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 cinemat
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
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 c
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' Libra
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
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
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 t
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? An
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 wi
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
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 boo
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 Egyp
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
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...
Miss Marple returns to solve a cliché murder with a surprisingly uncliché solution. Plus, the hosts answer your most prying questions in an intimate Q&A.
Unsurprisingly, Christie’s tragic story of a masterpiece is a masterpiece. But what of the title? And what of Pigs (three different ones)? And what happens when three friends travel back in time 16 years? Listen for the answers now!
The hosts discuss Hugh Laurie's delightful thriller adapted from a mixed-bag-Christie. Can the plot be understood? And can you really tell the difference between Evans and Evan Almighty?
In our longest episode yet, we unapack Kenneth Branagh's Death On the Nile. Are there too many liberties taken? Is the mustache even better? Did Zak eat an appropriate amount of food while watching it? And what will be the next Poirot to hit th