Best Freya Brown Podcasts (2024)

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After the Funeral with Ayana Christie 54:24

5d ago54:24

54:24

Welcome to season 3 of Tea & Murder! This episode is sponsored by Bond and Grace. Bond and Grace is a women-founded literary brand producing art novels, fine art, and art prints. They make incredible gifts for book lovers of all kinds! Bond and Grace is giving our readers 20% off of their art novels and prints with the code TEA20. For this episode,…

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The Clocks with Gray Robert Brown 1:04:48

19d ago1:04:48

1:04:48

Welcome to season 3 of Tea & Murder! This episode is sponsored by Bond and Grace. Bond and Grace is a women-founded literary brand producing art novels, fine art, and art prints. They make incredible gifts for book lovers of all kinds! Bond and Grace is giving our readers 20% off of their art novels and prints with the code TEA20. Co-host of "The S…

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Endless Night with Julia Seales 35:22

1M ago35:22

35:22

Welcome to season 3 of Tea & Murder! This episode is sponsored by Bond and Grace. Bond and Grace is a women-founded literary brand producing art novels, fine art, and art prints. They make incredible gifts for book lovers of all kinds! Bond and Grace is giving our readers 20% off of their art novels and prints with the code TEA20. In this episode, …

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The Hollow with David Morris 57:28

1M ago57:28

57:28

Welcome to season 3 of Tea & Murder! This episode is sponsored by Bond and Grace. Bond and Grace is a women-founded literary brand producing art novels, fine art, and art prints. They make incredible gifts for book lovers of all kinds! Bond and Grace is giving our readers 20% off of their art novels and prints with the code TEA20. David Morris is t…

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The Invisible Weight: Exploring the Impact of Insecurities on Mental Health 7:08

2M ago7:08

7:08

Talking about insecurities and how different people deal with them. Email: YourGuideToBeingLessMental@gmail.comBy Ella Manderson & Freya Brown

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Navigating the Mind: An Introduction to Mental Health 3:10

2M ago3:10

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The first episode in our podcast featuring a brief introduction on how mental struggles differ in different people and what you can expect when it happens. This is just a scratch of what this series is going to be about.By Ella Manderson & Freya Brown

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Bonus Episode: The Murder of Roger Ackroyd with Kate Krosschell 32:21

4M ago32:21

32:21

Tea & Murder's very own producer Kate Krosschell finally read a Christie, so of course we talked to her about it! She sits down with host Rebecca Thandi Norman to discuss the classic twist in The Murder of Roger Ackroyd (pssst: spoilers for this book!) and the "unreliable narrator" trope. Did Kate guess the murderer? Yes! Did that stop her from enj…

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At Bertam's Hotel with Dr Mark Aldridge 57:56

5M ago57:56

57:56

In the final episode of season 2, host Rebecca Thandi Norman speaks with Christie historian and writer Dr Mark Aldridge about a Miss Marple mystery that they both love: At Bertram's Hotel. Mark and Rebecca discuss the way Christie approaches the changes of the 1960s, the fantastic character of Bess Sedgwick, and why this is a book that may not be f…

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Murder on the Links with Ragnar Jonasson 45:14

6M ago45:14

45:14

At age 17, Ragnar Jonasson began translating Agatha Christie books into his native Icelandic. Years later, Ragnar is a crime writer himself, specialising in the region's beloved "Nordic Noir" genre, but he still loves Christie's work. Jonasson and host Rebecca Thandi Norman talk about Ragnar's work as a translator, why he loves the Poirot & Hasting…

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An Appointment with Death with Manon Wogahn 53:23

7M ago53:23

53:23

**Please note that this episode contains mentions of suicide as part of the book discussion. If you are struggling with suicidal thoughts, you are not alone. Please reach out to a loved one or a hotline in your country. All international hotlines can be found here.** We're chatting with Manon Wogan, the creator of Bookstagram account @mysterymanon …

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The Pale Horse with Freya McOmish 55:14

7M ago55:14

55:14

In this episode of Tea & Murder, host Rebecca Thandi Norman chats with digital designer, filmmaker, and astrology expert Freya McOmish. They discuss Agatha Christie's astrological birth chart, what makes astrology interesting, and how Chrstie typically includes spiritual and/or occult elements in her work. In the book club portion of the interview.…

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The Mousetrap with Kristian Husted 47:16

8M ago47:16

47:16

"The Mousetrap" is the longest running play of all time; we're discussing what keeps audiences coming back to this charming production! Director Kristian Husted recently staged a version with Copenhagen Theatre Circle, the English-language amateur theatre company based in Copenhagen. He speaks with host Rebecca Thandi Norman about the enduring appe…

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And Then There Were None with Rachel Howzell Hall 52:05

