All About Agatha is a podcast all about, well, Agatha. Agatha Christie, of course. The Queen of Crime, a real-life Dame of the British Empire and author of sixty-six mystery novels that spanned the Twentieth Century, defining a genre. For five years, Catherine Brobeck and Kemper Donovan revisited these novels in publication order, ranking them according to pre-set criteria (plot, character, etc.). Tragically, Catherine Brobeck passed away at the end of 2021. Since then, Kemper has completed ...
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Tea & Murder: An Agatha Christie Podcast
Rebecca Thandi Norman
The opposite of true crime. Part book club, part interview show, Tea & Murder is a podcast all about Agatha Christie and her work. Every episode, host Rebecca Thandi Norman has an exciting guest to discuss an Agatha Christie book, story, or play of their choice. With a smattering of literary analysis and a big dose of humor, Rebecca and her guest dive into why we like the things we like, what makes a great mystery, and every conceivable element of the Agatha Christie universe. Welcome to Tea ...
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Putting God First and the Holy Relationships that flow from Our First Love
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Un podcast qui se penche sur l'oeuvre de la Reine du Crime, Agatha Christie. Nous abordons ses romans au rythme d'un livre par épisode, et un épisode par mois. Alors installez-vous confortablement et replongez-vous avec nous dans ces classiques qui ont façonné l'écriture du genre !
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Interview with Mark Shanahan, Playwright and Director of a New Adaptation of The Murder of Roger Ackroyd
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If you like The Murder of Roger Ackroyd, then this episode is for you! If you like theater, then this episode is *really* for you! Mark was a delight; his passion for Ackroyd, theater, and all things Agatha Christie shines through our entire conversation. Enjoy! Click here to download the Orson Welles radio adaptation of The Murder of Roger Ackroyd…
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And Then There Were None with Rachel Howzell Hall
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It's our first repeat book of the book club, and we couldn't have chosen a better one: And Then There Were None. There are so many elements to explore about the best selling mystery novel of all time, so let's dive in. American author Rachel Howzell Hall discusses her own take on the structure They All Fall Down, as well as why Christie's book is s…
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Interview with Booktuber (and Agatha Christie Enthusiast) Mara Sinclair
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What an excellent opportunity this conversation was to use--and explain--such new-fangled terms as "Booktube," "Bookstagram," and "BookTok." If the online world of readerly appreciation befuddles you (as it often does me), then allow Mara Sinclair to explain all.... For more Mara in your life, check out her YouTube Channel, Bookslikewhoa. You can a…
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*Spoilers for Crooked House throughout this episode!* In this episode of Tea & Murder, host Rebecca Thandi Norman welcomes author Marthe Jocelyn to discuss Crooked House. They talk about the nature of evil in Christie's work, the psychology of the killer, and how to write murders that young readers connect to. Marthe is the author of the Aggie Mort…
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A Special HALLOWE'EN SPOOKTACULAR Episode: In a Glass Darkly by Agatha Christie
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'Tis the season for a spooky Christie story, and this one does not disappoint. On the contrary, I would argue it raises the bar by marrying elements of the supernatural and the rational, all in one text. Apparently you can have a trick and a treat; you don't have to choose! Please visit and subscribe to the podcast's Patreon page here. You can pre-…
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L'épisode de ce mois-ci parle du Mystère de Listerdale. Les douze nouvelles de ce recueil nous confrontent à des situations très variées, telles que la mystérieuse disparition d’un riche lord, une jeune mariée qui découvre la vraie nature de son époux, et bien d’autres rencontres, enquêtes et aventures romanesques, des histoires d’amour, de jalousi…
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The Mystery of the Blue Train with Levi Higgs
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For this instalment of the book club, host Rebecca Thandi Norman is joined by David Webb Jewels's Head of Archive and Brand Heritage Levi Higgs to discuss The Mystery of the Blue Train. Levi is a jewelry expert, decorative arts aficionado, and mystery-lover, but he hasn't read much Christie...until now! The two discuss jewelry as a narrative device…
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I’ve just returned from my second hike of the Camino de Santiago in Spain. I had such fond memories of my first trip in 2019, I wanted to go back since the day I returned. On the first trip I had gone not knowing anyone on the trip who then became my friends. This time I wanted to return to show friends the beauty and romance of the Spanish landsca…
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Interview with Jamie Bernthal-Hooker, Author of Jessica Brick Investigates
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If you are a longtime listener of this podcast, Jamie Bernthal-Hooker is no stranger to you. But until now, our conversations have focused on his scholarly endeavors vis-a-vis Christie. Last month, I was fortunate enough to snag him for a half-hour at the Agatha Christie Festival to discuss his creative project satirizing murder mysteries in genera…
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Murder in Mesopotamia with Caroline Crampton
