Don’t Drink the Tea

Christie blends mystery and comedy in Mrs. McGinty's Dead nearly as well as we do. Listen to us analyze Christie's tale of the working class and true crime. Topics Include: 'The Betrayal', the Miss Marple Cinematic Universe, and which Christie book is NOT currently in Josh's collection.

Warning: We LIKE this book! Christie's 'adventure thrillers' (it takes us awhile to find a label - sorry) get a lot of hate. We, however, are united in our defense of this later career return to the genre. Give it a chance!

We return to the world of Mary Westmacott for one of Christie's most complex and divisive dramas.

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!

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

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!

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

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.

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!

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.

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 situation. "The Ler...

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

What would Charlotte do if Jason Momoa invited her out for ice cream? Why is Zak having chest pains when drinking icy drinks? And is the ending of the Hollow ingenious or lazy? nThese questions and more are answered in this debate heavy episode of DDTT!

The episode we have all (Josh) been looking forward to. The Hollow is a simple story that leaves this podcast completely divided. One host loves it, one hates it, and one didn't even read it. Listen to their spirited debate and all of the mini debates that ignite, one of which will cause two of the three friends to storm out of the room. All of this and more is promised in this exciting three-part...

We're in the corner with Ken, discussing Rian Johnson's Glass Onion a Knives Out Mystery. Should all theaters have reclining seats? Has Poirot seen any movies? And can you rate Kathy Bates out of 10? Yes, evidently, and no thanks. 

Sparkling Cyanide/Remembered Death is about a murder in the past and a murder on repeat. We discuss the pitfalls of adapting a short story into a novel, a controversial twist, and an unbelievably bad screen adaptation. Plus, Zak gets a little too honest comparing himself to Edgar Allen Poe, and that’s not even a part of the return of everyone’s favorite game: I Confession! Listen now!

2022 featured three major blockbuster releases that featured murder mysteries at their core. See How They Run was sandwiched between a Ken and a Rian. So, how did it do? Is it funny? How is the portrayal of Agatha Christie and Max Mallowan?  And most importantly, what did Ken think? Find out in this installment of the film centric miniseries Ken Corner!

Josh and Char are haunted by Agatha's third psychological character study Absent in the Spring. After Giant's Bread and Unfinished Portrait, we were skeptic of this mid career offering. But boy oh boy were we pleasantly surprised. This story will stick with us. And we hope it sticks with you! 

In this new miniseries, the hosts discuss the world of cinema with a very special and imaginary guest. Sure, this may just be a manifestation of Josh's dreams, but that doesn't make it any less informative. The hosts discuss the announcement of the third Poirot film in Branagh's Christie-verse. Why did Ken choose Hallowe'en Party? What is his process like? What is his favorite dinosaur? Only one p...

We have a fascinating discussion with Ann Claire author of Dead and Gondola! She fills us in on the ins and out of crafting a mystery and what inspires her to write cozy crime fiction. Listen to her interview and get a copy of her excellent book!

The most unusual tale EVER told?! Death Comes as the End is one of the most fascinating and divisive mysteries ever written. We visit the most dysfunctional family of all time in a brand-new setting...or a really old one, actually. Ancient Egypt! This tale is full of baffling names and more dead bodies than you can shake a stick at. Join us as we nerd out over this ingenious tale. Plus, we get a v...

Josh and Charlotte are thrilled with Towards Zero, a mid-career Christie masterpiece with strong characters, a deviously brilliant plot and a meta twist. And Zak joins in for a brand-new segment that exposes those deep, dark secrets we'd rather keep locked up. That's right ladies and gentlemen, it's the first instalment of: 'I Confession'. 

Josh and Zak surprise a very distrusting Charlotte in this heartwarming bonus!

In this supersized episode, the hosts unpack one of Christie's personal faves with some help with the #wives. What makes a good makeover montage? What cereal are Josh and Zak the human embodiment of? The answer may surprise you...