The Three Patch Podcast
159 episodes - English - Latest episode: 6 months ago - ★★★★★ - 50 ratingsThe world’s only consulting podcast.
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Episodes
Episode 69: Delayed Gratification (Sexpisode 5)
October 01, 2017 12:49 - 186 MBIn our fifth annual Sexpisode, we talk about some of the things in fandom worth waiting for, like WIPs, naughty jello shots, smut-writing tips, and sexytimes with Mrs. Hudson. Plus fandom news, top ten lists, recs, and more!
Episode 68: “They’re good dogs, Geoff”
September 01, 2017 11:12 - 153 MBIn which we celebrate the intersection of animals and Sherlock with various animal adaptations of Sherlock Holmes, sorting of characters into dog breeds, animal-themed fic, and a special skit starring Baby Rosie!
Episode 67: For Science!
August 01, 2017 11:10 - 3 hours - 192 MBIn which we celebrate Science! The science in BBC Sherlock, the classic excuse of "For Science!" in Johnlock fanfiction, and examples of science in fandom with beekeeping, mixology, and marshmallow making.
Episode 66C: Under the Microscope: The Mind Palace – Extended Cut
July 24, 2017 13:21 - 53.3 MBIn the extended cut of this meta segment, we discuss the Mind Palace: its evolution, the people who populate it, and how we understand the show and Sherlock Holmes through it.
Episode 66B: Sorting Sherlock: Eurus – Extended Cut
July 22, 2017 21:59 - 43.9 MBListen to the extended cut of consulting fans discussing the complicated task of sorting of Eurus into a Hogwarts house.
Episode 66A: Sherlock’s London with Pennypaperbrain – Extended cut
July 15, 2017 14:28 - 73.6 MBIn this extended cut episode, Finnagain follows Pennypaperbrain around London to see/hear even more Sherlock locations, learn about London's history and politics, discuss the relationship between London and BBC Sherlock, and hear stories behind of Penny's Sherlock London Guidebook. Check out the shownotes for Guidebook page references of the many locations visited and discussed.
Episode 66: Conductors of Light
July 01, 2017 06:21 - 205 MBIn which we examine the conductors of light that make Sherlock as luminous as it is. We sort Eurus, ship Jolto, discuss the mind palace, take a tour of Sherlock's London with Pennypaperbrain, and see Amanda Abbington on stage.
Episode 65: SherlockedUSA Con Roundup
June 17, 2017 22:58 - 100 MBThree Patch Podcast Episode 65: SherlockedUSA Con Roundup. In this special episode, Fox Estacado and Chelsea report on the squee and shenanigans at the first official SherlockedUSA Con.
Episode 64A: Fans Over 40 – Extended Cut
June 08, 2017 03:39 - 41.2 MBThree Patch Podcast Episode 64A: Fans Over 40 - Extended Cut. The extended cut roundtable discussion of contributors and their experiences of being older adults in fandom.
Episode 64: When I’m 64
June 01, 2017 14:00 - 187 MBThree Patch Podcast Episode 64: When I'm 64. In which we celebrate the effects of the passage of time on Sherlock Holmes (and on Sherlock fans as well)! We'll explore Retirementlock, discover what it's like to be a fan over 40 and learn how to age gracefully from badass Mrs. Hudson!
Episode 63: Con Drop
May 01, 2017 12:10 - 163 MBThree Patch Podcast Episode 63: Con Drop. In which we try to cure our con drop by remembering the fun we had in Atlanta with a Cro-wedding, recordings of panels, top tens, and recs to cheer us up.
Episode 62: The Meme-ry Palace
April 01, 2017 07:11 - 152 MBEpisode 62: The Meme-ry Palace. In our annual homage to crack, it's memes all the way down. We ship Shermit, interview Cro-Babies, put on a sorting hat of memes, talk to fanvidders, and drunkenly retell the Dying Detective.
Episode 61C: Johnlocker Heartbreak – Extended Cut
March 17, 2017 06:07 - 45.3 MBThe extended cut version of the Johnlocker Heartbreak panel that aired in episode 61: Emotional Context. Featuring analysis and assessment from fans who expected or hoped for Sherlock and John to become romantically involved in S4.
Episode 61B: Geek Interpreter on Queerbaiting and Transformative Fandom – Extended Cut
March 05, 2017 18:17 - 46 minutes - 42.8 MBThe extended cut version of the Geek Interpreter panel aired in Episode 61: Emotional Context. Fan studies academics Dr. Joseph Brennan, Dr. Lori Morimoto, and Hannah Mueller join consulting fan finnagain to discuss the concept of queerbaiting, its relevance to transformative fandom, how it can come up in fan/creator interactions, and factors in and around the source media that affect that conversation.
