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Results without causes: Stockbroker's Clerk discussion 40:21

29d ago40:21

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Holmes is hired by a young clerk to investigate a suspiciously good job offer - and ends up in a case of identity theft and robbery. "The Adventure of the Stockbroker's Clerk" is an odd little story with a dramatic twist in the middle that stands it apart from other similar tales. We discuss Dr. Watson, M.D., how much we long for a better robbery s…

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The Adventure of the Stockbroker's Clerk 45:14

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"The Adventure of the Stockbroker's Clerk" by Arthur Conan Doyle, narrated by Jack Carmichael. “Human nature is a strange mixture, Watson. You see that even a villain and murderer can inspire such affection that his brother turns to suicide when he learns that his neck is forfeited." Content warning (and SPOILER ALERT!): This story contains a fairy…

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An obvious fact: The Boscombe Valley Mystery discussion 36:38

2M ago36:38

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Holmes complains about the weather, insults a Scotland Yard detective and untangles some old family drama in this strange little story. Plus, Watson is married now! Did anything else meaningful happen? From The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes, "The Boscombe Valley Mystery" is an oddly-paced, weirdly plotted short story about murderous Australians and…

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The Boscombe Valley Mystery 45:41

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"The Boscombe Valley Mystery" by Arthur Conan Doyle, narrated by Sarah Kolb.“There is nothing more deceptive than an obvious fact,” he answered, laughing. “Besides, we may chance to hit upon some other obvious facts which may have been by no means obvious to Mr. Lestrade.” "The Adventure of the Copper Beeches" is narrated by Sarah Kolb. Sarah is Co…

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Crime is common: The Copper Beeches discussion 47:41

6M ago47:41

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Welcome back to our discussion episodes! From The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes, "The Adventure of the Copper Beeches" is one of the nastiest tales in the canon - complete with a skin-crawling villain named Jephro Rucastle. It also stars one of our favorite women - the intrepid Violet Hunter. Sarah and Marisa check in with Holmes and Watson after o…

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The Adventure of the Copper Beeches 49:27

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"The Adventure of the Copper Beeches" by Arthur Conan Doyle, narrated by Sarah Kolb. “Crime is common. Logic is rare." "The Adventure of the Copper Beeches" is narrated by Sarah Kolb. Sarah is Colorado-based writer, podcaster, and arts marketer, with a passion for unconventional storytelling, detective stories, and rude women. You probably know her…

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Case File: Holmes in the Public Domain 15:20

8M ago15:20

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Marisa and Sarah weren't the only ones who were busy in the last year away from the show. So was Holmes - busy drinking that respect women juice. Legally. In January of this year, the US copyright on The Casebook of Sherlock Holmes expired. This means that, for the first time, all the Holmes stories are no longer protected by copyright. What does t…

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Special Announcement: The Return 6:35

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Our dear listeners, we owe you a thousand apologies!

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Case File: Hammer Horror's Hound of the Baskervilles 28:56

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The Hound of the Baskervilles is the closest that Arthur Conan Doyle comes to writing a real supernatural horror story (in his Holmes tales anyway) and one adaptation stands above the rest by truly committing to that idea. Happy Halloween and welcome to our case file on Hammer Film’s Hound of the Baskervilles! Released in 1959 by Hammer Film Ltd., …

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Old world mystery: The Hound of the Baskervilles discussion 51:27

1+ y ago51:27

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A family curse. A desolate moor. An unexplained death. A monstrous dog. Arguably one of the most famous short stories of all time, The Hound of the Baskervilles is the third of four novellas about the great detective, and the first story Doyle wrote after Holmes’s (spoilers!) apparent demise in “The Final Problem.” It all comes together into a spin…

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The Hound of the Baskervilles: Chapters 13 - 15 1:27:12

2y ago1:27:12

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The Hound of the Baskervilles by Arthur Conan Doyle, narrated by Jenna Hanchey. Chapter 13: Fixing the Nets Chapter 14: The Hound of the Baskervilles Chapter 15: A Retrospection “And now I come rapidly to the conclusion of this singular narrative, in which I have tried to make the reader share those dark fears and vague surmises which clouded our l…

