I Hear of Sherlock Everywhere

"A collector of obscure volumes" [EMPT] 


Today we honor the enduring legacy of Vincent Starrett — the legendary journalist, bibliophile, and founding member of the Baker Street Irregulars — as we approach the 140th anniversary of his birth. To celebrate, the Torists International S.S. will host a landmark conference from October 23-25, 2026, in Starrett's longtime home of Chicago.
The event's organizers, Jonathan Shimberg and Linda Crohn, share the inspiration behind the gathering and their own storied history within the Sherlockian community. They explain how the conference came together, and why Starrett's influence remains so vital to readers and collectors today. 
Our "Learned Societies" segment kicks off with Sherlockian society activities coming up the last half of May. Then, it's a new edition of "Examining the Pictures," with the film critic, journalist, and author Christian Monggaard, BSI, as he reviews Guy Ritchie's new Amazon Prime series, Young Sherlock. 
Finally, the Canonical Couplet quiz will test your Sherlock Holmes knowledge, with a copy of something from the IHOSE vaults for the winner. Send your answer to comment @ihearofsherlock.com by March 30, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. EST. All listeners are eligible to play.
Oh, and make sure you stay until the very end of the episode. There's a special audio clip included after the closing theme.
 
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Links
And It Is Always 1895 Conference
The Newberry Library
The Cliff Dwellers
Other links:
The Learned Societies: Sherlockian Calendar
Examining the Pictures: Young Sherlock (Prime Video)
I Hear of Sherlock Everywhere / Trifles Merch Store
 
 
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"Only one word of epilogue" [DANC] 

 
Today we're joined by Bob Katz, BSI, the founder of The Epilogues of Sherlock Holmes, a scion society that spent over three decades exploring the world of 221B Baker Street. Bob named the group after the subhead of "His Last Bow," observing that an epilogue, after all, is something that follows — and for thirty years, the group followed the Great Detective through meetings dedicated to friendship and story discussions. 
All of their meetings were held in the resonant walls of a Quaker meeting house, with the group soon adopting a two-story format, where discussions of two of Watson's cases were followed by unearthing the hidden links and echoes between them.
Beyond the scholarly deep dives, the Epilogues were legendary for their informal, affordable atmosphere, fueled, in large part, by Peter McIntyre's celebrated homemade ice cream. Having now concluded their own Great Hiatus, the Epilogues will officially kick off a new chapter with their first online meeting later this year. 
Join us as we discuss the group's history, the art of finding connections between stories, and their relaunch this coming May, when they invite a new generation of Sherlockians to join the conversation. And sign up to be notified.
We kick off our "Learned Societies" segment with Sherlockian society activities in the first half of May. Then it's a new edition of "Examining the Pictures," with the film critic, journalist, and author Christian Monggaard, BSI. This time, Christian explores Bill Condon's 2015 film, Mr. Holmes, with the script by Jeffrey Hatcher, BSI. 
The Canonical Couplet quiz then tests your Sherlock Holmes knowledge, with a copy of something from the IHOSE vaults for the winner. Send your answer to comment @ihearofsherlock.com by March 14, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. EST. All listeners are eligible to play.
 
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Links
Sign up to be notified when the Epilogues launch and announce new meetings
Bob's previous episodes:
Episode 50: A Golden Passage
Episode 63: Irregular Stain
Episode 76: Out of the Abyss
Episode 93: Nerve and Knowledge
Episode 138: The War Service of Sherlock Holmes
Episode 261: Stimulating Medicine
Other links:
The Learned Societies: Sherlockian Calendar
I Hear of Sherlock Everywhere / Trifles Merch Store
 
 
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"I cultivate a large number of friends" [WIST] 

What does it take to build a legacy that lasts nearly a century? Today we're joined by Peter Eckrich and Rob Nunn to discuss their new book, On the Shoulders of Giants. It's a portrait gallery of twenty-one of the influential men and women who founded and fueled the Sherlock Holmes literary scene from its infancy in the 1930s. 
We dive into the lives of these bookish, clubbable people, who were all as knowledgeable as they were sociable. Whether you're a lifelong Sherlockian or a newcomer to the Great Game, our conversation takes a fresh look at the "Giants" whose scholarship and camaraderie created the community we know today.
Our "Learned Societies" segment kicks off with Sherlockian society activities in the second half of April. Then it's a new edition of "Examining the Pictures," with the film critic, journalist, and author Christian Monggaard, BSI. This time, Christian explores Disney's 1986 success, The Great Mouse Detective. 
Then the Canonical Couplet quiz tests your Sherlock Holmes knowledge, with a copy of On the Shoulders of Giants for the winner. Send your answer to comment @ihearofsherlock.com by February 27, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. EST. All listeners are eligible to play.
As a reminder, our supporters can listen to the show ad-free and have access to occasional bonus material. Join us on the platform of your choice (Patreon | Substack).
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Links
On the Shoulders of Giants: Great Sherlockians Remembered (Wessex Press)
Other episodes mentioned on the show:
Episode 244: The Finest Assorted Collection
Episode 283: Canonical Cornerstones
Episode 290: Legends of the BSJ - James Montgomery
Other links:
The Learned Societies: Sherlockian Calendar
And It Is Always 1895 conference
I Hear of Sherlock Everywhere / Trifles Merch Store
 
 
Explore more here.
Find all of our relevant links and social accounts at linktr.ee/ihearofsherlock.
 