Episode 61A: Under the Microscope: “I Love You” – Extended Cut
March 03, 2017 04:56 - 53.8 MBEpisode 61A: The extended cut version of our panel discussion about the "I love you" scene in The Final Problem.
Episode 61: Emotional Context
March 01, 2017 10:04 - 158 MBEpisode 61: Emotional Context. In which we discuss a range of emotional reactions to our post-Sherlock series 4 world: activism, heartbreak, meta analysis, and more.
Episode 60A: Series 4 Reaction Roundtable – Extended Cut
February 09, 2017 00:02 - 59.1 MBThe extended cut of the our conversation about our series 4 reactions.
Episode 60: It Is What It Is
February 01, 2017 07:24 - 149 MBEpisode 60: It Is What It Is - In which we talk series 4: meta, shipping, writing, reccing, top tens, and more.
Episode 59: Sherrinford
January 16, 2017 18:25 - 79.7 MBFirst reactions from watching Sherlock series 4, episode 3: The Final Problem, with Caroline, B, Alexxphoenix42, Vex, and Justacookieofacumberbatch.
Episode 58: Smith
January 10, 2017 03:28 - 110 MBFirst reactions from watching Sherlock series 4, episode 2: The Lying Detective.
Episode 57: Thatcher
January 02, 2017 18:33 - 74 MBFirst reactions from watching Sherlock series 4, episode 1: The Six Thatchers.
Episode 56A: Fandom & Sexuality Survey Report – Extended Cut
December 05, 2016 03:05 - 147 MBIn which we share the extended cut of finnagain, Smirk, and SundayDuck's discussion of the Fandom and Sexuality Survey, moving from what the responses say about our fandom to how we can relate to characters in the heat of the moment and the insights we take from the sexually explicit fanworks we consume.
Episode 56: ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
December 01, 2016 13:45 - 239 MBIn which we try to survive the final month of hiatus with Benedict Cumberbatch, Sheriarty, some panels from Sherlock Seattle, a chat with Carnation Books, and more.
Episode 55: Diving Into the Deep End
November 01, 2016 12:12 - 174 MBIn which we talk sports AUs, with a special nod to Balletlock/Rugby!John, and share some Sherlock Seattle love.
Episode 54A: Coping with New Canon – Extended Cut
October 10, 2016 13:58 - 42.2 MBIn this extended cut roundtable from our Potterlockober episode, consulting fans delve into the ways they've coped with new canon in both the context of BBC Sherlock, as well as Cursed Child and the upcoming Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find them in the Harry Potter fandom. Contains spoiled discussions of Cursed Child.
Episode 54: Potterlocktober
October 01, 2016 13:12 - 2 hours - 160 MBIn which we celebrate magic in the Sherlock universe and Harry Potter crossovers.
Episode 53: Sexpisode 4 – A Stroke of Genius
September 01, 2016 12:03 - 152 MBIn which we celebrate solo sexuality, the MorMor ship, the brilliance of Rupert Graves, fandom burlesque, and more.
Episode 52: 221B Pride
August 01, 2016 06:51 - 212 MBIn which we celebrate LGBTQIA+ Pride, discuss fandom as a queer-friendly space, spotlight the Pridelolly project, interview mentor Zaza D, squee about Pride (2014), talk Pride music playlists, and recap SDCC.
Episode 51: Three Shot Latte – The Official TPP Coffeeshop AU
July 01, 2016 15:42 - 137 MBWelcome to the TPP Coffeeshop! What can we get for you today? Our specials include: Coffeeshop/Fluff RT - Johnlock Edition with Alexx, Chelsea, Science, and Prettysailorsoldier talking about their favorite fluffy moments and coffeeshop AUs. Caroline interviews Michelle about Batch of Kindness, her kindess project for Cumberbatch's birthday. Top Ten Coffeeshop Moments with Alexx A rec from Chelsea about 221b_hound's pastiche, Adventure of the Colonial Boy Stats on coffeeshop AU's with Carolin...
Episode 50: The Women of Sherlock
June 01, 2016 13:01 - 183 MBIn which we celebrate the female characters in the world of Sherlock, get drunk and talk canon, cheer for our favorite rarepairs, and talk about one of fandom's biggest elephants in the room.
Episode 49: The Merry Month of Mycroft
May 01, 2016 09:03 - 157 MBOur post-221B Con wrap up, in which we pay special attention to a minor official in the British government, celebrate shipping, squee over David Nellist, drunkenly rehash canon, and more.
Episode 48A: Fandom Life & Public Identity – Extended cut
April 13, 2016 04:44 - 53.3 MBThe full roundtable on Fandom Life and Public Identity with consulting fans Chelsea, Leanne, Lilo, Songlin, and finnagain. We talk about why we connect or isolate our fandom lives from "real" life, how we do this online and in person, the stigma of being a fan and a fangirl, and whether we'd want to be more open if other communities were less prudish.
