Three Patch Productions produces the Three Patch Podcast, a podcast dedicated to the fandom culture, social issues, creative works and analysis inspired by the BBC Sherlock television series. Broadcasting monthly multi-segment episodes, our crew of consulting fans tackles character analysis and speculation, highlights fan ingenuity and enthusiasm, explores shipping and relationships, and shares some of the more comic aspects of this fandom life. The name of the podcast is a reference to the “three patch problem” of A Study in Pink.
Launched in 2013, Three Patch Podcast content includes monthly regular episodes, usually three to four hours in length, Spoilercast, covering on-the-ground analysis and speculation during #setlock episode filming, reaction roundtables released directly following episode airings, the Casefiles, which offer popular or lengthy segments in a one-off format, and assorted special episodes.
When planning Three Patch episodes, the team aims to capture the emotions and discussions current in the Sherlock and adjacent fandoms, as well as bring new entries to our collection of regular segments, including host/post discussions, recommendations, interviews, interest-sharing, and more. Dive into serious, thinky topics in Elephant in the Room, laugh along with storytellers in Drunk Canon, find a new fandom to explore in Fandoms of Interest, and expand your fic reading list with That’s My Division. There’s something new every month!
In addition to producing podcast episodes, the Three Patch team is active in fandom social circles – sharing, collaborating, organizing, and informing. Three Patch folks also love to attend fan conventions (especially 221B con in Atlanta!) using our platform to provide an inclusive, welcoming space with games, meet-ups, and – of course – food!
With Sherlock season four behind us and no plans yet announced to film season five, one might wonder how we’re still going strong. We think it’s because of our amazing fans and this brilliant fandom, the friendships we’ve made along the way, and inspiration from fan creators who haven’t yet tired of this influential show that has brought so much to all of us. We poke our heads into other fandoms to keep things interesting, but we’ll always, always, be consulting fans.