Ben Abramson

“my strange old book-collector” [EMPT]         Ben Abramson with Vincent Starrett at a signing event for ‘Books Alive’ Circa 1940. Location Unknown / Photographer Unknown (Source: )         There are some Sherlockians we wish we could have interviewed for this program — individuals long gone but fondly remembered — whose unique perspectives would be a boon to our listeners. Unfortunately, most of them are beyond our reach. In this case however, we have one who is available to us but comes to us in a prepackaged interview. Ben Abramson, BSI ("The Beryl Coronet") was a bookseller and the first publisher of The Baker Street Journal. And he sat for an interview on the radio in 1954. We share Ben's background, his early days as a bookseller, his move from Chicago to New York City, his association with some of the Sherlockian greats such as Vincent Starrett, Edgar W. Smith, and Peter Blau, and trace the rise and tragic fall of the BSJ and of Ben himself.  The winner of the previous episode's Canonical Couplet is revealed and we share yet another couplet for your identification. The winner will receive a copy of an Old Series BSJ as published by Ben. Send your answer to comment @ ihearofsherlock .com by August 14, 2023 at 11:59 a.m. EST. All listeners are eligible to play.   If you become a , not only will you help to ensure we can keep doing what we do, covering file hosting costs, production, and transcription services, but we have thank-you gifts at certain tiers and ad-free versions of the episodes for all patrons.         Sponsors    is the premier publisher of books about Sherlock Holmes and Arthur Conan Doyle.  brings the best in new Sherlock Holmes novels, biographies, graphic novels and short story collections every month. With over 400 books it's the largest catalogue of new Sherlock Holmes books in the world.      Would you care to advertise with us? You can find . Let's chat!    Links  This episode:  The main source for this episode was the blog   from the BSI Archival Series(Abebooks)  (Phillip Shreffler)  (Studies in Starrett) Other episodes mentioned:      Also available on , , and  News about , , and  Previous Episodes mentioned:   (with Vincent Wright)      Many more links, articles, and images are available in our Flipboard magazine at   as well as through our accounts on , , , and .       And would you consider leaving us a rating and review? It would help other Sherlockians to find us.   Your thoughts on the show? Leave a comment below, send us an email (comment AT ihearofsherlock DOT com), call us at 5-1895-221B-5. That's (518) 952-2125.

Ben Abramson Speaks

“Out came the official notebook” [WIST]         As we know from experience with Jonas Oldacre, when a builder puts his mind to something, he can really go far. In the case of Raymond Farney though, it concerns something that began as a personal project but ended up becoming a book — a reference book of more than 600 pages: A Study in Sherlock - Watson's Notebook. This unique tome is a wonderful companion to anyone who's reading the Sherlock Holmes canon, either for pleasure or for research purposes. We highlight some uses, ponder with Ray over the amount of time Watson spent at 221B Baker Street, and consider the possibilities of a follow-up work. We announce the winner of last episode's Canonical Couplet (a LEGO figure and book are headed their way) and introduce another one. Some material from the bulging vaults at IHOSE headquarters will go to the winner of yet another couplet we share in this episode. Send your answer to comment @ ihearofsherlock .com by July 29, 2023 at 11:59 a.m. EST. All listeners are eligible to play. Special bonus content: We have a poll for our Patreon supporters. If you'd like to add your voice, consider supporting us for as little as $1 a month.     If you become a , not only will you help to ensure we can keep doing what we do, covering file hosting costs, production, and transcription services, but we have thank-you gifts at certain tiers and ad-free versions of the episodes for all patrons.         Sponsors    is the premier publisher of books about Sherlock Holmes and Arthur Conan Doyle.  brings the best in new Sherlock Holmes novels, biographies, graphic novels and short story collections every month. With over 400 books it's the largest catalogue of new Sherlock Holmes books in the world.      Would you care to advertise with us? You can find . Let's chat!    Links     This episode:   by Raymond G. Farney (Amazon) Also available on , , and  News about , , and  Previous Episodes mentioned:   (with Vincent Wright)      Many more links, articles, and images are available in our Flipboard magazine at   as well as through our accounts on , , , and .       And would you consider leaving us a rating and review? It would help other Sherlockians to find us.   Your thoughts on the show? Leave a comment below, send us an email (comment AT ihearofsherlock DOT com), call us at 5-1895-221B-5. That's (518) 952-2125.      Transcript We are so grateful for your support , which makes our transcripts possible. Every amount helps. A transcript will be here soon.

A Study in Sherlock - Watson's Notebook

“a cascade of children's bricks” [TWIS]         Sherlock Holmes has been given form thanks to artists like Sidney Paget, Frederic Dorr Steele, Howard Elcock, Frank Wiles, and Arthur Twidle. He has sprung to life from the stage and screen through the magic of William Gillette, Eille Norwood, Basil Rathbone, Peter Cushing, Jeremy Brett, and Benedict Cumberbatch. But James Macaluso has made a world where Sherlock Holmes is universally relatable: through the Re-Imagined Sherlock Holmes in LEGO building bricks. His imagination and ingenuity have combined to transform some of Sidney Paget's iconic illustrations into LEGO scenes that are remarkably faithful to the original. How did he do it? Where did he find the pieces? James tells us his story and takes us through his creations which include works inspired by Edward Gorey, other non-Sherlockian stories that he has similarly illustrated, and what we might expect next. We have a straightforward Canonical Couplet this time. You ought to play, because the winner, who'll be randomly chosen from all correct responses, will receive not only a copy of one of James's books, but also a Sherlockian LEGO figure. Send your answer to comment @ ihearofsherlock .com by July 14, 2023 at 11:59 a.m. EST. All listeners are eligible to play. Special bonus content: Our Patreon supporters can  from James's books.      If you become a , not only will you help to ensure we can keep doing what we do, covering file hosting costs, production, and transcription services, but we have thank-you gifts at certain tiers and ad-free versions of the episodes for all patrons.             Sponsors    is the premier publisher of books about Sherlock Holmes and Arthur Conan Doyle.  brings the best in new Sherlock Holmes novels, biographies, graphic novels and short story collections every month. With over 400 books it's the largest catalogue of new Sherlock Holmes books in the world.      Would you care to advertise with us? You can find . Let's chat!    Links  This episode:   (website)   (website) Also available on , , and  News about , , and  Previous Episodes mentioned:   (with Rebecca Romney)      Many more links, articles, and images are available in our Flipboard magazine at   as well as through our accounts on , , , and .       And would you consider leaving us a rating and review? It would help other Sherlockians to find us.   Your thoughts on the show? Leave a comment below, send us an email (comment AT ihearofsherlock DOT com), call us at 5-1895-221B-5. That's (518) 952-2125.

Sherlock Holmes Re-Imagined

“an event of extreme importance” [SIGN]         There seems to be an explosion of Sherlock Holmes events of late. And the second outing of Holmes in the Heartland is an excellent entry in that horse race. Rob Nunn, BSI ("Elementary") and Heather Hinson of the Parallel Case of St. Louis join us to talk about this pandemic-delayed event that is taking place July 28–30, 2023 at the Sheraton Westport Plaza Hotel in St. Louis, Missouri. The clever theme for this second entry in the Heartland series is "Arch Enemies," and features a wide array of Sherlockian speakers, vendors, and plenty of activities for all attendees. Listen to this funny and informative interview to hear what to expect and how to participate. This episode's Canonical Couplet is an easy one! If you can't solve this, you shouldn't call yourself a Sherlockian. We've got something special from the IHOSE Vaults for our winner. Send your answer to comment @ ihearofsherlock .com by June 29, 2023 at 11:59 a.m. EST. All listeners are eligible to play.     If you become a , not only will you help to ensure we can keep doing what we do, covering file hosting costs, production, and transcription services, but we have thank-you gifts at certain tiers and ad-free versions of the episodes for all patrons.        Sponsors    is the premier publisher of books about Sherlock Holmes and Arthur Conan Doyle.  brings the best in new Sherlock Holmes novels, biographies, graphic novels and short story collections every month. With over 400 books it's the largest catalogue of new Sherlock Holmes books in the world.      Would you care to advertise with us? You can find . Let's chat!    Links  This episode:   -    Previous Episodes mentioned:   (interview with Rob Nunn)  (interview with Rob Nunn)  (interview with Rob Nunn &amp; Peter Eckrich)  (interview with Brad Keefauver and Rob Nunn)  (discussion of Sherlockian societies) s (with Russell Merritt)  (with Russell Merritt)            Many more links, articles, and images are available in our Flipboard magazine at   as well as through our accounts on , , , and .       And would you consider leaving us a rating and review? It would help other Sherlockians to find us.   Your thoughts on the show? Leave a comment below, send us an email (comment AT ihearofsherlock DOT com), call us at 5-1895-221B-5. That's (518) 952-2125.

