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The Miss Fisher Philes PodcastInterview with Marion BoyceIt was a dream come true to finally get to meet Marion Boyce, costume designer for Miss Fisher’s Murder Mysteries. Her fabulous pieces on the show add depth to the characters and visual harmony to the sets, making us feel like we were having our cake and eating it too.
In February 2020, Mary got to sit down with Marion in her fabulous Melbourne studio and learn what it was like working on MFMM. As we suspected, no detail went unexamined in creating costumes for the show!
Here are some shots from her studio:
2020-04-2748 minThe Miss Fisher Philes PodcastExtras on “Crypt of Tears”Back in November of 2018, Jo Jo and Mary were extras in the ballroom scene on “Crypt of Tears.” That night we recorded our experiences from the very long and exhilarating day we had on set. Now that the movie is out, we can FINALLY share this recording with you! Please be advised: we were sooooo loopy from a 15-hour filming day, so this recording is very raw and free form. There are also swears.
Huge thanks to Every Cloud for making sure our experience was wonderful. Every single crew member we came into contact with that day was i...
2020-03-3155 minThe Miss Fisher Philes PodcastPoolside with Essie Davis
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We were beyond thrilled to get to sit down with the one, the only, Essie Davis and talk about the fan reaction to the film, how she kept Phryne true to Kerry Greenwood’s vision, doing her own stunts, and learning to fan dance. And she has wonderful words of advice to young women. Miraculously, we managed to stay SPOILER FREE in this episode!
2020-03-1922 minThe Miss Fisher Philes PodcastPoolside with Nathan Page
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We talk with Nathan Page about leans in the film (or lack thereof), Jack’s emotional journey, what it’s like to be a heartthrob, and the trials and tribulations of working with fake rocks.
WARNING: HERE BE SPOILERS!
Nathan demonstrates a poolside lean
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Mary Holste
Jo Jo Sti...
2020-03-1819 minThe Miss Fisher Philes PodcastPoolside with Roger Lanser
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Director of Photography Roger Lanser’s gorgeous lighting was something we loved about the TV series, and it’s positively epic on the big screen in Crypt of Tears. We talk about how he made the transition in his career from film to TV and clever tricks he employed to create effects that fit within the film’s budget. ...
2020-03-1719 minThe Miss Fisher Philes PodcastPoolside with Tony TilseWe loved getting to talk to legendary director Tony Tilse about the transition from TV to the big screen, the crowd response to the film, and what it was like directing so many Kickstarter extras on set!
PLEASE NOTE: SPOILERS WITHIN!
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Chandler O’Leary
Mary Holste
Jo Jo Stiletto
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2020-03-1621 minThe Miss Fisher Philes PodcastPoolside with Deb Cox and Fiona EaggerWe were thrilled to sit down with Executive Producers Fiona Eagger and Deb Cox (who was also the Writer) in Palm Springs to talk about the reaction the film got at the festival, their inspiration for the movie, and why Essie and Nathan are so naughty on set. PLEASE NOTE: MILD SPOILERS WITHIN!
Executive Producers Deb Cox and Fiona Eagger sign Jo Jo’s “Miss Fishnet” burlesque poster
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2020-03-1427 minThe Miss Fisher Philes PodcastCrypt of Tears PremieresHooray! US premieres are almost here!
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Past, Present and Future “Crypt of Tears” Premieres
We met at Moonyard Studios to talk about what it was like to attend Crypt of Tears premieres in Palm Springs, Sydney, and Melbourne. We also discuss what people can expect at the upcoming Seattle premiere on March 19, 2020. We’ve partnered with SIF...
2020-03-1055 minThe Miss Fisher Philes Podcast3.8 — Death Do Us PartIn this episode we discuss the costumes (obviously), the maddening “I suddenly need to fly my father to the other side of the globe” plotline, the mystifying “that’s because you’re not a telescope” comment, the beautiful wedding scene, and the glorious end of the episode (even though we are obviously SO sad it’s the end.) We also reflect on how much this show has meant to us and how it has made our lives richer.
