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“they are pretty sure to ask questions anyhow, so it would be as well to have answers” [RETI]&nbsp;&nbsp; We're doing something a little different for this episode. There are certain elements about the Sherlock Holmes stories that are just too trifling out of which to create an entire episode. So we turned to you. We're answering questions that you have submitted, hopefully providing more clarity than less. If this works well, we'll do it again. It's just a Trifle.&nbsp;    Have you left us a&nbsp;rating&nbsp;and&nbsp;review&nbsp;on&nbsp;&nbsp;yet? You don't need to own an Apple device, and every review helps more people find the show.&nbsp;   And please consider supporting our efforts through  or .  &nbsp; Links / Notes  This episode:&nbsp;  by Arthur Conan Doyle  by Robert L. Fish I Hear of Sherlock Everywhere  (Sherlock Holmes quotes) The full I Hear of Sherlock Everywhere archive:   &nbsp; Sponsor      &nbsp; Music credits Performers: Uncredited violinist, US Marine Chamber Orchestra Publisher Info.: Washington, DC:&nbsp; Copyright:&nbsp; &nbsp; --   &nbsp;  &nbsp;

Your Questions, Answered

This week, we take a break from our interview schedule to get back to the basics. We discuss the man who determined the foundations of a good Sherlockian collection and heap lavish praise on our favorite tomes related to the great detective.

Episode 9: Our Favorite Books

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."

Episode 18: Sons of the Copper Beeches

Christopher Morley once said that the Sherlock Holmes stories were a textbook of friendship. We've heard this platitude before, but what does it mean? How did the relationship between Holmes and Watson manifest itself in the Canon and how does that impact us as Sherlock Holmes enthusiasts today, in the digital age?

We discuss the elements of Holmes and Watson and how they were influenced most notably by the personality of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle; the difficulty in portraying the depth of the characters and their relationship on stage and screen; and how Sherlockians make each other's acquaintance.

We get to your comments - which you can submit below, on our Facebook Page, via email (comment AT ihearofsherlock DOT com) or by calling 774-221-READ (7323). We read the Gas-Lamp from Vol 2. No. 1, 1952 that celebrates Dr. Watson.

Episode 28: Friendship

Sunday, June 17 was Father's Day in the United States, which made it a perfect opportunity to tackle the topic of fathers in the Canon. Imagine our chagrin and surprise then, when we discovered that there was no appreciable material (at least to our "small but select" libraries of Sherlockiana) that adequately chronicled fathers and father figures in the Sherlock Holmes stories.

Episode 43: Fathers in the Canon

We take a look at the influence of politics inside the Sherlock Holmes stories as well as what was happening externally at the time. In addition, we even look at one member of the Baker Street Irregulars who had something of a government post and his Sherlockian scholarship - amazingly enough, written at a very crucial juncture of our country's history.

Episode 45: Sherlock Holmes & Politics

"Holmes was accessible upon the side of flattery" [REDC]

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We all know that imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. Sherlock Holmes is no stranger to either, and with a growing database that includes some tens of thousands of work, it's easy to think that Sherlock Holmes is probably the most imitated literary character in history.
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We take the time in this show to explore some of the motivations behind pastiches&nbsp;&mdash;&nbsp;as well as the cliched ingredients in so many pastiches (Mrs. Hudson, Mycroft Holmes, Professor Moriarty, cocaine, the Baker Street Irregulars, Jack the Ripper, real historical figures, etc.) and what makes them work &mdash; or in many cases, not.

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But more than that, we announce a new format to I Hear of Sherlock Everywhere episodes. Beginning with Episode 82, we're going to be splitting the show into two episodes per month. One show will be a featured interview and Gas-Lamp, while the other will be a show with the news, the quiz, and commentary related to the interview show that it precedes. In this case, our pastiche commentary is a prelude to one of the most exciting and anticipated pastiches of the year, Bonnie Macbird's Art in the Blood.


