“a wistful look on his wrinkled face” [BLAN]&nbsp;  The first Sherlock Holmes adventure authored by Sherlock Holmes was “The Blanched Soldier.” It tells the tale of a family’s attempt to protect their son, a friend’s dedication to determining the truth, and Holmes’s actions to explain everything. Ira Matetsky, BSI ("The Final Problem") edited this volume and in the process, assembled a group of Sherlockians who have unique talents to apply to the analysis of the story and the manuscript, which was generously made available from the Berg Collection at the New York Public Library. This latest volume in the BSI Manuscript Series offers delights for the eyes as well as the mind, as the digital scan of the original manuscript as well as full color illustrations by Howard Elcock bring the volume to life. Ira tells us a great deal about the book –&nbsp;and listeners will also be treated to stories about a key player from one of the contributors. We'll cover the latest goings-on in Sherlockian societies in "The Learned Societies" segment, Madeline Quiñones reports on a long-running Sherlock Holmes podcast in "A Chance of Listening," and the&nbsp;Canonical Couplet&nbsp;quiz tests your knowledge with a reward of&nbsp;a copy of&nbsp;That Ghastly Face&nbsp;for one lucky winner.&nbsp; Send your answer to comment @ ihearofsherlock .com by February 27, 2025 at 11:59 a.m. EST. All listeners are eligible to play. And just for&nbsp;&nbsp;of the show, we have a collection of Howard Elcock's illustrations for your visual delight ( | ).      &nbsp;  &nbsp;  Leave I Hear of Sherlock Everywhere a five-star rating on&nbsp;&nbsp;and&nbsp;; listen to us&nbsp;.   &nbsp; &nbsp;   Sponsors   Exclusive for IHOSE listeners from&nbsp;: codes for&nbsp;.    &nbsp; Would you care to advertise with us? You can find&nbsp;. Let's chat!  &nbsp;  &nbsp;  &nbsp;  Links   (BSI Press) Previous episodes Ira has appeared on:&nbsp;     Find all of our relevant links and social accounts at&nbsp;. &nbsp;   &nbsp;    &nbsp; And would you consider leaving us a rating and or a review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Goodpods? It would help other Sherlockians to find us. &nbsp; 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.  &nbsp;     &nbsp;

That Ghastly Face

“the high opinion formed of him by his contemporaries.” [VALL]   When the first Sherlock Holmes short stories came on the scene, they were something of a novelty: non-serialized, self-contained tales that put the Strand Magazine on the map. As with any success story, this one inspired imitators. These contemporaries of Sherlock Holmes inhabited the pages of the Strand and many other magazines of the day. Author Michael Cohen has stepped forward to catalog and categorize them from the years 1891 to 1914. This surprising array of characters includes those who were consciously not trying to be Sherlock Holmes, ranging from the occult to females, bumbling detectives, doctors and scientists, the criminal class and more. In , Cohen gives us a handy and valuable resource; its subtitle indicates it is a Mystery Guide and Finding List. For readers interested in detectives in this golden era, this book is an essential companion to help identify and locate these sometimes famous, sometimes obscure detectives. We also take a quick look at Sherlockian societies in "The Learned Societies" segment, Madeline Quiñones tells us about her absolute favorite Sherlock Holmes podcast in "A Chance of Listening," and the&nbsp;Canonical Couplet&nbsp;quiz tests your knowledge with a reward of&nbsp;a copy of&nbsp;The Golden Era of Sherlock Holmes and His Contemporaries&nbsp;for one lucky winner.&nbsp; Send your answer to comment @ ihearofsherlock .com by March 14, 2025 at 11:59 a.m. EST. All listeners are eligible to play. Dont't forget to become a&nbsp;&nbsp;of the show on the platform of your choice (&nbsp;|&nbsp;).      &nbsp;  Leave I Hear of Sherlock Everywhere a five-star rating on&nbsp;&nbsp;and&nbsp;; listen to us&nbsp;.   &nbsp; &nbsp;   Sponsors   Exclusive for IHOSE listeners from&nbsp;: codes for&nbsp;.    &nbsp; Would you care to advertise with us? You can find&nbsp;. Let's chat!  &nbsp;  &nbsp;  &nbsp;  Links  The Golden Era of Sherlock Holmes and His Contemporaries () The Learned Societies links:     Featured podcast from A Chance of Listening: . Find all of our relevant links and social accounts at&nbsp;.      &nbsp; And would you consider leaving us a rating and or a review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Goodpods? It would help other Sherlockians to find us. &nbsp; 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.  &nbsp;     &nbsp; &nbsp;

