Elementary, My Dear Listener: Sherlock Holmes Trivia Podcast Episode
Put on your deerstalker hat and grab your magnifying glass—it’s time to test your sleuthing skills! This week on the Dorky Geeky Nerdy Trivia Podcast, we’re diving into the brilliant and mysterious world of Sherlock Holmes, the legendary detective created by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle.
With 30 clever and challenging trivia questions across three rounds—Dorky (easy), Geeky (medium), and Nerdy (hard)—we’ll explore Holmes’ unforgettable cases, his loyal companion Dr. Watson, the foggy streets of Victorian London, and the many adaptations that have kept the great detective alive for over a century. Whether you’re a fan of the classic stories, modern reimaginings, or anything Holmesian in between, this episode is a smart and engaging celebration of one of literature’s greatest minds.
So tune in, observe the clues, and see if you can solve this week’s trivia mystery!
I can’t believe we’ve waited 87 episodes to get to Sherlock Holmes, but here we are. Enjoy the episode and come back soon for more mystery-related episodes as we head into October!
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Episode Introduction
The game’s afoot! Hey loyal listeners, it’s time for the Dorky Geeky Nerdy Trivia Podcast. I’m your host, Brian Rollins, and this week, we’re covering that master sleuth, Sherlock Holmes.
If you’re new to the gang, welcome. We offer up thirty questions every week for the discriminating trivia connoisseur. There are three rounds, each harder than the one before. If you need rules or a score card, you can find all that at our website, DorkyGeekyNerdy.com.
Let’s get to the questions before time runs out, shall we?
The Dorky Round
1. Who created the character of Sherlock Holmes?
2. What is the title of Sherlock's first adventure in print?
3. What address does Holmes call home?
4. What is the name of Holmes' housekeeper and landlady?
5. What is Dr. Watson's first name?
6. In what novel does Holmes and Watson solve the mystery surrounding a spectral dog and its curse?
7. Who, supposedly, killed off Holmes in 1891?
8. What is the name of Sherlock's brother?
9. What musical instrument does Holmes often play?
10. Who played Sherlock Holmes in fifteen movies from 1939 to 1946?
The Geeky Round
1. In what year did Sherlock Holmes first appear in print?
2. In what magazine did Holmes first appear?
3. What was the first Holmes story to appear in The Strand?
4. What is Holmes' self-described occupation?
5. Irene Adler hails from what country?
6. What is the name of Watson's first wife?
7. Inspector Lestrade first appeared in which story?
8. What two drugs did Holmes often make use of?
9. In The Seven Per-Cent Solution, who attempts to cure Holmes of his addictions?
10. What is the name of the fourth and final Sherlock Holmes novel written by Doyle?
The Nerdy Round
1. What Edgar Allan Poe character is considered the prototype for many fictional detectives, including Holmes?
2. How many of Doyle's stories feature an appearance by Irene Adler?
3. In what country is Watson injured during his military service?
4. According Doyle, which Sherlock Holmes story is the best?
5. In how many Holmes stories does Inspector Lestrade appear?
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7. In the Disappearance of Lady Frances Carfax, where do they find Lady Frances?
8. In what year did Arthur Conan Doyle die?
9. Who illustrated the original Holmes stories in The Strand
10. There are statues of Holmes in what two UK cities?
Episode Conclusion
And that’s it for this week. I hope you had fun. I’ve been a long time Holmes fan in all its many forms. If you haven’t read the originals, I highly recommend them. They’re still riveting after all this time.
We’ll be back next week with more trivia fun. Here’s your clue to ponder until then:
Another hint, we did a similar episode to this back in June. I hope to see you then. In the meantime, be sure to follow the show on Facebook and Twitter to stay up to date with all our goings on.
This has been episode 87 of the Dorky Geeky Nerdy Trivia podcast. I’m your host, Brian Rollins. The music has been by Jason Shaw at Audionautix.com. Thanks for listening and always be on the lookout for clues, my friends.
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