DDTT

Don’t Drink the Tea

Arts EN ↓ 87 episodes

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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DDTT

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Latest episode

Mar 4, 2025

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Episodes

Appointment With Death 08.02.2021

The hosts discuss a novel with TWO terrible movie adaptations, Zak and Charlotte reveal their psychopathic tendencies and Charlotte describes her rich and complex heritage.

Tabletop: The Composer’s Proposal (Part Two) 01.02.2021

In the shocking conclusion to Zak’s immersive table top mystery game, the two detectives battle for the sealed envelope, we learn a little about dolphin care, and find out what Gerard’s greatest secret really is

Tabletop: The Composer’s Proposal (Part One) 25.01.2021

Zak created an immersive tabletop game in which Freddy Fingers (Charlotte) and Ben Gates from National Treasure 2 Book of Secrets (Josh) must find a stolen envelope. The catch? They can never know what’s inside, and they have very different plans on what to do with it.

Spin-off Special: Zak Can’t Wait for Kevin Can Wait 18.01.2021

We take a break from discussing Christie, and Zak picks up the torch to discuss what he loves more than anything else. Kevin James and his short lived sitcom, Kevin Can Wait. Listen to him and guest Joshua discuss the pilot of the much missed television masterpiece.

Dumb Witness 11.01.2021

Wine Moms! On this episode of DDTT, the hosts have a very different view of Christie’s novel with some of the worst titles. And they delve into a masterpiece game that could only be thought up by the brilliant Charlotte. Shrimp crackers, eat your heart out!

Who Killed Danny Shaybalm (Part Two) 04.01.2021

Officer Tibbens reveals more about his past while investigating in Danny Shaybalm’s apartment and interrogating his old business partner.

Murder in the Mews 28.12.2020

The hosts tackle four stories by the Queen of Crime, receive a mysterious package from their deceased manager and learn that Charlotte has become the master of segues.

Who Killed Danny Shaybalm (Part One) 21.12.2020

Agent Timothy Tibbens sets out to solve the case that has captivated the nation.

Murder in Mesopotamia 15.12.2020

The hosts reunite on a journey through ancient Egypt. And discover a shocking tragedy has occurred right under their very noses

Cards On the Table 06.10.2020

We discuss another great Christie book with special guest Phoebe and a pop in from our agent Danny Shaybalm. Happy Retirement!

The ABC Murders 24.09.2020

What do raptors, rock stars, and Agatha Christie’s 3rd masterpiece have in common? Find out in the episode of Double D Double T. Ain’t that a dish? Guest Starring: Sabrina of Don’t Tell me things I already Know.

Death in the Clouds 14.09.2020

The Cross over special you’ve been waiting for! Our friends from Don’t tell me things I already know help us investigate a murder on a flight.

Why Didn’t They Ask Evans? 26.08.2020

We delve into a complicated Christie thriller while deep into quarantine life, unearthing revelations about each DDTT host. Cold chicken tenders anyone?

Three Act Tragedy 24.08.2020

The boys try to recover after Charlotte’s entanglement with another podcast, with a little help from Thesaurus Gray. And we discuss the most thematic of Christie’s early works with a genius twist.

Unfinished Portrait 12.06.2020

The Hosts discuss Christie book that makes you ask: “the whole time?!” A super personal read that gives us insight into the Queen of crime, featuring a special guest and a slew of Kathy Bates characters.

Murder on the Orient Express The Movies 12.05.2020

The hosts discuss the numerous film adaptations of Orient Express. “Norgen, Shnorgen, I can hear snake police.”

Murder on the Orient Express 12.05.2020

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…

The Tuesday Club Murders 11.05.2020

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

Peril at End House 11.05.2020

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.

Lord Edgware Dies 11.05.2020

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.

The Sittaford Mystery 11.05.2020

Stay away if you don't like the spooks, because this episode is terrifyingly good. 

Murder at the Vicarage 11.05.2020

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.

Giant's Bread 11.05.2020

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 11.05.2020

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).

Partners in Crime 11.05.2020

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.

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