The Strike & Ellacott Files

In honor of finally getting a date for the release of the cover and blurb of The Ink Black Heart, we’re back with Sam early this week for the episode that concludes this reread of The Cuckoo’s Calling. In this episode, we discuss Jo's Twitter header change, Strike's immensely satisfying final showdown with Lula Landry's killer, and the potential meaning behind the phrase 'I am become a name.' Link...

We're back this week for another episode, this time covering chapters 13 and 14 of Part 4. In this episode, we cover Rochelle's funeral as well as Strike's visit to Lady Bristow against her son's wishes, and discuss the concept of Bristow and Allison and Strike and Robin being foils to each other. Only one more episode before we conclude our reread of The Cuckoo's Calling! Links: www.thesefilespod...

We're back this week for another episode, this time covering chapters 10-12 of Part 4 with Paula, a previous guest from last season and one of the co-founders of StrikeFans.com. In this episode, we discuss the announcements of who will be playing Gloria Conti and Irene Hickson in the TV adaptation of Troubled Blood , Jo's latest Strike Twitter spree, a lot about Strike and Lucy's differences in co...

We're back this week for a new episode, covering chapters 7-9 of Part 4. In this episode, we cover the announcement of our brand new website, challenge each others' impressions of Ciara Porter and her connection to Duffield, and Robin's reaction to Strike getting his groove back. Links: https://www.theguardian.com/media/2008/may/08/privacy.medialaw www.thesefilespod.com www.twitter.com/thesefilesp...

We're back this week for another episode, this time covering chapters 3-6 of Part 4 of The Cuckoo's Calling with Sam. In this episode, we discuss Strike and Robin's visit to Kentigern Gardens, Strike's interview with Marlene Higson, and the aftermath of Strike discovering that Charlotte was engaged to Jago Ross. (Strike really just wants Robin to know that she's a very nice person.) Links: www.twi...

We're back this week for another episode, covering chapters 9-10 of part 3, and chapters 1-2 of part 4.  In this episode, we cover Robin and Lucy's first encounter, Lucy's coping mechanisms, and Strike's interview with Guy Somé. Links: www.twitter.com/thesefilespod http://thesefilespod.tumblr.com https://www.instagram.com/thesefilespod/ https://fightthenewdrug.org www.twitter.com/fightthenewdrug h...

We're back this week for a new episode, this time covering chapters 5-8 of part 3 of The Cuckoo's Calling. In this episode, we discuss Strike's internal monologue after seeing Robin in the green dress, his analysis of Charlotte's text, and his first and only meeting with Rochelle. Link: www.twitter.com/thesefilespod

We're back this week for another episode, time time covering chapters 1-4 of Part 3 of The Cuckoo's Calling. In this episode, Sam joins us to discuss the latest updates in the fandom (namely JKR's new Twitter header and Troubled Blood filming in Cornwall) and head deep into our feelings as we discuss the relationship between Strike and Lucy, their childhoods and the famous green dress scene. Links...

We're back this week for a special bonus episode, this time covering something either you love, or you hate...epigraphs in the Strike series. In this episode, we discuss all aspects of the epigraphs, including why they're important, what they add to the text, and even a few predictions for what we might be able to expect in The Ink Black Heart. Our special guests today are Dr Beatrice Groves and N...

We're back this week for a new episode, this time covering chapters 9 through 11 of part 2 of The Cuckoo's Calling. In this episode, we discuss the recent filming for Troubled Blood in Skegness, Bristow's increasingly suspicious body language, and the poor first impression Wardle makes on us in our first conversation with him. Links mentioned: http://strikefans.com/filming-troubled-blood-in-skegne...

We're back this week for another episode, this time covering chapters 5-8 of part 2 of The Cuckoo's Calling. In this episode, we see the beginnings of Robin taking on a more long-term role at the agency, the interviews with Derrick Wilson and Kieran Kolovas-Jones, and an introduction to Lucy and her...less endearing qualities. Links mentioned: https://twitter.com/editorarocco/status/14924857439477...

We're back this week with a new episode, this time covering chapters 1-4 of Part 2 of The Cuckoo's Calling. In this episode, we review the media coverage of Lula's death, see the area around Kentigern Gardens for the first time, and talk a lot about how awful Matthew is. Links mentioned: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charles_Dana_Gibson https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emmeline_Pankhurst http://strik...

