We’re talking through all 60 episodes of Agatha Christie’s ‘Poirot’, with some laughs, some history, a few fascinating guests, and a lot of discussion about poirotisms (those moments where Poirot confuses idioms).
We accidentally took an extended vacation, but really missed doing this show. There will be a few short episodes and then we're back to our regular show! Here's a quick talk about both of our favourite character, Felicity Lemon.
In which we take a breath from watching, and talk through the first thirty episodes of 'Poirot'. Daxy lists each episode's crime, and Zena talks through her love for Inspector Jimmy Japp.You can now support the show on Patreon. This covers things like server and coffee costs.
In which Zena tells us all about the thermometre, and Daxy goes on about moors and hunting dogs. We're glad to be back after a few missed weeks, and welcome you to sip a blackberry tea, for your wellness and grey cells. You can now support the show on Patreon. This covers things like server and coffee costs.
In which Daxy says good things about cocaine and Zena reveals how very into pom-poms she actually is. We found this fun oddball of a Poirot episode a big pleasure. You can now support the show on Patreon. This covers things like server and coffee costs.
In which Daxy spends two minutes explaining the history of the c word just to use the c word about a character, and Zena tells us the secrets of Egypt and Christmas pudding. We missed Hastings and Miss Lemon, but this was a fun romp of an episode. You can now support the show on Patreon. This covers things like server and coffee costs.
In which Daxy nerds out about fencing and jazz, and Zena tells us about the history of opera. We had mixed feelings about 'The Mystery of the Spanish Chest'You can now support the show on Patreon. This covers things like server and coffee costs.
In which Daxy fully realizes that her heart aches for both Poirot and Felicity Lemon, and Zena celebrates the art of Marc Chagall. This episode contains a few tears of joy and love, and is the most beautiful 'Poirot' we've watched thus far.A blog post with great thoughts on the Chagall in this episode.You can now support the show on Patreon. This covers things like server and coffee costs.
In which Zena tells us about her family's mythical crow connection, Daxy nerds out about civil defence, and we both discuss varying drugs that can knock you out and whether they're fun. We loved this horror flick of a Poirot episode. You can now support the show on Patreon. This covers things like server and coffee costs.
In which Zena tells us about ascots, and Daxy thinks the pronunciation of fête is worth arguing about. We explored the nerdiest bits of Agatha Christie's 'Wasps' Nest', and no one was poisoned in the process.You can now support the show on Patreon. This covers things like server and coffee costs.
In which Daxy talks Dumas' French Counts, and Zena lays it down about the history of Florists and Newspapers. We watched a murder on a train, and it was a sad ending. You can now support the show on Patreon. This covers things like server and coffee costs.
In which tricky woman Daxy gushes about how badass the Queen Mary was and Zena reveals horrible things about escalators. We watched an oceanic heist, and loved it. You can now support the show on Patreon. This covers things like server and coffee costs.
In which Daxy talks a narrow line between the Bolshevik Revolution and Stalinist regime, while Zena gives us the gruesome details of Parisian morgues. We watched a garden grow, and it was a blast.You can now support the show on Patreon. This covers things like server and coffee costs.
In which Daxy says the word 'sus' 16 times, Zena talks about the very serious nature of PTSD amongst soldiers, and we talk through it's effects on Lieutenant Hastings. We watched the 'Poirot' film 'A Mysterious Affair At Styles' and gush about a damn well made movie.Read 'The Mysterious Affair At Styles' - US Amazon or Bookshop.org - UK Bookshop.orgWatch 'The Mysterious Affair At Styles'.You can now support the show on Patreon. This covers things like server and coffee costs.
In which we try to make a mind palace joke, Zena focuses her grey cells on toy trains, and Daxy makes the sounds of space diamonds on her synth. We watched 'The Adventure of the Western Star', and it was a lovely ending to Season 2. You can now support the show on Patreon. This covers things like server and coffee costs.
