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Hearthfall: A Dark Fantasy Audio Drama

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Hearthfall: A Dark Fantasy Audio Drama

Third Act Productions
Bear Hunt

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Bear Hunt

Goalhanger
Sherlock & Co.

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Sherlock & Co.

Goalhanger
Sherlock Holmes Short Stories

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Sherlock Holmes Short Stories

NOISER
Clarkesworld Magazine

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Clarkesworld Magazine

Clarkesworld Magazine
Writing Excuses

6

Writing Excuses

Mary Robinette Kowal, DongWon Song, Erin Roberts, Dan Wells, and Howard Tayler
The Archers Omnibus

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The Archers Omnibus

BBC Radio 4

1 day ago

Ch. 5 | The Flaying Tree

On their return to the Thirsty Goat, Carina, Orwen and Jensine come across an unseemly encounter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
5 days ago

21.45: Mirror, Mirror on the Plot

People respond really well to symmetry in stories. This can range from having an object from the beginning reappear at the end to having the entire plot mirrored. But why does symmetry work so well, and how can writers use it intentionally? This week, we’re trying to answer that question. We dissect callbacks, repeated images, mirrored scenes, and the satisfaction readers get from recognizing patterns. We also discuss how you can find symmetry during your revision (even if you didn't plan for it!) and why sometimes breaking a pattern is exactly what your story needs. Homework: Return to the beginning of a story or a scene just before a climax and look at what's already on the page: images, dialogue, settings, and other details. Then look at the corresponding scene near the end or after the climax and see what you might bring back or mirror. You can also work backward, planting something earlier that you've already written into a later scene. Registration is OPEN for our 2027 Retreat! Join us June 10–16, 2027, in Indianapolis for a week of small-group workshops and writing classes taught by WX hosts and guest instructors! This retreat is all about rediscovering the joy in your writing, connecting with fellow writers, and making progress on your projects—learn more and register at writingexcuses.com/retreats Credits: Your hosts for this episode were Mary Robinette Kowal, DongWon Song, Erin Roberts, and Howard Tayler. It was produced by Emma Reynolds, recorded by Marshall Carr, Jr., and mastered by Alex Jackson. Join Our Writing Community! Writing Retreats Newsletter Patreon Instagram Threads Bluesky TikTok YouTube Facebook Our Sponsors: * Check out MasterClass and use my code masterclass.com/excuses for a great deal: https://MasterClass.com * Check out Talkiatry and use my code talkiatry.com/WX for a great deal: https://www.talkiatry.com * Check out Tin Can and use my code tincan.com/WX for a great deal: https://tincan.kids Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Season 51, Episode 2

A Study in Scarlet - Part Two

AN AMERICAN MURDER - We arrived in Scarlet, Utah ready to impress the locals with our expertise. Upon arrival however, complications began to emerge. Part 2 of 10This episode contains swearing, references to death, murder, goreListener discretion is advised.A new clothing store has opened: www.sherlockwear.comFor merchandise and transcripts go to: www.sherlockandco.co.ukFor ad-free, early access to adventures in full go to www.patreon.com/sherlockandcoTo get in touch via email: docjwatsonmd@gmail.comFollow me @DocJWatsonMD on twitter and BlueSky, or sherlockandcopod on TikTok, instagram and YouTube. This podcast is property of Goalhanger Podcasts.Copyright 2026.SHERLOCK AND CO.Based on the works of Sir Arthur Conan DoylePaul Waggott as Dr. John WatsonHarry Attwell as Sherlock HolmesMarta da Silva as Mariana AmetxazurraKelly Burke as Detective LauristonThomas Mitchells as Enoch DrebberLance Fuller as Artie CharpentierJohn Brannoch as WigginsAdditonal Voices:Rhys TeesLauren IngramDarcey FergusonJoel EmeryAdam JarrellWritten by Joel EmeryDirected by Adam JarrellEditing and Sound Design by Adam JarrellProduced by Neil Fearn and Jon GillExecutive Producer Tony Pastor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Season 9, Episode 4

The Sign of Four: Part Four

Toby leads Holmes and Watson across London, all the way to the banks of the Thames. And a spot of light reading clues them in to the identity of Jonathan Small’s mysterious sidekick. Part four of seven. A Noiser podcast production. Narrated by Hugh Bonneville Written by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle Produced by Duncan Barrett Sound Design: Mirianna Pitman-Latham Assembly Edit: Cody Reynolds-Shaw Sound Supervisor: Matt Peaty Compositions: Dorry Macaulay and Oliver Baines Mix & Mastering: Ralph Tittley Series Consultant: Dan Smith Executive Producer: Katrina Hughes For ad-free listening and early access to new episodes, join Noiser+. Just click the subscription banner at the top of the feed to get started. Or go to noiser.com/subscriptions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Season 51, Episode 1

