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Reading Cadence

182 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 days ago - ★★★★★ - 4 ratings

Dramatic readings of almost any type of written publication. From a melodious voice to your beautiful ear follicles, there is nothing too difficult or boring that cannot be transformed into an actively engaging piece of literature. Paired with inciteful running commentary, we invite you to sit back, relax, and enjoy!

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Ep. 179: The 39 Steps - The Adventure of the Spectacled Roadman Pt. 1

April 22, 2024 04:00 - 18 minutes - 17.4 MB

Hannay’s charitability knows no bounds as he covers for a drunk road repairman. From milkman to politician to construction worker. Can’t tell if Hannay is improving in his occupational choices or declining! Funny what one will do when their life is on the line. 0:00 - intro 2:02 - Dramatic Reading of The Thirty-Nine Steps Ch. 5 Pt. 1 12:24  - A (not so) brief discussion The Thirty-Nine Steps by John Buchan (1915) https://gutenberg.org/cache/epub/558/pg558-images.html#chap05 This eBook ...

Ep. 178: The Pilgrim's Progress - Section 8

April 15, 2024 04:03 - 26 minutes - 24.9 MB

Christian now faces the Valley of the Shadow Of Death, but Christian makes some surprising realizations that lead to tremendous encouragement and light to his soul! 0:00 - intro 0:55- The dramatic reading of The Pilgrim’s Progress Section 8 15:54 - A (not so) brief fireside chat The Pilgrim’s Progress 14th Edition by John Bunyan (1862) Credit to https://www.FesliyanStudios.com for the background music. Credit to https://www.soundjay.com/ for the sound effects Podcast Photo P/C: https:...

Ep. 177: The 39 Steps - The Adventure of the Radical Candidate Pt. 2

April 08, 2024 04:33 - 28 minutes - 26.3 MB

Hannay is building quite an impressive resumé: milk-man, train jumper, cryptographer, speed demon, and now fringe politician? What can this man NOT do? 0:00 - intro 3:07 - Dramatic Reading of The Thirty-Nine Steps Ch. 4 Pt. 2 22:26  - A (not so) brief discussion The Thirty-Nine Steps by John Buchan (1915) https://gutenberg.org/cache/epub/558/pg558-images.html#chap04 This eBook is for the use of anyone anywhere at no cost and with almost no restrictions whatsoever. You may copy it, give...

Ep. 176: The Pilgrim's Progress - Section 7

April 01, 2024 04:08 - 26 minutes - 24.4 MB

After a wonderful respite with Charity, Prudence, Discretion, and Piety, Christian presses forward in his journey only to immediately engage in battle with Satan himself in the Valley of Humiliation! In light of April Fools’ Day, “He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep, to gain what he cannot lose.” - Jim Elliot 0:00 - intro 1:03 - The dramatic reading of The Pilgrim’s Progress Section 7 19:54 - A (not so) brief fireside chat The Pilgrim’s Progress 14th Edition by John Bunyan (1862...

Ep. 175: The 39 Steps - The Adventure of the Radical Candidate Pt. 1

March 25, 2024 04:14 - 23 minutes - 21.4 MB

We get some car thoughts from Hannay as he’s speeding down the Scottish countryside at 35 mph whilst contemplating the stakes at hand pushing him forward in his mission. 0:00 - intro 1:24 - Dramatic Reading of The Thirty-Nine Steps Ch. 4 Pt.1 12:30  - A (not so) brief discussion The Thirty-Nine Steps by John Buchan (1915) https://gutenberg.org/cache/epub/558/pg558-images.html#chap04 This eBook is for the use of anyone anywhere at no cost and with almost no restrictions whatsoever. You ...

Ep. 174: The Pilgrim's Progress - Section 6

March 18, 2024 04:42 - 28 minutes - 26.4 MB

A discouraged and weary Christian arrives at this Lodge expecting a hot meal and rest, and is instead bombarded with questions about his faith by three women: Piety, Prudence, and Charity. No supper until he answers their questions to their satisfaction. 0:00 - intro 0:47 - The dramatic reading of The Pilgrim’s Progress Section 6 19:54 - A (not so) brief fireside chat The Pilgrim’s Progress 14th Edition by John Bunyan (1862) Credit to https://www.FesliyanStudios.com for the background m...

