Best Gingold Podcasts (2024)

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LIVE! Episode: Agatha Christie's Greatest Screen Adaptation? (Recorded at the 2024 Agatha Christie Festival) 1:45:37

2h ago1:45:37

1:45:37

It's time for another live episode from the Agatha Christie Festival in Torquay, with a to-die-for panel of Agathologists! And guess what? The sound quality of this one is SUPERB, thanks to the presence of an on-site technician. Thank you to the Festival for making this happen! I hope you all enjoy; I know we did.... I'm appearing at Bloody Scotlan…

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Secrets of Successful Franchising - With Jeremy Pourbaix 54:51

11d ago54:51

54:51

DESCRIPTION: John Hayes, host of the Franchise Hot Seat Podcast, interviews Jeremy Pourbaix from Franchise Flippers. They discuss the challenges and rewards of franchising, with Pourbaix stating that while many people have the desire to own their own business, it is not the right path for everyone. He identifies a lack of education as a key issue i…

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Summer Rerun: All About the Adaptations of And Then There Were None (with guest Mark Aldridge) 58:31

25d ago58:31

58:31

I hope you enjoy this trip down memory lane, especially since it will help prepare you for my upcoming live episode at the Agatha Christie Festival, concerning which among the many (many!) screen adaptations of Christie's work is the best.... To find out more and purchase tickets for my appearance at the Bloody Scotland festival on Saturday, 14 Sep…

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Investing in US Franchises - With Pat Rossi 33:36

25d ago33:36

33:36

DESCRIPTION: Pat Rossi, a franchisee of ImageOne and member of the Titus Center Advisory Board, was interviewed on Franchise Hot Seat. Rossi, originally from Montreal, Canada, moved to the United States on an E2 investor visa. He was introduced to the idea of investing in a franchise by broker Daniel Purim at a conference in Orlando. Rossi already …

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Special Announcement: I'm Coming to Scotland! 3:17

27d ago3:17

3:17

I'm thrilled to be participating in the Bloody Scotland festival this September! Click here for more information about my panel on Saturday, 14 September at 11:30am, at Trinity Church in Stirling. And for those of you in Southern California, here are the details for my upcoming appearance at a brand-new Barnes & Noble in Santa Monica on Saturday, 3…

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Interview with Kate Gingold, Author of Agatha Annotated 50:48

1M ago50:48

50:48

It was such a pleasure to speak with Kate Gingold about her glossary of annotations of Christie novels and short stories from the 1920s. You can find Kate, her book, and many other offerings at her website: Agatha Annotated. You can also find her on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter, and you can find out more about her non-Agatha offerings on this w…

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Woof: The Dogs of Agatha Christie 1:16:45

2M ago1:16:45

1:16:45

Whether it's teeny-tiny dogs like the Pekingese, more medium-sized dogs like the VAST array of terriers who appear in this episode, or large dogs like the scary greyhound who makes quite a memorable appearance, there is something for everyone in my discussion of the canine species in Agatha Christie's works. Special thanks to Kate Jackson and Miche…

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Interview with David Morris of Collecting Christie 1:56:20

2M ago1:56:20

1:56:20

It was a dream to be able to sit down with David Morris, and pore over all the priceless goodies he brought with him having to do with Agatha Christie books, art, and ephemera. The following titles are spoiled during the course of our conversation: The Mystery of the Blue Train, Death on the Nile. To watch me watch two gamers play Murder on the Ori…

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New Franchise Broker Laws - With Sarah Davies 34:03

2M ago34:03

34:03

[SHOWNOTES] TITLE: New Franchise Broker Laws - With Sarah Davies DESCRIPTION: Sarah Davies, General Counsel of the International Franchise Association (IFA), discusses the proposed Model Franchise Broker Registration Act by the North American Securities Administrators Association (NASAA) and the California Senate Bill 919. Both pieces of legislatio…

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Big Money in Franchising with Private Equity - With Alicia Miller 47:05

2M ago47:05

47:05

DESCRIPTION: Alicia Miller, founder and managing director of Emergent Growth Advisors, discusses her book, Big Money in Franchising, and the role of private equity in the franchising industry. She highlights the success story of Tropical Smoothie, which grew from 315 to 1400 units through private equity partnerships. She also discusses the Dwyer Gr…

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Secrets to Successful Franchising - Expert Insights with James Butler 46:20

