Sherlock Holmes: Trifles

Scott Monty & Burt Wolder

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You know the plots, but what about the minutiae? We delve into the Sherlock Holmes stories and answers questions that arise, clarify muddy details, and look into some of the period terminology in this weekly podcast.

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Suicides in the Sherlock Holmes Stories

Sherlock Holmes: Trifles

09/07/23 • 31 min

“I only breathe it among ourselves—a suicide” [GOLD] LISTENER ADVISORY: This episode contains mentions of suicide, which some listeners may find disturbing. September is National Suicide Prevention Month, and as part of our series on monthly observances, we take a look at suicides in the Canon. Sherlock Holmes was never called in to investigate a suicide, but he encountered a few, along with a number of instances when suicide was attempted, assumed, and ruled out. Suicide is never a trifle, and if you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide, please dial 988. 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.

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That Old Black Boot

Sherlock Holmes: Trifles

10/17/24 • 20 min

“the loss of the old black boot” [HOUN] Brown boot, black boot — these two items of Sir Henry Baskerville's went missing at the Northumberland Hotel shortly after he arrived in London. And they begin to put Sherlock Holmes on the scent of The Hound of the Baskervilles. However, there's a wrinkle regarding the old black boot that persists throughout the story. George Fletcher, BSI ("The Cardboard Box") made a note of this curious detail for the very first time in The Papers on the Sundial, a 2020 publication from The Five Orange Pips. And it's quite the Trifle. Do you have a topic you'd like to recommend? Email us at [email protected] and if we use your idea on the air, we'll send you a thank-you gift. All of our supporters are eligible for our monthly drawings for Baker Street Journals and certain tiers receive thank you gifts. Join our community on Patreon or Substack today. Leave Trifles a five-star rating and listen to us wherever you listen to podcasts. Links / Notes

The Best of the Pips (1955)
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Watson's Hidden Addiction

Sherlock Holmes: Trifles

06/15/22 • 27 min

"much addicted" [TWIS] This month's Masters Class brings us back to a Morley-Montgomery Award-winning article from The Baker Street Journal. Susan Rice wrote "Watson's Hidden Addiction" for Vol. 47, No. 2 (June 1997) of the BSJ, and it concerned a significant flaw in Watson's character. Perhaps "flaw" is not the right word — let's call it a weakness. She even found a syndrome that would explain it. It's just a Trifle. Full show notes: https://ihose.co/trifles285 Thank you to our sponsor, The Baker Street Journal. Please support Trifles on Patreon: https://patreon.com/trifles

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The Strongest Man in England

Sherlock Holmes: Trifles

10/24/24 • 25 min

“with a strength for which I should hardly have given him credit” [STUD] There were a number of individuals who exhibited strength in the Sherlock Holmes stories, to varying degrees. But which of them would you classify as the strongest? One of our listeners had an idea as to who it might be, so we surveyed the Canon and found a handful of others to make this a deeper discussion. Turns out it's just a Trifle. Do you have a topic you'd like to recommend? Email us at [email protected] and if we use your idea on the air, we'll send you a thank-you gift. All of our supporters are eligible for our monthly drawings for Baker Street Journals and certain tiers receive thank you gifts. Join our community on Patreon or Substack today. Leave Trifles a five-star rating and listen to us wherever you listen to podcasts. Links / Notes

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A Note on The Priory School

Sherlock Holmes: Trifles

07/06/22 • 26 min

“one might think that you were afraid of our finding something out” [PRIO] The first week of the month means it's time for another round of Mr. Sherlock Holmes the Theorist, in which we take a look at a piece of old Sherlockian scholarship and discuss it anew. In this case, it's Trevor Hall's essay "A Note on The Priory School" from his book Sherlock Holmes: Ten Literary Studies. Hall manages to find a clue buried later in "The Blanched Soldier" and traces it back to "The Priory School." What he found is enough to shock even the most devoted fans of Thorneycroft Huxtable, M.A., Ph.D., etc. It's just a Trifle. Links / Notes

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Sherlock Holmes: Ten Literary Studies by Trevor Hall
Sherlock Holmes: Fact or Fiction? by T.S. Blakeney
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A Study in Speech