Ep. 173: The 39 Steps - The Adventure of the Literary Innkeeper Pt. 2

March 11, 2024 04:02 - 23 minutes - 21.8 MB

We follow Hannay deep into the Scottish countryside where he seeks respite from his mini-escapee adventures at an inn. The men Scudder warned Hannay about, however, are hot on Hannay’s trail and closing in fast. 0:00 - intro 1:05 - Dramatic Reading of The Thirty-Nine Steps Ch. 3 Pt 2 17:41  - A (not so) brief discussion The Thirty-Nine Steps by John Buchan (1915) https://gutenberg.org/cache/epub/558/pg558-images.html#chap03 This eBook is for the use of anyone anywhere at no cost and wi...

Ep. 172: The Pilgrim's Progress - Section 5

March 04, 2024 05:02 - 30 minutes - 28 MB

Christian progresses along his journey by successfully navigating the super obvious road signs that route him up a steep mountain. Thankfully, his traveling companions were not riding as shotgun navigators. 0:00 - intro 0:55 - The dramatic reading of The Pilgrim’s Progress Section 5 21:11 - A (not so) brief fireside chat The Pilgrim’s Progress 14th Edition by John Bunyan (1862) Credit to https://www.FesliyanStudios.com for the background music. Credit to https://www.soundjay.com/ for t...

Ep. 171: The 39 Steps - The Adventure of the Literary Inn Keeper Pt. 1

February 26, 2024 05:14 - 20 minutes - 18.9 MB

Hannay flees to the Scottish countryside seeking to evade the conspirators and police sniffing out his scent. Perhaps a little R&R and TLC at a pop-up BnB is all he needs to acquire new smells. 0:00 - intro 0:43 - Dramatic Reading of The Thirty-Nine Steps Ch. 3 14:56  - A (not so) brief discussion The Thirty-Nine Steps by John Buchan (1915) https://gutenberg.org/cache/epub/558/pg558-images.html#chap03 This eBook is for the use of anyone anywhere at no cost and with almost no restrictio...

Ep. 170: The Pilgrim's Progress - Section 4

February 19, 2024 05:07 - 28 minutes - 20.9 MB

Before Christian leaves Interpreter’s house, he is reminded through four final scenes of what will PRESERVE him along his journey to enable to him to PERSEVERE in his faith! 0:00 - intro 1:03 - The dramatic reading of The Pilgrim’s Progress Section 4 17:03 - A (not so) brief fireside chat The Pilgrim’s Progress 14th Edition by John Bunyan (1862) Credit to https://www.FesliyanStudios.com for the background music. Credit to https://www.soundjay.com/ for the sound effects Podcast Photo P...

Ep. 169: The 39 Steps - The Milkman Sets Out On His Travels

February 12, 2024 05:10 - 19 minutes - 18.4 MB

Hannay reluctantly plots his course for survival, takes the mantle of espionage from Scudder, and disguises himself as none other than a milkman (and potential dairy/cattle farmer?) to begin his glorious journey! 0:00 - intro 1:16 - Dramatic Reading of The Thirty-Nine Steps Ch. 2 16:29  - A (not so) brief discussion The Thirty-Nine Steps by John Buchan (1915) https://gutenberg.org/cache/epub/558/pg558-images.html#chap02 This eBook is for the use of anyone anywhere at no cost and with a...

Ep. 168: The Pilgrim's Progress - Section 3

February 05, 2024 05:20 - 26 minutes - 24.1 MB

Christian arrives at the Wicket-Gate and receives some much needed guidance from Interpreter to strengthen him for the journey ahead. 0:00 - intro 0:50 - The dramatic reading of The Pilgrim’s Progress Section 3 17:40 - A (not so) brief fireside chat The Pilgrim’s Progress 14th Edition by John Bunyan (1862) Credit to https://www.FesliyanStudios.com for the background music. Credit to https://www.soundjay.com/ for the sound effects Podcast Photo P/C: https://www.pexels.com/@luan-oosthui...

