Best Kit and Sherlock Podcasts (2026)

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Packhorse Librarians - What?!! 28:36

4h ago28:36

28:36

Send us a text This week's episode is about the Packhorse Librarians of Kentucky. 96 women of rural Kentucky rode up to 100 miles per week on horses and mules delivery books to remote, isolated corners of the Appalachia Mountains from 1935 to 1943. They are the true unsung heroes of America. Join Kit and Sherlock to hear the story of how it started…

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[Part 1] 9 Science-based Life Hacks to Improve your English Learning Potential in 2026 🧠 [970] 1:32:57

6d ago1:32:57

1:32:57

[970] Part 1 of 2. An English podcast about simple habits you can introduce in your life, to be in top condition for learning English all year long. This is all backed up by scientific research into how our brains work, how we learn language, and how little changes in our behaviour can help us perform better and achieve more in the time we are give…

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First Women Stand Up Comedians! 27:10

7d ago27:10

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Send us a text Before Phyllis Diller and Totie Fields, women did not do stand-up comedy. Phyllis and Totie paved the way for women comedians in a male dominated profession despite having to fight their way through personal hardships. Join Kit and Sherlock to hear more about the amazing journey these two women had and how they changed comedy for wom…

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WORLD NEWS QUIZ 2025 🌍 with Stephen from SEND7 Podcast [969] 2:01:31

13d ago2:01:31

2:01:31

[969] It's time for the annual World News Quiz with 20 questions about some of the curious news stories of 2025. Stephen Devincenzi from the SEND7 podcast is the quizmaster. Can you I improve on my poor performance from last year? Can you beat me? Take a trip through some news highlights from this year. Full transcript available as usual. ⛑️ Donate…

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The Words of the Year 2025 📖 with Amber & Paul [968] 1:46:47

12d ago1:46:47

1:46:47

[968] The Collins Dictionary Words of the Year is a list of 10 words which capture the cultural zeitgeist - the spirit of the times that we are living in now. These are new words, picked by Collins, which reflect big issues that people have been talking about over the last 12 months. In this conversation, Amber, Paul & I discuss the impact of AI, t…

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Mrs. Claus! Another Hero of Christmas 11:39

19d ago11:39

11:39

Send us a text Do we really know where Mrs. Claus comes from, what she does, who she is? Talk about an unsung hero! Join Kit and Sherlock as they reveal the history of Mrs. Claus. SPOILER ALERT! If you haven't watched the TV show "Ozark" you want to skip 5 seconds between 7:50 and 7:55. Sherlock let an important plot point slip. Bad Sherlock! See p…

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Robbing the Louvre 👑 Escaping to Nigeria 🏃‍♂️ with Amber & Paul [967] Catching Up #16 1:20:25

20d ago1:20:25

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[967] A conversation in the podcastle with my pals Amber & Paul. In this one we chat about Paul's ambitious international marathon plans (what is he running from exactly?) what Amber knows about the famous robbery of the Louvre this year, and Paul's dramatic "Jason Bourne" situation which he faced in West Africa recently. Listen to some spontaneous…

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Georgia Tann Stole Over 5,000 Children 29:32

26d ago29:32

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Send us a text How did single mothers manage to protect their children during a time when the children could be snatched away from them for no good reason? Not only was there very little help for single mothers in the 1950s, there was also the threat of their children being taken away by people like the despicable Georgia Tann who ran a black marke…

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The Ramble Before Christmas 🎄 [966] Listen & Learn English with Luke 2:55:27

27d ago2:55:27

2:55:27

[966] Here is a super-long seasonal rambling episode, which you can listen to while wrapping presents, finishing some last-minute gift shopping, or (if you don't celebrate Christmas) just doing whatever you normally do in December. This is a long one, but the more you listen, the more it will help your English! 💪🎅 📄 Get the PDF with all my notes he…

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BULLFIGHTERS! 39:16

1M ago39:16

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Send us a text It's a controversial topic but this episode does not debate the sport of bullfighting but brings attention to the American women who crossed the border to become bullfighters. From the 1950s with Patricia McCormick (bullfighter, artist, secretary) and Bette Ford (New York model, bullfighter, actor) to the 1970s with Raquel Martinez (…

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The Kit-Bag (Learn English with a Short Story) [965] 1:51:13

