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"the affair which you have commemorated" [MUSG] We welcome back Gus and Luke Holwerda, hosts of The Jeremy Brett Sherlock Holmes Podcast, along with their producer, David Youell, to discuss Brettcon 2: The Return. Scheduled for September 19, 2026, at the Dancehouse Theatre in Manchester, this second conference in the series continues to celebrate the 40th anniversary of legendary Granada Television series and the incomparable Jeremy Brett. Following the success of their first conference in 2025, they reflect on the extraordinary sense of community the event inspired, bringing together fans from around the world with actors and crew members who shared memories of Jeremy Brett — a brilliant actor, and an admired and generous human being whose presence still resonates. We discuss Brettcon 2's star-studded lineup, which includes actor Michael Siberry, BAFTA-winning costume designer Esther Dean, actor and stuntman Kiran Shah, and an exclusive for IHOSE of a very special pair of guests. From screenings of classic episodes to displays of original, unseen costumes, it's a salute to the artistry and community that defined the Granada era. Beyond the main event, Gus, Luke and David also discuss the weekend extravaganza that takes fans into the heart of the show's production history, including a Friday meal at the former Granada Studios back lot, the original site of Baker Street. And they highlight the charitable mission at the heart of Brettcon, with all proceeds benefiting the mental health charity MindUK, in honor of Jeremy's own journey. And you'll want to make sure you listen to additional bonus material as our conversation continued. Our "Learned Societies" segment kicks off with Sherlockian society activities coming up in the second half of July. Then, it's a new edition of "Examining the Pictures," with the film critic, journalist, and author Christian Monggaard, BSI, as he reviews a cult classic from the 1970s. Finally, the Canonical Couplet quiz will test your Sherlock Holmes knowledge, with a copy of something from the vaults for the winner. Send your answer to comment @ihearofsherlock.com by June 14, 2026 at 11:59 a.m. EDT. All listeners are eligible to play.
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"I fear that it is at a cost which will give pain to my friends" [FINA] This special emergency episode of I Hear of Sherlock Everywhere serves as a tribute to actor David Burke, the first performer to play Dr. Watson in the Granada television series, who passed away a few days ago at the age of 91. Burt is away, but Scott is joined by Gus and Luke Holwerda, co-hosts and creators of The Jeremy Brett Sherlock Holmes Podcast. Ironically, we had recorded a regular episode with Gus and Luke earlier this week, but upon the news of David's passing, we pre-empted that show. Gus and Luke share their personal reminiscences about David, stemming from their visit to David's home, revealing how nervous he was at that meeting. We analyze Burke's unique portrayal, highlighting the many deeply human qualities he brought to the role in the 13 episodes in which he starred with Jeremy Brett, laying the groundwork for a well-rounded, three-dimensional Watson And we share and comment on a number of clips from those episodes. Listen to hear if a favorite scene of yours comes up and if you name the episodes from which they're drawn before we do.
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Zijn er afleveringen die ontbreken?
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"the celebrated Mr. Sherlock Holmes" [SCAN] The Sherlock Holmes Society of London marks its 75th anniversary in 2026, and today we talk with coordinator Ashley Mayo about the year-long celebration, and his deep-rooted connection to the world of Baker Street. Ashley gives us a grand tour of the 2026 program, including Victorian-costumed pilgrimages in the Swiss Alps, a special event at Hammersmith's Riverside Studios, a weekend symposium at the University of Cambridge, and much more. You'll also hear about his introduction to the Society at the landmark 1987 centenary dinner for A Study in Scarlet, and how his passion for Sherlockian scholarship led to the creation of "The Scrapbook," a digital archive that provides easy access to decades of articles from the Society's Journal, organized by case and theme. Our "Learned Societies" segment kicks off with Sherlockian society activities coming up in the first half of July. Then, it's a new edition of "Examining the Pictures," with the film critic, journalist, and author Christian Monggaard, BSI, as he reviews Sherlock, Jr. Finally, the Canonical Couplet quiz will test your Sherlock Holmes knowledge, with a set of Sherlock Holmes Society of London coasters for the winner. Send your answer to comment @ihearofsherlock.com by May 14, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. EDT. All listeners are eligible to play.
