Episodes

  • Holmes In an Hour or Two

    Holmes In an Hour or Two
    Apr 15 2025
    “good enough to chronicle one or two of my trifling experiences” [SCAN] Don't care for Sherlockian chronologies? Well, you're not alone! Neither did our guest today, and he's written a number of books on the subject. Brad Keefauver, BSI ("Winwood Reade") is a member of the Sherlockian Chronologist Guild and author of Holmes In an Hour or Two: A Sherlock Holmes Fan's First Sherlockian Chronology, or Create Your Own Timeline of Sherlock Holmes's Life in the Shortest Time Possible. It's not a matter of simply picking dates or looking for discrepancies; creating a chronology can take into account all sorts of data, and trying to put it all together is truely a thinker's puzzle. We have some Sherlockian society events we share in "The Learned Societies" segment, and the Canonical Couplet quiz tests your Sherlock Holmes knowledge, with a copy of Brad's book for one lucky winner. Send your answer to comment @ ihearofsherlock .com by April 29, 2025 at 11:59 a.m. EST. All listeners are eligible to play. Don't forget to become a supporter of the show on the platform of your choice (Patreon | Substack). Listen to I Hear of Sherlock Everywhere anywhere you get podcasts Leave I Hear of Sherlock Everywhere a five-star rating on Apple Podcasts and Spotify; listen to us wherever you listen to podcasts. Sponsors MX Publishing is hosting a special event at Undershaw on May 17, with a livestream component. Sign up and celebrate 10 years of The MX Book of New Sherlock Holmes Stories. Would you care to advertise with us? You can find more information here. Let's chat! Links Holmes In an Hour or Two (Amazon)Sherlock PeoriaSherlockian Chronologist Guild The OTHER Chronologists (Historical Sherlock)Other episodes mentioned:Episode 144: Historical Sherlock Episode 258: The Monstrum Opus of Sherlock Holmes The Learned Societies: Sherlockian CalendarFind all of our relevant links and social accounts at linktr.ee/ihearofsherlock. Goodpods Top 100 Mystery Podcasts And would you consider leaving us a rating and or a review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Goodpods? It would help other Sherlockians to find us. Your thoughts on the show? Leave a comment below, send us an email (comment AT ihearofsherlock DOT com), call us at 5-1895-221B-5. That's (518) 952-2125.
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    59 mins
  • The BSI Midwest Canonical Conclave

    The BSI Midwest Canonical Conclave
    Mar 31 2025
    “grazed the subclavian artery” [STUD] While the Baker Street Irregulars is the most well-known of Sherlockian societies, it is by no means the only one — nor even the most important. There are gatherings happening every week, in person and virtually, of Sherlockian societies. And just like the Sherlockian societies that sprouted up in those early years of the hobby, Steve Doyle, BSI ("The Western Morning News") thought it might be helpful to bring some of them together in a spirit of building Sherlockian community and creating connections. And that's taking the form of the inaugural BSI Canonical Conclave, taking place in Indianapolis on April 26, 2025. We talk with Steve about what we might expect there and what he expects to come from this unique gathering. Whether you're attending or not, he shares vital information for your own activities. We have some Sherlockian society events we share in "The Learned Societies" segment, Madeline Quiñones tells us about another Sherlock Holmes podcast in "A Chance of Listening," and the Canonical Couplet quiz tests your Sherlock Holmes knowledge with something from the IHOSE vaults for one lucky winner. Send your answer to comment @ ihearofsherlock .com by April 14, 2025 at 11:59 a.m. EST. All listeners are eligible to play. Don't forget to become a supporter of the show on the platform of your choice (Patreon | Substack). Listen to I Hear of Sherlock Everywhere anywhere you get podcasts Leave I Hear of Sherlock Everywhere a five-star rating on Apple Podcasts and Spotify; listen to us wherever you listen to podcasts. Sponsors Exclusive for IHOSE listeners from MX Publishing: codes for 5 free audio books. Would you care to advertise with us? You can find more information here. Let's chat! Links The Sherlockian CalendarThe Learned Societies: Sherlockian CalendarFeatured podcast from "A Chance of Listening": I Hear of I Hear of Sherlock Everywhere EverywhereSteve Doyle has been on six previous episodes of IHOSE. Find them all in our Archives.Find all of our relevant links and social accounts at linktr.ee/ihearofsherlock. Goodpods Top 100 Mystery Podcasts And would you consider leaving us a rating and or a review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Goodpods? It would help other Sherlockians to find us. Your thoughts on the show? Leave a comment below, send us an email (comment AT ihearofsherlock DOT com), call us at 5-1895-221B-5. That's (518) 952-2125.
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    1 hr and 16 mins
  • The Evolution of 221B Con

