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Bina007, Steph/GSDG and Michael/Khal Wadege have a spoiler-filled discussion of White Lotus season 3. [MP3] Download or play this episode directly[Archive]View this episode's page on Archive.org[Discord] Join the VOK community[iTunes] Subscribe to us on iTunes[Stitcher] Subscribe to us on Stitcher[RSS] Podcast Feed
Bina007, Pat, Adam and Zander discuss the final Poirot novel, written during the Blitz, but published in September 1975. We welcome back Captain Hastings to Styles – now a guesthouse – for a combination of a closed house AND locked … Continue reading →
In this minipod Bina007 discusses the final novel that Agatha wrote, a Tommy and Tuppence thriller, originally published in 1973. It is sad to see an 83 year old Agatha clearly struggling to keep hold of the plot after a … Continue reading →
In this minipod Bina007 discusses the final Ariadne Oliver novel, published in 1972. It was also the final Poirot novel that Christie wrote. Ariadne is asked by an odious woman to investigate the twin murder of her son’s girlfriend’s parents. … Continue reading →
Pat and Bina007 put up a passionate defense of the 1971 Miss Marple murder mystery. The first half may be baggy as Miss Marple investigates a past murder by the son of the plutocrat Jason Rafiel. But the psychology and … Continue reading →
In this minipod Bina007 discusses the 1970 political thriller filled with a cape-wearing swashbuckler, a new-nazi conspiracy, and a chemical designed to inspire happiness! The episode is replete with spoilers as this is not a puzzle mystery at all. [MP3] Download … Continue reading →
In this minipod Bina007 discusses the 1969 Hercule Poirot and Ariadne Oliver murder-mystery. A boastful girl scout and renowned liar tells Mrs Oliver that she once saw a murder but didn’t report it as she didn’t realise it was a … Continue reading →
In this minipod Bina007 discusses the third Tommy and Tuppence murder-mystery, published in 1968. Tommy and Tuppence meet Tommy’s Aunt Ada in a nursing home where the spooky Mrs Lancaster asks Tuppence if it’s her poor child hidden behind the … Continue reading →
In this episode Bina007, Hannah, Zander and Adam discuss the 1967 romantic-thriller, Endless Night. One of Agatha’s favourite novels, and arguably the best reviewed of her later novels, Agatha writes in the first-person voice of a working class man who … Continue reading →
In this minipod, Bina007 discusses the 1966 murder-mystery starring Hercule Poirot and Ariadne Oliver. Seen as lower-tier Christie, Bina appreciates its evocation of Beatnik drug-addled Chelsea even if there are some plot holes. Spoiler free to 25m15s. [MP3] Download or play … Continue reading →
Hannah/WingedShadow and Bina007 discusses the 1965 Miss Marple mystery set in a luxurious London hotel that is as much a character as an of its guests. Bess Sedgwick and Elvira Blake are two of Christie’s most fascinating female characters even … Continue reading →
Join Marie/Nymeria, Adam/DrownedSnow and Bina007 to discuss the first half of the second season of Rings of Power. Spoilers for Tolkien's published works and the Peter Jackson movies. [MP3] Download or play this episode directly[Archive] View this episode's page on … Continue reading →
Join Marie/Nymeria, Adam/DrownedSnow and Bina007 to discuss the first half of the second season of Rings of Power. Spoilers for Tolkien's published works and the Peter Jackson movies. [MP3] Download or play this episode directly[Archive] View this episode's page on … Continue reading →
Hannah and Bina007 discuss the 1964 Miss Marple mystery set in an idyllic Caribbean holiday resort. Boring old Major Palgrave tells a tale of a man who got away with murder several times, even offering to show a picture of … Continue reading →
Hannah and Bina007 discuss the 1964 Miss Marple mystery set in an idyllic Caribbean holiday resort. Boring old Major Palgrave tells a tale of a man who got away with murder several times, even offering to show a picture of … Continue reading →
Bina007 and Pat put up a spirited defence of Agatha’s much-maligned 1963 Poirot mystery set in a suburban street where a man was murdered surrounded by clocks. Christie picks up on the Cold War paranoia of the time, as channeled … Continue reading →
Bina007 and Pat put up a spirited defence of Agatha’s much-maligned 1963 Poirot mystery set in a suburban street where a man was murdered surrounded by clocks. Christie picks up on the Cold War paranoia of the time, as channeled … Continue reading →
