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Sherlock Holmes: TriflesWho Wasn't Jack the Ripper"when you have eliminated the impossible whatever remains, however improbable, must be the truth" [SIGN] In our monthly discussion of an old piece of Sherlockian scholarship, we find ourselves in the back alleys of Whitechapel, discussing Jack the Ripper and Sherlock Holmes. Our source of this discussion is not one but two back-to-back articles from The Baker Street Journal, Vol. 17, No. 4 from 1967. The first is "Who Wasn't Jack the Ripper" by Bruce Dettman, and the second is "Jack in Abyss" by Bruce Kenedy. Both are just Trifles. Just for our supporters: photos of W...
2025-01-1521 min
I Hear of Sherlock EverywhereSherlock Holmes: A Year in Review"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...
2024-12-301h 25
Timeless LeadershipEpisode 86: Don’t Be Afraid to Write in the MarginsI tend to focus on other people in the interviews on Timeless Leadership. That’s important! There are so many things to learn from other people. But I’ve realized that being a leader isn’t only about lifting other people up, it’s about being a teacher and sharing your own insights as well.So in this episode, you get a little bit more of me than I typically put out there, as I share an episode from the frankly… podcast from Franco. It’s an important discussion that covers the background behind why I...
2024-12-1747 min
Timeless LeadershipEpisode 85: Staying TrueThere are certain instances in life when we take our responsibilities so seriously that we swear an oath.Where did this tradition come from? Who do we owe it to? And why are oaths necessary, anyway?It comes down to accountability.You can find Timeless Leadership wherever you get podcasts.Links* Duty Bound (Timeless & Timely)* Scott’s speaking pageLeave a rating for us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Goodpods or wherever you rate podcasts.MusicOur theme so...
2024-10-2912 min
Timeless LeadershipEpisode 83: Story TimeHumans live for stories.Our entire lives, we're surrounded by stories. And they can be immensely powerful at communicating ideas and inspiring those around us.In this episode, I’ve got a story that may move you in some way.You can find Timeless Leadership wherever you get podcasts.Links* Episode 82: Story Time with Neal Foard* Scott’s speaking pageLeave a rating for us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Goodpods or wherever you rate podcasts.MusicOur theme song is T...
2024-10-0809 min
Timeless LeadershipEpisode 80: Core Leadership Skill: Lifelong LearningLeaders are lifelong learners. Without curiosity and a desire for self-awareness, we stagnate.Being insatiable learners, leaders also become teachers of others, passing down the traits and skills to help the next generation of leaders achieve their potential.But it all starts with committing to learning more, every day. In this episode, we’ll identify nine characteristics of lifelong learners, ask you questions about five facets of the agile learner, and leave you with four tips to help you on a journey of lifelong learning.This wraps up Season 4. I’ll be back with...
2024-07-1522 min
Timeless LeadershipEpisode 79: UnLeadership with Scott StrattenMost leadership books are written by one expert, intended for an audience of many. UnLeadership: Make Building Relationships Your Business flips that concept on its head.Scott Stratten and Alison Stratten set out to capture the wisdom and insights of more than 50 leaders, highlighting their stories and their lessons for the benefit of all of us. The book is filled with stories from leaders of all kinds, from small mom and pop shops to corporate executives, across almost every industry, and spanning B2B and B2C.And Scott Stratten has a few...
2024-06-0356 min
Timeless LeadershipEpisode 78: Core Leadership Skill: InfluenceThis is the third in our series of core leadership skills. In this episode, you’ll learn how influence is a key element of leadership.We’ll cover four key influencing skills that transcend every level of the organization and three tactics for influencing others that you can apply when appropriate with different groups.And here’s your chance to influence someone else: Timeless Leadership has been named a Top 50 Podcast in the Management category by Goodpods.Links* Previous entries in our series: * Core Leadership Skill...
2024-05-2817 min
Timeless LeadershipEpisode 77: The Content Entrepreneur with Joe PulizziJoe Pulizzi knows content. He also knows how to think about the business of content.As if hosting the podcasts This Old Marketing and Content Inc. aren’t enough, he established Content Marketing Institute and Content Marketing World.And now, Joe has a new book and a new business model, The Content Entrepreneur, to help you make a business out of your content.Timeless Leadership has been named a Top 50 Podcast in the Management category by Goodpods.Links* The Content Entrepreneur by Joe Pulizzi* The Ti...
2024-05-1346 min
Timeless LeadershipEpisode 76: How to Build AccountabilityIf you want to build accountability in other people, you need to start with yourself.What’s the best way to begin? With a process.In this episode, we’ll talk bout consistency, transparency, and trust — and how they lead to accountability in yourself and others. Timeless Leadership has been named a Top 50 Podcast in the Management category by Goodpods.Links* The Secret to Changing a Habit* Episode 75: Of Rule and Office with Melissa Lane * The Ampersand Guild* Timeless & Timely newsletter* Contac...
2024-05-0610 min
Timeless LeadershipEpisode 71: Do What You Love with Kate VolmanAt times, work can dominate our lives, taking up our thoughts and energy, making any outside activities seem impossible. But Kate Volman believes in the power of outside passions to help make us better at what we do and who we are.As the CEO of Floyd Consulting and author of Do What You Love: A Guide to Living Your Creative Life without Leaving Your Job, Kate's mission is to help people become better versions of themselves, and that’s partially done by helping them embrace their passions.Kate talks with us about choosing curiosity to...
2024-03-1849 min
Timeless LeadershipEpisode 70: Core Leadership Skill: CommunicationThis is the second in our four-part series on core leadership skills.In 1831 Ralph Waldo Emerson wrote “It is a luxury to be understood,” and it is still a luxury in the modern day. Perhaps even more so, given the number of modes of communication and fractured attention.Communication is at the very core of your leadership. Without it, you have nothing. Which is why working on your communication skills is so important. Links* Previous episode in this series: Core Leadership Skill: Self-Awareness* Episode 8: Communication with Tamsen Webs...
2024-03-1114 min
Timeless LeadershipEpisode 69: The Earned Life with Marshall GoldsmithDr. Marshall Goldsmith has worked with hundreds of very high achievers throughout his career as an executive coach. And in doing so, he noticed something: happiness does not come from achievement.So he wrote his latest book, The Earned Life, to address that. It will start you on a fresh journey that goes beyond your last achievement and helps you minimize your regrets, allowing you to live the life you were meant to live.We are living an earned life when the choices, risks, and effort we make in each moment align with an overarching...
