In this episode, we dive into Destination Moon - Hergé’s bold leap into science fiction and one of the most ambitious chapters in the Tintin series. From cutting-edge rocketry to Cold War tensions, we’ll explore how Hergé blended meticulous research with suspense, humour, and wonder to set the stage for Tintin’s greatest adventure yet.

In this episode, we dive into Land of Black Gold - Hergé’s tense, politically charged adventure set against the backdrop of rising unrest in the Middle East. We’ll explore how Hergé blended intrigue with real-world geopolitics, revived long-standing plotlines from earlier drafts, and crafted one of Tintin’s most complex and fascinating mid-series adventures.

In this episode, we shine a spotlight on The Women in Tintin — a part of the series that’s often overlooked but endlessly revealing. From the iconic to the underwritten, the comic relief to the quietly influential, we’ll explore how Hergé approached female characters, what their presence (and absence) tells us about his storytelling, and why these women deserve a closer look in the Tintin universe.

In this episode, we dive into Prisoners of the Sun - Hergé’s sweeping continuation of The Seven Crystal Balls. As Tintin and Haddock chase Calculus across continents, through mountains, and into the heart of an ancient Incan civilization, we’ll uncover how Hergé turned mystery into myth - and crafted one of Tintin’s most unforgettable finales.

In this episode, we dive into The Seven Crystal Balls - one of Hergé’s most atmospheric mysteries. From the eerie curse striking the Sanders-Hardiman expedition to Tintin and Haddock’s desperate search for Professor Calculus, we’ll unravel how this story deepened the sense of peril in the Tintin universe and set the stage for one of its most emotional sequels.

In this episode, we set sail with Red Rackham’s Treasure - the thrilling follow-up to The Secret of the Unicorn. Tintin and Haddock’s hunt for Sir Francis’s fortune brings high-seas adventure, the comic chaos of the Thompsons, and we'll also explore the unforgettable debut of Professor Calculus, marking a turning point in the Tintin universe.

In this episode, we dive into The Secret of the Unicorn - Tintin’s classic treasure-hunt mystery. With Captain Haddock at his side, he follows the trail of Sir Francis Haddock and a hidden fortune, in a story that blends swashbuckling adventure with detective intrigue and sets the stage for Red Rackham’s Treasure. We’ll also explore how this book deepens Haddock’s backstory and firmly cements his place in Tintin’s world.

In this episode, we plunge into The Shooting Star - one of the most visually striking and thematically unusual books in the Tintin series. When a mysterious meteorite crashes into the Arctic Sea, Tintin joins a scientific expedition to recover it… but he’s not the only one racing to get there. We’ll explore the book’s dreamlike tone, the global tensions bubbling beneath the surface, and how this adventure stands out as one of the most experimental chapters in Tintin’s journey.