In this minipod, Bina007 discusses the 1962 Miss Marple murder-mystery. A Hollywood movie is being shot in St Mary Mead, and it is presumed that its leading actress is being targeted for murder when Miss Marple’s help is poisoned with … Continue reading →
In this minipod, Bina007 discusses the 1962 Miss Marple murder-mystery. A Hollywood movie is being shot in St Mary Mead, and it is presumed that its leading actress is being targeted for murder when Miss Marple’s help is poisoned with … Continue reading →
In this minipod, Bina007 discusses the 1961 murder mystery that dabbles in the supernatural, witchcraft and beatniks! Spoiler free to 21m40s. [MP3] Listen to this episode [Archive]Go to our Archive page [Discord] Join the VOK community[iTunes] Subscribe to us on iTunes[Stitcher] Subscribe … Continue reading →
In this minipod, Bina007 discusses the 1961 murder mystery that dabbles in the supernatural, witchcraft and beatniks! Spoiler free to 21m40s. [MP3] Listen to this episode [Archive]Go to our Archive page [Discord] Join the VOK community[iTunes] Subscribe to us on iTunes[Stitcher] Subscribe … Continue reading →
Join Bing and Pat for a review of the group stages and at 56 minutes in preview of the Round of 16 matches. It should be also noted that Bina007 went on vacation and didn’t pay her fantasy team any … Continue reading →
Join Bing and Pat for a review of the group stages and at 56 minutes in preview of the Round of 16 matches. It should be also noted that Bina007 went on vacation and didn’t pay her fantasy team any … Continue reading →
In this minipod, Bina007 discusses a 1959 Agatha Christie that combines elements of political thriller and a boarding school-set murder-mystery. Hercule Poirot makes an appearance in the last third of the novel but it is most memorable for its vibrant … Continue reading →
In this minipod, Bina007 discusses a 1959 Agatha Christie that combines elements of political thriller and a boarding school-set murder-mystery. Hercule Poirot makes an appearance in the last third of the novel but it is most memorable for its vibrant … Continue reading →
In this minipod, Bina007 covers the 1958 murder-mystery that takes place in an unhappy family of adopted children. A year prior, one of the sons, Jacko had been successfully prosecuted for murdering their mother. Now a stranger returns from a … Continue reading →
In this minipod, Bina007 covers the 1958 murder-mystery that takes place in an unhappy family of adopted children. A year prior, one of the sons, Jacko had been successfully prosecuted for murdering their mother. Now a stranger returns from a … Continue reading →
In this celebratory 800th episode a host of Vassals go back to their ASOIAF roots and give us their weirdest whackiest theories of how the story will end for a character, story arc, or the entire thing. Bina007, Adam/DrownedSnow and … Continue reading →
In this celebratory 800th episode a host of Vassals go back to their ASOIAF roots and give us their weirdest whackiest theories of how the story will end for a character, story arc, or the entire thing. Bina007, Adam/DrownedSnow and … Continue reading →
In this minipod, Bina007 covers the 1957 Miss Marple murder-mystery set amidst an unhappy family in a country house. Miss Marple’s friend is convinced she saw a woman strangled to death as two trains passed by each other. Spoiler free … Continue reading →
In this minipod, Bina007 covers the 1957 Miss Marple murder-mystery set amidst an unhappy family in a country house. Miss Marple’s friend is convinced she saw a woman strangled to death as two trains passed by each other. Spoiler free … Continue reading →
In this episode Bina007 and Pat / Two Point Oh discuss the 1956 Agatha Christie murder-mystery featuring Ariadne Oliver and Hercule Poirot. Ariadne has set up a fake mystery for guests at a summer fete to solve, but the fake … Continue reading →
In this episode Bina007 and Pat / Two Point Oh discuss the 1956 Agatha Christie murder-mystery featuring Ariadne Oliver and Hercule Poirot. Ariadne has set up a fake mystery for guests at a summer fete to solve, but the fake … Continue reading →
Michal/Inkasrain and Bina007 discuss the stunning miniseries with James Clavell lore-master Matt/Blu3arm0r. Spoiler-filled throughout. Aftershow begins at 1hr9m. [MP3] Download or play this episode directly[Archive]View this episode's page on Archive.org[Discord] Join the VOK community[iTunes] Subscribe to us on iTunes[Stitcher] Subscribe to us on Stitcher[RSS] Podcast … Continue reading →