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"That chronicle of our successes" [NORW] After a 25-year pause, the definitive history of the Baker Street Irregulars finally continues. Join our chat with editors Bill Mason and Julie McKuras to discuss their new work, Irregular Chronicles of the Early 'Fifties. Their 350-page volume picks up the mantle from the original five-volume series, now bridging the historical gap from the post-war era through 1955. Bill and Julie take us behind the scenes of their collaboration, sharing how they began, how they structured this ambitious, year-by-year account, and how they selected the contributors who help bring the era to life. You'll hear about famous broadcaster and Irregular Elmer Davis, and explore how the book breaks new ground by looking at the BSI in the context of an age coping with the rise of the suburbs, television, and consumer culture. It's a long-awaited look at the personalities and events shaping the BSI during a time of rapid change. We also have some additional conversation just for our supporters. Listen to this bonus material on Patreon or Substack by becoming a paid supporter. Our "Learned Societies" segment kicks off with Sherlockian society activities coming up in the second half of June. Then, it's a new edition of "Examining the Pictures," with the film critic, journalist, and author Christian Monggaard, BSI, as he offers a thoughtful review of the 1976 American made-for-television film Sherlock Holmes in New York. Finally, the Canonical Couplet quiz will test your Sherlock Holmes knowledge, with a copy of Irregular Chronicles of the Early Fifties for the winner. Send your answer to comment @ihearofsherlock.com by May 14, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. EDT. All listeners are eligible to play.
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Leave I Hear of Sherlock Everywhere a five-star rating on Apple Podcasts and Spotify; listen to us wherever you listen to podcasts. Links Irregular Chronicles of the Early 'Fifties by Bill Mason and Julie McKuras The BSI History Series (BSI Press) 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.
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"Those were the early days" [VALL] Join us as we explore the roots of Sherlockian tradition in the Motor City with Christopher Music, archivist and Commissionaire of The Amateur Mendicant Society, and the group's Gasogene, our own Scott Monty. As one of the "Original Eight" scion societies in the U.S., the Mendicants hold a unique place in literary history — from their 1946 founding held on the same night as an early meeting of The Speckled Band of Boston, to producing the first-ever televised Sherlock Holmes performance of a society. Chris discusses the founding members of the group, including newspaperman Russell McLauchlin, who was welcomed into the BSI by Vincent Starrett himself. You'll hear about the Mendicants' evolution, and look ahead to April 25, 2026, when the group will return to their original Detroit meeting site to celebrate 80 years of fellowship. Our "Learned Societies" segment kicks off with Sherlockian society activities coming up in the first half of June. Then, it's a new edition of "Examining the Pictures," with the film critic, journalist, and author Christian Monggaard, BSI, as Christian offers a fascinating perspective on the television series Elementary. 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 April 14, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. DST. All listeners are eligible to play.
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"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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Leave I Hear of Sherlock Everywhere a five-star rating on Apple Podcasts and Spotify; listen to us wherever you listen to podcasts. 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 Explore more here.Find all of our relevant links and social accounts at linktr.ee/ihearofsherlock.
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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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Leave I Hear of Sherlock Everywhere a five-star rating on Apple Podcasts and Spotify; listen to us wherever you listen to podcasts. 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 Explore more here.Find all of our relevant links and social accounts at linktr.ee/ihearofsherlock.
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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.
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Leave I Hear of Sherlock Everywhere a five-star rating on Apple Podcasts and Spotify; listen to us wherever you listen to podcasts. 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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Leave I Hear of Sherlock Everywhere a five-star rating on Apple Podcasts and Spotify; listen to us wherever you listen to podcasts. 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 Explore more here.Find all of our relevant links and social accounts at linktr.ee/ihearofsherlock.
