Interview – Duane & Meredith Swierczynski on #TeamEvie
Oct 28, 2024
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Donate to #TeamEvie and the Literally Healing program at the Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles. Go to TinyURL.com/giveTE to make a monetary donation to the Literally Healing program or go to TinyURL.com/TeamE24, pick a book and make sure to pick Team Evie as the shipping location. That’s so much for your support.
In this episode I am pleased to welcome Meredith and Duane Swierczynski to the show to talk about the Evelyn Swierczynski Foundation. We learn about the Literally Healing program at CHLA, more about Evie, and various ways to give.
Thanks so much to everyone who has already donated. I’ve heard from some of you and it means so much to see the generosity of this community.
Go to TinyURL.com/giveTE to make a monetary donation to the Literally Healing program or go to TinyURL.com/TeamE24, pick a book and make sure to pick Team Evie as the shipping location. That’s so much for your support.
Barbican Station – SLOW HORSES Season 4 Finale Recap
Oct 13, 2024
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We are back with a supersized episode to talk all the revelations in the season four finale of SLOW HORSES. I’m joined this episode by returning podcast guest Matthew Bradford.
We talk familial revelations, the one time River doesn’t run – even though he wants to and whether changes from the book help or hurt the show. Plus, has Lamb turned into a teddy bear? You won’t want to miss this one!
We are back to break down all the excitement of the season four episode five of SLOW HORSES. I’m joined this episode by author and podcaster Lloyd Shepherd.
We talk bad dads, that shocking ending and get Curiously Specific. Plus, Chekhov’s Dustbin? You won’t want to miss this one!
We are back to break down all the excitement of the season four episode four of SLOW HORSES. I’m joined this episode by returning recapper Gary Dexter.
We breakdown the why you never want to book the hotel’s murder room, the value of a good gif and Catherine’s emotional intelligence. Plus, how do people on the run always make the train just before the doors close? You won’t want to miss this one!
My original review of the book Spook Street. The Barbican Station episode on the book is here.
Follow the latest news about the upcoming AppleTV adaption here.
We are back to break down all the excitement of the season four episode three of SLOW HORSES. I’m joined this episode by returning recapper Mary.
We breakdown the craziness of River on the run, working out at the office and why the slow horses might take an Uber instead of a taxi next time. Plus, is there anyone competent in Regent’s Park and Slough House? You won’t want to miss this one!
My original review of the book Spook Street. The Barbican Station episode on the book is here.
Follow the latest news about the upcoming AppleTV adaption here.
Barbican Station – Gary Oldman on SLOW HORSES Season 4
Sep 16, 2024
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We are back with a special treat for all the SLOW HORSES fans – a interview with Gary Oldman about the latest season. We get into his showdown with David Cartwright that’s been building since season one and how Oldman handles playing a character who’s backstory is still being build by the book series author, Mick Herron. It’s a fascinating look into the show.
After the interview we’ll break down the conversation and what we learned.
My original review of the book Spook Street. The Barbican Station episode on the book is here.
Follow the latest news about the upcoming AppleTV adaption here.
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We are back to break down all the excitement of the season four premiere and second episode of SLOW HORSES. I’m joined this episode by Scott Hardy co-host of the SpyHards Podcast.
We breakdown all the new characters, where we think this season might be going and what happens when you clean Jackson Lamb’s office. Plus a full English explanation of Jaffa cakes.
But there’s more! We talk emetophobia. sharks that eat other sharks, and Chocolate teapots! You won’t want to miss this one!
Barbican Station – The Secret Hours by Mick Herron – Review with Tim Shipman
Jan 16, 2024
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This week we are back to talk about Mick Herron’s latest book – The Secret Hours! I’m pleased to welcome The Sunday Times Senior Political Commentator Tim Shipman to the show.
In the first half of the show we stay relatively spoiler free on The Secret Hours as we talk politics and Herron, British inquiries and what makes a politician tick. In the second half we discuss Herron’s take on Berlin just after the fall of the wall, misdirection, and whether the TV show prompted Herron to write this particular story. Plus … we mull over where the series goes next! All that and more in this episode!
