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Debrief: Hercule Poirot's Christmas (December 23)

Send us a textHere 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!poirotpals@gmail.com

Debrief: Hercule Poirot's Christmas (December 22)

Send us a textWatch 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!poirotpals@gmail.com

Pre-Read: Hercule Poirot's Christmas

Send us a textListen 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/2gPoZ4x7CqkG4AzlZ9SKFVLearn more about Simon Schama's Power of Art here:https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0887235/episodes/?season=1&ref_=tt_eps_sn_1Sources: https://www.agathachristie.com/stories/hercule-poirots-christmashttps://agathachristie.fandom.com/wiki/Hercule_Poirot%27s_Christmas#Charactershttps://moonlight-detective.blogspot.com/2022/12/hercule-poirots-christmas-1938-by.html

Debrief: The Murder Of Roger Ackroyd (Chapters 9-12)

Send us a textWATCH 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!poirotpals@gmail.com

The Disappearance of Agatha Christie: A Poirot Pals Halloween Special

Send us a textAbsolutely 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!poirotpals@gmail.com