Brook and Sarah are joined by Mikhl Yashinsky, who translated 15 short stories written by Jonas Kreppel in the early twentieth century. Featuring Max Spitzkopf--billed as "The Yiddish Sherlock Holmes"--the stories were incredibly popular with the Jewish community in Vienna, and thanks to Yashinsky, are now available for English readers to enjoy.

Discussed and mentioned

Adventures of Max Spitzkopf (2025) Jonas Kreppel (translated by Mikhl Yashinsky)

About Mikhl Yashinsky

Instagram: @mikhldarling
Website: https://yashinsky.com/

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Clued in Mystery Podcast

Clued in Mystery

Yiddish Sherlock Holmes with Mikhl Yashinsky

FEB 3, 202628 MIN
Clued in Mystery Podcast

Yiddish Sherlock Holmes with Mikhl Yashinsky

FEB 3, 202628 MIN

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Brook and Sarah are joined by Mikhl Yashinsky, who translated 15 short stories written by Jonas Kreppel in the early twentieth century. Featuring Max Spitzkopf--billed as "The Yiddish Sherlock Holmes"--the stories were incredibly popular with the Jewish community in Vienna, and thanks to Yashinsky, are now available for English readers to enjoy.Discussed and mentionedAdventures of Max Spitzkopf (2025) Jonas Kreppel (translated by Mikhl Yashinsky)About Mikhl YashinskyInstagram: @mikhldarlingWebsite: https://yashinsky.com/For more informationInstagram: @cluedinmysteryContact us: [email protected]: Signs To Nowhere by Shane Ivers – www.silvermansound.comSign up for our newsletter: https://cluedinmystery.com/clued-in-chronicle/Order Life or Delft by Brook and SarahFor a full episode transcript, visit: https://cluedinmystery.com/max-spitzkopf-yiddish-sherlock-holmes/