We so appreciate those of you who have been listening, and a special thanks to those of you who have reached ou...
2019-12-241h 17The Miss Fisher Philes PodcastMiss Fisher Con 2019 Review/Mashup with Every Lady Needs a Hobby!Miss Fisher Con 2019 was a whirlwind of stunning garments, fascinating panels, catching up with fandom friends, and making new ones. One of the highlights for us this year was getting to meet MacKenzie and Genevieve, the fabulous women behind the Every Lady Needs a Hobby podcast.
We love hearing how other fans nerd out about this show, and it was especially fun to sit down together and do that in person! It was their first time at Miss Fisher Con, and we loved hearing what they enjoyed from the experience.
If you didn’t get a...
2019-08-0928 minThe Miss Fisher Philes Podcast3.7 — Game, Set & Murder
At long last, it’s Mary’s favorite episode!!! And there’s SO MUCH TO TALK ABOUT. So many delicious scenes. So many great costumes. We talk about the revelation of Phryne’s Achilles heel and the Australian tolerance of spiders, the awfulness that is Fredrick Burn, gratuitous pinning, and the implausibility of Constance’s situation.
We also talk about Mary and Jo Jo’s visit to the SY Ena at Sydney’s Maritime Museum. More information on the boat can be found here and here, and below are some of Mary’s favorite photos from their time aboard....
2019-07-191h 22The Miss Fisher Philes Podcast3.6 — Death at the Grand
We can’t wait to be rid of “The Baron of Rich,” but he’s back and causing no end of trouble for Phryne and friends. We talk about the tension between Phryne and her father and how that brings out a new side of her relationship with Jack. We swoon over the hotel and that amazing staircase, and we talk about the delightful costumes like the “Pebble Coat” and that gorgeous olive dress she waltzes in. And yes—we talk about the waltz.
Also, we’re getting really excited for Miss Fisher Con 2019! This year we’re presenting a pan...
2019-06-2159 minThe Miss Fisher Philes Podcast3.5 — Death and Hysteria
All kinds of hijinks ensue when Aunt P lets her doctor turn Rippon Lea into a sanatorium! We’ve got tactical stripping, incest, and Jack and Phryne basically fused together at the waist. Miss Fisher enlightens Jack on some, erm, delicate matters, and Dot schools the sexist constable. We also talk about the history of “Hysteria,” Freud, and the origin story of the vibrator.
Also, don’t forget to register for Miss Fisher Con 2019! It’s being held in sunny San Jose, CA, from July 25-27. It’s an absolute delight for any Miss Fisher fan, and we can’t wait...
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Miss Adventure Podcast010 – Chandler’s Book, “The Best Coast”Chandler O’Leary loves to travel. She has a travel blog, a travel podcast (you’re listening to it), and now a travel book! Her book, “The Best Coast,” is an illustrated atlas of the west coast that follows historic highways and roadside attractions. And it is flat out amazing. (Chandler would never say that, but this is Mary writing so I can tell it to you straight!) In this episode, Chandler shares the story of how the book came to be and all the travel that has inspired it.
The book is out April 9, and you can pre-o...
2019-04-0236 minMiss Adventure Podcast009 – Chandler’s Epic Road Trip PART 2Part 2 of Chandler’s epic road trip continues with a completely different route home from New Orleans. She talks about her visit to Graceland, Antelope Canyon, and driving the Loneliest Road in America.
Antelope Canyon
White Sands, New Mexico
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Mary Holste
2019-03-261h 07The Miss Fisher Philes Podcast3.4 — Blood and Money
Street urchins being used for scientific experiments is pretty bleak. However, we do manage to find some pleasant things to talk about—like how delightfully handsy Jack is in this episode.
In other news, Hugh is being a jerk and Jack is being obtuse.
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Chandler O’LearyMary Holste
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2019-03-0152 minMiss Adventure Podcast008 – Chandler’s Epic Road Trip PART 1
Chandler completed an epic road trip from Washington State to New Orleans and stopped at many fascinating places along the way. 24 days and 18 states later, she shares tales from her driving adventure.