    The Evolution of 221B Con
    Mar 16 2025
    “able to evolve from their own inner consciousness” [STUD] Now in its 12th year, 221B Con has become a mainstay of annual Sherlockian events, drawing people from all over the world to Atlanta every April. It was founded as a response to Sherlock on BBC, but has expanded beyond that to include the original stories as well as all forms of media. Last year, the founders announced that this year would be the final 221B Con. As we narrow in on that date, regular attendee and volunteer Johanna Draper Carlson isn't convinced that has to be the case. But the future isn't quite clear at this point. We talk with Johanna about what's changed over the years, how it compares to other major "Cons," what to expect in April 2025, and what she hopes the future will bring. We have some Sherlockian society events we share in "The Learned Societies" segment, Madeline Quiñones tells us about another Sherlock Holmes podcast in "A Chance of Listening," and the Canonical Couplet quiz tests your Sherlock Holmes knowledge with something from the IHOSE vaults for one lucky winner. Send your answer to comment @ ihearofsherlock .com by March 29, 2025 at 11:59 a.m. EST. All listeners are eligible to play. Don't forget to become a supporter of the show on the platform of your choice (Patreon | Substack). Just for our supporters, we'll be releasing a video version of this episode. Listen to I Hear of Sherlock Everywhere anywhere you get podcasts Leave I Hear of Sherlock Everywhere a five-star rating on Apple Podcasts and Spotify; listen to us wherever you listen to podcasts. Sponsors Exclusive for IHOSE listeners from MX Publishing: codes for 5 free audio books. Would you care to advertise with us? You can find more information here. Let's chat! Links 221B ConThe Learned Societies: Sherlockian CalendarFeatured podcast from "A Chance of Listening": From Adler to AmberleyPrevious episodes mentioned:Episode 163: 221B ConEpisode 239: Sherlock Holmes in ComicsEpisode 275: Sherlock & Co.Episode 300: Sherlock & Co.'s Sherlock Find all of our relevant links and social accounts at linktr.ee/ihearofsherlock. Your thoughts on the show? Leave a comment below, send us an email (comment AT ihearofsherlock DOT com), call us at 5-1895-221B-5. That's (518) 952-2125.
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    1 hr
  • The Golden Era of Sherlock Holmes an His Contemporaries

    The Golden Era of Sherlock Holmes an His Contemporaries
    Feb 28 2025
    “the high opinion formed of him by his contemporaries.” [VALL] When the first Sherlock Holmes short stories came on the scene, they were something of a novelty: non-serialized, self-contained tales that put the Strand Magazine on the map. As with any success story, this one inspired imitators. These contemporaries of Sherlock Holmes inhabited the pages of the Strand and many other magazines of the day. Author Michael Cohen has stepped forward to catalog and categorize them from the years 1891 to 1914. This surprising array of characters includes those who were consciously not trying to be Sherlock Holmes, ranging from the occult to females, bumbling detectives, doctors and scientists, the criminal class and more. In The Golden Era of Sherlock Holmes and His Contemporaries, Cohen gives us a handy and valuable resource; its subtitle indicates it is a Mystery Guide and Finding List. For readers interested in detectives in this golden era, this book is an essential companion to help identify and locate these sometimes famous, sometimes obscure detectives. We also take a quick look at Sherlockian societies in "The Learned Societies" segment, Madeline Quiñones tells us about her absolute favorite Sherlock Holmes podcast in "A Chance of Listening," and the Canonical Couplet quiz tests your knowledge with a reward of a copy of The Golden Era of Sherlock Holmes and His Contemporaries for one lucky winner. Send your answer to comment @ ihearofsherlock .com by March 14, 2025 at 11:59 a.m. EST. All listeners are eligible to play. Dont't forget to become a supporter of the show on the platform of your choice (Patreon | Substack). Listen to I Hear of Sherlock Everywhere anywhere you get podcasts Leave I Hear of Sherlock Everywhere a five-star rating on Apple Podcasts and Spotify; listen to us wherever you listen to podcasts. Sponsors Exclusive for IHOSE listeners from MX Publishing: codes for 5 free audio books. Would you care to advertise with us? You can find more information here. Let's chat! Links The Golden Era of Sherlock Holmes and His Contemporaries (Amazon)The Learned Societies links:Sherlockian CalendarThe Amateur Mendicant Society Featured podcast from A Chance of Listening: The Final Podblem.Find all of our relevant links and social accounts at linktr.ee/ihearofsherlock. And would you consider leaving us a rating and or a review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Goodpods? It would help other Sherlockians to find us. Your thoughts on the show? Leave a comment below, send us an email (comment AT ihearofsherlock DOT com), call us at 5-1895-221B-5. That's (518) 952-2125.
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    1 hr and 4 mins
  • That Ghastly Face