Ep. 167: The 39 Steps - The Man Who Died Pt. 2

January 29, 2024 05:30 - 23 minutes - 22.1 MB

Scudder takes a stab at convincing Hannay that he is as dead as he says he is. Scudder passes along information to Hannay vital to the survival of Karolides. 0:00 - intro 3:47 - Dramatic Reading of The Thirty-Nine Steps Ch. 1 Pt. 2 17:39  - A (not so) brief discussion The Thirty-Nine Steps by John Buchan (1915) https://gutenberg.org/cache/epub/558/pg558-images.html#chap01 This eBook is for the use of anyone anywhere at no cost and with almost no restrictions whatsoever. You may copy it...

Ep. 166: The Pilgrim's Progress - Section 2

January 22, 2024 05:15 - 40 minutes - 37.3 MB

Christian encounters his first obstacle. He is also offered a quicker path to be relieved of his heavy burden. Will he take it, or will he proceed to the wicket-gate? 0:00 - intro 2:24 - The dramatic reading of The Pilgrim’s Progress Section 2 28:57 - A (not so) brief fireside chat The Pilgrim’s Progress 14th Edition by John Bunyan (1862) Credit to https://www.FesliyanStudios.com for the background music. Credit to https://www.soundjay.com/ for the sound effects Podcast Photo P/C: htt...

Ep. 165: The 39 Steps - The Man Who Died Pt. 1

January 15, 2024 06:00 - 21 minutes - 20.3 MB

Richard Hannay gives us a brief primer as to why it’s important to be specific when you utter the words, “I’m bored!” Introducing our second book - a British spy novel - entitled, “The Thirty-Nine Steps.” 0:00 - intro 2:13 - Dramatic Reading of The Thirty-Nine Steps Ch. 1 Pt. 1 17:08  - A (not so) brief discussion The Thirty-Nine Steps by John Buchan (1915) https://gutenberg.org/cache/epub/558/pg558-images.html#chap01 This eBook is for the use of anyone anywhere at no cost and with alm...

Ep. 164: The Pilgrim's Progress - Section 1

January 08, 2024 08:00 - 26 minutes - 19.1 MB

The journey continues! Both a metaphorical and a physical one with the ushering in of a new season of Reading Cadence and the beginning of The Pilgrim’s Progress! A delightful children’s book written in olde English. What could go wrong? 0:00 - intro 3:47 - The dramatic reading of The Pilgrim’s Progress Section 1 19:14 - A (not so) brief fireside chat The Pilgrim’s Progress by John Bunyan (1862) Credit to https://www.FesliyanStudios.com for the background music. Credit to https://www.s...

Ep. 163: CBSH - The Adventure Of Shoscombe Old Place Pt. 2

November 27, 2023 05:00 - 32 minutes - 30 MB

The conclusion not only of this case, but a wrap on another season of Reading Cadence! Thank you to my wonderful family, friends…and enemies. This case shows a silver-lining that is actually quite heart-warming when you think about it. 0:00 - intro 2:01 - Dramatic Reading of The Adventure Of Shoscombe Old Place Pt. 2 28:44  - A (not so) brief discussion The Case-Book Of Sherlock Holmes by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle (1927) https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/69700/pg69700-images.html#chap11...

Ep. 162: CBSH - The Adventure of Shoscombe Old Place Pt. 1

November 20, 2023 05:00 - 28 minutes - 26.6 MB

Shoscombe Old Place: A breeding ground for racehorses, spaniels, and…murder! Quite the toxic working environment. Whistleblower, John Mason, decides enough is enough and employs the services of Holmes and Watson to unearth the sinister plot to them. 0:00 - intro 0:53 - Dramatic Reading of The Adventure Of Shoscombe Old Place Pt. 1 21:14  - A (not so) brief discussion The Case-Book Of Sherlock Holmes by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle (1927) https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/69700/pg69700-imag...

