Shows in which your hosts discuss whatever happens to come to mind. It's like "Car Talk" for Sherlock Holmes fans.

Scott & Burt Discuss Sherlock Holmes

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

Joining the BBC's Sherlock on television this fall is another high-powered outing by the network CBS in the United States. If you haven't yet heard, the new show is Elementary and it stars Jonny Lee Miller as a modern-day Sherlock Holmes who is in New York after rehab, and Lucy Liu at Dr. Joan Watson, Holmes's "sober companion," whose responsibility it is to look after him an ensure he readjusts to society and doesn't relapse.

The creators were under pressure almost from the moment the project was announced, what with the success of another modern-day Sherlock Holmes enjoying popular acclaim. Rest assured, Elementary does not encroach on the territory of Sherlock.

But exactly how much of the Canon does it include or reference? And how faithful are the characters to what we know? Or does that even matter? And how closely tread is the fine line that exists between an established character and updating it to a modern setting? Join us as we debate and discuss the relative merits and attributes of the latest addition of Holmes to the small screen.

During the episode, we share some listener comments of late, read the Editor's Gas-Lamp from Vol. 6, No. 1 (March 1956) from the Baker Street Journal, and prepare for our Halloween Show. As part of that, we'd like to know what Canonical or Sherlockian Halloween costume you might wear. Tell us in a comment below.

Episode 46: Elementary, My Dear CBS

With Victorian and Gothic influence in a number of the Sherlock Holmes stories, the Canon can be great fodder for the mysterious, occult and spooky elements of Halloween. Certainly The Hound of the Baskervilles, "The Adventure of the Devil's Foot," "The Adventure of the Blanched Soldier," or "The Adventure of Shoscombe Old Place" have elements that can make a reader's hair stand on end.

But the most direct link with Halloween as we know it today (other than Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's "Lot No. 249" - the original mummy story) has to be "The Adventure of the Sussex Vampire." Sherlock Holmes himself was a bit dismissive of the supernatural in this case, saying "Rubbish, Watson, rubbish! What have we to do with walking corpses who can only be held in their grave by stakes driven through their hearts? It's pure lunacy."

But our guest on this episode, Les Klinger (a guest on Episodes 31 and 32, when he spoke about the Guy Ritchie / Robert Downey, Jr. movies and his role as Warner Brothers' consultant on the set) is no stranger to Dracula. He has written The New Annotated Dracula and has been an influential in the Dracularian movement. As we discuss the intersection of Holmes and Dracula, Les helps us understand the evolution of vampire literature and Dracula-influenced media.

In the discussion, Les alludes to other influential fictional works in the movement such as I Am Legend, In the Shadow of Dracula, and Anno Dracula by Kim Newman, who is the Distinguished Speaker at the 2013 Baker Street Irregulars Weekend. In addition to the popular work, Les noted that there is a scholarly vein of work (pardon the pun) in the field that brings more seriousness to the practice, albeit less fluid and constant than Sherlockian scholarship. But we kept coming back to the intersections of Holmes and Dracula, in all forms: written, film and stage, and how each have their cycles of popularity that are typically driven by a single piece of work each time.

Episode 47: Re Vampires

"Compliments of the season" is how Watson described his activities regarding a visit he paid to Holmes during the Christmas season.

And we know "The Adventure of the Blue Carbuncle" as the sole Christmas story in the Canon of Sherlock Holmes stories. And rather than focus on the nostalgic and its place in the lineup of winter classics, we discuss how this classic fits in the pantheon of Holmes stories in its own right as a tale of friendship, crime, discovery and what we've come to realize as some of the typical Baker Street scenes.

In an effort to pay homage to this Christmas classic, the Baker Street Irregulars in 1948 crafted a special edition of "The Blue Carbuncle" that included a wonderful essay by Christopher Morley titled "A Christmas Story Without Slush." About BLUE, Morley said, "it was superb art. It hasn't a word too many or two few." That essay itself has become something of a classic as well, and we're delighted to share it with our listeners here.

Episode 49: I'll Have a Blue Christmas

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).

Episode 51: Who Is A Sherlockian?

When a figure like Sherlock Holmes has been around for over a century, there are bound to be misconceptions that creep into public thinking. We blame this not on carelessness or laziness but rather on the overwhelming popularity of the great detective.

