It's our 50th episode so we decided to do Midsomer Murder's 50th episode - DEATH IN CHORUS. Someone is murdering people around a choir competition. Can Barnaby and Jones crack the case before the fat lady sings? We're talking a sexy episode, the history of choral music, and Jones singing in the shower. DEATH IN CHORUS - Series 9, episode 7 Created,…

Eileen and Eric are headed to the woods to discuss A RARE BIRD. Someone is killing members of a bird watching group. Can Barnaby and Jones solve the case before the killer leaves the nest? We're talking a very sexy episode, the history of birding, and a lot of ballet. A RARE BIRD - Series 14, Episode 8 Created, produced, and hosted by Eileen Becker…

We are dropping a special episode to talk about the only Midsomer Murders spin-off - HOT FUZZ! When London police officer Nicholas Angel is transfered to the quiet town of Sandford, he uncovers a series of murders that only he can solve. We are talking a very weird Midsomer story, the history of those guys who stand in city centers pretending they …

This time, we are discussing THE FISHER KING, where Barnaby and Scott have to solve a series of murders surrounding ancient Celtic artifacts, a big mound, and buried family secrets. Eric and Eileen are divided on this one - how do you feel? Are you down for the solstice shenanigans? The Fisher King - Series 7, Episode 3 Created, produced, and hoste…

Eric and Eileen talk about one of their favorite recent episodes - HAPPY FAMILIES! Barnaby and Winter head to a remote mansion in the middle of a storm to investigate the murder of a millionaire game maker. Soon they are find themself stuck there - with the killer! Can they solve the case before they end up checkmated? We're discussing the classic …

This time, EIleen and Eric get in touch with out Regency sides with DEATH BY PERSUASION. Barnaby and Winter investigate murders at a Jane Austen Experience. Can they over come their prides and prejudices to solve the case? We discuss some truly strange kills, the history of Jane Austen, and those tight breaches! DEATH BY PERSUASION - series 19, epi…

This time, Eilen and Eric get in the ring with THE NOBLE ART. People surrounding a champion fighter are being murdered. How many rounds will it take for Barnaby to knock out the killer? We are talking when killers are charming, the history of boxing, and buns of steel! THE NOBLE ART - Series 13, Episode 6 Created, produced, and hosted by Eileen Bec…

It's a new year, so Eric and EIleen are back with a special episode - the 20th anniversary episode DEATH OF THE SMALL COPPERS! Well, the 21st anniversary episode as it aired in the wrong year. Barnaby and Winter must uncover who is killing the members of a high IQ society. Can they outsmart a very smart killer? We're talking the return of a fan fav…

It's a holiday episode! Eileen and Eric discuss DAYS OF MISRULE, the least cheerful holiday episode from Midsomer Murders. An explosion at a military training facility leads to a series of murders and Barnaby and Jones have to solve the case or it won't be a very Merry Christmas. We discuss when holiday episodes go dark, the history of a holiday cu…

This time out, Eric and Eileen discuss THINGS THAT GO BUMP IN THE NIGHT, the classic episode with a ridiculously long name. Someone in the village of Fletcher's Cross is murdering people tied to a new age church run by a medium who claims to speak from the dead. Will Barnaby solve the case with some help from beyond? Or is the answer more down to E…

Eileen and Eric discuss the classic banger Death's Shadow! In Badger's Drift, people are getting murdered (where have I heard that one before) and Barnaby and Troy think it's connected to a development. Can they crack the case before they lose their heads? We discuss a classic murderer, the history of revenge plays, and when Midsomer does it just r…

Barnaby and Nelson have to solve a series of murders surrounding a fancy restaurant in MIdsomer Wyvern. Can Barnaby and Nelson root out the poisonous root growing in this garden of foodly delights? Could this metaphor get any more labored? Eric and Eileen discuss a very gross murder, the history of restaurants, and the Barnaby Brain Fart. Oh and Th…

Eileen and Eric get a grip on RING OUT YOUR DEAD, one of the truly classic episodes. Bell ringers in Midsomer Wellow are being brutally murdered. Is it a jealous lover? A vengeful old guy? A disgruntled poet? Or someone just totally nuts? Barnaby and Troy will have to risk their lives and their ears to solve this one. We discuss when obsession turn…