8M ago52:05

52:05

It's our first repeat book of the book club, and we couldn't have chosen a better one: And Then There Were None. There are so many elements to explore about the best selling mystery novel of all time, so let's dive in. American author Rachel Howzell Hall discusses her own take on the structure They All Fall Down, as well as why Christie's book is s…

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Crooked House with Marthe Jocelyn 50:57

9M ago50:57

50:57

*Spoilers for Crooked House throughout this episode!* In this episode of Tea & Murder, host Rebecca Thandi Norman welcomes author Marthe Jocelyn to discuss Crooked House. They talk about the nature of evil in Christie's work, the psychology of the killer, and how to write murders that young readers connect to. Marthe is the author of the Aggie Mort…

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The Mystery of the Blue Train with Levi Higgs 41:28

9M ago41:28

41:28

For this instalment of the book club, host Rebecca Thandi Norman is joined by David Webb Jewels's Head of Archive and Brand Heritage Levi Higgs to discuss The Mystery of the Blue Train. Levi is a jewelry expert, decorative arts aficionado, and mystery-lover, but he hasn't read much Christie...until now! The two discuss jewelry as a narrative device…

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Murder in Mesopotamia with Caroline Crampton 54:30

10M ago54:30

54:30

*Spoilers for Murder in Mesopotamia* Our guest this episode is Caroline Crampton, author and host of the Shedunnit podcast. We discuss Murder in Mesopotamia, a book set in an archeological dig. Christie knew dig sites well, and that's reflected in the details of this book. Rebecca and Caroline discuss how her experiences shaped the book, colonial e…

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Murder on the Orient Express with Paula Sutton 51:40

10M ago51:40

51:40

Author and creator of Hill House Vintage Paula Sutton joins the show to talk about the Poirot classic, "Murder on the Orient Express." She and host Rebecca Thandi Norman discuss "vintage style, not vintage values," why we find certain aesthetics comforting, and why this particular mystery is so enduring. They also talk about the book's abrupt endin…

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Tea & Murder Season 2 Trailer 1:55

10M ago1:55

1:55

"Agatha Christie believed in evil..." Season 2 of Tea & Murder: An Agatha Christie Podcast is coming! Get a sneak peek of what's in store with our short trailer. Our first episode comes out on Tuesday, 26th September. We'll be discussing Murder on the Orient Express with Paula Sutton. Read it here: https://bookshop.org/a/87919/9780062073495 Have fe…

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Agatha Christie Listener Q&A (Part 2) 18:44

11M ago18:44

18:44

What does host Rebecca Thandi Norman think of the controversy surrounding word changes in Christie's books? Will the podcast be discussing film adaptations moving forward? Producer Kate and Rebecca discuss these questions and more in the second part of the listener Q&A. Season 2 begins next month! Please note that there is some feedback throughout …

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Agatha Christie Listener Q&A (Part 1) 24:39

12M ago24:39

24:39

In this bonus episode between seasons, host Rebecca Thandi Norman and producer Kate Krosschell answer listener questions, including Rebecca's favorite Christies, whether she reads anything else (spoiler: she does), and whether the show will ever cover film and TV adaptations. Mentioned in this episode: The Phantom Tollbooth by Norton Juster https:/…

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The A.B.C. Murders with Ashley Norman 47:44

1y ago47:44

47:44

How different is the work of a real-life private investigator to the work of Hercule Poirot? In this episode, host Rebecca Thandi Norman interviews her sister (!) Ashley Norman, who is a former private investigator. They discuss how Poirot's work is similar to her own, whether there are really "famous" detectives, and the plot of The A.B.C. Murders…

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Evil Under the Sun with Sophie Hannah 52:45

1y ago52:45

52:45

In the penultimate episode of season 1 of "Tea & Murder: An Agatha Christie Podcast," host Rebecca Thandi Norman speaks with the current author of the Hercule Poirot series (as well as many of her own books!) Sophie Hannah. Sophie discusses one of her favorite Christie mysteries: Evil Under the Sun, why Poirot never gets to take a vacation, and wha…

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The Moving Finger with Laura Thompson 1:02:21

1+ y ago1:02:21

1:02:21

Author of the biography Agatha Christie: A Mysterious Life (2007), Laura Thompson, discusses the fabulous Marple mystery set in a small English village, The Moving Finger. She and host Rebecca Thandi Norman talk about Christie's coded-LGBTQ+ characters, which parts of the book they "buy" (and which they don't!), and whether you can enjoy Christies …

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Hallowe'en Party with Robin Stevens 58:26

1+ y ago58:26

58:26

Author of the Murder Most Unladylike and Ministry of Unladylike Activity series, Robin Stevens knows a thing or two about writing murder mysteries. Her focus is on Young Adult (YA) fiction. Robin and host Rebecca Thandi Norman discuss the Poirot mystery Hallowe'en Party, why they keep coming back to it although they agree that it's not Christie's b…

