Poirot Pals

Send us a text We're back! Please join us as Caitlin and Chad discuss the joys and challenges of recording Year Two of Poirot Pals. Also, nicknames are discussed and there are some odd stories from Chad's high school days. Music: The Black Cat by Aaron Kenny Email us at: [email protected] THANK YOU FOR LISTENING

Send us a text Here is a brief, incomplete, list of things Santa loves: M&M McFlurries, the film My Dinner with Andre, drunken discussions about physics, and...SPOILERS! Beware! This episode is filled with spoilers for the book, Hercule Poirot's Christmas! Caitlin and Chad are back and they are recording from two different time portals that exist simultaneously on December 23rd of the year 2024. Things are fine back then and everyone is getting along well. Caitlin is doing yoga in Las Vegas and Chad is sitting in a closet in a northern suburb of Chicago (also doing yoga). Join them as they have a lovely, spirited, conversation about Part Two of Agatha Christie's Hercule Poirot's Christmas. Theme Music: The Black Cat by Aaron Kenny. Follow us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/poirotpals?igsh=MXVheGk3M3JsanZnZw== Send us emails! [email protected]

Send us a text Watch out Santa! There are a bunch of spoilers in this episode! Also, the milk and cookies on the table taste like...murder!!! Join Caitlin and Chad as they gleefully discuss Part One of Hercule Poirot's Christmas. Theme Music: The Black Cat by Aaron Kenny. Follow us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/poirotpals?igsh=MXVheGk3M3JsanZnZw== Send us emails! [email protected]

Send us a text Listen to this episode before you read Hercule Poirot's Christmas . Join Grinch Caitlin and Chad Scrooge as they discuss the historical contexts surrounding the creation of Agatha Christie's beloved character, Hercule Poirot. You'll get tips on how to read the book, where to read the book, and what to look out for as you read. This is a spoiler-free episode. (Inspiration for the fireplace sounds in the background, courtesy of Honey and the cheese stick.) Theme Music: The Black Cat by Aaron Kenny. Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2gPoZ4x7CqkG4AzlZ9SKFV Learn more about Simon Schama's Power of Art here: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0887235/episodes/?season=1&ref_=tt_eps_sn_1 Sources: https://www.agathachristie.com/stories/hercule-poirots-christmas https://agathachristie.fandom.com/wiki/Hercule_Poirot%27s_Christmas#Characters https://moonlight-detective.blogspot.com/2022/12/hercule-poirots- christmas-1938-by.html

Send us a text WATCH OUT FOR SPOILERS! THEY'RE EVERYWHERE!!! Join Caitlin and Chad as they giddily discuss chapters 9-12 of Agatha Christie's The Murder Of Roger Ackroyd. Theme Music: The Black Cat by Aaron Kenny. Follow us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/poirotpals?igsh=MXVheGk3M3JsanZnZw== Send us emails! [email protected]

Send us a text Absolutely zero spoilers! In this Halloween special, Poirot Pals delves into one of Agatha Christie’s most intriguing mysteries—her infamous 1926 disappearance, a real-life whodunit that captivated a nation. Channel your inner sleuth as we paint a picture of Christie’s life in Sunningdale, where fame from The Murder of Roger Ackroyd mixed with personal shadows, including her husband Archie’s affair with Nancy Neele. Was her vanishing an act of amnesia, a planned escape, or a clever ruse? We’ll explore the emotional turmoil and societal pressures of 1920s England that might have contributed. Alongside famous detectives and fans, we consider theories from dissociative states to revenge schemes, even touching on Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's psychic involvement. Christie’s disappearance continues to inspire popular culture, from the 1979 film Agatha to a memorable Doctor Who episode. With Halloween approaching, grab a fall-inspired drink, and join us for storytelling magic. Share your theories with us in your best British accent, and celebrate Agatha Christie’s legacy and love of mystery! Sources: https://www.windsorgreatpark.co.uk/ https://blog.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20speople-investigating-the-strange-disappearance-of-mrs-agatha-christie/ https://www.classiclodges.co.uk/the-old-swan/agatha-christie/ https://cflp.co.uk/a-brief-history-of-divorce/ Theme Music: The Black Cat by Aaron Kenny. Spooky Music: Tragic Story by Myuu. Follow us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/poirotpals?igsh=MXVheGk3M3JsanZnZw== Send us emails! [email protected]

