Best Sir Arthur Conan Doyle Podcasts (2025)

This week we discuss a book that Nate struggles to get right and struggles to remember the fine detail of. Ben does a lot of heavy lifting. A dog not named Scooby Doo uses Scooby-Doo-like tactics to murder some men. Will Sherlock save the day? Yes. Support the show Blue Sky - https://bsky.app/profile/wordsaboutbooks.bsky.social Discord - https://di…

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Crabbe's Practice (1884/1922) 58:33

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This month, we join a young doctor struggling to recruit patients for his medical practice in ‘Crabbe’s Practice’ from 1884, a story that Conan Doyle rewrote in its entirety in 1922. You can read the two versions of the story here. Or listen to an audiobook version of the 1922 version here. The episode will appear on our YouTube page. Please like a…

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Discussing Mess Effect by Shamus Young Part I 1:43:42

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This week Nate tackles something very near and dear to his heart: Mass Effect. Also Shamus Young, a writer who had tragically passed away just a few short years ago. Ben is also here. Sometimes. He's around here. Occasionally he has some good observations that are born out of Nate failing to properly get his point across or describe Shamus Young's …

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Circe by Madeline Miller 1:06:35

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In this book club chat, we explore Greek Mythology through the story of the witch Circe. Madeline Miller has offered us a beautiful retelling of a character who may have been dismissed as terrible and without feeling. She revives her into a character who draws deep sympathy as she grapples with loneliness and isolation after being cast away to the …

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Show Me a Warrant 1:17:07

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This week C.J. and Kent discuss the recording of Walworth County Court Commissioner Peter Navis insisting that deputies provide a federal warrant before arresting two men making a traffic court appearance, the $284 million in losses to Wisconsin due to federal spending cuts, and nanobubble experiments meant to stop algae blooms.…

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Talking About Tolkien - The Voice of Saruman (Towers, 3-10) 48:07

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Saruman rolls a charisma saving throw with extreme disadvantage. Support the show Blue Sky - https://bsky.app/profile/wordsaboutbooks.bsky.social Discord - https://discord.gg/6BaNRtcP8C Threads - https://www.threads.net/@wordsaboutbookspodcast Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/wordsaboutbookspodcast Blog - https://blog.wordsaboutbooks.ninja/…

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The Mitford Sisters 52:34

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Rarely out of the papers during their lifetimes, and still figures of fascination in modern media, the six Mitford sisters have become notorious. From a shared, if eccentric childhood, the sisters grew into very different women. As adults, they inhabited diverse worlds, from the literary to the agricultural, and rubbed shoulders with both the arist…

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Discussing Mass Effect Revelation by Drew Karpyshyn 1:29:01

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Ben finally tackles his Christmas present from Nate. Prepare to experience Mass Effect as you've never experienced it before! (Second hand from a guy who wasn't super interested in what he was reading) Support the show Blue Sky - https://bsky.app/profile/wordsaboutbooks.bsky.social Discord - https://discord.gg/6BaNRtcP8C Threads - https://www.threa…

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Dystopia News 1:14:29

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This week Kent and C.J. talk about the court commissioner fired for asking for an immigration warrant, FEMA being in Milwaukee to help manage the flood damage, and the National Guard having to issue a statement that their convention in Milwaukee is not tied to civil policing by Guardsmen.By CJ Lane, Kent Taylor

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Talking About Tolkien - Flotsam and Jetsam (Towers, 3-9) 57:13

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You really do not want to anger an Ent. Support the show Blue Sky - https://bsky.app/profile/wordsaboutbooks.bsky.social Discord - https://discord.gg/6BaNRtcP8C Threads - https://www.threads.net/@wordsaboutbookspodcast Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/wordsaboutbookspodcast Blog - https://blog.wordsaboutbooks.ninja/…

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Florence Nightingale 54:13

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Pre-order our new book: Short History of Ancient Rome Revered as a heroine, and mythologised as ‘the Lady with the Lamp’, Florence Nightingale has gone down in history as the founder of modern nursing. She battled ill-health and the prejudices of her age to leave an indelible mark on the world, and yet her memory is laden with misconception and hal…

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THE ADVENTURE OF THE UNFORTUNATE VALET and THE ADVENTURE OF THE ELUSIVE AGENT (PT 1) 49:39

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The New Adventures of Sherlock Holmes is a radio drama series which aired in the USA from 1939 to 1950, it ran for 374 episodes, with many of the later episodes considered lost media. The series was based on the Sherlock Holmes stories by Arthur Conan Doyle. Some of the surviving episode recordings may be found online, in various audio quality cond…