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Five Little Pigs with Dr. John Curran 57:57

1+ y ago57:57

57:57

Historian and writer Dr. John Curran joins the podcast this week to discuss his uncovering of Agatha Christie's secret notebooks and the book Five Little Pigs, a favorite of both he and host Rebecca Thandi Norman. Dr. Curran explains why he thinks people are currently overanalyzing Christie's work, while Rebecca makes the argument that certain anal…

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The Body in the Library with Kate Finnigan 47:22

1+ y ago47:22

47:22

British journalist Kate Finnigan has been an Agatha Christie fan since childhood, but hasn't re-read any of her favorites in years. She and host Rebecca Thandi Norman discuss the Miss Marple classic The Body in the Library, what it's like to read Christie's work from a feminist perspective, and why Miss Marple is such a subversie character. Follow …

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The Secret of Chimneys with Kemper Donovan 1:03:06

1+ y ago1:03:06

1:03:06

It's a meeting of the Agatha Christie podcasts! Host of "All about Agatha" Kemper Donovan joins Rebecca Thandi Norman to discuss one of thelr least favorite books: The Secret of Chimneys. This is the second lowest-rated book on Kemper's podcast, so they're revisiting it to ask, is it really that bad? Turns out: kind of! Find out what both Kemper an…

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The Man in the Brown Suit with Matias Vestergård 47:30

1+ y ago47:30

47:30

Danish composer Matias Vestergård joins the podcast to discuss his love of the Orient Express (the train, not the book), writing an Agatha Christie-inspired opera, and why boats are such a great setting for both a mystery and, as it turns out, an opera. Listen to Matias's work: https://www.youtube.com/@matiasvestergardhansen6304 See Matias's Instag…

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Cards on the Table with Aja Barber 44:05

1+ y ago44:05

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Writer, stylist, and sustainable fashion expert Aja Barber reads her first Agatha Christie in order to discuss Cards on the Table with host Rebecca Thandi Norman. As an avid reader, what does Aja think of Christie's work, and will she be reading another mystery? Listen to her first impressions, including whether she'd want to hang out with Poirot a…

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The Four Suspects with Kelsey McKinney 52:08

1+ y ago52:08

52:08

Host of the podcast "Normal Gossip," founder of Defector Media, and author Kelsey McKinney is on the podcast to chat about the story "The Four Suspects" in the book of Marple short stories The Thirteen Problems. Kelsey and host Rebecca Thandi Norman discuss how gossip and mysteries are intertwined, and what makes a good gossip versus a good mystery…

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11: Processing grief, loss and heartbreak through wild swimming ft. Freya Bromley 41:24

1+ y ago41:24

41:24

Laura joins her friend, Freya Bromley, writer, wild swimmer, and the host of The Tidal Year podcast, to discuss the joy of swimming, the redemption it can provide from grief, loss and heartbreak. Freya shares her journey of losing her brother and how cold water therapy and tidal plunging has helped her move through the unthinkable. The pair discuss…

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A Caribbean Mystery with Jean Kwok 50:31

1+ y ago50:31

50:31

Author Jean Kwok discusses A Caribbean Mystery, the Miss Marple book she took inspiration from in her latest story, "The Jade Empress." This story is part of the new MARPLE book: 12 Miss Marple stories by 12 different authors. She chats about what it was like to take on such an icon, how Agatha Christie was part of her journey in learning English, …

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10: Cold water therapy, cardiovascular health & the power of brown fat - Ft. Dr Ravi Jain 30:55

1+ y ago30:55

30:55

Laura joins Dr. Ravi Jain, Doctor, global aesthetics expert, and a committed ice bath fanatic to discuss the science behind cold water therapy, how Ravi is using it to buck the trend of early onset heart disease, and why Ravi recently gave a lecture out of his ice bath! The pair discuss: The science behind what *actually* happens in the body in the…

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Death on the Nile with Michael Brown 1:05:26

1+ y ago1:05:26

1:05:26

Creative Director and host of Netflix's Tiny Mic Interviews, Michael Brown knows good cinema. His sincere love of Kenneth Brannagh's "Death on the Nile" film brings him to Tea & Murder, where he and host Rebecca Thandi Norman discuss the differences between the film and the book (can you guess which they prefer?), what makes something camp, and whe…

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9: Discovering the truth about products that ‘claim’ to be healthy - Ft. Tim Gray 38:47

1+ y ago38:47

38:47

Laura joins good friend, Tim Gray, the UK’s leading biohacker and founder of the Health Optimisation Summit, to discuss health, biohacking, and the truth about products that claim to be healthy but are *in fact* far from it. The pair discuss: Seed oils, why they are hidden in so many food options and the surprising connection between seed oil, infl…