The Golden Era of Sherlock Holmes an His Contemporaries

“able to evolve from their own inner consciousness” [STUD]&nbsp;   &nbsp;  Now in its 12th year, 221B Con has become a mainstay of annual Sherlockian events, drawing people from all over the world to Atlanta every April. It was founded as a response to Sherlock on BBC, but has expanded beyond that to include the original stories as well as all forms of media. Last year, the founders announced that this year would be the final 221B Con. As we narrow in on that date, regular attendee and volunteer Johanna Draper Carlson isn't convinced that has to be the case. But the future isn't quite clear at this point. We talk with Johanna about what's changed over the years, how it compares to other major "Cons," what to expect in April 2025, and what she hopes the future will bring.&nbsp; We have some Sherlockian society events we share in "The Learned Societies" segment, Madeline Quiñones tells us about another Sherlock Holmes podcast in "A Chance of Listening," and the&nbsp;Canonical Couplet&nbsp;quiz tests your Sherlock Holmes knowledge with something from the IHOSE vaults for one lucky winner.&nbsp; Send your answer to comment @ ihearofsherlock .com by March 29, 2025 at 11:59 a.m. EST. All listeners are eligible to play. Don't forget to become a&nbsp;&nbsp;of the show on the platform of your choice (&nbsp;|&nbsp;). Just for our supporters, we'll be releasing a video version of this episode.      &nbsp;  &nbsp;  Leave I Hear of Sherlock Everywhere a five-star rating on&nbsp;&nbsp;and&nbsp;; listen to us&nbsp;.   &nbsp; &nbsp;   Sponsors   Exclusive for IHOSE listeners from&nbsp;: codes for&nbsp;.    &nbsp; Would you care to advertise with us? You can find&nbsp;. Let's chat!  &nbsp;  &nbsp;  &nbsp;  Links  &nbsp;   The Learned Societies:&nbsp; Featured podcast from "A Chance of Listening":  Previous episodes mentioned:       Find all of our relevant links and social accounts at&nbsp;.   &nbsp; 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.  &nbsp;     &nbsp;

The Evolution of 221B Con

“grazed the subclavian artery” [STUD]&nbsp;   &nbsp;  While the Baker Street Irregulars is the most well-known of Sherlockian societies, it is by no means the only one — nor even the most important. There are gatherings happening every week, in person and virtually, of Sherlockian societies. And just like the Sherlockian societies that sprouted up in those early years of the hobby, Steve Doyle, BSI ("The Western Morning News") thought it might be helpful to bring some of them together in a spirit of building Sherlockian community and creating connections. And that's taking the form of the inaugural BSI Canonical Conclave, taking place in Indianapolis on April 26, 2025. We talk with Steve about what we might expect there and what he expects to come from this unique gathering. Whether you're attending or not, he shares vital information for your own activities. We have some Sherlockian society events we share in "The Learned Societies" segment, Madeline Quiñones tells us about another Sherlock Holmes podcast in "A Chance of Listening," and the&nbsp;Canonical Couplet&nbsp;quiz tests your Sherlock Holmes knowledge with something from the IHOSE vaults for one lucky winner.&nbsp; Send your answer to comment @ ihearofsherlock .com by April 14, 2025 at 11:59 a.m. EST. All listeners are eligible to play. Don't forget to become a&nbsp;&nbsp;of the show on the platform of your choice (&nbsp;|&nbsp;).      &nbsp;  &nbsp;  Leave I Hear of Sherlock Everywhere a five-star rating on&nbsp;&nbsp;and&nbsp;; listen to us&nbsp;.   &nbsp; &nbsp;   Sponsors   Exclusive for IHOSE listeners from&nbsp;: codes for&nbsp;.    &nbsp; Would you care to advertise with us? You can find&nbsp;. Let's chat!  &nbsp;  &nbsp;  Links   The Learned Societies:&nbsp; Featured podcast from "A Chance of Listening":  Steve Doyle has been on six previous episodes of IHOSE. Find them all in our . Find all of our relevant links and social accounts at&nbsp;.   &nbsp;    &nbsp; And would you consider leaving us a rating and or a review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Goodpods? It would help other Sherlockians to find us. &nbsp; 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.  &nbsp;     &nbsp;