We’re back to discuss the third season finale of the Apple TV Plus adaptation of Mick Herron’s Slow Horses titled Footprints. This episode guest Matthew Bradford returns to join me in talking through all the action in this epic season finale.
We talk about whether this episode is like Home Alone or if Jackson Lamb has been watching too many A-Team reruns, the most emotional scene so far in the show between Lamb and Catherine and how not to use a double decker bus. Plus, we talk through that season four trailer.
We’re back to discuss fifth episode of the third season of the Apple TV Plus adaptation of Mick Herron’s Slow Horses titled Cleaning Up. This episode author Frank Sennett joins me to talk all about this penultimate episode of the season.
We talk about the showdown between Dame Ingrid and Taverner, Catherine’s alcoholism and misconceptions, and how Lord of the Rings fandom might not be enough to save you in a gun fight. Plus, why Jackson Lamb is like Jackie Chan’s Drunken Master. All that and much more in this episode!
We’re back to discuss fourth episode of the third season of the Apple TV Plus adaptation of Mick Herron’s Slow Horses titled Uninvited Guests.
We talk about the awkward hugs, what to do when you’ve figured out your fired and BI6 ROD. Plus, episode MVP – Douglas. All that and much more in this episode!
We’re back to discuss third episode of the third season of the Apple TV Plus adaptation of Mick Herron’s Slow Horses titled Negotiating with Tigers.
We talk about the increasing grossness of Oldman’s performance as Jackson Lamb, how River is a glutton for punishment, and why you shouldn’t bring drugs on your secret missions. Plus, how best to drive with a dead body in your lap. All that and much more in this episode!
We’re back to discuss the premiere of the third season of the Apple TV Plus adaptation of Mick Herron’s Slow Horses.
We talk about the mini movie that starts the show, how A River Runs Through It, and excitement over the buddy comedy of Marcus and Shirley. Plus, we talk plead for some John Bachelor Christmas Specials. All that and much more in this premiere episode!
Frank Sennett joins the show to talk about political thrillers and Mick Herron and John le Carré.
We talk about US versus UK spy novels, Matt Helm, and favorite Herron and le Carré novels. Plus we talk about how to write politics in fiction without alienating readers and how one author used the nuclear option to get their publisher to pay more.
We’re back to discuss the finale of the second season of the Apple TV Plus adaptation of Mick Herron’s Slow Horses – Old Scores.
We talk about how this season was like Die Hard, why there’s never a helicopter when you need one, and the best type of eulogies. Plus, we talk about how it’s possible for River to screw up in the same way all over again. All that and much more in this supersized finale episode!
We’re back to discuss the fifth episode of the second season of the Apple TV Plus adaptation of Mick Herron’s Slow Horses – Boardroom Games.
We talk about chess strategies, proper techniques for dialing your phone with your nose, and that shocking cliffhanger. Plus, we talk about the real London locations we see in this season. All that and much more in this episode.
We’re back to discuss the fourth episode of the second season of the Apple TV Plus adaptation of Mick Herron’s Slow Horses – Ciacada.
We talk about accessorizing with a box cutter, and missing thumbs and Lamb being off kilter for once. Plus, hear some major hot takes/rants on River and his overconfidence. All that and much more in this episode.
We’re back to discuss the third episode of the second season of the Apple TV Plus adaptation of Mick Herron’s Slow Horses. We talk about bike safety, shady small english towns, whether this episode had two award winning performances and the dinner party from hell. All that and much more in this episode.
We’re back to discuss the first and second episodes of the second season of the Apple TV Plus adaptation of Mick Herron’s Slow Horses. We talk about love on the rocks, impressions of new characters and eating on camera. All that and much more in this episode.
Barbican Station – Standing By The Wall by Mick Herron Review and more
Nov 23, 2022
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I talk with guest Matthew Bradford about Mick Herron’s latest short story – Standing By The Wall. This story is a crucial follow up to both Slough House and Bad Actors and fans of River and Roddy won’t want to miss it. Plus we further dissect all the Bad Actors action and discuss our hopes for season 2 of SLOW HORSES. Plus what does this story have to do with The Secret Hours? All that and more in this episode.