We’ve divided the trip into two episodes. Part 1 focuses on the route to New Orleans and Part 2 features the drive back.
Ward Charcoal Ovens State Historic Park
Cerro Pedernal, New Mexico
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Chandler O’LearyMary Holste
2019-02-0837 minThe Miss Fisher Philes PodcastLunch with Kerry Greenwood!What a treat it was to lunch with Kerry Greenwood! She had great tales to share, including why she created Phryne and how Phryne helped her avoid calamity. Her lovely partner David was with us as well and proved to be a “darling man,” as Kerry puts it. It was such an honor to speak with the woman who created the Phryne Universe, and we are very grateful to Kerry and David for taking the time to sit down with us. They are wonderful people, indeed!
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2018-12-2139 minThe Miss Fisher Philes Podcast3.3 — Murder and MozzarellaNo more dour anarchists. This time we’re thrust into the world of Italian families in Melbourne who have been rivals for generations. We talk about the influx of Italian immigrants to Australia, the increased tension between Phryne and Jack now that Concetta has entered the scene, and why it’s only fair that Phryne gets her Bond Girl.
Mentioned in this episode:
“The Mozzarella Murders,” a mystery written by Mary’s husband Erik Hanberg.
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Chandler O’Leary
Mary Holste
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2018-11-051h 07The Miss Fisher Philes Podcast3.2 — Murder and the MaidenDear Jack and Hugh,
We are extremely disappointed in you. You are acting like pubescent boys and need to dial that male entitlement way back if you’re going to be worthy of the women you love.
Hugh, no more trying to restrict Dot to “womanly” duties (e.g. wedding planning). She’s good at her job and has much help to offer you, if you’ll only let her.
Jack, no more grousing about Phryne’s “old friends.” She is what she is and you love her for it.
As penance, you are...
2018-09-3052 minThe Miss Fisher Philes Podcast2018 Miss Fisher Con RecapIt’s been a month since Miss Fisher Con 2018, and we are really missing the Phandom! It was such a delight to be in the company of so many intelligent, capable, and kind people who also geek out over Miss Fisher! This episode is a loose rundown of highlights of the Con. We tried to capture the feel of the weekend for those of you who couldn’t be there, as well as for those of you who want to relive the experience. We hope to see you ALL in 2019!
A huge, huge thank you to the phen...
2018-08-0352 minMiss Adventure Podcast007 — Travel Blogger Marsha SamuelAfter a bit of a hiatus, we’re back! We were thrilled to get to sit down with Marsha Samuel, author of Wanderlust for One, a travel blog focused on solo travel. Having visited 30 states and 6 countries, Marsha considers herself the Patron Saint of Small Towns and Second Cities. She shares her love of California, how she approaches travel as a woman of color, and how she challenges herself to be creative with her travel documentation. As a bonus, Chandler shares her secret for getting a private viewing of the Sistine Chapel!
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2018-07-2148 minThe Miss Fisher Philes PodcastRuby Rees – Live at Miss Fisher ConRuby Rees
It was an honor and a delight to interview Ruby Rees at Miss Fisher Con 2018. Ruby, who plays Phryne’s adopted daughter Jane, proved to be a wealth of information and insight into the show, her role, and what it was like to work with her fellow Miss Fisher cast members.
She also discussed other projects, like the recent Picnic at Hanging Rock (available here on Amazon Prime Video) and her debut feature film called “Women By the Sea,” for which she is currently seeking funding. It is set to the be the...
2018-07-1645 minThe Miss Fisher Philes Podcast3.1 — Death Defying FeatsWelcome to Season 3! The fabulous Jo Jo Stiletto joins us once again to discuss the new season, Jealous Jack, polyamory, strong feelings about fonts, the creepy art at SeaTac airport (see image below) and the origin of her “look” for the Con, which can be summed up with this equation: Carrie Bradshaw + Fraggle Bag Lady + Phryne Fisher = Phryne Fraggle Bradshaw.
