podcast https://www.iheart.com/podcast/105-stuff-you-should-know-26940277/episode/how-stonehenge-works-29467598/?keyid=Stuff%20You%20Should%20Know&keyid=How%20Stonehenge%20Works&am...

Maniacs, In Podcast 85,  a murderer with a bad motive kills an apartment dweller, blows up a boat and stabs a cult member. Egg-chucking yobs and the logistics of love rooms all combine to make us all feel oblong. What kind of tree are you? Send John Barnaby Merch Ideas!     The Oblong Box https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Oblong_Box_(short_story) Arthur Scargill Chandler & Company  https://www...

Maniacs, In Podcast 84 (S14 E03), a killer is imitating murders from the past until they run out of time. Welcome to Great Worthy, where all the men are creepy and the donkeys are well-looked after.  Murderpedia https://murderpedia.org/ Skeletons(2010) Kim Ferris and Her husband again Bluebeard (1972) George Henry Lamson https://murderpedia.org/male. L/l/lamson-george.htm Desiderata https://en.wik...

Maniacs, In Podcast 83 (S14 E02), what do two old shut-ins have to do with a suit wearing canoeist, stacks of paper, a squash court and pooh sticks? Join us and find out! Scott Reader - The Prop Guy  https://www.tiktok.com/@scottpropandroll?lang=en Collyer Brothers https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Collyer_brothers Kurtsystems https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EnLv0-UMMIA Kayak https://en.wikipedia.org/...

Maniacs, In Mini-episode 10,  we ask you to look at beer taps, soldiers, microfiche and Nellie the Elephant! Maniac merch! -    https://shop.spreadshirt.com/midsomer-maniacs-podcast/ Upcoming Episodes 5/3     Episode 83 -  - "Dark Secrets" 5/10     Episode 84 - - "Echoes of the Dead"     Thanks again for listening!   Mark & Sarah Social media Show - @midsomermaniacs Sarah - @intellagirl Mark -...

Maniacs, In Podcast 82 (S14 E01), we cover John Barnaby’s first episode in which a maniacal killer commits homicide with automobiles, twice! The Robinson’s have moved! Maniac merch! -    https://shop.spreadshirt.com/midsomer-maniacs-podcast/ The Mystery Hour https://www.lbc.co.uk/radio/special-shows/the-mystery-hour/ St Trinian’s School https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/St_Trinian%27s_School Sykes’  C...

Maniacs, In Mini-episode 10,  we challenge you to count pallets, dream catchers, “American Werewolf In London” references and find Sinatra!  / Maniac merch! -    https://shop.spreadshirt.com/midsomer-maniacs-podcast/ Upcoming Episodes 4/26       Episode 82 - - "Death in the Slow Lane" 4/30     Mini Episode 11 - S22 E02 - - "The Stitcher Society" 5/3     Episode 83 -  - "Dark Secrets" 5/10     Epis...

Maniacs, Just a little announcement to cover our releases over the next few weeks.  Mini Episode 10 - S22 E01 - 4/23 - "The Wolf Hunter of Little Worthy" Episode 82 - 4/26 - "Death in the Slow Lane" Mini Episode 11 - S22 E02 -  4/30 - "The Stitcher Society" Episode 83 - 5/3 - "Dark Secrets" - Hoarders Episode 84 - 5/10 - "Echoes of the Dead" We will return 4/23! Maniac merch for a good cause! -   ...

Maniacs, In mini-episode 08, we cover the best bits of Tom, Joyce and Cully Barnaby.  Maniac merch for a good cause! -    https://shop.spreadshirt.com/midsomer-maniacs-podcast/ We will return 4/26!    Thanks again for listening!   Mark & Sarah Social media Show - @midsomermaniacs Sarah - @intellagirl Mark - @typewriter Instagram - @midsomermaniacs Midsomermaniacs.com midsomertravel.co.uk Midso...

In Podcast 81 (S13 E08), a murderer drowns a chav, smashes a golfer and decks some pecs with a Pec Deck. All of this over a spa, or a book, or goats or sheep or right of way. Tom, Joyce and Culley’s last episode! Toodle-pip! Maniac merch for a good cause! - https://shop.spreadshirt.com/midsomer-maniacs-podcast/

Maniacs, In Podcast 80 (S13 E07), a village election leads to a murders with broken bottles, a door and concrete. Who has time to milk a jellyfish? Maniac merch for a good cause! -    https://shop.spreadshirt.com/midsomer-maniacs-podcast/ Best Barnaby Bits Please send your Best Barnaby Bits to midsomermaniacs@gmail.com or twitter or instagram.   Mini Episodes of Season 21 Mini-episode 01  - "The P...

Maniacs, In Podcast 79 (S13 E06), a teleporting Grandpa McDaddy kills a two-timing lawyer, a boxing promoter and a Stark all with the aid of his teleportation powers and ignoring geography. They put the letters where? Maniac merch for a good cause! -    https://shop.spreadshirt.com/midsomer-maniacs-podcast/ Best Barnaby Bits Please send your Best Barnaby Bits to midsomermaniacs@gmail.com or twitte...