29d ago1:51:13

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[965] It is traditional to tell a scary story at Christmas time, so here is one for this year's festive season. The Kit-Bag by Algernon Blackwood is a classic scary tale which will give you a chill, while you stay cosy and warm indoors this winter. Listen and I will explain a lot of vocabulary which comes up in the story. Get the episode PDF with s…

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Clara Barton - who was she really? 32:10

1M ago32:10

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Send us a text Clara Barton is one of the few women in our history books but is her story really told? She wasn't a trained nurse, she was an administrator who organized medical supplies to the battlefields of the Civil War. But that's not only what she did. Join Kit and Sherlock to hear the WHOLE story of Clara Barton. See pictures and additional …

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A Cosy Rambling Episode at Home [964] 1:10:27

1M ago1:10:27

1:10:27

In this audio-only episode today you can join me at home as I potter around, and take time to relax while recording a rambling episode for you to enjoy. Enjoy the sounds of street noise outside, and my attempts to find the most comfortable spot in my flat where I can ramble about various things, including several robberies in Paris - one of which i…

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Women Heroes of the American Revolutionary War 31:24

2M ago31:24

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Send us a text It wasn't just the men who fought during the American Revolutionary War! Some women fought as soldiers, some as journalists, some as spies and some who rallied to fight against the food shortage by conducting 30 food riots. Do you know who printed the Declaration of Independence? Join Kit and Sherlock for another episode of Badass Wo…

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Talking Therapy, Mental Health & Counselling with Emma Camara Ortega [963] 1:24:37

2M ago1:24:37

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[963] Emma Camara Ortega and I worked together as English teachers years ago, but since then Emma has become a licensed counsellor and therapist - helping people with their mental health. In this episode, Emma talks to me about what is involved in counselling, and we discuss some everyday habits to promote good mental health. This should be full of…

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Martha Gellhorn - Greatest War Correspondent 21:23

2M ago21:23

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Send us a text Martha Gellhorn was one of the greatest war correspondent of the 20th Century. When she was refused credentials as a reporter to cover the WW2 invasion of Normandy, France, otherwise known as D-Day, she didn't take "no" for an answer. She stowed away on a hospital ship and was the only woman to be on Omaha Beach on the day of the inv…

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The Door in the Wall 🚪 (Learn English with a Short Story) [962] 1:59:51

2M ago1:59:51

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[962] Time for another short story on LEP. This one is about a man who has a wondrous experience as a child, which then haunts him for the rest of his adult life. Listen as I read the story to you, and then ramble about its meaning, interpretations and how it evoked some strong memories and strange feelings in me. Then there is a vocabulary review …

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She Made a Fortune by Eavesdropping on Wealthy Men 30:50

2M ago30:50

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Send us a text Mary Ellen Pleasant made a fortune as a domestic by listening to the conversations of the white men of means that she was serving. She listened and invested making millions. Then she shared all her millions with people who needed help whether they were slaves running for freedom or women who needed help finding independence. Join Kit…

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Emma from MmmEnglish and Hey Lady! [961] 1:18:44

2M ago1:18:44

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[961] Emma Jakobi is the host of MmmEnglish on YouTube, and now the online community Hey Lady! In this episode Emma joins me for a chat about living on the remote Western coast of Australia, "blowing up" on YouTube, her decision to step away from MmmEnglish to focus on Hey Lady! Also, her thoughts on the rise of AI, and some fun facts about singing…

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Women Making History - An Explorer and a Daredevil! 26:58

2M ago26:58

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Send us a text Louise Arner Boyd was the first woman to explore the Arctic in the 1920s. Annie Edson Taylor was the first person to plunge over Niagara Falls in a barrel - at the age of 63! Join Kit and Sherlock for the details of these amazing women who found a way to make their mark! See pictures and additional information about Badass Women of A…

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Fine Distinctions & Subtle Shades of Meaning 📖 (with Eli Burnstein) [960] 1:58:47

2M ago1:58:47

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A particularly useful and interesting episode for you today - a conversation about English words which are very similar, but crucially, not the same. My guest Eli Burnstein is the author of “Dictionary of Fine Distinctions” - a book which aims to bring clarity to English words. Expect a funny discussion about subtle shades of meaning between words …

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Women Who Followed Their Passions 26:31

