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The Columbo Podcast

Welcome to the Columbo Podcast, hosted by Gerry and Iain. This franchise show is an informal retrospective of both Columbo’s original run and the subsequent revival, as well as the 2023 hit show Poker Face. Hosted by a long-term fan of Columbo and a newcomer to the stories, the Columbo Podcast takes an affectionate look back at the detective’s investigations - from his first case to his last and now Charlie Cale's investigations too.

  1. A Guy Named Greg - The Matlock (2024) Podcast - Season 1, Episode 3

    1 DAY AGO

    A Guy Named Greg - The Matlock (2024) Podcast - Season 1, Episode 3

    The third episode of Matlock (2024) was titled A Guy Named Greg and was the third episode of the show’s first season. A wrongful termination claim gives Madeline pause for thought and her efforts to find the malefactor at Jacobson Moore continue. In this podcast Gerry and Iain consider whether the justice system has gone woke. Olympia and the team take on a wrongful termination case for a client called Alex (Danielle Larracuente) after she’s dismissed following allegations of sexual assault against a senior employee, Jeremy (Chad Coe). When Jacobson Moore’s jury expert, Shae Banfield (Yael Grobglas) identifies the jury’s impressions of Olympia as a stumbling block to victory, it’s Madeline who’s asked to bring the case home. After persuading Judge Bolding (Chuck McCollum) to admit some strong evidence of past criminal conduct by Jeremy, things look positive. But can she persuade the jury to award Alex the settlement she deserves? This episode was directed by Brad Silberling. The writer was Nicki Renna. If you have thoughts on any aspect of A Guy Named Greg or the new Matlock more generally, please share them below, or find us on Bluesky at @columbopodcast, on X at @columbopodcast or on Threads at the same handle. The Columbo Podcast is widely available – on iTunes, Spotify, tunein, Pocket Casts or pretty much wherever you choose to receive and manage your podcasts. If you enjoy the show it would be greatly appreciated if you consider leaving ratings and reviews on these sites – particularly iTunes – as that can make a big difference to growing the podcast’s audience. A Guy Named Greg was released in 2024. It is 42 minutes long and originally aired on CBS. Episodes continue to stream on Paramount+ internationally and on Sky in the UK.

    1h 18m
  2. Rome, in a Day - The Matlock (2024) Podcast - Season 1, Episode 2

    22 JAN

    Rome, in a Day - The Matlock (2024) Podcast - Season 1, Episode 2

    The second episode of Matlock (2024) was titled Rome, in a Day and was the second episode of the show’s first season. Madeline continues with her plan to expose wrongdoing at Jacobson Moore and helps defend a boy accused of murder. In this podcast Gerry and Iain take the evidence at face value. Matlock continues her digging in this episode, meeting Mrs Belvin (Patricia Belcher) who runs a tight ship as the office manager at Jacobson Moore. Meanwhile, Olympia’s relationship with Elijah (Eme Ikwuakor) remains on hold as her divorce from Julian waits to be settled. In court, the team have a criminal trial to deal with as young Michael Casey (Brandon Marcel), the nephew of Deirdre Lewis (Alixandrée Claire) – an important class action client – is charged with murder. Michael’s mother Tera (S. Zylan Brooks) is adamant he could not have committed the crime, so Matlock – along with Sarah and Billy – need to work out what really happened. Evidence from old-timer Autry (Hal Williams) initially seems harmful, but when contrasted with the account of bodega owner Creepy Jimmy (Victor Cruz) and apparently manipulated CCTV footage, the finger soon points at Michael’s friend Charlie (Alejandro Akara). Just as with the pilot, this episode was directed by Kat Coiro. The writing credit again goes to showrunner Jennie Snyder Urman. If you have thoughts on any aspect of Rome, in a Day or the new Matlock more generally, please share them below, or find us on Bluesky at @columbopodcast, on X at @columbopodcast or on Threads at the same handle. The Columbo Podcast is widely available – on iTunes, Spotify, tunein, Pocket Casts or pretty much wherever you choose to receive and manage your podcasts. If you enjoy the show it would be greatly appreciated if you consider leaving ratings and reviews on these si...

