Wednesday, July 28, 2021

“evolved from his own inner consciousness” [BOSC]  


In Episode 237, we looked at how Holmes's personality traits changed over the course of his career. We're back for another look using four separate stories, each 10 years apart.

What can the Canon tell us about the ways Holmes's interests, tastes, enthusiasms, relationships, reputation, and more changed during his long career? It's just a Trifle.



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Performers: Uncredited violinist, US Marine Chamber Orchestra
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Wednesday, July 21, 2021

“Cyanea! Cyanea!” [LION]  

Image credit: Lion's mane jellyfish in Gullmarn fjord at Sämstad (public domain - Wikimedia Commons)


In the third week of every month in our fifth season, Trifles looks at exotic animals. We turn to the sea this time, examining jellyfish. And this episode brought us into contact with an old publication: the Catalogue of an Exhibition Held at Abbey House, Baker Street, London, May–September 1951.

For those intimately familiar with the Sherlock Holmes stories, there is only one story in which we find a jellyfish. For those not familiar, spoiler alert. It is just a Trifle.

And if you're a Patreon supporter, we have special bonus audio material for you.



Download | 9.3 MB, 18:49



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Performers: Uncredited violinist, US Marine Chamber Orchestra
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Wednesday, July 14, 2021

“Let me show you the evolution of this case” [WIST]  



In our last episode, we discussed the subtle yet undeniable change in the nature of the relationship between Sherlock Holmes and Inspector Lestrade. But what about the evolution of Holmes himself?

What aspects of his character changed over the course of his career, from a 20-something during his first case at university to his final case four decades later? What remained the same? It's just a Trifle. 



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Performers: Uncredited violinist, US Marine Chamber Orchestra
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Thursday, July 8, 2021

“That you, Lestrade?” [EMPT]  


One might say that Sherlock Holmes and Inspector G. Lestrade had a contentious relationship. While this may be the popular stereotype between the two professionals, a long-term assessment doesn't bear this out.

Listener Ron Lies has shared a paper of his that takes us through the Holmes-Lestrade relationship chronologically, and things may be a little different than they appear. It's just a Trifle. 



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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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