Send us a text Absolutely ZERO spoilers! It’s bonus episode time with Caitlin, Chad, and Hercule Poirot’s egg-shaped head. Curious about what keeps a passion project alive after more than a year of creating? So are we! In this special 14-month anniversary episode of Poirot Pals, we reflect on our podcast journey and the key to keeping it fun and meaningful. By embracing creative freedom and flexible schedules, we’ve not only kept the process enjoyable but deepened our friendship along the way. Tune in as we discuss our approach to producing episodes that balance academic depth with playful, off-the-wall conversations. From our favorite characters like Ariadne Oliver and Arthur Hastings to the careful note-taking that informs each discussion, we explore how adapting our style to various texts has enriched both our process and our perspectives. Looking ahead, we’re excited about the possibility of live shows in cities like Chicago, Seattle, and Atlanta! Shout-out to our amazing listeners in Naples, the Orkney Islands, Australia, and the UK—we see you! Plus, we share our love for Hugh Fraser’s incredible audiobook narrations and hint at future plans to expand into movie and TV reviews, all while staying true to our book club roots. Join the celebration and keep the Poirot Pals journey going strong with us! Theme Music: The Black Cat by Aaron Kenny. Follow us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/poirotpals?igsh=MXVheGk3M3JsanZnZw== Send us emails! [email protected]

Send us a text WATCH OUT FOR SPOILERS! THEY'RE EVERYWHERE!!! Caitlin and Chad discuss chapters seven and eight of Agatha Christie's The Murder Of Roger Ackroyd. Ever wondered what happens when the world's greatest detective meets a seemingly straightforward country doctor? Join us as we dissect the captivating interaction between Dr. Shepard and Hercule Poirot in Chapter 7 of Agatha Christie's "The Murder of Roger Ackroyd." You'll learn how Flora Ackroyd's revelation about Poirot’s true identity leaves Dr. Shepard and his sister mortified, shifting the investigation into high gear. We'll explore Dr. Shepard's mixed feelings about involving Poirot and how Flora’s fervent belief in Ralph’s innocence drives the momentum of the case. Prepare to be on the edge of your seat as we revisit the crime scene with Poirot’s psychological play. Witness Poirot's clever manipulation as he has Dr. Shepard reenact the murder, subtly probing his mind in a tactic reminiscent of an "if I had done it" scenario. Inspector Raglan's bold theories come into focus, with intriguing elements like a mysterious phone call and a train to Liverpool that shift suspicion towards Ralph. Our discussion highlights the intricate layers of Poirot's investigative methods and Shepard's internal struggles, making us question the true nature of confidence and truth. Intriguing clues and red herrings abound as we dissect the nuances of Poirot's investigation. Discover how seemingly minor details and cryptic remarks reveal deeper layers of the mystery. We'll unravel the potential motives behind characters like Raymond and the misleading clues involving Mrs. Russell and her son. The complex relationship between Poirot and Dr. Shepard, marked by admiration and subtle suspicion, adds another layer to the narrative. Tune in to see how Poirot’s keen eye for the unnoticed sets the stage for unraveling this tangled web of secrets and relationships. Theme Music: The Black Cat by Aaron Kenny. Follow us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/poirotpals?igsh=MXVheGk3M3JsanZnZw== Send us emails! [email protected]

Send us a text WATCH OUT FOR SPOILERS! THEY'RE EVERYWHERE!!! Caitlin and Chad discuss chapters five and six of Agatha Christie's The Murder Of Roger Ackroyd. Theme Music: The Black Cat by Aaron Kenny. Follow us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/poirotpals?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== Send us emails! [email protected]

Send us a text WATCH OUT FOR SPOILERS! THEY'RE EVERYWHERE!!! Caitlin and Chad discuss the first four chapters of Agatha Christie's The Murder Of Roger Ackroyd. Theme Music: The Black Cat by Aaron Kenny. Sources: The_Murder_of_Roger_Ackroyd Follow us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/poirotpals?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== Send us emails! [email protected]