2024-03-0540 min
Timeless LeadershipEpisode 68: Core Leadership Skill: Self-AwarenessJoin us as we embark on a four-part series on core leadership skills.Inscribed on the Temple of Apollo in the 5th century B.C., the phrase “Know thyself” is considered a universal truth. So it’s appropriate that the first leadership skill we’re exploring is self-awareness.Too many leaders are tone-deaf or ego-driven to be self-aware. And yet, it’s probably the single most important leadership skill, as it makes it possible for other skills to grow.Links* Related Timeless & Timely entries on the topic of reflection* Rel...
2024-02-2619 min
Timeless LeadershipEpisode 66: Things Not SeenWhen we’re busy with [waves hands around] life, we can miss out on things that are essential for us to see. Or not see, as the case may be.Who we are is reflected in how we show up (or don’t) and what we choose to say (or not). Those things that aren’t seen can send some of the most powerful messages.And we can learn a lot about other people by paying attention to those details.Links* The Gift* Looking Through Another’s Eyes
2024-02-1214 min
I Hear of Sherlock EverywhereA Christmas Story Without Slush"I've read enough of the slush" [VALL] Following our recent appearance on Sherlock Mondays, we revisited Christopher Morley's wonderful introduction to the Baker Street Irregulars' edition of "The Blue Carbuncle" from 1948. For our Patreon supporters (and our PayPal supporters here) we have Burt's full reading of Morley's essay, followed by commentary and discussion with Scott afterward. You can hear a sample here. You can listen to the full version if you're a regular Patreon supporter for as little as $1 a month. Or if you'd prefer to purchase this single episode, it is availa...
2023-12-2609 min
I Hear of Sherlock EverywhereBelanger Books"a line of books" [NOBL] Derrick Belanger is one half of the duo responsible for Belanger Books, one of the prominent Sherlockian publishers, founded in 2015. His passion for Sherlock Holmes began uncommonly — in a way we can't ever recall hearing from a guest before. But that passion fueled the founding and direction of Belanger Books, which focuses on traditional Sherlock Holmes pastiches as well as the Solar Pons stories. Many of the titles on Belanger Books began as Kickstarter efforts, and the latest volume, Steel True, Blade Straight is an annual journal of Sherlock Holmes- an...
2023-12-151h 05
Sherlock Holmes: TriflesA Few Quick Ones"this quick succession of strange surprises" [SIGN] There are some trifles that are too trifling to stand on their own. Then again, Burt and Scott tend to have the ability to stretch out any bit of minutiae into an exposition. Three topics came to our attention lately, and we felt they were deserving of a quick discussion: the seven schemes in "The Missing Three-Quarter," the size of the dog in "The Lion's Mane," and a questionable denial in "The Red-Headed League." Taken together or separately, they're just a Trifle. If you have a suggestion for a Trifles episode, let u...
2023-07-1324 min
I Hear of Sherlock EverywhereSketches of Scions"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...
2023-02-281h 25
Sherlock Holmes: TriflesCompound Surnames"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. If you have a suggestion for a Trifles episode, let us know at trifles @ ihearofsherlock.com. If you use your...
2023-02-0828 min
Timeless LeadershipEpisode 46: Live Life in Crescendo with Cynthia Covey HallerHow can you feel fulfilled and live your best life at any stage of your development? Whether you’re enduring a midlife crisis, grappling with the effects of ageism in the workplace, or feeling as if you’ll never achieve the level of success you once did (or even a level you had once hoped for) — this discussion is for you. The late Stephen R. Covey spent his career inspiring millions to make their lives more effective, compassionate, and meaningful. And his daughter Cynthia Covey Haller co-wrote and published his final book posthumously — a book that Cov...
2022-10-131h 10
Timeless LeadershipEpisode 45: Say Thank You For Everything with Jim EdwardsTo disabuse you of what might be your first reaction: this is interview is not about gratitude — although that’s part of one of the lessons. Jim Edwards sent out an email years ago with 19 bits of advice for a colleague who was taking a leadership position. Little did he realize that the email would not only be a set of timeless principles for any manager, but that he would add more to it — including many true, harrowing, and funny anecdotes — enough to warrant an entire book. Jim joins Timeless Leadership to discuss many of these st...
2022-09-2953 min
Timeless LeadershipEpisode 44: Innovators Who Changed the World with Jim WebbThe world is a by-product of innovation. We know the names of famous innovators — people like Albert Einstein, Sir Isaac Newton, and Socrates — for every one of them, there have been thousands of anonymous innovators. But there are common themes we can find in the stories of innovators and Dr. Jim Webb takes us through some of those stories in his new book Innovators Who Changed the World: Timeless Leadership Lessons from West Point, Green Berets, Sherlock Holmes, and Wall Street. Jim joins us to talk about the leadership lessons he draws from these, plus othe...
2022-09-1541 min
Timeless LeadershipEpisode 43: Trust and Inspire with Stephen M.R. CoveyThe world has changed. Unfortunately, leadership styles haven’t changed with it. The old “Command & Control” leadership approach is no longer tenable in an era with a hybrid workforce. Stephen M.R. Covey, a noted authority on trust and inspiration, helps 21st century leaders grasp this new reality in his book Trust & Inspire: How Truly Great Leaders Unleash Greatness in Others. In our interview for Timeless Leadership, we explore this shift, looking at the three stewardships of modeling, trusting, and inspiring against a backdrop of uncertainty and urgency — challenges all leaders face today.
2022-09-0150 min
Timeless LeadershipEpisode 42: Lead From the HeartWe hear a lot about soft skills for leaders these days. But Mark Crowley has been beating this drum for over a decade. His 2011 book Lead From the Heart: Transformational Leadership for the 21st Century has been updated for 2022, and the timing is perfect. With so many challenges the modern leader has to face, from the pandemic to remote work and more, Mark’s book offers the perfect solution. The conversation with Mark covers the life-threatening inspiration for his work, looks at why job satisfaction is down globally, and provides leaders with four practices of le...
