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However Improbable
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However Improbable is a podcast book club about Sherlock Holmes, by and for the people who love him.Every other week, detective lit enthusiasts Marisa and Sarah present a fresh new recording of Holmes and Watson’s adventures, and then delve into the story, its history and politics, adaptations, and why we’re still so captivated by the detective and his good doctor. Holmes himself famously said that there’s nothing new under the sun—but we’re willing to give him a run for his money. howeverimprobablepodcast.com/ https://twitter.com/improbablepod
Episodes
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Granada Holmes - Part 2
From 1984 to 1994, British actor Jeremy Brett starred in 36 one-hour episodes and five feature-length specials in the Granada Television Studios series The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes. We’re talking about arguably the most iconic Sherlock Holmes television series made in the last 50 years in…
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The thrill of adventure: Empty House discussion
For the first time in a decade, Doyle returns to the Holmes canon with a locked-door murder, a sharp-shooter, and a reunion—or three. Sarah & Marisa discuss “The Adventure of the Empty House,” Holmes’ triumphant return that introduces the age-old question - can a white boy do a little martial…
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The Adventure of the Empty House
“It was indeed like the old times when, at that hour, I found myself seated beside him in a hansom, my revolver in my pocket and the thrill of adventure in my heart.” From "The Return of Sherlock Holmes," this is "The Adventure of the Empty House" - read by Dan Heidt. The eponymous return of...
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Case file: The Napoleon of Crime (Moriarity)
This episode is a deep-dive case file into Holmes’s great nemesis - the Napoleon of Crime. As a follow-up to our discussion about “The Final Problem,” we’re taking a closer look at Doyle’s great criminal mastermind - Moriarity. The all-knowing villain is introduced and brings about Holmes’s...
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Very sincerely yours: Final Problem discussion
The end of an era. This extraordinary story introduces Holmes’s two greatest nemeses - criminal mastermind Moriarity, and his own creator. Doyle was eager to move on from Holmes - but in pitting his detective against a surprise supervillain and bringing him to a sudden end, he created the perfect...
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The Final Problem
“It has been a duel between you and me, Mr. Holmes... You hope to beat me. I tell you that you will never beat me. If you are clever enough to bring destruction upon me, rest assured that I shall do as much to you.’” From "The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes," this is "The Final Problem" - read by…
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An old maxim of mine: Beryl Coronet discussion
A distressed banker, a messed-up family, and some royal jewels all tangle together in this eclectic little mystery. This is our discussion about "The Adventure of the Beryl Coronet," from The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes. Sarah and Marisa unpack the weird family vibes and deeply colonial...
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The Adventure of the Beryl Coronet
“I have lost my honour, my gems, and my son in one night.” From The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes, "The Adventure of the Beryl Coronet" by Arthur Conan Doyle, narrated by Kira Apple. Kira Apple is a part-time voice actor and full-time bookseller. Other voice work includes the roles of The…
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The dog in the night-time: Silver Blaze Discussion
One of Doyle’s personal favorites, “The Adventure of the Silver Blaze” combines a dramatic murder, the moody setting, and Victorian sporting drama. This famous little story was published in the collection The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes. It’s also responsible for one of the most famous quotes that...
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The Adventure of Silver Blaze
"To the curious incident of the dog in the night-time." "The dog did nothing in the night-time." "That was the curious incident,' remarked Sherlock Holmes.” From The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes, "The Adventure of Silver Blaze by Arthur Conan Doyle, narrated by Kristen O'Neal. Kristen O'Neal is a...
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The grotesque has deepend: Wisteria Lodge discussion
From disappearing households and mysterious foreign nationals to international crime bosses and a little breaking and entering, "The Adventure of Wisteria Lodge" has all the makings of a classic Holmes tale with none of the panache that sets some of them apart. Sarah and Marisa discuss this…
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The Adventure of Wisteria Lodge: Part 2, The Tiger of San Pedro
"If you cast your mind back to some of those narratives with which you have afflicted a long-suffering public, you will recognize how often the grotesque has deepened into the criminal." From His Last Bow, "The Adventure of Wisteria Lodge" by Arthur Conan Doyle, narrated by Rebekah Love. Content...
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The Adventure of Wisteria Lodge: Part 1, The Singular Experience of Mr. John Scott Eccles
"If you cast your mind back to some of those narratives with which you have afflicted a long-suffering public, you will recognize how often the grotesque has deepened into the criminal." From His Last Bow, "The Adventure of Wisteria Lodge" by Arthur Conan Doyle, narrated by Rebekah Love. Content...
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Case File: Elementary, season 1
NEW: Read Marisa's Crime Reads article about Elementary as a pre-eminent Holmes adaptation! https://crimereads.com/elementary-is-a-masterclass-in-sherlock-holmes-adaptation/ What do Trainspotting, Charlie’s Angels, a rooftop covered in bees, and a pet turtle named Clyde have in common? Welcome to...