The BSI Midwest Canonical Conclave

“good enough to chronicle one or two of my trifling experiences” [SCAN]&nbsp;    Don't care for Sherlockian chronologies? Well, you're not alone! Neither did our guest today, and he's written a number of books on the subject. Brad Keefauver, BSI ("Winwood Reade") is a member of the Sherlockian Chronologist Guild and author of Holmes In an Hour or Two:&nbsp;A Sherlock Holmes Fan's First Sherlockian Chronology, or Create Your Own Timeline of Sherlock Holmes's Life in the Shortest Time Possible. It's not a matter of simply picking dates or looking for discrepancies; creating a chronology can take into account all sorts of data, and trying to put it all together is truely a thinker's puzzle. We have some Sherlockian society events we share in "The Learned Societies" segment,&nbsp;and the&nbsp;Canonical Couplet&nbsp;quiz tests your Sherlock Holmes knowledge, with a copy of Brad's book for one lucky winner.&nbsp; Send your answer to comment @ ihearofsherlock .com by April 29, 2025 at 11:59 a.m. EST. All listeners are eligible to play. Don't forget to become a&nbsp;&nbsp;of the show on the platform of your choice (&nbsp;|&nbsp;).      &nbsp;  &nbsp;  &nbsp;  Leave I Hear of Sherlock Everywhere a five-star rating on&nbsp;&nbsp;and&nbsp;; listen to us&nbsp;.   &nbsp; &nbsp;   Sponsors   &nbsp;is hosting a special event at Undershaw on May 17, with a livestream component. Sign up and celebrate 10 years of The MX Book of New Sherlock Holmes Stories.    &nbsp; Would you care to advertise with us? You can find&nbsp;. Let's chat!   &nbsp;  &nbsp;  Links   (Amazon)    (Historical Sherlock) Other episodes mentioned:  &nbsp;   The Learned Societies:&nbsp; Find all of our relevant links and social accounts at&nbsp;.   &nbsp;    &nbsp; And would you consider leaving us a rating and or a review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Goodpods? It would help other Sherlockians to find us. &nbsp; 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.  &nbsp;     &nbsp;

Holmes In an Hour or Two

“we can bring it to a successful conclusion” [EMPT]&nbsp;   &nbsp;  When we discussed the Midwest Canonical Conclave in Episode 308, we weren't exactly sure what to expect. Organizer Steve Doyle, BSI ("The Western Morning News") gave us a general idea of what the aim was and what we might see there, but our expectations were blown away. Unlike any other Sherlockian event we've attended, the inaugural BSI Canonical Conclave (this of the Midwest variety) was a true delight. Burt and Scott reflect on the event and their experiences, consider the benefits of having attended, and muse on the future of Sherlockian gatherings. Speaking of Sherlockian gatherings, we share June events in "The Learned Societies" segment, Madeline Quinones is back with A Chance of Listening, and the&nbsp;Canonical Couplet&nbsp;quiz tests your Sherlock Holmes knowledge, with something from the vaults for the winner.&nbsp; Send your answer to comment @ ihearofsherlock .com by May 14, 2025 at 11:59 a.m. EST. All listeners are eligible to play. Don't forget to become a&nbsp;&nbsp;of the show on the platform of your choice (&nbsp;|&nbsp;). Supporters can see photos from the event  and .      &nbsp;  &nbsp;  &nbsp;  Leave I Hear of Sherlock Everywhere a five-star rating on&nbsp;&nbsp;and&nbsp;; listen to us&nbsp;.   &nbsp; &nbsp;   Sponsors   &nbsp;is hosting a special event at Undershaw on May 17, with a livestream component. Sign up and celebrate 10 years of&nbsp;The MX Book of New Sherlock Holmes Stories.    &nbsp; Would you care to advertise with us? You can find&nbsp;. Let's chat!  &nbsp;  &nbsp;  &nbsp;  Links  Other episodes mentioned:  Trifles  &nbsp; The Learned Societies:&nbsp;  Find all of our relevant links and social accounts at&nbsp;.   &nbsp;    &nbsp; And would you consider leaving us a rating and or a review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Goodpods? It would help other Sherlockians to find us. &nbsp; 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.  &nbsp;     &nbsp;