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The President is Missing by James Patterson & Bill Clinton (A Trailer) 3:48

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Saturday 8/16/25 the full episode drops on Patreon for $3 tier members and above! Support the show Blue Sky - https://bsky.app/profile/wordsaboutbooks.bsky.social Discord - https://discord.gg/6BaNRtcP8C Threads - https://www.threads.net/@wordsaboutbookspodcast Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/wordsaboutbookspodcast Blog - https://blog.wordsabo…

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The Hiroshima and Nagasaki Bombings 56:33

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In May 1945, the Second World War ended in Europe, but Japan refused to surrender - despite seemingly facing inevitable defeat. So, confronted by the prospect of drawn-out and costly fighting, Washington sought to bring the conflict in the East to an end as quickly as possible. Many nations had long entertained the idea of developing a nuclear weap…

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PLAYING WITH FIRE by ARTHUR CONAN DOYLE 32:25

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By Arthur Conan Doyle

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Sherlock Holmes was a favorite of Anne Shirleys in college. Its time you got to know her...at 1001 Stories From The Gilded Age- today! 1:34

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Tune in today to 1001 Stories From The Gilded Age and find out why Anne Shirley suddenty went missing from her long time home on Prince Edward Edward Island- In "The Case of the Missing Anne" ( also known as 'Anne of The Island' by following us at 1001 Stories From The Gilded Age. Apple Podcast link for all users https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podca…

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THE CASE OF THE EAST END STRANGLER and MURDER ON A WAGON THE NEW ADV OF SHERLOCK HOLMES 48:55

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John Stanley and a cast of stars bring us two great Sherlock and Watson adventures!By ME

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Discussing World War II (and also The Man in the High Castle by Phillip K DICK) 1:36:06

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This week Nate did research into WW2 and because of that, you have to also hear about it. Suck it Ben. Nate read: Stalin: Waiting for Hitler by Stephen Kotkin Then Nate watched a bunch of videos: Battlefield (an oldie but a goodie. Just all of them but specifically the Battle for Russia, the Battle for France, Midway, Stalingrad, and Kursk) Soviet …

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COMING TO 1001 STORIES FROM THE GILDED AGE: ANNE OF THE ISLAND (FROM THE ANNE OF GREEN GABLES SERIES) 1:49

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It's "Back to School" time for Anne Shirley of Green Gables- as well as your kids and neighbor's kids-Coming Sunday Aug 10 (tomorrow as I write this) at noon EDT -Chapter 1 of the 3rd 'Anne of Green Gables' story- called 'Anne of the Island'- narrated by Gizelle Erickson- who is introducing herself soon over at 1001 Stories From The Gilded Age. Its…

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(BEST OF) THE GUILELESS GYPSY and THE CAMBERWELL POISONING THE NEW ADVENTURES OF SHERLOCK HOLMES 59:17

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By Arthur Conan Doyle

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Talking About Tolkien - The Road to Isengard (Towers 3-8) 1:07:07

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Theoden realizes all the legends are true... Support the show Blue Sky - https://bsky.app/profile/wordsaboutbooks.bsky.social Discord - https://discord.gg/6BaNRtcP8C Threads - https://www.threads.net/@wordsaboutbookspodcast Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/wordsaboutbookspodcast Blog - https://blog.wordsaboutbooks.ninja/…

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Marie Antoinette 54:43

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The last Queen of France before the French Revolution, Marie Antoinette is best known today for her extravagant lifestyle and controversial legacy. Initially admired for her grace and charm, as revolutionary fervour gripped her adopted homeland, she became a symbol of royal excess, and a lightning rod for public resentment. But did she truly deserv…

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THE GUEST IN THE COFFIN and THE HANGMAN AND THE BOOK THE NEW ADV OF SHERLOCK HOLMES 49:22

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The New Adventures of Sherlock Holmes is a radio drama series which aired in the USA from 1939 to 1950,[1] it ran for 374 episodes, with many of the later episodes considered lost media.[2] The series was based on the Sherlock Holmes stories by Arthur Conan Doyle. Some of the surviving episode recordings may be found online, in various audio qualit…

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Nate Discusses The Man In The High Castle by Philip K Dick 1:34:41

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It's finally here. Nate reluctantly is forced to read a book he knew he wouldn't like going in. Uno Reverse! Nate is going to make his pain at reading this book into Ben's pain at listening to him discuss it. Prepare for Xanax Ben and Overstimulated Nate. The ultimate WAB Duo. Will anybody survive? Support the show Blue Sky - https://bsky.app/profi…

