Did you know that there are over 400 Sherlock Holmes societies around the world? We take you to a few of them.

Sherlock Holmes Societies

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

The Baker Street Irregulars are widely known as a literary society dedicated to the study of Sherlock Holmes. Since 1934 the group has been gathering in New York City for its annual dinner and weekend festivities and has embarked on a significant publishing effort centered around its own history, international Sherlockian societies' scholarship, and analysis of extant manuscripts of the Canon.

Episode 53: For the Sake of the Trust

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

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)

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A Conversation with the Head of the BSI

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

"It is a nice household." [SPEC]

It's been exactly one month since our last episode, as as is our tradition on the 15th of every month, we bring you another episode of our show. In this episode, come with us to Boston as we investigate the Speckled Band of Boston - the oldest scion society of the Baker Street Irregulars, which was founded in 1940.
 
In addition to a recap of some of the main Sherlock Holmes news of the last month, we bring you a number of special audio features. Burt and Scott both attended the 75th annual dinner of the Speckled Band of Boston and captured some audio of the evening, to give you a sense of what goes on at this august institution. We also have an interview with Dan Posnansky, BSI ("Colonel Hayter"), the current Keeper of the Speckled Band. 

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Episode 77: The Speckled Band of Boston

"the cleverness of women" [SCAN]&nbsp;
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When the Baker Street Irregulars finally made the watershed decision to admit women to its membership in 1991, Evelyn Herzog, BSI ("The Daintiest Thing Under a Bonnet"), ASH ("Violet Hunter") and Susan Rice, 2s., BSI ("Beeswing"), ASH ("A Practical Handbook of Bee Culture, with Some Observations Upon the Segregation of the Queen") were there. And yet the history of what led up to that moment is not widely known.&nbsp;
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From Evy's and Susan's perspectives, it began some three decades or more earlier, gaining momentum as they entered their college years in the Northeast and Midwest, respectively. And from the BSI's perspective, it was rooted in the traditionalism of a longtime leader. How the two vastly different outlooks clashed and eventually collaborated is what we discuss.
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We've had the pleasure of knowing Evy and Susan for&mdash;well, let's just say for longer than any of us can remember. Together we explore the history of their journeys and uncover exactly what it was like to be outsiders in a world that very much should have included them much earlier. The story of Julian Wolff, BSI ("The Red-Headed League") and Tom Stix, Jr., BSI ("The Norwood Builder"), the leaders of the Baker Street Irregulars at the time, is both complex and delicate, and Evy and Susan do them both justice in the matter.
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The history of the ASH is the subject of the 2004 Baker Street Journal Christmas Annual, and it its still available for sale. Also included in our interview are audio clips from the 1991 BSI Cocktail Reception, during which women first received investitures. And we might have another Easter egg for you.
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Episode 89: The Adventuresses of Sherlock Holmes

"After an excellent voyage the Hotspur landed us at Sydney" [GLOR]   &nbsp; &nbsp;   &nbsp; Australian Sherlockians are some of the most amazing people. We had the opportunity to put our theory to the test not once, but twice. And the most recent occasion was in April 2016 on a visit to Sydney. &nbsp; There we met with some wonderful and fun Sherlockians: Bill Barnes, BSI, Roseane McNamara, BSI, Kerry Murphy, Christopher Sequeira, Doug Elliott, BSI, Robert Veld, Erin O'Neill, and Malcolm Ellis, to be specific. While we were there, we had a chance to learn about their own unique experiences and got them to tell us a few stories of life as a Sherlock Holmes fan Down Under. &nbsp; In this episode, we'll take you there through music, sound effects and good old imagination. We hope you come along on this voyage with us. We promise it won't end the same way that the Gloria Scott met its fate. &nbsp; As a bonus, here are some images of the Passengers: &nbsp;  &nbsp;   &nbsp; Our special thanks goes out to Mary Miller for her extraordinary Patreon support! Won't you join her and others by clicking on the button? &nbsp; &nbsp;    Sponsors This episode includes our two longtime sponsors and a special sponsor who is supporting us for the first half of this year:  The&nbsp;Wessex Press, featuring&nbsp;Sherlockian Heresies&nbsp; The Baker Street Journal, where you should get&nbsp;your annual subscription&nbsp;in now to secure all four issues plus the Christmas Annual.&nbsp; And Paula Berinstein's&nbsp;Amanda Lester, Detective&nbsp;series for young adults.  &nbsp; &nbsp; Would you care to become a sponsor? You can find&nbsp;more information here.    &nbsp;   &nbsp; Download&nbsp;[Save As] | File size 30.3 MB, 1:02:37   &nbsp;    &nbsp; Links:  The Sydney Passengers website Robert Veld's The Strand Magazine and Sherlock Holmes Leave us a rating or review on iTunes by&nbsp;going here The&nbsp;I Hear of Sherlock Everywhere Patreon&nbsp;page    &nbsp; &nbsp;   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 3,600 members), as well as through our accounts on&nbsp;Facebook,&nbsp;Instagram,&nbsp;Snapchat,&nbsp;Twitter&nbsp;and&nbsp;Tumblr.   &nbsp; &nbsp; Please&nbsp;subscribe to us on iTunes,&nbsp;Google Play,&nbsp;Soundcloud,&nbsp;Stitcher&nbsp;or&nbsp;Spreaker&nbsp;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. &nbsp; Your thoughts on the show? Leave a comment below, send us an email (comment AT&nbsp;ihearofsherlock&nbsp;DOT com), call&nbsp;us at (774) 221-READ (7323). &nbsp;  &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;  --