We also have an important announcement regarding our upcoming Australian adventure!
A couple images that we mention:
“High Wire” by Michael Fajans
Holding Emmys!
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2018-06-281h 08The Miss Fisher Philes Podcast2.13 — Murder Under the MistletoeMerry Christmas—in June! Chandler is so excited to finally get to talk about the Christmas special! Joining us is Erik Hanberg, special friend of the show: In addition to being Mary’s husband (and the main reason she started podcasting), he is also the author of several mysteries and enjoys talking plot. Speaking of—this episode has a bizarre one! We talk about those oddities, the truly creeptastic parts of the show, the fantastic setting and costumes, and also talk about other Christmas-related episodes and the movies we like to watch during the holidays.
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2018-06-1155 minThe Miss Fisher Philes Podcast2.12 — Unnatural HabitsWelcome to the #metoo episode. This one’s a toughie, chock-a-block with emotional triggers. But it’s sooooo good.
We talk about how deftly this episode handles difficult subject matter—Magdalene Laundries, rape, human trafficking—while also doing a good job of fleshing out each character a bit more. Did we know Mr. Butler owned an arsenal? Nope. Have we seen Jack wrestle with his conscience to this degree? Nope. Did we know that Phryne “once knew” a Portuguese sailor? Well, ok—that wasn’t exactly a shock.
There’s a lot of hard material to talk about, but...
2018-02-2753 minMiss Adventure Podcast006 — Papua New Guinea(l to r) Mary, Chandler, and Penny
For years, Mary has been trying to piece together the 1987 trip she took as an 8-year-old to Papua New Guinea, Australia and New Zealand. Penny Holste (aka Mary’s mom) joins us on the episode to try to fill in the gaps and give context to some of Mary’s blurry memories. Penny also tells us about her own travels and how she was influenced by her great aunt Florence Parlin, a painter and world-traveler.
Images and additional info:
Waitomo Glowworm Caves in New...
2018-02-1655 minThe Miss Fisher Philes PodcastSPECIAL EDITION! Interview with Deb and Fiona, Producers of Miss Fisher’s Murder MysteriesHave we got a show for you!
Join us for an amazing chat with Deb Cox and Fiona Eagger of Every Cloud Productions, the team behind Miss Fisher’s Murder Mysteries. We talked about why they created the show, what they want to accomplish with the movie, and how it feels to work on a show with such a devoted fan base.
Some favorite moments from the interview:
Styling Miss Fisher as a female Indiana Jones
Talking about Dot’s journey from fear to bravery
Learning to make a film together as a team
The d...
2017-12-221h 04The Miss Fisher Philes Podcast2.11 — Dead AirThe Miss Fisher Philes are headed to Australia!!!
We’re making the journey to Oz in July of 2018 to be extras in Miss Fisher and the Crypt of Tears, and we are beyond excited! We’ll be reporting on our adventures on both this podcast and our new travel podcast, Miss Adventure. (If you haven’t checked it out yet, give it a listen!)
Do you live in the Melbourne area? Will you also be traveling to Oz in July? We want to hear from you! We’re hoping to organize some kind of meet up while...
2017-11-151h 01Miss Adventure Podcast005 — The Sketchbook ChroniclesFans of Chandler O’Leary’s work will definitely want to tune in to this episode! We delve into Chandler’s sketchbook series, chronicled on her travel blog Drawn the Road Again. We learn how the blog got its start and how it has impacted the rest of her work. Chandler describes her travel sketching process, materials she uses, the pitfalls of sketching in public, and much, much more.
Referenced in this episode:
An early work
The White City
2017-11-1050 minMiss Adventure Podcast004 — Island TimeIn this episode, hosts Chandler O’Leary and Mary Holste discuss their many island adventures. Locations mentioned include: the San Juan Islands, Vashon Island, Madeline Island on Lake Superior, Mont Saint-Michel, South Bay Island, Prince Edward Island, Cape Breton Island and Meat Cove, Scottish Islands (Erraid and Skye), the Puerto Rican island of Vieques, Catalina and the Channel Islands, Sky Islands, and Venice.
