In this Halloween special episode of the Whodunnit Dinners podcast, hosts Katie McLaughlin and Helen Barbour get autumnal chills. They discuss the works of Stephen King, focusing on his themes and characterization (and very distinctive way of writing about food), before transitioning to Agatha Christie short stories. The conversation highlights the interplay between food and murder in literature, as well as the supernatural elements present in both authors' works. The episode concludes with some tv recommendations for readers and a light-hearted banter about future specials.
Chapters
00:00 Half Term/Halloween Special Introduction
02:42 Clue Game Begins
05:13 Unveiling Stephen King
09:34 Exploring 'The Outsider'
17:28 Characterization and Plot Analysis
19:33 The Agatha Christie Connection
20:49 Exploring Agatha Christie's Short Stories
22:15 Autumn Chills: A Collection of Gems
24:12 Murder Mysteries and Culinary Intrigues
29:32 Supernatural Elements in Christie’s Work
35:26 Reflections on Horror and Mystery
39:00 Culinary Delights in Mystery Literature
Theme Tune: Dan McCullough
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Summary
In this episode of the Whodunnit Dinners podcast, hosts Katie McLaughlin and Helen Barbour explore the intersection of murder mysteries and culinary delights. They delve into the works of Donna Leon, particularly her Commissario Brunetti series, set in the enchanting city of Venice. The conversation covers the unique portrayal of Venice as a character, the development of Brunetti as a modern detective, and the themes of family and societal issues within the narrative. The hosts also discuss potential casting for a TV adaptation and share food inspirations from the book, culminating in a delightful exploration of Venetian cuisine. And there's the usual ridiculous conversations about which actor would be right to play the leading role.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Who Done It Dinners Podcast
00:58 Exploring Venetian Cuisine and History
03:13 Introducing the Commissario Brunetti Mysteries
05:32 Setting the Scene: Venice as a Character
10:03 Modern Themes in Brunetti's Investigations
13:52 Character Analysis: Commissario Brunetti
19:22 Reflections on the Story and Writing Style
20:14 Connecting Food and Literature
23:32 Final Thoughts and Future Recommendations
In this episode of Who Done It Dinners, hosts Helen Barbour and Katie McLaughlin explore the intersection of murder mysteries and culinary delights. They delve into Dorothy L. Sayers' first novel featuring Lord Peter Wimsey, 'Whose Body?', discussing its plot, character dynamics, and psychological depth. The conversation also touches on the colonial influences on British cuisine, leading to a food challenge centered around Kedgeree and a cocktail inspired by the East India Company. The episode concludes with a teaser for the next food challenge involving a Venetian lunch.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Who Done It Dinners
01:18 Colonial Influences on British Cuisine
02:58 Exploring Dorothy Sayers and Lord Peter Wimsey
04:36 The Mystery Unfolds: Who's Body?
08:12 Psychological Depth in Sayers' Writing
10:17 Contrasting Styles: Sayers vs. Christie
12:09 The Climax: Encountering the Murderer
13:48 Class and Society in the Narrative
15:15 Exploring Lord Peter Wimsey
17:29 Agatha Christie’s Unique Approach to Romance
21:06 Casting Choices for Lord Peter Wimsey
22:06 Rating 'Whose Body?' and Its Impact
25:47 Culinary Influences in British Cuisine
31:18 Food Challenge: A Venetian Lunch
32:36 New Chapter
Theme Tune: Dan McCullough
In this episode of Whodunnit Dinners, hosts Katie McLaughlin and Helen Barbour delve into the world of Agatha Christie, focusing on her novel 'A Murder is Announced.'
They discuss the clever premise of the story, the character dynamics, and the impact of the post-war context on the story. The conversation also explores the connection between food and the mystery genre, culminating in the revelation of Katie's Triump!
The hosts set the stage for their next challenge, emphasizing the importance of food and drink pairings in storytelling.Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Who Done It Dinners
02:56 Exploring Agatha Christie
04:18 A Murder is Announced Overview
11:16 Character Dynamics and Village Life
14:55 The Premise and Clues of the Story
17:44 Delicious Death: The Cake Connection
24:18 Setting the Next Challenge
24:31 Theme Tune.mp3
Theme Tune: Dan McCullough
In this episode of Whodunnit Dinners, hosts Helen Barbour and Katie McLaughlin explore the intersection of literature and cuisine, focusing on the book 'The Dirty Streets of Heaven' by Tad Williams and the culinary delight of burritos, particularly the Mission Burrito from San Francisco. The conversation delves into the themes of the book, character dynamics, and the cultural significance of burritos, creating a rich tapestry of storytelling and food appreciation.
Find out more about this episode, plus recipes and discover more Whodunnit Dinners' murder mystery games at
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In this episode of Whodunnit Dinners, hosts Katie McLaughlin and Helen Barbour explore the world of murder mysteries, focusing on the character of Maigret from Georges Simenon's novels. They discuss the intricacies of the story 'Felicie', its characters, and the cultural context of the narrative. Alongside the literary analysis, they pair the discussion with traditional Northern French cuisine, including mussels and tarte tatin, creating a delightful blend of food and literature.
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Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Who Done It? Dinners
00:54 Exploring Maigret and the Mystery Genre
06:03 Character Analysis of Maigret
09:59 The Atmosphere and Setting of Felici
12:58 Food Inspirations from Northern France
17:57 Mussels and Traditional Northern French Cuisine
20:57 Dessert: Tarte Tatin and Its History
24:10 Next Challenge: Californian Cuisine
The Whodunnit Dinners podcast explores the very best in whodunnits from the classics of Agatha Christie to the latest Netflix series, all served with a discussion of appropriate food and/or drink - because it’s the Whodunnit…Dinners podcast.
Each episode murder mystery dinner party writers share a whodunnit: a book, play, film, game, tv show and the dinner or food and drink inspired by that who dunnit. At the end of the episode there will be a food challenge which gives a clue to the next episode.
Discussions are far from serious so don’t expect expert opinions. But there are some interesting facts, ridiculous tangents and you’ll get some great recommendations for mysteries to enjoy AND food to savour.
In this episode of Whodunnit Dinners, hosts Helen Barbour and Katie McLaughlin delve into the intriguing world of Japanese murder mysteries, focusing on 'The Honjin Murders' by Seishi Yokomitsu. They explore the book's locked room mystery format, the eccentric detective Kosuke Kindaichi, and the cultural context of post-war Japan. The conversation also highlights the connection between the book and Japanese cuisine, specifically yakitori, while drawing parallels to some of the Whodunnit Dinners murder mystery games.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Who Done It? Dinners
01:18 Exploring The Honjin Murders
07:36 The Detective: Kosuke Kindaichi
13:21 Writing Style and Cultural Context
19:38 Food Connection: Yakitori
28:01 Murder Mystery Game Connections