    1h 15m
  3. Pilot - The Matlock (2024) Podcast - Season 1, Episode 1

    15 JAN

    Pilot - The Matlock (2024) Podcast - Season 1, Episode 1

    The first episode of Matlock (2024) was titled Pilot and was the first episode of the show’s first season. Madeline persuades the firm of Jacobson Moore to hire her and helps with a claim for wrongful imprisonment. In this podcast Gerry and Iain look at your references. We’re introduced in this initial episode to Kathy Bates’ Madeline Matlock as she finagles her way to a job at elite lawfirm Jacobson Moore. Assigned to Olympia Lawrence (Skye P.Marshall), a partner, she meets fellow underlings Sarah Franklin (Leah Lewis) and Billy Martinez (David Del Rio), with whom she will be working most closely. Olympia, it transpires, is in the process of divorcing Julian (Jason Ritter) who’s also the son of the firm’s most senior partner, Senior (Beau Bridges). Meanwhile, Madeline has to get to work on a case. The firm is representing Raymond Harris (Rothaford Gray) who was wrongly imprisoned for many years. Despite an initial mis-step, Madeline is able to get information from former prostitutes Sherleen (Coleen Camp) and Carlin (Nicole de Boer) that may prove decisive. This episode was directed by Kat Coiro. The writing credit goes to showrunner Jennie Snyder Urman. If you have thoughts on any aspect of Pilot or the new Matlock more generally, please share them below, or find us on Bluesky at @columbopodcast, on X at @columbopodcast or on Threads at the same handle. The Columbo Podcast is widely available – on iTunes, Spotify, tunein, Pocket Casts or pretty much wherever you choose to receive and manage your podcasts. If you enjoy the show it would be greatly appreciated if you consider leaving ratings and reviews on these sites – particularly iTunes – as that can make a big difference to growing the...

    1h 19m
  4. The Columbo Podcast - Ten Year Update Special

    02/12/2024

    The Columbo Podcast - Ten Year Update Special

    This special update episode marks ten years since we published Episode One of the Columbo Podcast – Murder by the Book. In this episode, Gerry and Iain look back on ten years of podcasting together and announce their plans for the Columbo Podcast in 2025. You can find all of the shows discussed on the episode here: Sledgecast – A Sledge Hammer! Podcast The Jonathan Creek Podcast The Blackadder Podcast The Fawlty Towers Podcast Fascinating – A Star Trek Podcast The Leap Home – A Quantum Leap Podcast Coffee Talk Apolitical Podcast Drawn Out Podcast The Poker Face Podcast on The Columbo Podcast If you have thoughts on the Columbo Podcast please share them below, or find us on Bluesky, Twitter, Facebook or Instagram. The Columbo Podcast is widely available – on iTunes, Spotify, Amazon Music, Pocket Casts or pretty much wherever you choose to receive and manage your podcasts. If you enjoy the show it would be greatly appreciated if you consider leaving ratings and reviews on these sites – particularly iTunes – as that can make a big difference to growing the podcast’s audience.

    22 min
  5. Poker Face Podcast - The Hook

    25/10/2023

    Poker Face Podcast - The Hook

    The tenth episode of Poker Face was titled The Hook and was the tenth episode of the show’s first season. Charlie’s time on the run appears to be at an end as she’s made a new proposal. In this podcast Gerry and Iain look at family ties. This week, Charlie is located and acquired by Cliff (Benjamin Bratt), who returns her for a meeting with Sterling Frost Sr (Ron Perlman) at an Atlantic City casino run by Beatrix Hasp (Rhea Perlman) and the Hasp family. When Frost is gunned down and Charlie set up as the patsy, she leans on Agent Luca Clarke (Simon Helberg) and pays a visit to her sister Emily (Clea DuVall) in an effort to escape the attentions of Hasp and the Five Families. This is the only season 1 episode directed by Janicza Bravo. The writing credit goes to creator Rian Johnson, his second of the season. If you have thoughts on any aspect of The Hook please share them below, or find us on Twitter at @columbopodcast or on Threads at the same handle. The Columbo Podcast is widely available – on iTunes, Spotify, tunein, Pocket Casts or pretty much wherever you choose to receive and manage your podcasts. If you enjoy the show it would be greatly appreciated if you consider leaving ratings and reviews on these sites – particularly iTunes – as that can make a big difference to growing the podcast’s audience. The Hook was released in 2023. It is 57 minutes long and originally aired on Peacock. Episodes continue to stream on Peacock internationally and on Sky in the UK. The DVD boxset of season 1 is now available.

    1h 11m
  6. Poker Face Podcast - Escape From Sh*t Mountain

    18/10/2023

    Poker Face Podcast - Escape From Sh*t Mountain

    The ninth episode of Poker Face was titled Escape From Sh*t Mountain and was the ninth episode of the show’s first season. Charlie finds herself in a creepy motel, out of contact with the outside world, as threats become clear. In this podcast Gerry and Iain look at dysfunctional friendships. This week, we find Charlie enjoying the Rockies in summer with Luke (Chris Cortez), an outdoorsy guy with whom she finds an immediate connection. Later, we find her in winter without her beau and falling in tow with a kleptomanic drifter she calls Morty (Stephanie Hsu). When Charlie’s car gets stuck in a snowdrift, Morty heads off to get help and Charlie is later hit by a speeding car driven by Trey (Joseph Gordon-Levitt), absconding from house arrest for the night. Thinking he’s killed her, Trey enlists the help of his old friend, Jimmy (David Castañeda), but soon their past looks like it might be catching up with them. This is the second season 1 episode directed by creator Rian Johnson. The writing credit is shared by showrunners Nora and Lilla Zuckerman. If you have thoughts on any aspect of Escape From Sh*t Mountain please share them below, or find us on Twitter at @columbopodcast or on Threads at the same handle. The Columbo Podcast is widely available – on iTunes, Spotify, tunein, Pocket Casts or pretty much wherever you choose to receive and manage your podcasts. If you enjoy the show it would be greatly appreciated if you consider leaving ratings and reviews on these sites – particularly iTunes – as that can make a big difference to growing the podcast’s audience. Escape From Sh*t Mountain was released in 2023. It is 60 minutes long and originally aired on Peacock. Episodes continue to stream on Peacock internationally and on Sky in the UK. The DVD boxset of season 1 is now available.