We also discover that our respective engagement stories are surprisingly similar and that Mary’s aunt wrote a book about island living, called On Island Time.
Help Puerto Rico:
United for P...
2017-10-1857 minThe Miss Fisher Philes PodcastIntroducing… Miss AdventureHello, fellow Miss Fisher Philes!
As our MFMM episode recaps near the end of Season 2, a question we’ve heard from listeners… “what will you do when you reach the end of the show?”… has been looming larger. The truth is we love podcasting and really enjoy conversations with each other, so we have also been wondering what the next step should be.
The answer came to us over the summer when we realized that our conversations often come back to one particular topic: travel. We’re taking a cue from Miss Fisher and setting out on a new...
2017-10-1228 minThe Miss Fisher Philes Podcast2.10 — Death on the VineKickstarter!
Hooray for the news of Miss Fisher and the Crypt of Tears!!! Go to Kickstarter to pledge, if you haven’t already. The clock is winding down, but there’s still time!
And now, welcome to Brown Town.
We needed to add some color to this otherwise very brown show, so we invited back the always-fabulous JoJo Stiletto to help us dissect this episode. Also joining us is the delightful and witty Sailor St. Claire, who has a past as a “reluctant wine maker” and also a wine reviewer. Sailor takes us through the...
2017-10-121h 36Miss Adventure Podcast003—Paris, je t’aimeIn this episode, hosts Chandler O’Leary and Mary Holste discuss the City of Light. Topics including the Eiffel Tower, Sainte-Chapelle, the Museum of the Middle Ages, the Lady and the Unicorn, the Archeological Crypt, catacombs and ossuary, Museum of the Decorative Arts in Paris (and elsewhere), cooking store in Paris, Sacré-Cœur, Paris in the movies, Rouen, the clock at the Musee Orsay, Père Lachaise Cemetery, speaking French, travel soundtracks, Diana’s tunnel, Parisian Markets, the Rue Cler, arrondissements, and whether Madison, Wisconsin, is the Paris of the Midwest.
Chandler’s sketchbook images referenced in the episo...
2017-10-0243 minMiss Adventure Podcast002—Solo travel vs companion travelIn this episode, hosts Chandler O’Leary and Mary Holste discuss the differences between solo travel and traveling with a companion or a group of companions. Topics and locations discussed include Chandler’s dislike of group tours, Victoria’s Butchart Gardens, tours in Israel, the Neon Boneyard in Las Vegas, Egyptian obelisks in Rome, the Queen Mary in Long Beach, dining alone, traveling alone as women, Vancouver Fashion Week, the Apocalypse tapestries, getting FOMO in Verona, Vieques Puerto Rico, San Juan Island, and traveling with husbands.
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Chandler O’Leary is an illustrator, letterer(erer) and entrepre...
2017-10-0147 minMiss Adventure Podcast001—Why we travelIn this introductory episode to the Miss Adventure podcast, hosts Chandler O’Leary and Mary Holste discuss why they travel. Topics and locations discussed include Chandler’s travel sketchbooks, her work on her West Coast Atlas (due in 2019), day trips to Seattle, Orcas Island, active recovery, artist dates, family trips, Route 66, secret trips, the Oregon Trail, and Chandler’s 6500-mile road trip.
Links
Dog Jaunt – Mary-Alice Pomputius
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Chandler O’Leary is an illustrator, letterer(erer) and entrepreneur living and working in Tacoma, Washington. She graduated from the Rhode Island School of Design (R...
2017-09-3028 minThe Miss Fisher Philes Podcast2.9 — Framed for MurderIt’s the Movie Making episode, where Phryne is suddenly a film investor. There’s precious little banter, the American accents are a little dubious, but we do enjoy the exploration of filmmaking in the ’20s. Chandler talks about the origins of the “talkie,” Mary questions the singular use of the b-word, we applaud Phryne’s ability to win over a film crew, and we lament The Scene at the End.
