Bina007, Steph/GSDG and Michael/Khal Wadege have a spoiler-filled discussion of White Lotus season 3.
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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 room mystery.
Spoiler free to 53m. In the spoiler-section avoid spoilers for Murder on the Orient Express between 1hr7m and 1hr8m.
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Posted in Agatha Christie, Books & Novellas, Podcast
Tagged Bina007, drownedsnow, The Lord Baron, TwoPointOh
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 very promising set-up. But despite the bagginess of the novel it’s still fun to spend time with Tuppence as she solves an historic crime involving espionage and proto-fascism.
Spoiler free to 20m45s.
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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. Did the father kill the mother or did the mother kill the father? It is a moving novel not least because of Ariadne / Agatha’s discourse on ageing and loss of memory.
Spoiler free to 24m45s.
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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 tragedy of the crime, as well as the audacity of the final set piece, elevate the novel.
Spoiler free to 58m. Thereafter spoilers for Nemesis, Death on the Nile and Body In The Library.
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Long believed lost, but rescued by brave Fremen, after a 20 worm ride into the deepest Southern Desert of Arrakis, the VOK Dune Part 2 podcast finally arrives. Vassals Pat, Michal, Jock and Michael discuss Denis Villeneuve’s 2024 epic science fiction film, Dune: Part 2.
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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.
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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 murder at the time. Later that night, the girl scout is found dead, drowned in a bucket of bobbing apples. Ariadne calls in Hercule to investigate.
Spoiler free to 19m30s.
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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 fireplace. When Mrs Lancaster then mysteriously vanishes Tuppence is on the trail.
Spoiler free to 22m30s.
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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 marries a rich American and attempts to build his dream house on cursed land.
Spoiler free to 57m.
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Posted in Agatha Christie, Books & Novellas, Podcast
Tagged Bina007, drownedsnow, The Lord Baron, wingedshadow
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.
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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 if the plot is somewhat overwrought.
Spoiler free to 40m.
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As the weather is getting cooler, jobs are getting busier, and holiday planning is in full effect, join us in this cozy night in! The Lord Baron (Zander) brings together some OG Vassals (Adam, Kevin, Casey, and #Greg) to have a VoK Knight in! So grab yourself your favorite drink, and a napkin, as we have some fun with some games, some jokes, and a surprise winner! Lite shows spoilers. Bonus Sportscast™️ at the end!
Edited by: Zander
Outro Song: NiN – Right where it belongs (instrumental cover by Zander)
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Posted in A Song of Ice and Fire, Podcast
Tagged Bina007, blue-eyed-queen, creepy nuncle kevin, drownedsnow, greg, The Lord Baron
Varley, Marie/Nymeria and Bina gather to discuss the final episode of maaaaybe the final season of Rings of Power.
Spoilers for Tolkien’s published works and the Peter Jackson movies.
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A podcast episode is never late. It arrives precisely when it means too. And in this case the audio quality isn’t great but we thought you’d still take pleasure in Varley’s nerd-rage and the appearance of OG Vassal, Amberrocks.
Spoilers for Tolkien’s published works and the Peter Jackson movies.
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Posted in Podcast, The Lord of the Rings, TV Shows
Tagged amberrocks, Bina007, Varley
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.
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Posted in Podcast, The Lord of the Rings, TV Shows
Tagged Bina007, drownedsnow, Nymeria
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 the man. The next day, he is found murdered.
Spoiler free to 55m30s.
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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 through her primary investigator Colin Lamb. We also have a cool Rear Window call-back.
Spoiler free to 40m45s.
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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 a daiquiri!
Spoiler free to 25m.
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In this minipod, Bina007 discusses the 1961 murder mystery that dabbles in the supernatural, witchcraft and beatniks!
Spoiler free to 21m40s.
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Vassals of Kingsgrave 