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The Hound of the Baskervilles: Chapters 10 - 12 1:23:23

2y ago1:23:23

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The Hound of the Baskervilles by Arthur Conan Doyle, narrated by Jenna Hanchey. Chapter 10: Extract from the Diary of Dr. Watson Chapter 11: The Man on the Tor Chapter 12: Death on the Moor “That cold, incisive, ironical voice could belong to but one man in all the world." The Hound of the Baskervilles is narrated by Jenna Hanchey. Jenna is a criti…

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The Hound of the Baskervilles: Chapters 7 - 9 1:41:18

2y ago1:41:18

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The Hound of the Baskervilles by Arthur Conan Doyle, narrated by Jenna Hanchey. Chapter 7: The Stapletons of Merripit House Chapter 8: First Report of Dr. Watson Chapter 9: The Light upon the Moor [Second Report of Dr. Watson] “But the moor with its mysteries and its strange inhabitants remains as inscrutable as ever. Perhaps in my next I may be ab…

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The Hound of the Baskervilles: Chapter 4 - 6 1:20:28

2y ago1:20:28

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The Hound of the Baskervilles by Arthur Conan Doyle, narrated by Jenna Hanchey. Chapter 4: Sir Henry Baskerville Chapter 5: Three Broken Threads Chapter 6: Baskerville Hall “It’s an ugly business, Watson, an ugly dangerous business, and the more I see of it the less I like it. Yes, my dear fellow, you may laugh, but I give you my word that I shall …

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The Hound of the Baskervilles: Chapters 1 - 3 1:10:01

2y ago1:10:01

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The Hound of the Baskervilles by Arthur Conan Doyle, narrated by Jenna Hanchey. Chapter 1: Mr. Sherlock Holmes Chapter 2: The Curse of the Baskervilles Chapter 3: The Problem “Mr. Holmes, they were the footprints of a gigantic hound!” The Hound of the Baskervilles is narrated by Jenna Hanchey. Jenna is a critical/cultural communication professor by…

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Tinged with romanticism: The Sign of Four discussion, Part 2 59:09

2y ago59:09

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In the second of 2 discussions on the novella The Sign of Four, we dive into the story's messy and rather sad interpersonal drama by shining a light on the most understated of narrators - Dr. Watson himself, and the tension that is dividing his heart. Join us for a 221B vibe check (spoilers: bad vibes) as we take a look at the state of Holmes and W…

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Wild, dark business: The Sign of Four discussion, Part 1 58:01

2y ago58:01

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A young woman named Mary Morstan comes to Baker Street with a most unusual problem… kicking off a tale of treasure, murder and romance. The Sign of Four blends decadence, imperialism, dark family secrets and literal buried treasure with an almost genre-bending romantic air and some interpersonal drama. This is part 1 of 2 on our episodes covering D…

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The Sign of Four: Chapters 10 - 12 1:28:19

2y ago1:28:19

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The Sign of Four by Arthur Conan Doyle, narrated by Paula Brett Chapter 10 - The End of the Islander Chapter 11 - The Great Agra Treasure Chapter 12 - The Strange Story of Jonathan Small “For me,” said Sherlock Holmes, “there still remains the cocaine-bottle.” And he stretched his long white hand up for it. The Sign of Four is narrated by Paula Bre…

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The Sign of Four: Chapters 7 - 9 1:08:07

2y ago1:08:07

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The Sign of Four by Arthur Conan Doyle, narrated by Paula Brett Chapter 7 - The Episode of the Barrel Chapter 8 - The Baker Street Irregulars Chapter 9 - A Break in the Chain “It is a romance!” cried Mrs. Forrester. “An injured lady, half a million in treasure, a black cannibal, and a wooden-legged ruffian. They take the place of the conventional d…

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The Sign of Four: Chapters 4 - 6 1:02:42