White Smoke

“a case for personal investigation” [SUSS]&nbsp;   &nbsp;  The number of Sherlock Holmes pastiches is endless. They include stories and novels set in any era, any place, and any time. They all bring the Great Detective to new audiences — so how do you go about selecting (just) fifty-two to explore? Join our conversation with Paul Bishop as we explore his new book, . Paul is the author of 15 novels and numerous TV and film scripts — and also a 35-year veteran of the Los Angeles Police Department. Paul’s new book is a selection of Sherlockian pastiches chosen and recommended by the individual essay writers themselves. Beyond the plots and author bios, Paul’s writers give personal perspectives on why these stories were important to them, and the connection Sherlock Holmes has played in their lives.&nbsp; Paul also discusses his writing career, which spans multiple genres including screenplays, westerns and other novels. He discusses his journey as an author, and how storytelling has shaped his life. We also talk about connecting with fellow writers, and the remarkable variety of people drawn to Sherlock Holmes. Some of those remarkable people will be gathering in person and virtually in the weeks ahead, so you will want to hear about August events in “The Learned Societies” segment. Madeline Quiñones is back with “A Chance of Listening,” and the Canonical Couplet quiz tests your Sherlock Holmes knowledge, with&nbsp;a copy of&nbsp;Paul's book&nbsp;for the winner. Send your answer to comment @ ihearofsherlock.com by July 29, 2025 at 11:59 a.m. EST. All listeners are eligible to play. Don't forget to become a&nbsp;&nbsp;of the show on the platform of your choice (&nbsp;|&nbsp;).&nbsp;      &nbsp;  &nbsp;  Leave I Hear of Sherlock Everywhere a five-star rating on&nbsp;&nbsp;and&nbsp;; listen to us&nbsp;.   &nbsp; &nbsp;   Sponsors   &nbsp;has a number of new Sherlock Holmes books out by various authors. You'll want to check out the breadth of their offerings by&nbsp;&nbsp;to learn more.    &nbsp; Would you care to advertise with us? You can find&nbsp;. Let's chat!  &nbsp;  &nbsp;  &nbsp;  Links   (Amazon) &nbsp;(Genius Books)  Paul's newsletter:  Paul opines on  (Substack) Other episodes mentioned:  &nbsp; The Learned Societies:&nbsp; A Chance of Listening:&nbsp;  Find all of our relevant links and social accounts at&nbsp;.   &nbsp;    &nbsp; And would you consider leaving us a rating and or a review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Goodpods? It would help other Sherlockians to find us. &nbsp; 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.  &nbsp;     &nbsp; &nbsp;

52 Weeks | 52 Sherlock Holmes Novels

“you could just fill that gap on that second shelf” [EMPT]&nbsp;   &nbsp;  If you discovered Sherlock Holmes when you were young, you might still recall the joy of your first reading. The world of Baker Street is fun, so much so that some adults still extend the Great Detective's career with their own stories.&nbsp; Many adults also enjoy LEGO as a nostalgic, relaxing, and creative outlet. That’s why we were eager to talk to LEGO Group Design Master Antica Bracanov and Graphic Designer Crisy Dyment about their creation of the LEGO Sherlock Holmes Book Nook.&nbsp; Joining us from LEGO’s offices in Billund, Denmark, Antica and Crisy take us through the concept, the process, and the community of designers, engineers, and model-makers who brought it to life. You’ll hear how the key moments and objects Sherlock Holmes fans will recognize were selected, and how they were adapted to fit LEGO’s style and humor. You’ll find there are some self-described “Sherlock Holmes nerds” on the LEGO team, too. Speaking of Sherlockian nerds (guilty), we share upcoming events for the first half of September in our "The Learned Societies" segment. Then, you will not want to miss this episode’s Canonical Couplet quiz, which this time is . This episode’s prize is a LEGO Sherlock Holmes Book Nook! Send your answer to comment @ ihearofsherlock.com by August 14, 2025 at 11:59 a.m. EST. If your correct answer is selected at random, you’ll win! &nbsp; Don't forget to become a&nbsp;&nbsp;of the show on the platform of your choice (&nbsp;|&nbsp;).&nbsp;      &nbsp;  &nbsp;  &nbsp;  Leave I Hear of Sherlock Everywhere a five-star rating on&nbsp;&nbsp;and&nbsp;; listen to us&nbsp;.   &nbsp; &nbsp;   Sponsors   &nbsp;has a number of new Sherlock Holmes books out by various authors. You'll want to check out the breadth of their offerings by&nbsp;&nbsp;to learn more.    &nbsp; Would you care to advertise with us? You can find&nbsp;. Let's chat!  &nbsp;  &nbsp;  Links   (LEGO)  (Barnes &amp; Noble) Other episodes mentioned:   The Learned Societies:&nbsp;  Find all of our relevant links and social accounts at&nbsp;.   &nbsp;  &nbsp; And would you consider leaving us a rating and or a review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Goodpods? It would help other Sherlockians to find us. &nbsp; 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.  &nbsp;     &nbsp;