Holmes in the Heartland

Ken Ludwig

“Look how close they play the game” [3GAB]         Ken Ludwig, BSI ("Jack Stapleton") has seen his plays, Sherlockian and otherwise, grace the stage and win awards since the 1980s. And Ashley Polasek, BSI ("Singlestick") took on the role of Executive Director of the Ken Ludwig Company in 2022. Together, the two join us to talk about Ken's latest Sherlockian play, Moriarty, which premiered at the Cleveland Playhouse in April and May of 2023. But the discussion goes well beyond that to include Ken's other works, how Covid affected the play, how the creative process works, how Ashley's unique background and expertise are perfectly suited to her role, and more. Learn how this dynamic duo play off of each other's strengths to help make everything Ken Ludwig does even more successful. Whether you're a fan of the theater, the creative process, just interested in how a Sherlock Holmes piece comes to life, this is a discussion you won't want to miss. And make sure you listen in for Ken's next Sherlock Holmes play, which he mentions here. The Canonical Couplet is here for a chance to win! We can't offer tickets to Ken's play, but we can give you a piece of theatrical Sherlockiana from the IHOSE Vaults. Send your answer to comment @ ihearofsherlock .com by June 14, 2023 at 11:59 a.m. EST. All listeners are eligible to play.     If you become a , not only will you help to ensure we can keep doing what we do, covering file hosting costs, production, and transcription services, but we have thank-you gifts at certain tiers and ad-free versions of the episodes for all patrons.         Sponsors    is the premier publisher of books about Sherlock Holmes and Arthur Conan Doyle.  brings the best in new Sherlock Holmes novels, biographies, graphic novels and short story collections every month. With over 400 books it's the largest catalogue of new Sherlock Holmes books in the world.      Would you care to advertise with us? You can find . Let's chat!    Links  This episode:    at the Cleveland Playhouse  by Ken Ludwig  by Northrop Frye  Previous Episodes mentioned:                  Many more links, articles, and images are available in our Flipboard magazine at   as well as through our accounts on , , , and .       And would you consider leaving us a rating and review? It would help other Sherlockians to find us.   Your thoughts on the show? Leave a comment below, send us an email (comment AT ihearofsherlock DOT com), call us at 5-1895-221B-5. That's (518) 952-2125.

Ken Ludwig's Moriarty

“some stuff that would suit my editor” [VALL]         It's not that often that editor's door at The Baker Street Journal swings open. In fact, the last time it happened was at the turn of the century. But this January, Dan Andriacco, BSI ("St. Saviour’s, Near King’s Cross") was announced as the newest editor of the BSJ. Dan assumes the seat that Steve Rothman, BSI, 2s. ("The Valley of Fear") has aptly occupied for 23 years (hear our interview with Steve in Episode 221), but he is not alone. Dan has brought not only a cadre of people to fill various roles, but he has also brought a lifetime of writing and editing. What are Dan's priorities for the Journal? How will its pages change and possibly appeal to a wider audience? What can we expect in the next issue? And most importantly, what is the Christmas Annual about this year? The answers await.  The Canonical Couplet is here for a chance to win BIG! If you submit a correct answer and we choose your name randomly chosen, you'll get a copy of Dan's very first issue of the BSJ. Send your answer to comment @ ihearofsherlock .com by May 29, 2023 at 11:59 a.m. EST. All listeners are eligible to play.    If you become a , not only will you help to ensure we can keep doing what we do, covering file hosting costs, production, and transcription services, but we have thank-you gifts at certain tiers and ad-free versions of the episodes for all patrons.             Sponsors    is the premier publisher of books about Sherlock Holmes and Arthur Conan Doyle.  is a publishing dynamo, with new titles every week. They're sure to have loads of options for your Sherlock Holmes-related needs.      Would you care to advertise with us? You can find . Let's chat!    Links  This episode:   (Dan's website)     Contact the BSJ editor at bsj.editor @ gmail.com Previous Episodes mentioned (in order):            Many more links, articles, and images are available in our Flipboard magazine at   as well as through our accounts on , , , and .       And would you consider leaving us a rating and review? It would help other Sherlockians to find us.   Your thoughts on the show? Leave a comment below, send us an email (comment AT ihearofsherlock DOT com), call us at 5-1895-221B-5. That's (518) 952-2125.

“some stuff that would suit my editor” [VALL]    It's not that often that editor's door at The Baker Street Journal swings open. In fact, the last time it happened was at the turn of the century. But this January, Dan Andriacco, BSI ("St. Saviour’s, Near King’s Cross") was announced as the newest editor of the BSJ. Dan assumes the seat that Steve Rothman, BSI, 2s. ("The Valley of Fear") has aptly occupied for 23 years (hear our interview with Steve in Episode 221), but he is not alone. Dan has brought not only a cadre of people to fill various roles, but he has also brought a lifetime of writing and editing. What are Dan's priorities for the Journal? How will its pages change and possibly appeal to a wider audience? What can we expect in the next issue? And most importantly, what is the Christmas Annual about this year? The answers await.  The Canonical Couplet is here for a chance to win BIG! If you submit a correct answer and we choose your name randomly chosen, you'll get a copy of Dan's very first issue of the BSJ. Send your answer to comment @ ihearofsherlock .com by May 29, 2023 at 11:59 a.m. EST. All listeners are eligible to play. If you become a , not only will you help to ensure we can keep doing what we do, covering file hosting costs, production, and transcription services, but we have thank-you gifts at certain tiers and ad-free versions of the episodes for all patrons.       Sponsors  is the premier publisher of books about Sherlock Holmes and Arthur Conan Doyle.  is a publishing dynamo, with new titles every week. They're sure to have loads of options for your Sherlock Holmes-related needs.   Would you care to advertise with us? You can find . Let's chat!   Links This episode:  (Dan's website) Contact the BSJ editor at bsj.editor @ <a href="http://gmail.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">gmail.com</a> Previous Episodes mentioned (in order):     Many more links, articles, and images are available in our Flipboard magazine at   as well as through our accounts on , , , and .     And would you consider leaving us a rating and review? It would help other Sherlockians to find us.   Your thoughts on the show? Leave a comment below, send us an email (comment AT ihearofsherlock DOT com), call us at 5-1895-221B-5. That's (518) 952-2125.

The Baker Street Journal's New Editor

“Children, my dear boy, children.” [GREE]         Parenting is a mystery to everyone — even to Sherlock Holmes. That's the premise of the books brought to us by author Arye Dworken and illustrator Mike Weinreb. Eleanor and Alistair Holmes are lucky enough to have Sherlock Holmes for a father, but Holmes isn't quite as sure of himself at home as he is at work. This is the recurring theme that Dworken first explored in Sherlock Holmes and the Dinnertime Mystery and examines from another angle in Sherlock Holmes and a Father's Time. Arye Dworken joins us to discuss his enduring love of Sherlock Holmes and how he expresses it in these delightful children's books, examining issues that haunt all parents, from work-life balance to the day-in and day-out routine of meal preparation.  In this discussion about children's literature, we talk about authors we love and methods they've used, together with Dworken's inspiration, his choice of illustrator, and where the series goes next. The Canonical Couplet should be an easy one. Don't miss this chance! If you submit a correct answer and we choose your name randomly chosen, you'll get a copy of one of Arye's books. Send your answer to comment @ ihearofsherlock .com by May 14, 2023 at 11:59 a.m. EST. All listeners are eligible to play.   If you become a , not only will you help to ensure we can keep doing what we do, covering file hosting costs, production, and transcription services, but we have thank-you gifts at certain tiers and ad-free versions of the episodes for all patrons.   For this episode, our patrons can see illustrations from inside each of the two books in the series.         Sponsors    is the premier publisher of books about Sherlock Holmes and Arthur Conan Doyle.  is a publishing dynamo, with new titles every week. They're sure to have loads of options for your Sherlock Holmes-related needs.      Would you care to advertise with us? You can find . Let's chat!    Links     This episode:   by Arye Dworken &amp; Michael Weinreb (Amazon)  by Arye Dworken &amp; Michael Weinreb (Kickstarter)  (website)  by Dr. Seuss (text)  (YouTube) Previous Episodes mentioned (in order):                     Many more links, articles, and images are available in our Flipboard magazine at   as well as through our accounts on , , , and .       And would you consider leaving us a rating and review? It would help other Sherlockians to find us.   Your thoughts on the show? Leave a comment below, send us an email (comment AT ihearofsherlock DOT com), call us at 5-1895-221B-5. That's (518) 952-2125.

Sherlock Holmes: A Father's Time

“see how beautifully the spring works” [STUD]        The world of Sherlock Holmes enthusiasts is alive and blooming! It is the spring, after all. And with such a season of renewal, we see continued interest and growth in activities and interests around Sherlock Holmes. A number of Sherlockian conferences and gatherings are happening, all around the country. Individual Sherlockians (namely, our listeners) are making themselves known not only to us but to new audiences as well. And online there are always fun groups of people making the Sherlockian world more interesting. We have tons of great links to help you discover these events, people, and content, so make sure you check them out in the show notes. The Canonical Couplet features another brain-teaser. But we promise to go easy on your brains. If you're the lucky winner whose correct entry is randomly chosen, you'll be the recipient of a copy of the Winter 2022 Baker Street Journal. Send your answer to comment @ ihearofsherlock .com by April 29, 2023 at 11:59 a.m. EST. The winner will be chosen at random from among all the correct answers. All listeners are eligible to play.   If you become a , not only will you help to ensure we can keep doing what we do, covering file hosting costs, production, and transcription services, but we have thank-you gifts at certain tiers and ad-free versions of the episodes for all patrons.       Sponsors    is the premier publisher of books about Sherlock Holmes and Arthur Conan Doyle.  is a publishing dynamo, with new titles every week. They're sure to have loads of options for your Sherlock Holmes-related needs.      Would you care to advertise with us? You can find . Let's chat!    Links  This episode:       "" on    Previous Episodes mentioned (in order):   &amp; : Sherlockian 101                 Many more links, articles, and images are available in our Flipboard magazine at   as well as through our accounts on , , , and .       And would you consider leaving us a rating and review? It would help other Sherlockians to find us.   Your thoughts on the show? Leave a comment below, send us an email (comment AT ihearofsherlock DOT com), call us at 5-1895-221B-5. That's (518) 952-2125.