Stuff that comes up:
Butterick Pattern 6433
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Chandler O’Leary
Mary Holste
2017-08-1247 minThe Miss Fisher Philes Podcast2.8 — The Blood of Juana the MadThe Awkward Episode. We’ve decided this is also the AU (Alternate Universe) episode. Phryne and Jack are not quite themselves, and everything’s just a little off. Plus, the plot is extra ridiculous—which is saying something!
What is the point of the Book of Hours in this show? WE HAVE NO IDEA. But Chandler explains their original function in ecclesiastical life, Mary reminisces about the role PBS kids’ shows played in her lifelong love of mysteries, and Chandler swoons over a folding step ladder and vents about a lampshade.
Stuff that comes up:
Squar...
2017-06-071h 14The Miss Fisher Philes PodcastMiss Fisher Con 2017 RecapWe had such a wonderful time at Miss Fisher Con! We wanted to do a recap for those of you who couldn’t make it so you had a sense of what it was like—and, honestly, so we could just continue the post-Con glow.
We tried to recap that entire weekend to the best of our ability, but we realized later that we forgot to mention the panel right before ours. It was called “Character Evolution: Jack Robinson, Never Ending Source of Mystery” with Judy and Bianca, and it included thoughts on the character of Jack Robinson...
2017-05-191h 24The Miss Fisher Philes PodcastInterview with the Red Raggers!
We just returned from Miss Fisher Con in Las Vegas where we had the great pleasure to sit down with Travis McMahon (Bert) and Anthony Sharpe (Cec) and talk about the show, their process, various on-set shenanigans, and other interesting tidbits. We hope you enjoy listening to “a couple of Aussie blokes who like to hang shit on each other.” We sure did!
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Chandler O’Leary
Mary Holste
2017-05-1256 minThe Miss Fisher Philes Podcast2.7 — Blood at the WheelThe car race episode! We see the depth of Jack’s feelings for Phryne right off the bat, and we cringe the rest of the episode as they are completely out of sync. Dot goes undercover, and Phryne takes the wheel to save the day. Also—that last scene. Ded.
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Chandler O’Leary
Mary Holste
2017-05-0449 minThe Miss Fisher Philes Podcast2.6 — Marked for MurderAhhh, the Sports Ball episode. Don’t worry—we talk very, very little about Sports Ball. Instead, we talk tons of menswear and art and design. We also learn about Chandler’s secret collection and the TV shows MFMM has ruined for Mary.
Other stuff that comes up:
Les Passementaries Horribles by Edward Gorey
Photos of the original work at the Edward Gorey House
The “Amplification” Strategy
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Chandler O’Leary
Mary Holste
2017-04-221h 15The Miss Fisher Philes Podcast2.5 — Murder a la ModeIt’s here!!! Chandler’s favorite episode!!! We had SO MUCH FUN with this one (as you can tell by the length). We talk haute couture vs. pret a porter, commiserate with Dot’s clothing battles, discuss belly buzzers, the trials of adolescence, sad irons, and geek out over the costumes (as usual).
Other stuff that comes up:
#thedress: is it blue and black or white and gold?
The period kit at Target
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Chandler O’Leary
Mary Holste
2017-03-281h 32The Miss Fisher Philes Podcast2.4 — DeadweightWe get lots of Hugh (yay), lots of Phryne’s harlequin coat (boo), and hit on a few themes in this one—Melbourne’s gang scene, boxing, and how the Aboriginal population is treated by society at that time. We love that Hugh gets to shine in this one, and we get to see Dot stand up to a gang leader in order to defend her man—resulting in one of our favorite quotes of the entire show. And, as usual, we go down some rabbit holes (and some rabbit-proof ones).
We recorded this episode a while ago, so we refer...