2022-08-1859 min
Timeless LeadershipEpisode 41: The Everyday PatriotWhat does patriotism have to do with leadership? Everything, it turns out. And practical philosopher Tom Morris is back to share his latest book, a timely volume that contains the secret to what we need right now. More than the rah-rah of nationalistic jingoism, patriotism at its core is about collective responsibility. And we all have a responsibility to lead in this regard. Links The Heavy Burden of Anger (Timeless & Timely) The Everyday Patriot: How to Be a Great American Now (Tom’s book) Tom’s website The House I Live...
2022-07-0752 min
Timeless LeadershipEpisode 39: Extreme Decision MakingWhat would you do when you’re out of luck and your only communication is as far as you can shout? That’s what faced Antarctic explorers of the Heroic Age, and Brad Borkan has analyzed their decisions — good and bad — and identified the behaviors and skills that we can apply to everyday scenarios on the other six continents. In When Your Life Depends on It: Extreme Decision-Making Lessons from the Antarctic, we go on a storytelling journey and explore eleven situations through the eyes of Robert Falcon Scott, Ernest Shackleton, Roald Amundsen, and Douglas Mawson.
2022-06-0959 min
Timeless LeadershipEpisode 34: Take Charge of YouWhen you spend time coaching and managing other people, there’s often one thing that gets left out: coaching yourself. It sounds like an oxymoron, as we’re all supposed to have mentors and managers who look out for us. But the reality is, there are plenty of ways to take the reins yourself—something with which remote workers have come to grips during the pandemic. David Novak, retired chairman and CEO of Yum! Brands, is the founder of How Leaders Lead, a digital leadership development platform he created to help people become better leaders. And his latest...
2022-03-3158 minSherlock Holmes: TriflesMissing Three-Quarter One-Third Discovered "this extraordinary league" [REDH] For fans of sportsball, the concept of fantasy leagues might seem like a modern invention. A late-20th century pastime of creating the ideal lineup of teammates for competition. But what if you could do that with literary characters? The first week of the month means it's time to look back at a piece of old scholarship, and in this case we've chosen Henry D. Scott's "Missing Three-Quarter One-Third Discovered" in The Baker Street Journal, Vol. 2, No. 2, (OS) 1947, in which he did just that. It's just a Trifle. And be sure to listen to the e...
2022-03-0219 min
Timeless LeadershipEpisode 27: The Art of ReassemblyThis episode of Timeless Leadership takes a different turn. Grief is a process that we’re likely all enduring right now, in one form or another. A good leader will understand that their employees are more than who they are at work—and will know the right questions to ask when they observe something. Peg Conway observed something in herself years after her mother died with Peg was just seven years old. Something that made her realize that she never properly grieved. In The Art of Reassembly: A Memoir of Early Mother Loss and Aftergrief, Peg...
2021-12-2353 minSherlock Holmes: TriflesLuck in the Canon"That is very fortunate" [SCAN] Sherlock Holmes didn't believe in superstition, the supernatural, or random guesses. He was a detective who dealt in facts and data. And yet, the canon of Sherlock Holmes stories is littered with coincidences (happy or otherwise) and instances of luck. How did these play into the stories and Holmes's ability to solve them? It's just a Trifle. Have you left us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts yet? You don't need to own an Apple device, and every review helps more people find the show. And please cons...
2021-05-2628 min
I Hear of Sherlock EverywhereThe 223B Casebook Series"magnetism which drew good humour from all around him" [VALL] It's not often that we talk bout the topic of humor on I Hear of Sherlock Everywhere. Regular listeners may strain to find humor in Burt and Scott's banter, but we're fans of humor here at IHOSE. It's strange, then, that we find ourselves more than 200 episodes into this production without a nod toward Sherlockian parody. Episode 214 corrects that as we speak to Bill Peschel, who has collected more than 40 years' worth of Sherlockian parodies. In The 223B Casebook Series, Bill takes us...
2021-04-1554 min
Timeless LeadershipEpisode 4: HumilityThis week on Timeless Leadership, we're discussing Humility. Join Scott as he welcomes Marilyn Gist, Ph.D., speaker, consultant, and retired academic and author of The Extraordinary Power of Leader Humility: Thriving Organizations & Great Results. Marilyn defines leader humility as "the tendency to feel and display deep regard for others' dignity." The six qualities of leader humility drive how leaders are perceived, how vision is implemented, and how organizations succeed. Marilyn shares examples from leaders at companies such as Ford, Costco, Microsoft, and more. Links Marilyn's book: The Extraordinary...
2021-04-0959 min
Timeless LeadershipEpisode 3: Understanding Our guest is David Murray, author of An Effort to Understand: Hearing One Another (and Ourselves) in a Nation Cracked in Half. His book is a series of essays that gives readers a window into everyday American discourse–from the rural backroads to corporate C-suites. A student of history, Murray shows that however great the personal and political divides between us, we have just as deep a desire to connect. Understanding is the bridge between discord and discourse, based on mutual trust and a desire to move forward. Links: David's Book: An Effort to Understand Robert F. Kenne...
2021-04-0258 min
Timeless LeadershipEpisode 2: KindnessThis week on Timeless Leadership, we'll be discussing the role of Kindness and leadership. Why does kindness matter? What is the NICE Method™? What steps can we take to choose kindness when it seems the most difficult? Who are some inspirational and successful leaders who personify the principle of kindness? Join Scott as he welcomes Dave Delaney, a keynote speaker, corporate trainer, podcaster, author of the acclaimed book, New Business Networking, and creator of the NICE Method™. He hosts the Nice Podcast and writes the Nice Maker Newsletter. We couldn't think of a nicer guy for this...
2021-03-261h 06Sherlock Holmes: TriflesNo. 221B Baker Street (Part 1)"I have my eye on a suite in Baker Street" [STUD] There is no question that 221B Baker Street is the most famous address in all of fiction. What makes it interesting is its non-existence at the time of the stories' publications, and legions of fans attempting to determine its actual location afterward. Vincent Starrett was a huge fan of this game. So much so that he dedicated a chapter in his book The Private Life of Sherlock Holmes to it. To celebrate our 221st episode, Scott and Burt read "No. 221B Baker Street" from the book. It's jus...
2021-03-2421 min
Timeless LeadershipEpisode 1: LuckThis week, we'll explore the role of luck in life and in leadership. What role does luck play in leadership? Is it possible to make your own luck? How can we respond to external forces when our luck turns one way or another? Join Scott as he welcomes Laura Gassner Otting, bestselling author of the book Limitless: How to Ignore Everybody, Carve Your Own Path, and Live Your Best Life. Laura is a motivational keynote speaker and an executive coach who helps leaders get unstuck. Links: Laura Gassner Otting Limitless: How to I...
