The Strike & Ellacott Files

The Strike & Ellacott Files

An unofficial podcast by three women who love all things relating to Robert Galbraith's Cormoran Strike and Robin Ellacott series.

Episodes

October 9, 2025 129 mins

This week, we have part 2 of our listener reaction call-in episode for The Hallmarked Man!

Thank you to Lindsay, Tanya, Charie, Ashley, Mozart Galbraith, Amanda, Mandi, Franzi, Fiona, K, Nina, Annachiara, Natalie, Erica, and Elizabeth for their appearances on this episode!

Next episode (TBA): Chapters 1-3

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This week, we have part 1 of our listener reaction call-in episode for The Hallmarked Man!

Thank you to Devika, Ali, Lucy, Jessica, Ashley, Franchesca, Cat, Nelli, Selena, Katie, Kelsey, Emily & Mary, Val, Louise, and Mary for their appearances on this episode!

Next episode (9 October): THM Listener Reaction Call-In Episode, Part 2

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September 3, 2025 119 mins

This week, we bring you our spoiler-filled review and in-the-moment reactions to Robert Galbraith's The Hallmarked Man.

What a ride!


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August 24, 2025 167 mins

This week, we have our first ever listener predictions episode, this time for The Hallmarked Man! It's split into spoiler-free and spoiler-filled sections (with the latter having spoilers for the five minute audio sample and the teaser videos from Robert Galbraith's social media pages). We also share our thoughts on some of the predictions as well as the sample.

(Please keep our public comments section as spoiler free as pos...

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July 31, 2025 17 mins

Happy birthday, JK Rowling!

We may not have a table at the Ritz or a donkey balloon on standby, but we’re celebrating you with heartfelt thanks for stories that resonate so deeply and characters we love like old friends.

With love from Kenz, Lindsay, Pools, and all of The Strike and Ellacott Files listeners


Special thanks to:

Iris, Ali, Ashlyn, Bastian, Beth/Mike/James/Lily,  Carrie, Chloe, Deb, Denise, Ricke, Ginger, Heather, Ja...

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July 24, 2025 60 mins

Today, we have a special bonus episode showcasing all of our best outtakes and bloopers from season 5 covering The Silkworm.

Let us know some of your favorites!

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Today, we have a bonus off-the-cuff episode! We request submissions for our compilations of birthday wishes to Jo for her 60th birthday, discuss upcoming podcast updates as well as Harry Potter TV news.

Next episode (24 July): Season 5 Outtakes & Bloopers

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July 9, 2025 189 mins

In anticipation of recording our listener call-in episode for The Hallmarked Man this weekend, this week we discuss everything we know about the book, our predictions, and some of our favorite listener predictions.

Next episode (24 July): The Hallmarked Man Predictions (Listener Call-In Edition, Part 1)

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https://podcastaddict.com/podcast/let-women-peak/5947889#google_vignette

https://thesefilespod.com/blog/why-i-stand-with-j-k-r...

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Today, we conclude our reread of The Silkworm with chapters 48-50. We discuss The Running Grave filming news, Strike's confrontation of Quine's killer, and the ending of the book.

Next episode (10 July): Season 5 Outtakes & Bloopers

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https://simanaitissays.com/2013/09/19/english-clubland/

https://www.16personalities.com/free-personality-test

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Today, we cover chapters 44-47 of The Silkworm. We discuss the synopsis of The Hallmarked Man, Strike and Robin's interview with Kathryn Kent and Pippa, and Strike and Al's arrival at Larry Pinkelman's party.

Final SW episode (Chapters 48-50): 26 June

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Today, we cover chapters 42 and 43 of The Silkworm. We discuss the latest Hallmarked Man updates, Strike and Robin speaking with Orlando, and Strike's interview with Michael Fancourt.

Next episode (12 June): Chapters 44-47


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May 15, 2025 101 mins

Today, we cover chapters 38-41 of The Silkworm. We discuss Leonora's arrest, Strike's visit to HMP Holloway as well as the River Café, and Strike's thoughts about Charlotte on the eve of her wedding.

Next episode (29 May): Chapters 42-44

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https://www.thegrouchoclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/DINING-ROOM-01-JUL-2024.pdf

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rose_West

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May 1, 2025 147 mins

Today, we cover chapters 36 and 37 of The Silkworm. We discuss a topic we've not talked about before, Strike's interview with Jerry Waldegrave, and his confrontation with Pippa.

Next episode (15 May): Chapters 38-41

Links:

https://x.com/jk_rowling/status/1906146928636641448

https://thesefilespod.com/blog/tsefs-dissertation-on-strikes-sex-appeal/

https://open.spotify.com/show/2K186zrvRgeE2w0wQjbaw7?si=e8e2f19113334640

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April 17, 2025 95 mins

Today, we cover chapters 32-35 of The Silkworm. We discuss Robin attending Ms Cunliffe's funeral, Strike and Nina's dinner together, Michael Fancourt's TV interview, and Robin's interview with the old man in the bookshop.

Next episode (1 May): Chapters 36-38

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https://www.open.ac.uk/courses/english

https://www.express.co.uk/news/uk/214008/Uproar-as-shops-ban-Christmas-Cliff-Richard-songs

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April 3, 2025 124 mins

This week, we cover chapters 29-31 of The Silkworm. We discuss Strike's interview with Daniel Chard, Robin and Strike's heart-to-heart at Burger King, and Strike's story about he and Dave Polworth in Australia.

Next episode (17 April): Chapters 32-35

Links:

https://thesefilespod.com/blog/looking-at-clues/

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March 20, 2025 108 mins

Today, we cover chapters 27-28 of The Silkworm. We discuss 'The Double Dealer' by William Congreve, Strike's interview with Liz Tassel, and Robin and Strike's drive to Devon to interview Daniel Chard.

Next episode (3 April): Chapters 29-31

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March 13, 2025 94 mins

Today, we have the second half of our first ever call-in episode to discuss the Ink Black Heart TV adaptation! 

Special thanks to our guests in part 2!: Franzi, Amanda, Leslie, Jack, LB, Mary, Evy, Lucy, Caro, Afton, Mary Anne, Franchesca, Anne

Next episode (20 March): Chapters 27-28

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March 6, 2025 119 mins

This week, we cover chapters 24-26 of The Silkworm. We discuss Strike's dream about Charlotte (a LOT), he and Robin's visit to Talgarth Road, and his stakeout of Jerry Waldegrave's house.

Next episode (13 March): IBH Adaptation Call-In Episode, Part 2

Next book episode (20 March): Chapters 27-28

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February 27, 2025 94 mins

Today, we have the first half of our first ever call-in episode to discuss the Ink Black Heart TV adaptation - spoiler alert, we loved it!

Special thanks to our guests in part 1!: Rachael, Amy, Mary, Hillary, Ali, Iris, Katie, Lindsay, Danielle, Amy, Annachiara, Louise

Next episode (6 March): Chapters 24-26 (The Silkworm)

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February 20, 2025 74 mins

This week, we cover chapters 22 and 23 of The Silkworm. We discuss Robin postponing the wedding, Strike's birthday gift, and Strike's visit to Anstis and his wife.

Next episode (6 March): Chapter 24-26

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