    That Ghastly Face
    Feb 15 2025
    “a wistful look on his wrinkled face” [BLAN] The first Sherlock Holmes adventure authored by Sherlock Holmes was “The Blanched Soldier.” It tells the tale of a family’s attempt to protect their son, a friend’s dedication to determining the truth, and Holmes’s actions to explain everything. Ira Matetsky, BSI ("The Final Problem") edited this volume and in the process, assembled a group of Sherlockians who have unique talents to apply to the analysis of the story and the manuscript, which was generously made available from the Berg Collection at the New York Public Library. This latest volume in the BSI Manuscript Series offers delights for the eyes as well as the mind, as the digital scan of the original manuscript as well as full color illustrations by Howard Elcock bring the volume to life. Ira tells us a great deal about the book – and listeners will also be treated to stories about a key player from one of the contributors. We'll cover the latest goings-on in Sherlockian societies in "The Learned Societies" segment, Madeline Quiñones reports on a long-running Sherlock Holmes podcast in "A Chance of Listening," and the Canonical Couplet quiz tests your knowledge with a reward of a copy of That Ghastly Face for one lucky winner. Send your answer to comment @ ihearofsherlock .com by February 27, 2025 at 11:59 a.m. EST. All listeners are eligible to play. And just for supporters of the show, we have a collection of Howard Elcock's illustrations for your visual delight (Patreon | Substack). Listen to I Hear of Sherlock Everywhere anywhere you get podcasts Leave I Hear of Sherlock Everywhere a five-star rating on Apple Podcasts and Spotify; listen to us wherever you listen to podcasts. Sponsors Exclusive for IHOSE listeners from MX Publishing: codes for 5 free audio books. Would you care to advertise with us? You can find more information here. Let's chat! Links That Ghastly Face (BSI Press)Previous episodes Ira has appeared on: Episode 186: Upon the TurfEpisode 234: A Masterpiece of Villainy Find all of our relevant links and social accounts at linktr.ee/ihearofsherlock. Goodpods Top 100 Mystery Podcasts And would you consider leaving us a rating and or a review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Goodpods? It would help other Sherlockians to find us. Your thoughts on the show? Leave a comment below, send us an email (comment AT ihearofsherlock DOT com), call us at 5-1895-221B-5. That's (518) 952-2125.
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    1 hr and 1 min
  • Sherlock Holmes and the Empire Builders

