I Hear of Sherlock Everywhere

Episode 339: Clubland

<h4 style="text-align: center;">“The exclusion from his clubs would mean ruin” [EMPT] </h4><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNKabOZt49CjV3tRqoYg21W-4PBMCJH2KUcuvM_SMhYItftUpx_J_GiNlDqcNYN7lbLwERBiVlQbWFcgIEOWbKKTPzEBtAuZPNTinF5OAs09zCfERMphkybVPGRm-W2gGDxrTbRSDUsOZQZ0wPdDYyBbsk0IxD1Zsf5j_Q0TqQ7qb3OEF7RKL3DoDY3Whl/s1236/ihearofsherlock339-header.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="888" data-original-width="1236" height="460" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNKabOZt49CjV3tRqoYg21W-4PBMCJH2KUcuvM_SMhYItftUpx_J_GiNlDqcNYN7lbLwERBiVlQbWFcgIEOWbKKTPzEBtAuZPNTinF5OAs09zCfERMphkybVPGRm-W2gGDxrTbRSDUsOZQZ0wPdDYyBbsk0IxD1Zsf5j_Q0TqQ7qb3OEF7RKL3DoDY3Whl/w640-h460/ihearofsherlock339-header.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div><br /><div><div>Today we are joined by <b>Seth Thévoz</b>, creator of the popular <i><b><a href="https://clubland.substack.com/" target="_blank">Clubland</a></b></i> Substack and author of <i>London Clubland: A Companion for the Curious</i>, among other books. Dr. Thévoz offers a fascinating look inside the traditionally secretive world of London’s private clubs—institutions that have long relied on discretion and exclusivity for their survival.</div><div><br /></div><div>We explore the evolving nature of club life, contrasting the old model of member-owned institutions with today’s for-profit members’ clubs built around brand, networking, and lifestyle. Despite changes in how people work and socialize, Thévoz makes a compelling case that London clubland is not fading but thriving—adapting to modern needs while preserving its essential character.</div><div><br /></div><div>Our conversation also touches on the club life of Arthur Conan Doyle, whose memberships included the Athenaeum Club, the Reform Club, and the Authors' Club. We discuss the real-world inspirations behind the Diogenes Club—including Seth’s identification of its most likely historical counterpart.</div><div><br /></div><div>Our “<b>Learned Societies</b>” segment kicks off with Sherlockian society activities coming up in the second half of September. Then, it’s a new edition of “<b>Examining the Pictures</b>,” with the film critic, journalist, and author Christian Monggaard, BSI, as he reviews <i>Enola Holmes 3</i>. Finally, the <b>Canonical Couplet</b> quiz will test your Sherlock Holmes knowledge, with a copy of something from the IHOSE vaults for the winner. Send your answer to comment @ ihearofsherlock.com by August 14, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. EDT. All listeners are eligible to play.</div></div></div><div><br /></div><p style="text-align: center;">As a reminder, our <a href="https://ihose.co/ihosepatron" target="_blank">supporters</a> can listen to the show ad-free and have access to occasional bonus material. Join us on the platform of your choice:</p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><a href="https://patreon.com/ihearofsherlock" target="_blank">Patreon</a> | <a href="https://ihearofsherlock.substack.com" target="_blank">Substack</a></b></span></p><p style="text-align: left;">And the good news is we have additional conversation with Seth from our interview in this episode. It's available to our paid members (Bonus on Patreon | <a href="https://ihearofsherlock.substack.com/p/episode-339-bonus" target="_blank">Bonus on Substack</a>)</p><p style="text-align: left;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;">And if you need some show swag or gift ideas, or if you want to show off your good taste to other Sherlockians, check out our <a href="https://www.ihearofsherlock.com/merchandise" target="_blank">Merch Store</a>, with mugs, notepads and more.</p><p><br /></p><h3 style="background-color: white; color: #0e0e0e; font-family: Merriweather; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 21px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 10px; text-align: center;"><a href="https://traffic.libsyn.com/ihearofsherlock/ihearofsherlock339.mp3" style="color: #013fd3; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">Download</a> [Save As] | File size: 110 MB, 1:28:38</h3><p><iframe title="Embed Player" src="https://play.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/42274925/height/192/theme/modern/size/large/thumbnail/yes/custom-color/414851/time-start/00:00:00/playlist-height/200/direction/backward/download/yes/font-color/FFFFFF" height="192" width="100%" scrolling="no" allowfullscreen="" webkitallowfullscreen="true" mozallowfullscreen="true" oallowfullscreen="true" msallowfullscreen="true" style="border-width: medium; border-style: none; border-color: currentcolor; border-image: none;" data-dashlane-rid="929d6d2b9dbe3857" data-dashlane-classification="other" data-dashlane-frameid="2932"></iframe><br /></p><p><br /></p><h3 style="background-color: white; color: #0e0e0e; font-family: Merriweather; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 21px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 10px; text-align: center;">Leave I Hear of Sherlock Everywhere a five-star rating on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/i-hear-of-sherlock-everywhere/id258126625?ls=1" style="color: #013fd3; text-decoration-line: none;">Apple Podcasts</a> and <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/30WtRn1mnXfAtX7YaeRY5Y" style="color: #013fd3; text-decoration-line: none;">Spotify</a>; listen to us <a href="https://pod.link/ihearofsherlock" style="color: #013fd3; text-decoration-line: none;">wherever you listen to podcasts</a>.</h3><h2><br /></h2><h2>Links</h2><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><a href="https://clubland.substack.com/" target="_blank">Seth Thévoz's Clubland Substack</a></li><ul><li><a href="https://open.substack.com/pub/clubland/p/identifying-the-diogenes-club-in?r=bx&utm_campaign=post-expanded-share&utm_medium=web" target="_blank">Identifying the Diogenes Club in the Sherlock Holmes Stories</a></li><li><a href="https://open.substack.com/pub/clubland/p/the-mystery-of-doctor-watsons-club?r=bx&utm_campaign=post-expanded-share&utm_medium=web" target="_blank">The Mystery of Dr. Watson's Club</a></li><li><a href="https://open.substack.com/pub/clubland/p/clubs-in-film-the-private-life-of?r=bx&utm_campaign=post-expanded-share&utm_medium=web" target="_blank">Clubs