2021-03-191h 33
I Hear of Sherlock EverywhereEpisode 198: The Baker Street Irregulars' New Wiggins"step up, Wiggins" [STUD] Earlier this year, Mike Whelan, BSI ("Vincent Spaulding") passed the gavel to Michael Kean, BSI ("General Gordon") as the latter assumed the position of "Wiggins," or head administrator of the Baker Street Irregulars. It was a momentous occasion, as Kean is only the sixth head of the BSI since its founding in 1934. Burt and Scott had an opportunity to speak with Michael on a wide range of topics, including his Sherlockian origins (which were induced rather than pursued), his career in the publishing industry, early days in Sherlockian scions, and his role with...
2020-08-151h 22
I Hear of Sherlock EverywhereDisease and Discussion"discussion of those questions which lie between us" [FINA] In an effort to cheer the spirits of the home-bound and continue reveling in Sherlock Holmes, we decided a show with just Burt and Scott discussing current affairs was, in addition to brandy, just what the good doctor ordered. Given that all Sherlockian gatherings this spring have been cancelled or postponed, we used this as a jumping-off point for imagining what kind of virtual gatherings we might be able to instigate. We had a few ideas, but our live audience added to the mix as well. ...
2020-03-301h 01
I Hear of Sherlock EverywhereLive from the Lilly Library"at this conference" [MAZA] We took the show on the road! Burt and Scott ventured to Bloomington, Indiana for the Baker Street Irregulars' conference "Building an Archive" at the Lilly Library at Indiana University. It was an event filled with conversations and exhibitions that delighted all, collectors or not. The event was the celebration of the BSI Archive officially opening at the Lilly. It featured a walk-through the exhibition "The History of the BSI Through 221 Objects" and a number of panels about the archive, collecting, collectors and more. We bring you some of...
2019-11-151h 06
I Hear of Sherlock EverywhereCatching Up With Scott and Burt"Your conversation is most entertaining" [SPEC] 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 The Seven Per-Cent Solution, of course), to the Sons of the Copper Beeches in Philadelphia...
2019-10-3153 min
The Full MontyEpisode 72: Write MeWe take our communications for granted these days. It's so easy to tweet, text, snap, DM, PM, and email.But the more mundane, analog way of communicating is more meaningful than ever. People want to be on the receiving end of your letters. But do you have anything worth writing about?Download now (2.7 MB, 5:53)Would you consider leaving a rating or review for the show on Apple Podcasts? It helps other people find us. Subscribe via Ear ▼Apple Po...
2019-04-1000 minThe Full MontyEpisode 71: Tune That NameWe marvel at people who seem to have a way with their fellow humans. People who seemingly have others in the palm of their hands. What is it about individuals like this that capture our imagination and admiration?It's not rocket science. But it does take a bit of work. The same can be said for personalization in marketing. It's doable, but it requires some effort. Are you ready?Download now (3.2 MB, 7:04)Would you consider leaving a rating or review for the show on...
2019-04-0300 minThe Full MontyEpisode 70: Generation GapRecent years have seen Millennials blamed for just about everything, from the changing norms around working hours, to marriage and car ownership, and for killing things like napkins, golf, and department stores.And while it's easy to lay the blame at the feet of a new generation that is disrupting the age-old way of doing things, this generational conflict has a tradition that spans the ages. If we can understand the patterns of differences in the generations, we can prepare for how to position our businesses appropriately.Download now (5.0 MB, 10:58)
2019-03-2700 minThe Full MontyEpisode 69: Lessons from The Brain Center at Whipple'sThe practice of ethics seems to have been forgotten – or perhaps ignored – as technology has improved. At every turn, we seem to find examples where someone realized they could do something without stopping to ask if they should.Further, the long-lasting and wide-ranging impact of technology is not fully understood. We're only beginning to see the dangers that lie ahead. Who's at the helm to steer the ship through these rocky ethical shoals?“I think technology really increased human ability. But technology cannot produce compassion.”– Dalai LamaDo...
2019-03-2100 minThe Full MontyEpisode 68: [Facebook] Data Is the New [Standard] OilFor the extremely ambitious, too much is never enough. The battle on the field of commerce is a game to be won at all costs, crushing the competition at every turn.Occasionally, the business world is met on the battlefield by a general who is a titan of industry. Who knows more about his industry than anyone else, including the loopholes and hidden opportunities that are exploitable.John D. Rockefeller was just such a man. And a century later, so is Mark Zuckerberg. Is Facebook on a collision course with regulatory and anti-trust...
2019-03-1300 minThe Full MontyEpisode 67: The Futility of Uninformed PredictionsWe live in amazing times. We're so much more advanced than we were even a decade and a half ago. So why should we bother looking at anything that happened before?Predictions require data. And there are millions of volumes that have been written that contain data, stories, lessons, and cautionary tales.They're there, just waiting for us to consume and put them to use for our modern means. This week's show has a story about the failure to do just that.“The old wheel turns, and the sa...
2019-03-0600 minThe Full MontyEpisode 66: Clio and the Digital WatchThe study of history doesn't get a fair shake. I'm not just talking about studying it for the sake of consuming facts, but putting it in context with respect to the present. In all facets of life: business, politics, leaders.We're constantly distracted by what's immediately in front of us that it's difficult to break away and reflect on things. That means considering external events and individuals, as well as being introspective.If we're curious and patient enough to do this, we'll find answers and insights to the challenges we face chronicled by...
2019-02-2700 minThe Full MontyEpisode 65: The Purple TutuAuthenticity lives at the intersection of transparency and reputation.Why try to conform to the expectation of others? Why aim for the middle? Why strive for mediocrity?Well, you probably don't aim to be mediocre, but perhaps a series of compromises ultimately lands you there. If you were true to your brand and true to your ideals, you'd be unique and different."Be yourself – not your idea of what you think somebody else’s idea of yourself should be."– Henry David Thoreau
2019-02-2000 minThe Full MontyEpisode 64: Reputation Is EverythingHenry Russell Sanders, the UCLA football coach, once said, "Winning isn't everything; it's the only thing." The same could be said for reputation, whether it's your personal reputation or the reputation of your company.What do we need to do to ensure our reputation isn't tarnished? At the turn of the last century, a well-heeled woman who wanted to retain her socialite status had to think twice before she asked for a divorce. One in particular endured a very public spectacle, but emerged not only with her reputation in tact, but in a position to...