Embellishments in the Sherlockian Spring

“there is nothing more stimulating” [HOUN]         The latest entry in the BSI Press Professions series is a sequel: Stimulating Medicine: More Nerve and Knowledge: Doctors, Medicine, and the Sherlockian Canon. What makes it even more interesting is that it was developed during the pandemic.   Bob Katz, BSI ("Dr. Ainstree") and Andy Solberg, BSI ("Professor Coram") joined forces for the sixth time, and join us for a sixth time to discuss this volume. More than the people, tools, and places that made up Nerve and Knowledge, this volume delves deeper into the world of medicine and into the human psyche itself. The Canonical Couplet features some erstwhile entries from ChatGPT, as well as the actual puzzle for you to solve: two lines of poetry that summarize one of the 60 stories. If you're the lucky winner whose correct entry is randomly chosen, you'll be the recipient of a copy of Stimulating Medicine. Send your answer to comment @ ihearofsherlock .com by April 14, 2023 at 11:59 a.m. EST. The winner will be chosen at random from among all the correct answers. All listeners are eligible to play.     If you become a , not only will you help to ensure we can keep doing what we do, covering file hosting costs, production, and transcription services, but we have thank-you gifts at certain tiers and ad-free versions of the episodes for all patrons.         Sponsors    is the premier publisher of books about Sherlock Holmes and Arthur Conan Doyle.  is a publishing dynamo, with new titles every week. They're sure to have loads of options for your Sherlock Holmes-related needs.      Would you care to advertise with us? You can find . Let's chat!    Links  This episode:   (BSI Press)  (BSI Press) Previous Episodes mentioned:            Many more links, articles, and images are available in our Flipboard magazine at   as well as through our accounts on , , , and .       And would you consider leaving us a rating and review? It would help other Sherlockians to find us.   Your thoughts on the show? Leave a comment below, send us an email (comment AT ihearofsherlock DOT com), call us at 5-1895-221B-5. That's (518) 952-2125.      Transcript We are so grateful for your support , which makes our transcripts possible. Every amount helps. A transcript will be here soon.                --

Stimulating Medicine

“Well up in belladonna, opium, and poisons generally” [STUD]         There's a large number of Sherlock Holmes stories that involve poisons or toxins. Once you begin to tally them up, you may be surprised, as was our guest in this episode. Marina Stajic, BSI ("Curare"), ASH ("Lady Frances Carfax") has written and presented extensively on Sherlock Holmes and poisons. Her chosen profession makes her the ideal individual to do this: she was a forensic toxicologist. Her Sherlockian scholarship has appeared in The Baker Street Journal, The Sherlock Holmes Journal, The Serpentine Muse, and numerous BSI Press books. Marina joined us to talk about the confluence of her career and her Sherlockian interests, her assessment of Sherlock Holmes's abilities regarding poisons and toxins, and shares the story behind her infamous display of Edwardian undergarments. It looks like last episode's big surprise caught our listeners' attention: we have a winner of the the Canonical Couplet quiz — plus a new puzzle for you to solve. A prize from the IHOSE vaults awaits for the person who identifies the Sherlock Holmes story based on two lines of poetry and whose answer is randomly selected. Send your answer to comment @ ihearofsherlock .com by March 29, 2023 at 11:59 a.m. EST. The winner will be chosen at random from among all the correct answers. All listeners are eligible to play.   If you become a , not only will you help to ensure we can keep doing what we do, covering file hosting costs, production, and transcription services, but we have thank-you gifts at certain tiers and ad-free versions of the episodes for all patrons.           Sponsors    is the premier publisher of books about Sherlock Holmes and Arthur Conan Doyle.  is a publishing dynamo, with new titles every week. They're sure to have loads of options for your Sherlock Holmes-related needs.      Would you care to advertise with us? You can find . Let's chat!    Links  This episode:   (BSI Press)  (BSI Press)  (BSI Press)  (Amazon)  - Speedy (YouTube)     Many more links, articles, and images are available in our Flipboard magazine at   as well as through our accounts on , , , and .       And would you consider leaving us a rating and review? It would help other Sherlockians to find us.   Your thoughts on the show? Leave a comment below, send us an email (comment AT ihearofsherlock DOT com), call us at 5-1895-221B-5. That's (518) 952-2125.      Transcript We are so grateful for your support , which makes our transcripts possible. Every amount helps. A transcript will be here soon.                --

A Dose of Curare

It's like Fresh Air for Sherlock Holmes enthusiasts. This interview show sits at the intersection of Sherlock Holmes and popular culture and covers authors, playwrights, actors, Sherlockians, and Sherlock Holmes societies around the world. Airs on the 15th and 30th of every month.

This is an excellent podcast with material appropriate for new or veteran followers of Sherlock Holmes. Well worth catching up with these fellows every episode.

Fine for new and veteran Sherlockians

The hosts are very witty and entertaining.  Sound clips add spice.

Lively conversation

I Hear of Sherlock Everywhere

Episode 25:  Sherlock Holmes for Dummies

We've received a lot of correspondence from listeners asking usabout some of the basics of the Sherlockian world – thank you fortaking the time to contact us and let us know what's on your mind. Inorder to ensure that we're all working from the same level ofknowledge, we'll cover some of the fundamentals of "the Game." Sincethis is such a broad topic, this will be a two-part show – and ratherthan make you wait two weeks for the second part, we'll release it nextweek.Show topics:Listener mail - how do I get into a Sherlockian society?What do we mean by Canonical?Which are the best Sherlock Holmes stories to read? Where should I begin?Holmes and Watson as real people - the beginnings of Sherlockian scholarshipSome details about Baker Street - particularly 221BHow we use short-hand to refer to the storiesClose connection with and nostalgia for the Victorian/Ewardian era when the Baker Street Irregulars was founded in 1934You say Sherlockian / I say HolmesianLinks for this episode: (William S. Baring-Gould) (Andrew Jay Peck)Ronald A. Knox's Jay Finley Christ's Writings about the writings -  (Stanford University) (Leslie S. Klinger), from Randall Stock and originally in the

We've received a lot of correspondence from listeners asking us about some of the basics of the Sherlockian world – thank you for taking the time to contact us and let us know what's on your mind. In order to ensure that we're all working from the same level of knowledge, we'll cover some of the fundamentals of "the Game." Since this is such a broad topic, this will be a two-part show – and rather than make you wait two weeks for the second part, we'll release it next week.Show topics: Listener mail - how do I get into a Sherlockian society?What do we mean by Canonical?Which are the best Sherlock Holmes stories to read? Where should I begin?Holmes and Watson as real people - the beginnings of Sherlockian scholarshipSome details about Baker Street - particularly 221BHow we use short-hand to refer to the storiesClose connection with and nostalgia for the Victorian/Ewardian era when the Baker Street Irregulars was founded in 1934You say Sherlockian / I say Holmesian Links for this episode: (William S. Baring-Gould) (Andrew Jay Peck)Ronald A. Knox's Jay Finley Christ's Writings about the writings - (Stanford University) (Leslie S. Klinger), from Randall Stock and originally in the

Episode 04: Sherlockian 101 (Part 1)

"It is for the convenience of these that the Diogenes Club was started" [GREE]  Sherlockian societies are literally everywhere.  — we'll wait. And just as there are many things that make them unique, there are just as many that bind them together. Whether it's traditions, geography, frequency, or program style, Sherlock Holmes is at the center of it all. And while Sherlock and his brother Mycroft felt right at home at the Diogenes Club, which was created for the most unsociable and unclubbable men around, Sherlockian gatherings exist for just the opposite reason. We band together because we're gregarious people and we have a common love of all things related to the Sherlock Holmes stories. Burt's recent travels have taken him to a number of Sherlock Holmes groups, and he reflects on what's special about each. You might find some confluence with groups you belong to; or perhaps there are stark differences. Leave us a comment and let us know what you think other interested Sherlockians should know about your local group's traditions.   Listen along to hear about these and other discoveries, including Scott's revelation that there's a difference between the  and the Hoboken-free state. Top it off with our Gas-Lamp, the poem "" by Charles E. Lauterbach, which appeared in the 1958 Baker Street Journal Christmas Annual.       Please consider becoming a regular supporter of ours on . Your support helps us to meet production costs.      Sponsors This episode includes our two longtime sponsors. Please support our sponsors by visiting their sites:  , which is debuting Sherlock Holmes and Conan Doyle in the Newspapers, Volume 3 at the BSI Weekend. , where you can purchase the eBSJ.     Would you care to become a sponsor? You can find .            Notes 1:32 Hello and introduction 2:49 Wessex Press 4:15 There's another podcast out there 6:54 The people and the groups related to our hobby 11:01 The Grillparzer Club of the Hoboken Free State 15:28 The Christopher Morley Walk at the Baker Street Irregulars and Friends Weekend 18:56 Frequency, traditions and creativity galore mean unique experiences 33:55 Let's hear about your area's Sherlockian society's traditions 34:52 The News! 38:15 Tribute to Andrew Sachs 43:52 The Baker Street Journal 45:23 The Editor's Gas-Lamp 52:23 Your help needed      Links   podcast  podcast A  globally   website , after a slight issue   of IHOSE Find events at the    Remembering  and  Our         Many more links, articles and images are available in our Flipboard magazine at  , as well as on the  on Google+ (with over 3,900 members), as well as through our accounts on  , , ,   and .    Please , , ,  or  and be kind enough to leave a rating or review for the show. And please tell a friend about us, in any fashion you feel comfortable. Your thoughts on the show? Leave a comment below, send us an email (comment AT ihearofsherlock DOT com), call us at (774) 221-READ (7323).

