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Sherringford's Table Talk - A fictional detective podcast

Sherringford's Table Talk - A fictional detective podcast

By Rusty Baumgartner

Subscribe here: https://anchor.fm/sherringfordstabletalk/subscribe Your podcast about crime fiction's finest leading characters. In each episode, I present you the story of one fictional detective. I talk about interesting side information concerning names, authors, and the influence of the character on the concept of the fictional detective, and thereby will lead you through the character's fictional biography and maybe make you curious enough to read about the one or the other on your own.
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Episode 13 - Sam Spade and Mike Hammer, the hard-boiled Detectives #2 & #3

Sherringford's Table Talk - A fictional detective podcastAug 27, 2021

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Episode 15 - Nero Wolfe and Archie Goodwin Part 2, Archie Goodwin

Episode 15 - Nero Wolfe and Archie Goodwin Part 2, Archie Goodwin

The long-awaited second part of the two-part series about Rex Stout's magnificent detective duo. 

All about the illustrious, witty, hardboiled assistant detective of Nero Wolfe: Mr. Archie Goodwin. 

Tune in and find out!

Dec 23, 202254:01
Episode 14 - Nero Wolfe and Archie Goodwin Part 1, Nero Wolfe

Episode 14 - Nero Wolfe and Archie Goodwin Part 1, Nero Wolfe

Welcome back to SFTT! 

Today's episode is the first part of the two-part series about Rex Stout's great detective duo: Nero Wolfe and Archie Goodwin. 

We start off with the stories' title giver, the notoriously opinionated genius Nero Wolfe!

May 24, 202229:40
Episode 13 - Sam Spade and Mike Hammer, the hard-boiled Detectives #2 & #3

Episode 13 - Sam Spade and Mike Hammer, the hard-boiled Detectives #2 & #3

Our little excursus through the world of hardboiled and noir fiction continues! 

In today's episode I will compare some of what we have learned about Philip Marlowe with these two other famous detective tough-guys.


Music:

Ketsa - Tomorrow Has Gone

Checkie Brown - A life on Mother Earth



Aug 27, 202123:12
Episode 12 - Philip Marlowe, the hard-boiled Detective #1

Episode 12 - Philip Marlowe, the hard-boiled Detective #1

In today's episode, I will tell you a little bit about the godfather of hardboiled fiction. Maybe, Marlowe is more than booze, guns and trench-coats? Give it a listen and find out!

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- Prelude 2 by VGM Mark H | https://soundcloud.com/user-656562764
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- Ketsa - Tomorrow-Has-Gone

- Jazz Street by https://www.free-stock-music.com

Jul 28, 202119:54
Episode 11 - Arsène Lupin, the Gentleman Thief

Episode 11 - Arsène Lupin, the Gentleman Thief

In today's episode, I will tell you the story of the greatest fictional thief of all time: the one and only Arsène Lupin!

He is known as the man of a thousand disguises and the prototype of the gentleman thief character.


Music:

Serge Quadrado - Spy Piano

Gotama - Dissolving Dreams

Ketsa - Tomorrow-Has-Gone

Jul 25, 202126:11
Episode 10 - Jules Maigret, the "Bridge Character"

Episode 10 - Jules Maigret, the "Bridge Character"

It is amazing!
After half a year of absence the Table Talk is back with episode 10.
The detective of the moment is Jules Maigret, french commissaire and my favorite "bridge character"!

Jun 20, 202132:42
Episode 9 - 1st Christmas Annual: Uncle Rusty Reads the Blue Carbuncle

Episode 9 - 1st Christmas Annual: Uncle Rusty Reads the Blue Carbuncle

Merry Christmas everyone and welcome to the 1st Christmas Episode of the Podcast.
No detective biography in this one, but a christmassy detective story for you to enjoy - The Adventure of the Blue Carbuncle!

Dec 24, 202050:51
Episode 8 - Erast Fandorin, the Russian Sherlock Holmes

Episode 8 - Erast Fandorin, the Russian Sherlock Holmes

The topic of today's episode will be the Russian gentleman detective Erast Petrowitsch Fandorin. 
Find out, why he is the perfect combination between Sherlock Holmes and James Bond!

Dec 22, 202029:01
Episode 7 - Halloween Special: Sherlock Holmes and Jack the Ripper

Episode 7 - Halloween Special: Sherlock Holmes and Jack the Ripper

First Halloween Episode at Sherringford's Table Talk, super exciting!

The topic: How could Sherlock Holmes hold himself against the most notorious English Serial Killer of all time; Jack the Ripper?

What did the Ripper even do? What was going on at that time? What could Holmes have found out?

Listen in to hear about that and more!

Nov 02, 202001:07:31
Episode 6 - Lord Peter Wimsey, snobbish Lord or suffering Aristocat?

Episode 6 - Lord Peter Wimsey, snobbish Lord or suffering Aristocat?

I'm talking about Dorothy L. Sayer's detective Lord Peter Wimsey. 
Interesting guy I must say. 
I can't wait to read some of his stories and find out the stuff I tell you about in this episode!

Oct 18, 202026:20
Episode 5 - Deduction, Induction or Abduction?

Episode 5 - Deduction, Induction or Abduction?

Hey, welcome to episode 5, where I will explore the myth about deduction and our detectives, especially Sherlock Holmes! 

Sep 08, 202032:26
Episode 4 - Miss Marple, the country sleuth

Episode 4 - Miss Marple, the country sleuth

Welcome to Episode 4!
This time, we cover the queen of female detectives, Miss Jane Marple. 
Notorious spinster and country sleuth!

Aug 03, 202023:60
Episode 3 - Hercule Poirot, the not so harmless Mr. Egghead

Episode 3 - Hercule Poirot, the not so harmless Mr. Egghead

Welcome to the podcast about crime fiction's leading characters. We cover the story of one fictional detective in every episode. 
Today we talk about the belgium superstar detective Hercule Poirot. Smart, arrogant, strict and with a funny appearance. What a character! 
Find out more on why he is in my top 3 of the best fictional detectives ever!

Jul 18, 202044:58
Episode 2 - Auguste Dupin, the first ever & The Murders in the Rue Morgue

Episode 2 - Auguste Dupin, the first ever & The Murders in the Rue Morgue

Welcome back to your favorite detective podcast!
Have you ever wondered, where the gentleman detective, we all so know and love comes from? I mean, who started the wave? Edgar Allan Poe? What does he have to do with anything? Tune in to find the answers!

Jul 13, 202037:02
Episode 1 - Sherlock Holmes

Episode 1 - Sherlock Holmes

Welcome to Episode 1 of Sherringford's Table Talk - your podcast for all things considering crime fiction's leading characters.

In each episode I will present you one of your favorite characters of crime fiction. I will talk about interesting side information and lead you through the character's ficitonal biography.

Join me, when I start the journey with the godfather of all detectives - Sherlock Holmes!

Jul 09, 202039:51