The image of Holmes clad in deerstalker and Inverness cape, clenching a Meerschaum pipe in his teeth is the universal, if cliched, image of a detective. But was it true?

Episode 52: Sherlockian Mythbusters

For those in the United States, November is the month in which we celebrate Thanksgiving. We thought it a fitting time to reflect on some of the things we have to be thankful for in the world of Sherlock Holmes, and they are many. The show's multiple topics and many links reflect that.


First, we have our Sherlockian society meetings. Whether you live in a city that is home to a venerable institution with a decades-old group of longstanding tradition or a town with a relatively new group, the autumn seems to be a time when meetings are held, toasts are recited and friendships rekindled. And if you haven't yet listened to Episode 4: Sherlockian 101 and Episode 5: Sherlockian 101 (part 2), in which we discuss getting involved in or starting your own society, we highly recommend it.


We're thankful of the work of Mr. J.D. Sutter, who helped us to transition the site from its years-old layout and to integrate content from the Baker Street Blog, to give the site its full functionality you see now. If you have a chance, get over to JD's site and thank him for his work.


It would be an understatement to say we're thrilled to have Matt Laffey's Weekly Sherlock Compendium Links back on the site again. After a brief yet unintentional hiatus, Matt's comprehensive links are back with us again.


We discuss the annual Baker Street Irregulars Weekend, including some of the changes afoot within the BSI itself. The BSI Press is getting dedicated leadership, with its many titles in print and on the way; the BSI Trust is also getting new leadership.


We're very fortunate to live in a time when news of Sherlock Holmes fills the airwaves, print publications and intertubes, and we cap off a few of them. There's PBS, BBC, and Doctor Who news from the world of television, we remember Jeremy Brett, the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry's Sherlock Holmes exhibition is open, and we acknowledge a number of anniversaries of Sherlock Holmes films.


We share listener comments, both written and audio, note the inaugural issue of The Watsonian, and highlight the continued spirited debate about Elementary.


It's also the season for renewing subscriptions to The Baker Street Journal (one of our sponsors). We're issuing a related challenge: from now through March 2014, we're looking for 50 gift subscriptions of the BSJ to be made by our listeners. Listen to the show for full details.


Our gas-lamp this week: since our reading on Episode 56 was "On Advocating Sherlock Holmes" and Brad Keefauver was our guest, we thought it might be appropriate to read one of Brad's own editorials ("Zismanian scholarship?") as our gas-lamp for this episode, marking the very first time we've used an online publication as our reading.

Links:

The I Hear of Sherlock Everywhere apps: Android and iOS.
We wrote about the excitement that traditionally surrounds the BSI Weekend here.
The Baker Street Irregulars and Friends Weekend website: bsiweekend.com
PBS announces the air dates of Sherlock on Masterpiece
The BFI premiere of Sherlock [via Sherlockology]
The first image of Sherlock Series 3
Jude Law breaks the silence on the third Sherlock Holmes film.
The International Sherlock Holmes Exhibition is open and they even are running a social sweepstakes.
The John H. Watson Society releases The Watsonian.
The e-book version of The New Annotated Sherlock Holmes: Vol. 1 and Vol. 2.
Sherlock Holmes London Itinerary [Visit London]
Sherlock filming sites in and around London [Metro UK]
TEDx talk about Sherlock Holmes and jealousy
A Kickstarter for a Sherlockian deck of cards
Bonus: The First Family Rides Again album [Amazon]


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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 The Sherlock Holmes Community on Google+, Facebook, Twitter and Tumblr. And of course, our web- and app-based Flipboard magazine 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: Wessex Press and The Baker Street Journal. Don't forget to get your free audiobook download with your trial membership from Audible, at audibletrial.com/sherlock. 

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Episode 58: Thankful for Sherlock

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.

Episode 60: The First 60 Years

Our 62nd podcast episode looks at what went on during the BSI Weekend, particularly through the sounds of new Baker Street Irregulars.

Episode 62: Inside the BSI Weekend

A smorgasbord of Sherlock Holmes updates in our latest podcast episode. See if you can outdo our top 10 lists of Sherlockian tchotchkes!

Episode 66: Get Your Kicks with Sherlock Holmes

Listen as we capture the sounds of the #BSIWeekend and discuss what happened at one of the most enjoyable gatherings of Sherlockians of the year.

