
7 audio drama lessons from Sherlock & Co. creators
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In this special episode recorded at the Podcast Show in London, Adam Jarrell and Joel Emery from Holy Smokes Audio discuss their journey from The Offensive to creating Sherlock & Co, the hit modern adaptation of Arthur Conan Doyle's stories. They share insights on found-footage audio drama techniques, building passionate fan communities, effective Patreon strategies, and working with Goalhanger Productions.
The duo reveal how they balance writing with production, create authentic podcast-style storytelling, and develop sustainable creative partnerships in the competitive audio drama landscape. Special thanks to Spiritland Podcast Studio in London for providing the recording equipment for this episode.
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