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This is a podcast exploring the world of the slow horses in Slough House created by Mick Herron. The book series has 6 books with the seventh releasing in February 2021 and an Apple TV+ show coming soon.

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    Barbican Station – The Last Voice You Hear by Mick Herron – Explored

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2025 66:41


    Find all previous and future episodes listed here or in your podcast app under “Barbican Station”. In this episode we discuss Mick Herron's second novel in the Oxford series, The Last Voice You Hear, with prolific author, Antony Johnston. We start with some spoiler free discussion of the book before getting into the novel's take … Continue reading Barbican Station – The Last Voice You Hear by Mick Herron – Explored

    Barbican Station – Nobody Walks

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 26, 2024 59:08


    Find all previous and future episodes listed here or in your podcast app under “Barbican Station”. Donate to #TeamEvie and the Literally Healing program at the Children's Hospital of Los Angeles. Go to either TinyURL.com/giveTE for a monetary donation or TinyURL.com/TeamE24, pick a book and make sure to pick Team Evie as the shipping location. … Continue reading Barbican Station – Nobody Walks

    Barbican Station – Down Cemetery Road

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2024 61:15


    Find all previous and future episodes listed here or in your podcast app under “Barbican Station”. Donate to #TeamEvie and the Literally Healing program at the Children's Hospital of Los Angeles. Go to either TinyURL.com/giveTE for a monetary donation or TinyURL.com/TeamE24, pick a book and make sure to pick Team Evie as the shipping location. … Continue reading Barbican Station – Down Cemetery Road

    Interview – Duane & Meredith Swierczynski on #TeamEvie

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2024 14:04


    Find all previous and future episodes listed here or in your podcast app under “Barbican Station”. Donate to #TeamEvie and the Literally Healing program at the Children's Hospital of Los Angeles. Go to TinyURL.com/giveTE to make a monetary donation to the Literally Healing program or go to TinyURL.com/TeamE24, pick a book and make sure to … Continue reading Interview – Duane & Meredith Swierczynski on #TeamEvie

    Barbican Station – SLOW HORSES Season 4 Finale Recap

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2024 77:53


    Find all previous and future episodes listed here or in your podcast app under “Barbican Station”. Donate to #TeamEvie and the Literally Healing program at the Children's Hospital of Los Angeles. Go to TinyURL.com/TeamE24, pick a book and make sure to pick Team Evie as the shipping location. I'll have more ways to donate soon, … Continue reading Barbican Station – SLOW HORSES Season 4 Finale Recap

    Barbican Station – SLOW HORSES Season 4 Episode 5 Recap

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2024 62:21


    Find all previous and future episodes listed here or in your podcast app under “Barbican Station”. Go on a tour of the real locations seen in SLOW HORSES. Go to https://www.squaremilesecrets.com/slow-horses and enter the coupon code SLOUGH for 20% off your tour. We are back to break down all the excitement of the season four … Continue reading Barbican Station – SLOW HORSES Season 4 Episode 5 Recap

    Barbican Station – SLOW HORSES Season 4 Episode 4 Recap

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2024 39:27


    Find all previous and future episodes listed here or in your podcast app under “Barbican Station”. Go on a tour of the real locations seen in SLOW HORSES. Go to https://www.squaremilesecrets.com/slow-horses and enter the coupon code SLOUGH for 20% off your tour. We are back to break down all the excitement of the season four … Continue reading Barbican Station – SLOW HORSES Season 4 Episode 4 Recap

    Barbican Station – SLOW HORSES Season 4 Episode 3 Recap

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2024 30:31


    Find all previous and future episodes listed here or in your podcast app under “Barbican Station”. Go on a tour of the real locations seen in SLOW HORSES. Go to https://www.squaremilesecrets.com/slow-horses and enter the coupon code SLOUGH for 20% off your tour. We are back to break down all the excitement of the season four … Continue reading Barbican Station – SLOW HORSES Season 4 Episode 3 Recap

