John Watson MD

Doctor🩺 British Army vet 🇬🇧 Podcaster🎙️ Based in London

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I'm sorry I've been a bit absent. But I have a good explanation: it's because we solved our first case! And what a case it was. It sure was something. This time I was lucky enough to be able to record it all. We were contacted by quite the illustrious client, so we'll have to keep their identity a secret. Took me ages to bleep out all the names in the recording. But it's worth a listen, even with all that bleeping. It has everything a true crime podcaster's heart desires. Mystery, murder and ming pottery. The three M's. I can't say too much without spoiling it. So go on and give it a listen.

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Hiya Dr. Watson, big fan of the podcast! I’m a tad ill and my vanilla ice cream tastes spicy. Should I be concerned?

Thank you very much for your kind words! I'm not an expert on vanilla ice cream. Maybe Sherlock can tell you which compounds might be responsible. He'll probably go on a 10-minute rant about the chemical composition of vanilla ice cream. But as a doctor, I can tell you that it's probably just the cold changing your taste perception. So it shouldn't be a cause for concern. But if your symptoms don't stop, please visit your GP. I'm just a podcaster and blogger who happens to be a doctor. I don't think I can give valid medical advice online. All I can say is lots of bed rest and warm drinks. Get well soon!

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The podcast turned out a little different than I intended. Or, better said, very different. It's not about veterans anymore. Except for me, I'm still a veteran and I'm in it. But it turned into a true crime podcast. Probably way more interesting to most people. You can thank my flatmate for that, @detectivesholmes. Now the podcast is about him and his work. I'm documenting his adventures. Being a detective, solving crimes, and all that. And, of course, about his own brilliant and bizarre self. I even named it after him, Sherlock & Co. If you wonder who the Co. is, that's me. The first episode is fully dedicated to him and our first meeting. It's called Mr. Sherlock Holmes. Finally got done with the editing. I hope you all enjoy it.

[detectivesholmes]

Did you get a Valentine's Day gift?

No. I don't need any Valentine's Day gifts. But I got myself my own gift. The gift of a hefty dose of oxymorphone. Much better than any flowers or chocolates could ever be.

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I noticed. Maybe flowers and some chocolate would be better for you than heroin. Doctor's orders.

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It's not heroin, it's oxymorphone. Didn't they teach you the difference in med school? It's not that difficult.

But you can provide chocolate and flowers for me at any time.

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I was an army doctor, not a doctor for substance use disorders. On the battlefield, I didn't need to know the difference between oxymorphone and heroin. I just needed to know how to patch up injured soldiers. What I know is that both are opiates and addictive. And not good for you. That's all I need to know.

You want chocolate and flowers? Why didn't you say so? I thought you didn't like that sort of thing.

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Did you get a Valentine's Day gift?

I don't think the dismembered goat's heart Sherlock left on the kitchen table was supposed to be a gift. I'm worried about what kind of goat diseases we might get now. But Mariana and I have exchanged a few chocolates. And Archie gave me a big cuddle, that's a gift too.

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Delicious. Make a Mediterranean stew with that goat heart. Fight food waste one at a time!

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The heart didn't really strike me as delicious. Or edible. Especially after Sherlock was done with it. Looked like a heart that had been violently stabbed and run over 10 times. In the end, it barely resembled a heart. Who knows what else he's done to it. So eating it would be a bad idea. Very bad idea. I agree that fighting food waste is important, but not when it's a goat's heart that's been experimented on and will give you at least 2 different diseases when eaten. As a doctor, I advise against that.

[detectivesholmes]

Did you get a Valentine's Day gift?

No. I don't need any Valentine's Day gifts. But I got myself my own gift. The gift of a hefty dose of oxymorphone. Much better than any flowers or chocolates could ever be.

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I noticed. Maybe flowers and some chocolate would be better for you than heroin. Doctor's orders.

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Did you get a Valentine's Day gift?

I don't think the dismembered goat's heart Sherlock left on the kitchen table was supposed to be a gift. I'm worried about what kind of goat diseases we might get now. But Mariana and I have exchanged a few chocolates. And Archie gave me a big cuddle, that's a gift too.

[detectivesholmes]

Don't be ridiculous, Watson. Goat diseases, really? You don't have to worry about any zoonotic diseases like campylobacteriosis, I worked very cleanly. You should rather worry about salmonellosis when you feed those ducks.

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Thanks. Very comforting.

[detectivesholmes]

Is that sarcasm?

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A bit.

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Did you get a Valentine's Day gift?

I don't think the dismembered goat's heart Sherlock left on the kitchen table was supposed to be a gift. I'm worried about what kind of goat diseases we might get now. But Mariana and I have exchanged a few chocolates. And Archie gave me a big cuddle, that's a gift too.

