Episode 324: Sherlockian Road Tripping

 “Important issues might hang upon our journey.” [SIGN] Join us as we speak to Steve Mason and Greg Ruby about their adventure this past summer — a whirlwind, five-day odyssey through the rugged landscapes of Oklahoma, Texas, and New Mexico, tracking down 39 locations with hidden ties to Baker Street. Decades after a simpler, four-stop Texas road trip set the precedent, our intrepid investigators clocked 2,414 miles in heat of the last week of August, all to prove that the Great Detective’s influence knows no borders. You’ll hear how they bridged the gap between the dusty plains and the foggy streets of London, and found Holmesian echoes in the most unexpected places. It’s all about imagination, and how their “Great Sherlockian Whimsical Tour II” transformed the American Southwest into a sprawling map of Victorian mystery.We also give you a glimpse of Sherlockian society activities, this time in the first half of February in "The Learned Societies" segment. Then we announce an exciting new segment launching in 2026, and the Canonical Couplet quiz will test your Sherlock Holmes knowledge, with a prize from the IHOSE vaults for the winner. Send your answer to comment @ihearofsherlock.com by December 29, 2025 at 11:59 a.m. EST. All listeners are eligible to play.As a reminder, our supporters can listen to the show ad-free and have access to occasional bonus material, such as additional conversation from this episode. Join us on the platform of your choice (Patreon | Substack).And if you need some show swag or gift ideas, check out our Merch Store, with mugs, notepads and more.Download [Save As] | File size: 67 MB, 1:11:562Leave I Hear of Sherlock Everywhere a five-star rating on Apple Podcasts and Spotify; listen to us wherever you listen to podcasts.LinksThe Great Sherlockian Whimsical Tours of 2005 and 2025 (Crew of the Barque Lone Star)Episodes mentioned in this show:Steve's episode appearances: Episode 183: The Beacon Society; Episode 236: The Legion of ZoomGreg's episode appearances: Episode 128: Sherlockian Coin CollectingOther links:The Learned Societies: Sherlockian CalendarI Hear of Sherlock Everywhere / Trifles Merch Store Explore more here.Find all of our relevant links and social accounts at linktr.ee/ihearofsherlock.And would you consider leaving us a rating and or a review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Goodpods? It would help other Sherlockians find us.Your thoughts on the show? Leave a comment below, send us an email (comment AT ihearofsherlock DOT com), call us at 5-1895-221B-5. That's (518) 952-2125.