2017-03-0257 minThe Miss Fisher Philes PodcastSPECIAL EDITION! Miss Fishnet’s Stripper Mysteries BurlesqueWelcome to our first-ever Special Edition MFP Podcast! We had such a great time at friend-of-the-show Jo Jo Stiletto’s “Miss Fishnet’s Stripper Mysteries” burlesque show that we just HAD to share it with you. Our play-by-play takes you through each set where we nerd out over the concept and costumes. It felt a bit like trying to narrate a figure skating routine, so luckily there are excellent photos of the whole show to help you through it. Warning though—they are kind of NSFW. This DOES involve stripping after all…
The venue
Links to the Facebook phot...
2017-02-031h 11The Miss Fisher Philes Podcast2.3 — Dead Man’s ChestPack your bags! It’s off to the seashore for us as we head to Queenscliff for a bit of R&R. You will definitely want to pack your flask for this one because we hear the McNaster bar cart is sadly lacking. But don’t worry—the banter will keep you warm
As usual, we talk costumes, characters, and themes in the show. But also as usual, there is plenty of off-topic discussion, such as how animals get high, Waffle Cone Hate Mail, how our town recycles poop, and why Chandler’s husband takes a lighter to the fab...
2017-01-121h 36The Miss Fisher Philes Podcast2.2—Death Comes KnockingSoooo, yeah. It’s been a while. Sorry about that. We recorded this about 10 days after the punch-to-the-gut that was the U.S. election. Things were still pretty fresh and there was no way we could avoid the topic. So fair warning—the first part of this podcast is very political. If you don’t want to hear our political talk, I would suggest you skip forward to 19:00 where the show recap actually starts.
As for the actual recap, we get into a lot of World War I stuff, costumes, Mrs. Bulwhatsit, Victorian Spiritualism, Jack’s reaction to the whole “...
2017-01-041h 24The Miss Fisher Philes Podcast2.1—Murder Most ScandalousWelcome to Season Two! A whole new season of characters, costumes and Phrack to obsess over. And to start things off with a bang, we invited the delightful JoJo Stiletto to join us on the show. JoJo is a burlesque performer and producer, and her specialty is creating burlesque shows that blend feminism and pop culture, such as the Burl-X-Files, a show she produced in 2013. She reveals the exciting project she’s currently producing—one that we know you will ALL be interested in!
Please note: We recorded this episode earlier in the fall, so some of this news w...
2016-11-181h 36The Miss Fisher Philes Podcast1.12/1.13 — Season One Finale Extravaganza!Pull up a chair and get comfy, folks, because this is a long one!
Rather than try to separate the two-part season finale (“Murder in the Dark” and “King Memses Curse”), we combined them into one mega-episode. And, as you would expect, we go down some serious rabbit holes in this one (Egyptology, Agatha Christie, international trade and how it affected fashion, milk tops, etc.) and also geek out over the costumes, period details, and Phrack. You know, the usual.
Mentioned in the show:
Downton Abbey promotional java jacket:
Jessica’s...
2016-11-011h 46The Miss Fisher Philes Podcast1.11—Blood and CircusesHurry! Hurry! Step right up! Hear a tale that will shock and amaze you!
Learn the secrets of the ancient Romans! Hear the fascinating history of that showgirl costume! Find out who plays the fortune teller! Listen to Chandler reveal a past that required modesty panels! And be amazed at how hard we had to work to remember Who Did It!
A couple things we mentioned in the show:
Interview with Kerry Greenwood on her cameo
The article on the closure of the Elsternwick ABC studio
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2016-10-2154 minThe Miss Fisher Philes Podcast1.10—Death by Miss AdventureWe finally get some quality Mac time in this episode! It’s off to the factory we go to investigate the gruesome death of Mac’s lover, Daisy. Phryne misses some very obvious clues that her best friend is distraught. Hugh loses his lunch. Dot goes undercover. Aunt P gets served a nice big piece of Humble Pie. And Murdoch Foyle rears his ugly head (but beautiful penmanship) once again.