We're back this week for a new episode, this time covering chapters 4 through 7 of part 1 of The Cuckoo's Calling. In this episode, among other things, we explain the joke that embarrasses Strike and Robin, contemplate Charlotte's appetite for revenge, and see the beginnings of the Lula Landry investigation take shape. Links referenced: www.twitter.com/thesefilespod https://robert-galbraith.com/co...

We're back this week for a brand new season of The Strike and Ellacott Files, starting our reread of The Cuckoo's Calling! In this episode, we'll be covering prologue and chapters 1-3 of part 1. We meet our heroes for the first time, get introduced to the case that frames the novel, and spend most of the episode laughing about the sheer dramatic irony of it all. Our next episode will cover chapter...

We're back this week for a new episode, this time compiling all of the bloopers from this season of The Strike & Ellacott Files! Thank you for all of your support, and we can't wait to get started in January with our reread of The Cuckoo's Calling. www.twitter.com/thesefilespod

We're back this week for a new episode, this time covering our own as well as our favorite listener predictions for the next Strike novel, The Ink Black Heart! In this episode, we discuss ring theory (as done by John Granger), as well as many other popular theories concerning Rokeby, upcoming romance, and much more... A bloopers episode for this season is to follow. Links: https://www.hogwartsprof...

We're back this week for an episode covering the another set of chapters you all have been waiting for...the final chapters of Troubled Blood, 72 and 73. We're also joined by our lovely friend Clara of the Denmark Street Deep Dive podcast as we discuss the implications of the discussion of perfume in Liberty, the meaning behind the Anna Karenina reference in the closing lines, as well as much, muc...

We're back this week, covering the exciting killer reveal in chapters 69 through 71 of Troubled Blood. In this episode, our heroes' year-long investigation comes to a close, with Robin and Barclay honing in on Margot's body, and Strike confronting Margot's killer. Comes complete with a theme song for Barclay and Robin's grave-digging adventures! Links:  www.twitter.com/thesefilespod  htt...

We're back this week for a new episode, this time covering chapters 66 through 68 of Troubled Blood. In this episode, we finally hear Gloria Conti's story, figure out some more important clues, and watch in awe as Strike outwits Dennis Creed.

We're back this week, this time covering chapters 63 through 65 of Troubled Blood. In this episode, we see the introduction of The Blue Dress, Robin and Strike's road trip to Skegness to interview Douthewaite, and an intriguing theory from Lindsay regarding the swans that make an appearance!

We're back this week for another episode, this time covering chapters 60-62 of Troubled Blood. In this episode, we delve into our heroes' reactions to the curry scene, discuss Pat's horrible taste in men, and see Strike and Robin have another fight that continues to help level the emotional playing field between them. Link: www.twitter.com/thesefilespod

We're back this week for another episode, this time covering chapters 57-59 of Troubled Blood with our dear friend Clara, of the Denmark Street Deep Dive podcast! In this episode, we cover the events leading up to the biggest advancement in Strike and Robin's relationship thus far, all while shaking our collective fists at Barclay and cheering at Morris's firing. Links: Our Twitter: www.twitter.co...

We're back this week for another episode, this time covering chapters 54 through 56 of Troubled Blood . In this episode, we cover Charlotte's suicide attempt and Strike's complicated emotions surrounding it, Robin finally being rid of Matthew, and the unexpectedly hilarious interview with Betty Fuller. Links: www.twitter.com/sefilespod http://cornishword.co.uk/rudhek-is-the-cornish-word-for-robin/...

Kenz, Pools, and Lindsay are back for another episode, joined by Sam, this time covering chapters 50 through 53 of Troubled Blood. In this episode, we cover Strike and Robin's interviews with Janice and Brian Tucker, and the Bayliss sisters, and well as Strike's hilarious jealousy regarding Morris. www.twitter.com/thesefilespod http://strikefans.com/nightingale-grove-hither-green/ http://strikefan...

Kenz, Lindsay and Pools are back this week for another episode, this time covering chapters 47 through 49 of Troubled Blood. In this episode, some of the things we cover include your amazing feedback to our Odyssey theory, the aftermath of Joan's funeral, and Robin's incredible interview with Satchwell. Stay tuned for our next episode, covering chapters 50 through 53! Keep up to date with our upda...