Send us a text Listen to this episode before you read The Murder Of Roger Ackroyd . Join Caitlin and Chad as they discuss the historical contexts surrounding the creation of Agatha Christie's beloved character, Hercule Poirot. You'll get tips on how to read the book, where to read the book, and what to look out for as you read. This is a spoiler-free episode. Theme Music: The Black Cat by Aaron Kenny. Read along to our Spotify Playlist here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6begXdyjILK1zwyjOHcQuJ?si=4982982c08554c2c Read along to a free version of the audiobook here: https://open.spotify.com/album/46ChZ6dsbBXQUvGrRQnenH?si=GCYgjQnGT-yFmoi8rxYyPQ Listen to The Campbell Playhouse Radio Drama (starring Orson Welles in one too many roles) here: The Campbell Playhouse: The Murder of Roger Ackroyd - Choice Classic Radio Drama & Horror | Old Time Radio Watch the 2018 Fuji TV version ( Kuroido Goroshi) here: https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x8il2r2 Sources: https://agathachristie.fandom.com/wiki/The_Murder_of_Roger_Ackroyd

Send us a text Watch out for spoilers!!! They're everywhere! Join Caitlin and Chad as they finish their podcasting opus on Agatha Christie's The Murder On The Links. Theme Music: The Black Cat by Aaron Kenny Follow us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/poirotpals?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== Send us emails! [email protected]

Send us a text Watch out for spoilers! They're everywhere! Caitlin and Chad discuss chapters eighteen through twenty-one of Agatha Christie's The Murder On The Links. Theme Music: The Black Cat by Aaron Kenny Follow us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/poirotpals?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== Send us emails! [email protected]

Send us a text Watch out for spoilers! They're everywhere! Caitlin and Chad discuss chapters fourteen through seventeen of Agatha Christie's The Murder On The Links. Theme Music: The Black Cat by Aaron Kenny Follow us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/poirotpals?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== Send us emails! [email protected]

Send us a text WATCH OUT FOR SPOILERS! THEY'RE EVERYWHERE!!! Caitlin and Chad discuss chapters eight through thirteen of Agatha Christie's The Murder On The Links. Theme Music: The Black Cat by Aaron Kenny. Follow us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/poirotpals?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== Send us emails! [email protected]

Send us a text WATCH OUT FOR SPOILERS! THEY'RE EVERYWHERE!!! Caitlin and Chad discuss chapters five through seven of Agatha Christie's The Murder On The Links. Theme Music: The Black Cat by Aaron Kenny. Follow us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/poirotpals?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== Send us emails! [email protected]

Send us a text WATCH OUT FOR SPOILERS! THEY'RE EVERYWHERE!!! Caitlin and Chad discuss the first four chapters of Agatha Christie's The Murder On The Links. Theme Music: The Black Cat by Aaron Kenny. Sources: https://wordhistories.net/2020/11/14/hell-said-duchess/ https://lithub.com/edith-wharton-on-how-to-write-a-vivid-first-line/ Follow us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/poirotpals?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== Send us emails! [email protected]

Send us a text Listen to this episode before you read Murder On The Links . Join Caitlin and Chad as they discuss the historical contexts surrounding the creation of Agatha Christie's beloved character, Hercule Poirot. You'll get tips on how to read the book, where to read the book, and what to look out for as you read. This is a spoiler-free episode. You can read Murder On The Links for free on Project Gutenberg: https://www.gutenberg.org/files/58866/58866-h/58866-h.htm You can listen to the Murder On The Links audiobook for free with Phoebe Reads A Mystery: https://thisiscriminal.com/mystery/ Listen to our Murder On The Links Playlist on Spotify while you read: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5B4sIj65vyIpUZNwRcMJnD?si=0f44170e3e72494a Want to share your thoughts about Agatha Christie, Hercule Poirot, or anything else we mention? Email us or send us an audio recording at [email protected]. Theme Music: The Black Cat by Aaron Kenny. Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Murder_on_the_Links Follow us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/poirotpals?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== Send us emails! [email protected]

Send us a text Join Caitlin and Chad as they complete their "Hallowe'en Party Trilogy" with a detailed discussion of Kenneth Branagh's new film, A Haunting In Venice. BEWARE!!! Murder, ghosts, and SPOILERS ahead!!! (Huge thanks to special guest Jessica Lohafer!) Music Credits Theme Music: The Black Cat by Aaron Kenny. Follow us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/poirotpals?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== Send us emails! [email protected]

