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Eileen and Eric go all the way back to the second series to talk DEAD MAN'S ELEVEN. Someone seems to have it in for Robert Cavendish, but he's also a wealthy monster so it's kind of OK? Barnaby and Troy have to tackle a nice game of cricket to solve this one. We talk the history of the game, a couple of really horny Christians, and when are we ok with someone getting murdered on this show? 

Dead Man's Eleven - Series 2, Episode 3

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Eileen and Eric visit the village of Everton-Cum-Lafferty to discuss COUNTRY MATTERS, the so-called "sexy episode" of Midsomer Murders. Barnaby and Jones invetigate the murder of a frequent customer of the local "business." Who done it? Is it the homemaker? The domme? The...ummm...I wan't to say wood nymph? We discuss the history of sex work, some truly terrifying characters, and Barnaby's new child informants! 

Country Matters - Series 9, episode 6

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This time, we're pointing out all the weird things we loved in THE DARK RIDER, the story of an upper class family being murdered, possibly by a headless ghost! Does that sound like a Scooby Doo episode? Because it is! And that's not all we talk about including creepy twins, firedancing, and English civil war reenactments gone horribly wrong. This episode is a keeper. 

The Dark Rider - Series 15, Episode 1

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Someone is murdering the members of the Bleakridge Neighborhood Watch, which is kind of ironic...don't you think? Can Barnaby and Winter catch the culprit? Can Winter get a date with Coroner Kam? Find out as we breakdown the history of neighborhood policing, discuss unresolved story lines, and try to figure out if this is a BDSM village!

Crime & Punishment - Series 19, Episode 2

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A special request from Eric and Eileen to their listeners in advance of our 2nd anniversary! We want to hear from you. How did you discover Midsomer? Who's your favorite Barnaby? What's your favorite episodes? Let us know and we will create a special anniversary show of your stories!

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Eric and Eileen slice into They Seek Him Here, where people involved with the making of a Scarlet Pimpernel film are getting their heads chopped off. Can Barnaby and Jones solve the case or are they too distracted chasing around an ex-con? We look at the history of the classic novel, poorly run film sets, and Barnaby as a bad neighbor. Oh, and our quest to talk to Chris Wilson begins! What does that mean? Listen and find out! 

They Seek Him Here - Series 10, Episode 7 

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This week, we discuss the classic TALKING TO THE DEAD! Barnaby and Jones try to solve the disappearance of two families in the village of Bow Clayton. Did the ghosts in the nearby woods get them? Or is it something less Scooby Doo and more sinister? We're talking English monasteries, fake psychics, and sex bombs along with our special guest --- Alice Bell, author of GRAVE EXPECTATIONS!

TALKING TO THE DEAD - Series 11, Epsiode 7 - watch it on YouTube

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This week, we are discussing the classic episode MARKET FOR MURDER. The members of an all women's investment group are being murdered. Can Barnaby and Troy solve the crime before the killer cashes out? Yes. Can they solve it before Barnaby goes broke? ……No. We discuss the history of the stock market, sexy pool guys, and why Barnaby can’t spell!

MARKET FOR MURDER - Series 5, Episode 2

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At a folk festival in Midsomer, several murders are tied to a dead performer and a classic folk song. Barnaby and Nelson have to solve the murder or else this folk festival will have to send all 10 of the fans home. We discuss eels and eggs, the true Midsomer theme song and the history of folk music as we look at THE BALLAD OF MIDSOMER!

We discuss The Ballad of Midsomer - Series 17, episode 3 

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For this episode, we are going all the way back to series 1 for DEATH IN DISGUISE! Barnaby and Troy after to solve a series of murders at a New Age commune before the acorn coffee kicks in. Can they uncleanse thier third eyes to reveal the killer? We discuss the history of the New Age movement, a more prickly Barnaby, and how much cocaine one mom can do....

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This time we are talking the series 20 episode, Send In The Clowns.  The bodies are piling up at the Ferabbee Circus and Barnaby and Winter thinks it has something to do with the creepy clown terrifying the local village. We're talking the history of the circus, just what the heck is wrong with THIS circus, and the worst job in all of Midsomer!

SEND IN THE CLOWNS - Series 20, Episode 6 

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This time, we are discussing the season 5 classic The Electric Vendetta. Naked bodies keep appearing in crop circles in Midsomer. Is it the work of aliens? Only Barnaby and Troy can unravel this x-file. We're talking the history of crop circles, toxic men and the women who love them, and so many naked butts!

THE ELECTRIC VENDETTA - Series 4, Episode 3

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This time we are discussing A Sacred Trust so you know what that means...NUNS! Barnaby and Jones have to solve some murders surrounding a priory and you won't see the ending coming. Seriously. It comes out of nowhere! We discuss the history of Catholicism in England, the cycle of abuse, and Jones looking good in a habit. 

A Sacred Trust - Series 14, Episode 7

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Eileen and Eric visit the village of Little Worthy, where people surrounding a miniature village keep winding up murdered. We're taling SMALL MERCIES, the classic episode featuring future Oscar winner Olivia Colman! We discuss the history of minature villages, how some plotlines just seem to go nowhere, and that crazy craft race. Did we mention Olivia Colman? She's great. She won the Oscar you know. Not for this, though. 