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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.
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Leave I Hear of Sherlock Everywhere a five-star rating on Apple Podcasts and Spotify; listen to us wherever you listen to podcasts. 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.
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"Holmes took it with admirable good-humour" [PRIO]
For years, Holmes and Watson have served as a blueprint for an "odd couple" dynamic, usually by poking fun at the detective's ego, and the doctor's struggle to keep up. Humor can humanize these literary giants, making them feel less like statues and more like friends.
Now Nicholas Sercombe's The Unexpurgated Adventures of Sherlock Holmes series goes down this path, suggesting Watson's reports were just too risque for the morals of Victorian England. Join us as he shares the facts Watson really discovered about Holmes's family, Mrs. Hudson's real estate empire, and much more, and the live-action and animated television series under development.
Don't miss our round-up of Sherlockian society activities in the second half of February in "The Learned Societies" segment, and the Canonical Couplet quiz that tests your Sherlock Holmes knowledge, with a copy of one of N.P. Sercombe's books for the winner. Send your answer to comment @ ihearofsherlock.com by January 14, 2026 at 11:59 a.m. EST. All listeners are eligible to play.
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"Important issues might hang upon our journey." [SIGN]
Join us as we speak to Steve Mason and Greg Ruby about their adventure this past summer — a whirlwind, five-day odyssey through the rugged landscapes of Oklahoma, Texas, and New Mexico, tracking down 39 locations with hidden ties to Baker Street. Decades after a simpler, four-stop Texas road trip set the precedent, our intrepid investigators clocked 2,414 miles in heat of the last week of August, all to prove that the Great Detective's influence knows no borders.
You'll hear how they bridged the gap between the dusty plains and the foggy streets of London, and found Holmesian echoes in the most unexpected places. It's all about imagination, and how their "Great Sherlockian Whimsical Tour II" transformed the American Southwest into a sprawling map of Victorian mystery.
We also give you a glimpse of Sherlockian society activities, this time in the first half of February in "The Learned Societies" segment. Then we announce an exciting new segment launching in 2026, and the Canonical Couplet quiz will test your Sherlock Holmes knowledge, with a prize from the IHOSE vaults for the winner. Send your answer to comment @ihearofsherlock.com by December 29, 2025 at 11:59 a.m. EST. All listeners are eligible to play.
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Leave I Hear of Sherlock Everywhere a five-star rating on Apple Podcasts and Spotify; listen to us wherever you listen to podcasts. Links The Great Sherlockian Whimsical Tours of 2005 and 2025 (Crew of the Barque Lone Star) Episodes mentioned in this show: Steve's episode appearances: Episode 183: The Beacon Society; Episode 236: The Legion of Zoom Greg's episode appearances: Episode 128: Sherlockian Coin Collecting 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.
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"Particularly bright and joyous" [THOR]
Forget about the silence you might think is suggested by the word "pantomime." British panto is a raucous, musical, holiday tradition that expects the audience to be as loud as possible, booing the villain and cheering the hero. It's usually a comic, theatrical retelling of a fairy tale — like Cinderella or Aladdin — with slapstick for the kids, cheeky innuendo for the adults, and a cast that includes a campy "Dame" (a man in an over-the-top dress).
Now Holmes, Watson, and the world of 221B have been lovingly added to the panto tradition in Sherlock Holmes and the 12 Days of Christmas, playing through January 18, 2026, at England's Birmingham Rep. The show is also a genuine whodunnit: West End stars are being murdered in mid performance. Can Sherlock Holmes solve the case?
It's all the work of our guests Humphrey Ker and David Reed, writers and stars whose love of the Victorian Age, history, and classic literature has infused almost twenty years of collaboration. You'll hear about their work creating radio plays for the BBC, stage shows for the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, and their adventures as two-thirds of the comedy troupe "The Penny Dreadfuls."
