Alfred Hitchcock Mystery Magazine's Podcast

By Alfred Hitchcock's Mystery Magazine

What's Alfred Hitchcock Mystery Magazine's Podcast about?

AHMM introduces The Hitchcock Podcast Series. Each month we post a new reading of a favorite story from our archives, selected and introduced by the magazine's editor, Linda Landrigan. For over 60 years, AHMM has published the best in short crime fiction. This podcast series features stories by AHMM contributors, occasionally supplemented by interviews with the authors. Visit TheMysteryPlace.com for more stories, book reviews, subscription information, and more.

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Alfred Hitchcock Mystery Magazine's Podcast episodes:

11.30.2023
Episode 75: "The Green Man" by James G. Tipton
The latest episode in our podcast series features a mystery featuring Sherlock Holmes's friend and confidant Dr. John H. Watson. This time around, Dr. Watson travels to coal-mining country in northern Wales to investigate corrupt railroad barons. Please enjoy "The...
08.18.2023
Episode 74: "The Beano" by Floyd Sullivan
Find out what happens when a photographer gets wrapped up in a murder case involving a very famous guitar and a sports memorabilia collector. Here is "The Beano" by Floyd Sullivan, from our September/October 2021 issue.
06.02.2023
Episode 73: "The Wolf and Lamb" by Joslyn Chase
In this episode of the AHMM podcast, Joslyn Chase takes listeners back to Victorian England to tell the thrilling tale of a woman trying to survive Jack the Ripper's 1888 killing spree. "The Wolf and Lamb" originally appeared in our...
04.04.2023
Episode 72: "Five Bullet Friday" by Mary Angela Honerman
"Five Bullet Friday" centers around the murder of Lucy Bell, an overachieving travel agency manager whose co-workers all have secrets that could drive them to kill. But did any of them do it, or did Lucy have some secrets of...
03.15.2023
Episode 71: "Peril in Pasadena" by Edith Maxwell
Edith Maxwell, who also writes under the name Maddie Day, is the Agatha-winning author of the Quaker Midwife Mysteries. Here, she reads her story "Peril in Pasadena" (AHMM Sept/Oct 2022), which features 1920s private eyes Dorothy Henderson and Ruth Skinner...
03.06.2023
Episode 70: "Kimchi Kitty" by Martin Limón
Martin Limón's duo of military detectives George Sueño and Ernie Bascom are on the case again in "Kimchi Kitty." This time, they're trying to solve the disappearance of a Korean country music star.
02.06.2023
Episode 69: "Detective Anne Boleyn" by Susan Breen
Susan Breen reads her story from our May/June 2022 issue, "Detective Anne Boelyn," where she brings one of the most iconic figures in English history to life. Also, be sure to check out Breen's Maggie Dove series, featuring the titular...
12.22.2022
Episode 68: "Term Life" by Kevin Egan
Kevin Egan draws on his career as a clerk in Manhattan's supreme court for many of his stories, and "Term Life," from our June 2014 issue, is another example of his mastery over crime fiction that thrills and entertains. This...
11.22.2022
Episode 67: "Tired of Bath" by Merrilee Robson
This episode features Merrilee Robson's tale "Tired of Bath" from the March/April 2022 issue, which imagines what Jane Austen would experience when transported to the current day and tracks two friends—an English teacher and a filmmaker—as they handle the situation....
10.31.2022
Episode 66: "Inquest" by Michael A. Black
A Chicago cop heads out to the country to investigate the death of Red, an old family friend. When he arrives, he begins to wonder who's really telling the truth about the goings-on around town, especially regarding Red's death. Soon...
10.17.2022
Episode 65: "The Man in the Long Dark Coat" by Pat Black
In this episode of Alfred Hitchcock Mystery Magazine's Podcast, Yorkshire-based author and journalist Pat Black reads us a thrilling murder mystery set in Glasgow, the city he originally hails from. Here is "The Man in the Long Dark Coat," from...
09.09.2022
Episode 64: "Not My First Rodeo" by Bret Jones
Enter the world of crime, Oklahoma-style, in the latest episode of our podcast, where author Bret Jones reads his story "Not My First Rodeo," from out March/April 2022 issue.
11.22.2021
Episode 63: "The Question of the Befuddled Judge" by Jeff Cohen
In our latest podcast episode, we feature Jeff Cohen's "The Question of the Befuddled Judge" from the May/June 2020 issue, read by the author. Jeff Cohen is the author of the humorous Double Feature and Aaron Tucker mystery series. As...
06.25.2021
