Episode 25: Sherlock Holmes for Dummies

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Episode 25: Sherlock Holmes for Dummies

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Apr 15, 2010

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Apr 15, 2010

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It's like Fresh Air for Sherlock Holmes enthusiasts. This interview show sits at the intersection of Sherlock Holmes and popular culture and covers authors, playwrights, actors, Sherlockians, and Sherlock Holmes societies around the world. Airs on the 15th and 30th of every month.

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Episode 08: To Keep the Memory Green: Editors Steven Rothman and Nicholas Utechin join us for a chat about a book they have co-edited: To Keep the Memory Green, some recollections from the life of Sherlockian/Doylean scholar and collector Richard Lancelyn Green. We also hear about their... by I Hear of Sherlock Everywhere
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Episode 16: Collectors' Corner - Jerry Margolin: We're pleased to welcome Jerry Margolin, BSI ("Hilton Cubitt") to this show this week. Jerry has been a collector of something or other nearly his whole life, but his Sherlockian collection was the thing that occupied most of his adult... by I Hear of Sherlock Everywhere
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Episode 09: Our Favorite Books: 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.Show... by I Hear of Sherlock Everywhere
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Episode 02 - Wessex Press: In this episode, Scott & Burt interview Steve Doyle and Mark Gagen, who run the very successful Wessex Press. You'll hear us speak with this very dedicated team about their publishing experience and how they go about planning and executing some... by I Hear of Sherlock Everywhere
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Episode 01 - Welcome and Introduction: We're very excited to debut the first episode of I Hear of Sherlock Everywhere. To set the stage for what you'll expect, Scott Monty and Burt Wolder introduce the concept of a Sherlockian podcast. Although Burt and I are both members of the... by I Hear of Sherlock Everywhere
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Episode 10: The Secret of Sherlock Holmes: In the late 1980s, Jeremy Brett commissioned Jeremy Paul to write a play for him. The collaboration yielded The Secret of Sherlock Holmes, which ran for a year in the West End and toured for three months around England. The shores of the United States... by I Hear of Sherlock Everywhere
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Episode 03 - Mike Berdan: In this episode, we sit down for a chat with Mike Berdan, BSI to discuss his article "The Adventure of the Dead Detective" in the Spring 2007 Baker Street Journal. Mike tells us about:How he came to be interested in HolmesHis origins with... by I Hear of Sherlock Everywhere
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Episode 04: Sherlockian 101 (Part 1): We've received a lot of correspondence from listeners asking us about some of the basics of the Sherlockian world – thank you for taking the time to contact us and let us know what's on your mind. In order to ensure that we're all working from... by I Hear of Sherlock Everywhere
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Episode 05: Sherlockian 101 (Part 2): The discussion continues from last week's episode's topic of the basics of the Sherlockian world. You'll hear us discuss the societies, scholarship, international groups, regular gatherings and a healthy how-to of getting involved.Topics covered in... by I Hear of Sherlock Everywhere
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Episode 11: Bob Thomalen (Part 1): Scott and Burt interview Bob Thomalen, BSI to learn more about his involvement with the Sherlockian world, including his claim to fame, Autumn in Baker Street (aka “The Great Sherlockian Sleepover?). Join us as we learn more about this veteran... by I Hear of Sherlock Everywhere
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Episode 07: Peter Blau (Part 2): The chatfest with Peter Blau continues as we enjoy more conversation in an even more interesting vein, if you can imagine. From the early days of the BSI to radio connections, professional societies, collecting and traditions, and even Sherlock... by I Hear of Sherlock Everywhere
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Episode 15: Michael Whelan, Wiggins of the Baker Street Irregulars (Part 2): The podcast for devotees of Sherlock Holmes by I Hear of Sherlock Everywhere
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Episode 06: Peter Blau (Part 1): We do another interview show, this time when we have a conversation with longtime Baker Street Irregular Peter Blau ("Black Peter"). Peter is one of the center points of the Sherlockian hub and has plenty of great stories to tell. Add to... by I Hear of Sherlock Everywhere
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Episode 18: The Sons of the Copper Beeches: 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 asthe Baker Street Journal's... by I Hear of Sherlock Everywhere
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Episode 14: Michael Whelan, Wiggins of the Baker Street Irregulars (Part 1): In this episode of the only Sherlockian podcast, 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... by I Hear of Sherlock Everywhere
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Episode 20: Cleaning (The Empty) House: As we finished the last episode, we realized that we never got around to talking more about "The Adventure of the Empty House," as we had promised. We've filled that gap nicely this time out, with a discussion ranging from the multitude of commentary... by I Hear of Sherlock Everywhere
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Episode 53: For the Sake of the Trust: 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... by I Hear of Sherlock Everywhere
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Episode 21: Sherlock Holmes at the Movies (Part 1): Well, it's been in the news quite frequently lately. The new Sherlock Holmes movie has brought new life to the literary franchise we all know and love. But Holmesians have a number of questions: how is it? Does Robert Downey, Jr. make a decent... by I Hear of Sherlock Everywhere
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Episode 25: Sherlock Holmes for Dummies

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