2M ago26:31

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Send us a text Florence Parpart, inventor extraordinaire! Beginning at the age of 25 she revolutionized health and safety with two very different inventions. Margo Jones was instrumental in bringing professional theater to cities across the country. Join Kit and Sherlock for the details about these two amazing women who should be in our history boo…

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How to Learn English with my podcast 🎧 [959] 1:09:54

3M ago1:09:54

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People keep asking me in comments, "How can I learn English with your podcast?" so in this episode I am answering that question as simply, directly and efficiently as possible. Expect advice about improving your English across the 4 skills of listening, reading, speaking and writing, and the language systems of grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation an…

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When Women Ruled Hollywood 29:01

3M ago29:01

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Send us a text From the late 1800s through the late 1920s women were a major force in filmmaking. They were producers, directors, screenwriters and editors. They were innovative in not only storytelling but in new methods of filmmaking. Then the Wall Street backed men saw the potential of big business and forced the independent studios of the day (…

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A Free Sample of LEP Premium Series 71 🏆 Vocabulary & Pronunciation [958] 46:21

3M ago46:21

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Sign up to LEP Premium here 👉 https://www.teacherluke.co.uk/premium If you have ever wondered what happens in premium episodes, this episode will show you. I'll play you some clips from the latest series (P71) including some vocabulary explanations, memory quiz questions, pronunciation practice and discussion questions for speaking practice. For th…

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SPIES! 38:39

3M ago38:39

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Send us a text If you don't know Josephine Baker or think you know Josephine Baker, think again. The most celebrated American entertainer around the world was also one of the best spies during WW2. Also, one of the greatest spies during WW2 was Virginia Hall. The Nazis hated her because she outsmarted them for years. Join Kit and Sherlock for the i…

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More Questions of English & Listener Comments 🙋🏽‍♀️ Bits & Bobs 5 [957] 1:32:36

3M ago1:32:36

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How many words are there in English? How many do you really need to know? And how many words have I spoken on this podcast? 🧐 Also, what is shadowing, and how should you do it? Can you do episodes about different English accents? What are your top 10 countries for this podcast? In this episode of Luke’s English Podcast, I answer listener questions …

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Women Who Built and Maintained the Railroads 30:33

3M ago30:33

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Thompson Originals 💿 (A Chat with My Brother) [956] 1:35:14

3M ago1:35:14

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My brother James joins me again on the podcast for a rambling chat about diverse topics such as: trousers 👖 sandwiches 🥪 gangster films 🍿 the work of Edgar Allan Poe 📖 vinyl and cassettes 🎵 memories of living together 🎮 annoying behaviour 😤 and English words and grammar that irritate people 😠 plus James has a new vinyl EP out now on Ooz records. Tr…

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Crazy Fads Over the Centuries 27:19

3M ago27:19

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Send us a text There have been crazy fads throughout the centuries. Hair Pinning Ring Turning Flagpole Sitting Phonebooth Stuffing Goldfish Swallowing Panty Raids Streaking As well as flammable fashion fads that have cost lives. What fads are we following today that risk our health? Join Kit and Sherlock as they explore 180 years of the fun and ugl…

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Let’s do a REAL C1 English Test! 🙇‍♂️ (CAE Use of English) [955] 1:14:34

3M ago1:14:34

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In episode 949 I did an online test which claimed to be for C1 level, but let's be honest - it was more like an intermediate level, the questions were rubbish and it was ultimately a useless scam. This time I'm taking a proper C1 English test - the Use of English section from a Cambridge CAE exam. Let's see what is required to pass this, and what b…

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The Great Escape from Slavery 33:29

4M ago33:29

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Send us a text The story of Ellen and William Craft's escape from slavery in 1848 is epic. Disguised as a white man Ellen travelled 1,000 miles with her husband acting as her slave in order to obtain freedom from the torment of having no rights to be a free American. Join Kit and Sherlock as they travel this perilous journey with Ellen and William.…

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Holiday Hell 🔥 Serious Sandcastles 🏰 & AI Inbreeding 🤖 with Amber & Paul [954] Catching Up #15 56:39

4M ago56:39

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The Pod-Pals are back on the podcast for another catching up session! Recorded just after the summer holidays, there is talk of Paul's hatred of the beach 🏖️, the English tradition of building epic sandcastles 🏰, other famous people with our names (including an "evil" teacherluke 👿) and what AI gets completely wrong about us 🤦. PDF transcript avail…

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