Tea, Tonic & Toxin
Unraveling mysteries, one thrilling story at a time
Tea, Tonic & Toxin
Unraveling mysteries, one thrilling story at a time
About Tea, Tonic & Toxin
Unraveling mysteries, one thrilling story at a time
Tea, Tonic, and Toxin is a book club and podcast for people who love mysteries, thrillers, introspection, and good conversation.
Why Join Tea, Tonic & Toxin as a Guest
Mystery Reader Audience
You reach listeners who already love mystery, thriller, and book club conversations, including fans of Raymond Chandler, Daphne du Maurier, and Graham Greene.
Close-Reading Format
You get a structured discussion built around one book, one author, and clear episode themes, so your ideas land with focus.
Curated Guest Roster
You appear alongside respected guests like Otto Penzler, Mike Ripley, and Dr Robert Willingham, which reinforces editorial credibility.
Shareable Episode Assets
You leave with a polished episode that can be shared across podcast apps and your own channels for ongoing discovery.
Episode Angles & Guest Pitches
Classic Mystery Deep Dive
You unpack one landmark novel and explain why it still matters.
Genre Evolution Story
You trace how detective fiction changed from early mysteries to modern thrillers.
Clues, Doubts, And Motives
You explore the puzzle mechanics that make mystery and thriller stories addictive.
Author Spotlight Conversation
You discuss an author's style, legacy, and signature approach to crime fiction.
How You'd Contribute to the Show
Audience Takeaways
Your episode helps listeners understand classic mysteries more deeply, spot recurring themes, and discover why these books still shape the genre.
Hot Topics
Why Trust Me
The Ideal Guest
You are a strong fit if you cover books, mysteries, thrillers, literary history, or thoughtful cultural analysis and want a guest-friendly conversation with a devoted reading audience.
Recent Episodes
The Great Game with Arvind Ethan David
Tea, Tonic & Toxin • Sep 21, 2026
The Monsters We Make by Rachel Corbett
Tea, Tonic & Toxin • Sep 14, 2026
Died in the Wool by Ngaio Marsh with ZJ Czupor, Part 2
Tea, Tonic & Toxin • Sep 1, 2026
Died in the Wool by Ngaio Marsh with guest ZJ Czupor
Tea, Tonic & Toxin • Aug 14, 2026
On Fire and Under Water with Ippolito, McKenna, Guha & Brash
Tea, Tonic & Toxin • Aug 1, 2026
Death Comes As the End by Agatha Christie with Guest Egyptologist Dr Nicky Nielsen! Part 2
Tea, Tonic & Toxin • Jul 14, 2026
Death Comes As The End by Agatha Christie with guest Egyptologist Dr Nicky Nielsen! Episode 1
Tea, Tonic & Toxin • Jul 7, 2026
Home Sweet Homicide by Craig Rice with guest Jeffrey Marks - Episode 2
Tea, Tonic & Toxin • Jun 17, 2026
Home Sweet Homicide by Craig Rice with guest Jeffrey Marks
Tea, Tonic & Toxin • Jun 6, 2026
You are the Detective: The Creeping Hand Murder with Maureen Johnson & Jay Cooper!
Tea, Tonic & Toxin • May 23, 2026
The Bletchley Riddle with Ruta Sepetys & Steve Sheinkin!
Tea, Tonic & Toxin • May 16, 2026
Otto Penzler Discusses The Mysterious Bookshop and American Mystery Classics
Tea, Tonic & Toxin • Apr 29, 2026
Green for Danger by Christianna Brand, starring Sergio Angelini, episode 2
Tea, Tonic & Toxin • Apr 22, 2026
Green for Danger by Christianna Brand (Guest Sergio Angelini): Part 1
Tea, Tonic & Toxin • Apr 11, 2026
The Ministry of Fear by Graham Greene with Dr Robert Willingham
Tea, Tonic & Toxin • Mar 31, 2026
The Ministry of Fear by Graham Greene, episode 1
Tea, Tonic & Toxin • Mar 24, 2026
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Tea, Tonic & Toxin • Mar 7, 2026
Through a Window to Rear Window, by Cornell Woolrich and HG Wells
Tea, Tonic & Toxin • Feb 23, 2026
The Rat Began to Gnaw the Rope by CW Grafton, with guest L Wayne Hicks, episode 2!
Tea, Tonic & Toxin • Feb 16, 2026
The Rat Began to Gnaw the Rope by CW Grafton, with guest L Wayne Hicks
Tea, Tonic & Toxin • Jan 22, 2026
Mystery Podcast 2026 Reading List
Tea, Tonic & Toxin • Jan 19, 2026
Laura by Vera Caspary
Tea, Tonic & Toxin • Jan 12, 2026
Mr Campion's Christmas with Mike Ripley
Tea, Tonic & Toxin • Dec 1, 2025
Mike Ripley Talks Margery Allingham and Albert Campion
Tea, Tonic & Toxin • Nov 23, 2025
Traitor's Purse by Margery Allingham!