Episode 48: Ass Crack April
April 01, 2016 20:53 - 118 MBIn which we pay tribute to crack, asses, dinosaurs, and more.
Episode 47: You Know My Methods
March 01, 2016 14:05 - 130 MBIn which we discuss TJLC, chat with the FreeMartinis, and discuss Holmes canon and while drunk. Also with news, music, recs, and more.
Episode 46: First Time February
February 01, 2016 07:55 - 190 MBIt's February and Sherlockian first times are on the brain.
Episode 45: Everything You’ve Taken
January 06, 2016 16:31 - 115 MBThe fourth great hiatus has begun and life continues in the Sherlock Fandom. In this third anniversary episode, we bring in more fans to discuss the special in roundtables on the victorian setting, on the visual aspects of the episode, and on the results of our setlock-fueled speculations. We also report back from a scion meeting, discuss a fic bridging Sherlock past and present, and share a mix of recs Victorian and the first rush of post-TAB art and meta.
Episode 44a: The Abominable Watch-Along
January 03, 2016 01:56 - 84.5 MBWant some company on a re-watch? Join consulting fans Caroline, Chelsea, and Finnagain as they comment, question, cackle, and cringe their way through the Sherlock Special, sometimes all at once. Also available in video!
Episode 44: Ghosts
January 03, 2016 01:25 - 50 MBIn which we take a drug-induced trip and discuss our initial reactions to the long-anticipated Sherlock Special.
Special Podcast Feed Announcement
December 31, 2015 22:47 - 1.51 MBWe apologise for any complications our server move may cause your podcatcher app. Please unsubscribe and resubscibe to our podcast feed to benefit from all the changes we've made with the move to a new file hosting service and website. If you are planning to follow setlock and spoilers for series four, please click through to the full post to subscribe to Spoilercast, now published as it's very own podcast.
Episode 43B: Geek Interpreter – Sherlockians – Extended Cut
December 31, 2015 22:35 - 44 MBLonger cut of the Geek Interpreter segment from Episode 43, on Sherlockians and old school societies. Because sometimes, 30 minutes just isn't enough.
Episode 43A: Interview with Heimishtheidealhusband – Extended Cut
December 04, 2015 03:16 - 35.5 MBLonger version of an interview by Alexxphoenix42 with Heimishtheidealhusband covering some of her popular Sherlock metas, and speculation about the upcoming Sherlock special.
Episode 43: “From the Beginning Then?”
December 01, 2015 15:14 - 222 MBIn celebration of the upcoming special, The Abominable Bride, Three Patch Podcast takes a step back in time to explore all things Victorian!
Episode 42: DON’T PANIC
November 01, 2015 07:05 - 3 hours - 290 MBIn which we pay a small tribute to the answer to life, the universe, and everything — and along the way, we talk scifi and space ships (of the Khan/Arthur and Kirk/Spock kind), consider worldbuilding and scifi fic recs, sort Loo and Amanda, and interview fan Mid0nz.
Episode 41: (Un)Deaded
October 05, 2015 13:50 - 178 MBIn which a bunch of the TPP crew head to London to see Hamlet, while others of us look ahead to Halloween with fic recs, cracky shenanigans, and more.
Episode 40: Sexpisode 3(some)
September 01, 2015 13:37 - 231 MBIt's September, which can only mean one thing - time for our annual celebration of sexuality and sex-positivity in fanworks! In our third annual Sexpisode, we celebrate threesomes, OT3s, and more.
Episode 39A: Hamlet Primer – Extended Cut
August 01, 2015 13:46 - 52.4 MBThe Barbican Production of Hamlet is here! On August 5th, Benedict Cumberbatch is stepping onto the stage for what is sure to be an amazing production of Shakespeare’s Hamlet, under the direction of Lyndsey Turner. Listen to the extended cut of the conversation between consulting fan fffinnagain and Hilary Justice, professor of English and author of The Groundling's Guide to Shakespeare's Hamlet.
Episode 39: Back to School
August 01, 2015 13:11 - 317 MBIt’s that time of year again, so this month we’re discussing Teenlock/Unilock, Hamlet, Viclock, and more!
Episode 38: The Greek Interpreted
July 01, 2015 06:21 - 257 MBChock full of Greek tributes and tangents from Omegaverse to Pi(e)croft, betaing fanfic to BBC Sherlock music meta.
Episode 37: Sherlock’s On Holiday
June 01, 2015 08:35 - 224 MBEveryone deserves a break, especially hardworking detective inspectors. Grab a drink, an e-reader, maybe a detective and come on holiday with us!
Episode 36: For Fandom!
May 01, 2015 13:46 - 238 MBAKA the 221B Con roundup episode, featuring live panels, a Sorting of Benedict and Martin, a group podfic recording, more adventures on the Tube, feel-good fic recs, and more.