A modern Sherlock Holmes audio drama — where deduction meets the cost of endurance.

WARNING: MATURE LANGUAGE AND SITUATIONS

Sherlock Holmes: The Last Analysis – Episode 10. Chapters 19 & 20

In the aftermath of an ultimatum, Sherlock Holmes does not collapse — he perseveres. Turning inward, he commits himself to a relentless search for leverage, immersing his mind in systems, patterns, and hierarchies dense enough to promise escape. But sustained secrecy has a cost, and each passing day exacts its toll.

As pressure replaces panic, relationships beyond Sherlock’s control continue to evolve. New forms of intimacy emerge, not through crisis, but through patience and recognition — even as the danger they unknowingly orbit draws closer.

Attrition marks the beginning of endurance as consequence. The countdown continues not with spectacle, but with erosion — as time itself becomes the most formidable adversary of all.

The Last Analysis continues the BBC Sherlock legacy through an original, serialized story of psychological mystery, moral reckoning, and the cost of brilliance.

Released bi-monthly on The Porcupine Presents.

Originally aired: April 2026

Approx. runtime: 32 minutes

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A classic radio noir from the golden age of radio — plus bonus commentary and trivia after the show.

Broadway Is My Beat – “Georgia Gray” (1951)

A classic radio noir from the golden age of radio — plus bonus commentary and trivia after the show.

Step back into the golden age of radio with Broadway Is My Beat, the lyrical crime drama that treated New York City as both setting and soul. In this 1951 classic, “Georgia Gray,” Detective Danny Clover investigates the death of a young woman whose dreams brushed up against Broadway’s promise — and were quietly broken in the process.

After the broadcast, stay tuned for bonus commentary and behind-the-scenes trivia — including what set Broadway Is My Beat apart from other police procedurals, how the series used narration to blend poetry and crime, and why episodes like “Georgia Gray” remain some of the most emotionally resonant in old-time radio.

Originally aired: 1951

Approx. runtime: 32 minutes

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A classic radio mystery — plus bonus commentary and trivia after the show.

The Saint – “The Horrible Hamburger” (1950)

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Step back into the golden age of radio with The Saint, the adventures of suave rogue Simon Templar. In this 1950 classic, “The Horrible Hamburger,” a seemingly ordinary situation takes a dark and unexpected turn, drawing the Saint into a case where something as simple as a meal may conceal something far more dangerous.

This special bonus episode, released by listener request, brings Vincent Price back to the role in one of the series’ most intriguingly titled mysteries.

After the broadcast, stay tuned for bonus commentary and behind-the-scenes trivia — including the curious role of titles in old-time radio, how The Saint balanced wit with danger, and what makes Vincent Price’s take on the character so distinctive.

Originally aired: 1950
Approx. runtime: 35 minutes

A classic science fiction from the golden age of radio — plus bonus commentary and trivia after the show.

Dimension X – “Mars Is Heaven!” (1950)

Step back into the golden age of radio with Dimension X, the groundbreaking science fiction anthology that brought imaginative futures and unsettling ideas to the airwaves. In this 1950 classic, “Mars Is Heaven!,” a human expedition lands on Mars and discovers a world that feels uncannily familiar — welcoming, comforting, and too perfect to question.

After the broadcast, stay tuned for bonus commentary and behind-the-scenes trivia — including Ray Bradbury’s influence on the episode, why nostalgia plays such a powerful role in the story, and how Dimension X helped shape the sound of early radio science fiction.

Originally aired: 1950

Approx. runtime: 32 minutes

A classic radio mystery from the golden age of radio — plus bonus commentary and trivia after the show.

The Shadow – “The Phantom Voice” (1938)

Step back into the golden age of radio with The Shadow, the iconic crime and mystery series built around fear, secrecy, and the power of the unseen. In this 1938 classic, “The Phantom Voice,” a disembodied presence spreads terror and manipulation through sound alone, forcing the Shadow to confront an enemy whose power lies in remaining unseen.

After the broadcast, stay tuned for bonus commentary and behind-the-scenes trivia — including the importance of voice in The Shadow, why the unseen antagonist was such a potent radio-era fear, and how the series helped define the sound and structure of radio mystery.