    Sherlock Holmes and the Empire Builders
    Jan 31 2025
    “One of the most precious public possessions of the empire” [BERY] Joel Meadows began what eventually became Sherlock Holmes and the Empire Builders: The Gene Genie in 2002 while working on Tripwire as a quarterly print magazine. He tells us the story of how it took two decades to bring this vision to life with illustrator Andy Bennett, and what the plans are for part two of the story. The initial Kickstarter for part one was wildly successful, and the Kickstarter for the sequel is under way. The praise has been effusive: “A darn good romp” – Guillermo del Toro, Oscar-winning director“Classic Sherlock Holmes! You can smell the chimney-smoke and feel the clatter of hooves. Here’s the character we all know and love, given a fresh polish for the 21st century!” – Ian Rankin, Rebus The fusion of history and mystery form Joel's perfect nexus, and he's extending his efforts from graphic novel to a novella next. We've moved the Sherlockian News to an exclusive monthly bonus track for supporters (watch for that to drop), and added a new segment: "The Learned Societies," all about activities going on in in Sherlockian groups. In this episode, we cover some of the BSI Weekend activities. Madeline Quiñones had diligently prepared an installment of "A Chance of Listening," her review of Sherlockian podcasts, that we missed last epsiode, so we make up for it this time. And of course the Canonical Couplet quiz awaits to test your Sherlockian knowledge. The winner, chosen at random from all correct answers, will receive Sherlock Holmes and the Empire Builders. Send your answer to comment @ ihearofsherlock .com by February 14, 2025 at 11:59 a.m. EST. All listeners are eligible to play. If you become a supporter of the show, not only will you help to ensure we can keep doing what we do, covering file hosting costs, production, and transcription services, but we have thank-you gifts at certain tiers and ad-free versions of the episodes for all patrons. Listen to I Hear of Sherlock Everywhere anywhere you get podcasts Leave I Hear of Sherlock Everywhere a five-star rating on Apple Podcasts and Spotify; listen to us wherever you listen to podcasts. Sponsors Exclusive for IHOSE listeners from MX Publishing: codes for 5 free audio books. Would you care to advertise with us? You can find more information here. Let's chat! Links Sherlock Holmes and the Empire Builders: The Gene Genie (Kickstarter)Tripwire MagazineSocial media links: Joel Meadows on Twitter, BlueSky, Sherlock Holmes and the Empire Builders Facebook Group, Tripwire Magazine on FacebookPrevious episode mentioned: Episode 173: Another Case of IdentityFind all of our relevant links and social accounts at linktr.ee/ihearofsherlock. Goodpods Top 100 Mystery Podcasts And would you consider leaving us a rating and or a review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Goodpods? It would help other Sherlockians to find us. Your thoughts on the show? Leave a comment below, send us an email (comment AT ihearofsherlock DOT com), call us at 5-1895-221B-5. That's (518) 952-2125.
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    57 mins
  • The Serpent Under

    The Serpent Under
    Jan 15 2025
    “the rapidity and noiselessness of a serpent” [STUD] Sherlock Holmes, Dr. Watson, and Bonnie MacBird are back! In the sixth book in her series, Bonnie once again finds firm footing in London as Sherlock Holmes investigates a strange mystery involving a disfigured body, Windsor Castle, and some rather unpleasant reptilian encounters. We talk with Bonnie about the creative process, including the expert advice she received from two knights, her extensive research, and — wait for it — smoke enemas. No, we're not joking. Discover why The Times called this "a treat for all Sherlockians." We've moved the Sherlockian News to an exclusive bonus track for supporters (watch for that to drop), and added a new segment: "The Learned Societies," all about activities going on in in Sherlockian groups. Of course, Madeline Quiñones is back with another installment of "A Chance of Listening," her review of Sherlockian podcasts. And wind up the year with another Canonical Couplet quiz for you to test your Sherlockian knowledge. The winner, chosen at random from all correct answers, will receive something from the IHOSE vaults. Send your answer to comment @ ihearofsherlock .com by January 14, 2025 at 11:59 a.m. EST. All listeners are eligible to play. If you become a supporter of the show, not only will you help to ensure we can keep doing what we do, covering file hosting costs, production, and transcription services, but we have thank-you gifts at certain tiers and ad-free versions of the episodes for all patrons. Listen to I Hear of Sherlock Everywhere anywhere you get podcasts Leave I Hear of Sherlock Everywhere a five-star rating on Apple Podcasts and Spotify; listen to us wherever you listen to podcasts. Sponsors Exclusive for IHOSE listeners from MX Publishing: codes for 5 free audio books. Would you care to advertise with us? You can find more information here. Let's chat! Links The Serpent Under (Amazon | Bookshop.org)Bonnie MacBird's websiteLinks mentioned in "The Learned Societies"Sherlockian CalendarLocating a Sherlockian society Links mentioned in "A Chance of Listening"The Jeremy Brett Sherlock Holmes PodcastEpisode 203: The Jeremy Brett Sherlock Holmes Podcast Episode 284: BrettCon Previous Episodes:Episode 83: Art in the BloodEpisode 132: Unquiet SpiritsEpisode 251: What Child Is This?The IHOSE Archives Find all of our relevant links and social accounts at linktr.ee/ihearofsherlock. Goodpods Top 100 Mystery Podcasts And would you consider leaving us a rating and or a review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Goodpods? It would help other Sherlockians to find us. Your thoughts on the show? Leave a comment below, send us an email (comment AT ihearofsherlock DOT com), call us at 5-1895-221B-5. That's (518) 952-2125.
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    58 mins
  • Sherlock Holmes: A Year in Review