Here's a listen to the entire interview we did with Poirot expert Mark Aldridge, which is a very in-depth conversation about the tv series and character. It was to be one of our Patreon bonus episodes, but it's too good not to share.You can now buy Mark's book at Bookshop.org or Amazon in the US, or from Bookshop.org in the UK. We are big supporters of Bookshop.org, in that it supports local booksellers, and isn't a behemoth.And, if you want more interviews like this, join our Patreon. We'd love to have you. :)
It’s a holiday season chat, and we talk through what the holidays really are during Covid, how we’re each coping, and why we have celebrations at this time of year. It’s been a hard/weird year, and we offer some thoughts on how to be good to yourself and those you love during the holidays. You can now support the show on Patreon. This covers things like server and coffee costs. If you'd enjoy more of Zena's show click here, it's a beautiful exploration of humanity that explores anything from alien visitations to healing PTSD with improv comedy. US National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, 1-800-273-TALK (8255) (Online Chat)Canada Suicide Prevention Service at 1-833-456-4566 (24/7) or text 45645 (4 pm to 12 am ET) US Veterans Crisis Line – 1-800-273-8255Canada Veteran Affairs Assistance 1-800-268-7708 Babylon Health App (Canada)
In which Daxy goes on about Yiddish and Zena lets us in on the League of Nations, which is not at all a superhero film. We watched 'The Kidnapped Prime Minister' and thought the car 'chase' was a bore, but the suicide was intense.BRAND NEW! You can now support the show on Patreon. This covers things like server and coffee costs.
In which Daxy gets to remind everyone that she's a film nerd, and Zena tells us all why the FBI exists. We loved this episode of Poirot, which shows that Agatha Christie was watching American gangster films, and much preferred her own approach. The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari F.W. Murnau's Sunrise (post-German-expressionist) BRAND NEW! You can now support the show on Patreon. This covers things like server and coffee costs.
In which Zena tells us about the moustachio, and Daxy obsesses on the redness of phone boxes and pillar boxes. We discussed 'Double Sin' from Agatha Christie's Poirot this week, and loved it.BRAND NEW! You can now support the show on Patreon. This covers things like server and coffee costs. :)
In which Daxy almost sings the French national anthem and Zena tells secrets about military envelopes. We talk in great detail about the 1812 Overture, and the Poirot episode The Disappearance of Mr Davenheim.The Boys Book of ConjuringVery expensive copy on Amazon.
In which Daxy insists on being called a hussy, and Zena tells us about the I Ching. We explored the Agatha Christie's Poirot episode 'The Cornish Mystery', and talked about what it all means.
In which Zena tells us about luscious silver and the history of mining and Daxy prattles on about global economic systems for a little too long. We learned a lot in digging into Agatha Christie's Poirot - The Lost Mine. It's all about the money! Watch this episode online.Buy Hercule Poirot : The Complete Short Stories The Neal Stephenson books Daxy was talking about - Quicksilver, The Confusion, and The System of The World.
In which Daxy tells of the Sherlock Holmes inspiration for this tale, and Zena talks about Prince Albert's integral role in one of the shooting locations. We were both delighted and mystified by that last moment with Poirot and Japp in 'The Veiled Lady'.Watch this episode on Amazon Prime/Britbox.Buy Hercule Poirot : The Complete Short Stories, which contains this tale.
In which we hear from a world reknowned Poirot expert, Daxy obsesses over 'I say', and Zena does Zena things. We discuss 'Peril At End House' and are joined by Dr. Mark Aldridge for a great conversation about Poirot, including details about the one Poirot story left untold in this series and how that happened.Mark's websiteGet Mark's Book - Canada - US - UKMark is in our Bookshop Buy 'Peril At End House' on Bookshop or Amazon (US/UK)Watch 'Peril At End House'
In which Daxy sings about the people in the streets, and Zena post-scripts about newsreels. We also tour the Hoover Building, Harley Street, Westminster, Eastminster, and Thornley Island while talking about Agatha Christie's Poirot episode ten, The Dream.
In which we talk about 80's hip-hop producer Prince Paul, savour Poirot's sense of what is just, and Zena teaches us about blackmail. This week's episode explores episode nine of 'Agatha Christie's Poirot', The King of Clubs.The Magic Number