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| Date | Combined Rank | Apple Podcasts |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 6 | #161 | #131 |
| Oct 5 | — | #171 |
| Oct 4 | — | #174 |
| Oct 3 | — | #172 |
About the show
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.
Latest episodes
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Oh, Mary! Ranking the Westmacotts with Guest Co-Hosts Mark Aldridge & Gray Robert Brown of Westmapod
October 2, 2026 · 1 hr 18 minHow did it take this long for me to clip from Fawlty Towers on one of my episodes recorded in Torquay?! Thank goodness for Dr. Mark Aldridge and Gray Robert Brown, who were kind enough to come on for another crossover episode, this time…
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*LIVE!* Episode - Agatha Christie's Greatest Narrator? (Recorded at the 2026 Agatha Christie Festival)
September 19, 2026 · 1 hr 9 minIt's the most wonderful time of the year: when I get to catch up with Christie fans, scholars, and friends, and debate questions such as which among all of Agatha Christie's narrators is the best. I had so much fun! Thank you again to my…
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Summer Rerun: The Murder of Roger Ackroyd by Agatha Christie
September 5, 2026 · 58 minIt is time to revisit a crown jewel! I hope you enjoy this trip down memory lane, as Catherine Brobeck and I dissect The Murder of Roger Ackroyd. I look forward to discussing this title--and others--at this year's upcoming Agatha Christie…
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*LIVE!* Episode: My Recent Appearance at East End Books
August 15, 2026 · 34 minIn my other job dedicated to the pursuit of fictional mysteries, I've been making the rounds at bookstores around the country to discuss my third mystery novel, Sweet Spot, which came out earlier this summer. I hope you enjoy this live…
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J'Accuse! The Denouements of Agatha Christie
July 25, 2026 · 51 minI have wanted to air my thoughts on Christie's denouements for quite some time now. I'm so happy finally to be sharing them with you all. Here is the article I wrote on Crimereads, which forms the basis of the episode. And here is the…
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Like, Whatever: The Top Ten Teenagers of Agatha Christie (with Guest Co-Host and YA Mystery Author Troy Hunter)
July 3, 2026 · 2 hr 3 minIt was fascinating to get a different angle on so many beloved characters within the canon. Special thanks to Troy Hunter for sharing his work on this episode. And speaking of Troy's work, you can learn more about his YA mystery novels…
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The Edge by Agatha Christie
June 13, 2026 · 50 minIt's always a special treat to cover a fresh, original story by Agatha Christie on this podcast--especially since we don't have too many of these left! I'm going on tour here in the United States for Sweet Spot, the third book in my…
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Interview with Amy Littlefield, Author of Killers of Roe: My Investigation into the Mysterious Death of Abortion Rights
May 23, 2026 · 1 hr 7 minIt's an unusual episode of this podcast that focuses on the history of abortion rights here in the United States--but that is just how far-reaching the Agatha Christie fandom has become. Thank you to author Amy Littlefield for sharing her…