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This is our first show with a musical guest, and we're pleased to introduce Jessica Lisette to the Sherlockian world. She performs her new hit single "Elementary," which makes its debut today. You can see her video embedded below.
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Is it really possible to have too many Sherlock Holmes books?
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Otto Penzler's Big Book of Sherlock Holmes Stories
The new trailer to the Sherlock special
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Episode 82: The Sincerest Form of Flattery

"Bring me the books" [BLUE]&nbsp;&nbsp;  Sherlock Holmes was a consultant—or more properly, a consulting detective—but he was a consultant, nonetheless. And consultants need clients, who in turn pay the bills.&nbsp; &nbsp; But have you ever stopped to think about how Holmes went about collecting his fees? We don't know anything about his fees, other than a handful of high profile cases with rewards, and that (he says) he didn't vary them save for when he remitted them altogether.&nbsp;  &nbsp; &nbsp; Have you&nbsp;left us a&nbsp;rating&nbsp;and&nbsp;review&nbsp;on the podcast player of your choice yet? We could really use your help.&nbsp;  &nbsp;  And please consider supporting our efforts through&nbsp;Patreon&nbsp; or&nbsp;PayPal.   &nbsp;  Links / Notes &nbsp;  This episode:&nbsp;ihose.co/trifles74 I Hear of Sherlock Everywhere&nbsp;Episode 140: Sherlock Holmes and the Elusive Ear  &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Music credits Performers: Uncredited violinist, US Marine Chamber Orchestra  Publisher Info.: Washington, DC:&nbsp;United States Marine Band Copyright:&nbsp;Creative Commons Attribution 3.0

The Administrative Side of Baker Street

"the smartest of the Scotland Yarders" [STUD]&nbsp; When you think of a Scotland Yard inspector in the Sherlock Holmes stories, odds are your thoughts immediately go to Inspector Lestrade. He makes the most appearances in stories and certainly gets the most name recognition, in part thanks to Dennis Hoey's portrayal of the bumbling but capable policeman. &nbsp; But what about good old Inspector Gregson, who appeared alongside Lestrade in the very first Sherlock Holmes story? He manages to make a number of appearances, but doesn't rise to the same level of household awareness. We look at his trifling (and non-trifling) appearances in the Sherlock Holmes stories.  &nbsp; &nbsp; Have you&nbsp;left us a&nbsp;rating&nbsp;and&nbsp;review&nbsp;on the podcast player of your choice yet? We could really use your help.&nbsp;And please consider supporting our efforts through&nbsp;Patreon&nbsp;or&nbsp;PayPal.  &nbsp;  &nbsp;  Links / Notes  This episode:&nbsp;ihose.co/trifles78  &nbsp; Music credits Performers: Uncredited violinist, US Marine Chamber Orchestra   Publisher Info.: Washington, DC:&nbsp;United States Marine Band   Copyright:&nbsp;Creative Commons Attribution 3.0

Where Are They Now? Inspector Gregson

"the irregulars are useful sometimes" [RETI]&nbsp; &nbsp; Homeless children. A gossip columnist. A dog. What do all of these have in common? They're part of the underground network of helpers that Sherlock Holmes cobbled together.&nbsp; &nbsp; With these individuals and more, Holmes was able to fan out across the great metropolis and gather information that helped him solve his cases. And they're the subject of this week's Trifles episode.  &nbsp; &nbsp; Have you&nbsp;left us a&nbsp;rating&nbsp;and&nbsp;review&nbsp;on the podcast player of your choice yet? We could really use your help.&nbsp;  &nbsp;  And please consider supporting our efforts through&nbsp;Patreon&nbsp;or&nbsp; PayPal.&nbsp;  &nbsp; Links / Notes  This episode:&nbsp;ihose.co/trifles82 The&nbsp;Bakerloo line The Baker Street Irregulars Episode 58 - Sherlock Holmes's Index Episode 62 - Reference Sources  &nbsp; Music credits Performers: Uncredited violinist, US Marine Chamber Orchestra Publisher Info.: Washington, DC:&nbsp;United States Marine Band Copyright:&nbsp;Creative Commons Attribution 3.0