Tea, Tonic & Toxin • Nov 16, 2025
Tom Epperson: Baby Hawk
Tea, Tonic & Toxin • Oct 26, 2025
Farewell My Lovely by Raymond Chandler with Owen Hill, part 2!
Tea, Tonic & Toxin • Oct 6, 2025
Farewell My Lovely by Raymond Chandler with Owen Hill, part 1
Tea, Tonic & Toxin • Sep 22, 2025
Trouble Is My Business by Raymond Chandler, with Arvind Ethan David
Tea, Tonic & Toxin • Sep 17, 2025
The Big Sleep by Raymond Chandler with Anthony Rizzuto, part 2
Tea, Tonic & Toxin • Sep 1, 2025
The Big Sleep by Raymond Chandler with Anthony Rizzuto, part 1
Tea, Tonic & Toxin • Aug 25, 2025
Ahriman: The Spirit of Destruction with Puja Guha!
Tea, Tonic & Toxin • Aug 18, 2025
2024 Retrospective
Tea, Tonic & Toxin • Jun 16, 2025
Agatha Christie, Ann Claire, and Dead and Gondola!
Tea, Tonic & Toxin • May 31, 2025
A Coffin for Dimitrios - Eric Ambler - Part 2 - Guest Neil Nyren
Tea, Tonic & Toxin • May 18, 2025
A Coffin for Dimitrios - Eric Ambler - Part 1 - Guest Neil Nyren
Tea, Tonic & Toxin • Apr 30, 2025
Agatha Christie's And Then There Were None, with Ann Claire!
Tea, Tonic & Toxin • Apr 8, 2025
First Blood with David Morrell!
Tea, Tonic & Toxin • Mar 11, 2025
Rogue Male by Geoffrey Household with special guest David Morrell!
Tea, Tonic & Toxin • Mar 4, 2025
Tell Me Everything with guest Erika Krouse
Tea, Tonic & Toxin • Feb 24, 2025
Georgia Jeffries and The Younger Girl!
Tea, Tonic & Toxin • Feb 3, 2025
Rebecca by Daphne du Maurier, with Shana Kelly! Part 2
Tea, Tonic & Toxin • Jan 17, 2025
2025 Mystery Book List!
Tea, Tonic & Toxin • Jan 9, 2025
Rebecca by Daphne du Maurier, with Shana Kelly! Part 1
Tea, Tonic & Toxin • Dec 31, 2024
Kathy Reichs on Fire and Bones!
Tea, Tonic & Toxin • Dec 23, 2024
The Wheel Spins, Episode 2! By Ethel Lina White, with special guest Alex Csurko
Tea, Tonic & Toxin • Dec 11, 2024
The Wheel Spins with Alex Csurko - episode 1!
Tea, Tonic & Toxin • Nov 22, 2024
Midnight at the Barclay Hotel with Fleur Bradley
Tea, Tonic & Toxin • Nov 10, 2024
The Busy Body & All About Agatha Christie with Kemper Donovan
Tea, Tonic & Toxin • Oct 21, 2024
The ABC Murders by Agatha Christie, with guest Kemper Donovan
Tea, Tonic & Toxin • Oct 19, 2024
Craig Johnson, Walt Longmire, and 20 books!
Tea, Tonic & Toxin • Sep 6, 2024
Gaudy Night by Dorothy Sayers with guest ZJ Czupor, amazing second episode!
Tea, Tonic & Toxin • Aug 22, 2024
Gaudy Night by Dorothy Sayers with guest ZJ Czupor
Tea, Tonic & Toxin • Aug 9, 2024
The Wild Inside with guest Christine Carbo!
Tea, Tonic & Toxin • Jul 30, 2024
Death in the Stocks by Georgette Heyer with special guest Jen Kloester! Part 2!
Tea, Tonic & Toxin • Jul 19, 2024
Death in the Stocks by Georgette Heyer with special guest Jen Kloester! Part 1!
Tea, Tonic & Toxin • Jul 7, 2024
Phantom Orbit by David Ignatius
Tea, Tonic & Toxin • Jun 14, 2024
The League of Frightened Men with Ira Brad Matetsky, part 2!
Tea, Tonic & Toxin • Jun 6, 2024
The League of Frightened Men by Rex Stout - with Ira Brad Matetsky!
Tea, Tonic & Toxin • May 21, 2024
Edgar Award winning Bearskin with author James A McLaughlin
Tea, Tonic & Toxin • May 8, 2024
Norman Shabel's Legal Thrillers
Tea, Tonic & Toxin • Apr 28, 2024
The Hollow Man by John Dickson Carr
Tea, Tonic & Toxin • Apr 17, 2024
Carter Wilson chats about his newest thriller: The Father She Went to Find
Tea, Tonic & Toxin • Mar 31, 2024
The Postman Always Rings Twice - with guest Rebecca Heisler!
Tea, Tonic & Toxin • Mar 10, 2024
Barbara Nickless tells us about Play of Shadows
Tea, Tonic & Toxin • Feb 25, 2024
The Thin Man, part 2.