Ep. 161: CBSH - The Adventure Of The Veiled Lodger Pt. 2

November 13, 2023 05:00 - 24 minutes - 22.5 MB

What causes this woman’s face to be targeted by a lion’s unsheathed paw? Drugs? Nefarious human interference? One thing’s for certain: An apology to the clown community is in order. 0:00 - intro 1:26 - Dramatic Reading of The Adventure Of The Veiled Lodger Pt. 2 17:07  - A (not so) brief discussion The Case-Book Of Sherlock Holmes by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle (1927) https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/69700/pg69700-images.html#chap10 This eBook is for the use of anyone anywhere at no cos...

Ep. 160: CBSH - The Adventure Of The Veiled Lodger Pt. 1

November 06, 2023 05:00 - 23 minutes - 22 MB

Watson has a beef with someone. A landlady has issues with one of her renters. Sherlock consults his doom-scrolling notes to provide insight on this case, and they teach us a lesson in patience. 0:00 - intro 2:09 - Dramatic Reading of The Adventure Of The Veiled Lodger Pt. 1 18:40  - A (not so) brief discussion The Case-Book Of Sherlock Holmes by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle (1927) https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/69700/pg69700-images.html#chap10 This eBook is for the use of anyone anywh...

Ep. 159: CBSH - The Adventure Of The Retired Colourman Pt. 2

October 30, 2023 04:00 - 28 minutes - 25.9 MB

Sherlock sends Watson out into the English countryside with their client. Sherlock gets caught sniffing around his client’s empty house. But as it so happens, his client’s wife and (alleged) lover are not as far away they’ve let on. 0:00 - intro 1:23 - Dramatic Reading of The Adventure Of The Retired Colourman Pt. 2 24:42  - A (not so) brief discussion The Case-Book Of Sherlock Holmes by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle (1927) https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/69700/pg69700-images.html#chap12 ...

Ep. 158: CBSH - The Adventure Of The Retired Colourman Pt. 1

October 23, 2023 04:00 - 25 minutes - 23.9 MB

Sherlock and Watson are back together! While Holmes continues insulting Watson’s investigation methods as “elementary,” a retired man’s young wife has run off with a surprisingly poor doctor. 0:00 - intro 1:33 - Dramatic Reading of The Adventure Of The Retired Colourman Pt. 1 18:45  - A (not so) brief discussion The Case-Book Of Sherlock Holmes by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle (1927) https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/69700/pg69700-images.html#chap12 This eBook is for the use of anyone anyw...

Ep. 157: CBSH - The Adventure Of The Lion's Mane Pt. 2

October 16, 2023 04:00 - 36 minutes - 33.5 MB

This case’s resolution - much to Sherlock’s disgust - takes far too long and requires him to open a book to find the answers he’s looking for. It must be “retirement-brain” kicking in that he can’t just pull the solution out of thin air as done in previous cases! 0:00 - intro 1:36 - Dramatic Reading of The Adventure Of The Lion’s Mane Pt. 2 32:40  - A (not so) brief discussion The Case-Book Of Sherlock Holmes by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle (1927) https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/69700/pg...

Ep. 156: The Great Gatsby - Ch. 9 Pt. 2

October 09, 2023 04:00 - 32 minutes - 29.8 MB

The saying goes, “You never know what you have until it’s gone.” And upon Gatsby’s passing we get - dare I say - an “owl-eyed” look as to who his true friends were. Also. A milestone has been attained 156 episodes into this podcast!  0:00 - intro 1:38 - Dramatic Reading of The Great Gatsby Ch. 9 Pt. 2 21:26 - A (not so) brief discussion The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald (1927) Ch. 9: https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/64317/pg64317-images.html#chapter-9 This eBook is for the us...