The Sherlock Holmes LEGO Book Nook

“Here is the key. You can look for yourself.” [GOLD]&nbsp;    Imagine having the key to 221B Baker Street, and what it must feel like to open that door. And imagine being trusted to keep Holmes and Watson’s famous sitting room in good order. That rare honor belongs to Roger Johnson, BSI ("The Pall Mall Gazette") and Jean Upton, BSI ("Elsie Cubitt"), a well-known couple among the small community of married Sherlockians.&nbsp; Jean and Roger have preserved and maintained the sitting room at London’s Sherlock Holmes Pub for 30 years. Join us as we hear how the Northumberland Hotel evolved into the pub, and why Sir Henry Baskerville would have been an unlikely guest.&nbsp; You'll learn the origin of the sitting room in 1951’s Festival of Britain, how Jean and Roger saved it from neglect, and how it stands today after the pub’s recent renovation. Then we look ahead to Sherlockian gatherings for the last half of September in "The Learned Societies" segment. Madeline Quinones is back with "A Chance of Listening," and the Canonical Couplet quiz tests your Sherlock Holmes knowledge, with something from the vaults for the winner. Send your answer to comment @ ihearofsherlock .com by August 29, 2025 at 11:59 a.m. EST. All listeners are eligible to play. We have some wonderful images of the pub, the sitting room, and the exhibition that led to it, courtesy of Roger and Jean and they're available exclusively for our . Join us on the platform of your choice (&nbsp;|&nbsp;).&nbsp;      &nbsp;  &nbsp;  &nbsp;  Leave I Hear of Sherlock Everywhere a five-star rating on&nbsp;&nbsp;and&nbsp;; listen to us&nbsp;.   &nbsp; &nbsp;   Sponsors   &nbsp;has a number of new Sherlock Holmes books out by various authors. You'll want to check out the breadth of their offerings by&nbsp;&nbsp;to learn more.    &nbsp; Would you care to advertise with us? You can find&nbsp;. Let's chat!   &nbsp;  &nbsp;  Links   (Greene King)  (Smithsonian)  Other links:  A Chance of Listening:  The Learned Societies:&nbsp;  Find all of our relevant links and social accounts at&nbsp;.   &nbsp;    &nbsp; And would you consider leaving us a rating and or a review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Goodpods? It would help other Sherlockians to find us. &nbsp; 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.  &nbsp;     &nbsp;

The Sherlock Holmes Pub

“the goodness of Providence.” [NAVA]&nbsp;     &nbsp; It began with an idea for a series of radio mysteries, each five minutes long, that listeners could solve by considering the evidence. Sherlock Holmes would then give the solution — and to make it even more interesting, Watson could conclude with a moral lesson reflecting the story.&nbsp; Thanks to the author, journalist, and broadcaster Kel Richards, it became a popular feature on Australian radio, and Ray Riethmeier, BSI ("Morrison, Morrison, and Dodd") thought it would make a wonderful book. Through a strange series of circumstances — destiny, perhaps? — Ray eventually found Richards and reunited&nbsp; him with transcripts of the programs. Join us as we talk to Ray about the result: Sherlock Holmes 5-Minute Mysteries, a collection of fifty fair-play puzzlers that also enable personal, Christian exploration.  Next, we explore Sherlockian gatherings for the first half of November in "The Learned Societies" segment. Madeline Quinones is back with A Chance of Listening, and the Canonical Couplet quiz tests your Sherlock Holmes knowledge, with something from the vaults for the winner. Send your answer to comment @ihearofsherlock.com by September 29, 2025 at 11:59 a.m. EST. All listeners are eligible to play. As a reminder, our&nbsp;&nbsp;can listen to the show ad-free and have access to occasional bonus material. Join us on the platform of your choice (&nbsp;|&nbsp;).&nbsp;     &nbsp;  &nbsp;  &nbsp;  Leave I Hear of Sherlock Everywhere a five-star rating on&nbsp;&nbsp;and&nbsp;; listen to us&nbsp;.   &nbsp; &nbsp;   Sponsors   &nbsp;has a number of new Sherlock Holmes books out by various authors, including&nbsp;The Other Woman&nbsp;by Richard Ryan,&nbsp;The Infinitely Stranger Cases of Sherlock Holmes&nbsp;by Paula Hammond, and&nbsp;A Necessary End&nbsp;by Ellora Lawhorn. You'll want to check out the breadth of their offerings by&nbsp;&nbsp;to learn more.    &nbsp; Would you care to advertise with us? You can find&nbsp;. Let's chat!   &nbsp;  Links  &nbsp;() Previous episode mentioned:  Other links:  A Chance of Listening:&nbsp; The Learned Societies:&nbsp; Bonus event:&nbsp; returns&nbsp;on September 27  Find all of our relevant links and social accounts at&nbsp;.    &nbsp; And would you consider leaving us a rating and or a review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Goodpods? It would help other Sherlockians to find us. &nbsp; 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.  &nbsp;     &nbsp;

Episode 05 - Sherlockian 101 (Part 2)

Elementary