[detectivesholmes]

Don't be ridiculous, Watson. Goat diseases, really? You don't have to worry about any zoonotic diseases like campylobacteriosis, I worked very cleanly. You should rather worry about salmonellosis when you feed those ducks.

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Thanks. Very comforting.

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Did you get a Valentine's Day gift?

I don't think the dismembered goat's heart Sherlock left on the kitchen table was supposed to be a gift. I'm worried about what kind of goat diseases we might get now. But Mariana and I have exchanged a few chocolates. And Archie gave me a big cuddle, that's a gift too.

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happy valentine’s day, doc! remember that valentine’s day is not only about romantic love, but also about platonic and self love!! treat yourself to a good dinner and movie if you feel like it!!

Thank you! I hope you had a nice Valentine's Day too. Sorry for the late answer, I went to bed early. Maybe a bit too late of an answer, now it's not Valentine's Day anymore. But I did have a nice dinner yesterday, for what it's worth. You are right, there are many types of love! Even if I didn't have a date, I spent a nice day with my friends. Mariana and Archie were happy to see me. Sherlock probably too, even if he didn't show it while poking his goat's heart. Some weird experiment, don't ask. But I made the mistake and wished him a nice platonic Valentine's Day, and he started to rant about capitalism and beheading. So much for that. I'm still working on that self love, but it got better.

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Wow, 136 followers? Already? I guess that's my Valentine's Day gift, then. Thank you all, this is absolutely amazing! I can't believe people want to read what I have to say. Just some old army vet sharing a flat with a mad detective. I'm blown away by your nice comments and enthusiasm. Thank you!

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Happy Valentine's Day, everyone! ❤️

I don't have any date, so I'm spending my Valentine's Day at home with my flatmate. That sounds depressing, doesn't it? But I've got work to do. Editing and cutting all the audio that I recorded for my podcast. I've never edited audio before, so it's a learning process, bit difficult. Maybe making a podcast without any previous experience was a mistake. Sorry if any of it'll sound wonky. But I'm trying my best. I hope I'll finish it soon to show the world. Or the 5 people who'll listen to it.

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I know I said I would move out. But I decided to stay. Sounds crazy, I know! This weekend was, quite frankly, insane. Even more insane than the first night I spent at the new flat. Turns out my maniacal flatmate is a consulting detective. I've never heard of that before. I think he made that profession up, or at least the title. At first, I thought he's just one of those hobby detectives, a facebook sleuth. Not a professional, just some arrogant sod who thinks he's cleverer than the police and hides behind a laptop. But he's actually capable, believe it or not. He was consulted by the actual police on a real murder case. And he solved it! Unfortunately, I missed his little adventure, couldn't record any of it. But he told me all about it. And honestly, what he told me was one of the most extraordinary and fascinating things I've ever heard. And I was a soldier in the army! Absolutely brilliant. I decided to stay. Also, because the flat is nice, apart from the insane and noisy occupant. And I didn't find another flat that's as good and cheap as this one. So looks like I'll be staying then! He might be a madman, but he's a brilliant madman! Maybe that makes up for all the craziness I've to put up with living with him. I promise I won't miss another one of his adventures. Got my microphone locked and loaded.

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I'm moving in today. That should be done pretty quickly. I don't have much to pack, everything fits in a suitcase and a cardboard box. Lucas is probably overjoyed that I'm no longer occupying his sofa. Finally, a bed just for myself. Some long-needed proper rest. My aching back will be grateful.

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That's it! I'm moving out. No sane individual can endure that. He said I have PTSD when we first met. I might just have it now thanks to last night. Bloody hell! What a mad bastard! All this in just about 12 hours.

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Roommate from Hell Part 3

It's 5.24 a.m. I heard the ruckus from the living room again. So I went to check, and what do I see? My flatmate, armed with an enormous sword. Doing whatever the hell. Maybe slaying imaginary enemies. It's insane! I quickly retreated to the safety of my room. Or he might stab me. And now it's suddenly silent. Either he's gone to bed or stabbed himself to death. Either option seems too good to be true. At least he hasn't stabbed me. Yet. Maybe I can finally have some shut-eye now.

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Roommate from Hell Part 2

Psychopath update. It's now 3.14 a.m., and he fires off a gun. Inside the flat. I don't know what he is shooting at. I hope it's the wall and not something living. Maybe he is shooting himself for his next experiment. But the noise doesn't stop, so it's probably not that. Absolutely bonkers! The neighbours will probably call the police. They must hear that noise. Hopefully they do call the police, then it's quiet at least. I can probably give up on sleep tonight. Bollocks.

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Roommate from Hell Part 1

Welcome to episode one of roommate from hell. It's 2 a.m., and the maniac tortures his violin. And me. This is a bloody joke! Seems I won't be getting any rest.