Episode 62: "The Boy Detective and the Summer of '74" by Art Taylor
Art Taylor reads his Derringer-winning novella from the January/February 2020 issue, which is currently nominated for the Agatha, Anthony, and Macavity awards. Taylor's book "The Boy Detective & The Summer of '74 and Other Tales of Suspense" is available from...
05.18.2021
Episode 61: "The Beast of Easedale Tarn" by James Tipton
Novelist, short-story writer, and poet James Tipton reads from his series featuring Dr. John Watson in this month's podcast: "The Beast of Easedale Tarn" from the March/April 2021 issue of AHMM.
03.23.2021
Episode 60: “Etta at the End of the World” by Joseph S. Walker
After a hiatus, our podcast series is back with a tale by Joseph S. Walker from the May/June 2020 issue. The story, which is currently nominated for an Edgar Allan Poe Award for Best Short Story, is read here by...
07.02.2020
"The First Tale of Roxanne" by Angela Zeman
In this episode, we read Angela Zeman's intriguing, meaningful, and inventive historical story "The First Tale of Roxanne," from the May 2013 issue. http://www.angelazeman.com
11.18.2019
"A Work in Progress" by Elizabeth Zelvin
In our newest episode, three-time Derringer Award nominee and three-time Agatha Award nominee Elizabeth Zelvin reads her story "A Work in Progress" from the May/June 2019 issue of AHMM. After the reading, she talks about the writing of this story...
10.22.2019
"The Monitor" by Tara Laskowski
Just in time for Halloween, our newest podcast episode features Tara Laskowski reading her story "The Monitor"—from our April 2014 issue and reprinted in Terror at the Crossroads—and talking about her new novel, One Night Gone. Recorded at Malice Domestic...
09.16.2019
"Taking Care" by Deborah Lacy
Deborah Lacy, short-story and nonfiction author and editor of Mystery Playground, reads her story "Taking Care" from the May/June 2018 issue and talks a bit about where she finds new authors to read. Recorded at Malice Domestic 2019. http://www.deborahlacy.com http://www.mysteryplayground.net http://malicedomestic.org
06.17.2019
"All God's Sparrows" by Leslie Budewitz
Recorded at Malice 2019 in Bethesda, MD, Leslie Budewitz reads her Agatha Award-winning tale "All God's Sparrows: A Stagecoach Mary Story." After the reading, Leslie gives a historical note about the tale and answers some questions about her goals for...
05.02.2019
"School for Burglars" by Melodie Campbell
Two-time current Arthur Ellis nominee Melodie Campbell reads her short story "School for Burglars" from the July/August 2007 issue and talks about her comedy background. Recorded at Bouchercon 2017 in Toronto. https://funnygirlmelodie.blogspot.com http://www.bouchercon.com
03.08.2019
"Variable Winds" by Susan Oleksiw
Susan Oleksiw, author of the Mellingham, MA and Anita Ray mystery series, reads her story “Variable Winds” from the October 2016 issue of AHMM. After the reading, the author talks about her writing, characters, and current projects. www.susanoleksiw.com
01.08.2019
"The Truculent Avocado" by Mark Thielman
Texas author Mark Thielman reads his story "The Truculent Avocado" from the January/February 2019 issue of AHMM and talks a bit about his writing. Recorded live at Malice Domestic 2018. http://markthielman.com http://malicedomestic.org
12.11.2018
"18 1/2 Minute Gap"
MWA Treasurer and award-winning journalist Larry Light reads his story "18 1/2 Minute Gap" from the January/February 2015 issue of AHMM and talks a bit about the inspiration for the story and how relevant the subject is today. http://www.lawrencelight.com
08.20.2018
"Ice-Cold Murder" by Marianne Wilski Strong
Marianne Wilski Strong reads her story "Ice-Cold Murder," and talks about the story's setting (Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania) and her current project inspired by the short fiction of Louisa May Alcott. Recorded at Malice Domestic 2018. http://wilskistrong.com/
07.02.2018
"So a Man Walks Into a Bookstore" by Meredith Anthony
Meredith Anthony reads her story "So a Man Walks Into a Bookstore" from the June 2014 issue of AHMM, and talks about her recent novel. Recorded at our Lower Manhattan office. http://www.meredithanthony.com
06.22.2018
"The Night They Burned Ms. Dixie's Place" by Debra H. Goldstein
Debra H. Goldstein reads her Agatha and Anthony nominated story "The Night They Burned Ms. Dixie's Place," and talks about her writing and current projects. Recorded at Malice Domestic 2018. http://www.debrahgoldstein.com/ http://malicedomestic.org/
02.09.2018
"Christmas Help" by Peter Sellers