Episode 97: The Sydney Passengers

"I had never heard of the institution"&nbsp;[GREE]&nbsp; &nbsp; Every four years, the Baker Street Irregulars, the New York-based literary society dedicated to studying Sherlock Holmes, arranges an excursion somewhere in the United States. These events happen outside of the usual BSI Weekend, and like the weekend itself, are open to all interested Sherlockians. &nbsp; The first in 2004 took the group to Salt Lake City on the trail of A Study in Scarlet; then in 2008, the group went to Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania to the locales that inspired The Valley of Fear; in 2012, Los Angeles played host to a film-related conference. And in 2016, the group headed to the Chautauqua Institution for "The Mind and Art of Sherlock Holmes." &nbsp; And this time, we were there! We managed to not only listen to and see some wonderful presentations, but we gave one of our own on the future of our little publication. But in the meantime, we nabbed a few of the speakers and got their stories&nbsp;—&nbsp;stories that went beyond the presentations. We even have some audio (and video clips below) of Philip Carli at the piano during the silent showings of the William Gillette film and Eille Norwood shorts. We even have some breaking news on a newly-discovered silent Sherlock Holmes film&nbsp;—&nbsp;the last one ever produced, in 1929. &nbsp; Join us to hear why this hobby is about more than the collective events and publications; it's about relationships. &nbsp;    &nbsp; Please consider becoming a regular supporter of us on&nbsp;Patreon. Won't you be part of this ongoing success story? &nbsp; Notes 1:36 Intro 6:22 Sponsor: Wessex Press 7:34 On the ground in Chautauqua 9:12 Interview with computer science legend Alan Kay 12:39 Bonnie MacBird talks about the Vernet family 14:45 Glen Miranker takes us to the WWI trenches 20:30 Henry Boote, Sherlockian entertainer 24:09 Tim Greer on staging Sherlock Holmes 29:12 Sponsor:&nbsp;The Baker Street Journal 31:22 Silent films 34:30 Philip Carli at the piano during the Norwood films 37:15 Russell Merritt talks about the silent films&nbsp;—&nbsp;and a newly discovered one! 41:59 Philip Carli accompanies the Gillette film 44:42 Jeffrey Hatcher on his inspiration for Holmesian screenwriting and playwriting 53:12 Closing thoughts &nbsp;    Sponsors This episode includes our two longtime sponsors and we thank them. Please support our sponsors by visiting their sites:  Wessex Press, where the future and the past come together. The Baker Street Journal, where&nbsp;we can reflect, be part of the big tent and find a community.&nbsp;  &nbsp; &nbsp; Would you care to become a sponsor? You can find&nbsp;more information here.   &nbsp;    &nbsp;    &nbsp; Links  The Chautauqua Institution Bonnie MacBird on Episode 83: Art in the Blood That Moroccan table Eille Norwood    &nbsp;