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See justice done: Crooked Man discussion
A violent crime, a terrible betrayal, a shocking death… and mongeese. From The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes, “The Adventure of the Crooked Man” is a complicated and compelling puzzle of a story that circles around betrayal, disability, empire, real-world events and Victorian geopolitics. Content...
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The Adventure of the Crooked Man
"It's every man's business to see justice done." From The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes, "The Adventure of the Crooked Man" by Arthur Conan Doyle, narrated by Dan Heidt. More info: https://www.howeverimprobablepodcast.com/listen/the-adventure-of-the-crooked-man This narration was read by Dan Heidt....
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An evil dream: Engineer's Thumb discussion
Missing engineers, missing gangs, and missing thumbs - “The Adventure of the Engineer’s Thumb” is a delicious macare story about near-death experiences, the perils of working in engineering, and Sherlock Holmes’ lack of tact. This week’s discussion delves into the inherently Gothic nature of this...
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The Adventure of the Engineer's Thumb
"The firemen had been much perturbed at the strange arrangements which they had found within, and still more so by discovering a newly severed human thumb." From The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes, "The Adventure of the Engineer's Thumb" by Arthur Conan Doyle, narrated by Remy. Remy (he/him) is a...
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A gruesome packet: Cardboard Box discussion
Want to narrate a story? Read more here: https://www.howeverimprobablepodcast.com/read Upcoming stories include: Silver Blaze, Beryl Coronet, The Empty House! "The Adventure of the Cardboard Box" raises a lot of visceral feelings about the voyeristic nature true crime, centering women in their…
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The Adventure of the Cardboard Box
“'There were three sisters altogether. The old one was just a good woman, the second was a devil, and the third was an angel.” From The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes, "The Adventure of the Cardboard Box" by Arthur Conan Doyle, narrated by Jenna Hanchey. Jenna Hanchey is a critical/cultural...
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Goodness gives extras: Naval Treaty Discussion
The goodness of roses, stormy petrels and a shockingly good breakfast all come to play in "The Adventure of the Naval Treaty" - a perfect short story that has it all. Political intrigue! Brotherly betrayal! Practical jokes! Weird monologues! We cover everything from Watson's old school friends to...
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The Adventure of the Naval Treaty
"The Adventure of the Naval Treaty" by Arthur Conan Doyle, narrated by William Wandless. “It is only goodness which gives extras, and so I say again that we have much to hope from the flowers.” William H. Wandless (he/him) is a professor of English at Central Michigan University, where he gets to...
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Results without causes: Stockbroker's Clerk discussion
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....
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The Adventure of the Stockbroker's Clerk
"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...
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An obvious fact: The Boscombe Valley Mystery discussion
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…
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The Boscombe Valley Mystery
"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...
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Crime is common: The Copper Beeches discussion
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.…
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The Adventure of the Copper Beeches
"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,...
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Case File: Holmes in the Public Domain
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...
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Special Announcement: The Return
Our dear listeners, we owe you a thousand apologies!
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Case File: Hammer Horror's Hound of the Baskervilles
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...
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Old world mystery: The Hound of the Baskervilles discussion
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...
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The Hound of the Baskervilles: Chapters 13 - 15
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...
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The Hound of the Baskervilles: Chapters 10 - 12
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...
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The Hound of the Baskervilles: Chapters 7 - 9
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…
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The Hound of the Baskervilles: Chapter 4 - 6
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…
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The Hound of the Baskervilles: Chapters 1 - 3
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....
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Tinged with romanticism: The Sign of Four discussion, Part 2
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...
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Wild, dark business: The Sign of Four discussion, Part 1
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...
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The Sign of Four: Chapters 10 - 12
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...
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The Sign of Four: Chapters 7 - 9
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…
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The Sign of Four: Chapters 4 - 6
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…
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The Sign of Four: Chapters 1 - 3
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...
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Case File: House MD
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...
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Book Club Case File: Lyndsay Faye
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...
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Case File: One of the queerest men (Mycroft Holmes)
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...
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Art in the Blood: Greek Interpreter discussion
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…
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The Adventure of the Greek Interpreter
“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…
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Overconfident in my powers: Yellow Face discussion
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...
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The Adventure of the Yellow Face
"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…
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However Improbable is a podcast book club about Sherlock Holmes, by and for the people who love him.Every other week, detective lit enthusiasts Marisa and Sarah present a fresh new recording of Holmes and Watson’s adventures, and then delve into the story, its history and politics, adaptations, and why we’re still so captivated by the detective and his good doctor. Holmes himself famously said that there’s nothing new under the sun—but we’re willing to give him a run for his money. howeverimprobablepodcast.com/ https://twitter.com/improbablepod
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