2019-02-1300 minThe Full MontyEpisode 63: You See But You Do Not ObserveIf you're interested in how your business is performing, it's essential that you're measuring the right things. But you need to know where to look when setting up your KPIs.Often times, we're looking in the wrong place. Or looking in the right place, but simply not asking the right questions or interpreting the data correctly.Sherlock Holmes had some ideas about how to apply our minds to answering questions that some people haven't even considered asking."How ever did you see that?""Because I looked for...
2019-02-0700 minThe Full MontyEpisode 62: Pickle Barrel ConversationsTechnology has brought with it so many advances that have allowed us to do more than we once thought possible. But with it, we're losing out on some of the things that connected us in the past.While it doesn't mean we need to regress, it does give us a chance to reflect on the power that binds humans together emotionally. Which in turn can give you a leg up on the competition, as you zig while they zag.And just like that, you're growing your business based on better customer experiences, humanity...
2019-01-3000 minThe Full MontyEpisode 61: Resilience, Resoluteness, and EnthusiasmLife can be tough. We've all experienced a setback from time to time. And often, those setbacks can seem difficult to surmount.But imagine if you had traversed 1,500 miles over ice and snow, only to lose your race into the history books, and then realize that you wouldn't make it out alive, with only 11 miles to go. Would you still keep going?Keeping perspective and staying true to your mission are critical in times like this."Success consists of going from failure to failure without loss of enthusiasm."...
2019-01-2300 min
The Full MontyIt's Like ButterIn the last episode of The Full Monty we talked about ways to gain loyalty. Price was certainly a strong contender, as was doing something to make them feel special.
This time, we talk about a secret to customer loyalty that goes beyond convenience. It draws on your childhood (or possibly your experience as a parent): how we remove resistance.
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2018-11-2906 minThe Full MontyCareless RelationshipsWhile we're constantly thrown into situations in which we try to discern what's coming next – or simply trying to keep up with what's happening now – it can be difficult to feel like we've got our head above the water.
Yet taking the time to look at the past can help chart a course to the present and future. In this case, we look at the past through that great American novel, The Great Gatsby, by F. Scott Fitzgerald. What can the behaviors of Tom and Daisy Buchanan and of the narrator Nick Carraway, teach us about brands and influencers?
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2018-11-2912 minThe Full MontyDarryl, Creativity, and JoyIt's never easy to lose someone we know and like. Whether we "know" them from seeing them on television, interacting with them online, or actually being in their presence. Particularly when they're creators.
See, the creators leave us with more than just themselves. They leave pieces of themselves with everything they do throughout their lives. And that's the way Darryl Ohrt lived. My own experience in Darryl's gifts spanned from plaid-wrapped vehicles to a questionable inflatable doll that haunted my office.
Get the stories behind these bizarre tales, how the optimism and joy of creativity should inspire us all, and...
2018-11-2912 minThe Full MontyWait a MinuteAnticipation is killing us. Even for the smallest things, it doesn't seem like we can handle waiting more than a few minutes.
Technology has sped things up, but it has also ruined our ability to think about other things and slow our minds. What qualities do we need in order to make things a little more enjoyable? And what lessons does the New York Public Library hold for us?
The answers are ahead in The Full Monty.
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2018-11-2911 minThe Full MontyThe Need for Decent ApologiesApologies are strange things. Either you don't get enough of them or you're overwhelmed with them, making them virtually meaningless.
There have been all too many apologies lately. But do they really do anything? What goes into a good one, and why it's so important. We explore this and a little more in the latest episode of The Full Monty.
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2018-11-2910 minThe Full MontyI'm Right, You're WrongWhile the furor of Yanny vs. Laurel is wearing off, the debate that captured the Internet's attention (for at least a few minutes) got us thinking about how often humans pick sides and dig their heels in.
Conflict is inherent in the human condition. Since our earliest days of walking upright, we've warred with each other, built resources to protect ourselves from others, and marveled in tales about rivalry and competition. Indeed, it's what ancient sport was founded upon and what makes modern sports such a huge industry.
But in many cases, it's not about one side versus the other...
2018-11-2911 min
I Hear of Sherlock EverywhereThe Annotated Leslie S. Klinger"Leslie...is certainly a man of energy and character" [MISS] Without a doubt, one of the greatest Sherlock Holmes scholars of our time is Les Klinger, BSI ("The Abbey Grange"). Throughout the 1990s and early 2000s, he updated and expanded the landmark Annotated Sherlock Holmes by William S. Baring-Gould, BSI ("The Gloria Scott"). His work took on two forms: The New Annotated Sherlock Holmes, published by W.W. Norton, and The Sherlock Holmes Reference Library, published by Wessex Press. But Les's work goes far beyond Sherlock Holmes. He has created five other annotated...
2018-10-301h 08
I Hear of Sherlock EverywhereElementary!""Excellent!" I cried. "Elementary," said he." [CROO] We'll be honest. The CBS drama series Elementary, starring Jonny Lee Miller and Lucy Liu doesn't get enough attention here on I Hear of Sherlock Everywhere. It's largely because Scott and Burt haven't carved out the time to watch it. As a weekly series, there's much more to absorb than the three-episode series that the BBC produced every few years. Fortunately, James O'Leary, a regular contributor on the IHOSE site, has made it his business to watch, follow, and dissect Elementary on...
2018-08-151h 02
I Hear of Sherlock EverywhereThe Chronologies of Sherlock Holmes "The date being—?" [CREE] We all owe a debt of gratitude to the more clever, adventurous, and tireless among us – because this is the profile of the Canonical chronologist. The most famous among them is certain William S. Baring-Gould ("The Gloria Scott"), but he was flanked by other greats such as Bell, Christ, Blakeney, Zeisler, Dakin and more. Add to that list one of our contemporaries: Vincent Wright. Hailing from Indianapolis, this intrepid researcher and proprietor of Historical Sherlock joins us to tell us why the dating of the Sherlock Holmes stor...