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*Spoilers for Murder in Mesopotamia* Our guest this episode is Caroline Crampton, author and host of the Shedunnit podcast. We discuss Murder in Mesopotamia, a book set in an archeological dig. Christie knew dig sites well, and that's reflected in the details of this book. Rebecca and Caroline discuss how her experiences shaped the book, colonial e…
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*LIVE!* Episode: Agatha Christie's Greatest Short Story? (Recorded at the 2023 Agatha Christie Festival)
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Get ready for some hot mics: it's time for a live episode of All About Agatha at the 2023 Agatha Christie Festival! I hope you'll be able to share in some of the fun we had down in Torquay this year, because we certainly had a lot of it. Enjoy! Please visit and subscribe to the podcast's Patreon page here. Please pre-order my upcoming mystery novel…
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Alors qu’il essaie de jouer au golf, Bobby Jones envoie sa balle par dessus le bord d’une falaise. La balle est perdue mais, sur les rochers en contrebas, il découvre le corps désarticulé d’un homme mourant. Dans un dernier soupir, l’homme ouvre les yeux et dit “Pourquoi pas Evans ?” Hanté par ces mots, Bobby, accompagné de la vive Franckie, décide…
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Murder on the Orient Express with Paula Sutton
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Author and creator of Hill House Vintage Paula Sutton joins the show to talk about the Poirot classic, "Murder on the Orient Express." She and host Rebecca Thandi Norman discuss "vintage style, not vintage values," why we find certain aesthetics comforting, and why this particular mystery is so enduring. They also talk about the book's abrupt endin…
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"Agatha Christie believed in evil..." Season 2 of Tea & Murder: An Agatha Christie Podcast is coming! Get a sneak peek of what's in store with our short trailer. Our first episode comes out on Tuesday, 26th September. We'll be discussing Murder on the Orient Express with Paula Sutton. Read it here: https://bookshop.org/a/87919/9780062073495 Have fe…
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Interview with Colleen Mulaney, Author of a New Book About Agatha Christie and Cocktails
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Yes, yes: Agatha Christie famously abstained from cocktails and all other alcoholic drinks. So how was it possible to write an entire book--and speak for an entire hour--about Christie and cocktails?! Take a listen and find out! Colleen's book, Agatha Whiskey: 50 Cocktails to Celebrate the Bestselling Novelist of All Time is available at all major …
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It was hot this Summer in Nashville, like miserably hot. I had stopped walking in my neighborhood because of the heat; even my gold retrievers thought the pavement was too hot for their paws. We’d play a bit in the backyard, but then they’d even beg to come back in the house. Today it was a delightful 61 degrees in the early morning and my church h…
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Interview with Karen Pierce, Author of a New Cookbook Celebrating the Work of Agatha Christie
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I loved geeking out with Karen over the top ten "food-related" books within the Christie canon, and I think you will too! Visit and subscribe to the podcast's Patreon page here. You can purchase Karen's book here. You can pre-order my mystery novel, The Busy Body, here. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Visit them here for 10% off your first…
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Hercule Poirot vient de résoudre une affaire délicate à Alep et voudrait prendre un peu de vacances sur la route du retour. Malheureusement à son arrivée à Istanbul un télégramme l’attend, il doit rentrer en urgence à Londres. Il décide donc de réserver immédiatement un départ par l’Orient Express qui doit partir le soir même. Le train est plein, c…
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All About the (Stage) Plays of Agatha Christie
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On this episode I talk generally about the stage plays of Agatha Christie (that we know of thus far), but first I do a massive housekeeping segment with messages from all of you. (Letters! We've got letters! We've got stacks and stacks of letters!) It's such a joy to hear from as many of you as I do; please keep in touch. Visit and subscribe to the…
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Agatha Christie Listener Q&A (Part 2)
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What does host Rebecca Thandi Norman think of the controversy surrounding word changes in Christie's books? Will the podcast be discussing film adaptations moving forward? Producer Kate and Rebecca discuss these questions and more in the second part of the listener Q&A. Season 2 begins next month! Please note that there is some feedback throughout …
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Interview with Julius Green, Author of Curtain Up: Agatha Christie, A Life in the Theatre
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I had such a great time focusing on Agatha Christie's theatrical endeavors, with the person who knows more about them than anyone else in the world. Come delight with me and Julius Green in all the drama! You can visit and subscribe to the podcast's Patreon page here. You can buy the newer, paperback edition of Julius's book (with a slightly altere…
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James Parker Pyne est un fonctionnaire à la retraite et se considère comme le “détective du coeur”. Il propose ses services dans les petites annonces du Times sous la forme suivante : “Heureux(se) ? Sinon, venez consulter Mr Parker Pyne, 17 Richmond Street”. Avec l’aide de sa secrétaire Miss Lemon, de la romancière Ariadne Oliver, du gigolo Claude …
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Agatha Christie Listener Q&A (Part 1)
