A daily love poem for February — with gentle commentary after each reading.

February Love Poem Series – Day 1: “Dover Beach” by Matthew Arnold

Welcome to The Porcupine Presents and our month-long celebration of love in all its forms.
Each day of February, we bring you a new poem — romantic, bittersweet, playful, or aching — followed by a brief reflection to deepen your listening experience.

Today’s poem is “Dover Beach” by Matthew Arnold, a work that explores love as an anchor in a world of uncertainty — the tension between beauty and despair, and the deep human longing for connection in a landscape where old certainties have slipped away.

After the poem, stay tuned for a short commentary discussing Arnold’s use of the sea as emotional metaphor, why the poem is often called a “honeymoon elegy,” and how its final plea for steadfast love still speaks powerfully to modern listeners — offering context, nuance, and a bit of literary delight.

Originally published: 1867
Approx. runtime: 6 minutes

Music in episode: “A Very Brady Special” by Kevin MacLeod

When everything collides, nothing stays the same.

WARNING: MATURE LANGUAGE AND SITUATIONS

🎧 Sherlock Holmes: The Last Analysis – Episode 6: “Convergence”

In Episode 6 of Sherlock Holmes: The Last Analysis, chaos and clarity arrive in the same breath. Molly Hooper’s unexpected return to Baker Street sends Sherlock spiraling into a frantic attempt at normalcy — a dinner, a clean flat, a sense of stability he’s never mastered. What begins as hospitality quickly unravels into confession, vulnerability, and a fragile reconnection years in the making.

But emotional turmoil is only half the storm. A misstep at the airport unleashes a diplomatic headache, a surprise appearance from Sherlock’s mother reveals more than he intended, and Molly’s presence stirs truths he can no longer outrun. As the evening unfolds, the case jolts forward: a new American lead surfaces, reshaping everything Holmes thought he understood about the threat closing in on them.

Tonight’s chapters mark a moment where relationships, revelations, and danger intersect — the point at which every thread in Sherlock’s life begins to converge.

Originally aired: January 2026
Approx. runtime: 31 minutes

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

The Hermit’s Cave – “The House on Lost Man’s Bluff” (1947)

Step back into the golden age of radio with The Hermit’s Cave, the long-running anthology known for its eerie atmosphere, pulpy thrills, and the unforgettable cackle of its mysterious narrator. In this 1947 classic, “The House on Lost Man’s Bluff,” a lone traveler seeks shelter on a stormy night — only to discover that the isolated hilltop house he enters holds secrets no living person should witness.

After the broadcast, stay tuned for bonus commentary and behind-the-scenes trivia — including how The Hermit’s Cave was produced across multiple local stations, why its sound effects became such a memorable part of its identity, and what gives this particular episode its enduring spooky charm.

Originally aired: 1947

Approx. runtime: 28 minutes