Sherlock Holmes's Underground Network

We fool ourselves into thinking that our time on this earth is unique. That every challenge we face is new and different, and that no one else can possibly understand the pressures we face. &nbsp; But the simple truth is there are numerous examples of similar circumstances throughout recorded history, whether analogous or identical. It just takes a bit of work to find them and understand the historical context that will prepare us for the future.&nbsp; &nbsp; In this episode, it's on to the second of the third sculptures at the National Archives as we determine what the future looks like. &nbsp; I'd be honored if you'd leave a rating or review for the show. You'd be helping other people discover how smart you are. &nbsp;  Links:  This episode:&nbsp;smonty.co/fullmonty49 "Confusing and harmful abundance" Socrates' warning  Malesherbes Amazon: Retailers Gonna Retail&nbsp;(Medium)  The Prime Effect: How Amazon's Two-Day Shipping is Disrupting Retail  How Sears and Montgomery Ward Changed American Shipping Just for fun:&nbsp;The Department Store Museum Other commentary and updates at&nbsp;ScottMonty.com  &nbsp;  Credits:   Theme song:&nbsp;Afternoon&nbsp;by Maestross is on a royalty-free license from&nbsp;Jamendo.com. Image:&nbsp;public domain    &nbsp; &nbsp;   Subscribe on&nbsp;Apple Podcasts,&nbsp;Google Podcasts,&nbsp;SoundCloud,&nbsp;Spotify ,&nbsp;or&nbsp;Stitcher. Or try this: ask Alexa or Google Home to "play the latest episode of The Full Monty podcast."   &nbsp;  &nbsp;  If you find this program valuable, please consider supporting it on&nbsp;Patreon. It covers the cost of hosting, email, music and more.   &nbsp;

Episode 49: What's Past Is Prologue

A Christmas themed short mystery about the adventures of a wannabe burglar. From the July 2016 issue of Mystery Weekly Magazine. Subscribe via Kindle Newsstand https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01N4NJL91 or buy this issue in print! https://www.amazon.com/dp/1519042876

A Christmas Miracle by Deborah Lacy

"The game's afoot!" January 6th is the traditional date Sherlock Holmes' birthday is celebrated. To celebrate, Peter Kreten spoke with Peter Blau, Secretary of the Bakerstreet Irregulars, the very first Sherlock Holmes society in the United States. 
In the conversation, Peter discusses how the Baker Street Irregulars were first founded, why he loves all the stories, and how the character of Sherlock Holmes connects people from all different societies and backgrounds.

Peter Blau Podcast Interview on Sherlock Holmes

Life can be tough. We've all experienced a setback from time to time. And often, those setbacks can seem difficult to surmount. &nbsp; But imagine if you had traversed 1,500 miles over ice and snow, only to lose your race into the history books, and then realize that you wouldn't make it out alive, with only 11 miles to go. Would you still keep going? &nbsp; Keeping perspective and staying true to your mission are critical in times like this. &nbsp;  "Success consists of going from failure to failure without loss of enthusiasm."&nbsp;  – Winston Churchill    &nbsp;  &nbsp;  Would you consider leaving a rating or review for the show on&nbsp;iTunes? It help other people find us.  &nbsp;  Links:  This episode:&nbsp;smonty.co/fullmonty60 Sponsor:&nbsp;IRI Worldwide Other commentary and updates at&nbsp;ScottMonty.com  &nbsp;  Credits:   Theme song:&nbsp;Afternoon&nbsp;by Maestross is on a royalty-free license from&nbsp;Jamendo.com. Image credit:&nbsp;Situation of HMS Resolute, Baffins Bay, June 1858&nbsp;(University of Melbourne)    &nbsp;   Subscribe on&nbsp;Apple Podcasts,&nbsp;Google Podcasts,&nbsp;SoundCloud,&nbsp;Spotify,&nbsp;or&nbsp;Stitcher. &nbsp; Or try this: ask Alexa or Google Home to "play the latest episode of The Full Monty podcast."   &nbsp;  &nbsp;  If you find this program valuable, please consider supporting it on&nbsp;Patreon. It covers the cost of hosting, email, music and more.

