Listen To Your Mysteries
Since the day we mailed the first letters of our very first mystery, many of you have written in to ask, “can I listen to my letters?” With the launch of the Dear Holmes private podcast, we’re pleased to finally be able to say “yes”. Starting today, active Dear Holmes members can listen to narrated recordings of each of their clue letters from their favorite podcast app.
Introducing the Dear Holmes Podcast
Ready to start listening to your mysteries? Click here to generate your personal podcast feed URL, or read the launch FAQ below to learn how to get started.
Not currently an active member, but still interested in hearing an episode? You can listen to a sample episode at the bottom of this page.
Podcast Q & A
Will the contents of each episode precisely match the paper version of my letters?
For the most part, yes. To avoid any inadvertent spoilers or hints, any graphical clues will be described in only vague terms. The narrator may also omit coded messages and other clues that wouldn’t be intelligible in audio form. For these clues, please refer to your paper letters.
When will new episodes be made available?
Each recording will be released 3-4 days after the corresponding letter leaves our office, so that (ideally) it arrives in your podcast feed at about the same time your letter arrives at your door.
What is a private podcast?
A private podcast is like a normal podcast, except that it’s only available to a specific group of authenticated users, each issued their own special RSS feed. Our private podcast is powered by Transistor.fm, a great independent hosting company, and available to anyone with an active Dear Holmes membership.
Can I listen to this podcast in my favorite podcast app?
Most likely, yes. Your personal feed is compatible with most popular podcast apps, including Apple podcasts, Pocketcasts, and Overcast (our recommendation for iOS users).
How do I start listening?
Visit this page to request your own personal RSS feed. Since each feed is tied to a membership, you’ll have to use the email address connected to your account (If your email has changed since your order, you can reach out to our support team to update it).
After submitting the feed request form, you’ll receive an email with your personal RSS feed, and instructions for setting it up in your podcast app.
Can I hear a sample episode?
Yes. We’ve embedded a sample episode below, for your listening pleasure.
We’re just getting started with this program, so please pardon any initial hiccups, but we’re very excited to finally offer an audio accompaniment to your mysteries.