Peter Sellers reads his story "Christmas Help" from the January/February 2018 issue, and talks a bit about the story's genesis. Recorded at Bouchercon 2017 in Toronto. http://www.sellersandnewel.com/
12.18.2017
"Santa Baby" by Melodie Campbell
Multiple award winning author Melodie Campbell reads her story "Santa Baby" from the January/February 2009 issue and answers a question from editor Linda Landrigan. Recorded at Bouchercon 2017 in Toronto. http://funnygirlmelodie.blogspot.com
11.30.2017
"Electric Boogaloo" by John Shepphird
John Cramer reads the latest tale in John Shepphird's Shamus Award-winning Jack O'Shea series: "Electric Boogaloo." After the story, the author talks about his work, in conversation with editor Linda Landrigan. http://johnshepphird.com
08.11.2017
"Stella by Starlight"
Con Lehane reads his October 2016 story "Stella by Starlight" and answers some questions from Linda Landrigan—recorded live at Malice 2017 in Bethesda, Maryland. http://conlehane.com
04.04.2017
"Madame Selina" by Janice Law
In our latest podcast, Lambda Award–winning author Janice Law reads the story in which her series character, medium Madame Selina, and her helper Nip first appear. http://www.janicelaw.com
11.08.2016
"Poor Dumb Mouths" by Bill Crenshaw
For our 60th anniversary, Bill Crenshaw reads his Robert L. Fish Award winning story "Poor Dumb Mouths," from the May 1984 issue of AHMM.
08.03.2016
"The Heist" by Kevin Egan
In this episode, Kevin Egan reads his story "The Heist" from the July/August 2016 issue, recorded live in our Lower Manhattan offices. http://kjeganfiction.com
04.01.2016
"A Lacking for Salt" by Martha Lufkin
In our 40th podcast, Martha Lufkin reads "A Lacking for Salt," from the September 1997 issue of AHMM.
01.08.2016
"The Hoard" by Chris Muessig
Chris Muessig reads his story "The Hoard" from the July/August 2014 issue, recorded on location at Bouchercon 2015.
09.22.2015
"Of Dogs and Deceit" by John Shepphird
John Cramer reads John Shepphird's currently Anthony-nominated story "Of Dogs and Deceit," featuring Deception Specialist Jack O'Shea, from the November 2014 issue. http://johnshepphird.com/
09.03.2015
"Across the Salween" by R. T. Lawton
R. T. Lawton reads his story "Across the Salween," part of the Shan Army series, from the November 2013 issue of AHMM. http://www.sleuthsayers.org/search/label/R.T.%20Lawton
08.04.2015
"The End of the Line" by Leslie Budewitz
Author Leslie Budewitz reads her story "The End of the Line" from the December 2006 issue, and talks with Linda Landrigan about the story's inspiration and her other projects. http://www.lesliebudewitz.com/
05.15.2015
"The One-Armed Man in the Luncheonette" by Jim Fusilli
Jim Fusilli reads his story from the June 2014 issue. http://www.jimfusilli.com/
02.13.2015
"Drifts" by Eve Fisher
Eve Fisher reads her story "Drifts" from the January/February 2006 issue of AHMM. Recorded live at Bouchercon 2014 in Long Beach.
12.22.2014
"Pit on the Road to Hell" by John Gregory Betancourt
John Gregory Betancourt reads his story "Pit on the Road to Hell" from the July/August 2006 issue of AHMM. http://www.wildsidepress.com/
10.17.2014
"The Kenduskeag Killer" by Kathy Lynn Emerson
Kathy Lynn Emerson reads her story "The Kenduskeag Killer" from the April 2005 issue. http://www.kathylynnemerson.com/
06.27.2014
"One for the Road" by Gigi Vernon
Gigi Vernon reads her story "One for the Road" from the January/February 2006 issue. Recorded on location at Bouchercon 2013 http://www.gigivernon.com/
04.28.2014
"The God of Right and Wrong" by Steven Gore
Seth Norman reads Steven Gore's story "The God of Right and Wrong," from the January/February 2010 issue of AHMM. http://www.stevengore.com/
02.10.2014
"Death at Olympia" by Marianne Wilski Strong
Marianne Wilski Strong reads her story "Death at Olympia" from the July/August 2003 issue of AHMM, selected and introduced by Linda Landrigan. http://wilskistrong.com/
11.01.2013
SNAKE IN THE SWEETGRASS by Robert Lopresti
Robert Lopresti reads his story "Snake in the Sweetgrass" from the December 2003 issue of AHMM. Featuring fiddle and autoharp music performed by the author and his wife, Terri Weiner, including one traditional song and another composed by their daughter,...
08.13.2013
"Ghost Negligence" by John Shepphird
John Cramer reads John Shepphird's Shamus-nominated story "Ghost Negligence" from the July/August 2012 issue of AHMM. www.johnshepphird.com
05.17.2013
"Shadow People" by Rex Burns
Rex Burns reads his story "Shadow People" from the June 2006 issue of AHMM. http://www.rexburns.com/