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"I was invited to a week-end gathering" [LAST] 

Join us as we look back on four whirlwind days of Sherlockian festivities in New York City, when hundreds of Sherlock Holmes enthusiasts gathered for plays, dinners, luncheons, lectures, auctions, and — most importantly — each other's company, from January 7 to 11, 2026.
We recap the full slate of events, from intimate meals to the grand annual Baker Street Irregulars Dinner, an invitation-only evening that remains the centerpiece of the weekend. Along the way, we share personal travel stories, New York side adventures, and the rich history behind several of the luncheons and receptions, including tributes to honorees and a memorable lecture by the award-winning composer, singer-songwriter, dramatist and author, Rupert Holmes. 
Our conversation reflects what makes these gatherings special: not just Sherlock Holmes, but the friendships, traditions, and shared enthusiasm that bring this community together year after year. 
Then it's on to Sherlockian society activities in the first half of April in "The Learned Societies" segment, and we introduce a major new segment: "Examining the Pictures," featuring the prominent film critic, journalist, and author Christian Monggaard, BSI. We are delighted to bring Christian's extensive knowledge of Sherlock Holmes and the cinema to our listeners.
The Canonical Couplet quiz then tests your Sherlock Holmes knowledge, with a souvenir from the BSI Weekend for the winner. Send your answer to comment @ihearofsherlock.com by February 14, 2026 at 11:59 a.m. EST. All listeners are eligible to play.
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Links
The BSI Weekend
The Frick Collection
Trifles Collections
Frederic Dorr Steele Memorial
The 2026 BSI — Weekend Awards and Honors
The Baker Street Journal
Remembering Susan Rice, ASH, BSI, 2s.
Other episodes mentioned on the show:
Episode 89: The Adventuresses of Sherlock Holmes
Episode 126: Becoming the Gillettes
Episode 236: The Legion of Zoom
Episode 272: Legends of the BSJ - Christopher Morley
Episode 287: Legends of the BSJ - Edgar W. Smith
Episode 290: Legends of the BSJ - James Montgomery
Other links:
The Learned Societies: Sherlockian Calendar
I Hear of Sherlock Everywhere / Trifles Merch Store
 
 
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"All good comradeship and friendship" [ABBE] 

Bob Sharfman's first impression of Sherlock Holmes came from Basil Rathbone's movies. Bob read Watson's cases later in life, and met others who shared his interest almost accidentally, when he came to a meeting of Hugo's Companions, a Chicago group then led by the legendary Vincent Starrett.
Although Bob became a serious player of the "Great Game" just a few years ago, his gifts for storytelling, research, and writing  earned him the investiture of Killer Evans in 2024. His ideas about the canon and its events have made him a popular speaker, and dozens of Sherlockians have embraced him as a fast friend. Join us as we explore his essays, note his upcoming 90th birthday, and discuss his new book, … but I digress, the Musings of a Sherlockian Motormouth.
Then it's on to Sherlockian society activities in the second half of March in "The Learned Societies" segment, and the Canonical Couplet quiz tests your Sherlock Holmes knowledge, with a prize from the IHOSE vaults for the winner. Send your answer to comment @ihearofsherlock.com by January 29, 2026 at 11:59 a.m. EST. All listeners are eligible to play.
As a reminder, our supporters can listen to the show ad-free and have access to occasional bonus material. Join us on the platform of your choice (Patreon | Substack).
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Links
...but I digress: The Musings of a Sherlockian Motormouth by Bob Sharfman (Amazon)
Happy 172nd Birthday, Sherlock Holmes!
Sherlock Holmes's Birthday Is NOT January 6 After All
Related episodes:
Episode 61: The Private Life of Vincent Starrett
Episode 169: Studies in Starrett
Episode 272: Legends of the BSJ - Christopher Morley
Other links:
The Learned Societies: Sherlockian Calendar
I Hear of Sherlock Everywhere / Trifles Merch Store
 
 
Explore more here.
Find all of our relevant links and social accounts at linktr.ee/ihearofsherlock.
 
And would you consider leaving us a rating and or a review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Goodpods? It would help other Sherlockians find us.
Your thoughts on the show? Leave a comment below, send us an email (comment AT ihearofsherlock DOT com), call us at 5-1895-221B-5. That's (518) 952-2125.