Remembering Mike Whelan, BSI's "Wiggins"

“put forward with such a quiet air of mastery” [STOC]

As regular listeners know, Michael F. Whelan, BSI ("Wiggins") passed away in October of 2021. His contribution to the Sherlockian game was more than any one person could adequately describe. 

To honor his memory, we gathered a number of Baker Street Irregulars to remember Mike beyond his Sherlockian self — people who knew him well and could comment on his interests, his personality, and his character. These were: Peter Blau, Ross Davies, Steven Doyle, Les Klinger, Hartley Nathan, Otto Penzler, and Steve Rothman. 

We hope you can appreciate the man Mike Whelan was, what he did for the Sherlockian community, and the kind of leadership he represented. 

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A Quiet Air of Mastery

In this episode we begin our interview the head of the Baker Street Irregulars - the internationally renowned literary society that remains at the forefront of the study of Sherlock Holmes. 

Michael Whelan has been "Wiggins" of the BSI for the last decade, and here he shares some thoughts on his own personal history, the organization, the annual gathering known as the BSI Weekend, and more.

Full show notes available at https://ihose.co/ihose14

Michael Whelan (Part 1)

In the previous episode of the show, you heard us get into some pretty interesting topics with Mike Whelan, head of the Baker Street Irregulars. We continue in this vein in Part 2, talking about the BSI Trust, the BSI Weekend in much greater detail, the Dr. Watson Fund, and a very exciting contest that you can participate in!

Full show notes available at https://ihose.co/ihose15

Michael Whelan (Part 2)

It's been seven years since Mike Whelan, "Wiggins" of the BSI, sat down with us. Much has changed in the organization since that time, and now, 17 years into the job, Mike gives his take on the direction of this august literary society dedicated to Sherlock Holmes. (Recorded in 2014)

Full show notes are available at https://ihose.co/ihose71

A Conversation with the Head of the BSI

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Remembering Mike Whelan, BSI's "Wiggins"

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