What's Alfred Hitchcock Mystery Magazine's Podcast about?

Download our free app to listen on your phone

Alfred Hitchcock Mystery Magazine's Podcast episodes:

Episode 75: "The Green Man" by James G. Tipton

Episode 74: "The Beano" by Floyd Sullivan

Episode 73: "The Wolf and Lamb" by Joslyn Chase

Episode 72: "Five Bullet Friday" by Mary Angela Honerman

Episode 71: "Peril in Pasadena" by Edith Maxwell

Episode 70: "Kimchi Kitty" by Martin Limón

Episode 69: "Detective Anne Boleyn" by Susan Breen

Episode 68: "Term Life" by Kevin Egan

Episode 67: "Tired of Bath" by Merrilee Robson

Episode 66: "Inquest" by Michael A. Black

Episode 65: "The Man in the Long Dark Coat" by Pat Black

Episode 64: "Not My First Rodeo" by Bret Jones

Episode 63: "The Question of the Befuddled Judge" by Jeff Cohen

Episode 62: "The Boy Detective and the Summer of '74" by Art Taylor

Episode 61: "The Beast of Easedale Tarn" by James Tipton

Episode 60: “Etta at the End of the World” by Joseph S. Walker

"The First Tale of Roxanne" by Angela Zeman

"A Work in Progress" by Elizabeth Zelvin

"The Monitor" by Tara Laskowski

"Taking Care" by Deborah Lacy

"All God's Sparrows" by Leslie Budewitz

"School for Burglars" by Melodie Campbell

"Variable Winds" by Susan Oleksiw

"The Truculent Avocado" by Mark Thielman

"18 1/2 Minute Gap"

"Ice-Cold Murder" by Marianne Wilski Strong

"So a Man Walks Into a Bookstore" by Meredith Anthony

"The Night They Burned Ms. Dixie's Place" by Debra H. Goldstein

"Christmas Help" by Peter Sellers

"Santa Baby" by Melodie Campbell

"Electric Boogaloo" by John Shepphird

"Stella by Starlight"

"Madame Selina" by Janice Law

"Poor Dumb Mouths" by Bill Crenshaw

"The Heist" by Kevin Egan

"A Lacking for Salt" by Martha Lufkin

"The Hoard" by Chris Muessig

"Of Dogs and Deceit" by John Shepphird

"Across the Salween" by R. T. Lawton

"The End of the Line" by Leslie Budewitz

"The One-Armed Man in the Luncheonette" by Jim Fusilli

"Drifts" by Eve Fisher

"Pit on the Road to Hell" by John Gregory Betancourt

"The Kenduskeag Killer" by Kathy Lynn Emerson

"One for the Road" by Gigi Vernon

"The God of Right and Wrong" by Steven Gore

"Death at Olympia" by Marianne Wilski Strong

SNAKE IN THE SWEETGRASS by Robert Lopresti

"Ghost Negligence" by John Shepphird

"Shadow People" by Rex Burns