Whodunnit Dinners Podcast

We kick off our Agatha Christie season with The Mysterious Mr Quin, a collection of supernatural short stories. Helen shares some easy and tasty Italian canapes and we shoe-horn Jason Statham in again. Theme tune: Dan McCullough Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Agatha Christie and the Podcast 02:59 Exploring Agatha Christie's Works 05:54 The Character of Mr. Satterthwaite 08:58 The Mysterious Mr...

To kick off Season 3, Katie and Helen discuss the famous Agatha Christie play The Mousetrap (without giving away who-dunnit) and set up the new season, which is All About Agatha. Theme Tune: Dan McCullough Resources The Mousetrap - Official Website - https://the-mousetrap.co.uk/ Agatha Christie - Wikipedia - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Agatha_Christie The Mousetrap on Wikipedia - https://en.wiki...

WhoDunnit Dinners Podcast Season 3 launches next Monday. Find out more and discover what Katie and Helen are up to in our first episode.

Helen and Katie discuss the rich literary world of Umberto Eco's 'The Name of the Rose,' delving into its detective brilliance, humour, historical depth, and semiotic layers. But fear not, there are healthy doses of irrelevance and lashings of Black Pudding to lighten the tone. Resources Get the book: The Name of the Rose by Umberto Eco Umberto Eco's Official Website Get the Book:...

Helen and Katie discuss Johana Gustawsson's The Bleeding and wonder why anyone would want to eat Poutine, but invite their listeners to correct them... Chapters 00:00 Introduction to the Podcast and Hosts 01:00 The Challenge of Finding the Perfect Poutine 02:13 Introduction to 'The Bleeding' and Its Author 03:04 The Unique Structure of 'The Bleeding' Across Three Time Periods 0...

The Whodunnit Dinners Podcast crew discusses Murder at Mount Fuji by Shizuko Natsuki. The discussion ranges from Mount Fuji itself to the position of women in Japanese society, from Japanese v Western food and whether cumin in gratin is a good idea! Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Whodunit Dinners Podcast 02:13 Food Challenge and Book Club Dynamics 03:03 Exploring 'Murder at Mount Fuji' by...

Join Helen and Katie as they compare two very different murder mysteries to watch over the Easter holiday, explore an unusual Swedish Easter tradition, and discuss the controversy around Cadbury's chocolate. Chapters 00:00 Easter Special Introduction 00:59 Murder Mystery Recommendations 03:47 Exploring 'The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo' 09:35 Comparing Film Adaptations 13:12 Cultural In...

In this episode, hosts Katie and Helen explore the intersection of murder mysteries, London history, and food, with a focus on West London in the 80s and Jamaican cuisine. They discuss a novel by Mike Phillips, delve into the history of fast food in the UK, debate the merits of a curly sausage at Wimpy (spoiler alert: there are no merits) and share a delicious jerk chicken recipe. Chapters 00:00In...

Join Helen and Katie for more of the Whodunnit Dinners Podcast as they explore Sherlock Holmes' 'The Sign of the Four,' delving into Victorian London, colonial history, and the intriguing culinary references, including the size of a grouse! Discover how literature, history, and food intertwine and decide whether you are posh enough to eat grouse. Resources The Sign of the Four by Arthu...

Join Helen and Katie as we explore the intriguing world of Ross Montgomery's new Cornish mystery novel set in 1910, delving into its plot, characters and historical context. And engage in the weighty debate: cream teas - jam on first or cream on first? Resources Ross Montgomery's Official Website - https://rossmontgomery.com Halley's Comet - NASA - https://solarsystem.nasa.gov/comets/h...

In this episode hosts Helen and Katie delve into the world of murder mystery dinner parties, focusing on the literary character Father Brown created by GK Chesterton. They explore his writing style, and the cultural context of his stories. The conversation then shifts to a fun exploration of beer and cheese pairings, where Helen shares her extensive research and tasting experiences (!) http://www....

In the first episode of Season 2, the Whodunnit Dinners Team, review the 'The Thin Man' , discuss tv film 'Knives Out: Wake Up Dead Man' and debate qualities of apple crumble. They explore character dynamics, themes of faith and atheism, and the importance of having absolutely no oats or raisins in apple crumble as a food pairing for their whodunit discussions. The episode conclude...

