Best Sir Arthur Conan Doyle Podcasts (2025)

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DR. WITHROP'S NOTORIOUS CARRIAGE and THE CURIOUS CRYPT HEW ADVENTURES OF SHERLOCK HOLMES 47:43

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Sherlock Holmes is an American radio show broadcasted between 28 september 1947 and 6 june 1949 on Mutual and ABC, starring John Stanley as Sherlock Holmes and Alfred Shirley (e. 1-39), Ian Martin (ep. 40-43), Geroge Spelvin (ep. 44-78) as Dr. Watson. Produced by Basil Loughrane, written by Edith Meiser (ep. 1-39) and by Howard Merrill & Max Erhlic…

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The Victorians, Part 1 of 2 55:35

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Over the course of Queen Victoria’s reign, Britain transformed into the world's foremost industrial and imperial power. The Victorians built railways that spanned continents, invented life-changing technologies, and expanded a vast realm that stretched from the Caribbean to India. Yet, for all their achievements, they grappled with social unrest, s…

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Discussing Schismatrix by Bruce Sterling (Part 1) 1:02:26

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This is without a doubt the strangest book I have ever read. I love it. 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.ni…

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Freedom and the Future 1:18:48

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This week Kent and C.J. discusses the uncounted absentee ballots, Tammy Baldwin's proposal to restore 988's LGBTQ+ counselors, and Microsoft's plans for the Mount Pleasant Foxconn facility.By CJ Lane, Kent Taylor

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THE POT OF CAVIAR by ARTHUR CONAN DOYLE 32:49

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By Arthur Conan Doyle

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Bletchley Park 57:32

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During World War II, a country house in Buckinghamshire hosted some of the UK’s top minds as they worked to crack enemy communications, most famously the German Enigma cipher. It is estimated that breakthroughs at Bletchley Park shortened the conflict by at least two years, saving over 14 million lives. But why was Bletchley Park chosen, and what w…

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ADVENTURE OF THE THREE GARRIDEBS and ADV OF THE GRAY PASHA NEW ADV OF SHERLOCK HOLMES 49:51

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"The Adventure of the Three Garridebs" is one of the 56 Sherlock Holmes short stories written by British author Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. One of the 12 stories in the cycle collected as The Case-Book of Sherlock Holmes (1927),[1] it was first published in Collier's in the United States on 25 October 1924, and in The Strand Magazine in the United King…

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Discussing Yumi and The Nightmare Painter by Brandon Sanderson 1:59:48

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Are you ready for the Sanderlanche? 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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TWO SHERLOCK MIDNIGHT MYSTERIES :THE VIENNESE STRANGLER and THE NOTORIOUS CANARY TRAINER 53:01

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Two great stories from the radio show "The New Adventures of Sherlock Holmes" starring Nigel Bruce and Basil Rathbone Titles: The Viennese Strangler and The Notorious Canary Trainer Get all of our shows at one website: https://.1001storiespodcast.comWWW.BESTOF1001STORIES.COM as well for comments: [email protected] SUPPORT OUR SHOW BY BEC…

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Faking Your Death is a Bad Idea 1:25:43

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This week C.J. and Kent stick to the news by discussing debate about fortifying the Capitol, a proposed voluntary No Purchase List for firearms, updates on the kayaker who faked his death, and the Packers prospects for this season.By CJ Lane, Kent Taylor

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George Orwell 56:03

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Best known for his books Animal Farm and Nineteen Eighty-Four, George Orwell earned a reputation as chronicler and prophet of modern society. Plagued by illness, he exposed poverty and injustice, satirised the powerful, and took up arms against fascism. Today, his name has become an adjective - ‘Orwellian’ - to express fears about totalitarian cont…

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THE ADVENTURE OF THE GOLDEN PINCE-NEZ and THE ADV. OF THE BLOOD-SOAKED WAGON NEW ADV OF SHERLOCK HOLMES 49:44

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52 shows from the Mutual Broadcasting System radio program starring Basil Rathbone as Sherlock Holmes and Nigel Bruce as Dr. Watson. The show was sponsored in 1939-40 by Grove's Bromo Quinine and later enjoyed an extended run as The New Adventures of Sherlock Holmes under the sponsorship of Petri Wines. These recordings are of varying quality with …

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Continuing to Discuss Mess Effect by Shamus Young until the end of time 1:46:17

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This week nobody asked for this. Ben didn't. Nate didn't. The fans didn't. But yet here we are because SOMEBODY didn't write a book that would take 2 parts despite being 400+ pages. Blame that guy. Support the show Blue Sky - https://bsky.app/profile/wordsaboutbooks.bsky.social Discord - https://discord.gg/6BaNRtcP8C Threads - https://www.threads.n…

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THE LIVING DOLL and THE ADVENTURE OF THE BLARNEY STONE THE NEW ADVENTURES OF SHERLOCK HOLMES 59:17

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By Arthur Conan Doyle

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Talking About Tolkien - The Palantir (Towers, 3-11) 1:02:21

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Pippin goes toe to toe with the will of Sauron. Gandalf wakes up to the screams. 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.wordsabou…

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The Domesday Book 52:20

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Following the Norman Conquest at the Battle of Hastings, Norman culture transformed the country, as William I governed through force and bureaucracy. One of his lasting legacies - the Domesday Book - was the result of a complex and extensive survey to find out who owned what, and how much tax they should pay. It provided a snapshot of medieval life…

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BEST OF : THE ADVENTURE OF THE MAD MINERS OF CARDIFF and THE BURMESE GODDESS THE NEW ADVENTURES OF SHERLOCK HOLMES 49:51

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52 shows from the Mutual Broadcasting System radio program starring Basil Rathbone as Sherlock Holmes and Nigel Bruce as Dr. Watson. The show was sponsored in 1939-40 by Grove's Bromo Quinine and later enjoyed an extended run as The New Adventures of Sherlock Holmes under the sponsorship of Petri Wines. These recordings are of varying quality with …

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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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THE STRANGE CASE OF THE IRON BOX THE NEW ADVENTURES OF SHERLOCK HOLMES 28:07

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By Arthur Conan Doyle

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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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Discussing The Hound or Hounds of Baskerville or the Baskersvilles by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle 1:04:21

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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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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…