You'll also learn how Sherlock Holmes and the 12 Days of Christmas came about, and how it came to inspire new songs by Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber — creators of some of the most enduring musicals in history.
Then it's on to our review of Sherlockian society activities in the second half of January in "The Learned Societies" segment. The remarkable Madeline Quinones caps her series of Holmesian podcast reviews with her final report in "A Chance of Listening," with our thanks and admiration. 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 December 14, 2025 at 11:59 a.m. EST. All listeners are eligible to play.
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Leave I Hear of Sherlock Everywhere a five-star rating on Apple Podcasts and Spotify; listen to us wherever you listen to podcasts. Links Sherlock Holmes and the 12 Days of Christmas (Birmingham Rep) Humphrey Ker (Wikipedia) David Reed The Penny Dreadfuls Episodes mentioned in this show: Episode 259: Sketches of Scions Other links: A Chance of Listening: Genius and Sherlock Holmes Short Stories Madeline's podcast: Dynamics of a Podcast 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.
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"'Why, Holmes, it is a child's drawing,' I cried." [DANC]
Just when you thought everything about Sherlock Holmes and popular culture was known, a new mystery emerges from dusty U.S. newspaper archives.
Join us as we interview the remarkable Ross E. Davies, BSI ("The Temple"), organizer of "The Scourers of the Dancing Men," a fascinating research project that dives deep into a 1903 advertising campaign for the publication of "The Adventure of the Dancing Men" in Collier's magazine.
They've discovered dozens of unique advertisements — including a particularly intriguing "third format" whose cryptic figures bear a striking, unexplained resemblance to the original drawings that inspired Sir Arthur Conan Doyle.
You'll hear about the ongoing, national hunt for missing ads and the perplexing questions these newly found "Collier's dancing men" pose. You can even join the search to gather the data and help solve this curious, 120-year-old mystery.
Once again, we give you a glimpse of Sherlockian society activities, this time in the first half of January in "The Learned Societies" segment. Madeline Quinones is back with "A Chance of Listening," and the Canonical Couplet quiz tests your Sherlock Holmes knowledge, with a copy of a prize from the IHOSE vaults for the winner. Send your answer to comment @ihearofsherlock.com by November 29, 2025 at 11:59 a.m. EST. All listeners are eligible to play.
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Bonus material for this episode includes images of the Dancing Men advertising, the current map of found newspapers, Strand and Colliers errors, and the original inspiration for the Dancing Men code.
Leave I Hear of Sherlock Everywhere a five-star rating on Apple Podcasts & Spotify; listen to us wherever you listen to podcasts. Links The ACD Society The Stranger's Room (Facebook) Canadian Holmes Episodes mentioned in this show: Episode 137: Boxes From Royalty Episode 175: Building an Archive Episode 212: All Things ACD Episode 219: The Baker Street Almanac Episode 234: A Masterpiece of Villainy Episode 302: A Year in Review Other links: A Chance of Listening: Fawx & Stallion The Learned Societies: Sherlockian Calendar OUR NEW MERCH PAGEFind all of our relevant links and social accounts at linktr.ee/ihearofsherlock.
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"An expression of the most dreadful horror." [HOUN]
Join us as we explore Sherlock Holmes Into the Fire, a new, two-volume collection that reimagines Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's Gothic tales through the lens of Sherlock Holmes. Our guest Margie Deck discusses how Doyle's eerie, atmospheric stories — often overshadowed by Sherlock Holmes — reveal the author's deeper fascination with mystery, psychology, and the supernatural.
We talk about the creative process behind pairing each original tale with a modern Holmesian retelling, the challenges of preserving Gothic dread while introducing rational deduction, and how contributors balanced Doyle's voice with their own. Our conversation sheds light on what might be lost and gained when the world's greatest detective steps into the shadows of Conan Doyle's darker imagination — and why these stories continue to inspire new interpretations more than a century later.
