Don’t Drink the Tea

Oct 20 2024 84 ep. 60 mins

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Become a Paid Subscriber: https://anchor.fm/ddtt/subscribe In this ‘Essential’ podcast, Josh and Charlotte analyze the Agatha Christie canon one by one, while Zak offers some much needed comic relief. Beyond the insightful literary dialogue destined to delight any mystery fan, the hosts play exciting games, debate hot topic issues and submit themselves to cruel and unusual taste testings. ‘Leave a blank spot’ in your life for this weekly comedy extravaganza and come to know these three friends far better than you’d really like to.

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A Murder is Announced

Oct 20 2024 75 mins

One of these days we will figure out good audio...this episode is a little echoey, but that's because we're LIVE discussing one of Christie's GREATEST mysteries. We get into ingenious clues, long names, and delicious death!

Murder is Easy (2023 Miniseries)

Aug 10 2024 49 mins

Josh and Charlotte tackle last year's adaptation of a podcast favorite 'Murder Is Easy'. Together they analyze what exactly went wrong and what this means for the future of Agatha Christie Television

A Haunting in Venice

Feb 09 2024 88 mins

The time has finally come for Josh and Charlotte to discuss Sir Ken's third outing as Hercule Poirot. How did Charlotte handle the jump scares? Who gives the worst performance of the entire trilogy? And what does the future hold for the cinematic Christie-verse? Listen now to hear our in-depth analysis!

Taken at the Flood

Nov 02 2023 85 mins

Josh and Char discuss this twisty post war Christie and it's abominable adaptation.

Crooked House

Aug 02 2023 75 mins

It doesn't get much better than this. Listen to Josh and Charlotte gush over this groundbreaking analysis of a crooked family, Christie's pet project and (sometimes) personal favorite.

The Monogram Murders by Sophie Hannah

Jul 17 2023 61 mins

Josh and Charlotte ]have finally ventured into the Poirot extended universe! They have a LOT to say about Sophie Hannah's first entry into the new Hercule Poirot series. Listen to their spirited geek out now!

The Labours of Hercules (Part Two)

May 29 2023 80 mins

Things get a little wild in the second half of Poirot's Labo(u)rs. We get to see secret cults, remorseful dictators, and dangerous dogs. Plus, we talk about the jamp packed film and Zak breaks down some of the less coherent myths that inspired Christie's book.

The Labours of Hercules (Part One)

May 15 2023 74 mins

In this supersized episode, Josh and Charlotte dissect Poirot's daring exploits while Zak gives some much-needed context on the absurd myths that inpired them. Stories covered include: "The Nemean Lion": Hercule Poirot finds himself on a case involving a stolen artifact and a potential murder when an eccentric millionaire invites him to investigate a puzzling sit

Which Agatha Christie Book Should I Start With?

May 01 2023 37 mins

Josh and Char answer that age old question: Where do I start in the Christie canon? There are a lot of different gems to choose from but what makes the most sense for a modern audience? Plus, we discuss our time at the 'A Taste for Books' Library Event!

The Hollow (Part Three)

Apr 17 2023 42 mins

The spirited debate comes to an end with a difficult ranking, a painful memory, and a devastating bombshell. Na, na, na, na...