Barbican Station – Bad Actors by Mick Herron – Review with Laura Miller
Nov 12, 2022
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This week we are back to talk all things Bad Actors! I’m pleased to welcome Slate Book and Culture critic Laura Miller.
In the first half of the show we stay spoiler free of Bad Actors as we talk about the ins and outs of reading, the Slough House audiobooks and Jackson Lamb’s secrets. In the second half we discuss all the crazy action the slow horses get up to with evil politicians, soccer hooligans, and shady Russians. Plus … River! All that and more in this episode!
Barbican Station – Burning Questions ahead of Bad Actors
May 10, 2022
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I talk with previous guests Matthew Bradford and Dr. Mary Quest about their guesses for what we might see in Mick Herron’s next Slough House book – Bad Actors.
My post on the top burning questions ahead of Bad Actors.
Tim Shipman’s interview with Mick Herron ahead of the book release.
Barbican Station – SLOW HORSES Season Finale Recap
May 08, 2022
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We talk about the sixth and final episode of the first season of the new Apple TV Plus adaptation of Slow Horses. In the first part we talk about impressions of the first few episodes before taking a break and returning to talk in depth about the sixth episode. My guest this week is Lloyd Shepherd. Lloyd is an author and podcaster.
We talk about Peter Judd and Boris Johnson, Curiously Specific locations in SLOW HORSES, and Mick Herron’s cameo on the show. Plus the Min’s “mild imbecility”, the comedy pedigree of the show’s writers and dive deep on glasses. All that and much more in this episode.
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Catch up on episode five before the sixth and final episode of the first season drops of the new Apple TV Plus adaption of Slow Horses. In the first part we talk about impressions of the first few episodes and Jonathan Reed’s interview with James Hawes before taking a break and returning to talk in depth about the fifth episode.
We talk about what it’s like as a viewer without any knowledge of the books, working steps from the real location of Slough House, and how to hackers should really be portrayed. Plus the scoop on Jonathan’s interview with the director of SLOW HORSES. All that and much more in this episode.
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Catch up on episode four before the fifth episode drops as we continue to discuss the new Apple TV Plus adaption of Slow Horses. In the first part we have some updates and impressions of the first few episodes before taking a break and returning to talk in depth about the fourth episode.
We talk about whether the actors are portraying the slow horses as we expected, the show’s wonderful art direction and the proper pronunciation of Mario. We also talk foreplay, gunplay and Coldplay. All that and much more in this episode.
Barbican Station – SLOW HORSES Third Episode Recap
Apr 15, 2022
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Catch up on episode three before the forth episode drops as we continue to discuss the third episode of the new Apple TV Plus adaption of Slow Horses. In the first part we discuss impressions of the first couple episodes before taking a break and returning to talk in depth about the third episode.
We talk ice buckets, Vets – both animal and military, and what your proper locked in a closet weapon should be. All that and more in this episode.
Come back next week as I talk with a new guest about Episode 4.
My guest is Matthew Bradford of the site Double O Section. I previously talked with Matthew about Herron’s Slough House related novellas and short story.
My original review of the book. Barbican Station episode on the book Slow Horses.
Find all previous and future episodes listed here or in your podcast app under “Barbican Station”.
In this episode we discuss the premiere of the new Apple TV Plus adaption of Slow Horses. The first part is spoiler free before we take a break and come back to talk in depth about the first and second episodes.
Barbican Station – Reconstruction by Mick Herron – Episode 13
Feb 28, 2022
In this episode we discuss Mick Herron’s novel Reconstruction. Although the book is a standalone, there are a striking number of connections to the Slough House series, both in cross over characters and stylistically.
We talk generally about the book before diving into spoiler territory for what I consider essential reading for any Herron fan.
Barbican Station – Updates – Episode 12
Jan 05, 2022
In this episode we give some updates on Barbican Station, the Slow Horses AppleTV+ show, Bad Actors – the eighth book in the series and give some hints of what to expect in Barbican Station “Season Two”!
We’ll be back in a couple weeks with a discussion on Mick Herron’s short fiction collection – Dolphin Junction.
Follow the latest news about the upcoming AppleTV adaption here.
Barbican Station – Slough House – Episode 11
May 27, 2021
In this episode we take a look at the latest book with the slow horses, Slough House, with guest Professor Penny Fielding. We discuss what people will think of the books in 20 years, how this book is similar to Slow Horses and that ending. All that and more in this episode.