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(BEST OF) THE CASE OF THE IRON BOX THE NEW ADVENTURES OF SHERLOCK HOLMES 32:45

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By Arthur Conan Doyle

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Soldier Sailor by Claire Kilroy 1:48:52

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Come join us for a good laugh and a good cry as we explore the joys and pitfalls of mothering. This conversation centers on Soldier Sailor, a novel by Claire Kilroy. Whether you're a mother yourself or simply want to understand the world of mothering more intimately, this book offers a powerful window into that experience and makes you feel all the…

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The Stark Munro Letters (1895), with James Machin 58:34

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This episode, we welcome to the podcast, James Machin, to talk about the new edition of The Stark Munro Letters (1895) he has edited for Edinburgh University Press. About James Machin James is a writer, researcher, and editor, whose recent books include the Edinburgh Edition of the Works of Arthur Conan Doyle's version of The Stark Munro Letters (2…

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The Stone Age 56:42

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The Stone Age is the foundational period of human history, stretching from roughly 3 million to 5,000 years ago, and accounting for over 99% of humanity’s time on earth. It’s the era when modern humans evolved and migrated out of Africa to populate the globe, developed language and the ability to make tools, and learned to farm crops and domesticat…

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THE ADVENTURE OF THE DEVIL'S FOOT and THE BLOODSTAINED GODDESS ADVENTURES OF SHERLOCK HOLMES 49:03

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Episode Description 1950 SHERLOCK HOLMES starring Geirge Shelton and Ian Martin "SHERLOCK HOLMES" MUTUAL TRIMOUNT CLIPPER CRAFT Mondays 8:30 - 9:00 pm SHERLOCK HOLMES: George Shelton DR. WATSON: Ian MartinBy me

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Discussing A Court of Mist and Fury by Sarah J Maas (Part 3) 1:02:35

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Wait really? Still? We're still talking about this? Support the show Blue Sky - https://bsky.app/profile/wordsaboutbooks.bsky.social Discord - https://discord.gg/6BaNRtcP8C Threads - https://www.threads.net/@wordsaboutbookspodcast Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/wordsaboutbookspodcast Blog - https://blog.wordsaboutbooks.ninja/…

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(BEST OF) THE PROBLEM OF THOR BRIDGE A SHERLOCK HOLMES MYSTERY 55:38

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By Arthur Conan Doyle

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Talking About Tolkien - Helm's Deep (Towers, 3-7) 1:10:13

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The battle for Helm's Deep. Two armies enter. One army leaves. Frequent references to: https://acoup.blog/2020/05/01/collections-the-battle-of-helms-deep-part-i-bargaining-for-goods-at-helms-gate/ Support the show Blue Sky - https://bsky.app/profile/wordsaboutbooks.bsky.social Discord - https://discord.gg/6BaNRtcP8C Threads - https://www.threads.ne…

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Captain Cook 55:45

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Through his voyages in the eighteenth century, Captain Cook’s work as an explorer contributed to startling advances in scientific knowledge, and mapped swathes of unplotted territory in both hemispheres. To many, he was regarded as one of the greatest explorers in human history, while for others, his achievements were overshadowed by the violence a…

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THE CASE OF THE FABULOUS CELEBRITIES and THE BLOMSBURY BALLAD THE NEW ADVENTURES OF SHERLOCK HOLMES 49:13

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1950 SHERLOCK HOLMES starring Geirge Shelton and Ian Martin "SHERLOCK HOLMES" MUTUAL TRIMOUNT CLIPPER CRAFT Mondays 8:30 - 9:00 pm SHERLOCK HOLMES: George Shelton DR. WATSON: Ian Martin ====================================================================================================== 72082A "THE MALICIOUS MOOR" 1 01-03-49 :24:32 72083A "THE KNI…

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Discussing A Court of Mist and Fury by Sarah J Maas (Part 2) 1:32:42

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Content Warning: Explicit Sexual Content. The one in which Feyre and Rhys make it to second base. Support the show Blue Sky - https://bsky.app/profile/wordsaboutbooks.bsky.social Discord - https://discord.gg/6BaNRtcP8C Threads - https://www.threads.net/@wordsaboutbookspodcast Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/wordsaboutbookspodcast Blog - https…

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(BEST OF) PULLING UP THE ANCHOR from MEMORIES & ADVENTURES by ARTHUR CONAN DOYLE 30:08