Small Mercies - Series 12, Episode 5

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Barnaby and Winters have to investigate murders surrounding a drag show in an episode as ripped from the headlines as Midsomer Murders ever gets. We discuss the history of drag shows as well as the current attacks against them and how they connect with this episode. We also talk about the current state of Midsomer Murders and just what's going on with Winters. Oh and someone we haven't seen in a while returns....

Dressed To Kill - Series 23, Episode 4

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This month, Eileen and Eric talk about Bad Tidings, the series 7 episode that introduces us to DS Scott! In Midsomer Mallow, people are getting stabbed. Barnaby and Scott have to figure out the motives behind the killings and what it has to do with Cully's school friends. Learn why Spanish Night is probably not a great idea anymore, see Ruth Jones before she created Gavin & Stacy, and try to discover why Cully's friends don't seem to like her very much. 

Bad Tidings - Series 7, Episode 2

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This month, Eileen and Eric pull up for a pint to discuss the 20th series episode The Ghost of Causton Abbey. When a body is found in a vat at an old abbey-turned-brewery, Barnaby, Winters and new coroner Fleur Perkins have to unravel who's trying to spoil the brew. Join Eileen and Eric as they discuss the history of beer, the effects of alcoholism on this whole thing, and just what is the proper etiquette for a one night stand. 

The Ghost of Causton Abbey - Series 20, Episode 1

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It's the holidays and our gift to you is A Christmas Haunting! When murders start happening around a village's ghost hunt, it's up to Barnaby and Nelson to figure out who is behind the dastardly deeds before they ruin Christmas! In this episode we discuss important first impressions, the history of ghost stories at Christmas, and naming your baby "Bump." Happy Holidays!

A Christmas Haunting - Series 16, Episode 1

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This month, Eileen and Eric are visiting the episode A Tale of Two Hamlets, the story of Upper and Lower Warden and their battle of the classes that turns explosive. We discuss the strange family relations of the Smythe-Websters, the history of Communism, the wonderful performance of Anne Reid, and just why does everyone like Danny so much! 

A Tale of Two Hamlets - Series 6, Episode 4

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This month, Eileen and Eric are visiting the episode Master Class, starring the great James Fox in a role that ranks as one of the ickiest.  We discuss when the show breaks their classic format, the dark history of eugenics, and just why is Barnaby investigating anything here? Oh and we try to figure out what Joyce's job is!

Master Class - Series 13, Episode 5

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This month, Eileen and Eric visit the classic episode Judgement Day, better known as the one where Orlando Bloom gets stabbed with a pitchfork! We go deep into the perfect English village competition, creepy child killers, and a lot of very recognizable actors! Just don't drink the wine....

Judgement Day - Series 3, Episode 3

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This month, Eric and Eileen tackle the most recent episode of Midsomer Murders - The Witches of Angels Rise. Barnaby and Winter try to solve some murders at a local psychic fair while we try to solve the mystery of just what's going on with MM these days. We discuss just what kind of a weird fair is this, why does Barnaby keep having to be the hero, and all things Fleur.

The Witches of Angel's Rise - Series 22, Episode 6 

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Eileen and Eric are back to discuss the 16th series episode The Killings of Copenhagen. They dig into Norwegian Noir, cookie factories, and why so many killers are clearly insane but seem so normal! Also, we welcome a new edition to the Barnaby family! 

The Killings of Copenhagen - Series 16, Episode 5

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Someone is murdering people surrounding a classic horror movie actress. Are they trying to recreate their greatest performances? Eric and Eileen dive deep into their first John Barnaby episode. They discuss Hammer Horror films, "Naughty Colin", and the difference a Barnaby can make.

Death and the Diva - Series 15, Episode 4 

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Eric and Eileen pop in to whet your appetites for the next full episode as well as ask you to send us your episode requests! What Midsomer Murder do you want to hear us discuss? What's your favorite strange kill? What's big reveal made you ooooh and aaaah? We want to know!
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Eric and Eileen raise a glass to murder in this episode as they discuss the season 7 episode The Maid in Splendour. Who is shooting people connected with a local pub? Why is a real estate company buying up an English village? And what is a a Benbow? Find out all this and more in this month's episode. 

The Maid in Splendour - Series 7, Episode 5

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Just a tiny tidbit to tide you over until our next full episode. We discuss the lyrics of Dollhouse Blues and the best place to pack your vodka bottle. 

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This month, Eric and Eileen investigate the Midsomer Murders classic THE AXEMAN COMETH! When members of a classic rock band start dropping like flies, it's up to Barnaby and Jones to solve the case. But first Tom is going to have to put down the air guitar and talking about "the true blues path." Can he do it? Ummmm....barely. Come join us as we look at the strange murders, the strange characters, and just what is going on with Barnaby. 

The Axeman Cometh - Series 10, episode 7 

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This is it! Our first episode! Eileen and Eric sit down with bestselling novelist and editor Juliet Grames to discuss the very first episode of Midsomer Murders - The Killings At Badger's Drift. They talk about how this episode set the template for the entire series, just how convoluted the murder plot actually was, and the glorious characters that are The Rainbirds. It's the episode that started it all and we can't be more excited to get into it. 

The Killings At Badgers Drift - Pilot episode, or series 1, episode 1 depending on your player

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Welcome To Midsomer - coming Wednesday, March 23rd! Subscribe today!

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