Ep. 155: CBSH - The Adventure Of The Lion's Mane Pt. 1

October 02, 2023 04:00 - 32 minutes - 30 MB

Sherlock takes up bee-keeping in retirement in a nice seaside college town. Unbeknownst to him, cases just keep popping up no matter where he goes. He’s a boon to any economy. 0:00 - intro 1:42 - Dramatic Reading of The Adventure Of The Lion’s Mane Pt. 1 21:46 - A (not so) brief discussion The Case-Book Of Sherlock Holmes by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle (1927) https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/69700/pg69700-images.html#chap09 This eBook is for the use of anyone anywhere at no cost and wit...

Ep. 154: The Great Gatsby - Ch. 9 Pt. 1

September 25, 2023 04:00 - 25 minutes - 23.2 MB

Nick pens the beginning of the end of this memoir. Or is it the end of the beginning? With Gatsby’s fate confirmed, not many family or friends seem to care. 0:00 - intro 1:16 - Dramatic Reading of The Great Gatsby Ch. 9 Pt. 1 18:19 - A (not so) brief discussion The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald (1927) Ch. 9: https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/64317/pg64317-images.html#chapter-9 This eBook is for the use of anyone anywhere at no cost and with almost no restrictions whatsoever. Y...

Ep. 153: CBSH - The Adventure Of The Blanched Soldier Pt. 2

September 18, 2023 04:00 - 31 minutes - 28.9 MB

Sherlock LOVES to embellish his stories. It may get under your skin, but Sherlock - of course - will be sure to provide you with a more than adequate cure even for that! 0:00 - intro 1:41 - Dramatic Reading of The Adventure Of The Blanched Soldier Pt. 2 26:24 - A (not so) brief discussion The Case-Book Of Sherlock Holmes by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle (1927) https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/69700/pg69700-images.html#chap02 This eBook is for the use of anyone anywhere at no cost and with...

Ep. 152: The Great Gatsby - Ch. 8 Pt. 2

September 11, 2023 04:00 - 26 minutes - 24.9 MB

Gatsby goes for a swim. Nick swings and makes a massive relational divot. George contemplates a potentially killer slogan for his local optometry office.  0:00 - intro 0:53 - Dramatic Reading of The Great Gatsby Ch. 8 Pt. 2 17:08 - A (not so) brief discussion The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald (1927) Ch. 8: https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/64317/pg64317-images.html#chapter-8 This eBook is for the use of anyone anywhere at no cost and with almost no restrictions whatsoever. You...

Ep. 151: CBSH - The Adventure Of The Blanched Soldier Pt. 1

September 04, 2023 04:00 - 35 minutes - 33 MB

More peeping Toms! Err..Peeping Godfreys in windows! While Watson is off on honeymoon, Sherlock takes up the biographer pen to show off his storytelling skills. Early 20th Century Britain is a mad world! 0:00 - intro 0:56 - Dramatic Reading of The Adventure Of The Blanched Soldier Pt. 1 29:17 - A (not so) brief discussion The Case-Book Of Sherlock Holmes by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle (1927) https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/69700/pg69700-images.html#chap02 This eBook is for the use of a...

Ep. 150: The Great Gatsby - Ch. 8 Pt. 1

August 28, 2023 04:00 - 25 minutes - 23.6 MB

Phil gives a brief primer on why World War 1 can be helpful in navigating a delicate relationship, and a little known excuse you can give your employer to get out of working for a day or two that - strangely to Phil - Nick did not use… 0:00 - intro 3:30 - Dramatic Reading of The Great Gatsby Ch. 8 Pt. 1 19:57 - A (not so) brief discussion The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald (1927) Ch. 8: https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/64317/pg64317-images.html#chapter-8 This eBook is for the ...

Ep. 149: CBSH - The Adventure Of The Three Gables Pt. 2

August 21, 2023 04:00 - 30 minutes - 28 MB

Yeah. So this case could have easily been resolved cheaply with good, old-fashioned communication skills. Watson continues to display impressive memory recall of the case's events. And for the record, I would have take the money offered for the house and all of my inanimate possessions inside the house and moved to America or Canada if I lived in London during this time. 0:00 - intro 2:20 - Dramatic Reading of The Adventure Of The Three Gables Pt. 2 24:03 - A (not so) brief discussion Th...