Send us a text Caution! Spoilers ahead! (Many, many, many spoilers.) Listen to this episode after you read Hallowe'en Party . Caitlin and Chad discuss Hallowe'en Party, chapter by chapter. Share the highlights of your reading experience and your thoughts about books, Agatha Christie, Hercule Poirot, or anything else we mention. Email us or send us an audio recording at [email protected]. Follow us on Instagram @poirotpals. Music Credits Theme Music: The Black Cat by Aaron Kenny. Sources: https://www.agathachristie.com/stories/halloween-party https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hallowe%27en_Party https://nosweatshakespeare.com/quotes/famous/brave-new-world/#:~:text=The%20origin%20of%20%27Brave%20new%20world%27&text=It%27s%20a%20phrase%20taken%20from,where%20their%20humanity%20is%20deleted. “ Follow us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/poirotpals?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== Send us emails! [email protected]

Send us a text Listen to this episode before you read Hallowe'en Party. Join Caitlin and Chad as they discuss the historical contexts surrounding Agatha Christie's seasonally-themed Poirot mystery, Hallowe'en Party . You'll get tips on how to read the book, where to read the book, and what to look out for as you read. This is a spoiler-free episode. Theme Music: The Black Cat by Aaron Kenny. Snap-Dragon Poem Music: Leoforos Alexandras by Dan Boden. Listen to the Hallowe'en Party playlist on Spotify (curated by us) as you read: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4sQXMXwv55yOv9oUcrEYYQ?si=984725249528468d Want to share your thoughts about Agatha Christie, Hercule Poirot, The Hallowe'en Party, or anything else we mention? Email us or send us an audio recording at [email protected]. Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hallowe%27en_Party https://www.museumoflondon.org.uk/discover/long-fight-executions-and-death-penalty-reforms-england#:~:text=In%201965%2C%20the%20death%20penalty,Evans%20on%2013%20August%201964 https://www.cambridge.org/core/books/mind-state-and-society/life-change-and-charisma-memories-of-uk-psychiatric-hospitals-in-the-long-1960s/5F5487CCB772779179655C1319BF9EB3 https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/world-news/violent-britain-worse-60s-1656306 https://quod.lib.umich.edu/h/humfig/11217607.0002.206/--decivilization-in-the-1960s?rgn=main;view=fulltext https://www.historic-uk.com/CultureUK/The-1960s-The-Decade-that-Shook-Britain/ https://www.historic-uk.com/CultureUK/1950-1960s-Childhood/ https://www.indiependent.co.uk/book-review-halloween-party-agatha-christie/ https://youtu.be/EJBBSigibAQ?si=W0A92Ti3i9Es7f62 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scrying#:~:text=A%20formerly%20widespread%20tradition%20held,to%20die%20before%20they%20married. Follow us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/poirotpals?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== Send us emails! [email protected]

Send us a text Caution! Spoilers ahead! (Many, many, many spoilers.) Listen to this episode after you read The Mysterious Affair at Styles . Caitlin and Chad discuss The Mysterious Affair At Styles, chapter by chapter. You can read The Mysterious Affair at Styles for free on Project Gutenberg and listen to the book for free on the Pheobe Reads a Mystery podcast. Listen to The Mysterious Affair at Styles reading playlist on Spotify (curated by us) as you read. Share the highlights of your reading experience and your thoughts about books, Agatha Christie, Hercule Poirot, or anything else we mention. Email us or send us an audio recording at [email protected]. Music Credits Theme Music: The Black Cat by Aaron Kenny. Hastings in Love Music: Symphony No. 5, Adagietto by Gustav Mahler Sources: “Ceramic Spill Vase (U.S. National Park Service).” National Parks Service , U.S. Department of the Interior, www.nps.gov/articles/000/ceramic-spill-vase.htm#:~:text=A%20spill%20vase%20was%20originally,tobacco%20in%20a%20smoking%20pipe. Accessed 18 Aug. 2023. Christie, Agatha. “The Mysterious Affair at Styles by Agatha Christie - Reading Guide: 9780525565109 - Penguinrandomhouse.Com: Books.” PenguinRandomhouse.Com , Knopf, www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/27561/the-mysterious-affair-at-styles-by-agatha-christie/9780525565109/readers-guide/. Accessed 18 Aug. 2023. French, David. “Spy Fever in Britain, 1900–1915*: The Historical Journal.” Cambridge Core , Cambridge University Press, 11 Feb. 2009, www.cambridge.org/core/journals/historical-journal/article/abs/spy-fever-in-britain-19001915/B22197206C761AA3D8B82F736D67D635 . Maloney, Wendi A. “World War I: The Women’s Land Army: Timeless.” The Library of Congress , 26 Mar. 2018, blogs.loc.gov/loc/2018/03/world-war-i-the-womens-land-army/. “Study of a Land Worker.” Imperial War Museums , www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/23978. Accessed 18 Aug. 2023. Follow us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/poirotpals?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== Send us emails! [email protected]