2018-05-1558 min
I Hear of Sherlock EverywhereFrom Holmes to Sherlock"this is my special hobby" [STUD] Every once in a great while, a book with special significance is published in the world of Sherlock Holmes fans. When the Canon was completed and the stories appeared in the first version of The Complete Sherlock Holmes; when Vincent Starrett brought forth scholarship and fun in The Private Life of Sherlock Holmes; when William S. Baring-Gould, BSI ("The Gloria Scott") took a stab at compiling research and chronologies in The Annotated Sherlock Holmes; and now as Mattias Boström, BSI ("The Swedish Pathological Society") has chronicled the rise of Sherlock Holmes in p...
2017-08-301h 16
I Hear of Sherlock EverywhereBecoming the Gillettes"they are an extraordinarily astute couple" [VALL] Harold and Theodora Niver (that's Tyke and Teddie to all who know them), are a unique couple, even by Sherlockian standards. They've had an abiding love of Sherlock Holmes, Jack the Ripper and Dracula for most of their adult lives, they live at Baskerville Hall, and founded and ran the Men on the Tor, a Connecticut Sherlock Holmes society. [Which just so happens to be the group where Scott first got his start in Sherlockian societies.] But one thing that keeps them active is appearing across...
2017-08-151h 25
I Hear of Sherlock EverywhereReplay - To Keep the Memory Green"seared into my memory" [SPEC] Richard Lancelyn Green, BSI ("The Three Gables"), who died in March 2004, was the world's leading expert on the life and works of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. He amassed one of the finest collections of Conan Doyle, and specifically, Sherlock Holmes material in private hands and had intended to produce a three-volume biography on Conan Doyle. He was not yet 30 when he co-edited the towering A Bibliography of A. Conan Doyle in 1983. He served a term as Chairman of the Sherlock Holmes Society of London. His tragically early death was mourned by both friends and...
2017-07-1559 min
Sherlock Holmes: TriflesRebellion!"there really was a plot" [GLOR] Independence Day is celebrated in the United States on July 4. It marks the date of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, a document that preceeded the American Revolution. This, as well as numerous other acts of rebellion in the years leading up to the war, represented a principled stand against British authority. And we have rebellion against British authority aptly represented in "The Gloria Scott," which William Baring-Gould placed in July of 1874. Trevor Sr. was sentenced to transportation for "breaking my country's laws" while he was a...
2017-07-0521 min
I Hear of Sherlock EverywhereScott and Burt"a pair of professional beauties" [STUD] We like to interview people who are doing interesting things related to Sherlock Holmes. Our interview subjects have included authors, publishers, society leaders, entertainers and more. But there's one show that some listeners requested that we historically ignored. And that is a show in which we talk about ourselves. We thought that rather than simply running off at the mouth at random, it might be more in line with what you've come to expect if we interviewed each other. And with that, Scott...
2017-07-011h 12Sherlock Holmes: Trifles20 - The Duke and the Doctor"His Grace is surprised, Dr. Huxtable" [PRIO] The opening of "The Adventure of the Priory School" is one of the best in the entirety of the Sherlock Holmes stories by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Dr. Huxtable lands on the bearskin rug and from Watson's brandy administration to Holmes helping himself to the contents of Huxtable's pockets, it's vintage Sherlock Holmes. What do we know of Dr. Huxtable, and more importantly, what did he know about the Duke of Holdernesse? His days-long delay in seeking help meant that the trail was slightly cold for Holmes — a...
2017-05-1722 min
I Hear of Sherlock EverywhereHip Hop Holmes"Yes, Mr. Holmes, I teach music." [SOLI] It's our final show of 2016, we welcome Karen Wilson to the program to discuss a variety of musical associations of hers with Sherlock Holmes. From teaching to composing to performing, she does it all, and incorporates that into her Sherlockian pursuits. We're treated to one of the best toasts of the year, "Sherlock Holmes of Baker Street," performed for us by Karen. It was inspired by "Alexander Hamilton" from the hit musical Hamilton by Lin-Manuel Miranda, and it does not disappoint. Karen shares with us her muse...
2016-12-3059 min
I Hear of Sherlock EverywhereSociable and Clubbable"It is for the convenience of these that the Diogenes Club was started" [GREE] Sherlockian societies are literally everywhere. Go ahead and check — we'll wait. And just as there are many things that make them unique, there are just as many that bind them together. Whether it's traditions, geography, frequency, or program style, Sherlock Holmes is at the center of it all. And while Sherlock and his brother Mycroft felt right at home at the Diogenes Club, which was created for the most unsociable and unclubbable men around, Sherlockian gatherings exist for just the opposite reason. We ba...
2016-12-1655 min
I Hear of Sherlock EverywhereEurope and Sherlock Holmes"Oh, he has a European fame, has he?" [REDC] While Sherlock Holmes is firmly rooted in London, the connections to Europe in the Sherlock Holmes stories are many. But have you ever stopped to ponder, as a whole, how mentions of the Continent and various European countries stack up? You might be surprised. Travel with us as Burt and Scott take a deeper look into some of the European influences that Conan Doyle infused into the various stories. From Moriarty's European reputation to the "European situation" mentioned in "The Second Stain." What was...
2016-06-151h 18
I Hear of Sherlock EverywhereThe Sydney Passengers"After an excellent voyage the Hotspur landed us at Sydney" [GLOR] 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. 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...
2016-05-311h 02
I Hear of Sherlock EverywhereNews & Nonsense"absolute nonsense" [VALL] This episode is a little different. As you know, we alternate between interview shows and Burt and Scott discussing whatever comes to mind. In this case, we had a number of news-related items to stitch together, but we had help in doing so. This was something of a chowder, a goulash, a salmagundi, a boullabaise, a melange of content. First, Bob Katz, BSI ("Dr. Anstruther") joined us again, but this time he told us all about "The Mind and Art of Sherlock Holmes" — the latest in th...
2016-04-151h 24
I Hear of Sherlock EverywhereThe Abominable Show"a malicious and abominable smile" [DYIN] You've likely seen the online chatter and either managed to see the episode or miss the spoilers for Sherlock: The Abominable Bride to date. Before listening to this episode, we recommend watching (or even re-watching) it, for you'll have better context around some of our references. We're pleased to bring you some of our observations and even some conjecture about the intent and direction of the show based on our viewings. We even throw in nods to Alfred Hitchcock and Orson Welles And don't be...
