Whodunnit Dinners Podcast

Katie McLaughlin and Helen Barber swap Halloween book picks, one dark and one cosy. They also share spooky food ideas and a Halloween murder mystery game. Not one reference to Jason Statham, but plenty of inaccuracy and amusement. Timecodes 0:15 Welcome and the Halloween special 1:01 Helen's pick: three clues to guess the book 2:12 Meet Uketsu, the masked, anonymous Japanese author who started...

Helen and Katie conclude the Agatha Christie series with a 5 star review, and promise of Halloween treats to come! Theme tune: Dan McCullough Whodunnit Diners Website Have Yourself A Merry Little Murder Whodunnit Dinners Game Spectre At The Feast Whodunnit Dinners Game Chapters 00:00 Introduction to the Podcast and Theme Exploration 03:00 Diving into 'Crooked House' by Agatha Christie 05:5...

Katie and Helen explore the historical context of Agatha Christie's first Tommy and Tuppence novel, 'The Secret Adversary,' set against the backdrop of post-World War I Britain and the Lusitania sinking. There are lots of confident assertions, plenty of nonsense , a great recipe for toffee apples and Roy Wood from Wizzard! Theme tune: Dan McCullough Whodunnit Dinners Game - The Spy Who...

Helen and Katie discuss the classic Murder on the Orient Express and Katie reveals the secrets of Eastern Croatian cooking. Warning - terrible pronunciation of Croatian comes as standard! Theme Tune: Dan McCullough Whodunnit Dinners Game - Murder on the Leyton Orient Express Chasing The Donkey Blog Chapters 00:00 Introduction to the episode and guest 00:15 Introduction to Croatian cuisine and myst...

Helen and Katie discuss The Pale Horse, an 'occulty' Agatha Christie set in the early 70s. Beatniks and beers aplenty! Theme tune: Dan McCullough Whodunnit Dinners game: Bump off at the Bake Off Chapters 00:00 Introduction to the episode and main themes 01:08 Helen discusses the history of pubs from Roman times to the 1500s 02:22 The story behind 'The Pale Horse' and its biblical o...

Helen and Katie explore the world of Agatha Christie's early work, comparing the book 'The Seven Dials Mystery' with its Netflix adaptation, and delve into the history of fish and chips as a quintessential British dish. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to the discussion on Agatha Christie's early work 02:00 Setting the scene in 1929 London and the significance of the Seven Dials 04:00 C...

Helen and Katie explore Nemesis one of Agatha Christie's last novels, discuss the merits of Phillidephia Cheese and Marmite sandwiches and marvel at how Miss Marple is being 'sexed up'. Theme Tune: Dan McCullough Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Nemesis and Miss Marple's New Adventure 02:00 Background and Context of Nemesis 04:02 The Mystery's Setup and Initial Clues 07:59 The Jo...

Katie and Helen have done the hard work so you can lie back and enjoy a great summer holiday murder mystery read with a side order of traditional British sand-wiches or a nice ciabatta if you're a bit more flash. Theme tune: Dan McCullough Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Beach Reads and Podcast Hosts 01:00 Criteria for the Perfect Beach Murder Mystery 03:09 Helen's First Choice: A Caribbean...

Katie and Helen discuss Agatha's Christie's lesser known book, A Carribean Mystery. Will Miss Marple work outside of the English village of St Mary Meade? What is the difference between North American and Sub-Tropical PawPaw? And what has Jason Statham ever done for us? Theme Tune: Dan McCullough Chapters 00:00 Introduction to 'A Caribbean Mystery' and its setting 02:01 Helen and Katie discuss the...

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...