Send us a text Listen to this episode before you read The Mysterious Affair at Styles . Join Caitlin and Chad as they discuss the historical contexts surrounding the creation of Agatha Christie's beloved character, Hercule Poirot. You'll get tips on how to read the book, where to read the book, and what to look out for as you read. This is a spoiler-free episode. You can read The Mysterious Affair at Styles for free on Project Gutenberg and listen to the book for free on the Phoebe Reads a Mystery podcast. Listen to The Mysterious Affair at Styles reading playlist on Spotify (curated by us) as you read. Want to share your thoughts about Agatha Christie, Hercule Poirot, or anything else we mention? Email us or send us an audio recording at [email protected]. Theme Music: The Black Cat by Aaron Kenny. Sources: “About Agatha Christie - the World’s Best-Selling Novelist.” The World’s Best-Selling Novelist - Agatha Christie , www.agathachristie.com/about-christie#christies-life. Accessed 18 Aug. 2023. Christie, Agatha. “The Mysterious Affair at Styles by Agatha Christie - Reading Guide: 9780525565109 - Penguinrandomhouse.Com: Books.” PenguinRandomhouse.Com , Knopf, www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/27561/the-mysterious-affair-at-styles-by-agatha-christie/9780525565109/readers-guide/. Accessed 18 Aug. 2023. “How Belgian Refugees Kept the British Army Going during the First World War.” Imperial War Museums , www.iwm.org.uk/history/how-belgian-refugees-kept-the-british-army-going-during-the-first-world-war. Accessed 18 Aug. 2023. ​​The Editors of Encyclopedia Britannica. “Essex.” Encyclopædia Britannica , Encyclopædia Britannica, inc., 17 July 2023, www.britannica.com/place/Essex-county-England. “The Mysterious Affair at Styles.” Wikipedia , Wikimedia Foundation, 10 Aug. 2023, en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Mysterious_Affair_at_Styles. “A Note from an Agatha Christie Purist.” Agatha Christie , 25 May 2017, www.agathachristie.com/news/2017/a-note-from-an-agatha-christie-purist#:~:text=Moustaches%20were%20a%20symbol%20of,King%20Albert%20I%20of%20Belgium. “Refugees: Tracing the Belgian Refugees.” Imperial War Museums , www.iwm.org.uk/history/refugees-tracing-the-belgian-refugees. Accessed 18 Aug. 2023. “Trench Warfare.” National WWI Museum and Memorial , www.theworldwar.org/learn/about-wwi/trench-warfare#:~:text=The%20trench%20systems%20on%20the,not%20i

Send us a text Join hosts Caitlin Morris and Chad Lind as they solve the case of "Why Start a Podcast That Entails Reading Every Hercule Poirot Mystery?" Want to share your thoughts about Agatha Christie, Hercule Poirot, or anything else we mention? Email us or send us an audio recording at [email protected]. Theme Music: The Black Cat by Aaron Kenny. Sources: “Agatha Christie.” Biography , A&E Networks Television, www.biography.com/authors-writers/agatha-christie. Accessed 18 Aug. 2023. “Agatha Christie.” Encyclopædia Britannica , Encyclopædia Britannica, inc., www.britannica.com/biography/Agatha-Christie. Accessed 18 Aug. 2023. “Facts about Hercule Poirot - Characters.” Characters - Agatha Christie , www.agathachristie.com/characters/hercule-poirot/facts-about-hercule-poirot. Accessed 18 Aug. 2023. Joint, Laura. “How Agatha Christie Grew to Dislike Hercule Poirot.” BBC , BBC, 27 Oct. 2010, news.bbc.co.uk/local/devon/hi/people_and_places/arts_and_culture/newsid_9131000/9131482.stm. Prahl, Amanda. “Biography of Agatha Christie, English Mystery Writer.” ThoughtCo , ThoughtCo, 30 July 2021, www.thoughtco.com/agatha-christie-1779787. Follow us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/poirotpals?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== Send us emails! [email protected]