Episode 110: Sociable and Clubbable

A visit to a venerable scion society, the Sons of the Copper Beeches, in October 2007. Headmastiff Gideon Hill describes the group's history, assisted by Scott Bond, who then offers remarks about his 25 years as the Baker Street Journal's cartoonist. We close with an Editor's Gas Lamp from July, 1959 featuring Edgar Smith's thoughts "On the Forms of Address."   Show Notes:  1:30 The Great Interruption 6:20 En route to the SOCB 7:40 Meeting Gideon Hill 9:00 Gideon's history of the SOCB 11:10 Encountering Peter Blau 12:35 Scott Bond recalls the SOCB in the 1970's 14:45 Making friends at scion society meetings 17:35 Introducing Scott Bond's remarks 18:50 The Lament of the Sherlockian Cartoonist 23:15 Carl Barks and Walt Disney 30:30 A cartoon a month 31:00 How it all comes together 35:30 Camouflage in Japan 41:15 Scott's production process 46:00 Editor's Gas Lamp from the Baker Street Journal Volume 9, No. 3, July 1959: "On the Forms of Address"   Links:    on Wikipedia

Episode 18: The Sons of the Copper Beeches

It's easy to assume that Sherlock Holmes's powers were something of an anomaly - that Holmes was a superhero with something akin to super powers, and we mere mortals cannot attain the same level of expertise and professionalism. But that assumption would be wrong, as author  has made abundantly clear.In her book , Konnikova, who holds a doctorate in psychology from Columbia University and writes the "" column for Scientific American, deconstructs the process of observation, deduction and self-knowledge. In doing so, she gives the reader concrete examples of how to approach the fabled scientific method, along with the psychology behind the process.While , our conversation with Maria in this episode took personal turns and got us much deeper into the creative process, her inspiration, and even a back story to Holmes that gave him these powers.In addition, we covered topics from the ridiculous to the sublime such as movie trailers and voice overs, storytelling, suggestions for getting your fix of Sherlock Holmes news links and more. We also discussed the need to merge this site and the Baker Street Blog and put out a call for assistance from those with technical programming aptitude to help us with the migration and site upgrade. We also asked for feedback on our process, frequency and topics of the show - we'd love to hear from you!Finally, we concluded with a reading of the Editor's Gas-Lamp, this time choosing the most recent entry from the Summer 2013 (Vol. 63, No. 2).Links: with director Kurt Mattila by Maria Konnikova (Amazon)Christopher Morley's "" in the Saturday Review of LiteratureFantastic News links to keep you up to date on all things Sherlock Holmes: the  page and the Please  and be kind enough to leave a rating or review for the show.Your thoughts on the show? Leave a comment below, send us an email, call us at (774) 221-READ (7323). Connect with us and other interested Sherlockians on  on Google+, ,  and .And above all, please let our sponsors know that you heard us rant and rave about their excellence during the programme:  and .

It's easy to assume that Sherlock Holmes's powers were something of an anomaly - that Holmes was a superhero with something akin to super powers, and we mere mortals cannot attain the same level of expertise and professionalism. But that assumption would be wrong, as author  has made abundantly clear. In her book , Konnikova, who holds a doctorate in psychology from Columbia University and writes the "" column for Scientific American, deconstructs the process of observation, deduction and self-knowledge. In doing so, she gives the reader concrete examples of how to approach the fabled scientific method, along with the psychology behind the process. While , our conversation with Maria in this episode took personal turns and got us much deeper into the creative process, her inspiration, and even a back story to Holmes that gave him these powers. In addition, we covered topics from the ridiculous to the sublime such as movie trailers and voice overs, storytelling, suggestions for getting your fix of Sherlock Holmes news links and more. We also discussed the need to merge this site and the Baker Street Blog and put out a call for assistance from those with technical programming aptitude to help us with the migration and site upgrade. We also asked for feedback on our process, frequency and topics of the show - we'd love to hear from you! Finally, we concluded with a reading of the Editor's Gas-Lamp, this time choosing the most recent entry from the Summer 2013 (Vol. 63, No. 2). Links:  with director Kurt Mattila  by Maria Konnikova (Amazon) Christopher Morley's "" in the Saturday Review of Literature Fantastic  News links to keep you up to date on all things Sherlock Holmes: the  page and the  Please  and be kind enough to leave a rating or review for the show. Your thoughts on the show? Leave a comment below, send us an email, call us at (774) 221-READ (7323). Connect with us and other interested Sherlockians on  on Google+, ,  and . And above all, please let our sponsors know that you heard us rant and rave about their excellence during the programme:  and .

Episode 54: How to Think Like Sherlock Holmes

"About sixty" [BOSC]We've arrived at the Canonical number of 60 episodes of I Hear of Sherlock Everywhere, so we thought it was time to celebrate in a manner suitable to such an important number.As you well know, there were 56 short stories and four novels about Sherlock Holmes, as written by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle (who in some circles is actually Watson's literary agent). In this discussion about the 60 stories, Burt and Scott delve into the origins of Sherlock Holmes and mine some original material from Doyle's biography .The journey takes us from a struggling young doctor who sold his first detective story for £25 to an encounter with Oscar Wilde that resulted in the second novel. We explore the role of the government and the burgeoning periodical industry that allowed the short stories catch on so rapidly, and the men who were able to capitalize on the craze, as told in  by Robert Veld, published by the Wessex Press (our sponsors).Following up on the  case, we briefly explore the issue of pirated editions of the early Sherlock Holmes stories, so aptly chronicled by Donald Redmond, BSI ("Good Old Index"). We finally reach the beginnings of Sherlockian scholarship in 1902, when The Hound of the Baskervilles was halfway through serialization and a student took Watson up on his confusion with dates. This won't be the last time someone does that.From there, we're off into the Twentieth Century, with the second half of the Canon and the Sherlockian movement in full swing, culminating with the formation of some fledgling societies and a little publication known as The Baker Street Journal.We conclude with an Editor's Gas-Lamp from the April 1951 edition of The Baker Street Journal (Vol. 1, No. 2, New Series) appropriately enough, "On the Canonical Titles."Linksby Donald RedmondThe mystery of the  of the Strand MagazinePlease  and be kind enough to leave a rating or review for the show.Your thoughts on the show? Leave a comment below, send us an email, call us at (774) 221-READ (7323) or use the Speakpipe app right here on the site. Connect with us and other interested Sherlockians on  on Google+, ,  and . And of course, our  is a nice collection of links, articles and images.And above all, please let our sponsors know that you heard us rant and rave about their excellence during the programme:  and . Don't forget to get your free audiobook download with your trial membership from Audible, at .--

"About sixty" [BOSC] We've arrived at the Canonical number of 60 episodes of I Hear of Sherlock Everywhere, so we thought it was time to celebrate in a manner suitable to such an important number. As you well know, there were 56 short stories and four novels about Sherlock Holmes, as written by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle (who in some circles is actually Watson's literary agent). In this discussion about the 60 stories, Burt and Scott delve into the origins of Sherlock Holmes and mine some original material from Doyle's biography . The journey takes us from a struggling young doctor who sold his first detective story for £25 to an encounter with Oscar Wilde that resulted in the second novel. We explore the role of the government and the burgeoning periodical industry that allowed the short stories catch on so rapidly, and the men who were able to capitalize on the craze, as told in  by Robert Veld, published by the Wessex Press (our sponsors). Following up on the  case, we briefly explore the issue of pirated editions of the early Sherlock Holmes stories, so aptly chronicled by Donald Redmond, BSI ("Good Old Index"). We finally reach the beginnings of Sherlockian scholarship in 1902, when The Hound of the Baskervilles was halfway through serialization and a student took Watson up on his confusion with dates. This won't be the last time someone does that. From there, we're off into the Twentieth Century, with the second half of the Canon and the Sherlockian movement in full swing, culminating with the formation of some fledgling societies and a little publication known as The Baker Street Journal. We conclude with an Editor's Gas-Lamp from the April 1951 edition of The Baker Street Journal (Vol. 1, No. 2, New Series) appropriately enough, "On the Canonical Titles." Links by Donald Redmond The mystery of the  of the Strand Magazine Please  and be kind enough to leave a rating or review for the show. Your thoughts on the show? Leave a comment below, send us an email, call us at (774) 221-READ (7323) or use the Speakpipe app right here on the site. Connect with us and other interested Sherlockians on  on Google+, ,  and . And of course, our  is a nice collection of links, articles and images. And above all, please let our sponsors know that you heard us rant and rave about their excellence during the programme:  and . Don't forget to get your free audiobook download with your trial membership from Audible, at . --