    Barbican Station – Gary Oldman on SLOW HORSES Season 4

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2024 24:40


    Find all previous and future episodes listed here or in your podcast app under “Barbican Station”. We are back with a special treat for all the SLOW HORSES fans – a interview with Gary Oldman about the latest season. We get into his showdown with David Cartwright that's been building since season one and how … Continue reading Barbican Station – Gary Oldman on SLOW HORSES Season 4

    Barbican Station – SLOW HORSES Season 4 Episodes 1 and 2 Recap

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2024 60:51


    Find all previous and future episodes listed here or in your podcast app under “Barbican Station”. Go on a tour of the real locations seen in SLOW HORSES. Go to https://www.squaremilesecrets.com/slow-horses and enter the coupon code SLOUGH for 20% off your tour. We are back to break down all the excitement of the season four … Continue reading Barbican Station – SLOW HORSES Season 4 Episodes 1 and 2 Recap

    Barbican Station – SLOW HORSES Preview – SPOOK STREET Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2024 10:12


    Find all previous and future episodes listed here or in your podcast app under “Barbican Station”. Go on a tour of the real locations seen in SLOW HORSES. Go to https://www.squaremilesecrets.com/slow-horses and enter the coupon code SLOUGH for 20% off your tour. This episode is a review of the book Spook Street, which this season … Continue reading Barbican Station – SLOW HORSES Preview – SPOOK STREET Review

    Barbican Station – The Secret Hours by Mick Herron – Review with Tim Shipman

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2024 66:26


    Find all previous and future episodes listed here or in your podcast app under “Barbican Station”. This week we are back to talk about Mick Herron's latest book – The Secret Hours! I'm pleased to welcome The Sunday Times Senior Political Commentator Tim Shipman to the show. In the first half of the show we … Continue reading Barbican Station – The Secret Hours by Mick Herron – Review with Tim Shipman

    Barbican Station – SLOW HORSES Season Three Finale Recap

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2023 68:15


    Find all previous and future episodes listed here or in your podcast app under “Barbican Station”. Donate to Room to Read here or share the link – http://tinyurl.com/spiesread We're back to discuss the third season finale of the Apple TV Plus adaptation of Mick Herron's Slow Horses titled Footprints. This episode guest Matthew Bradford returns … Continue reading Barbican Station – SLOW HORSES Season Three Finale Recap

    Barbican Station – SLOW HORSES Season Three Episodes 5 Recap

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2023 43:16


    Find all previous and future episodes listed here or in your podcast app under “Barbican Station”. Donate to Room to Read here or share the link – http://tinyurl.com/spiesread We're back to discuss fifth episode of the third season of the Apple TV Plus adaptation of Mick Herron's Slow Horses titled Cleaning Up. This episode author … Continue reading Barbican Station – SLOW HORSES Season Three Episodes 5 Recap

    Barbican Station – SLOW HORSES Season Three Episodes 4 Recap

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2023 43:35


    Find all previous and future episodes listed here or in your podcast app under “Barbican Station”. Donate to Room to Read here or share the link – http://tinyurl.com/spiesread We're back to discuss fourth episode of the third season of the Apple TV Plus adaptation of Mick Herron's Slow Horses titled Uninvited Guests. We talk about … Continue reading Barbican Station – SLOW HORSES Season Three Episodes 4 Recap

    Barbican Station – SLOW HORSES Season Three Episodes 3 Recap

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2023 48:36


    Find all previous and future episodes listed here or in your podcast app under “Barbican Station”. Donate to Room to Read here or share the link – http://tinyurl.com/spiesread We're back to discuss third episode of the third season of the Apple TV Plus adaptation of Mick Herron's Slow Horses titled Negotiating with Tigers. We talk … Continue reading Barbican Station – SLOW HORSES Season Three Episodes 3 Recap

    Barbican Station – SLOW HORSES Season Three Episodes 1 and 2 Recap

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2023 66:03


    Find all previous and future episodes listed here or in your podcast app under “Barbican Station”. Donate to Room to Read here or share the link – http://tinyurl.com/spiesread We're back to discuss the premiere of the third season of the Apple TV Plus adaptation of Mick Herron's Slow Horses. We talk about the mini movie … Continue reading Barbican Station – SLOW HORSES Season Three Episodes 1 and 2 Recap