in Film: <i>The Private Life of Sherlock Holmes</i></a></li><li><a href="https://open.substack.com/pub/clubland/p/george-birchs-1890s-clubland?r=bx&utm_campaign=post-expanded-share&utm_medium=web" target="_blank">George Birch's 1890s Clubland</a></li><li><a href="https://clubland.substack.com/p/index" target="_blank">Clubland Index</a></li></ul><li>Seth's Books:</li><ul><li><a href="https://amzn.to/4yAMqrk"><span style="font-style: italic;">London Clubland:
A Companion for the Curious</span></a><span style="color: #222222; font-style: italic;"> </span>(2025) </li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/4fX2rAu"><span style="font-style: italic;">Behind Closed Doors: The Secret Life of London
Private Members’ Clubs</span></a><span style="color: #222222; font-style: italic;"> </span>(2022)</li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/4pGlwdw"><span style="font-style: italic;">Club
Government: How the Early Victorian World was Ruled from London Club</span>s</a> (2018)</li></ul><li>Other episodes mentioned on the show:</li><ul><li>Episode 335: Brettcon 2</li></ul><li><a href="https://www.ihearofsherlock.com/merchandise" target="_blank">I Hear of Sherlock Everywhere / Trifles Merch Store</a></li></ul><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj29cSHabGIObH4IdQeGyx88PTNcrOeD1J3l8-pjNYrpKNS5DLNjRjSVWxJzYbEhJGSvRPxOa9hIwgz4QYUYM-e4vALe1Tx2Je3pl8KQh6g_rueo9E8pd7SossrtPayueShhgt9Hd_JUqsj3yqVN7VUKghho7s3n51MIBgCKCsf_FAe34zDSNstKSge7Off/s590/IHOSE%20Mug%202%20closeup.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="590" data-original-width="590" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj29cSHabGIObH4IdQeGyx88PTNcrOeD1J3l8-pjNYrpKNS5DLNjRjSVWxJzYbEhJGSvRPxOa9hIwgz4QYUYM-e4vALe1Tx2Je3pl8KQh6g_rueo9E8pd7SossrtPayueShhgt9Hd_JUqsj3yqVN7VUKghho7s3n51MIBgCKCsf_FAe34zDSNstKSge7Off/w200-h200/IHOSE%20Mug%202%20closeup.jpg" width="200" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjif67emMEZTIJ0oOOOia1YWy-moeQpeIw00bsbuzhNZovbSSppBx05SmmLRe4_PaHc-glGFGx_w2o1a7uafYZT-6n7iEep6dJdkNTrcIWXW29Whwd6WrrzrpuE-rcRZED2WbBzPHXel946i-FPAg2mqW2oF7vt9TPW1vuWHntG1NVSqgYXE3JWKZSB3jH3/s768/Notepad%20-%20IHOSE.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="768" data-original-width="768" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjif67emMEZTIJ0oOOOia1YWy-moeQpeIw00bsbuzhNZovbSSppBx05SmmLRe4_PaHc-glGFGx_w2o1a7uafYZT-6n7iEep6dJdkNTrcIWXW29Whwd6WrrzrpuE-rcRZED2WbBzPHXel946i-FPAg2mqW2oF7vt9TPW1vuWHntG1NVSqgYXE3JWKZSB3jH3/w200-h200/Notepad%20-%20IHOSE.jpg" width="200" /></a><br /></div><h4 style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.ihearofsherlock.com/p/sherlock-holmes-gifts.html" target="_blank">Explore more here</a>.</h4><p>Find all of our relevant links and social accounts at <a href="http://linktr.ee/ihearofsherlock">linktr.ee/ihearofsherlock</a>.</p><p><br /></p><p>And would you consider leaving us a rating and or a review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or the player of your choice? It would help other Sherlockians find us.</p><p>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.</p><div><br /></div><br />