2y ago1:02:42

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The Sign of Four by Arthur Conan Doyle, narrated by Paula Brett Chapter 4 - The Story of the Bald-Headed Man Chapter 5 - The Tragedy of Pondicherry Lodge Chapter 6 - Sherlock Holmes Gives a Demonstration In the light of the lantern I read, with a thrill of horror, “The sign of the four.” “In God’s name, what does it all mean?” I asked. “It means mu…

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The Sign of Four: Chapters 1 - 3 43:22

2y ago43:22

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The Sign of Four by Arthur Conan Doyle, narrated by Paula Brett Chapter I - The Science of Deduction Chapter 2 - The Statement of the Case Chapter 3 - In Quest of a Solution “My mind,” he said, “rebels at stagnation. Give me problems, give me work, give me the most abstruse cryptogram or the most intricate analysis, and I am in my own proper atmosp…

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Case File: House MD 1:18:36

2y ago1:18:36

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Some podcasters might be deterred to cover one of the most popular medical dramas of all time - that also kind of counts as a Holmes adaptations - considering we haven’t either really watched any of it. Not us though. Today’s case file covers House M.D., and we’ve invited Twitter’s greatest House fan, Sara Ghaleb, to give us a hand. Sara recommende…

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Book Club Case File: Lyndsay Faye 56:09

2y ago56:09

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Today, we’re thrilled to have pastiche writer, acclaimed novelist, and the internet’s coolest Sherlockian Lyndsay Faye on the podcast! Her newest collection of Holmes stories, Observations by Gaslight, is narrated by those who knew the great detective—including beloved characters like Irene Adler and Mrs. Hudson. We discussed this newest collection…

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Case File: One of the queerest men (Mycroft Holmes) 22:43

2y ago22:43

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This mini case file takes a look at the man, the myth, the legend himself - Mycroft Holmes. Sherlock’s older brother is introduced in the story “The Adventure of the Greek Interpreter” - and we discovered we have so many thoughts about the way he’s been adapted onscreen that he deserves his own episode. Join us as we take a look at some of the famo…

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Art in the Blood: Greek Interpreter discussion 48:48

2y ago48:48

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From The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes, “The Adventure of the Greek Interpreter” is a tale of trepidatious translations, dire kidnappings, and Sherlock Holmes’s extended family. We discuss the true hero of this story (spoiler alert, he’s mentioned in it’s title), how Mycroft is really life goals, how Granada Holmes lets us down, and how all good drama…

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The Adventure of the Greek Interpreter 44:09

2y ago44:09

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“The Adventure of the Greek Interpreter” from The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, narrated by Yianni Papadimos. “The Diogenes Club is the queerest club in London, and Mycroft one of the queerest men.” Yianni Papadimos is a Greek-American actor and writer. His favorite credits include Nick Bottom in A Midsummer Night’s Dream (B…

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Overconfident in my powers: Yellow Face discussion 54:21

2+ y ago54:21

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One of the more sentimental stories in the canon, "The Adventure of the Yellow Face" is remarkable because Holmes’s deductive powers fail him - and Watson’s romantic sentimentality wins the day. It's also notable in how it specifically addresses race and prejudice in a way the Holmes stories usually avoid. Does Doyle get some credit for being not q…

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The Adventure of the Yellow Face 44:22

2+ y ago44:22

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"The Adventure of the Yellow Face" from The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, narrated by Alex Gallegos. "If it should ever strike you that I am getting a little over-confident in my powers, or giving less pains to a case than it deserves, kindly whisper ‘Norbury’ in my ear, and I shall be infinitely obliged to you.” Born and ra…

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A well-staged performance: The Valley of Fear discussion 1:00:58

2+ y ago1:00:58

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The least well-known of Doyle’s four novella-length Holmes stories, join us for this weird and riveting tale of American unions, vanishing jewelry, and Professor Moriarty’s first appearance. The Valley of Fear kicks off a new year for us and for Holmes and Watson. Published between 1914 and 1915, The Valley of Fear is loosely based on a true story.…

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The Valley of Fear, Part 2: Chapter 7 24:45

