Episode 15: Michael Whelan, Wiggins of the Baker Street Irregulars (Part 2)

In the previous episode of the show, you heard us get into some pretty interesting topics with Mike Whelan, head of the Baker Street Irregulars. We continue in this vein in Part 2, talking about the , the in much greater detail, the Dr. Watson Fund, and a very exciting contest that you can participate in!Comments? Questions? Suggestions? Please contact us using the information in the sidebar to the right.Show Notes: 2:33 The evolution of the archives of the BSI, thanks to Dan Posnansky and Harvard5:43 Mike's leadership style and getting things done8:18 What happens at the BSI Weekend, anyway?14:30 The Dr. Watson Fund - what it is, how it works, and how to contribute16:01 Listener contest!!! Listen, participate and win!17:10 Mike's favorite part(s) of the BSI Weekend20:16 Follow the BSI Weekend activities - live - on the and the site21:48 How does Mike explain this avocation to civilians?23:04 Mike spends his free time doing...26:15 The secret to enjoying the Game27:30 Getting Mike into the 21st century - maybe29:02 Interviews at the 2007 BSI Dinner with recently investitured Irregulars: Dayna MacCausland, Mattias Bostrom, Elaine McCafferty, Maggie Schpak, Warren Randall, Mike Homer and .37:53 The Editor's Gas-Lamp, "Who Is a Baker Street Irregular?" Vol. 3, No. 2 of the 1948 42:23 Subscribing to the Baker Street Journal44:30 Listener comments - all kinds!52:15 Final notes - please support the show by clicking through to Amazon from the show site, making a gift via ChipIn in the sidebar, joining our Facebook group, or voting for our site on Podcast Alley (also on the right).56:01 Burt makes Scott tell an awful jokeLinks: The at Harvard University Download this episode by right-clicking the icon and selecting "Save As..." (File size: 53.5 MB, 58:28)