2M ago46:20

46:20

DESCRIPTION: John Hayes, host of the Franchise Hot Seat, interviews James Butler, a serial entrepreneur, author, and franchise sales coach. Butler shares his experience of owning three bridal shop franchises and five different businesses, and his decision against franchising his concept after consulting with a franchise attorney. He discusses his c…

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Overbearing, Rich, and Idiomatic: The Americans of Agatha Christie 1:15:07

3M ago1:15:07

1:15:07

It's time to discuss those pesky Americans who appear in the Christie canon, and answer such burning questions as: Are all Americans millionaires? (Alas, no.) Do all Americans speak solely by way of idiom? (Happily, no.) I was also able to answer a ton of mailbag questions, which involved one hundred percent more Spice Girls than I expected it to. …

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Collecting the Collectors: The Gays of Agatha Christie (Special PRIDE Edition... with Bonus Jamie Bernthal!) 1:53:48

3M ago1:53:48

1:53:48

It's raining long-haired, antique-loving, architecturally-inclined men! And a few women, too! June is Pride month for the LGBTQIA+ community here in the United States, which I took as an opportunity to explore the topic of "gay" characters in Christie... along with revisiting an interview Catherine Brobeck and I did with long-time friend of the pod…

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Interview with Journalist Karen Robinson on the Discovery of a Rare, Early Agatha Christie Artifact 45:45

4M ago45:45

45:45

It isn't every day a new discovery is made regarding a physical record of Agatha Christie's writing, especially one from her earliest days as a writer.... Thank you to journalist Karen Robinson for sitting down with me to talk about What We Did in the Great War by Agatha Christie... and by others in the VAD in Torquay during the First World War! It…

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Ten Little Poirots & Marples: Ranking Agatha Christie's Detectives on the Screen 55:33

4M ago55:33

55:33

It's another episode focused on the adaptations of Agatha Christie: specifically, those talented actors who have brought life to Monsieur Poirot and Miss Marple in films and television for nearly 100 years now. Who will win the title of Greatest Poirot and Greatest Marple of Them All? And how will the rankings leading up to my #1 picks shake out? I…

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SBA Loans for Your Franchise - With Edith Wiseman 50:20

4M ago50:20

50:20

DESCRIPTION: Edith Wiseman, the president of FRANdata, discusses the changes in the franchising industry, particularly in relation to SBA loans. She explains that the SBA has changed its standard operating procedure, eliminating the need for lenders to worry about affiliation between the franchisor and franchisee. However, this has led to the SBA n…

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LIVE! Episode: Interview with Kemper Donovan, Author of The Busy Body (and Busman's Holidayer) 1:02:02

5M ago1:02:02

1:02:02

Saturday, April 27th is Independent Bookstore Day here in the United States, and what better way to celebrate than with this live interview from my book tour last week at Schuler Books in Grand Rapids, Michigan?! Special thanks to Elizabeth Bosscher for conducting this interview. I had such a great time sitting down with her. If you'd like to visit…

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Interview with Andrew Winans, Director of The Hollow by Agatha Christie 1:06:59

6M ago1:06:59

1:06:59

Andrew Winans is the director of a new off-Broadway production of Christie's theatrical adaptation of her superb novel, The Hollow. I loved getting to speak with someone who has been in the trenches with his cast of actors and crew of professionals over the past few months, bringing this Agatha Christie play to life.... To purchase tickets for this…

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Tips from a Millionaire Franchisor - With John Hewitt 57:41

6M ago57:41

57:41

DESCRIPTION: John Hewitt, an industry veteran with 5,200 franchisees under his belt, discusses his career in franchising. Hewitt founded several companies, including Jackson Hewitt, one of the world's top retail chain franchises with over 10,000 tax offices. He has also founded other franchise companies and currently runs Loyalty Brands, a platform…

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Special Announcement re Next Episode 2:24

6M ago2:24

2:24

Next week's episode will be a discussion with Andrew Winans, the director of an upcoming Off-Broadway production of The Hollow, a play written by Agatha Christie, based on her novel. If you are interested in attending this production, which runs from 13-21 April in New York, go ahead and click here. And my East Coast/Midwest tour of the United Stat…

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Lessons from Hudson Valley Swim's Franchisee - With Nick Gartner 56:59

6M ago56:59

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DESCRIPTION: The Franchise Hot Seat episode features Nick Gartner, a franchisee and franchise development professional for Hudson Valley Swim. Gartner shares that he was involved with Hudson Valley Swim before it became a franchise, focusing on operations at corporate locations. He transitioned into franchise development when the company decided to…