    Secret And Beyond – Political Thrillers with Frank Sennett

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2023 51:10


    Find all previous and future episodes listed here or in your podcast app under “Barbican Station”. The le Carré Cast – https://lecarrecast.com/ Frank Sennett joins the show to talk about political thrillers and Mick Herron and John le Carré. We talk about US versus UK spy novels, Matt Helm, and favorite Herron and le Carré … Continue reading Secret And Beyond – Political Thrillers with Frank Sennett

    Barbican Station – SLOW HORSES Season Two Finale Recap

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2023 84:31


    Find all previous and future episodes listed here or in your podcast app under “Barbican Station”. Donate to Room to Read here or share the link – http://tinyurl.com/spiesread We're back to discuss the finale of the second season of the Apple TV Plus adaptation of Mick Herron's Slow Horses – Old Scores. We talk about … Continue reading Barbican Station – SLOW HORSES Season Two Finale Recap

    Barbican Station – SLOW HORSES Season Two Episode 5 Recap

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2022 54:23


    Find all previous and future episodes listed here or in your podcast app under “Barbican Station”. Donate to Room to Read here or share the link – http://tinyurl.com/spiesread We're back to discuss the fifth episode of the second season of the Apple TV Plus adaptation of Mick Herron's Slow Horses – Boardroom Games. We talk … Continue reading Barbican Station – SLOW HORSES Season Two Episode 5 Recap

    Barbican Station – SLOW HORSES Season Two Episode 4 Recap

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2022 52:32


    Find all previous and future episodes listed here or in your podcast app under “Barbican Station”. Donate to Room to Read here or share the link – http://tinyurl.com/spiesread We're back to discuss the fourth episode of the second season of the Apple TV Plus adaptation of Mick Herron's Slow Horses – Ciacada. We talk about … Continue reading Barbican Station – SLOW HORSES Season Two Episode 4 Recap

    Barbican Station – SLOW HORSES Season Two Episode 3 Recap

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2022 46:28


    Find all previous and future episodes listed here or in your podcast app under “Barbican Station”. Donate to Room to Read here or share the link – http://tinyurl.com/spiesread We're back to discuss the third episode of the second season of the Apple TV Plus adaptation of Mick Herron's Slow Horses. We talk about bike safety, … Continue reading Barbican Station – SLOW HORSES Season Two Episode 3 Recap

    Barbican Station – SLOW HORSES Season Two Premiere Recap

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2022 56:15


    Find all previous and future episodes listed here or in your podcast app under “Barbican Station”. Donate to Room to Read here or share the link – http://tinyurl.com/spiesread We're back to discuss the first and second episodes of the second season of the Apple TV Plus adaptation of Mick Herron's Slow Horses. We talk about … Continue reading Barbican Station – SLOW HORSES Season Two Premiere Recap

    Barbican Station – Standing By The Wall by Mick Herron Review and more

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2022 58:44


    Find all previous and future episodes listed here or in your podcast app under “Barbican Station”. I talk with guest Matthew Bradford about Mick Herron's latest short story – Standing By The Wall. This story is a crucial follow up to both Slough House and Bad Actors and fans of River and Roddy won't want … Continue reading Barbican Station – Standing By The Wall by Mick Herron Review and more

    Barbican Station – Bad Actors by Mick Herron – Review with Laura Miller

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2022 54:54


    Find all previous and future episodes listed here or in your podcast app under “Barbican Station”. This week we are back to talk all things Bad Actors! I'm pleased to welcome Slate Book and Culture critic Laura Miller. In the first half of the show we stay spoiler free of Bad Actors as we talk … Continue reading Barbican Station – Bad Actors by Mick Herron – Review with Laura Miller

