Chance or Chess? a BBC Sherlock Podcast

Guest Marcel, a special guest, joins for this hilarious podcast where they talk about topics like changes in episode titles, tension in the fandom, exploration of new interests, and the portrayal of wealth in media. They also discuss the episode 'The Hounds of Baskerville' and its atmosphere, love for the movie 'Clue', government conspiracies, and the authenticity of autistic characters in media.

Pour one out for Battersea! We're diving into ASIB, again with our special guest Erin. We quote just about every line of this episode, so buckle up. You can expect mirror character analysis, phone=heart and car metaphors, innuendos galore, and some gut wrenching scene readings.  Follow Erin here. Posts mentioned: Culverton, Topping, and John Mirrors. Richard Siken poems mentioned: one and two Find us at chanceorchesspod.tumblr.com Have a question about series 4 or blog theory? Ask us! All references and links can be found on our bibliography page Email us at tjlcpodcast@gmail.com Credits: Original cover art by Kira Music from "Who You Really Are" by David Arnold and Michael Price

Finally finishing Series 1 with E3: The Great Game. We discuss this episode's post S4 significance, first in-show conversation about the blog, and our introduction to the main antagonist. Topics include: the Blog post for A Study in Pink, Sherlock and John's little domestic, the Five Pips, Mary the American, Janus Cars, Trains, Stars symbolism, Doyle's The Parasite, and the Pool Scene. Mentioned posts on The Parasite here and here.  Find us at chanceorchesspod.tumblr.com Have a question about series 4 or blog theory? Ask us! Don't be shy All references and links can be found on our bibliography page Email us at tjlcpodcast@gmail.com Credits: Original cover art by Kira Music from "Who You Really Are" by David Arnold and Michael Price

It's our shortest episode yet (and possibly ever)! S1 E2: The Blind Banker. It's everyone's least favorite episode, but fear not. We focus on the episode's highlights, how it establishes character dynamics, and its relevance to series 4 and 5. Topics include: teapots/drink code, Brecht, character mirrors, John the unlucky dog, and Mary's love of cats. Find us at chanceorchesspod.tumblr.com Have a question about series 4 or blog theory? Ask us! All references and links can be found on our bibliography page Email us at tjlcpodcast@gmail.com Credits: Original cover art by Kira Music from "Who You Really Are" by David Arnold and Michael Price

Kira and Hannah are joined by special guest Miranda to briefly relive the dark times post series 4. We tackle blog theory, alibi theory, and how will series 5 work after series 4? In the second half we get into the unaired pilot's two dollar budget, overt gay vibes, and differences to the aired episode (plus a Culverton tangent so beware!). Follow Miranda here and listen to her supernatural podcast Ramble On. Find us at chanceorchesspod.tumblr.com Have a question about series 4 or blog theory? Ask us! Don't be shy All references and links can be found on our bibliography page Email us at tjlcpodcast@gmail.com Credits: Original cover art by Kira Music from "Who You Really Are" by David Arnold and Michael Price

Before diving into the show proper, we discuss a couple sources on the homosexual subculture of London in the late-Victorian era up to the trial of Oscar Wilde. Prepare yourselves for the unavoidable Mary Discourse, known scandals, the Gay West End, the trial of Oscar Wilde, the inherent queerness of amateur sleuths, and more. Special Guest: the ghost of Oscar Wilde possessing Hannah's cat (coincidentally named Oscar, in fact, after the legend himself). *Content Warning* for many mentions of historic instances of homophobia. We don't go into disturbing details of violence, but we do mention it and briefly discuss death, violence, and blackmail. We also quote examples of homophobic public opinion during this era that may be upsetting to some. Check out our blog chanceorchesspod.tumblr.com to see a picture of Oscar the fancy tuxedo cat. All references and links can be found on our bibliography page Email us at tjlcpodcast@gmail.com Credits: Original cover art by Kira Music from "Who You Really Are" by David Arnold and Michael Price