Episode 60: Sherlock Holmes - the First 60 Years

“give me a true account of all that happened” [ABBE]   We're fairly comfortable in taking Dr. Watson at his word. That is, we trust that what Watson tells us is the true eyewitness account of his time with Sherlock Holmes. But what if that wasn't the case? What if Watson's writings were actually a set of highly polished tales that masked the true drama behind the scenes at 221B Baker Street?  That's the premise of  by Terence Faherty, BSI ("Sir Charles Baskerville") from Wessex Press. Terence joined us to talk about the art of writing, how he approaches mysteries, and how P.G. Wodehouse was one of the inspirations behind his book. We also have another installment of "As We Go to Press" with Mattias Boström, co-editor of the  series. Try your hand at the latest Canonical Couplet quiz, see if you can figure out the story we're referring to, and you might win a prize.       Information on sponsors, links, and notes available below.              Please do consider becoming a . Your support helps us to ensure we can keep doing what we do, covering file hosting costs, production, and this year, transcription services.     Sponsors   We're proud to feature  as our lead sponsor. They've been with us for nearly the entire run. Please visit their site and let them know you found them via I Hear of Sherlock Everywhere.        Would you care to become a sponsor? We'd love to include you in the show. You can find .            Links   This episode:           Many more links, articles and images are available in our Flipboard magazine at  as well as through our accounts on , , and .       Please subscribe on the podcast provider of your choosing:   , , , , ,  or  — or perhaps another we haven't listed here — and be kind enough to leave a rating and review for the show. And please tell a friend about us, in any fashion you feel comfortable.       Your thoughts on the show? Leave a comment below, send us an email (comment AT ihearofsherlock DOT com), call us at (774) 221-READ (7323).         Transcript  We're still looking for your help to reach  (we're currently at $88 per episode!). That will allow us to fund transcripts of every episode. But we do need you to pitch in — please consider supporting us via  or  for any amount to make this process sustainable!           --

The True Adventures of Sherlock Holmes

We thought we'd stir up the discussions a bit and try to get to the bottom of a couple of controversies that have been roiling the world of Sherlock Holmes enthusiasts (we're careful to say neither "fans" nor "devotees" at this juncture).The first item of interest that grabbed our attention in early 2013 was the so-called "Free Sherlock" movement. Summed up, this is basically an issue that is being brought to court via a case titled , in which Leslie Klinger, BSI ("The Abbey Grange") is contesting the Conan Doyle Estate's claim that any new content that contains Sherlock Holmes must pay a royalty or license fee to the Estate. Burt and Scott parse through some of the non-technical/legal aspects of the case and discuss what's at stake.Speaking of being at stake, the other item on the docket is the debate as to what in fact constitutes a Sherlockian of good standing? That is, can one have arrived at the doorstep of 221B Baker Street via the BBC series (or Granada, or Universal, etc.) or must one have been schooled only in the printed literature and dress the part of a 1940s joiner? It's quite a debate - one that was taken up vehemently by The Baker Street Babes earlier this year, after the "Elite Devotee Redux" was published in recently resurrected  Saturday Review of Literature. We offer our own humble observations on the matter.For those who wish to subscribe to the publication and read all of the very interesting articles therein, you may procure a copy by sending $5 postpaid to Donald K. Pollock, 521 College Avenue, Niagara Falls, NY 14305. An image of the cover and inside cover can be seen below.The Editor's Gas-Lamp: We purposefully revisited the same Gas-Lamp (Vol. 3, No. 2, OS) that we shared on , because Edgar Smith's "Who is a Baker Street Irregular?" seemed to strike the same chord some 65 years later.Links:Les Klinger's  site

We thought we'd stir up the discussions a bit and try to get to the bottom of a couple of controversies that have been roiling the world of Sherlock Holmes enthusiasts (we're careful to say neither "fans" nor "devotees" at this juncture).The first item of interest that grabbed our attention in early 2013 was the so-called "Free Sherlock" movement. Summed up, this is basically an issue that is being brought to court via a case titled , in which Leslie Klinger, BSI ("The Abbey Grange") is contesting the Conan Doyle Estate's claim that any new content that contains Sherlock Holmes must pay a royalty or license fee to the Estate. Burt and Scott parse through some of the non-technical/legal aspects of the case and discuss what's at stake.Speaking of being at stake, the other item on the docket is the debate as to what in fact constitutes a Sherlockian of good standing? That is, can one have arrived at the doorstep of 221B Baker Street via the BBC series (or Granada, or Universal, etc.) or must one have been schooled only in the printed literature and dress the part of a 1940s joiner? It's quite a debate - one that was taken up vehemently by The Baker Street Babes earlier this year, after the "Elite Devotee Redux" was published in recently resurrected  Saturday Review of Literature. We offer our own humble observations on the matter.For those who wish to subscribe to the publication and read all of the very interesting articles therein, you may procure a copy by sending $5 postpaid to Donald K. Pollock, 521 College Avenue, Niagara Falls, NY 14305. An image of the cover and inside cover can be seen below.The Editor's Gas-Lamp: We purposefully revisited the same Gas-Lamp (Vol. 3, No. 2, OS) that we shared on , because Edgar Smith's "Who is a Baker Street Irregular?" seemed to strike the same chord some 65 years later.Links: Les Klinger's site

Episode 51: Who is a Sherlockian?

" dancing across the paper" [DANC]  The opportunity to see an original Conan Doyle manuscript up close and to transcribe it word for word is a rare one. Which is why Ray Betzner, BSI ("The Agony Column") jumped at the opportunity and buttonholed David Morrill, BSI ("Count Von Kramm") to assist with the editing Dancing to Death, the latest volume in the Baker Street Irregulars Manuscript Series, which covers "The Adventure of the Dancing Men." Ray tells us about his budding interest in Sherlock Holmes and how it began with his discovery of Vincent Starrett — and a twice-failed driving test. And he continues with the origin story of this long-unseen manuscript, the choice of authors and topics — from an authority in ciphers to the first BSI to see the manuscript, to the role of sound, to the "manuscript police" — and an admiration for the ingenuity, creativity and expertise for their work. But it goes deeper than that: Ray shares his misgivings about this story, which is one that it is actually a failure for Sherlock Holmes. He broke the code, but he also let his client down, ultimately resulting in the Hilton Cubitt's death. Even the story itself is one that focused on the puzzle rather than on the people. Plus, a new Sherlock Holmes brand ad and a very special visit from a longtime favorite of ours.   Sponsors This episode includes our two longtime sponsors. Please support our sponsors by visiting their sites: Wessex Press, with Unmitigated Bleat by Paul Herbert, BSI. The Baker Street Journal, where you'll find many volumes of the BSI Manuscript Series and the BSI International Series. Notes 1:33 Recovering from the recovery from the New Year 3:17 Teasing a new feature: Elementary comic strip, courtesy of Steve and Rusty Mason 4:05 Wessex Press 5:19 For peat's sake! 5:55 Welcoming Ray Betzner, BSI ("The Agony Column") 7:10 A little bit about Vincent Starrett 10:53 The selection of the editors of Dancing to Death 13:43 The backstory on the discovery of the manuscript 18:30 John Jones / Hilton Jones / Hilton Cubitt and a Mary Morstan Watsonism 21:24 Ten essays cover a wide range of topics about the story 25:33 Misgivings about "The Dancing Men" 29:02 A story designed around the puzzle 30:40 Conan Doyle's pin cipher in WWI and the attraction of ciphers to literary types 37:17 Chicago just can't shake its reputation 46:05 Baker Street Journal 47:35 Sherlock Holmes Brand Codemaster 3000 48:34 Wrapping up and an important announcement 51:42 The game's afoot! 52:29 An extra Many more links, articles and images are available in our Flipboard magazine at ihose.co/flipsherlock, as well as on the The Sherlock Holmes Community on Google+ (with over 4,100 members), as well as through our accounts on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Please subscribe to us on iTunes, Google Play, Soundcloud, Stitcher or Spreaker and be kind enough to leave a rating or review for the show. And please tell a friend about us, in any fashion you feel comfortable. Your thoughts on the show? Leave a comment below, send us an email (comment AT ihearofsherlock DOT com), call us at (774) 221-READ (7323).