    Barbican Station – Burning Questions ahead of Bad Actors

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2022 38:30


    Find all previous and future episodes listed here or in your podcast app under “Barbican Station”. I talk with previous guests Matthew Bradford and Dr. Mary Quest about their guesses for what we might see in Mick Herron's next Slough House book – Bad Actors. My post on the top burning questions ahead of Bad … Continue reading Barbican Station – Burning Questions ahead of Bad Actors

    Barbican Station – SLOW HORSES Season Finale Recap

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2022 68:42


    Find all previous and future episodes listed here or in your podcast app under “Barbican Station”. We talk about the sixth and final episode of the first season of the new Apple TV Plus adaptation of Slow Horses. In the first part we talk about impressions of the first few episodes before taking a break … Continue reading Barbican Station – SLOW HORSES Season Finale Recap

    Barbican Station – SLOW HORSES Fifth Episode Recap

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2022 58:30


    Find all previous and future episodes listed here or in your podcast app under “Barbican Station”. Catch up on episode five before the sixth and final episode of the first season drops of the new Apple TV Plus adaption of Slow Horses. In the first part we talk about impressions of the first few episodes … Continue reading Barbican Station – SLOW HORSES Fifth Episode Recap

    Barbican Station – SLOW HORSES Fourth Episode Recap

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2022 58:00


    Catch up on episode four before the fifth episode drops as we continue to discuss the new Apple TV Plus adaption of Slow Horses. In the first part we have some updates and impressions of the first few episodes before taking a break and returning to talk in depth about the fourth episode. We talk … Continue reading Barbican Station – SLOW HORSES Fourth Episode Recap

    Barbican Station – SLOW HORSES Third Episode Recap

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2022 77:09


    Catch up on episode three before the forth episode drops as we continue to discuss the third episode of the new Apple TV Plus adaption of Slow Horses. In the first part we discuss impressions of the first couple episodes before taking a break and returning to talk in depth about the third episode. We … Continue reading Barbican Station – SLOW HORSES Third Episode Recap

    Barbican Station – SLOW HORSES Premiere/Second Episode Recap

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2022 60:48


    In this episode we discuss the premiere of the new Apple TV Plus adaption of Slow Horses. The first part is spoiler free before we take a break and come back to talk in depth about the first and second episodes. Leave me your comments for a future show at PodInbox.com/spy! Come back next week … Continue reading Barbican Station – SLOW HORSES Premiere/Second Episode Recap

    Barbican Station – Reconstruction by Mick Herron – Episode 13

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2022 71:14


    In this episode we discuss Mick Herron's novel Reconstruction. Although the book is a standalone, there are a striking number of connections to the Slough House series, both in cross over characters and stylistically. We talk generally about the book before diving into spoiler territory for what I consider essential reading for any Herron fan. … Continue reading Barbican Station – Reconstruction by Mick Herron – Episode 13

    Barbican Station – Updates – Episode 12

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2022 14:11


    In this episode we give some updates on Barbican Station, the Slow Horses AppleTV+ show, Bad Actors – the eighth book in the series and give some hints of what to expect in Barbican Station “Season Two”! We'll be back in a couple weeks with a discussion on Mick Herron's short fiction collection – Dolphin … Continue reading Barbican Station – Updates – Episode 12

    Barbican Station – Slough House – Episode 11

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2021 69:26


    In this episode we take a look at the latest book with the slow horses, Slough House, with guest Professor Penny Fielding. We discuss what people will think of the books in 20 years, how this book is similar to Slow Horses and that ending. All that and more in this episode. Find Penny Fielding … Continue reading Barbican Station – Slough House – Episode 11

    Barbican Station – The Catch and The Last Dead Letter – Episode 10

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2021 60:43


    In this episode we conclude our two parter with a look a the Slough House novella, The Catch, and the short story, The Last Dead Letter, with returning guest Matthew Bradford. We discuss whether whether Di Taverner is like Mission: Impossible’s Jim Phelps, get into determinism vs. free will and what effect the TV show … Continue reading Barbican Station – The Catch and The Last Dead Letter – Episode 10 The post Barbican Station – The Catch and The Last Dead Letter – Episode 10 appeared first on Spy Write.