Sherlock Holmes: Trifles

07/13/22 • 28 min

“a curious lisp in her utterance” [HOUN] In the canon of Sherlock Holmes stories, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle gave us settings and characters that spring to life in our minds. His vivid descriptions help us to visualize the places and people that Holmes encounters. However, there's one subtle example that might go unnoticed by the untrained eye. Listener Anna Brindisi-Behrens, a speech pathologist by trade, brought it to our attention. It's just a Trifle. If you have a suggestion for a Trifles episode, let us know. If you use your idea on the air, we'll send you some Sherlockian goodies. Links / Notes

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Canadian Holmes
Other episodes mentioned:
- Episode 134 - South Americans and Sherlock Holmes
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The Problem of the Case-Book

Sherlock Holmes: Trifles

04/06/22 • 26 min

“Holmes turned to his desk and, unlocking it, drew out a small case-book” [SPEC] The first week of the month means it's a "Mr. Sherlock Holmes the Theorist"-themed episode, featuring an old piece of scholarship that investigates some trifling issue. In this episode, we look at an early piece that Martin Dakin wrote for The Sherlock Holmes Journal, questioning the authenticity of some of the stories in The Case-Book of Sherlock Holmes. Which made the passing grade? It's just a Trifle. Don't forget: all of our Patreon supporters are eligible for our monthly and quarterly drawings. Full show notes: https://ihose.co/trifles275 Thank you to our sponsor, the BSI Press. Please support Trifles on Patreon: https://patreon.com/trifles

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Trees, Part 1: Over the Oak / Under the Elm

Sherlock Holmes: Trifles

03/31/22 • 28 min

“grazing the top of the oak” [MUSG] I think that I shall never see... a Sherlock Holmes story as lovely as a tree. However, there are plenty of instances of trees in the Canon that make for interesting observation, if only we stop to look at them through the forest. Inspired by one of Don Jewell's books, we spend some time investigating the instances of oaks and elms in the stories (far more than just "The Musgrave Ritual," we assure you) and comment on the state of these trees in Victorian times. Are you the winner of our monthly drawing (for a free back issue of the Baker Street Journal) and our quarterly drawing (for a free annual subscription to the BSJ)? All Patreon supporters are eligible. Full show notes: https://ihose.co/trifles274 Thank you to our sponsor, The Baker Street Journal. Please support Trifles on Patreon: https://patreon.com/trifles

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1 - Optimism

Sherlock Holmes: Trifles

01/04/17 • 15 min

The new year usually brings resolutions and offers a new beginning. In our new podcast which begins in January 2017, we thought it was the ideal time to look at optimism in the Sherlock Holmes stories.

Was there more hope or despair in the Canon? Certainly, many cases began with despair, but which ones ended in optimism?

From "The Stockbroker's Clerk" to "The Copper Beeches," we have clients who were optimistically heading into new jobs. But all was not as it seemed... And what ends well for Sherlock Holmes does not always mean the same thing for his clients.

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Maria Konnikova on Episode 91 of I Hear of Sherlock Everywhere, discussing The Confidence Game.
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Beards in the Sherlock Holmes Stories

Sherlock Holmes: Trifles

09/25/19 • 18 min

"he was bearded" [SIGN]

Well this is embarrassing. As we finished our editing and prepared to leave for a business trip, we realized one critical fact about this topic: we've already talked about it (in Episode 105).

Nevertheless, we suggest you listen and perhaps compare and contrast the two episodes. Yes, there may be a little overlap, but the discussion goes to show how the Sherlock Holmes stories allow us to riff on one topic again and again. It's just a Trifle.

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How many episodes does Sherlock Holmes: Trifles have?

Sherlock Holmes: Trifles currently has 411 episodes available.

What topics does Sherlock Holmes: Trifles cover?

The podcast is about Mystery, Stories, Literature, Podcasts, Books, Education and Arts.

What is the most popular episode on Sherlock Holmes: Trifles?

The episode title 'Suicides in the Sherlock Holmes Stories' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Sherlock Holmes: Trifles?

The average episode length on Sherlock Holmes: Trifles is 23 minutes.

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Episodes of Sherlock Holmes: Trifles are typically released every 7 days.

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The first episode of Sherlock Holmes: Trifles was released on Jan 4, 2017.

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Scott Monty

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Dec 14

This review from Seyrah39 on Apple Podcasts:LoveI love this show. I love the length of episodes, the topics, the vibe, the additional info and context and the laughs. The first episode I listened to was on pencils and my expectations were pretty low (pencils ??). I loved it! An easy and fun supplemental for Holmes fans.

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