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Klaxon Bell Bonanza: The Actress by Agatha Christie 51:59

6M ago51:59

51:59

If you're a longtime listener of this podcast, you'll know never to trust an actor in a Christie story. So what happens when not one but two actors feature among the rather small cast of suspects? A lot, as it turns out, in this early short story that showcases Christie's unique ability to spin seemingly endless variations on a single puzzle.... In…

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Ranking Some (But Not All!) of the Various Screen Adaptations of Agatha Christie (with Teresa Peschel) 2:08:50

6M ago2:08:50

2:08:50

Quick: what is the best Joan Hickson adaptation of a Miss Marple novel? Or how about your least favorite Suchet episode? If you like pondering such questions, then this is the episode for you! Just beware of spoilers; I list all the novels Teresa and I spoil in the course of this wide-ranging conversation at the top of the episode. To buy tickets t…

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Learning Franchising from Subway's Billionaire - With Ron Holt 1:44:54

6M ago1:44:54

1:44:54

DESCRIPTION: Ron Holt, founder of Two Maids & a Mop, shares his experiences with Fred DeLuca, the billionaire franchisee of Subway. DeLuca, known for his curiosity and larger-than-life personality, built the world's largest franchise company from scratch. Holt first met DeLuca at an IFA conference in Las Vegas. At the time, Holt's company was a sma…

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From Mall Kiosk to Successful Franchise: The DonutNV Story - With Alex Gingold 1:09:25

7M ago1:09:25

1:09:25

DESCRIPTION: Alex Gingold, the guest on the Franchise Hot Seat, discusses his business DonutNV. The rebranding from Cinnamony Donuts to Donut Envy was intentional, aiming to engage customers and prompt them to ask questions about the brand. The business started in 2014 as a small outdoor mall kiosk at the Philadelphia premium outlets, serving hot m…

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The Island by Agatha Christie Mallowan (with Guest Co-Host Sarah Hinlicky Wilson) 1:45:53

7M ago1:45:53

1:45:53

Sarah Hinlicky Wilson is back! And with this episode, she’s officially earned her title as All About Agatha’s resident expert on Christian theology. I leaned heavily on her expertise for this episode, which involves a lot of parsing of Biblical and even apocryphal references, as we discussed this curious, fascinatingly revealing short story from th…

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Breaking Barriers in Franchising - With Margaret Chebat 25:05

7M ago25:05

25:05

DESCRIPTION: John Hayes hosts another episode of the Franchise Hot Seat, featuring Margaret Chebat, a director at PuroClean, a major franchisor. Chebat shares her journey into franchising, which began right after college when she joined PuroClean. She was attracted to the company's culture and people, despite not knowing much about the restoration …

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Agatha Christie's Most Prolific Stage Actor? Interview with Lee Samuel Tanng 1:15:22

7M ago1:15:22

1:15:22

Actor Lee Samuel Tanng has appeared in TEN (!!) regional productions of plays based on Agatha Christie novels over the last eleven years. He sat down with me to discuss the joys of regional theater, the particular challenges (and advantages) of pulling off a murder mystery in real time, and of course, to rank his ten experiences from least to most …

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All About The Mousetrap by Agatha Christie (Spoiler-Free!) 4:11:03

8M ago4:11:03

4:11:03

Perhaps it was inevitable that an episode about the longest-running play in history would be the longest episode ever produced on this podcast.... And yet there's nary a spoiler in it; so tuck in, safe in the knowledge that the secret of The Mousetrap remains safely locked in my heart. Nibble nibble. Squeak squeak. Special thanks to my guests Phil …

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Does Responsible Franchising Exist in The USA? Part 2 - With Aaron Harper, Matthew Haller 7:26

8M ago7:26

7:26

DESCRIPTION: The podcast continues the discussion on responsible franchising, emphasizing the importance of handpicking franchisees with the right skills. They note that while this is a crucial aspect of responsible franchising, it is often overlooked in favor of reducing costs or seizing sales opportunities. They argue that skills are less importa…

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Interview (#2!) with Alex Michaelides, Author of The Fury 59:08

8M ago59:08

59:08

Alex Michaelides has a new mystery out, and I had such a great time geeking out with him about Agatha Christie and other literary inspirations of his, including the great Ruth Rendell. You can purchase Alex's new book, The Fury, in the United States here. And you can pre-order it in the UK (it's out February 1st) here. You can purchase my new book,…

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