
An unofficial podcast by three women who love all things relating to Robert Galbraith's Cormoran Strike and Robin Ellacott series.
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 159 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | ArtsBooks | |||

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 27-28
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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... more
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... more
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 18-21
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Love this podcast! These girls feel like my own friends (aren’t we??)! Fun and interesting insight, relatable Strike thirst, and contagious enthusiasm for the series. I just found TSEF last year. It’s been fun getting to re-read previous books with them and now I’m enjoying listening to their re-read of THM in realtime!
I love this podcast despite the fact that I’ve never read Harry Potter or listened to Taylor Swift. But, we have Strike and Robin in common. That’s all that matters :)
I have been listening to this podcast for a couple years now. Great Strike content. My only nitpick is similar to what another reviewer said, about how Lyndsey can sometimes be overbearing with her stances and a bit dismissive of other views. Too many instances of her saying “Sorry, I just can’t relate to that” instead of trying to understand. Empathy goes a long way in making discussions more engaging and productive.
I like how genuinely excited they are about the books, the pace and conversation is engaging and has wide-ranging references, Fun balance of smart reading and real life observations.
Okay I love the pod, truly and genuinely so what I’m about to say may sound a bit harsh, but bear with me. I love the goofy humor and literary content Pools provides, so insightful, so detailed, I appreciate and applaud you 👏🏻. I love the stability, rationalization, and dry humor Kenz brings, keeping everything on track and making excellent points about things from Robin’s point of view. And I LOVE Lyndsey, I think she is passionate and detailed oriented and dedicated to the Strike point of vi... more
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A vigorous, literature-focused show led by three women who share a deep obsession with the Strike and Ellacott universe. Across episodes, they dissect chapters, analyze character dynamics, and unpack romance, trauma, and mystery with sharp humor and thoughtful commentary. Thoughtful discussion of epigraphs, evolving relationships, and clues keeps listeners engaged, while informal banter and community involvement give the show a warm, conversational vibe that fans often cite as their favorite aspect. Notably, the trio builds a strong fan community, often forecasting plot twists and debating book-wide themes, which newcomers can leverage to enrich rereads or stay current with new installments.
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2. Dr. Louise Freeman
3. Kurt Schreyer
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