All About Agatha Christie
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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. She will be forever missed. Since then, Kemper has completed the podcast's ranking project, and continues to celebrate the greatness of Christie by attempting to solve the ultimate mystery where she is concerned. Why Christie--and Christie alone--endures as powerfully as she does.
Episodes
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Jun 3, 2022 • 1h 13min
Interview with Carla Valentine, Author of Murder Isn't Easy: The Forensics of Agatha Christie
Carla Valentine is a forensic pathologist and a massive Agatha Christie fan. These two facts are very much not unrelated, as you will soon discover in our lively and far-ranging discussion. This episode is brought to you by Britbox, http://www.britbox.com. (U.S. and Canadian listeners: use the promo code "AGATHA" for 50% off the first month of your monthly subscription.) You can find more content on the podcast's Patreon page, over at: http://www.patreon.com/allaboutagatha. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
May 20, 2022 • 1h 1min
Interview with Alison Light, a Scholar of Agatha Christie (Among Many Other Subjects)
I took the opportunity to have a somewhat different conversation about Christie than I usually do, with the literary theorist Alison Light, who wrote about Christie as far back as 1991. We talked a whole lot about the middle classes, the notion of "small c" conservatism, and what it means to be English. Not your usual Christie fare, but I left the conversation with a fresh appreciation of our favorite author, and I hope you do too. Visit the podcast's Patreon site at: http://www.patreon.com/allaboutagatha. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
May 7, 2022 • 2h 41min
And Then There Were 4: Elephants Can Remember by Agatha Christie
It's been a while since we've done a Stefon, so here goes. This episode has everything: twins, wigs, continuity errors, Hercule Poirot and Ariadne Oliver (surely the model upon which Will & Grace were built) teaming up one last time, and of course, Dr. Mark Aldridge, co-host extraordinaire. It's time to find out if elephants really can remember! (Spoiler: they mainly can't.) You can find bonus content at: http://www.patreon.com/allaboutagatha. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Apr 22, 2022 • 1h 23min
Interview with Gillian Gill, Author of Agatha Christie: The Woman and Her Mysteries
What a pleasure to chat with one of the early Christie biographers--and critical analysts--about Agatha Christie as both a writer and a person. We even talk about sex! (Consider yourselves titillated... even though Agatha definitely would not have been.) You can find bonus material at: http://www.patreon.com/allaboutagatha. This episode is sponsored by http://www.smilebrilliant.com. Remember to use coupon code AGATHA. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Apr 8, 2022 • 48min
A Hercule Poirot Amuse-Bouche: Wasps' Nest by Agatha Christie
Apostrophes, feminine writers, and water butts. Oh my. This episode is brought to you by http://www.smilebrilliant.com. Remember to use coupon code AGATHA. You can visit the podcast's Patreon site at: http://www.patreon.com/allaboutagatha. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Mar 25, 2022 • 52min
Interview with Nita Prose, Author of The Maid
Author Nita Prose discusses her debut novel 'The Maid' in an interview, exploring character-driven narratives, Agatha Christie's influence, and the balance between mystery and storytelling. They delve into world-building, reader participation, justice in mysteries, and the charm of 'Murder on the Orient Express'. Lastly, they touch on movie adaptations and upcoming mystery novels.
Mar 11, 2022 • 1h 27min
Interview with Alex Michaelides, Author of The Silent Patient & The Maidens
Alex is the real deal when it comes to his passion for Christie, and for the craft of writing mysteries. This interview was simply a joy. I hope (and trust) you'll feel the same. Visit the podcast's Patreon site at: http://www.patreon.com/allaboutagatha. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Feb 26, 2022 • 2h 47min
And Then There Were 5: Nemesis by Agatha Christie (with special guest Jamie Bernthal!)
Get comfortable, because this is a loooong episode (at this rate, Sleeping Murder will have to be released in six parts, like a miniseries). But can you blame me--and Jamie--for wanting to spend as much time as we did critiquing this stupendous (though flawed) late Marple novel? Put on your warmest pink scarf and your red-and-black-checked pullover, and beware of any "rocking stones" in the vicinity as you immerse yourself in the world of... Nemesis. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Feb 14, 2022 • 2min
*Special Announcement* re Magnolia Blossom by Agatha Christie (Free Patreon Episode!)
It may not be a heart-shaped box of chocolates wrapped in crinkly plastic, but I hope you'll enjoy my Valentine's confection for you in the form of a free-to-download, love-themed Patreon episode. (You can click the link below; it'll be the first episode to appear in the queue.) Enjoy! http://www.patreon.com/allaboutagatha Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Feb 11, 2022 • 1h 4min
Interview with Sophie Hannah, Author of The Couple at the Table
Another episode, another Sophie Hannah confection! Come for the Death on the Nile gush-fest and the discussion of character versus plot in contemporary crime fiction, stay for Sophie's shocking takedown of American English (I jest…). For bonus episodes, check out the All About Agatha Patreon site at: www.patreon.com/allaboutagatha. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