    1h 19m
  7. Poker Face Podcast - The Orpheus Syndrome

    11/10/2023

    Poker Face Podcast - The Orpheus Syndrome

    The eighth episode of Poker Face was titled The Orpheus Syndrome and was the eighth episode of the show’s first season. Charlie befriends a special effects artist whose former colleague is prepared to kill to protect a thirty-year-old secret. In this podcast Gerry and Iain look at the powerful burden of guilt. This week, we find Charlie first at a barbershop, then – by chance or fate – working with practical effects specialist Arthur Liptin (Nick Nolte). Arthur’s one-time colleagues Laura (Cherry Jones) and Max (Tim Russ) have recently become estranged from one another, but when Max appears to kill himself in front of Laura she comes to Arthur with an unusual request. When Arthur, too, dies unexpectedly after meeting with Laura, Charlie pays the studio executive a visit only to make a stunning discovery. With the help of archivist Raoul (Luis Guzmán) she endeavours to expose Laura’s misdeeds in front of a fanatical audience, before the evidence is permanently erased. This is the only first season episode to be directed by Natasha Lyonne. She also receives a writing credit, along with Alice Ju, who was previously responsible for episode 2, The Night Shift. If you have thoughts on any aspect of The Orpheus Syndrome please share them below, or find us on Twitter at @columbopodcast or on Threads at the same handle. The Columbo Podcast is widely available – on iTunes, Spotify, tunein, Pocket Casts or pretty much wherever you choose to receive and manage your podcasts. If you enjoy the show it would be greatly appreciated if you consider leaving ratings and reviews on these sites – particularly iTunes – as that can make a big difference to growing the podcast’s audience. The Orpheus Syndrome was released in 2023. It is 57 minutes long and originally aired on Peacock. Episodes continue to stream on Peacock internationally and on Sky in the UK. The DVD boxset of season 1 is now available.

    1h 5m
  8. Poker Face Podcast - The Future of the Sport

    04/10/2023

    Poker Face Podcast - The Future of the Sport

    The seventh episode of Poker Face was titled The Future of the Sport and was the seventh episode of the show’s first season. Charlie helps a racing driver discover who sabotaged his car, but all is not as it seems. In this podcast Gerry and Iain look at whether revenge is best served cold. This week, we find Charlie working at a go-kart track with her boss, Jean (Angel Desai) and colleague Randy (Jack Alcott). Jean’s son Davis McDowell (Charles Melton) is a racing driver and we see him pull out all the stops to defeat veteran Keith Owens III (Tim Blake Nelson) for a race win. When Keith sabotages Davis’ car the younger man suffers a serious accident at practice for the next race, but in a dramatic twist it turns out Keith’s daughter Katy (Jasmine Aiyana Garvin) is unexpectedly behind the wheel. After making a confession to his wife Donna (Leslie Silva), Keith comes clean to the nation, leaving Charlie with one more mystery to ponder. This is the second of two first season episodes directed by Iain B. MacDonald. The episode was written by Joe Lawson, with a credit to Sarah Fischer for her contribution to the plot. If you have thoughts on any aspect of The Future of the Sport please share them below, or find us on Twitter at @columbopodcast or on Threads at the same handle. The Columbo Podcast is widely available – on iTunes, Spotify, tunein, Pocket Casts or pretty much wherever you choose to receive and manage your podcasts. If you enjoy the show it would be greatly appreciated if you consider leaving ratings and reviews on these sites – particularly iTunes – as that can make a big difference to growing the podcast’s audience. The Future of the Sport was released in 2023. It is 48 minutes long and originally aired on Peacock. Episodes continue to stream on Peacock internationally and on Sky in the UK. The DVD boxset of season 1 is now available.

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Welcome to the Columbo Podcast, hosted by Gerry and Iain. This franchise show is an informal retrospective of both Columbo’s original run and the subsequent revival, as well as the 2023 hit show Poker Face. Hosted by a long-term fan of Columbo and a newcomer to the stories, the Columbo Podcast takes an affectionate look back at the detective’s investigations - from his first case to his last and now Charlie Cale's investigations too.

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