Ep. 148: The Great Gatsby - Ch. 7 Pt. 3

August 14, 2023 04:00 - 26 minutes - 24.8 MB

Did ANYONE take a driving test in the 1920s? Gatsby continues to be a delusional stalker. Sus pantry meetings occur.  0:00 - intro 1:44 - Dramatic Reading of The Great Gatsby Ch.7 Pt. 3 21:32 - A (not so) brief discussion The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald (1927) Ch. 7: https://www.gutenberg.org/files/64317/64317-h/64317-h.htm#chapter-7 This eBook is for the use of anyone anywhere at no cost and with almost no restrictions whatsoever. You may copy it, give it away or re-use it und...

Ep. 147: CBSH - The Adventure Of The Three Gables Pt. 1

August 07, 2023 04:00 - 32 minutes - 30.2 MB

Sherlock is employed by a widower who receives a rather suspicious offer on her 3-gabled abode! Phil also explores the architectural phenomena known as a “gable.” 0:00 - intro 0:48 - Dramatic Reading of The Adventure Of The Three Gables Pt. 1 22:57 - A (not so) brief discussion The Case-Book Of Sherlock Holmes by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle (1927) https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/69700/pg69700-images.html#chap04 This eBook is for the use of anyone anywhere at no cost and with almost no ...

Ep. 146: The Great Gatsby - Ch. 7 Pt. 2

July 31, 2023 04:46 - 32 minutes - 30 MB

Conversations were had. Ideas were communicated. And Nick forgets that he’s now 30 today. 0:00 - intro 2:20 - Dramatic Reading of The Great Gatsby Ch.7 Pt. 2 26:31 - A (not so) brief discussion The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald (1927) Ch. 7: https://www.gutenberg.org/files/64317/64317-h/64317-h.htm#chapter-7 This eBook is for the use of anyone anywhere at no cost and with almost no restrictions whatsoever. You may copy it, give it away or re-use it under the terms of the Project ...

Ep. 145: CBSH - The Adventure Of The Illustrious Client Pt. 3

July 24, 2023 04:00 - 23 minutes - 21.5 MB

Sherlock’s “end game” flies forward as Dr. Watson poses as an art dealer in a final confrontation with the insidious Baron Adelbert Gruner. Which. Adelbert? Yikes. Conan Doyle really hated this villain by giving him that name! 0:00 - intro 2:36 - Dramatic Reading of The Adventure Of The Illustrious Client 19:30 - A (not so) brief discussion The Case-Book Of Sherlock Holmes by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle (1927) https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/69700/pg69700-images.html#chap01 This eBook ...

Ep. 144: The Great Gatsby - Ch. 7 Pt. 1

July 17, 2023 04:00 - 35 minutes - 32.5 MB

Daisy is getting anxious about having to hold her relationship secret with Gatsby forever. Bold action must be taken! But not in front of the child, Daisy! 0:00 - intro 1:50 - Dramatic Reading of The Great Gatsby Ch.7 Pt. 1 26:35 - A (not so) brief discussion The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald (1927) Ch. 7: https://www.gutenberg.org/files/64317/64317-h/64317-h.htm#chapter-7 This eBook is for the use of anyone anywhere at no cost and with almost no restrictions whatsoever. You may ...

Ep. 143: CBSH - The Adventure Of The Illustrious Client Pt. 2

July 10, 2023 04:00 - 37 minutes - 35.2 MB

If you were tasked in becoming an expert on Chinese pottery in the span of one night, could you do it? Have you ever witnessed fire and ice engage each other without either element yielding to the other? These and other conundrums are observed in this week’s reading cut short. 0:00 - intro 1:39- Dramatic Reading of The Adventure Of The Illustrious Client 31:31 - A (not so) brief discussion The Case-Book Of Sherlock Holmes by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle (1927) https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/...