2+ y ago24:45

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The Valley of Fear, by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle - Part 2: The Scowrers Chapter 7: The Trapping of Birdy Edwards "And thence came the John Douglas who for a second time married a worthy mate, and lived for five years as a Sussex county gentleman, a life which ended with the strange happenings of which we have heard." This episode is narrated by Dan He…

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The Valley of Fear, Part 2: Chapters 4 - 6 1:18:35

2+ y ago1:18:35

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The Valley of Fear, by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle - Part 2: The Scowrers Chapter 4—The Valley of Fear Chapter 5—The Darkest Hour Chapter 6—Danger "It is the Valley of Fear, the Valley of Death. The terror is in the hearts of the people from the dusk to the dawn." This episode is narrated by Dan Heidt. Dan is a songwriter and podcaster from Columbus, Oh…

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The Valley of Fear, Part 2: Chapter 1 - 3 1:33:46

2+ y ago1:33:46

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The Valley of Fear, by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle - Part 2: The Scowrers Chapter 1: The Man Chapter 2: The Bodymaster Chapter 3: Lodge 341, Vermissa "The iron and coal valleys of the Vermissa district were no resorts for the leisured or the cultured. Everywhere there were stern signs of the crudest battle of life, the rude work to be done, and the rude…

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The Valley of Fear: Chapters 5 - 7 1:10:38

2+ y ago1:10:38

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The Valley of Fear, by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle - Part 1: The Tragedy of Birlstone Chapter 5: The People of the Drama Chapter 6: A Dawning Light Chapter 4: The Solution "You're welcome to them—you and your public. There's the story of the Valley of Fear.” This episode is narrated by Sarah Kolb. Sarah is a Colorado-based writer, podcaster, and arts ma…

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The Valley of Fear: Chapters 3 & 4 36:13

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The Valley of Fear, by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle - Part 1: The Tragedy of Birlstone Chapter 3: The Tragedy of Birlstone Chapter 4: Darkness "As I looked at the deep-set windows and the long sweep of the dull-coloured, water-lapped front, I felt that no more fitting scene could be set for such a tragedy." This episode is narrated by Sarah Kolb. Sarah i…

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The Valley of Fear: Chapters 1 & 2 30:20

2+ y ago30:20

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The Valley of Fear, by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle - Part 1: The Tragedy of Birlstone Chapter 1: The Warning Chapter 2: Sherlock Holmes Discourses "The greatest schemer of all time, the organizer of every deviltry, the controlling brain of the underworld, a brain which might have made or marred the destiny of nations—that's the man!" This episode is nar…

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Case File: Russian Holmes 59:07

2+ y ago59:07

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The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson (1979-1986) is sometimes known as Soviet Holmes, Russian Holmes, Lenfilm Holmes, or Old Russian Holmes. Lenfilm’s series of films have often been described as one of the best Holmes adaptations out there, with particular praise directed towards Livanov’s Holmes. Murderer’s eyeballs, serial killers, t…

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Whimsical little incidents: Blue Carbuncle discussion 1:02:52

2+ y ago1:02:52

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Holmes and Watson celebrate the winter season with a literal wild goose chase in “The Adventure of the Blue Carbuncle,” from The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes. This story is filled with holiday cheer, home museums and the benefits of private detection. As we approach the end of our year, we look back on Holmes and Watson’s busy year, and contemplat…

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The Adventure of the Blue Carbuncle 40:50

2+ y ago40:50

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"The Adventure of the Blue Carbuncle" from The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, narrated by Georie Taylor. “My name is Sherlock Holmes. It is my business to know what other people don’t know.” This story is narrated by Georie Taylor (ey/em/eir). A baker and voice actor in the Pacific Northwest, ey have been in podcasts for a…

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Quick man, if you love me: Dying Detective discussion 54:29

2+ y ago54:29

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Sherlock Holmes goes to great lengths to catch a killer... and tests the patience of his landlady, his own physical health, and the strength of his friendship with Watson. “The Adventure of the Dying Detective,” from His Last Bow does feel a little out of place - but hear us out for why this story works so well in the earlier years of Holmes and Wa…

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The Adventure of the Dying Detective 43:43