" dancing across the paper" [DANC]  The opportunity to see an original Conan Doyle manuscript up close and to transcribe it word for word is a rare one. Which is why Ray Betzner, BSI ("The Agony Column") jumped at the opportunity and buttonholed David Morrill, BSI ("Count Von Kramm") to assist with the editing Dancing to Death, the latest volume in the Baker Street Irregulars Manuscript Series, which covers "The Adventure of the Dancing Men." Ray tells us about his budding interest in Sherlock Holmes and how it began with his discovery of Vincent Starrett — and a twice-failed driving test. And he continues with the origin story of this long-unseen manuscript, the choice of authors and topics — from an authority in ciphers to the first BSI to see the manuscript, to the role of sound, to the "manuscript police" — and an admiration for the ingenuity, creativity and expertise for their work. But it goes deeper than that: Ray shares his misgivings about this story, which is one that it is actually a failure for Sherlock Holmes. He broke the code, but he also let his client down, ultimately resulting in the Hilton Cubitt's death. Even the story itself is one that focused on the puzzle rather than on the people. Plus, a new Sherlock Holmes brand ad and a very special visit from a longtime favorite of ours.   Sponsors This episode includes our two longtime sponsors. Please support our sponsors by visiting their sites: Wessex Press, with Unmitigated Bleat by Paul Herbert, BSI. The Baker Street Journal, where you'll find many volumes of the BSI Manuscript Series and the BSI International Series. Notes 1:33 Recovering from the recovery from the New Year 3:17 Teasing a new feature: Elementary comic strip, courtesy of Steve and Rusty Mason 4:05 Wessex Press 5:19 For peat's sake! 5:55 Welcoming Ray Betzner, BSI ("The Agony Column") 7:10 A little bit about Vincent Starrett 10:53 The selection of the editors of Dancing to Death 13:43 The backstory on the discovery of the manuscript 18:30 John Jones / Hilton Jones / Hilton Cubitt and a Mary Morstan Watsonism 21:24 Ten essays cover a wide range of topics about the story 25:33 Misgivings about "The Dancing Men" 29:02 A story designed around the puzzle 30:40 Conan Doyle's pin cipher in WWI and the attraction of ciphers to literary types 37:17 Chicago just can't shake its reputation 46:05 Baker Street Journal 47:35 Sherlock Holmes Brand Codemaster 3000 48:34 Wrapping up and an important announcement 51:42 The game's afoot! 52:29 An extra Many more links, articles and images are available in our Flipboard magazine at <a href="http://ihose.co/flipsherlock" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ihose.co/flipsherlock</a>, as well as on the The Sherlock Holmes Community on Google+ (with over 4,100 members), as well as through our accounts on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Please subscribe to us on iTunes, Google Play, Soundcloud, Stitcher or Spreaker and be kind enough to leave a rating or review for the show. And please tell a friend about us, in any fashion you feel comfortable. Your thoughts on the show? Leave a comment below, send us an email (comment AT ihearofsherlock DOT com), call us at (774) 221-READ (7323).

Episode 113: Dancing to Death

The discussion continues from last week's episode's topic of the basicsof the Sherlockian world. You'll hear us discuss the societies,scholarship, international groups, regular gatherings and a healthyhow-to of getting involved.Topics covered in this week's showThe Baker Street Irregulars and the origins of Sherlock Holmes societiesThe Baker Street Journal Christmas AnnualsSome society proceedingsOverview of the past &amp; present heads of the Baker Street IrregularsWhy the "Baker Street Irregulars"?Some international groups, including the U.K., Canada, Japan, Australia, Denmark, Germany, Italy and FranceHow to join a Sherlockian society / what goes on at meetingsHow to find out when the meetings areAnswering the age-old question: "How can I become a member of the BSI?"The BSI Weekend activitiesOther online resources for your edificationAnd some offline resourcesThe Editor's Gas Lamp, from Vol. 9, No. 4, 1959LinksThe Baker Street Journal A list of The entire  and the  by p.j. DoyleWhat goes on at

The discussion continues from last week's episode's topic of the basics of the Sherlockian world. You'll hear us discuss the societies, scholarship, international groups, regular gatherings and a healthy how-to of getting involved.Topics covered in this week's showThe Baker Street Irregulars and the origins of Sherlock Holmes societiesThe Baker Street Journal Christmas AnnualsSome society proceedingsOverview of the past &amp; present heads of the Baker Street IrregularsWhy the "Baker Street Irregulars"?Some international groups, including the U.K., Canada, Japan, Australia, Denmark, Germany, Italy and FranceHow to join a Sherlockian society / what goes on at meetingsHow to find out when the meetings areAnswering the age-old question: "How can I become a member of the BSI?"The BSI Weekend activitiesOther online resources for your edificationAnd some offline resourcesThe Editor's Gas Lamp, from Vol. 9, No. 4, 1959 LinksThe Baker Street Journal A list of The entire and the by p.j. DoyleWhat goes on at

Episode 05: Sherlockian 101 (Part 2)

Dan Posnansky

"the Colonel possessed a varied collection" [CROO]  There are certain hallmarks of good collectors that make them stand out. One is that they enjoy the hunt as much as they enjoy the treasure. Another is that they enjoy sharing their plunder with others who appreciate the significance of such items.    It's no mistake that we're using terms piratical to describe the Dan Posnansky, BSI ("Colonel Hayter") approach to collecting. For his collection includes the largest number of assembled pirated editions of the Sherlock Holmes stories in the world. But it also includes much more than that. And now it's up for auction.    We invited Glen Miranker, BSI ("The Origin of Tree Worship") back to talk with us, as his friendship with Dan goes back 40 years, and his own collecting abilities grew under Dan's guidance. Join us on this journey as we explore what makes a collector like Dan tick, and what are some of the gems of this once-in-a-generation auction of Sherlockian and Doylean material.     Information on sponsors, links, and notes available below.       Sponsors  This episode includes our two longtime sponsors, plus a new addition. Please support our sponsors by visiting their sites:         Would you care to become a sponsor? You can find .     Notes  4:50 A word from the Ancient, Anglo-Saxon Kingdom of Wessex  6:20 Introducing Glen Miranker  10:00 The lure of "pirated" editions  15:23 Posnansky collection overview  20:00 A unique collector  22:00 The breadth and volume of the collection  29:15 Collecting secrets  36:50 Among the treasures: Bell's Chronology  45:20 The joy of sharing  47:38 How Glen met Dan  57:43 The Baker Street Journal 59:28 The latest Sherlock Holmes Brand Product  1:01:13 The Editor's Gas-Lamp: Tom Francis's essay on Dan    Links   Dan Posnansky on  Glen Miranker on            Many more links, articles and images are available in our Flipboard magazine at  as well as through our accounts on , , and .    Please , , , ,  or —or the podcast player of your choice—and be kind enough to leave a rating or review for the show. And please tell a friend about us, in any fashion you feel comfortable.    Your thoughts on the show? Leave a comment below, send us an email (comment AT ihearofsherlock DOT com), call us at (774) 221-READ (7323).

Episode 133: The Sherlock Holmes Collection of Dan Posnansky

“requisitioned for the defense” [VALL]    Conan Doyle's real-life turn as Sherlock Holmes has typically been shared through the George Edalji case. But there was another case involving one Oscar Slater that has been more of a footnote than a feature. Author Margalit Fox set out to change that.   In , she has crafted a fascinating true-crime narrative thanks to her career as an explanatory writer (most notably as a senior writer for The New York Times).   Our conversation with Ms. Fox ranges from the origin of her fascination with this story, to the societal prejudices and corruption that weighed on the victim and verdict, to Conan Doyle's own revulsion with the actions of the innocent man, and takes us from the streets of Glasgow to the barren north shore of Scotland, home of a gulag-like prison that held an innocent man for 18 years.   It's a fascinating and tragic story that fully exposes the chinks in Sir Arthur's armor, the true nature of an accused criminal, and the elements that still stick with society today.   And don't forget to try your hand at the latest Canonical Couplet and win a prize – you don't need to be a  – now every listener is eligible to participate! (But we could still use your support.)     Please do consider becoming a . Your support helps us to ensure we can keep doing what we do, covering file hosting costs, production, and this year, transcription services.   Sponsors This episode includes our two longtime sponsors. Please support our sponsors by visiting their sites:        Would you care to become a sponsor? You can find .       Links  This episode:   (Amazon)  (PenguinRandomHouse)  on Facebook "." (The New York Times)       Many more links, articles and images are available in our Flipboard magazine at  as well as through our accounts on , , and .   Please subscribe on the podcast provider of your choosing: , , , ,  ,  or  — or perhaps another we haven't listed here — and be kind enough to leave a rating and review for the show. And please tell a friend about us, in any fashion you feel comfortable.   Your thoughts on the show? Leave a comment below, send us an email (comment AT ihearofsherlock DOT com), call us at (774) 221-READ (7323).      Transcript Despite not reaching  yet, we are making transcripts available. But we still need your help to fund this—please consider supporting us via  or  to make this process possible!   Transcript available shortly   --