This week, we discuss THE DAGGER CLUB! When someone starts targeting the people connected to a dead writer, Barnaby and Nelson will have to take a gamble to solve this one. Eric and Eileen talk some truly weird kills, the history of mystery novels, and the art of faking your own death. THE DAGGER CLUB - Series 17, Episode 1 Created, produced, and h…

This time, Eric and Eileen are talking BLUE HERRINGS. Barnaby's beloved aunt Alice happens to be staying at a retirement home where the residents keep dropping dead. Is something nefarious afoot? Can Barnaby stop painting his new house ot bother investigating? We're talking the history and morality of euthanasia, some great acting, and whether or n…

This time Eileen and Eric discuss Left For Dead. When childhood friends of Jones are brutally murdered, Barnaby must uncover the truth about a decades old missing persons case to solve this one. The ending has our hosts split! We're talking eminent domain, great acting, and the worst wedding speech ever. Left For Dead - Series 11, Epsiode 2 Created…

When Little Auburn is reopened for the first time in over 70 years, the citizens of Greater Auburn are shocked to find a dead body run over by a tank! Can Barnaby and his new DS Winter solve the case or will they fall flat? Like tank flat. Cause there's a tank......we're talking confusing villages, some seriously strange kills, and the introduction…

Get those swim trunks ready, cause this time Eric and Eileen are tackling Dead In The Water. When the President of the Midsomer Rowing Club is drowned, it's up to Barnaby and Scott to solve the case and stop a jewel heist. We're discussing the history of rowing, policing the police, and why Joyce and Cully want Tom to take up sailing so badly! Dead…

You asked for it and we are doing it - it's the fan favorite Written in Blood! An aspiring writer is found naked and murdered and Barnaby and Troy have to dig into his writer's group to unmask the killer. Here's a hint - it's the one who's clearly carazy! We're talking Psycho references, the history of books, and why all the Midsomer fans love this…

Can you believe it? We are two years old. Join Eric and Eileen in celebrating their love of Midsomer Murders. We're discussing our favorite episodes, our favorite characters, and just who we would love to see guest star. Plus hear Eileen's fan fiction and find out which episode our fans want us to do next! Created, produced, and hosted by Eileen Be…

Eric and Eileen have their minds blown when the discuss THE OBLONG MURDERS. In order to find out what happened to a missing woman, Barnaby sends Jones undercover into a new age cult. Can they uncover the deadly truth or will they be the tree, which is a very dumb thing said in this episode! We talk the history of cults, Jones' awful disguise, and w…

This time, Eric and Eileen dig into a classic banger of an episode - Secrets & Spies. THe bodies are piling up at a safehouse for spies and Barnaby and Jones have to go around the government if they have any hope of cracking the case. We talk about all the espionage easter eggs, the history of spycraft, and when Barnaby goes power mad! Secrets & Sp…

Eric and Eileen are buzzing about THE STING OF DEATH! Barnaby and Winter investigate a series of bee-related murders while dealing with a creepy yoga teacher, an angry priest, and a couple of mead makers....that last one is pretty disturbing. Join us as we dig deep into all the bee jokes, the lazy investigation, and Sarah's failed push to get John …

Eileen and Eric disagree over the infamous HIDDEN DEPTHS, the one the fans all know as the wine catapult episode! Barnaby and Scott investigate a series of gruesome murders that all tie into a not-that-complicated wine scam. Can they stop the murderer before John has to take his wife to a fancy dinner? Of course not! We talk wine fraud, grisley mur…

This time around Eileen and Eric are discussing THE INCIDENT AT COPPER HILL. When someone starts using a black goo to murder people, Barnaby and Nelson have to investigate a series of UFO sightings. Is it little green men? Is it a military cover-up? Or is someone dredging up long buried secrets? The answer is definitely two of these. We talk about …

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 w…

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 …

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 e…

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 & Pu…

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! Created, produced, and hosted by Eileen Becker and Eric Buscher S…

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 …

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 --- Ali…

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! MAR…

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 …

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 c…

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…

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, Episod…

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,…

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 Oli…

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 w…

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 …

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…

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 "…

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 …

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…

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 Created, produced, and…

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…

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 Created, produced, and hosted by Eileen Becker …

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 Created, produced, and h…

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! Email us at [email protected] and tell us what YOU, the listener, …