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By Arthur Conan Doyle

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Talking About Tolkien - The King of the Golden Hall (Towers, 3-6) 1:22:54

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The Beowulf comparison begins... Support the show Blue Sky - https://bsky.app/profile/wordsaboutbooks.bsky.social Discord - https://discord.gg/6BaNRtcP8C Threads - https://www.threads.net/@wordsaboutbookspodcast Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/wordsaboutbookspodcast Blog - https://blog.wordsaboutbooks.ninja/…

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The East India Company 56:36

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Over 400 years ago, a bold commercial venture was established to allow an ambitious group of English merchants to send ships halfway around the world in search of spices, skills, and profit. It was known as The East India Company. Over the next 250 years, the Company grew into one of the most powerful and controversial enterprises in history. At it…

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THE ADVENTURE OF THE MALICIOUS MOOR and THE KNIFE OF VENGEANCE THE NEW ADV. OF SHERLOCK HOLMES 49:06

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Season 9 (September 21, 1949 – June 14, 1950; 39 episodes) started with an episode with an unknown title. The second episode, which aired on September 28, 1949, was titled "The Eloquent Corpse". Many of this season's episodes, including the last two episodes, have unknown titles. The last episode with a known title is "Command Performance", which a…

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Discussing A Court of Mist and Fury by Sarah J Maas (Part 1) 1:41:28

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This one went off the rails immediately. Nate is obsessed with Rhys's length and Ben keeps thinking about different ways to use ash wood to kill the fey. It takes us about 30 minutes to get to the point where they actually talk about the story. I'll be honest, I wouldn't recommend this episode. Tune in next week when they maybe have their stuff tog…

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(BEST OF) THE CASE OF THE DOUBLE ZERO and THE CASE OF THE ACCIDENTAL MURDERESS THE NEW SHERLOCK HOLMES 1:02:46

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The Threats to Our Democracy 1:14:29

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This week Kent and C.J. talk about four news stories that speak baton threats to our democracy, like Elon Musk, but also potential solutions, like the recent Wisconsin Supreme Court ruling that effectively bans conversion therapy.By CJ Lane, Kent Taylor

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Talking About Tolkien - The White Rider (Towers, 3-5) 1:04:14

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And I'd like to take a minute, just sit right there I'll tell you how I overthrew the Balrog and became Gandalf the White... Support the show Blue Sky - https://bsky.app/profile/wordsaboutbooks.bsky.social Discord - https://discord.gg/6BaNRtcP8C Threads - https://www.threads.net/@wordsaboutbookspodcast Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/wordsabo…

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The Shroud of Turin 55:07

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The Shroud of Turin is a length of linen, believed by many to be the burial cloth of Jesus of Nazareth. Its most famous feature is the blurry imprint of a man’s face, which resembles the pictures of Jesus that have passed down to us over the centuries. Revered by millions, the Shroud is the most scientifically studied object in the world, but why d…

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THE ADVENTURE OF THE SPECKLED BAND and THE ADV. OF THE BLUE CARBUNCLE NEW ADV OF SHERLOCK HOLMES 54:53

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Two great Sherlock Classics done a little differently (and better than most) by award winning John Stanley (1948)By me

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Discussing Oblivion: The Infernal City by Greg Keyes 1:09:21

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This week we tackle a current topic... well from like 2 months ago when we put it up on the patreon to be voted on. I don't think anyone is talking about the Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remake anymore so we're a little late to the party. That's just the kind of people WAB are. We show up at 3am after all your guests have already gone home bringing t…

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BEST OF (#48 OF 306) THE SHRUNKEN HEAD and THE SPANISH DOCTOR STORIES OF SHERLOCK HOLMES 47:25

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News Update: July Fourth Edition 50:00

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This week C.J. and Kent stick to the news and discuss the rise in alcohol-related liver disease deaths in Wisconsin, Ron Johnson's opposition to the increased Medicaid tax, and a Republican-proposed bill intended to expand access to treatment over incarceration for the mentally ill people who arrested for low level crimes.…

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Talking About Tolkien - Treebeard (Towers 3-4) 1:37:07

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Takes a long time to say anything in old Entish. Support the show Blue Sky - https://bsky.app/profile/wordsaboutbooks.bsky.social Discord - https://discord.gg/6BaNRtcP8C Threads - https://www.threads.net/@wordsaboutbookspodcast Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/wordsaboutbookspodcast Blog - https://blog.wordsaboutbooks.ninja/…