2016-01-151h 16
I Hear of Sherlock EverywhereSteven Moffat and Sue Vertue"an extraordinarily astute couple" [VALL] Anyone who has been following Sherlock Holmes on television and in popular culture over the last five years or so should be familiar with the names Steven Moffat and Sue Vertue. Steven is showrunner, writer and producer for Sherlock and Doctor Who, and Sue is a producer of a number of programs, including Doctor Who and Sherlock, as well as of numerous British television comedies. Steven and Sue met at the Edinburgh Television Festival in 1996 and joined Hartswood Films, where Steven wrote a comedy based on their budding...
2015-12-151h 09
I Hear of Sherlock EverywhereOur Favorite Sherlockian ThingsAs the holiday shopping season nears, we thought it was a great time to create a shopping guide for the Sherlock Holmes fan in your life. If you're into Sherlock Holmes in any way, it's likely that you have a wish list. Whether it's an early edition of the stories, a complete collection of Arthur Wontner films, a Sherlock Holmes chess set, or something else. We recently asked your assistance in creating the ultimate Sherlockian gift guide, and you responded in force. We took those suggestions and ran with them, and...
2015-11-151h 09
I Hear of Sherlock EverywhereThe Speckled Band of Boston"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...
2015-05-151h 55
I Hear of Sherlock EverywhereA Conversation with the Head of the BSI Mike Whelan is the "Wiggins" of the Baker Street Irregulars and has been such since 1997. He joined us as a guest on I Hear of Sherlock Everywhere first in December 2007 (Episodes 14 and 15). As a reminder, the Baker Street Irregulars, the literary society dedicated to Sherlock Holmes, was founded in 1934 by Christopher Morley, administered ably from 1940-1960 by Edgar W. Smith, followed by Julian Wolff from 1960-1986 and Tom Stix, Jr. from 1986-1997. In our conversation with Mike, we touch on both Julian and Tom, both...
2014-12-151h 29
I Hear of Sherlock EverywhereSherlockian Jeopardy This. Is. IHOSE! In our 70th episode, we've joined forces with three of the formidably intelligent Baker Street Babes to create a Sherlockian version of the popular American game show Jeopardy. To say that it was one of our most technically challenging episode yet would be a massive understatement. But we hope you find that it was pulled off with aplomb. Lyndsay, Ashley and Ardy faced off against each other with Burt and Scott filling the role of Alex Trebek in...
2014-11-281h 50
I Hear of Sherlock EverywhereThe Sherlock Holmes Collections Well, we've done it. We've finally produced a mega-episode. And what better topic to go all epic on you than the outsized Sherlock Holmes Collections at the University of Minnesota Libraries? Our guest this episode is Tim Johnson, Curator of Special Collections and Rare Books & E. W. McDiarmid Curator of the Sherlock Holmes Collections at the University of Minnesota Libraries. Tim gives us a nice history of the Norwegian Explorers of Minnesota and the beginnings of the Sherlock Holmes Collections at the university, which was made possible through a number of personal relationships. It includes the additions from the...
2014-08-261h 49I Hear of Sherlock EverywhereGet Your Kicks with Sherlock Holmes It's summertime and the Sherlocking is easy! In our 66th episode, we travel down the road with the top down and enjoy the sites and news along the way. Our breezy conversation ranges from hockey and snow (it's Christmas in July!), which sends us down a rabbit hole of snow in the Canon, to the latest in the #FreeSherlock movement, and then on to some events. But the real fun begins when Burt and Scott investigate the various iterations of Sherlockian tchotchkes that give us kicks as Sherlockians. As...
2014-07-211h 34
I Hear of Sherlock EverywhereSherlock Holmes - the First 60 Years"About sixty" [BOSC] We've arrived at the Canonical number of 60 episodes of I Hear of Sherlock Everywhere, so we thought it was time to celebrate in a manner suitable to such an important number. As you well know, there were 56 short stories and four novels about Sherlock Holmes, as written by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle (who in some circles is actually Watson's literary agent). In this discussion about the 60 stories, Burt and Scott delve into the origins of Sherlock Holmes and mine some original material from Doyle's biography Memories and Adventures.
2014-01-111h 13
I Hear of Sherlock EverywhereFor 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 significant publishing effort centered around its own history, international Sherlockian societies' scholarship, and analysis of extant manuscripts of the Canon. But more than that, the BSI wants to ensure that its own history and that of its...
2013-06-091h 00
I Hear of Sherlock EverywhereWho is a Sherlockian?We thought we'd stir up the discussions a bit and try to get to the bottom of a couple of controversies that have been roiling the world of Sherlock Holmes enthusiasts (we're careful to say neither "fans" nor "devotees" at this juncture).The first item of interest that grabbed our attention in early 2013 was the so-called "Free Sherlock" movement. Summed up, this is basically an issue that is being brought to court via a case titled Klinger vs. Conan Doyle Estate, in which Leslie Klinger, BSI ("The Abbey Grange") is contesting the Conan Doyle Estate's claim that...
2013-04-1655 min
I Hear of Sherlock EverywhereThe Woman"To Sherlock Holmes, she is always the woman" [SCAN] To Burt and Scott she will always be the guest. While you may have heard her mentioned by the name of Irene Adler, she is actually Lara Pulver and she is our interview subject for this very special episode of I Hear of Sherlock Everywhere. Sherlock: Season Two originally aired on BBC One in January and now we're poised for it to air on PBS's Masterpiece Mystery in the United States. One of the most intriguing characters of this new series is none other than...
2012-04-191h 01
I Hear of Sherlock EverywhereOne Voice of Sherlock HolmesWhile our listeners normally have to deal with the voices of Burt Wolder and Scott Monty, this episode is different. We're pleased to be able to bring you the smooth baritone of one Mr. David Ian Davies. A veteran actor for many decades, having been trained at the London Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts, David traces his heritage to England by way of California. But along the way (you may be surprised to hear just how young), he was bitten by the acting bug. Combine that with David's inherent love of Sherlock Holmes and a desire to...
2012-03-2343 min
I Hear of Sherlock EverywhereOn Conan DoyleOne of the great benefits of being a member of the Baker Street Irregulars is that we get to meet a lot of interesting and famous people. Chief among them are the literati, such as Michael Dirda, the Pulitzer Prize-winning book critic for the Washington Post, who makes his living by writing about the literati. In this case, Michael himself is the author, having been tapped by the Princeton University Press to contribute to their "Writers on Writers" series with the volume On Conan Doyle: Or, the Whole Art of Storytelling. In it, he takes u...