Episode 61: Resilience, Resoluteness, and Enthusiasm

“my heart jumped so with joy” [STUD]&nbsp; &nbsp; We commonly see clients who come to Sherlock Holmes riddled with despair and grief. But if we look closely enough, we can also find happiness and sheer joy in the Canon. The Sherlock Holmes stories contain the full range of human emotion, from anger to relief and from&nbsp; anguish to jubilance. The more we looked for the upbeat, the more we found. It's just a Trifle.   Have you left us a&nbsp;rating&nbsp;and&nbsp;review&nbsp;on&nbsp;&nbsp;yet? You don't need to own an Apple device, and every review helps more people find the show.&nbsp; Find Trifles .&nbsp;  &nbsp; And please consider supporting&nbsp;our efforts through&nbsp;&nbsp;or&nbsp;.    &nbsp;   Links / Notes  This episode:&nbsp;  &nbsp; Sponsor       &nbsp;  Music credits Performers: Uncredited violinist, US Marine Chamber Orchestra Publisher Info.: Washington, DC:&nbsp; Copyright:&nbsp;  &nbsp;   --   &nbsp;

Upbeat Moments in the Canon

"Unique, perfectly unique" [BRUC]&nbsp; When Vincent Starrett set out to write his cornerstone pastiche in 1920, it wasn't intended for an audience of Sherlock Holmes fans. For one, he didn't know of any others who were as fixated on Holmes as he was. Fortunately, Richard Sveum, BSI ("Dr. Hill Barton") is well connected in the Sherlockian world and was able to tap the talents of other Starrett experts and enthusiasts to assist him in creating the 2020 Baker Street Journal Christmas Annual:&nbsp;The 100-Year Adventure of The Unique Hamlet. This look at Vincent Starrett's classic work will bring you new understanding of the man and his contribution to the world of book collectors and Sherlock Holmes. The&nbsp;Canonical Couplet&nbsp;quiz winner this time will receive a copy of the 2020 Baker Street Journal Christmas Annual: The 100-Year Adventure of The Unique Hamlet.&nbsp;Answers are due by February 27, 2021 at 11:59 a.m.  Information on sponsors, links, and notes available below.   Please do consider becoming a&nbsp;. We have a new structure for 2021, with support on a monthly (rather than per-episode) basis, and a community just for our supporters! Your support helps us to ensure we can keep doing what we do, covering file hosting costs, production, and this year, transcription services.&nbsp; &nbsp;          Sponsors &nbsp;is the premier publisher of books about Sherlock Holmes and Arthur Conan Doyle, including&nbsp;.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;has a new offering: . It's a monthly subscription program for Sherlock Holmes books.   Would you care to advertise with us? You can find&nbsp;. Let's chat!  &nbsp; Links  This episode:&nbsp;  to be sure you get this year's Christmas Annual &nbsp;(University of Minnesota Libraries) Randall Stock's  (Best of Sherlock) Ray Betzner's  (Studies in Starrett)  by Susan Rice (Amazon)  Previous episodes mentioned:    (Ray Betzner and Susan Rice)  (Evelyn Herzog and Susan Rice)  (Ray Betzner)      Many more links, articles and images are available in our Flipboard magazine at&nbsp;&nbsp;as well as through our accounts on&nbsp;,&nbsp;,&nbsp;, and&nbsp;. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Please subscribe on the podcast provider of your choosing:    And would you consider leaving us a rating and review? 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 (774) 221-READ (7323).  &nbsp;   Transcript We are so grateful for your support! If you would like to , we'd appreciate it. The transcript for this episode can be viewed at .  &nbsp;  --

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