Episode 104: Sherlockians at Chautauqua

"in the northern provinces" [SIGN]&nbsp; &nbsp; The Baker Street Irregulars International Series continues to forge ahead, as it published its sixth volume at the end of 2016. Joining the ranks of other countries and regions that whose scholarly works have been compiled and published by the BSI is none other than Canada.  &nbsp;  Joining us to talk about Canada and Sherlock Holmes from the BSI International Series is one of the co-editors, Peter Calamai, BSI ("The Leeds Mercury"), MBt, C.M. Peter is one half of the editing team that took on the Canadian project, together with Mark Alberstat, BSI ("Halifax"). Peter tells us about his membership in the Order of Canada, his life as a journalist, and his foggy first meeting with Sherlock Holmes. We cover Sherlockian scholarship from north of the border, as well as the association with Sir Arthur Conan Doyle that Canada has.  &nbsp; We haven't included a single 'eh' or 'aboot' in this episode, but we have given you a Gas-Lamp in the form of an essay from Christopher Redmond: "The Lure of the Chase," which can be found in the book. And some bonus content, if you listen far enough.  &nbsp;  Information on sponsors, links, timing notes and transcript available below.     &nbsp;   And please consider joining our&nbsp;Patreon community. 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 This episode includes our two longtime sponsors. Please support our sponsors by visiting their sites:  Wessex Press, publishers of Ronald Knox and Sherlock Holmes: The Origins of Sherlockian Studies. The Baker Street Journal, where in addition to the quarterly journal, you can find the books available in the BSI International Series.    Notes  1:35&nbsp;Coo loo coo coo, coo coo coo coo! 3:04 Sponsor: Wessex Press 4:45 Sherlock Holmes in the Great White North 6:53 Welcome, Peter Calamai 10:40 Peter gives us the background on his association with Sherlock Holmes 19:53 The beginnings of Sherlock Holmes in Canada 33:01 The Arthur Conan Doyle Collection at the Toronto Reference Library 34:50 Teaser for a future episode 36:54 The Four Pillars 42:58 Sponsor: The Baker Street Journal 44:30 Professor Moriarty was an army coach - but what is that? 48:48 A flashback: how the book came to be 56:30 Ms. Holmes of Baker Street 1:06:51 Feedback 1:10:15 Gas-Lamp 1:13:46 Wrap-up and Easter egg   &nbsp; Links  Canada and Sherlock Holmes  The Arthur Conan Doyle Collection at the Toronto Reference Library Christopher Redmond on Episode 99  Ms. Holmes of Baker Street      &nbsp; &nbsp;    Many more links, articles and images are available in our Flipboard magazine at &nbsp;ihose.co/flipsherlock, as well as on the&nbsp;The Sherlock Holmes Community&nbsp;on Google+ (with over 4,100 members), as well as through our accounts on &nbsp;Facebook,&nbsp;Instagram, and&nbsp;Twitter.   &nbsp; &nbsp; Please&nbsp;subscribe to us on iTunes,&nbsp;Google Play,&nbsp;Soundcloud,&nbsp;Stitcher&nbsp;or&nbsp;Spreaker&nbsp;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. &nbsp; Your thoughts on the show? Leave a comment below, send us an email (comment AT&nbsp;ihearofsherlock&nbsp;DOT com), call&nbsp;us at (774) 221-READ (7323).

Episode 121: Canada and Sherlock Holmes

"a case of ancient coins" [3GAR]&nbsp; Dr. Watson was once on the receiving end of a rebuke by Baron Adelbert Gruner in "The Adventure of the Illustrious Client," Gruner upbraided Watson (who was incognito as Dr. Hill Barton, avid collector of Chinese pottery). When he admitted that he had not read Gruner's definitive book on the subject, he hid behind his profession: “I am a very busy man. I am a doctor in practice.” “That is no answer. If a man has a hobby he follows it up, whatever his other pursuits may be.   Well, Greg Ruby has certainly found time for his passion. Greg founded the group&nbsp;The Fourth Garrideb, a Sherlockian society made up of those interested in coin collecting. He also developed a website to accompany it, with plenty of information for those so inclined. &nbsp; We cover Greg's early interested in Holmes and coins, and then take the time to explore some of the mentions of coinage in the Sherlock Holmes stories. There's much to cover, so gather up your loose change and sit close to the electronic Victrola...&nbsp; &nbsp; We end with a very special Editor's Gas-Lamp: Christopher Morley's own poem "The Sun's Over the Forearm," which inspired the medal for the Three Hours for Lunch Club. &nbsp;  Information on sponsors, links, and notes available below.   &nbsp; And please consider becoming a&nbsp;Patron of the Arts. 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 This episode includes our two longtime sponsors, plus a new addition. Please support our sponsors by visiting their sites:  Wessex Press, publishers of&nbsp;One Fixed Point in a Changing Age. The Baker Street Journal, where you can pick up the eBSJ for searching and reading all of the back issues of the BSJ through 2010.   &nbsp; Would you care to become a sponsor? You can find&nbsp;more information here. &nbsp;    &nbsp;   Notes 1:32 Cha-CHING! Welcome 2:34 Burt's grandmother was very generous 4:23 What to do with your spare change 6:52 Wessex Press 8:07 The Breakfast of Ex-Champions 9:04 Welcome Greg Ruby 11:45 Don't take any Buffalo nickels 13:15 The joy of meeting coin collectors 18:23 Greg's first meeting with Sherlock Holmes was kismet 21:07 Significant coins in the Sherlock Holmes stories 27:00 Inconsistencies in coinage in the Canon 29:02 The Gibraltar set from Pobjoy Mint 33:25 The story behind the Three Hours for Lunch Club medal 38:10 The origin of The Fourth Garrideb 45:15 Chocolate Sherlock Holmes coins 49:25 A future for Sherlockian challenge coins? 53:15 Our own coin collecting pasts 55:42&nbsp;The Baker Street Journal 57:32 Gas-Lamp 1:00:23 Your import/export assignment &nbsp;  &nbsp; Links  Money can be exchanged for goods and services The Fourth Garrideb - Numismatics of Sherlock Holmes  The Gibraltar set of Sherlock Holmes coins  Christopher Morley and The Three Hours For Lunch Club Medal Who Is R. Tait McKenzie? Coins in circulation during the era of the Sherlock Holmes stories The Fourth Garrideb on Facebook     &nbsp;      Many more links, articles and images are available in our Flipboard magazine at&nbsp;ihose.co/flipsherlock, as well as on the&nbsp;The Sherlock Holmes Community&nbsp;on Google+ (with over 4,000 members), as well as through our accounts on&nbsp;Facebook,&nbsp;Instagram, and&nbsp;Twitter. &nbsp; Please&nbsp;subscribe to us on iTunes,&nbsp;Google Play,&nbsp;Soundcloud,&nbsp;Stitcher&nbsp;or&nbsp;Spreaker—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. &nbsp; Your thoughts on the show? Leave a comment below, send us an email (comment AT&nbsp;ihearofsherlock&nbsp;DOT com), call&nbsp;us at (774) 221-READ (7323).    &nbsp;  Transcript  Transcript not yet released