2012-01-2237 min
I Hear of Sherlock EverywhereThe Lost Conan Doyle ManuscriptYou may recall that we had Jon Lellenberg and Daniel Stashower on the show [Episode 13] when they published Arthur Conan Doyle: A Life in Letters in 2007. The pair has returned with another publication, but this time it's one that is even more intriguing. In 1883, when he was just twenty-three, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle wrote The Narrative of John Smith while he was living in Portsmouth and struggling to establish himself as both a doctor and a writer. He had already succeeded in having a number of short stories published in leading magazines of the day, such as...
2011-11-2256 min
I Hear of Sherlock EverywhereMichael Hoey and the Fabulous Faces of UniversalIt's not very often that one has an opportunity to speak with someone who has a direct connection to a legend. In this case, Burt and Scott spoke with Michael Hoey, the son of Dennis Hoey -Inspector Lestrade to Basil Rathone's Sherlock Holmes.Michael Hoey is the author of Sherlock Holmes & the Fabulous Faces - The Universal Pictures Repertory Company (affiliate link). In this fascinating book, Mr. Hoey focuses not on Rathbone and Bruce, but rather on the 68 men and women in supporting roles in the 12 Sherlock Holmes films that Universal Pictures produced in the early 1940s.
2011-10-051h 02I Hear of Sherlock EverywhereSherlock 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 Holmes? Is the "bromance" just a little too much for the purists? Will those raised on Rathbone be able to stand the latest reincarnation? To help us answer these questions and perhaps raise a few more, Scott and Burt are joined in this episode by Sherlockian film critic David F. Morrill, BSI ("Count Von...
2010-01-0528 minI Hear of Sherlock EverywhereSherlockian Year in ReviewIn the Sherlockian world, the "Great Hiatus" is known as the period from 1891 to 1894 when Holmes was presumably dead after his showdown with Professor Moriarty at the Reichenbach Falls. In the real world, it meant that publication of new Sherlock Holmes stories ceased after "The Final Problem" in December 1893 and didn't resume until The Hound of the Baskervilles appeared in 1901 as a retrospective (not a resurrection) of Holmes. It wasn't until 1903 that the world saw The Return of Sherlock Holmes in "The Empty House."
For those of you who have been following, this podcast was on a hiatus of its...
2009-12-0950 min
I Hear of Sherlock EverywhereThe Sons of the Copper BeechesA 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." Show Notes: 1:30 The Great Interruption 6:20 En route to the SOCB 7:40 Meeting Gideon Hill 9:00 Gideon's history of the SOCB 11:10 Encountering Peter Blau 12:35 Scott Bond recalls the SOCB in the 1970's 14:45 Making friends...
2008-03-1451 minI Hear of Sherlock EverywhereCollectors' Corner - Otto PenzlerHere
we pick up where we left off last time. You'll recall that previously,
we interviewed Jerry Margolin about giving up part of his collection;
in this episode, we speak with the man who bought that collection. Otto
Penzler, BSI ("The King of Bohemia") is a specialty dealer, the
proprietor of The Mysterious Bookshop, and a long-time expert of Sherlock Holmes and mystery fiction.Tune
in as Otto tells us a bit about what it's like to have the opportunity
to purchase an excellent collection, how he goes about deciding upon a
purchase, and his own interests. He...
2008-01-041h 06I Hear of Sherlock EverywhereMichael Whelan, Wiggins of the Baker Street Irregulars (Part 2)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!Comments? Questions? Suggestions? Please contact us using the information in the sidebar to the right.Show Notes:
2:33 The evolution of the archives of the BSI, thanks to Dan Posnansky and Harvard5:43 Mike's leadership style and getting...
2007-12-1858 minI Hear of Sherlock EverywhereBob 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 drummer, guitarist, magician, chessman, and corporate presenter. Bob will also share his insights as to how to start a Sherlock Holmes society or event . Show Notes 03:05 Bob shares his late start with Sherlock Holmes 06:37 Ron Burt De Waal's World Bibliography of Sherlock Holmes 07:55 Bob discovers the Sherlockian scene through societies 12:30 The Beginnings of...
2007-10-1336 min
I Hear of Sherlock EverywhereThe Secret of Sherlock HolmesIn 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 have never seen the play - until now. In honor of the 120th anniversary of the first appearance of Sherlock Holmes in print (1887-2007), Shakespeare & Company in Lenox, Massachusetts is producing the play. In this episode, we interview the actors Michael Hammond and David Demke and director Robert Walsh, in anticipation of...
2007-09-2953 minI Hear of Sherlock EverywhereOur Favorite BooksThis 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 topics:3:50
The Shaw 100 as the basis of a number of good Sherlockian books4:40 A bit
about John Bennett Shaw7:32 Do you have memories of John Bennett Shaw? Call
us at (774) 221-READ, email us at comment AT ihearofsherlock DOT com, or comment
below9:03 Burt's favorite book15:40 What "the hunt" was like...
2007-09-1537 min
I Hear of Sherlock EverywhereTo Keep the Memory GreenEditors 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 respective experiences as editors of the Baker Street Journal and the Sherlock Holmes Journal and the formation of the Quartering Press. Topics in this episode: 1:30 Listener audio comment 4:30 Nick & Steve give some perspective on their editorial experiences 14:29 A bit about Richard Lancelyn Green 17:20 The genesis of To Keep the Memory Green 21:12...
2007-09-0158 minI Hear of Sherlock EverywhereWessex PressIn 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 very successful Sherlockian
events. We also have our first audio comment from John Pforr (thanks,
John!) and Burt reads a Gas Lamp from an old issue of the Baker Street
Journal.Show Notes:01:05 Introduction02:21 Welcome to Mark & Steve07:17 All about Wessex Press/Gasogene Books13:12 The Sherlock Holmes Reference Library20:15 Planning conferences, lessons learned...
2007-06-2842 minI Hear of Sherlock EverywhereWelcome and Introduction "I hear of Sherlock everywhere since you became his chronicler" [GREE] 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 Baker Street Irregulars and we will speak about the history and goings-on of the BSI, this is not the official podcast of the BSI. Should that august body ever decide to emerge from 1895 and start its own podcast, we'll be sure to let y...
2007-06-1425 min