Once again, we give you a glimpse of Sherlockian society activities, this time in the second half of December in "The Learned Societies" segment. Madeline Quinones is back with "A Chance of Listening," and the Canonical Couplet quiz tests your Sherlock Holmes knowledge, with a copy of Sherlock Holmes Into the Fire for the winner. Send your answer to comment @ihearofsherlock.com by November 14, 2025 at 11:59 a.m. EST. All listeners are eligible to play.
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Links Sherlock Holmes Into the Fire (Amazon) "The Terror of Blue John Gap" annotation project (ACD Society) Episodes mentioned in this show: Episode 57: A Sherlockian Halloween Episode 208: Collectors' Corner - Charles Prepolec Episode 248: The Sherlock Home Other links: A Chance of Listening: Sherlock & Co. The Learned Societies: Sherlockian Calendar 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 to 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. -
"the biggest mystification of all" [COPP]
Bruce Harris, BSI ("Harris") is a longtime Sherlockian whose love of the stories goes back more than half a century. During that time, Bruce has put his considerable talents to work in a number of directions, not least of which is in chronologies.
In fact, his latest work ("Rolling on the River in The Sign of Four") appears in Autumn 2025 issue of The Baker Street Journal and poses an interesting question around the involvement of Athelney Jones. It was thanks to his work on chronologies that got him there.
Bruce has of course contributed to the literature of the subject of dating the Sherlock Holmes stories, but he goes beyond the usual of his first entry, It Is NOT Always 1895 and gets us into an entirely different realm with his second, The Duration Debate. We had to admit that it was the first time we thought about the stories that way.
Once again, we give you a glimpse of Sherlockian society activities, this time in the first half of December in "The Learned Societies" segment. Madeline Quinones is back with "A Chance of Listening," and the Canonical Couplet quiz tests your Sherlock Holmes knowledge, with one of Bruce's books for the winner. Send your answer to comment @ihearofsherlock.com by October 29, 2025 at 11:59 a.m. EST. All listeners are eligible to play.
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Leave I Hear of Sherlock Everywhere a five-star rating on Apple Podcasts and Spotify; listen to us wherever you listen to podcasts. Sponsors MX Publishing has a number of Sherlockian calendars available for purchase, from the page-a-day style to a group of Advent calendars. Check them all out and pick a date to buy one! We're always entertaining offers from sponsors. You can find more information here.
Links It Is NOT Always 1895 The Duration Debate The Baker Street Journal Episodes mentioned in this show: Episode 144: The Chronologies of Sherlock Holmes Episode 172: Watson Does Not Lie / Doyle's Rotary Coffin Episode 276: On the Road with Erik Deckers Episode 309: Holmes in an Hour or Two Other links: A Chance of Listening: Sherlock Mondays, Sherlock Mondays: The Hound, Sherlock Monthly (2024/2025 season), Sherlock Monthly (2025/2026 season) The Learned Societies: Sherlockian Calendar 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 to 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. -
"a member of an aristocratic club" [BERY]
Sherlockians from around the world joined the members of the Sherlock Holmes Klubben i Danmark earlier this year to mark their 75th anniversary. While the club first met in 1950, the Danish appreciation of Sherlock Holmes is as old as the Great Detective himself, when translations, movies, and parodies of his cases first graced the pages of the country's newspapers.
Join us for a wide-ranging discussion with Christian Monggaard, BSI ("Neville St. Clair") to discover the exceptional community of artists and writers who first brought Holmes to the Danish public and formed the first societies. You'll hear about noted the artists and illustrators Robert Storm-Petersen and Henry Lauritzen, and learn the twists and turns that led to Christian's career as a film critic and journalist.
Of course we lead off with Sherlockian gatherings for the second half of November in "The Learned Societies" segment. Madeline Quinones is back with "A Chance of Listening," and the Canonical Couplet quiz tests your Sherlock Holmes knowledge, with something from the vaults for the winner. Send your answer to comment @ihearofsherlock.com by October 14, 2025 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.
