WhoDunnit Dinners Podcast Season 3 launches next Monday. Find out more and discover what Katie and Helen are up to in our first episode.

Helen and Katie discuss the rich literary world of Umberto Eco's 'The Name of the Rose,' delving into its detective brilliance, humour, historical depth, and semiotic layers. But fear not, there are healthy doses of irrelevance and lashings of Black Pudding to lighten the tone.

Resources

Get the book: The Name of the Rose by Umberto Eco

Umberto Eco's Official Website

Get the Book: The Stornaway Black Pudding Bible

The Mousetrap - West End London

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Theme tune: Dan McCullough

Helen and Katie discuss Johana Gustawsson's The Bleeding and wonder why anyone would want to eat Poutine, but invite their listeners to correct them...

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to the Podcast and Hosts

01:00 The Challenge of Finding the Perfect Poutine

02:13 Introduction to 'The Bleeding' and Its Author

03:04 The Unique Structure of 'The Bleeding' Across Three Time Periods

06:37 Main Character Maxine Grant and Modern Quebec Setting

08:31 Historical Characters and Their Connection to the Present

10:25 Critical Reception and Personal Impressions of the Book

12:24 Character Depth and Plot Twists in 'The Bleeding'

15:24 Casting and Adaptation Possibilities for the Book

20:02 Linking the Book to the 'Spectre at the Feast' Game

20:54 Humorous Discussion on the Origins of Poutine

23:55 The Cultural Significance and Modern Variations of Poutine

28:50 Helen and Katie’s Final Thoughts and Challenges

Resources

'The Bleeding' by Johanna Gustafson - https://www.amazon.com/

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The Whodunnit Dinners Podcast crew discusses Murder at Mount Fuji by Shizuko Natsuki. The discussion ranges from Mount Fuji itself to the position of women in Japanese society, from Japanese v Western food and whether cumin in gratin is a good idea!

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Whodunit Dinners Podcast

02:13 Food Challenge and Book Club Dynamics

03:03 Exploring 'Murder at Mount Fuji' by Shizuko Natsuki

06:04 Setting the Scene: Mount Fuji and Japanese Culture

08:57 The Unfolding Mystery: Chiyo's Confession

11:48 Detective Dynamics and Plot Twists

14:38 Cultural Commentary and Social Themes

17:32 Character Analysis: Jane and the Wada Family

20:16 Women in the Narrative: Collusion and Choices

23:18 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

24:44 The Illusion of Purity in Japanese Culture

25:48 Misogyny and Hierarchical Traditions

26:58 Casting Choices for a Film Adaptation

28:51 Exploring Whodunnit Dinner Themes

29:58 Book Review: Cultural Insights and Ratings

32:24 The Evolution of Japanese Cuisine

39:52 Understanding Washoku and Yoshoku

44:58 The Challenge of Poutine

Theme Tune: Dan McCullough

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Join Helen and Katie as they compare two very different murder mysteries to watch over the Easter holiday, explore an unusual Swedish Easter tradition, and discuss the controversy around Cadbury's chocolate.

Chapters

00:00 Easter Special Introduction

00:59 Murder Mystery Recommendations

03:47 Exploring 'The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo'

09:35 Comparing Film Adaptations

13:12 Cultural Insights and Easter Traditions

15:14 Thoughts and Ratings

18:40 Exploring 'Huit Femmes' and Its Adaptation

23:14 Easter Traditions and Simnel Cake

25:20 Cadbury's Chocolate: A Taste Test

32:39 Reflections on Easter and Upcoming Episodes

Theme tune: Dan McCullough

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In this episode, hosts Katie and Helen explore the intersection of murder mysteries, London history, and food, with a focus on West London in the 80s and Jamaican cuisine. They discuss a novel by Mike Phillips, delve into the history of fast food in the UK, debate the merits of a curly sausage at Wimpy (spoiler alert: there are no merits) and share a delicious jerk chicken recipe.

Chapters00:00Introduction to Who Done It Dinners Podcast

01:34Exploring Fast Food in West London

02:27Diving into Mike Phillips' Work

06:46Audiobook Experience and Its Impact

08:01Character Analysis and Narrative Style

14:04Plot Overview and Themes

20:49Final Thoughts and Ratings

24:56Transitioning to Food Choices

26:54Exploring West London Fast Food in the 80s

33:24Understanding Jerk Chicken and Its Cultural Significance

36:18The Recipe for Jerk Chicken

40:22Looking Ahead: Next Episode's Challenge

Theme tune: Dan McCullough

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Join Helen and Katie for more of the Whodunnit Dinners Podcast as they explore Sherlock Holmes' 'The Sign of the Four,' delving into Victorian London, colonial history, and the intriguing culinary references, including the size of a grouse! Discover how literature, history, and food intertwine and decide whether you are posh enough to eat grouse.Resources

• The Sign of the Four by Arthur Conan Doyle
• Baker Street Irregulars
• Wild Justice Campaign against driven grouse shooting
• The Field Magazine
• The Whodunnit Dinners blog

Theme tune: Dan McCullough

Join Helen and Katie as we explore the intriguing world of Ross Montgomery's new Cornish mystery novel set in 1910, delving into its plot, characters and historical context. And engage in the weighty debate: cream teas - jam on first or cream on first?

Resources

Ross Montgomery's Official Website - https://rossmontgomery.com

Halley's Comet - NASA - https://solarsystem.nasa.gov/comets/halles-comet/in-depth/

Agatha Christie - Official Site - https://agathachristie.com

The History Girls - The F Word Article - https://thehistorygirls.blogspot.com/2014/11/go-forth-and-multiply-brief-history-of.html

Cream Tea Society - https://creamteasociety.co.uk

Whodunnit Dinners Blog - https://www.whodunnitdinners.co.uk/blogs/news/whodunnit-dinners-podcast-13-ross-montgomery-sweary-spinsters-comets-and-cream-teas

Theme Tune: Dan McCullough

In this episode hosts Helen and Katie delve into the world of murder mystery dinner parties, focusing on the literary character Father Brown created by GK Chesterton. They explore his writing style, and the cultural context of his stories. The conversation then shifts to a fun exploration of beer and cheese pairings, where Helen shares her extensive research and tasting experiences (!)

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In the first episode of Season 2, the Whodunnit Dinners Team, review the 'The Thin Man' , discuss tv film 'Knives Out: Wake Up Dead Man' and debate qualities of apple crumble.They explore character dynamics, themes of faith and atheism, and the importance of having absolutely no oats or raisins in apple crumble as a food pairing for their whodunit discussions. The episode concludes with a teaser for the next episode's food - beer and cheese.

It's like a book club, but with food!

Theme tune: Dan McCullough