A Study in Scarlet - Part One

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY - Welcome to a Study in Scarlet. This is 10 parts. I know. What Sherlock long-thought to be a settled case.. has turned into tracking a killer halfway across the world. I wanted to give you a celebratory 3-year anniversary episode. I'm afraid to say there's not a great deal to celebrate. Part 1 of 10 This episode contains swearing, references to violence, references to psychological distress. A new clothing store has opened: www.sherlockwear.com For merchandise and transcripts go to: www.sherlockandco.co.uk For ad-free, early access to adventures in full go to www.patreon.com/sherlockandco To get in touch via email: docjwatsonmd@gmail.com Follow me @DocJWatsonMD on twitter and BlueSky, or sherlockandcopod on TikTok, instagram and YouTube. This podcast is property of Goalhanger Podcasts. Copyright 2026. SHERLOCK AND CO. Based on the works of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle Paul Waggott as Dr. John Watson Harry Attwell as Sherlock Holmes Marta da Silva as Mariana Ametxazurra Kelly Burke as Detective LauristonAdam Jarrell as StamfordThomas Mitchells as Enoch DrebberAdditonal Voices:Lauren IngramDarcey FergusonVanessa EmeryJoel EmeryAdam Jarrell Written by Joel Emery Directed by Adam Jarrell Editing and Sound Design by Adam Jarrell Produced by Neil Fearn and Jon Gill Executive Producer Tony Pastor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
3 days ago

The Meat Market by Isabel J. Kim (audio)

This episode features "The Meat Market" written by Isabel J. Kim. Published in the November 2026 issue of Clarkesworld Magazine and read by Kate Baker. The text version of this story can be found at: https://clarkesworldmagazine.com/kim_11_26 Support us on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/clarkesworld/membership
03/11/2022

McLevy: The Collected Series 1-6 Audiobook by David Ashton

Listen to full audiobook for free : https://audiobookzap.com/free Title: McLevy: The Collected Series 1-6Subtitle: A BBC Radio 4 Full-Cast Crime DramaSeries: #1-6 in McLevy Full-Cast DramasCategories: Crime, Crime Fiction, Historical Fiction, Mystery, Traditional DetectiveAuthor: David AshtonNarrator: Brian Cox, Siobhan RedmondPublisher: BBC AudioRelease date: 11-03-2022Language: EnglishSummary:The first six series of the Victorian detective drama starring Brian Cox and Siobhan Redmond Based on the real-life memoirs of the 19th Century investigator who inspired Sherlock Holmes, Inspector James McLevy, this atmospheric mystery series features the fictional casebook of Edinburgh's finest thief-taker. Accompanied by his loyal partner, Constable Mulholland, McLevy prowls the murky streets of 1840s Leith bringing criminals to justice—assisted by the madam of Edinburgh's finest bawdy-house, the deliciously immoral Jean Brash. In this collection of thrilling episodes, he goes on the trail of an ingenious cat burglar; contemplates a game of golf with desperate stakes; and joins Her Majesty's protection squad to hunt down a deadly assassin. He also faces trouble in the shape of a runaway bridegroom and a blackmailer; probes a judge's murder as his allegedly cheating wife claims her innocence; and looks into the curious case of the Italian aristocrat found dead at Waverley station.#ad Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
5 Nov

Ep10 | Godspeed

The final phase of Duffy's mission underway. Shaun Wade is fast approaching. COBRA; scrambling to collect their units and get them out at the earliest opportunity. All the while Chinese forces are hunting down their target. Strong language, violence. Listener discretion is advised. Donald Pirie as Tom "Duffy" MacDuff Naomi Miller as Mel Murray Lauren Ingram as Miriam Brann Michael Lyle as Addie Azikiwe Adam Jarrell as Keith Boxall Freddie Trenholme as Shaun Wade Freddie Trenholme as Charlie Higgs Shin-Fei Chen as Blackbird Amir Haider as Mo Majeed Trev Fleming as Master Vaner Paul Harrop as Hughesy Jack Ayres as Jamie Aarons Jenny Mac as Sarah Nicholls Thomas Mitchells as Alex Kernoway Michael Ashtiany as Scott "Robbo" Robertson Lance Fuller as US President Harry Frost as Simeon Shaw Trev Fleming as Show Voice Additional voices Dennis Zhao Adam Jarrell Joel Emery Chen Lei Wu Shin-Fei Chen Darcey Ferguson Lucy Carpenter Pete Gold Hannah Baxter-Eve Edited by: Joel Emery Technical Producer: David Allen Written by: Joel Emery Directed by: Adam Jarrell and Joel Emery Producer: Neil Fearn Executive Producer: Tony Pastor Music provided by Audionetwork Copyright 2026. Property of Goalhanger. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1 day ago

Making Bear Hunt - Mission Debrief

This behind the scenes feature contains spoilers. Gordon Corera (The Rest Is Classified) interviews Tony Pastor (Co-Founder, Goalhanger) David Allen (Technical Producer) Joel Emery (Writer) and Adam Jarrell (Director). Strong language. Listener discretion is advised.Music provided by AudionetworkCopyright 2026. Property of Goalhanger. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
24 Oct

25/10/2026

Writer: Katie Hims Director: Dave Payne Editor: Jeremy Howe Ben Archer … Ben Norris David Archer … Timothy Bentinck Josh Archer ... Sam Wilkinson Pip Archer … Daisy Badger Ruth Archer … Felicity Finch Harrison Burns … James Cartwright Vince Casey … Tony Turner Clarrie Grundy … Heather Bell Eddie Grundy … Trevor Harrison Keira Grundy … Mollie Kruczek Chelsea Horrobin … Madeleine Leslay Joy Horville … Jackie Lye Zainab Malik … Priyasasha Kumari Elizabeth Pargetter … Alison Dowling Lily Pargetter … Katie Redford Stella Pryor … Lucy Speed