Ep. 142: The Great Gatsby - Ch. 6 Pt. 2

July 03, 2023 04:00 - 24 minutes - 22.6 MB

Surprise, surprise. Gatsby throws another party. Is Daisy having buyer’s remorse with her and Gatsby’s revived relationship?  0:00 - intro 1:21 - Dramatic Reading of The Great Gatsby Ch. 6 Pt. 2 17:16 - A (not so) brief discussion The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald (1927) Ch. 6: https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/64317/pg64317-images.html#chapter-6 This eBook is for the use of anyone anywhere at no cost and with almost no restrictions whatsoever. You may copy it, give it away or...

Ep. 141: CBSH - The Adventure Of The Illustrious Client Pt. 1

June 26, 2023 04:05 - 30 minutes - 28.1 MB

An adversary worthy of Sherlock’s intellect? Finally. Excuse the Turkish Bath scene at the beginning. Oh, wait. This is a book. Never mind. Phew. 0:00 - intro 2:30 - Dramatic Reading of The Adventure Of The Illustrious Client 32:11 - A (not so) brief discussion The Case-Book Of Sherlock Holmes by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle (1927) https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/69700/pg69700-images.html#chap01 This eBook is for the use of anyone anywhere at no cost and with almost no restrictions what...

Ep. 140: The Great Gatsby - Ch. 6 Pt. 1

June 19, 2023 04:00 - 28 minutes - 26 MB

It’s nice when you don’t get taxed on your nomadic lifestyle…either that or maybe tax evasion was committed??? Regardless, we get a glimpse into the name behind the man, Gatsby, as Nick’s solid foundational defense continues being deftly constructed against the rumors and lies. 0:00 - intro 1:48 - Dramatic Reading of The Great Gatsby Ch. 6 Pt. 1 16:26 - A (not so) brief discussion The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald (1927) Ch. 6: https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/64317/pg64317-im...

Ep. 139: CBSH - The Adventure Of The Three Garridebs Pt. 2

June 12, 2023 04:00 - 39 minutes - 36.8 MB

Sherlock and Watson continue their investigations for a long-lost Garrideb. Hypothetically, could we reform the bad guy? I think so. 0:00 - intro 2:30 - Dramatic Reading of The Adventure Of The Three Garridebs 32:11 - A (not so) brief discussion The Case-Book Of Sherlock Holmes by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle (1927) https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/69700/pg69700-images.html#chap06 This eBook is for the use of anyone anywhere at no cost and with almost no restrictions whatsoever. You may ...

Ep. 138: The Great Gatsby - Ch. 5 Pt. 2

June 05, 2023 04:00 - 29 minutes - 26.8 MB

On towels and shirts. A storm’s forming. Let’s see how Gatsby and Daisy’s awkward chats have been going since Nick stepped outside into the pouring rain for a breath of fresh air! 0:00 - intro 1:33 - Dramatic Reading of The Great Gatsby Ch. 5 Pt. 2 18:24 - A (not so) brief discussion The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald (1927) https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/64317/pg64317-images.html#chapter-5 This eBook is for the use of anyone anywhere at no cost and with almost no restrictio...

Ep. 137: CBSH - The Adventure Of The Three Garridebs Pt. 1

May 29, 2023 04:41 - 19 minutes - 17.9 MB

What’s in a (sur)name? Apparently a small fortune. Where’s ancestry.com when you need it? (Not a sponsor).  0:00 - intro 1:28 - Dramatic Reading of The Adventure Of The Three Garridebs 15:53 - A (not so) brief discussion The Case-Book Of Sherlock Holmes by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle (1927) https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/69700/pg69700-images.html#chap06 This eBook is for the use of anyone anywhere at no cost and with almost no restrictions whatsoever. You may copy it, give it away or ...