Originally aired: 1938

Approx. runtime: 33 minutes

A classic radio adventure from the golden age of radio — plus bonus commentary and trivia after the show.

Escape – “The Man Who Liked Dickens” (1952)

Step back into the golden age of radio with Escape, the acclaimed anthology series devoted to danger, imagination, and survival under extraordinary circumstances. In this 1952 classic, “The Man Who Liked Dickens,” a man stranded in a perilous situation discovers that his love of literature — and his ability to tell stories — may be the only thing keeping him alive.

After the broadcast, stay tuned for bonus commentary and behind-the-scenes trivia — including the literary roots of the episode, why Charles Dickens is central to its premise, and how Escape used storytelling itself as a source of suspense.

Originally aired: 1952
Approx. runtime: 31 minutes

A modern Sherlock Holmes audio drama — where deduction gives way to consequence.

WARNING: MATURE LANGUAGE AND SITUATIONS

Sherlock Holmes: The Last Analysis – Episode 9. Chapters 17 & 18

Eleven weeks ago, a debt Sherlock Holmes believed long settled was called in — not through evidence or logic, but through leverage. An unexpected confrontation reveals that the past has not merely returned, but arrived with terms, conditions, and a deadline.

As an external threat imposes urgency and narrows the field of possible choices, Sherlock’s therapy sessions take on a new gravity. Long-standing assumptions about control, power, and emotional detachment begin to fracture, exposing fears he has spent a lifetime intellectualizing away — most notably, the terror of need itself.

Ultimatum marks the moment when analysis is no longer a refuge. The timelines converge. The pressure becomes explicit. And delay itself becomes a decision.

The Last Analysis continues the BBC Sherlock legacy through an original, serialized story of psychological mystery, moral reckoning, and the cost of brilliance.

Released bi-monthly on The Porcupine Presents.

Originally aired: March 2026

Approx. runtime: 29 minutes

A classic radio comedy from the golden age of radio — plus bonus commentary and trivia after the show.

The Burns and Allen Show – “Gracie’s Murder Mystery” (1938)

Step back into the golden age of radio with The Burns and Allen Show, the beloved comedy series built around George Burns’s dry wit and Gracie Allen’s famously unique logic. In this 1938 classic, “Gracie’s Murder Mystery,” a simple misunderstanding blossoms into a full-scale whodunit — at least in Gracie’s mind — as she draws increasingly confident conclusions that leave everyone else scrambling to keep up.

After the broadcast, stay tuned for bonus commentary and behind-the-scenes trivia — including how Gracie Allen’s comic persona really worked, why this style of misunderstanding comedy was so effective, and how Burns and Allen helped shape the future of radio and television sitcoms.

Originally aired: 1938

Approx. runtime: 27 minutes

A classic police procedural from the golden age of radio — plus bonus commentary and trivia after the show.

Dragnet – “The Big Cast” (1951)

Step back into the golden age of radio with Dragnet, the groundbreaking crime drama that emphasized realism, routine, and the methodical work of law enforcement. In this 1951 classic, “The Big Cast,” Sgt. Joe Friday and his partner investigate a robbery case that unfolds through interviews, reports, and steady police legwork rather than dramatic twists.

After the broadcast, stay tuned for bonus commentary and behind-the-scenes trivia — including how Dragnet worked with the Los Angeles Police Department, why its procedural style was so influential, and how radio crime dramas helped shape later television series.

Originally aired: 1951

Approx. runtime: 31 minutes

A quiet classic from the golden age of radio — plus bonus commentary and trivia after the show.

Quiet, Please – “It’s Later Than You Think” (1948)

Step back into the golden age of radio with Quiet, Please, an intimate anthology series known for its restraint, ambiguity, and psychological depth. In this 1948 episode, “It’s Later Than You Think,” a calm, conversational voice draws the listener into a narrowing reflection on time, awareness, and the moment when understanding arrives too late to change anything.

After the broadcast, stay tuned for bonus commentary and behind-the-scenes trivia — including the creative philosophy behind Quiet, Please, why this episode remains one of the series’ most enduring entries, and how its minimalist approach set it apart from flashier radio dramas of the era.

Originally aired: 1948

Approx. runtime: 29 minutes