Sherlock Holmes: Trifles show

Sherlock Holmes: Trifles

Summary: 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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 Weather or Not | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 22:50

Foul weather seemed to impact the Sherlock Holmes stories frequently. Or was it the other way around?

 Aliases and Disguises | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 21:47

We know Sherlock Holmes was a master of disguise, but who else disguised themselves and used aliases in the stories?

 Canadians and Sherlock Holmes | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 17:56

Canada and its influences in the Sherlock Holmes stories.

 Classism in the Sherlock Holmes Stories | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 19:22

Victorian society was notorious for its separation of the classes. In which Sherlock Holmes stories does this stand out?

 Shooting and Hunting | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 17:29

A look at some of the instances of hunting and shooting in the Sherlock Holmes stories, either chronicled or implied.

 Third Time's a Charm | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 21:36

Three Sherlock Holmes stories share a similar plot. But which did it best?

 Beards in the Sherlock Holmes Stories | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 18:32

Looking at the facially hirsute – in actuality or by disguise – in the Sherlock Holmes canon.

 Indians and Sherlock Holmes | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 22:04

Where do we find India and Indians coming into contact with the Sherlock Holmes stories?

 En Garde! Singlestick | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 17:01

Sherlock Holmes was said to be an expert at singlestick. But what is it, exactly?

 Music in the Canon, Part 2: Musicians, Instruments, and Venues | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 28:32

Musicians pop up from time to time in the Sherlock Holmes stories. Who were they, and where did they play?

 Music in the Canon, Part 1: Composers and Their Works | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 25:14

The Sherlock Holmes stories are filled with musical references. In this episode, we examine composers and compositions that are mentioned.

 Russians and Sherlock Holmes | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 24:19

Russia plays a non-insignificant part of the Sherlock Holmes stories. These are some of them.

 Ahoy! Rowing, Boating and Yachting | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 21:32

Water craft weren't just for transportation purposes in the Sherlock Holmes stories. Some people used them for fun.

 John Watson's Youth - Part 2 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 17:24

Robert Katz, BSI joins us to conclude his brilliant theory on where Dr. Watson spent his early years.

 John Watson's Youth - Part 1 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 16:47

We only know a little bit about Watson's past. What do we know that can fill in the gaps?

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