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I Hear of Sherlock Everywhere

Baker Street Elementary – Nailed It

“By a man's finger nails” [STUD]

Have you ever known anyone afflicted with onychophagia? We're almost certain you have.

Onychophagia is the medical term for nail biting. It's a common habit, as there is usually about 20-30% of the population that does it regularly. It can range from occasional to compulsive, and is sometimes linked to stress, anxiety, or other mental health conditions.

Turning our attention toward the Canon, can we think of any nail biters? There's one client...

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Episode 345: From Page to Podcast

“Your experience has been a most entertaining one” [REDH]

What does it take to bring Sherlock Holmes to life for a modern audio audience? Pascal Hughes, the British media executive behind Noiser, tells us about the company now producing a new series of Sherlock Holmes adventures read by actor Hugh Bonneville.

Pascal takes us on a journey from his love of history and his early days directing television to his transition into audio storytelling. Along the way, we discover the remarkable...

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Baker Street Elementary – Vote of Confidence

“Who do you give your casting vote to?” [ENGR]

It's the midterm election season in the United States, which is like playoffs in sports, with constant advertisements and team rivalries, but with less fun and more existential dread.

As part of our escape to “That age before the world went all awry,” let's turn our attention to elections in the Sherlock Holmes stories. What's that, you say? You can't think of any elections in the Canon? It's elementary, if we put our minds to...

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Episode 344: The Lasting Impact of Sherlock

“thinking the business over, and trying to analyze my impressions” [YELL]

One of the wonders of our Sherlockian hobby is that we welcome people of all experiences and all ages. It's never too late to get involved, nor is there a single path to finding an interest in Sherlock Holmes.

This is exactly what Kyndall Potts discovered when she stumbled upon Sherlock Holmes in mid-life.

Kyndall is an accountant-turned-artist whose path to Sherlock Holmes is unique in our annals. Tune in to...

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Baker Street Elementary – Not Your Housekeeper

“This fellow could speak English and did his housekeeping for him.” [WIST]

One of the well-known phrases that came out of the 2010s series Sherlock was Mrs. Hudson's "Not your housekeeper, dear." She was intent on making it clear that her role was one of landlady, not helpmate.

In the Canon, we of course get both. Mrs. Hudson as landlady, no doubt reassured by the rent ("his payments were princely" — 'The Dying Detective') and housekeeper, who, as part of her duties, provided...

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