Episode 74: BSI Weekend 2015

The 15th of every month brings a new episode, and our latest is chock full of Sherlockian nuggets. There's a legal case afoot, in case you haven't heard. We cover the latest broadside from the Conan Doyle Estate, Ltd. - the #FreeMrHolmes saga - and discuss the movie starring Sir Ian McKellen. We ponder Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's epitaph if written under the present clouds of the estate's business dealings.
 
We also take a moment to pause and reflect on the screening of the William Gillette 1916 film, our 1,000th post and the Scintillation of Scions event. It's been a busy month!
 
Burt takes us on an audio journey to Roslyn in the Hoboken-Free State to celebrate the 125th birthday of Christopher Morley, founder of the Baker Street Irregulars. There we hear from Morley scholar and Baker Street Journal editor Steven Rothman, BSI ("The Valley of Fear") and Terry Hunt, BSI ("The Something Hunt"), as well as two grandchildren of Morley. 
 

Mental Exaltation
Another installment of our successful quiz program, written by IHOSE quizmaster Nick Martorelli, is all about the legal profession in the Sherlock Holmes stories. Sandy Kozinn joined us from New Jersey to play - listen to hear how she did.


 


 


We welcome a guest reader for this episode's Gas-Lamp reading: Ray Betzner. Ray gave a touching talk at the BSI Dinner in January and an encore presentation at the Sons of the Copper Beeches in April. It is titled "A Case of Identity: Sigerson's Choice" and it is remarkable.
 
Finally, we conclude with some listener comments, including a very surprising duo.
 

 
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You may have missed Scintillation of Scions VIII, but edition IX is coming next year.
We had a representative at the screening of William Gillette's 1916 silent classic Sherlock Holmes at the San Francisco Silent Film Festival last month. You can read Tim Greer's impressions of the event and the film here.
And if you'd like to see the restoration yourself, the DVD and Blu-ray are coming out in October - order it here.
We celebrated our 1,000th post on the site: ihose.co/ihose1000
The summary of the #FreeMrHolmes saga.
Related: you might wish to educate yourself with Betsy Rosenblatt's scholarly legal treatise The Adventure of the Shrinking Public Domain.

 
Many more links, articles and images are available in our Flipboard and Scoop.it sites at ihose.co/flipsherlock and ihose.co/scoopsherlock, as well as on the The Sherlock Holmes Community on Google+ (still growing, now at over 2,500 members), as well as through our accounts on Facebook,Twitter and Tumblr.
 
 
Please subscribe to us on iTunes, 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 (ihearofsherlock AT gmail DOT com), call us at (774) 221-READ (7323).
 
 

Sponsors
This episode includes three sponsors that deserve your attention:
 
Wessex Press (check out the new Sherlock Holmes and Conan Doyle in the Newspapers Volume 1)
The Baker Street Journal, where you should get your annual subscription in now to secure all four issues and a very special Christmas Annual about The Seven Per-Cent Solution.
 
We welcome mystery writer Dan Andriacco. His upcoming novel Rogues Gallery is the latest in the Sebastian McCabe - Jeff Cody Series. Learn more on Dan’s blog Baker Street Beat at DanAndriacco.com.

 

 
We're also pleased to recognize Joseph Vega, William Simpson, Bob Byrne, Peter Lawrence, James O'Leary and Mary Miller for their generous support. If you would like to help support I Hear of Sherlock Everywhere, you can click here or on the "Donate" button in the upper portion of the site.

 

Episode 78: Legal and Leisure Ramblings

"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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Our "Mental Exaltation" quiz, so adeptly written by Nick Martorelli, challenges listener Jenn Zuko to win a copy of Bonnie Macbird's Art in the Blood. Will she manage to pull it off?
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As a reminder, consider supporting our show through&nbsp;Patreon, for as little as $1 per episode.
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We've been enjoying your photos and plan to post a number of them soon, so if you want to be part of this effort, please purchase as many of of our&nbsp;221B or 1895 oval stickers&nbsp;as you like and then&nbsp;send us a picture&nbsp;of where you've put it.

