The Strike & Ellacott Files

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Position in the Books chart (US), last 90 days.

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#54

all-time peak

days in the top 100 since Nov 2024

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E23: Pat Is The Captain Now

#34 trending · Books

Today, we cover chapters 52-56 of The Hallmarked Man. We discuss Robin talking to Dev and tailing Jim Todd, Strike tailing Plug, and Robin calling Ilsa. Next episode (24

Sep 10
1 h 15 min

E22: Captain Ilsa Has Abandoned Ship

Today, we cover chapters 48-51 of The Hallmarked Man. We discuss Strike's call with Ilsa, Robin's and Strike's meeting with Decima and argument, and Strike's call with Bi

Aug 27
1 h 05 min

E21: Vault Body Pics > Kim Body Pics

Today, we cover chapters 45-47 of The Hallmarked Man. We discuss Robin's interview with Gretchen Schiff, Kim's arrival with the vault crime scene pictures, and the analys

Aug 13
1 h 05 min

E20: She Doth, She Doth Indeed

Today, we cover chapters 43 and 44 of The Hallmarked Man. We discuss the latest Sleep Tight Evangeline news, Robin's thoughts about Strike's Christmas gift, and Strike's

Jul 30
1 h 46 min

Season 6 Outtakes, Part 2

In this week's episode, we have part 2 of our outtakes for this season, and yes, we're just as surprised as you that we manage to get anything done while we're recording.

Jul 16
48 min

E19: Horcruxes, Not Hallows (ft Kurt)

This week, we cover chapters 40-42 of The Hallmarked Man with special guest, Kurt. We discuss Strike at Lucy's Christmas party, Robin opening Strike's Christmas gift, and

Jul 2
1 h 44 min

E18: Bobbin for Whiskey

This week, we cover chapters 36-39 of The Hallmarked Man. We discuss Strike's interview with Sacha Legard, Robin's argument with Linda, Strike's questionable research, an

Jun 18
1 h 47 min

E17: Tainted Love

This week, we cover chapters 33-35 of The Hallmarked Man. We discuss Rokeby and Sacha Legard contacting the office, Robin travelling to Masham with Murphy, and Strike thi

Jun 4
1 h 50 min

E16: Unromantic, Unwilling, Unbearable

Today, we cover chapters 31 and 32 of The Hallmarked Man. We discuss Culpepper's second hit piece on Strike, Strike losing his temper, and he and Robin's talk. Next epis

May 21
1 h 35 min

E15: The Pickled Interviews

Today, we cover chapters 28-30 of The Hallmarked Man. We discuss Strike's interview with Jim Todd, Robin's altercation in Harrod's, Robin's interview with Albie Simpson-W

May 7
1 h 52 min

E14: The Cursed Cut & Paste Episode

This week, we cover chapter 27 of The Hallmarked Man. (Kenz was ill when we were meant to record the second half of this episode together.) We discuss Robin and Murphy

Apr 23
2 h 30 min

Season 6 Outtakes, Part 1

This week, we have a surprise bonus episode with part 1 of this season's outtakes while we're on break. (See also: what happens when three women with ADHD record a podcas

Apr 2
44 min

E13: A Crunchy Mystery

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 ep

Mar 12
1 h 34 min

E12: Sleep Tight, Everyone Except Murphy

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 shoppin

Mar 6
1 h 26 min

E11: Fowl Play

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

Feb 13
1 h 47 min

E10: The Clues are in the Charms

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

Jan 30
1 h 26 min

E9: Keeping the Peace

This week, we cover chapters 16 and 17 of The Hallmarked Man. We discuss Strike and Kim running into Nina while on surveillance, Barclay's arrest, and Midge asking Robin

Jan 16
1 h 20 min

E8: Swamp of Shoulds

This week, we cover chapters 14 and 15 of The Hallmarked Man. We discuss the official press release for the BBC adaptation of The Running Grave, Strike and Robin's visit

Jan 2
2 h 02 min

E7: Super Secret Sensitive Info

In this week's episode, we cover chapters 10-13 of The Hallmarked Man. We discuss Strike's birthday, our duo plus Murphy discussing the case over pizza, and the agreement

Dec 19 2025
1 h 54 min

E6: Jube Cubed

This week, we cover chapters 7-9 of The Hallmarked Man. We discuss Robin looking into the Mullins case, Strike's phone call to Rupert Fleetwood's aunt, and Robin and Murp

Dec 5 2025
1 h 55 min

Chart positions

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#109 — Books US

What listeners say

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I absolutely go into withdrawals in between episodes! These women are my driving/household chore/walking buddies, and I absolutely talk back 🤪. Their reactions are all of us. They are so insightful and I for one, can’t wait for more!

MermaidDawg · Sep 2025

This series has been my audio book fixation/comfort listen/always playing in the background for 2 years. It has been so much fun to listen to this pod from the beginning. I’m glad also to have found it before The Hallmarked Man comes out so I can be a part of the predictions and anticipation. I delight in listening to the previous book predictions and how good they often are. Thanks for the dedication to analysis and the obsession with our fav detectives. It is appreciated!

SparklyAF · Aug 2025

“Dangerous to Women & Girls”? I’m responding to S5 E13 where JK Rowling’s political beliefs are discussed in detail. I respect that the hosts have the right to speak about the hot button JK Rowling issues… I personally love the Strike series but struggle with her politics because I don’t believe the same things she does. That said, the Harry Potter cast members also have the right to feel differently than the hosts of TSEF. We all come with different perspectives. I have a close family member that is trans, and I would just caution the hosts to please take care when making umbrella statements of “dangerous to women & girls” because it paints trans people as “malicious” when they (like many people in the world) are just minding their own business, trying to live their one life as authentically as possible. Trans people have relationships, friendships, jobs and contribute to society just like anyone (and would like to exist without this type of judgement). I won’t stop listening necessarily because I enjoy the book discussions, but I hope the hosts are more mindful of this language going forward.

Mackenzie Doodle · May 2025

we’ve been enjoying for months and love listening to old episodes as we do our series reread. Your last episode where you bravely stood with JK Rowling got me to finally come here and give y’all the 5 star review you so deserve. Thanks for all the insights and laughter!

Well, I’ll be · May 2025

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