Episode 128: Sherockian Coin Collecting

"a gang in Chicago" [DANC]&nbsp; &nbsp; The 75th anniversary of a Sherlockian organization is a fine time to reflect on its history. So we did just that with Don Terras, BSI ("The Politician, the Lighthouse, and the Trained Cormorant") from his unique perch near an actual lighthouse. &nbsp; The Hounds of the Baskerville (sic) has its roots in Chicago, thanks to one of the "Holy Three" of early Sherlockian giants, Vincent Starrett. There are about a score of other groups in and around Chicagoland, and Don takes us on a brief tour of them, as well as the storied history of the Hounds. &nbsp; If you're interested in how a Sherlockian group manages to celebrate the past while simultaneously planning for the future, and about some greats in Sherlockian lore, tune in to hear Don's storytelling. &nbsp; That, plus a very special and hilarious Sherlock Holmes Brand spot. &nbsp;  Sponsors This episode includes our two longtime sponsors, plus a new addition. Please support our sponsors by visiting their sites:  Wessex Press The Baker Street Journal, where you can find the eBSJ - the electronic archive of the Journal from 1946-2011. Dan Andriacco's&nbsp;Queen City Corpse   &nbsp; Would you care to become a sponsor? You can find&nbsp;more information here. &nbsp; Links  The Hounds of the Baskerville (sic) Episode 61: The Secret Life of Vincent Starrett     &nbsp;   Many more links, articles and images are available in our Flipboard magazine at&nbsp;ihose.co/flipsherlock&nbsp;as well as through our accounts on&nbsp;Facebook,&nbsp;Instagram, and&nbsp;Twitter. &nbsp; Please&nbsp;subscribe to us on iTunes,&nbsp;Google Play,&nbsp;Soundcloud,&nbsp;Stitcher,&nbsp;iHeartRadio&nbsp;or&nbsp;Spreaker—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. &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;

Episode 130: The Hounds of the Baskerville (sic)