Ep. 136: The Great Gatsby - Ch. 5 Pt. 1

May 22, 2023 04:01 - 24 minutes - 22.4 MB

Based on this week’s reading, my guess is people in the 1920s liked to signal each other by blasting all of the lights on in their houses at 2am, send their gardeners over to help their neighbors out with their lawn care and flora, and hold useless information about the architectural history of the neighborhood houses. 0:00 - intro 0:57 - Dramatic Reading of The Great Gatsby Ch. 5 Pt. 1 16:11 - A (not so) brief discussion The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald (1927) https://www.gutenb...

Ep. 135: CBSH - The Adventure Of The Sussex Vampire Pt. 2

May 15, 2023 04:00 - 33 minutes - 31.4 MB

The question remains: Should we, or should we not be concerned about vampires co-habitating in our society today? Sherlock hopes to dull the teeth of this case with its intriguing conclusion. 0:00 - intro 2:09 - Dramatic Reading of The Adventure Of The Sussex Vampire 25:39 - A (not so) brief discussion The Case-Book Of Sherlock Holmes by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle (1927) https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/69700/pg69700-images.html#chap05 This eBook is for the use of anyone anywhere at no...

Ep. 134: The Great Gatsby - Ch. 4 Pt. 2

May 08, 2023 04:00 - 31 minutes - 28.9 MB

Gatsby does a great job on dancing the line between “stalker” and “romantic.” Is that why he’s called the “great” Gatsby? 0:00 - intro 1:32 - Dramatic Reading of The Great Gatsby Ch. 4 Pt. 2 23:06 - A (not so) brief discussion The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald (1927) https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/64317/pg64317-images.html#chapter-4 This eBook is for the use of anyone anywhere at no cost and with almost no restrictions whatsoever. You may copy it, give it away or re-use it ...

Ep. 133: CBSH - The Adventure Of The Sussex Vampire Pt. 1

May 01, 2023 04:00 - 29 minutes - 26.9 MB

Apparently vampires are common occurrences in Europe, so vacation-goers (or holiday-goers, for my non-US counterparts) beware! 0:00 - intro 1:57 - Dramatic Reading of The Adventure Of The Sussex Vampire 21:56 - A (not so) brief discussion The Case-Book Of Sherlock Holmes by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle (1927) https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/69700/pg69700-images.html#chap05 This eBook is for the use of anyone anywhere at no cost and with almost no restrictions whatsoever. You may copy it...

Ep. 132: The Great Gatsby - Ch. 4 Pt. 1

April 24, 2023 04:00 - 28 minutes - 26 MB

Gatsby takes Nick out for a little joy ride. Nick shows us how good he is at documentation and being an anti-social socialite. 0:00 - intro 0:57 - Dramatic Reading of The Great Gatsby Ch. 4 Pt. 1 18:01 - A (not so) brief discussion The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald (1927) https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/64317/pg64317-images.html#chapter-4 This eBook is for the use of anyone anywhere at no cost and with almost no restrictions whatsoever. You may copy it, give it away or re-us...

Ep. 131: CBSH - The Adventure Of The Creeping Man Pt. 2

April 17, 2023 04:00 - 40 minutes - 37.1 MB

Sherlock and Watson meet the Professor. A trap is set. Things get a little animalistic. The Professor’s gambit is revealed. 0:00 - intro 1:33 - Dramatic Reading of The Adventure Of The Creeping Man Pt. 2 31:14 - A (not so) brief discussion The Case-Book Of Sherlock Holmes by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle (1927) https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/69700/pg69700-images.html#chap08 This eBook is for the use of anyone anywhere at no cost and with almost no restrictions whatsoever. You may copy i...

Ep. 130: The Great Gatsby - Ch. 3 Pt. 2

April 10, 2023 04:00 - 35 minutes - 33 MB

Finally we get to meet Mr. Jay Edgar (not his middle name) Gatsby. Making a game out of 1 truth and 4 lies to see what we can actually figure out about this intriguing party host. 0:00 - intro 1:23 - Dramatic Reading of The Great Gatsby Ch. 3 Pt. 2 28:15 - A (not so) brief discussion The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald (1927) https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/64317/pg64317-images.html#chapter-3 This eBook is for the use of anyone anywhere at no cost and with almost no restrictio...