The hosts tackle Christie's second masterpiece. A beautiful train and a terrific ensemble, what more could you want? But really, you can’t always get what you want…
Zak has a lot to say about this book! Or...the movie version he sort of watched. These stories within stories are fascinating puzzles and give us more insight into our favorite spinster sleuth: Miss Jane Marple
What is Rod Stewart's favorite Christie Novel? The answer may surprise you...Peril at End House is one of Poirot’s most famous cases. We delve into the why, how and who of it all with the help of a very musical guest.
What happens when you have insufficient Nickelodeon knowledge? One man has the answer, and more importantly, the question. An impossible crime with a trademark solution.
Miss Marple's first novel deserves careful attention, and lots of British old lady impressions...and maybe a rap. And we called two guests to join us in our investigation.
The hosts discuss Christie's first tragedy. But did she take that word too literally? First published under the name Mary Westmacott, these straight dramas feature more of Christie's personal life than her mysteries do. Are these books worth the chance to get to know the author a little better?
The Mysterious Mr. Quin is perhaps the oddest thing (to date in the canon anyway) that Christie has written. But it's also one of her favorites. We chew on that is this (adjective) episode featuring (noun), (noun), and (noun).
What do you do if you are engaged to Superman and you put on a few pounds? Zak has the answer. Christie gives tribute to a dozen of forgotten mystery authors in this collection of stories that feature the return of Tommy and Tuppence Beresford.
Does this sequel live up to the hype of Chimneys? We dig into Christie's strange second entry into the short lived Chimneys series.
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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.