"Beacons of the future!" [NAVA]&nbsp; Sherlock Holmes appreciated education. He admired the "[c]apsules with hundreds of bright little seeds in each" as he and Watson passed by the board-schools on the way out to Briarbrae in "The Naval Treaty." And he famously said, "Education never ends. It is a series of lessons with the greatest for the last," in "The Red Circle." &nbsp; So it is entirely appropriate the The Beacon Society, the Sherlockian group that recognizes and supports exemplary efforts of bringing Sherlock Holmes to children, would create a new branch especially for children. It is the Junior Sherlockian Society, and it is headed up by Shannon Carlisle, a previous winner of the Beacon Award. &nbsp; Through her efforts with her own classes of fourth graders, Shannon has ingeniously introduced them to Sherlock Holmes, and now it is codified so that children across the world can take part in Junior Sherlockian Training. She joined us to tell us all about the program was developed and how kids can get involved. &nbsp; Is your child, grandchild, or student even remotely interested in Sherlock Holmes? Or maybe they're struggling with reading or some other skill. Then the Junior Sherlockian Society is just what they need. The game's afoot!  And please consider becoming a&nbsp;Patron of the Arts. 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 This episode includes our two longtime sponsors, plus a new addition. Please support our sponsors by visiting their sites:  Wessex Press The Baker Street Journal   &nbsp; Would you care to become a sponsor? You can find&nbsp;more information here. &nbsp;  Notes 1:50 Proper attire is required for this episode 7:30 A visit to the Ancient, Anglo-Saxon Kingdom of Wessex 9:30 Introducing Shannon Carlisle 15:25 Adaptations for younger readers 16:24 Avoiding blood, guts and weaponry 19:05 The Beacon Society 21:55 Beacon Award Winner 2014 23:35 It's always 1895 in this classroom 34:10 The Junior Sherlockian Society 41:20 The Society online 47:15 A word from the&nbsp;Baker Street Journal 50:05 An important message from John Rabe&nbsp; &nbsp; Links  Junior Sherlockian Society Junior Sherlockian Society Facebook Page The Beacon Society Shannon Carlisle, 2014 Beacon Award winner  I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud&nbsp;by William Wordsworth - a jocund poem     &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;   Many more links, articles and images are available in our Flipboard magazine at&nbsp;ihose.co/flipsherlock&nbsp;as well as through our accounts on&nbsp;Facebook,&nbsp;Instagram, and&nbsp;Twitter. &nbsp; Please&nbsp;subscribe to us on iTunes,&nbsp;Google Play,&nbsp;Soundcloud,&nbsp;Stitcher,&nbsp;iHeartRadio&nbsp;or&nbsp;Spreaker—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. &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).

Episode 134: The Junior Sherlockian Society

“a slight nick” [SILV]
If you're a regular Sherlockian, you've likely discovered that many other people in this hobby also enjoy Star Trek (which makes the Spock / Leonard Nimoy connections all the more...fascinating, as Spock would say). But how often do you hear from a guest that Irene Adler was the Boba Fett of the Sherlock Holmes stories? 
That's exactly one of the unusual and unique takes we got from Nick Martorelli, BSI ("Seventeen Steps"), the Headmaster of the Priory Scholars of New York, audio producer, and all-around good humored Sherlockian. Nick reminds us that looking across works as a whole, rather than at individual parts, can help us make more sense of things. He shares the premise of a major talk he recently gave at A Scintillation of Scions, which looked at the four long stories in the Sherlock Holmes Canon.
Plus, if you listen closely, you might hear Nick take a stab at the Priory Scholars school song and tease an upcoming Sherlockian audio book. 
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Episode 146: Revision, My Dear Watson

“a most united couple" [DANC]&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Another episode in our Florin Society series, this time with Roger Johnson, BSI ("The Pall Mall Gazette") and Jean Upton ("Elsie Cubitt"). The Florin Society of course refers to spouses who each have received an investiture from the Baker Street Irregulars. &nbsp; Roger's and Jean's story was a fun one to explore, not the least of which was because they're deeply involved in the Sherlock Holmes Society of London. During our conversation, they shared some of the early history of the Society and its members and the secret behind how they're able to regularly access the legendary 221B Baker Street sitting room at the Sherlock Holmes Pub. &nbsp; Plus, we learn that Roger got an intro to the world of Sherlock Holmes in a Pontine manner, Jean grew up in a house once inhabited by a legendary Baker Street Irregular, and had her photos used as official documentation of the Granada set. It's a love story and a story of mutual affection for Sherlock Holmes&nbsp;— something we can all appreciate. &nbsp; And don't forget to try your hand at the latest&nbsp;Canonical Couplet&nbsp;and win a prize – you don't need to be a&nbsp;Patron of the Arts&nbsp;–&nbsp;now&nbsp;every&nbsp;listener is eligible to participate! (But we could still use your support.) &nbsp;   Information on sponsors, links, and notes available below.  &nbsp;  Please do consider becoming a&nbsp;Patron of the Arts. 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 This episode includes our two longtime sponsors. Please support our sponsors by visiting their sites:  Wessex Press The Baker Street Journal   &nbsp; Would you care to become a sponsor? You can find&nbsp;more information here. &nbsp; &nbsp; Links  This episode:&nbsp;ihose.co/ihose148 The Sherlock Holmes Society of London The SHSL Flickr Gallery The Popularity of Sherlock Holmes  Ken Ludwig's 'Baskerville' Previous IHOSE episodes related to this episode:   Al and Julie Rosenbatt (Episode 103) Tyke &amp; Teddie Niver (Episode&nbsp;126) The Adventuresses of Sherlock Holmes (Episode 89) Peter Blau (Episodes&nbsp;6&nbsp;and&nbsp;7) Ken Ludwig (Episode 73)     &nbsp; Many more links, articles and images are available in our Flipboard magazine at&nbsp;ihose.co/flipsherlock&nbsp;as well as through our accounts on&nbsp;Facebook,&nbsp;Instagram, and&nbsp;Twitter. &nbsp; Please subscribe on the podcast provider of your choosing: Apple Podcasts,&nbsp;Google Podcasts,&nbsp;RadioPublic,&nbsp;GooglePlay,&nbsp;Soundcloud,&nbsp;Stitcher,&nbsp;iHeartRadio&nbsp;or&nbsp;Spreaker&nbsp;— 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. &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 A transcript to this episode will be available within 24 hours of publication on ihose.co/ihose148.  &nbsp;

