Wednesday, March 31, 2021

“Apply 221B, Baker Street” [NAVA]   



Last week, we left you hanging with Vincent Starrett's chapter in his book The Private Life of Sherlock Holmes

We couldn't leave it unfinished, so we're back with the second half. And a special treat at the conclusion of the episode—also with a 221B theme.  It's just a Trifle.


Download | 10.5 MB, 21:42


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Performers: Uncredited violinist, US Marine Chamber Orchestra
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Wednesday, March 24, 2021

“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 just a Trifle.


Download | 10.6 MB, 21:34


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Performers: Uncredited violinist, US Marine Chamber Orchestra
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Wednesday, March 17, 2021

“some creature of the weasel and stoat tribe” [CROO]




There was a fad in mid-century Victorian England that led to pets becoming more common. But the third week of each month, our episodes focus not on everyday household animals but rare and unusual creatures.

In this case, we focus on a member of the family Herpestidae. Namely, the mongoose. Making a few appearances in popular fiction, they're just a Trifle.


Download | 11.7 MB, 23:18


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Wednesday, March 10, 2021

“rarefied heights of pure mathematics” [VALL]



As we know, James Moriarty was a professor of mathematics. We know little about his academic appointment, other than having to step down from a chair.

What we do know is he has two publications to his name. What are they, and what do they tell us about Moriarty's approach to a life of crime. They're just a Trifle.


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Wednesday, March 3, 2021

“I return with an excellent appetite” [BLAC]

The buffet Swindon station by George Elgar Hicks, 1863 (public domain - Wikimedia Commons)


The Sherlock Holmes stories are a cornucopia of content. A smorgasbord of smarts. A full menu of fulfillment. So it shouldn't be terribly surprising that we find buffets mentioned in the Canon.

Perhaps you skipped over the Canonical buffet line. We can't blame you. The references are fleeting, at best. As we say, it's just a Trifle.


Download | 11.2 MB, 22:38



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Performers: Uncredited violinist, US Marine Chamber Orchestra
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Scott Monty and Burt Wolder are both members of the Baker Street Irregulars, the literary society dedicated to Sherlock Holmes. They have co-hosted the popular show I Hear of Everywhere since June 2007.

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