Episode 339: Clubland

“The exclusion from his clubs would mean ruin” [EMPT] Today we are joined by Seth Thévoz , creator of the popular Clubland Substack and au...

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Episode 338: Simanaitis Says

<h4 style="text-align: center;">“As I glanced round I was surprised at the universality of the man’s interests” [3GAR] </h4><div></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjf2_RYfhnWfpLQZb_f6rHCC3cabQEPnvOYOWi5Vl2rfIeqdQu4J3nrDDx8-u_mvcYTxbuDxC6NJBW1yDDRVA7g53Iq8wy_g0RjoI3dh6805odRA6mmllo36doGrghDocUYszmSAtoqB3oL9jVrzlRiWYBNDtEuNAeN6nunQ6JG6Pw-3OYo9BPOZkT2nDFt/s1470/ihearofsherlock338-header.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="904" data-original-width="1470" height="394" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjf2_RYfhnWfpLQZb_f6rHCC3cabQEPnvOYOWi5Vl2rfIeqdQu4J3nrDDx8-u_mvcYTxbuDxC6NJBW1yDDRVA7g53Iq8wy_g0RjoI3dh6805odRA6mmllo36doGrghDocUYszmSAtoqB3oL9jVrzlRiWYBNDtEuNAeN6nunQ6JG6Pw-3OYo9BPOZkT2nDFt/w640-h394/ihearofsherlock338-header.png" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div><div>We discovered writer and blogger Dennis Simanaitis, a true “Sherlockian in the wild,” whose path to the Great Game developed independently of any local groups. With a background spanning engineering, automotive journalism, and mathematics, Dennis brings a uniquely eclectic perspective to Sherlock Holmes. Like many of us, he suggests Dr. John H. Watson is the real chronicler of Holmes’s adventures, with Arthur Conan Doyle serving as Watson’s literary agent. We explore his admiration for classic Holmes adaptations, including the radio scripts of Edith Meiser and performances by actors such as Richard Gordon and John Stanley.</div><div><br /></div><div>The conversation ranges from Dennis’s early experiences in 1950s Cleveland radio to the origins of his long-running blog. Along the way, we indulge in a bit of imaginative fun: what car might Holmes drive in a high-speed chase across the English countryside? Dennis makes a compelling case for a machine he has actually driven himself. It’s a lively discussion that blends Sherlockian enthusiasm with a lifelong curiosity about technology, storytelling, and the enduring appeal of old-time radio.</div><div><br /></div><div>Our “<b>Learned Societies</b>” segment kicks off with Sherlockian society activities coming up in the first half of September. Then, it’s a new edition of “<b>Examining the Pictures</b>,” with the film critic, journalist, and author Christian Monggaard, BSI, as he reviews Enola Holmes 2. Finally, the <b>Canonical Couplet</b> quiz will test your Sherlock Holmes knowledge, with a copy of something from the IHOSE vaults for the winner. Send your answer to comment @ihearofsherlock.com by July 29, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. DST. All listeners are eligible to play.</div></div></div><div><br /></div><p style="text-align: center;">As a reminder, our <a href="https://ihose.co/ihosepatron" target="_blank">supporters</a> can listen to the show ad-free and have access to occasional bonus material. Join us on the platform of your choice (<a href="https://patreon.com/ihearofsherlock" target="_blank">Patreon</a> | <a href="https://ihearofsherlock.substack.com" target="_blank">Substack</a>).</p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;">And if you need some show swag or gift ideas, or if you want to show off your good taste to other Sherlockians, check out our <a href="https://www.ihearofsherlock.com/merchandise" target="_blank">Merch Store</a>, with mugs, notepads and more.</p><p><br /></p><h3 style="background-color: white; color: #0e0e0e; font-family: Merriweather; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 21px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 10px; text-align: center;"><a href="https://traffic.libsyn.com/ihearofsherlock/ihearofsherlock338.mp3" style="color: #013fd3; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">Download</a> [Save As] | File size: 94.4 MB, 1:18:35</h3><p><iframe title="Embed Player" src="https://play.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/42153900/height/192/theme/modern/size/large/thumbnail/yes/custom-color/414851/time-start/00:00:00/playlist-height/200/direction/backward/download/yes/font-color/FFFFFF" height="192" width="100%" scrolling="no" allowfullscreen="" webkitallowfullscreen="true" mozallowfullscreen="true" oallowfullscreen="true" msallowfullscreen="true" style="border-width: medium; 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It would help other Sherlockians find us.</p><p>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.</p><div><br /></div><br /><br />

Episode 338: Simanaitis Says

“As I glanced round I was surprised at the universality of the man’s interests” [3GAR] We discovered writer and blogger Dennis Simanaitis, ...

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Baker Street Elementary – A Pitched Battle