Episode 148: Roger Johnson and Jean Upton

“a Norwegian named Sigerson” [EMPT]&nbsp;  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.  &nbsp;  Julie McKuras, BSI ("The Duchess of Devonshire") and Gary Thaden are co-chairs of the latest conference,&nbsp;Dark Places, Wicked Companions, and Strange Experiences, which will be held August 8-11, 2019 in Minneapolis.  &nbsp; 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!  &nbsp;  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.  &nbsp; We also have another installment of "As We Go to Press" with Mattias Boström, co-editor of the&nbsp;Sherlock Holmes and Conan Doyle in the Newspapers&nbsp;series. Try your hand at the latest&nbsp;Canonical Couplet&nbsp;quiz, see if you can figure out the story we're referring to, and you might win a prize. &nbsp;   Information on sponsors, links, and notes available below.   &nbsp;    Please do consider becoming a&nbsp;Patron of the Arts. Your support helps us to ensure we can keep doing what we do, covering file hosting costs, production, and this year, transcription services.   &nbsp;  Sponsors  We're proud to feature&nbsp;Wessex Press&nbsp;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.    &nbsp;   We have room for more than one sponsor. If you're interested in advertising with us, you can find&nbsp;more information here. Let's chat!   &nbsp;  Links  This episode:&nbsp;ihose.co/ihose166 The Norwegian Explorers of Minnesota Dark Places, Wicked Companions and Strange Experiences conference website The Sherlock Holmes Collections at the University of Minnesota Library Episode 67: The Sherlock Holmes Collections&nbsp;with Tim Johnson Episode 135: Helene Yuhasova: Woman of Mystery&nbsp;with Sonia Fetherston and Julie McKuras    &nbsp; Many more links, articles and images are available in our Flipboard magazine at&nbsp;ihose.co/flipsherlock&nbsp;as well as through our accounts on&nbsp;Facebook,&nbsp;Instagram, and&nbsp;Twitter.   &nbsp;   Please subscribe on the podcast provider of your choosing:   Apple Podcasts,&nbsp;Google Podcasts,&nbsp;RadioPublic,&nbsp;Soundcloud,&nbsp;Stitcher,&nbsp;iHeartRadio&nbsp;or&nbsp;Spreaker&nbsp;— 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.   &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're still looking for your help to reach&nbsp;our goal of $100 per episode level on Patreon&nbsp;(we're currently at&nbsp;$88 per episode!). That will allow us to fund transcripts of every episode.&nbsp;But we do need you to pitch in&nbsp;— please consider supporting us via&nbsp;Patreon&nbsp;or&nbsp;PayPal&nbsp;for any amount to make this process sustainable!   &nbsp;   &nbsp;   --