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3:36 How to find our past episodes: the ihose DOT co code.
4:50 Supporting the show&nbsp;&mdash;&nbsp;just like Mary Miller
7:00 Announcing the new IHOSE format
10:02 The Sherlock Holmes news
21:45 The Pope makes news while in the United States
24:21 Jessica Lisette joins us to sing "Elementary"
38:30 Our sponsors &mdash; including the latest Sherlock Holmes brand ad
43:40 Commentary: pastiches
55:41 Mental Exaltation
1:02:22 Wrap up comments
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And as usual, you might want to be sure you pay attention for a special&nbsp;Easter egg&nbsp;somewhere in the show...
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Jessica Lisette Music
The Sherlock Holmes Society of London remembers Jeremy Brett (photo album)
Is it really possible to have too many Sherlock Holmes books?
An interview with the Sherlock Holmes Society of India's Secretary General
A review of Dan Andriacco and Kieran McMullen's The Egyptian Curse
Otto Penzler's Big Book of Sherlock Holmes Stories
The new trailer to the Sherlock special
The&nbsp;I Hear of Sherlock Everywhere Patreon&nbsp;page



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Many more links, articles and images are available in our Flipboard and Scoop.it sites at&nbsp;ihose.co/flipsherlock&nbsp;and&nbsp;ihose.co/scoopsherlock, as well as on the&nbsp;The Sherlock Holmes Community&nbsp;on Google+ (now over 2,800 members), as well as through our accounts on&nbsp;Facebook,&nbsp;Twitter&nbsp;and&nbsp;Tumblr.
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Sponsors
This episode includes our two longtime sponsors that deserve your...

Episode 82: The Sincerest Form of Flattery

As the holiday shopping season nears, we thought it was a great time to create a shopping guide for the Sherlock Holmes fan in your life.
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If you're into Sherlock Holmes in any way, it's likely that you have a wish list. Whether it's an early edition of the stories, a complete collection of Arthur Wontner films, a Sherlock Holmes chess set, or something else.
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We recently asked your assistance in creating the ultimate Sherlockian gift guide, and you responded in force. We took those suggestions and ran with them, and created a show to highlight some of the many things for the Sherlock Holmes fanatic in your life, whether it's you or a loved one.
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Of course, we cover the latest Sherlock Holmes news and enjoy a little banter to boot. We also mention a contest&nbsp;&mdash;&nbsp;leave us a review on iTunes&nbsp;and show us the proof (screenshot or similar) &mdash; and we'll enter you for a chance to win a 1950s-era Baker Street Journal Christmas Annual.

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Listen closely and you may hear who our next interview guest is. And remain on the lookout for our regular Easter Egg feature.
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As a reminder, consider supporting our show through&nbsp;Patreon, for as little as $1 per episode.
And thank you to Mary Miller and Christian Mongaard for your extraordinary support!
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We've been enjoying your photos and plan to post a number of them soon, so if you want to be part of this effort, please purchase as many of of our&nbsp;221B or 1895 oval stickers&nbsp;as you like and then&nbsp;send us a picture&nbsp;of where you've put it.
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Notes:


1:35 Hello
3:45 Just the two of us
7:07 iTunes review and contest
8:26 The Sherlock Holmes News
21:21 Our holiday gift recommendations, powered by our readers and listeners, beginning with books.
41:50 Recommended DVDs
47:15 Ephemera: physical objects
59:56 What Burt and Scott want
1:07:02 Wrapping up

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Links:

Our Sherlockian Gift Guide&nbsp;- pick out your gifts now! ihearofsherlock.com/merchandise
Stan Lee was inspired by Sherlock Holmes
BSI Weekend announcement - site updated
The new home of the William Gillette Luncheon (and a history of the event)
Elementary Season 4 has begun, with John Noble as Morland Holmes, Sherlock's father.
Sherlock: The Abominable Bride will air on January 1 in the US and UK, and will have limited theatrical releases around the globe.
A spooky tour of Dartmoor, courtesy of The Guardian.
The&nbsp;I Hear of Sherlock Everywhere Patreon&nbsp;page



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Many more links, articles and images are available in our Flipboard and Scoop.it sites at&nbsp;ihose.co/flipsherlock&nbsp;and&nbsp;ihose.co/scoopsherlock, as well as on the&nbsp;The Sherlock Holmes Community&nbsp;on Google+ (now over 2,800 members), as well as through our accounts on&nbsp;Facebook,&nbsp;Twitter&nbsp;and&nbsp;Tumblr.
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Wessex Press&nbsp;(check out ) and&nbsp;The Baker Street Journal, where you should get&nbsp;your annual subscription&nbsp;in now to secure all four issues and a very special Christmas Annual about&nbsp;The Seven Per-Cent Solution.
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Episode 84: Our Favorite Sherlockian Things

"a malicious and abominable smile" [DYIN]

You've likely seen the online chatter and either managed to see the episode or miss the spoilers for Sherlock: The Abominable Bride to date. Before listening to this episode, we recommend watching (or even re-watching) it, for you'll have better context around some of our references.