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And Then There Were None with Stuart Turton 47:31

1+ y ago47:31

47:31

British author of the bestselling mysteries The 7 1/2 Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle and Devil and the Dark Water, Stuart Turton knows a thing about crafting a twisted tale. But did you know he's a major Agatha Christie fan? We discuss his favorite Christie book, And Then There Were None, which he calls "one of only two perfect books ever written." St…

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8: The future of mental health & psychedelics for healing trauma ft. Dr Dave Rabin 50:27

1+ y ago50:27

50:27

Laura is joined by her good friend, Dr. Dave Rabin, a board-certified psychiatrist, neuroscientist, and inventor, who’s leading the evolution of medicine, mental health, and consciousness. Dr. Dave has studied resilience and the impact of chronic stress on our lives for over 15 years, and he specialises in medicine-assisted psychotherapy, and treat…

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Tea & Murder with Producer Kate Krosschell 20:35

1+ y ago20:35

20:35

Welcome to Tea & Murder, a podcast about the work of Agatha Christie! In this episode, host Rebecca Thandi Norman sits down with producer Kate Krosschell to share what the podcast is all about, how it got started, and what you can expect this season. Part book club and part interview show, Tea & Murder is a playful take on why we love cozy murder m…

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Tea & Murder Season 1 Trailer 2:13

1+ y ago2:13

2:13

Can murder be cozy?! Agatha Christie thought so. Welcome to Tea & Murder: An Agatha Christie Podcast. Host Rebecca Thandi Norman is talking about the opposite of true crime with an array of fantastic guests in this podcast that's part book club, part interview show. Hear what's in store this season! Thank you to producer Kate Krosschell and sound e…

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7. An update from Monk HQ, pre-launch + the wellness routine of a CEO 36:02

1+ y ago36:02

36:02

Monk’s Head of Content, Louise Rumball, is back chatting with Monk CEO, Laura Fullerton, today, to ask how everything is going, how Laura’s surviving as things at Monk get busier than ever, when the brand’s launching the first ever round of smart ice baths, and how can we all get our hands on them. Join the pair as they discuss: The first, limited …

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6: How health starts in your mouth ft. Dr. Dominik Nischwitz 58:48

2y ago58:48

58:48

How did today’s society get to a place where mercury is the most toxic, non-radioactive element known to man, yet we put it in our mouths? Laura is joined by Dr. Dominik Nischwitz, world leader in Biological Dentistry, as they discuss the surprising impact of oral health on whole body wellness. The pair discuss: What holistic dentistry is and how o…

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5: The science of great sex, optimising your sex life & reaching your sexual potential | Ft. Amy Killen 35:18

2y ago35:18

35:18

Meet the sex and skin health doctor, Dr. Amy Killen and join Laura as she talks with Amy about the science of great sex, how to optimise your sex life and how to reach your sexual potential, both inside and outside of the bedroom. Join the pair as they deep dive into: The surprising benefits of being active in the bedroom and the connection of grea…

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4: Hacking your brain health | Ft. Kayla Barnes 34:15

2y ago34:15

34:15

Did you know your brain is as soft as butter? Leading brain health expert, Kayla Barnes, joins Laura on today’s episode to talk about all things brain health and how food, sleep, airpods, alcohol, concussion, and more can hurt or heal your brain. The pair discuss: Kayla’s background as a leading brain health coach How brain health doesn’t start whe…

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3: Healing from toxic, damaging or narcissistic parenting Ft. therapist Massimo Fontana 36:28

2y ago36:28

36:28

This week, Laura is joined by psychotherapist, sex therapist and NLP practitioner, Massimo Fontana, to discuss his own personal journey with toxic and narcissistic parenting and how boundaries, community, connection, and more can help to heal from the imprints that this parenting style can leave. The pair discuss: The different types of narcissism …

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2: Are we all breathing wrong? An Olympian on re-learning how to breathe | Ft. Adam Burgess 49:14

2y ago49:14

49:14

Breathwork is a revolutionary way of not only mastering the cold and handling day to day life, but also optimising performance. Today, Laura is joined by Adam Burgess, Olympian and world medalist slalom canoeist who is also an Oxygen Advantage practitioner & breathwork coach. He has used his breathing to optimise his performance for his Olympic tra…

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1: Creating the world’s first ever SMART ice bath | Ft. Laura Fullerton, founder of Monk 40:52

2y ago40:52

40:52

In the first ever episode of the Submerge by Monk podcast, you get to meet no other than Laura Fullerton, the incredible Founder & CEO of Monk. Monk’s Head of Content, Louise Rumball, who has worked alongside Laura on this process of creating the first ever smart ice bath and cold water therapy app, introduces Laura to the podcast and asks her ever…

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