Michal/Inkasrain and Bina007 discuss the stunning miniseries with James Clavell lore-master Matt/Blu3arm0r. Spoiler-filled throughout. Aftershow begins at 1hr9m. [MP3] Download or play this episode directly[Archive]View this episode's page on Archive.org[Discord] Join the VOK community[iTunes] Subscribe to us on iTunes[Stitcher] Subscribe to us on Stitcher[RSS] Podcast … Continue reading →
In this minipod, Bina007 discusses the 1955 Hercule Poirot murder-mystery set in an East London student hostel run by Miss Lemon’s sister. Poirot is brought in to investigate a series of apparently petty thefts, but the purported culprit is then … Continue reading →
In this minipod, Bina007 discusses the 1955 Hercule Poirot murder-mystery set in an East London student hostel run by Miss Lemon’s sister. Poirot is brought in to investigate a series of apparently petty thefts, but the purported culprit is then … Continue reading →
In this minipod, Bina007 discusses the 1954 Cold War thriller. Bina argues that this novel is unfairly overlooked and speaks to the news stories and neuroses of the time – namely the perils of the Atomic Age, Cold war competition, … Continue reading →
In this minipod, Bina007 discusses the 1954 Cold War thriller. Bina argues that this novel is unfairly overlooked and speaks to the news stories and neuroses of the time – namely the perils of the Atomic Age, Cold war competition, … Continue reading →
In this minipod, Bina007 discusses the 1953 Miss Marple nursery-rhyme themed murder-mystery. City financier Rex Fortescue if poisoned with taxine and rye grain is found in his pocket, just as his Prodigal Son returns from Africa. Spoiler-free to 24m15s; spoiler-filled … Continue reading →
In this minipod, Bina007 discusses the 1953 Miss Marple nursery-rhyme themed murder-mystery. City financier Rex Fortescue if poisoned with taxine and rye grain is found in his pocket, just as his Prodigal Son returns from Africa. Spoiler-free to 24m15s; spoiler-filled … Continue reading →
In this minipod, Bina007 discusses the Hercules Poirot murder-mystery that once again focuses on the potential inheritors of a dead man’s fortune. At the funeral or Richard Abernethie, his long-lost sister Cora alleges that he has been murdered. The rest … Continue reading →
In this minipod, Bina007 discusses the Hercules Poirot murder-mystery that once again focuses on the potential inheritors of a dead man’s fortune. At the funeral or Richard Abernethie, his long-lost sister Cora alleges that he has been murdered. The rest … Continue reading →
In this minipod, Bina007 discusses the 1952 Miss Marple murder mystery set in a country house that also houses a reform school for petty criminals. Miss Marple’s childhood friend Ruth Van Rydock is worried that something sinister is happening at … Continue reading →
In this minipod, Bina007 discusses the 1952 Miss Marple murder mystery set in a country house that also houses a reform school for petty criminals. Miss Marple’s childhood friend Ruth Van Rydock is worried that something sinister is happening at … Continue reading →
In this minipod, Bina007 discusses the Hercules Poirot murder-mystery that – shockingly – focuses on a working-class victim! Mrs McGinty was apparently bludgeoned by her tenant for her small stash of savings, and he is about to be hung for … Continue reading →
In this minipod, Bina007 discusses the Hercules Poirot murder-mystery that – shockingly – focuses on a working-class victim! Mrs McGinty was apparently bludgeoned by her tenant for her small stash of savings, and he is about to be hung for … Continue reading →
Julia aka No True Lady and Bina007 discuss the stunning new film from writer/director Sean Durkin. The Iron Claw tells the true story of the Von Erich family of wrestlers and stars Zak Efron in a career best performance, and … Continue reading →
Julia aka No True Lady and Bina007 discuss the stunning new film from writer/director Sean Durkin. The Iron Claw tells the true story of the Von Erich family of wrestlers and stars Zak Efron in a career best performance, and … Continue reading →
In this minipod, Bina007 discusses the Cold War thriller, They Came To Baghdad. A peace summit is to be held, with the US President and Stalin in attendance. Carmichael – a Kim figure – is going to deliver proof that … Continue reading →