    Barbican Station – The List and The Drop – Episode 9

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2021 70:55


    In this episode we take a look at two of the Slough House novellas, The List and The Drop, with guest Matthew Bradford. We discuss whether there’s a sadder sack than John Bachelor, what the worst thing Herron has done to one of his characters and Matthew shares a piece of Hollywood advice he got … Continue reading Barbican Station – The List and The Drop – Episode 9 The post Barbican Station – The List and The Drop – Episode 9 appeared first on Spy Write.

    Barbican Station – Slough House Burning Questions – Episode 8

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2021 44:59


    In this episode we change things up with a look at some burning questions ahead of the release of the seventh book in the series, Slough House, with guests Shane Whaley and Matthew Bradford. We discuss who’s in our Dead Pool, who might rise from the dead and what the political situation of the Slough … Continue reading Barbican Station – Slough House Burning Questions – Episode 8 The post Barbican Station – Slough House Burning Questions – Episode 8 appeared first on Spy Write.

    Barbican Station – Joe Country – Episode 7

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2021 70:10


    In this episode I take a closer look at the sixth book in the Slough House series, Joe Country, with guest Shane Whaley of the Spybrary podcast. We discuss working conditions for mercenaries, Jackson Lamb’s toenails, and most importantly, Wales! We also talk about Peter Johnson, or is that Boris Judd? Plus Shane gives us … Continue reading Barbican Station – Joe Country – Episode 7 The post Barbican Station – Joe Country – Episode 7 appeared first on Spy Write.

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    Barbican Station – London Rules – Episode 6

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2020 65:43


    In this episode I take a closer look at the fifth book in the Slough House series, London Rules, with guest Ayo Onatade. We talk about British politicians, whether Slough House should switch to an open office plan, hackers with girlfriends, and the high death toll in Slough House. Plus a special treat, Ayo’s recommendation … Continue reading Barbican Station – London Rules – Episode 6 The post Barbican Station – London Rules – Episode 6 appeared first on Spy Write.

    Barbican Station – Spook Street – Episode 5

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2020 86:51


    In this episode I take a closer look at the fourth book in the Slough House series, Spook Street, with Clarissa Aykroyd. We talk about hipsters in Shoreditch, literary references, corporate-speak and Herron’s love for London transport mayhem. Each month we’ll be exploring a different book in the series. All leading up to the release … Continue reading Barbican Station – Spook Street – Episode 5 The post Barbican Station – Spook Street – Episode 5 appeared first on Spy Write.

    Barbican Station – Real Tigers – Episode 4

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2020 73:06


    In this episode I take a closer look at the third book in the Slough House series, Real Tigers, with Gary Dexter. We talk about Chekov's Double Decker bus, why getting kidnapped DOESN'T make you want a drink, and the truth about the Thunderbirds. The post Barbican Station – Real Tigers – Episode 4 appeared first on Spy Write.

    Barbican Station – Dead Lions – Episode 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2020 66:08


    In this episode I take a closer look at the second book in the Slough House series, Dead Lions, with Alice Dryden. We explore the truth behind a dickie bow, melting cars, whether all small English villages contain hidden evil and Dorset knob throwing. The post Barbican Station – Dead Lions – Episode 3 appeared first on Spy Write.

    Barbican Station – Slow Horses – Episode 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2020 65:08


    In the second episode of Barbican Station we welcome spy author Tim Stevens to talk about the first book in the series, Slow Horses. We discuss the vileness of Jackson Lamb, the real Slough House location, and a certain foppish bike riding politician. Each month we’ll be exploring a different book in the series and … Continue reading Barbican Station – Slow Horses – Episode 2 The post Barbican Station – Slow Horses – Episode 2 appeared first on Spy Write.

    Barbican Station – Introduction – Episode 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2020 5:12


    In the first episode of Barbican Station we take a closer look at Mick Herron, the author of the Slough House series. What makes him write these books? Future episodes will explore the books in the series. The post Barbican Station – Introduction – Episode 1 appeared first on Spy Write.

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