Dark Places, Wicked Companions, and Strange Experiences

“What do you want with the coffin?” [LADY]&nbsp; As a rule, Sherlockians and Holmesians are a welcoming bunch. But occasionally you'll see arguments spring up about why a certain book, film, television show, play, or other related project is rubbish. Well, that's completely subjective, isn't it? The guiding light of the Sherlockian movement since its earliest days is rooted in having fun. And who is one person to tell another person how they can have fun? Such is the motivating factor behind&nbsp;Doyle's Rotary Coffin, a concept of Paul Thomas Miller. Paul joined us to discuss his quest to acknowledge that anyone's Holmes has something to offer. And to preview his upcoming project: a chronology of the Sherlock Holmes stories titled&nbsp;Watson Does Not Lie&nbsp;(available soon from Wildside Press). Paul set out to create a chronology that didn't rely on excuses like Watson's poor handwriting, a slip of the memory, or outright fabrications. And he's created quite a convincing argument. We also hear stories from Paul's native Portsmouth, U.K., where he has at his fingertips the&nbsp;Arthur Conan Doyle Collection Lancelyn Green Bequest&nbsp;at the Portsmouth Library. We have to take a break from Mattias Boström's "As We Go to Press," as he's working on a scoop for the next episode. We've found a replacement segment for your enjoyment. Also, please try your hand at the latest&nbsp;Canonical Couplet&nbsp;quiz, see if you can figure out the story we're referring to, and you might win a prize. &nbsp; Information on sponsors, links, and notes available below.    Please do consider becoming a&nbsp;Patron of the Arts. 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  We're proud to feature&nbsp;Wessex Press&nbsp;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.    &nbsp;   We have room for more than one sponsor. If you're interested in advertising with us, you can find&nbsp;more information here. Let's chat!   &nbsp;  Links  This episode:&nbsp;ihose.co/ihose172 Doyle's Rotary Coffin  The 35 Worst Films? Wildside Press Watson Does Not Lie&nbsp;(blog) The Shingle of Southsea Previous episodes mentioned:   Episode 144: Chronologies of Sherlock Holmes&nbsp;(Vincent Wright) Episode 160: Adapting Sherlock Holmes&nbsp;(Jeremy Latour and Arielle Lipshaw)    Full archive of episodes    &nbsp; Many more links, articles and images are available in our Flipboard magazine at&nbsp;ihose.co/flipsherlock&nbsp;as well as through our accounts on&nbsp;Facebook,&nbsp;Instagram, and&nbsp;Twitter.   &nbsp;   Please subscribe on the podcast provider of your choosing:   Apple Podcasts,&nbsp;Google Podcasts,&nbsp;RadioPublic,&nbsp;Soundcloud,&nbsp;Stitcher,&nbsp;iHeartRadio&nbsp;or&nbsp;Spreaker&nbsp;— 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.   &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).   Transcript  We're still looking for your help to reach&nbsp;our goal of $100 per episode level on Patreon&nbsp;(we're currently at&nbsp;$95 per episode—we're&nbsp;so&nbsp;close!). That will allow us to fund transcripts of every episode.&nbsp;But we do need you to pitch in&nbsp;— please consider supporting us via&nbsp;Patreon&nbsp;or&nbsp;PayPal&nbsp;for any amount to make this process sustainable!   --

Watson Does Not Lie / Doyle's Rotary Coffin

“Your conversation is most entertaining” [SPEC]&nbsp; Usually things run like clockwork around these parts. But with both Burt and Scott on the road for work, and trying to coordinate daytime, evening, and even weekend schedules with various guests, sometimes it doesn't work out. So, we're returning to our roots and just having a chat with each other. It's a wide-ranging conversation that takes us from the 92nd Street Y with Joel Grey and Nicholas Meyer (Joel Grey played a small part in&nbsp;The Seven Per-Cent Solution, of course), to the Sons of the Copper Beeches in Philadelphia and their new members. In both instances, we discuss the importance of tradition. We remember a member of the BSI who recently passed away and his considerable contribution to Sherlockian scholarship. Speaking of the BSI, we mention the upcoming BSI Weekend. It hasn't been officially announced yet, but you can follow at a couple of sites. &nbsp; We also make an announcement of a special and exclusive episode, only for our&nbsp;Patreon supporters. If you become a supporter before the end of 2019, you can have access to this special outtakes episode that we're planning. Hear what goes on behind the scenes at IHOSE! We also read some listener comments! Was yours one of them? Maybe you should submit a comment and we'll read yours next time. Plus, be sure to tune in for the latest&nbsp;Canonical Couplet&nbsp;to see if you won. We have another opportunity for you to win&nbsp;a prize in the latest round. &nbsp; Information on sponsors, links, and notes available below.   &nbsp;    Please do consider becoming a&nbsp;Patron of the Arts. 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  We're proud to feature&nbsp;Wessex Press&nbsp;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.    &nbsp;   We have room for more than one sponsor. If you're interested in advertising with us, you can find&nbsp;more information here. Let's chat!  &nbsp;   &nbsp;   Links &nbsp;  This episode:&nbsp;ihose.co/ihose179 New Good Old Index BSI Weekend Previous episodes mentioned on this show:   Episode 178: The Adventure of the Peculiar Protocols Episode 18: The Sons of the Copper Beeches      &nbsp; Many more links, articles and images are available in our Flipboard magazine at&nbsp;ihose.co/flipsherlock&nbsp;as well as through our accounts on&nbsp;Facebook,&nbsp;Instagram, and&nbsp;Twitter.   &nbsp;   Please subscribe on the podcast provider of your choosing:   Apple Podcasts,&nbsp;Google Podcasts,&nbsp;RadioPublic,&nbsp;Soundcloud,&nbsp;Stitcher,&nbsp;iHeartRadio&nbsp;or&nbsp;Spreaker&nbsp;— 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.   &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  Thanks to the help of generous listeners like you, we've reached&nbsp;our goal of $100 per episode level on Patreon! &nbsp; Transcript will be here soon.   &nbsp;