Your Hosts
Chandler O’Leary
Mary Holste
2016-09-0857 minThe Miss Fisher Philes Podcast1.9—Queen of the FlowersLots to talk about in this episode, including the seeming pointlessness of proper etiquette for these young women, historic bathing huts, the duplicity of men, the situation with Jane’s mother. And the Judo scene. How we love the Judo scene! (“Maneuver 1! Groin! Maneuver 2! Throat!”) If there was a Phryne Fisher School of Deportment and Self Defense, we would be the first two in line.
A couple things we mentioned in the show that you may want to check out:
“The Wander-Light,” by D. H. Lawson
http://www.poetrylibrary.edu.au/poets/lawson-henry/the-wander-li...
2016-08-291h 03The Miss Fisher Philes Podcast1.8—Away with the FairiesPoor, poor Miss Lavender. According to Phryne, she was “cold as a halibut on ice”—and that’s when she was still alive! We talk about cyanotypes, the hidden agenda in women’s magazines in the ’20s, Phryne as employer, and the awesomeness of Camellia, Lin’s Communist revolutionary fighter bride.
A couple things we mentioned in the show that you may want to check out:
Info on Anna Atkins (cyanotypes of British algae):
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anna_Atkins
Book recommendation:
“Murder Must Advertise” by Dorothy Sayers
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2016-08-0559 minThe Miss Fisher Philes Podcast1.7—Murder in MontparnasseSo, I think we ALL know the big deal about this episode. We try so incredibly hard to discuss everything we can think of—bad accents, Post War Phryne, art—while all we really want to talk about is That Scene. We manage to control ourselves quite nicely…until we just can’t do it anymore.
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Chandler O’Leary
Mary Holste
2016-07-2653 minThe Miss Fisher Philes Podcast1.6—Ruddy GoreQuick, call Phryne! There’s a ghost in the theatre! Oh, yeah—and murder and stuff. Dot’s crush gets crushed. Hugh does some very important personal research. Jack shows a sudden new interest in theatre. And Phryne “makes thirsty when most she satisfies.”
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Chandler O’Leary
Mary Holste
2016-07-1350 minThe Miss Fisher Philes Podcast1.5—Raisins and AlmondsHurray! We’re happy to be back to (slightly) happier times with “Raisins and Almonds.” Join us as we talk about kitchen items useful for writing secret messages, the importance of pockets in our clothing, the enigmatic Miss Lee, and Jack’s revelation about his private life. And learn what the heck a Turnaround Alice is!
A couple things we mentioned in the show that you may want to check out:
On Benedict Arnold’s use of invisible ink:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Benedict_Arnold
http://clements.umich.edu/exhibits/online/spies/sto...
2016-07-0150 minThe Miss Fisher Philes Podcast1.4—Death at Victoria DockWe’re not going to lie—this one was tough. War flashbacks, Latvian anarchists, the dockworkers’ strike, a missing young woman, dubious methods for getting Phryne’s attention—just UGH. Thank goodness for names that begin with the letter “A.”
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Chandler O’Leary
Mary Holste
2016-06-2428 minThe Miss Fisher Philes Podcast1.3—The Green Mill MurderJazz, blackmail, mugshots, and gratin. We talk about our love/hate relationship with flappers, that amazing dress, themes of “otherness,” the adorableness of Dot and Hugh, and the growing partnership between Phryne and Jack.
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Chandler O’Leary
Mary Holste
2016-06-1744 minThe Miss Fisher Philes Podcast1.2—Murder on the Ballarat TrainThe plot thickens! More wonderful characters are added (Mr. Butler! Jane! the Hispano-Suiza!), we meet a couple bros in silly suits, we experience traveling by rail in the ’20s—and did we detect a bit of a spark between Miss Fisher and the Inspector? Hmmm. Interesting….
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Chandler O’Leary
Mary Holste
2016-06-0951 minThe Miss Fisher Philes Podcast1.1—Cocaine BluesWelcome to the first episode of The Miss Fisher Philes! We are going to work our way through every episode of Miss Fisher’s Murder Mysteries together, and we hope you will come along for the ride!
We start at the top. Season 1, episode 1. “Cocaine Blues.” Enjoy.
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Chandler O’Leary
Mary Holste
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