Get ready for Season 2 of the Whodunnit Dinners podcast. More eras, more genres, more mystery and most importantly more food. We've got literary and culinary treats aplenty coming in 2026. Like and subscribe so you don't miss a single one!

In this Christmas special of the Whodunnit dinners podcast, hosts Helen and Katie exchange mystery stories as gifts, specifically P.D. James' festive short stories and Dashiell Hammett's classic, The Thin Man. They explore the themes of mystery, food pairings, and the dynamics of the characters, while also critiquing the storytelling techniques and resolutions. The episode concludes with a discuss...

In the last episode of season 1 Katie McLaughlin and Helen Barbour discuss the Netflix series 'The Residence,' which combines humor and mystery set in the White House. The conversation highlights character dynamics, the unique detective Cordelia Cup, and the challenges of blending comedy with murder mystery. They move on to the history of the Pavlova - attempting to avoid the age-old origi...

In this episode of Whodunnit Dinners, hosts Helen Barbour and Katie McLaughlin delve into the world of murder mysteries in the 12th Century. We explore the intricacies of 12th-century monastic life, focusing on the food and social customs of the time. The discussion transitions to the book 'A Morbid Taste for Bones' by Ellis Peters, introducing the character of Brother Cadfael and the hist...

In this Halloween special episode of the Whodunnit Dinners podcast, hosts Katie McLaughlin and Helen Barbour get autumnal chills. They discuss the works of Stephen King, focusing on his themes and characterization (and very distinctive way of writing about food), before transitioning to Agatha Christie short stories. The conversation highlights the interplay between food and murder in literature,...

Summary In this episode of the Whodunnit Dinners podcast, hosts Katie McLaughlin and Helen Barbour explore the intersection of murder mysteries and culinary delights. They delve into the works of Donna Leon, particularly her Commissario Brunetti series, set in the enchanting city of Venice. The conversation covers the unique portrayal of Venice as a character, the development of Brunetti as a mode...

In this episode of Who Done It Dinners, hosts Helen Barbour and Katie McLaughlin explore the intersection of murder mysteries and culinary delights. They delve into Dorothy L. Sayers' first novel featuring Lord Peter Wimsey, 'Whose Body?', discussing its plot, character dynamics, and psychological depth. The conversation also touches on the colonial influences on British cuisine, leadi...

In this episode of Whodunnit Dinners, hosts Katie McLaughlin and Helen Barbour delve into the world of Agatha Christie, focusing on her novel 'A Murder is Announced.' They discuss the clever premise of the story, the character dynamics, and the impact of the post-war context on the story. The conversation also explores the connection between food and the mystery genre, culminating in the r...

In this episode of Whodunnit Dinners, hosts Helen Barbour and Katie McLaughlin explore the intersection of literature and cuisine, focusing on the book 'The Dirty Streets of Heaven' by Tad Williams and the culinary delight of burritos, particularly the Mission Burrito from San Francisco. The conversation delves into the themes of the book, character dynamics, and the cultural significance...

In this episode of Whodunnit Dinners, hosts Katie McLaughlin and Helen Barbour explore the world of murder mysteries, focusing on the character of Maigret from Georges Simenon's novels. They discuss the intricacies of the story 'Felicie', its characters, and the cultural context of the narrative. Alongside the literary analysis, they pair the discussion with traditional Northern French...

The Whodunnit Dinners podcast explores the very best in whodunnits from the classics of Agatha Christie to the latest Netflix series, all served with a discussion of appropriate food and/or drink - because it’s the Whodunnit…Dinners podcast. Each episode murder mystery dinner party writers share a whodunnit: a book, play, film, game, tv show and the dinner or food and drink inspired by that who du...

In this episode of Whodunnit Dinners, hosts Helen Barbour and Katie McLaughlin delve into the intriguing world of Japanese murder mysteries, focusing on 'The Honjin Murders' by Seishi Yokomitsu. They explore the book's locked room mystery format, the eccentric detective Kosuke Kindaichi, and the cultural context of post-war Japan. The conversation also highlights the connection between...