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In this bonus episode between seasons, host Rebecca Thandi Norman and producer Kate Krosschell answer listener questions, including Rebecca's favorite Christies, whether she reads anything else (spoiler: she does), and whether the show will ever cover film and TV adaptations. Mentioned in this episode: The Phantom Tollbooth by Norton Juster https:/…
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All About the Dedications of Agatha Christie
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Get ready for another panoramic episode, in which I take full stock of the Christie canon from the unusual perspective of the dedications she (usually) inserted at the front of her books. I even managed to unearth some unsolved (by me, anyway) mysteries.... Visit and subscribe to the podcast's Patreon page here. Pre-order my mystery novel, The Busy…
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Summer Rerun: Accident by Agatha Christie
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My former co-host Catherine Brobeck loved this short story, and this episode about this short story. And so do I! It's also one of the short stories under discussion at this year's upcoming International Agatha Christie Festival in September, during which my co-panelists and I will crown Agatha Christie's Greatest Short Story. Take a listen to the …
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Dans l'épisode du jour, pas d’enquêteur hyper doué ou de jeune fille pas très jolie mais très charmante en quête d’émancipation. Pas de meurtre à résoudre ou de mystère éclaircir. Dans Le Flambeau, Agatha Christie nous place face à une religieuse aux pouvoirs surnaturels, à un signal rouge mettant en garde face au danger, à un esprit qui se personn…
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Ranking the Murderers of Agatha Christie
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I loved everything about this nerdiest of episodes... other than the fact that Catherine Brobeck wasn't here to delight in this exercise alongside me. I know she would have dug it. I hope you do, too. Click here for the YouTube link to the recently uploaded (and free!) video of They Came to Baghdad, a 1950s television adaptation previously very har…
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It's Christmas in June! Star Over Bethlehem by Agatha Christie Mallowan (with a Guest Co-Host)
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You might want to pour yourself some egg nog and download one of those roaring digital fireplaces for today's offering, which is a rare Christmas-themed, and overtly religious, Christie short story. Many thanks to Sarah Hinlicky Wilson for co-hosting this episode with me. Click here to visit and subscribe to the podcast's Patreon page. Click here t…
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I always enjoy hearing from my readers, but this recent email is special: from Barbara, a “wife, mum and nanna in the UK.” Barbara writes: I just wanted to send you a little message to tell you what a blessing your book “You are loved: praying with John” is being to me. I am fairly new to praying with beads, and recently felt a drawing in my heart …
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Nous retrouvons aujourd'hui Hercule Poirot et le Capitaine Hasting, qui a encore laissé sa femme en Argentine. Ils assistent au spectacle d’une imitatrice, Carlotta Adams. Cette dernière est capable avec un simple foulard d’incarner n’importe qui ou presque. Après la représentation, Hercule et Arthur se rendent au restaurant. Ils rencontrent par ha…
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All About Ableism in Agatha Christie (with Three Guest Co-Hosts)
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This episode is one of those happy occasions on which you all get to hear a voice--and a perspective--other than my own. Three voices, in fact. Many thanks to my co-hosts Jenni Bishop, Tina Hodgkinson, and Emma for a fabulous talk on such an important topic. Click here to visit and subscribe to the podcast's Patreon page. Click here to pre-order my…
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It is good to read the stories in the New Testament and have a general idea of the meaning or lesson that the Gospel writers were trying to convey in capturing the teachings of Jesus. But it is even more meaningful when you see the story being lived out in our modern world. The Church of the Holy Trinity is an Episcopal Church in the Diocese of Ten…
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*Special Announcement* re Live Event at the International Agatha Christie Festival, Sept 2023
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Please join me if you can in Torquay on Thursday, 14 September 2023 at 7:00pm in the Spanish Barn! Visit the Festival's website here to check out my event, and all the other marvelous offerings. Click the link here to purchase tickets for my event.
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The A.B.C. Murders with Ashley Norman
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How different is the work of a real-life private investigator to the work of Hercule Poirot? In this episode, host Rebecca Thandi Norman interviews her sister (!) Ashley Norman, who is a former private investigator. They discuss how Poirot's work is similar to her own, whether there are really "famous" detectives, and the plot of The A.B.C. Murders…
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A Miss Marple Nightcap: Sanctuary by Agatha Christie
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What better way to celebrate Coronation Day than with a story Agatha Christie wrote to contribute to the restoration of Westminster Abbey? (No, really!) More such fun facts await you in this, our final Miss Marple story for the podcast.... Miss Marple is done! Long live Miss Marple! Please visit and subscribe to the podcast's Patreon page here. Ple…
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