Tea, Tonic & Toxin • Feb 11, 2024
The Thin Man, part 1!
Tea, Tonic & Toxin • Jan 28, 2024
2023 Retrospective!
Tea, Tonic & Toxin • Jan 17, 2024
The Nine Tailors, part 2!
Tea, Tonic & Toxin • Jan 1, 2024
Looking Ahead to 2024
Tea, Tonic & Toxin • Dec 27, 2023
The Nine Tailors, part 1!
Tea, Tonic & Toxin • Dec 21, 2023
Murder on the Orient Express, part 2
Tea, Tonic & Toxin • Dec 4, 2023
Murder on the Orient Express, part 1
Tea, Tonic & Toxin • Nov 27, 2023
Recipes for Murder, part 2: All about Agatha
Tea, Tonic & Toxin • Nov 13, 2023
Recipes for Murder, part 1!
Tea, Tonic & Toxin • Oct 31, 2023
The Case of the Velvet Claws
Tea, Tonic & Toxin • Oct 23, 2023
Rumor of Evil- a chat with Gary Braver
Tea, Tonic & Toxin • Oct 13, 2023
Malice Aforethought, episode 2!
Tea, Tonic & Toxin • Oct 9, 2023
Malice Aforethought, episode 1
Tea, Tonic & Toxin • Sep 28, 2023
The Maltese Falcon, episode 2!
Tea, Tonic & Toxin • Sep 11, 2023
The Maltese Falcon, episode 1
Tea, Tonic & Toxin • Sep 5, 2023
Red Harvest, Part 2
Tea, Tonic & Toxin • Aug 3, 2023
Red Harvest, Part 1
Tea, Tonic & Toxin • Jul 27, 2023
The Murder of Roger Ackroyd, episode 2!
Tea, Tonic & Toxin • Jul 3, 2023
The Murder of Roger Ackroyd, episode 1
Tea, Tonic & Toxin • Jun 26, 2023
Whose Body? Part 2!
Tea, Tonic & Toxin • Jun 5, 2023
Whose Body, episode 1!
Tea, Tonic & Toxin • May 29, 2023
The Mysterious Affair at Styles, episode 2!
Tea, Tonic & Toxin • Apr 29, 2023
The Mysterious Affair at Styles, episode 1!
Tea, Tonic & Toxin • Apr 22, 2023
The 39 Steps, part 2
Tea, Tonic & Toxin • Apr 3, 2023
The 39 Steps, part 1!
Tea, Tonic & Toxin • Mar 28, 2023
Trent's Last Case, episode 2!
Tea, Tonic & Toxin • Mar 13, 2023
Trent's Last Case, episode 1!
Tea, Tonic & Toxin • Mar 6, 2023
The Innocence of Father Brown, Part 2!
Tea, Tonic & Toxin • Feb 20, 2023
The Innocence of Father Brown, Part 1
Tea, Tonic & Toxin • Feb 13, 2023
2023 Prospective
Tea, Tonic & Toxin • Feb 6, 2023
2022 Retrospective!
Tea, Tonic & Toxin • Jan 29, 2023
Lady Molly of Scotland Yard
Tea, Tonic & Toxin • Jan 26, 2023
The Hound of the Baskervilles, part 2...
Tea, Tonic & Toxin • Jan 19, 2023
The Hound of the Baskervilles, part 1!
Tea, Tonic & Toxin • Jan 12, 2023
The Big Bow Mystery, part 2!
Tea, Tonic & Toxin • Jan 7, 2023
The Big Bow Mystery, part 1!
Tea, Tonic & Toxin • Dec 30, 2022
A Study in Scarlet, Part 2...
Tea, Tonic & Toxin • Dec 20, 2022
A Study in Scarlet, Part 1!
Tea, Tonic & Toxin • Dec 15, 2022
The Mystery of a Hansom Cab, part 2!
Tea, Tonic & Toxin • Nov 29, 2022
The Mystery of a Hansom Cab, part 1
Tea, Tonic & Toxin • Nov 13, 2022
The Moonstone, Part 2
Tea, Tonic & Toxin • Nov 1, 2022
The Moonstone, Part 1
Tea, Tonic & Toxin • Oct 20, 2022
The Notting Hill Mystery
Tea, Tonic & Toxin • Jul 22, 2022
The Woman in White, part 2
Tea, Tonic & Toxin • Jun 18, 2022
The Woman in White, part 1
Tea, Tonic & Toxin • Jun 5, 2022
Bleak House: Part the Second.
Tea, Tonic & Toxin • May 17, 2022
Bleak House: Part the First!
Tea, Tonic & Toxin • Apr 14, 2022
The Purloined Letter
Tea, Tonic & Toxin • Mar 13, 2022
What is Tea, Tonic & Toxin? Where did it come from? Why is it so great?
Tea, Tonic & Toxin • Mar 9, 2022
Murders in the Rue Morgue
Tea, Tonic & Toxin • Feb 10, 2022
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