Conan Doyle for the Defense

“singularly adapted to our needs” [MISS]     With our first episode of 2019, we're pleased to welcome fellow podcasters Jeremy Latour and Arielle Lipshaw, hosts of . They came to our attention because of a couple of episodes they did on Sherlock Holmes.     Jeremy and Arielle have a process they follow, complete with a quadrant, to help make sense of their assessments of how literary works are adapted from medium to medium. They have a good sense as to what works and what doesn't, and are prepared to defend their rankings.    They reviewed their Sherlock Holmes and Hound of the Baskervilles episodes with us, and provided a preview to the very next Sherlock Holmes-themed show they have planned.    We have a new segment that we're debuting in 2019: "As We Go to Press" with Mattias Boström, co-editor of the  series. Toward the end of the episode, you'll find the latest Canonical Couplet. See if you can figure out the story we're referring to, and you might win a prize.     Information on sponsors, links, and notes available below.          Please do consider becoming a . Your support helps us to ensure we can keep doing what we do, covering file hosting costs, production, and this year, transcription services.          Sponsors  We're proud to feature  as our lead sponsor. They've been with us for nearly the entire run. Please visit their site and let them know you found them via I Hear of Sherlock Everywhere.        Would you care to become a sponsor? We'd love to include you in the show. You can find .      Links  This episode:   Adapt or Perish  Adapt or Perish    (interview with Nick Martorelli)   (Dayton Symposium)     Many more links, articles and images are available in our Flipboard magazine at  as well as through our accounts on , , and .       Please subscribe on the podcast provider of your choosing:   , , , ,  ,  or  — or perhaps another we haven't listed here — and be kind enough to leave a rating and review for the show. And please tell a friend about us, in any fashion you feel comfortable.       Your thoughts on the show? Leave a comment below, send us an email (comment AT ihearofsherlock DOT com), call us at (774) 221-READ (7323).         Transcript  We're still looking for your help to reach . That will allow us to fund transcripts of every episode. But we do need you to pitch in — please consider supporting us via  or  for any amount to make this process sustainable!           --

Adapting Sherlock Holmes 

“"Excellent!" I cried. "Elementary," said he.” [CROO]    We'll be honest. The CBS drama series Elementary, starring Jonny Lee Miller and Lucy Liu doesn't get enough attention here on I Hear of Sherlock Everywhere.   It's largely because Scott and Burt haven't carved out the time to watch it. As a weekly series, there's much more to absorb than the three-episode series that the BBC produced every few years.   Fortunately, James O'Leary, a regular contributor on the IHOSE site, has made it his business to watch, follow, and dissect Elementary on behalf of all Sherlockians. And we welcome him to the show to talk about its strengths, its longevity, and how the writers are doing a wonderful job of engaging Sherlock Holmes fans along the way.   Please try your hand at the latest Canonical Couplet and try to win a prize – you don't need to be a  – every listener is eligible to participate! (But we could still use your support.)     Please do consider becoming a . Your support helps us to ensure we can keep doing what we do, covering file hosting costs, production, and this year, transcription services.   Sponsors This episode includes our two longtime sponsors. Please support our sponsors by visiting their sites:        Would you care to become a sponsor? You can find .         Links  This episode:   on CBS       Many more links, articles and images are available in our Flipboard magazine at  as well as through our accounts on , , and .   Please subscribe on the podcast provider of your choosing: , , , , , ,  or  — or perhaps another we haven't listed here — and be kind enough to leave a rating and review for the show. And please tell a friend about us, in any fashion you feel comfortable.   Your thoughts on the show? Leave a comment below, send us an email (comment AT ihearofsherlock DOT com), call us at (774) 221-READ (7323).      Transcript We're still looking for your help to reach . That will allow us to fund transcripts of every episode. But we do need you to pitch in — please consider supporting us via  or  for any amount to make this process sustainable!   --

Elementary! 

Mycroft Holmes

"Some of my most interesting cases have come to me in this way through Mycroft." [GREE]If asked, who would you say is the biggest Sherlock Holmes fan? Prior to January 2015, we would not have said Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. But when he made a surprise appearance at the 2015 BSI Dinner and we had a chance to speak with him we discovered it was in fact he. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Anna Waterhouse have written a new book called , due out next week. We won't give too much away, but it chronicles the early career of Sherlock Holmes's older brother, at the age of 23. You'll find the classic Oxford-Cambridge boat race, the grimy streets of London, cigars, a sea voyage and much more. It's a very interesting, insightful and surprising look into what went into the beginnings of this mystical figure from the original Sherlock Holmes stories. We've got a couple of listener comments to share before getting to "Mental Exaltation," in which we welcome a listener to the show to play. And please be sure to check out our , which means you can become a regular supporter of our show. We close out with an original Editor's Gas-Lamp, "The Softer Holmes" from Vol. 7, No. 1 of the Baker Street Journal, which reflects on the softer Mycroft we find in Abdul-Jabbar's book.We've already been getting some photos in, but if you do purchase one of our , please  of where you've put it.Notes:1:30 Introductory remarks and witty banter3:30 News (check out our new high-tech news theme music!)21:45 Ray Jessel performs at the 2010 BSI Dinner35:40 Interview with Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Anna Waterhouse1:21:02 Sponsors - including one you shouldn't miss1:26:45 Announcing our  effort1:29:05 Listener comments1:32:21 Our quiz show "Mental Exaltation"1:41:47 The Editor's Gas-Lamp1:46:27 Final commentsAnd as usual, you might want to be sure you pay attention for a special  somewhere in the show...[Save As] | File size 51.6 MB, 1:52:12Links: - BBC Prom 41And the inevitable happened: The  pageMany more links, articles and images are available in our Flipboard and Scoop.it sites at  and , as well as on the  on Google+ (now over 2,800 members), as well as through our accounts on ,  and .Please , ,  or  and be kind enough to leave a rating or review for the show. And please tell a friend about us, in any fashion you feel comfortable. Your thoughts on the show? Leave a comment below, send us an email (comment AT ihearofsherlock DOT com), call us at (774) 221-READ (7323). SponsorsThis episode includes two sponsors that deserve your attention:  (check out the new ), where you should get  in now to secure all four issues and a very special Christmas Annual about The Seven Per-Cent Solution. Interested in becoming a sponsor? You can find .--

"Some of my most interesting cases have come to me in this way through Mycroft." [GREE] If asked, who would you say is the biggest Sherlock Holmes fan? Prior to January 2015, we would not have said Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. But when he made a surprise appearance at the 2015 BSI Dinner and we had a chance to speak with him we discovered it was in fact he.   Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Anna Waterhouse have written a new book called , due out next week. We won't give too much away, but it chronicles the early career of Sherlock Holmes's older brother, at the age of 23. You'll find the classic Oxford-Cambridge boat race, the grimy streets of London, cigars, a sea voyage and much more. It's a very interesting, insightful and surprising look into what went into the beginnings of this mystical figure from the original Sherlock Holmes stories.   We've got a couple of listener comments to share before getting to "Mental Exaltation," in which we welcome a listener to the show to play.   And please be sure to check out our , which means you can become a regular supporter of our show.  We close out with an original Editor's Gas-Lamp, "The Softer Holmes" from Vol. 7, No. 1 of the Baker Street Journal, which reflects on the softer Mycroft we find in Abdul-Jabbar's book. We've already been getting some photos in, but if you do purchase one of our , please  of where you've put it. Notes: 1:30 Introductory remarks and witty banter 3:30 News (check out our new high-tech news theme music!) 21:45 Ray Jessel performs at the 2010 BSI Dinner 35:40 Interview with Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Anna Waterhouse 1:21:02 Sponsors - including one you shouldn't miss 1:26:45 Announcing our  effort 1:29:05 Listener comments 1:32:21 Our quiz show "Mental Exaltation" 1:41:47 The Editor's Gas-Lamp 1:46:27 Final comments And as usual, you might want to be sure you pay attention for a special  somewhere in the show... [Save As] | File size 51.6 MB, 1:52:12 Links:  - BBC Prom 41 And the inevitable happened:  The  page Many more links, articles and images are available in our Flipboard and <a href="http://Scoop.it" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Scoop.it</a> sites at  and , as well as on the  on Google+ (now over 2,800 members), as well as through our accounts on ,  and . Please , ,  or  and be kind enough to leave a rating or review for the show. And please tell a friend about us, in any fashion you feel comfortable.   Your thoughts on the show? Leave a comment below, send us an email (comment AT ihearofsherlock DOT com), call us at (774) 221-READ (7323).   Sponsors This episode includes two sponsors that deserve your attention:    (check out the new ) , where you should get  in now to secure all four issues and a very special Christmas Annual about The Seven Per-Cent Solution.   Interested in becoming a sponsor? You can find . --

