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 →

VOK 795 – Agatha Christie Reread 46 – Destination Unknown

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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 →

VOK 798 – Agatha Christie Reread 48 – Dead Man’s Folly

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 →

VOK 797 – Shogun (2024 TV)

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 →

VOK 796 – Agatha Christie Reread 47 – Hickory Dickory Dock

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 →

VOK 795 – Agatha Christie Reread 46 – Destination Unknown

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