2+ y ago43:43

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"The Adventure of the Dying Detective" from His Last Bow, by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, narrated by Dan Heidt. "He's dying, Dr. Watson," said she. "For three days he has been sinking, and I doubt if he will last the day. He would not let me get a doctor." Content warning (also spoilers for the twist): Illness, starvation, and some tremendous Holmesian…

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Case File: Guy Ritchie's Sherlock Holmes 51:48

2+ y ago51:48

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To wrap up our one-year anniversary month, we indulged in gin and “Sherlock Holmes,” (2009) dir. Guy Ritchie. It was Marisa’s first introduction to the Holmes and Watson, and reviewers have described it as either “disturbingly bad” or a “fresh reinvention” of an old classic. This steampunk roller coaster ride of a film raises some interesting quest…

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One Year Anniversary! 28:22

2+ y ago28:22

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It’s hard to believe, but it’s been an entire year since we aired the first chapters of A Study in Scarlet. Since then, we’ve followed Holmes and Watson on adventures ranging from slapstick to sinister, and we couldn’t have done it without you. Thank you so much for listening this year! We took a moment to reflect back on our first experiences with…

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All that is bizarre: Red-Headed League discussion 55:47

2+ y ago55:47

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Underpaid employees, bank heists, and Spanish violin virtuosos. “The Red-Headed League” is the second story in The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes, part heist, part comedy, and all-around good time. We discuss perhaps the canon's best and least represented villain, Holmes's mental health, and the inherent sexual tension between a gentleman thief and …

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The Red-Headed League 57:12

2+ y ago57:12

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From The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes, this is "The Red-Headed League" by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, narrated by Kate Murtaugh. “My dear doctor, this is a time for observation, not for talk. We are spies in an enemy’s country." Content warning: Watson carries a gun in this episode, and there are some tense moments of drama and classism. Find recommen…

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Nothing so unnatural: A Case of Identity discussion 51:18

2+ y ago51:18

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Mistaken identity, evil stepfathers, and the importance of a good optician. “A Case of Identity” (from The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes) has a plot fit for a Shakespeare play - without the narrative satisfaction. In this surprisingly sinister armchair detective story, we discuss skeevy men, Peter Pan, Watson's eye for color and the complicated und…

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A Case of Identity 44:01

3y ago44:01

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"A Case of Identity" from The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes by Arthur Conan Doyle, narrated by Lucille Valentine. “It was most suggestive,” said Holmes. “It has long been an axiom of mine that the little things are infinitely the most important." This story is narrated by Lucille Valentine. Lucille is a desert rat masquerading as a voice actor, poe…

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Exceptional violence: The Five Orange Pips discussion 58:46

3y ago58:46

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From The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes, "The Five Orange Pips" connects vanishing ships, the American Civil War, and what happens when Holmes’s considerable powers are not enough to save the day. Sarah and Marisa discuss Doyle’s depiction of the KKK and his contentious relationship with racism, the kinds of adaptations we’re excited to see in the f…

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The Five Orange Pips 42:27

3y ago42:27

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"The Five Orange Pips" from The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes by Arthur Conan Doyle, narrated by Courtney Herber. “No; I shall be my own police. When I have spun the web they may take the flies, but not before.” Courtney Herber is a historian of early modern England and she studies performance, theatre, and power. She recently defended her disserta…

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Most absolute fool in Europe: Twisted Lip discussion 56:40

3y ago56:40

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In this short story with a title straight out of a Western, Holmes hosts a sleepover and gives a man a bath. "The Man with the Twisted Lip" is perplexing not only for where it's ended up in our chronology, but for its red herring plot twist full of questionable decisions. What does the opium den represent in the Victorian imagination, and is it as …

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The Man with the Twisted Lip 42:28

3y ago42:28

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"The Man with the Twisted Lip" from The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes by Arthur Conan Doyle, narrated by Christopher Wilson “I reached this one,” said my friend, “by sitting upon five pillows and consuming an ounce of shag." This episode is narrated by Christopher Wilson. Christopher is a stage and voiceover actor currently based in Chicago, IL. He…

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