Find Penny Fielding on Twitter here or on her academic bio here.
Barbican Station – The Catch and The Last Dead Letter – Episode 10
Apr 07, 2021
In this episode we conclude our two parter with a look a the Slough House novella, The Catch, and the short story, The Last Dead Letter, with returning guest Matthew Bradford. We discuss whether whether Di Taverner is like Mission: Impossible’s Jim Phelps, get into determinism vs. free will and what effect the TV show might have on the novels. All that and more in this episode.
Barbican Station – The List and The Drop – Episode 9
Mar 11, 2021
In this episode we take a look at two of the Slough House novellas, The List and The Drop, with guest Matthew Bradford. We discuss whether there’s a sadder sack than John Bachelor, what the worst thing Herron has done to one of his characters and Matthew shares a piece of Hollywood advice he got that you won’t want to miss!
Each month we’ve explored a different book in the series. All leading up to the release of Book 7, Slough House.
Next up Matthew returns for a look at the Slough House novella The Catch, the short story The Last Dead Letter and we talk about the upcoming AppleTV+ adaption.
Barbican Station – Slough House Burning Questions – Episode 8
Jan 27, 2021
In this episode we change things up with a look at some burning questions ahead of the release of the seventh book in the series, Slough House, with guests Shane Whaley and Matthew Bradford. We discuss who’s in our Dead Pool, who might rise from the dead and what the political situation of the Slough House universe might be in the next book.
Barbican Station – Joe Country – Episode 7
Jan 13, 2021
In this episode I take a closer look at the sixth book in the Slough House series, Joe Country, with guest Shane Whaley of the Spybrary podcast. We discuss working conditions for mercenaries, Jackson Lamb’s toenails, and most importantly, Wales! We also talk about Peter Johnson, or is that Boris Judd? Plus Shane gives us his insights on Herron after meeting him at the le Carré lecture and producing interviews with Herron for the Spybrary podcast.
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Barbican Station – London Rules – Episode 6
Dec 05, 2020
In this episode I take a closer look at the fifth book in the Slough House series, London Rules, with guest Ayo Onatade. We talk about British politicians, whether Slough House should switch to an open office plan, hackers with girlfriends, and the high death toll in Slough House. Plus a special treat, Ayo’s recommendation of some must read mysteries.
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Barbican Station – Spook Street – Episode 5
Nov 07, 2020
In this episode I take a closer look at the fourth book in the Slough House series, Spook Street, with Clarissa Aykroyd. We talk about hipsters in Shoreditch, literary references, corporate-speak and Herron’s love for London transport mayhem.
Each month we’ll be exploring a different book in the series. All leading up to the release of Book 7, Slough House.
Barbican Station – Real Tigers – Episode 4
Sep 30, 2020
In this episode I take a closer look at the third book in the Slough House series, Real Tigers, with Gary Dexter. We talk about Chekov’s Double Decker bus, why getting kidnapped DOESN’T make you want a drink, and the truth about the Thunderbirds.
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Each month we’ll be exploring a different book in the series. All leading up to the release of Book 7, Slough House.
Barbican Station – Dead Lions – Episode 3
Aug 26, 2020
In this episode I take a closer look at the second book in the Slough House series, Dead Lions, with Alice Dryden. We explore the truth behind a dickie bow, melting cars, whether all small English villages contain hidden evil and Dorset knob throwing.
Each month we’ll be exploring a different book in the series. All leading up to the release of Book 7, Slough House.
In the second episode of Barbican Station we welcome spy author Tim Stevens to talk about the first book in the series, Slow Horses. We discuss the vileness of Jackson Lamb, the real Slough House location, and a certain foppish bike riding politician.
Each month we’ll be exploring a different book in the series and it’s all leading up to the release of Book 7, Slough House.
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Barbican Station – Introduction – Episode 1
Jul 29, 2020
In the first episode of Barbican Station we take a closer look at Mick Herron, the author of the Slough House series. What makes him write these books?
Each month we’ll be exploring a different book in the series. All leading up to the release of Book 7, Slough House.
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