We're pleased to bring you some of our observations and even some conjecture about the intent and direction of the show based on our viewings. We even throw in nods to Alfred Hitchcock and Orson Welles And don't be surprised if a few musical references manage to weave themselves into the narrative [don't miss Scott's favorite clip at 38:45].

We're currently at the BSI Weekend as we post this, and we talk about some of the people we'll see and have on the show soon. We also mention bringing IHOSE on the road this autumn, we read listener comments, welcome a new sponsor, and include an audio trailer to a new Dr. Who crossover.

We of course manage to squeeze in a Gas-Lamp, this time from Vol. 33, No. 1 of The Baker Street Journal before it's all through.

A special thank you to Mary Miller and Christian Mongaard for your continued extraordinary support!

Sponsors
This episode includes our two longtime sponsors that deserve your attention:
The Wessex Press, featuring three new titles for 2016: Sherlock Holmes and Conan Doyle in the Newspapers Vol. 2, A Curious Collection of Dates, and A Quick Succession of Subjects, and The Baker Street Journal, where you should get your annual subscriptionin now to secure all four issues - now accepting 2016 subscriptions. And Paula Berinstein's Amanda Lester, Detective series for young adults.
Would you care to become a sponsor? You can find&nbsp;more information here.

Notes:
1:53 Introductory remarks
5:12 Sherlock Holmes and attention deficit disorder
9:45 BSI Weekend plans, interview for IHOSE #89
12:32 IHOSE on the road in September!
16:49 An important message about new books
21:50 Abominable Bride discussion
34:25 Flavors of Hitchcock and Welles in the special
37:55 A study in characters, including Mycroft
40:15 Some familiar faces in the special
44:30 Mary Morstan predictions
47:20 A new IHOSE sponsor
50:21 Listener comments
56:28 News
1:07:13 Sherlock Holmes Brand advertisement
1:08:32 The Editor's Gas-Lamp
1:13:20 Thank yous


Episode 88: The Abominable Show

"I loved with such a love as comes once in a lifetime" [PRIO]

We're aware of the quotes "to Sherlock Holmes, she was always the woman," and "I have never loved, Watson," but what was Sherlock Holmes's relationship with love? Was he truly "an automaton - a calculating machine," or was he more familiar with the emotion than we've previously considered.

In honor of Valentine's Day (yesterday), we discuss this and the various relationships in the Sherlock Holmes stories that involved couples, whether they were husbands and wives, intended spouses or spurned lovers. There is a good deal of love that runs through the Canon, some of it good and decent, some of it passionate and infatuated, and some of it selfish. But it all adds up to some fascinating situations that we're left with.

We have our monthly news update, listener comments, and an Editor's Gas-Lamp taken from the March 1991 (Vol. 41, No. 1) issue of The Baker Street Journal, titled "Women," in a nod to the holiday and to the last episode. And be sure to stay tuned for another gem of an Easter egg.

Our special thanks go out to Mary Miller and Christian Mongaard for their Patreon support!


Sponsors
This episode includes our two longtime sponsors and a special sponsor with us for the first half of this year:
The&nbsp;Wessex Press, featuring&nbsp;A Curious Collection of Dates, and&nbsp;The Baker Street Journal, where you should get&nbsp;your annual subscription&nbsp;in now to secure all four issues - now accepting 2016 subscriptions. Also, Paula Berinstein's&nbsp;Amanda Lester, Detective&nbsp;series for young adults and the John H. Watson Society Manuscript Series.


Episode 90: Love in the Canon

The first podcast for Sherlock Holmes devotees, covering the intersection of Sherlock Holmes and popular culture. Discussions about the timeless characters of Holmes & Watson, goings-on today in a variety of media, and interviews with interesting people who share a passion for the great detective.