    Sherlock Holmes: A Year in Review
    Dec 30 2024
    “a combination of events” [3STU] Keeping track of everything going on in the Sherlockian world is no easy task. And yet, every year without fail, Ross Davies, BSI ("The Temple") oversees a team at The Baker Street Almanac that does exactly that. We first spoke to Ross about the enterprise on Episode 219, but this time our conversation less about the mechanics and features than it is about some of the worthwhile items of note for Sherlockians in 2024. Ross chooses his top items and neatly divides things into categories: events, societies, publishing, and media. Burt and Scott add in a few points of interest as well. We also have Madeline Quiñones' latest installment of "A Chance of Listening," her review of Sherlockian podcasts. And wind up the year with another Canonical Couplet quiz for you to test your Sherlockian knowledge. The winner, chosen at random from all correct answers, will receive something from the IHOSE vaults. Send your answer to comment @ ihearofsherlock .com by January 14, 2025 at 11:59 a.m. EST. All listeners are eligible to play. If you become a supporter of the show, not only will you help to ensure we can keep doing what we do, covering file hosting costs, production, and transcription services, but we have thank-you gifts at certain tiers and ad-free versions of the episodes for all patrons. For this episode, we will have a video version of the interview. Become a supporter today! Listen to I Hear of Sherlock Everywhere anywhere you get podcasts Leave I Hear of Sherlock Everywhere a five-star rating on Apple Podcasts and Spotify; listen to us wherever you listen to podcasts. Sponsors Exclusive for IHOSE listeners: a 2-for-1 deal on the 2025 Sherlock Holmes page-a-day calendar from MX Publishing. Would you care to advertise with us? You can find more information here. Let's chat! Notes 1:57 Intro and chatter 7:58 Interview with Ross Davies 1:13:58 A Chance of Listening 1:18:11 Canonical Couplet Links The Baker Street AlmanacThe Sherlockian CalendarHolmes, Doyle and FriendsArtwork from the Sherlock Holmes Walk in TorontoThe Midwest BSI Canonical ConclaveTrifles Episode 418: The Origin of 221B WorshipHolmes and the Ripper by Lucyna Krawczyk-ŻywkoThe Sherlock Holmes JournalPrevious Episodes:Episode 17: Collector's Corner: Jerry MargolinEpisode 67: The Sherlock Holmes Collections (Tim Johnson)Episode 219: The Baker Street Almanac (Ross Davies)Episode 281: The Lantern's Dance (Laurie R. King)Episode 282: The Women (Bev Wolov)Episode 284: BrettCon (Luke & Gus Holwerda) Episode 286: The Autistic Sleuth (Chris and Patricia Meyer Chan)Episodes 287 & 290: Legends of the BSJ seriesEpisodes 288 & 289: BSI Press books Episode 292: This Work of Storytelling (Glen Miranker)Episode 294: Sherlock Holmes and the Telegram from Hell (Nicholas Meyer)Episode 295: Holmes & Poirot (Jeffrey Hatcher and Steve Hendrickson)Episode 299: Interrogating Sherlock Holmes (Stephen Chahn Lee)Episode 300: Sherlock & Co.'s Sherlock (Harry Attwell) Trifles 400: The Great 400The IHOSE Archives Find all of our relevant links and social accounts at linktr.ee/ihearofsherlock. Goodpods Top 100 Mystery Podcasts And would you consider leaving us a rating and or a review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Goodpods? It would help other Sherlockians to find us. Your thoughts on the show? Leave a comment below, send us an email (comment AT ihearofsherlock DOT com), call us at 5-1895-221B-5. That's (518) 952-2125.
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    1 hr and 25 mins
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