<h4 style="text-align: center;">“half-sporting, half-intellectual pleasure” [CROO]<span> </span></h4><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvngylwy8hAOQXvrlYlWLVTwj4CQd-s4j4rGuk64OLaiiiiL1A2L9X80_tVUYWQy1geUMD-GdX58Z5F8q7PZ8qhQcCw6rM6CImDJqxkUO9TM-d5bbyBDZynjO1cd8Mh6_W2b4dWS8MAwrpwyRIRyykyjQ_xhbnHjUH_h_wP2gBgJ1Mncw4KMznV408lzI/s1365/Baker%20Street%20Elementary%20231.1.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="768" data-original-width="1365" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvngylwy8hAOQXvrlYlWLVTwj4CQd-s4j4rGuk64OLaiiiiL1A2L9X80_tVUYWQy1geUMD-GdX58Z5F8q7PZ8qhQcCw6rM6CImDJqxkUO9TM-d5bbyBDZynjO1cd8Mh6_W2b4dWS8MAwrpwyRIRyykyjQ_xhbnHjUH_h_wP2gBgJ1Mncw4KMznV408lzI/w640-h360/Baker%20Street%20Elementary%20231.1.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /></div><div>Of the prevailing number of topics we find in the Sherlock Holmes canon — from tobacco to food, the role of women to social hierarchy, weapons to money — we don't often find ourselves considering the world of sport.</div><div><br /></div><div>We do get a glimpse of sports every now and again; in the opening chapters of <i>A Study in Scarlet</i>, Watson remarks on Holmes's physical abilities: he was noted to be "an expert singlestick player, boxer, and swordsman." Notably, none of these is a team sport. All require the talents of a single participant, matched against one opponent.</div><div><br /></div><div>As far as team sports go, the Canon provides us very few glimpses, and they are quintessentially British. One —rugby — even lends one of its positions to the title of a story. "The Missing Three-Quarter" concerns the mysterious and sudden disappearance of one of Cambridge's varsity right-wingers. As we sprint through the rest of the stories, we find that Gilchrist played for the rugby team in "The Three Students," and that Watson played for Blackheath when Robert Ferguson played for Richmond in "The Sussex Vampire."</div><div><br /></div><div>For team sports originating in India, we have polo and cricket. Baron von Bork ("His Last Bow") is said to be a polo player who belongs to the Hurlingham Club. And a young Percy Phelps ("The Naval Treaty") was the victim of cricket bats over the shin and young Lord Saltire's cricket cap turned up ("The Priory School").</div><div><br /></div><div>But nowhere do we find a mention of association football (that's "soccer" for our American readers), despite England being the birthplace of the first official rules of the game in 1863. Indeed, there is a history of the game that goes back to the twelfth century in England, but it wasn't until the nineteenth century that it rose in popularity.</div><div><br /></div><div>By 1871, there was a divide in the sport, with those in favor of "hacking" (that's carrying the ball) splintering off to form the Rugby Football Union. Then there was a further split of professional and amateur teams, leading to official recognition of professionalism by the Football Association in 1885.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>For a fun look at putting together a team, you might want to listen to <a href="https://pod.link/trifles/episode/MmZmZGMwYzYtMGI5MC00YzBhLWEwZGYtMTA1M2Q3ZmFiMDBm" target="_blank">Episode 270</a> of <i>Trifles</i>: "The Missing Three-Quarter One-Third Discovered" (Listen <a href="https://pod.link/trifles/episode/MmZmZGMwYzYtMGI5MC00YzBhLWEwZGYtMTA1M2Q3ZmFiMDBm" target="_blank">wherever you get podcasts</a>). And check out the the full <b>Games & Sports</b> collections on <a href="https://www.patreon.com/collection/372702" target="_blank">Patreon</a> and <a href="https://trifles.substack.com/t/games-and-sports" target="_blank">Substack</a>.</div><div><br /><iframe allowfullscreen="" data-dashlane-classification="other" data-dashlane-frameid="6589" data-dashlane-rid="533c6bb8333aaae8" height="192" mozallowfullscreen="true" msallowfullscreen="true" oallowfullscreen="true" scrolling="no" src="https://play.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/12529856/height/192/theme/modern/size/large/thumbnail/yes/custom-color/3a4e59/time-start/00:00:00/playlist-height/200/direction/backward/download/yes/font-color/FFFFFF" style="border-color: currentcolor; border-image: none; border-style: none; border-width: medium;" title="Embed Player" webkitallowfullscreen="true" width="100%"></iframe></div><div><br /></div><div> Let's see what the field looks like at Baker Street Elementary these days...</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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