“toward the Triple Alliance” [NAVA]    
When we're introduced to the victim in "Wisteria Lodge," it happens first by telegram — a telegram he himself signed "John Scott Eccles." Later, we hear him referred to as "Mr. Scott Eccles" and "Mr. Eccles."   
What are we to make of this? Is it a compound surname, or was it Watson playing fast and loose with names? John Scott Eccles isn't the only tripartite character we meet in the Canon, either. It's just a Trifle.   

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Compound Surnames

“the fruit of my leisured ease, the magnum opus” [LAST]           
What happens when Sherlock Holmes faces off against forces of the supernatural? Well...nothing. At least nothing in the Canon.

But unleash the creative minds of Brad Keefauver, BSI ("Winwood Reade") and Rob Nunn, BSI ("Elementary") and 17 creative Sherlockian authors and you've got The Monstrum Opus of Sherlock Holmes: A Compendium of Horrors Dr. Watson Dared Not Tell. We've been horror-ing for the last two episodes. Hmm.

The duo join IHOSE to talk about their influences and what they hoped for in initiating this compendium. We even hear from Burt, who contributed one of the chapters himself.

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The Monstrum Opus of Sherlock Holmes

“Your merits should be publicly recognized.” [STUD]&nbsp;    &nbsp;  &nbsp;  We continue with our monthly series of Masters Class episodes, going back to Trevor Hall's Sherlock Holmes: Ten Literary Studies.&nbsp; &nbsp; In this case, we look at Sherlock Holmes's skill in his chosen line of work. What was he good at and how did he come by these talents. Certainly some were hereditary, but others required study.&nbsp; It's just a Trifle.  &nbsp; If you have a suggestion for a Trifles episode, let us know at trifles @ ihearofsherlock.com. If you use your idea on the air, we'll send you some Sherlockian goodies. &nbsp; Our Patreon supporters can listen to our shows ad-free and every one of them is eligible for our monthly and quarterly drawings for&nbsp;Baker Street Journals.&nbsp;.      &nbsp;  &nbsp; Links / Notes  This episode:&nbsp; IHOSE   by Trevor Hall Other Trifles episodes mentioned:    Find us on&nbsp;,&nbsp;,&nbsp;&nbsp;and&nbsp; Email us at trifles @ ihearofsherlock.com Listen to us ad-free on&nbsp;&nbsp;and become eligible for our regular giveaways.  &nbsp; Sponsor  &nbsp; Music credits Performers: Uncredited violinist, US Marine Chamber Orchestra Publisher Info.: Washington, DC:&nbsp; Copyright:&nbsp; &nbsp;    &nbsp;   &nbsp;  &nbsp;

The Erudition of Sherlock Holmes

“the title by which I have just called myself is not exactly my own” [SCAN]

We're treated to a variety of colorful characters in the Sherlock Holmes canon. Some are figments of Conan Doyle's imagination while others are dangerously close to historical figures. 

We took a look at a few names in "A Scandal in Bohmeia" and made some educated guesses about who or what was behind people like the Atkinson brothers, the King of Bohemia, and yes, Irene Adler. It's just a Trifle. 

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Real Life Inspirations: A Scandal in Bohemia

“fitting subjects for this series of sketches” [REIG]
One of Burt's and Scott's great interests is music. When it converges with the world of Sherlock Holmes, it becomes all the more interesting. 

Joshua Harvey lives at that convergence and has some wonderful stories to tell about his history with music, with Sherlock Holmes, and with Patrick Gowers, the composer of the score of the Granada/ITV Sherlock Holmes series. 

In addition to his work with Gowers' material, Josh threw himself into a Canonical composing fit during the pandemic, writing theme songs for a variety of Sherlockian societies (aka "scions") that met both online and in person. We have samples of his work that may give other societies ideas about future commissions. 

There's a BIG surprise with regard to the Canonical Couplet quiz — one that you won't want to miss. And a prize awaits for the person who identifies the Sherlock Holmes story based on two lines of poetry and whose answer is randomly selected. Send your answer to comment @ ihearofsherlock .com by March 14, 2023 at 11:59 a.m. EST. The winner will be chosen at random from among all the correct answers. All listeners are eligible to play. 


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Sketches of Scions

“I found myself in dream-land” [SIGN]
 Regular sleep patterns seem to be a rarity in the Sherlock Holmes stories. Watson dozed off while Holmes remained vigilant or was prevented from sleeping by something he saw; various clients described something disturbing their sleep. 

Such instances of sleepless days and nights, rude awakenings, and other sleep-related issues give us plenty somnia interrupta examples to discuss in the Canon. It's just a Trifle.  

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Sleepless in Baker Street

“that is my special hobby” [HOUN]   

We all have hobbies. Indeed, our interest in Sherlock Holmes is a perfect example. 

What do we know about hobbies and hobbyists in the Canon? There are those who have professional hobbies and personal hobbies, and then there's the story about how Sherlock Holmes's hobby led to his profession. It's just a Trifle. 

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Hobbies in the Canon

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The best of Sherlock Holmes by Hans Zimmer:
00:00 - Discombobulate
02:23 - Arrival Of Dredger
4:17 - I Never Woke Up In Handcuffs Before
6:00 - Not In Blood, But In Bond
8:11 - My Mind Rebels At Stagnation
9:43 - He's Killed The Dog Again
11:54 - Marital Sabotage
15:07 - Catatonie
17:11 - Psychological Recovery... 6 Months
25:42 - Fight with Cossack - A Game of Shadows
28:03 - It's So Overt It's Covert - A Game of Shadows
31:20 - Romanian Wind - A Game of Shadows
33:17 - Tick Tock - A Game of Shadows
36:53 - Chess - A Game of Shadows
38:13 - Zu Viele Fuechse Fuer Euch Haensel - A Game of Shadows
38:36 - The End - A Game of Shadows

Sherlock Holmes Ultimate Cut

“Well up in belladonna, opium, and poisons generally” [STUD]

There's a large number of Sherlock Holmes stories that involve poisons or toxins. Once you begin to tally them up, you may be surprised, as was our guest in this episode. Marina Stajic, BSI ("Curare"), ASH ("Lady Frances Carfax") has written and presented extensively on Sherlock Holmes and poisons. Her chosen profession makes her the ideal individual to do this: she was a forensic toxicologist. 

Her Sherlockian scholarship has appeared in The Baker Street Journal, The Sherlock Holmes Journal, The Serpentine Muse, and numerous BSI Press books. 

Marina joined us to talk about the confluence of her career and her Sherlockian interests, her assessment of Sherlock Holmes's abilities regarding poisons and toxins, and shares the story behind her infamous display of Edwardian undergarments. 

It looks like last episode's big surprise caught our listeners' attention: we have a winner of the the Canonical Couplet quiz — plus a new puzzle for you to solve. A prize from the IHOSE vaults awaits for the person who identifies the Sherlock Holmes story based on two lines of poetry and whose answer is randomly selected. 

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A Dose of Curare

“a feeling of vague expectancy”&nbsp;[LAST]

"Beware the Ides of March." So went the warning from the soothsayer to the title character in William Shakespeare's Julius Caesar.

But when it comes to the Sherlock Holmes canon, where do we find feelings of foreboding? Who had premonitions and what happened as a result? It's just a Trifle.  

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