Episode 81: Mycroft Holmes

"Excellent, Watson! You scintillate today." [ILLU]  In 2017, we'll celebrate the 10th anniversary of , appropriately called "a family reunion for Sherlockians." In this episode, we're fortunate to be able to speak with the founder of the event, Jacquelynn Morris, BSI ("The Lion's Mane"). From an AOL discussion board to membership in one of Maryland's finest Sherlockian societies, we hear about Jacquelynn's first meeting with Sherlock Holmes and the many people who have influenced her along the way. Hers is a story that typifies the magnificent power of friendship and colleagues as one finds one's way into the world of Sherlock Holmes fans. It includes the encouragement of outsiders and younger individuals, a fine tradition which Jacquelynn herself carries on today. We also touch on topics such as Undershaw and 's latest publication . Much like an onion, the more layers we peel back from Jacquelynn, the more we discover — and she's fascinating! Listen in to find out what a wedding, a swordfight, Vincent Wright and a deli platter have in common.    Notes 1:35 Introduction 3:24 Sponsor — Wessex Press 4:45 Welcome Jacquelynn Morris, BSI, ASH 10:30 Remembering alt.fan.holmes, the Hounds of the Internet and Steve Clarkson 12:01 Watson's Tin Box of Ellicott City, Maryland 14:58 If you own a restaurant, be wary of Watson's Tin Box 18:08 Saturdays with Sherlock Holmes at the Pratt Library 20:23 The origins of A Scintillation of Scions 26:34 Essay contest for 7th graders in Howard County, Maryland 32:30 The stand-out speaker of all of the Scintillations 33:22 Other memorable events at Scintillation 35:48 Upcoming features at A Scintillation of Scions X 38:09 Getting involved with Undershaw 42:57 Jacquelynn's contribution to About Sixty 50:00 A chapter in The Wrong Passage about which poison Anna Coram took 57:53 Sponsor — The Baker Street Journal 1:00:09 Contact information and review 1:01:36 Sherlock Holmes Brand ad 1:02:43 Special news announcement      Sponsors This episode includes our two longtime sponsors. Please support our sponsors by visiting their sites:         Links   (website)  (Facebook)  (website)  (Facebook)  at the Enoch Pratt Free Library  by William Hyder (book)  for 7th graders in Howard County, MD  by Michael Sims (pre-order on Amazon)  on IHOSE  from the BSI Manuscript Series        Many more links, articles and images are available in our Flipboard magazine at  , as well as on the  on Google+ (with over 3,900 members), as well as through our accounts on  , , ,   and .     Please , , ,  or  and be kind enough to leave a rating or review for the show. And please tell a friend about us, in any fashion you feel comfortable.

Episode 107: A Scintillation of Scions

"a man of letters" [WIST]   We're pleased to welcome two noted authors to the show this week: Jon Lellenberg and Daniel Stashower. The recently edited a biography about Sir Arthur Conan Doyle along with Doyle's great-nephew Charles Foley. Comprised of hundreds and hundreds of letters, the book is already a critical success and is gaining popularity on both sides of the Atlantic. We talk with Jon and Dan to get some of the behind-the-scenes information from them.  Please do consider subscribing to this podcast for free; you may also join our Facebook group, where there's an additional opportunity to interact with the community.  Show Notes  Introduction of Jon &amp; Dan, their qualifications Why this biography is so different, after 20 others Where did all of these letters come from? Working with the Conan Doyle estate The heavy influence of Mary Doyle in her son's life Jon &amp; Dan share perspectives of working with original letters - the good &amp; the bad More of the bad: a chronologist's nightmare Looking at Conan Doyle's faith and his turn to spiritualism Did the editors find any surprises or new discoveries? How the biographers view their subject now, after working so closely with his letters The Editor's Gas-Lamp: , Volume 4, No. 1, 1949 (Old Series) Show wrap-up  Links   Jon's other related work:  Dan's related work:   at the New York Public Library  The

Episode 13: Sir Arthur Conan Doyle - A Life in Letters

“a Norwegian named Sigerson” [EMPT]   Every three years, the Norwegian Explorers of Minnesota host a conference. It's been their practice since 1995, and they've had some well-attended and well-regarded programs in that time.     Julie McKuras, BSI ("The Duchess of Devonshire") and Gary Thaden are co-chairs of the latest conference, Dark Places, Wicked Companions, and Strange Experiences, which will be held August 8-11, 2019 in Minneapolis.    We spoke with Julie and Gary about the history of the conference, the Norwegian Explorers, the Sherlock Holmes Collections at the University of Minnesota Libraries, and more. Their description of past events and of plans for this year's festivities makes it sound like a very enticing conference, indeed!     Don't miss out on your chance to register. More information about the Explorers and the conference can be found in the Links section below.    We also have another installment of "As We Go to Press" with Mattias Boström, co-editor of the  series. Try your hand at the latest Canonical Couplet quiz, see if you can figure out the story we're referring to, and you might win a prize.     Information on sponsors, links, and notes available below.        Please do consider becoming a . Your support helps us to ensure we can keep doing what we do, covering file hosting costs, production, and this year, transcription services.      Sponsors  We're proud to feature  as our lead sponsor. They've been with us for nearly the entire run. Please visit their site and let them know you found them via I Hear of Sherlock Everywhere.        We have room for more than one sponsor. If you're interested in advertising with us, you can find . Let's chat!      Links  This episode:      with Tim Johnson  with Sonia Fetherston and Julie McKuras      Many more links, articles and images are available in our Flipboard magazine at  as well as through our accounts on , , and .       Please subscribe on the podcast provider of your choosing:   , , , , ,  or  — or perhaps another we haven't listed here — and be kind enough to leave a rating and review for the show. And please tell a friend about us, in any fashion you feel comfortable.       Your thoughts on the show? Leave a comment below, send us an email (comment AT ihearofsherlock DOT com), call us at (774) 221-READ (7323).         Transcript  We're still looking for your help to reach  (we're currently at $88 per episode!). That will allow us to fund transcripts of every episode. But we do need you to pitch in — please consider supporting us via  or  for any amount to make this process sustainable!           --

Dark Places, Wicked Companions, and Strange Experiences

Mike Berdan

In this episode, we sit down for a chat with Mike Berdan, BSI todiscuss his article "The Adventure of the Dead Detective" in the Spring2007 Baker Street Journal. Mike tells us about:How he came to be interested in HolmesHis origins with Sherlock Holmes societiesSome of his previous 12 published articles in the JournalThe life of a freelance writerHis inspiration behind the current articleResponse to Mike's thesis in his articleAdvice for aspiring Sherlockian scholars looking to be publishedA surprising revelationIt'sworth noting that this episode was actually our first recordingsession; the audio, while not ideal, is leveled better than theprevious interview. We hope that you'll be able to listen to it withoutany difficulty.Links from this episode:Following is a list of some Sherlockian journals that consider contributions for publication: (from the Societe Sherlock Holmes de France) (Japan)Mike's article from the BSJ:From now until July 15, the nomination process is open at . Please consider  for an award in the Cultural / Arts category. We appreciate your support.

In this episode, we sit down for a chat with Mike Berdan, BSI to discuss his article "The Adventure of the Dead Detective" in the Spring 2007 Baker Street Journal. Mike tells us about:How he came to be interested in HolmesHis origins with Sherlock Holmes societiesSome of his previous 12 published articles in the JournalThe life of a freelance writerHis inspiration behind the current articleResponse to Mike's thesis in his articleAdvice for aspiring Sherlockian scholars looking to be publishedA surprising revelation It's worth noting that this episode was actually our first recording session; the audio, while not ideal, is leveled better than the previous interview. We hope that you'll be able to listen to it without any difficulty.Links from this episode:Following is a list of some Sherlockian journals that consider contributions for publication: (from the Societe Sherlock Holmes de France) (Japan) Mike's article from the BSJ: From now until July 15, the nomination process is open at . Please consider for an award in the Cultural / Arts category. We appreciate your support.

Episode 03 - Mike Berdan

“Light-houses, my boy! Beacons of the future!” [NAVA]                     The Beacon Society needs your help. In particular, it needs you to spread the word to teachers, librarians, students and more.   Established in 2003, the Beacon Society introduces young people to the Sherlock Holmes stories and recognizes people who are doing their part to do the same. Through grants, awards, essay contests and more, the group has many resources and opportunities for all who wish to get involved.   In this episode, we're joined by Headlight Denny Dobry, BSI ("A Single Large Airy Sitting Room") and Communications Chair Steve Mason, who tell us about the priorities of the group and what you can expect ahead.   Also, tune in for the latest Canonical Couplet. We have another opportunity for you to win a prize in this episode.     Information on sponsors, links, and notes available below.                               Please do consider becoming a . Your support helps us to ensure we can keep doing what we do, covering file hosting costs, production, and this year, transcription services.          Sponsors   is our lead sponsor. They've been with us for nearly the entire run. Please visit their site and let them know you found them via I Hear of Sherlock Everywhere.          We have room for more than one sponsor. If you're interested in advertising with us, you can find . Let's chat!       [Save As] | File size 25.2 MB, 54:59         Links    This episode:    (Grant deadline is May 1)  (Essay deadline is February 1)   Other episodes mentioned:            Many more links, articles and images are available in our Flipboard magazine at  as well as through our accounts on , , and .       Please subscribe on the podcast provider of your choosing:   , , , , ,  or  — or perhaps another we haven't listed here — and be kind enough to leave a rating and review for the show. And please tell a friend about us, in any fashion you feel comfortable.       Your thoughts on the show? Leave a comment below, send us an email (comment AT ihearofsherlock DOT com), call us at (774) 221-READ (7323).         Transcript  We've slipped a bit: we're just shy of . Please consider contributing a dollar or two a month to help us bring transcripts to the hearing-impaired. Transcript will be here soon. But you need to help.       --

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