Catching Up with Scott and Burt

“Light-houses, my boy! Beacons of the future!” [NAVA]&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;   &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; The Beacon Society needs your help. In particular, it needs you to spread the word to teachers, librarians, students and more. &nbsp; 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. &nbsp; 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. &nbsp; Also, tune in for the latest&nbsp;Canonical Couplet. We have another opportunity for you to win&nbsp;a prize in this episode. &nbsp; &nbsp; Information on sponsors, links, and notes available below.        &nbsp;              &nbsp;     &nbsp; Please do consider becoming a&nbsp;Patron of the Arts. 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  Wessex Press&nbsp;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. &nbsp;    &nbsp;   We have room for more than one sponsor. If you're interested in advertising with us, you can find&nbsp;more information here. Let's chat!   &nbsp;  Download&nbsp;[Save As] | File size 25.2 MB, 54:59   &nbsp; &nbsp;   Links &nbsp;  This episode:&nbsp;ihose.co/ihose183 The Beacon Society The Jan Stauber Grant&nbsp;(Grant deadline is&nbsp;May 1) The Joel Senter Essay Contest&nbsp;(Essay deadline is&nbsp;February 1)  IHOSE remembers Joel Senter Fortescue Scholarship Exams Other episodes mentioned:   Episode 134: The Junior Sherlockian Society Episode 153: The Rooms at 221B Baker Street      &nbsp; Many more links, articles and images are available in our Flipboard magazine at&nbsp;ihose.co/flipsherlock&nbsp;as well as through our accounts on&nbsp;Facebook,&nbsp;Instagram, and&nbsp;Twitter.   &nbsp;   Please subscribe on the podcast provider of your choosing:   Apple Podcasts,&nbsp;Google Podcasts,&nbsp;RadioPublic,&nbsp;Soundcloud,&nbsp;Stitcher,&nbsp;iHeartRadio&nbsp;or&nbsp;Spreaker&nbsp;— 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.   &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've slipped a bit: we're just shy of&nbsp;our goal of $100 per episode level on Patreon. 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.   &nbsp;   -- &nbsp; &nbsp;

The Beacon Society

“the apple of his eye” [SILV]&nbsp; "Art in the blood is liable to take the strangest of shapes," Sherlock Holmes told us in "The Greek Interpreter." And in the case of Regina Stinson, it takes a number of fascinating shapes. Regina Stinson, BSI ("A Little Ribston-Pippin") is a longtime Sherlockian who was so determined to meet with other like-minded people that she established her own society. She takes us on that journey which ultimately led to her selling&nbsp;&nbsp;at events and eventually online. Sherlockians are fascinating people, and Regina does not disappoint. Don't miss the latest&nbsp;Canonical Couplet, as we give you an opportunity to raid the vaults of IHOSE. Answers are due by 11:59 pm EDT on May 29, 2020. The prize will be...&nbsp;a surprise! &nbsp; Information on sponsors, links, and notes available below.    Please do consider becoming a&nbsp;. Your support helps us to ensure we can keep doing what we do, covering file hosting costs, production, and this year, transcription services.   &nbsp;  Sponsors  &nbsp;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.    Would you care to advertise with us? You can find&nbsp;. Let's chat!  &nbsp;   &nbsp;   Links  This episode:&nbsp; &nbsp;- Regina's Etsy shop    &nbsp;(electronic compilation of 40 years of&nbsp;The Serpentine Muse)  Email Regina: pippinviolet AT gmail DOT com     &nbsp;  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;   Please subscribe on the podcast provider of your choosing:      &nbsp; 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  Transcript costs have recently risen by 25 percent, so our goal is to reach the&nbsp;&nbsp;level on Patreon. Please consider signing up by clicking the link. &nbsp; Transcript will be at ihose.co/ihose192 soon (if you can contribute to making that happen).   &nbsp; --    &nbsp;

A Little Ribston-Pippin

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