Leave I Hear of Sherlock Everywhere a five-star rating on Apple Podcasts and Spotify; listen to us wherever you listen to podcasts. SponsorsMX Publishing has a number of Sherlockian calendars available for purchase, from the page-a-day style to a group of Advent calendars. Check them all out and pick a date to buy one!
We're always entertaining offers from sponsors. You can find more information here.
LinksSherlock Holmes Klubben i Danmark
Scandinavia and Sherlock Holmes (BSI Press)
Other links:
A Chance of Listening: Baker Street Regulars
The Learned Societies: Sherlockian Calendar
Find all of our relevant links and social accounts at linktr.ee/ihearofsherlock.
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"the goodness of Providence." [NAVA]
It began with an idea for a series of radio mysteries, each five minutes long, that listeners could solve by considering the evidence. Sherlock Holmes would then give the solution — and to make it even more interesting, Watson could conclude with a moral lesson reflecting the story.
Thanks to the author, journalist, and broadcaster Kel Richards, it became a popular feature on Australian radio, and Ray Riethmeier, BSI ("Morrison, Morrison, and Dodd") thought it would make a wonderful book. Through a strange series of circumstances — destiny, perhaps? — Ray eventually found Richards and reunited him with transcripts of the programs. Join us as we talk to Ray about the result: Sherlock Holmes 5-Minute Mysteries, a collection of fifty fair-play puzzlers that also enable personal, Christian exploration.
Next, we explore Sherlockian gatherings for the first half of November in "The Learned Societies" segment. Madeline Quinones is back with A Chance of Listening, and the Canonical Couplet quiz tests your Sherlock Holmes knowledge, with something from the vaults for the winner. Send your answer to comment @ihearofsherlock.com by September 29, 2025 at 11:59 a.m. EST. All listeners are eligible to play.
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Links Sherlock Holmes 5-Minute Mysteries (Amazon) Previous episode mentioned: Episode 104: Sherlockians at Chautauqua Other links: A Chance of Listening: I Heart Sherlock The Learned Societies: Sherlockian Calendar Bonus event: Sherlock Monthly returns on September 27 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 to 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. -
"Pooh, pooh! Forgery." [SCAN]
Nicholas Meyer, BSI ("A Fine Morocco Case") is an accomplished storyteller who has made a mark in both the literary and film worlds. He's best known for his 1974 best-selling novel, The Seven-Per-Cent Solution, which revitalized Sherlock Holmes for a new generation of readers. His other Holmes novels, including The West End Horror, The Canary Trainer, The Adventure of the Peculiar Protocols, and The Return of the Pharaoh, and Sherlock Holmes and the Telegram From Hell have cemented his place as a celebrated perpetuator of Watson's reports.
Beyond his literary achievements, Nick is a prolific screenwriter and director, credited with directing the iconic films Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan and Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country. He also directed the landmark television movie The Day After, which remains one of the most-watched television films ever made.
Nick's latest novel is Sherlock Holmes and the Real Thing. In the book, Holmes and Watson are drawn into a bizarre and deadly case set in the cutthroat world of art. The mystery begins with a seemingly mundane complaint from a landlady about her artist tenant, but quickly escalates as corpses begin to appear. The pair navigate a fascinating cast of characters — including an artist, his mistress, and his dealer — to discover what makes a work of art worth killing for.
Join our wide-ranging discussion, which touches, in this age of artificial intelligence, on what makes one work genuine and another just a clever forgery.
Then we look ahead to Sherlockian gatherings for the last half of October in "The Learned Societies" segment. Madeline Quiñones is back with "A Chance of Listening," bringing us an introduction to her own show, Dynamics of a Podcast, the only podcast dedicated to Professor James Moriarty, archnemesis of Sherlock Holmes. The Canonical Couplet quiz tests your Sherlock Holmes knowledge, with a copy of Nick's new book for the winner. Send your answer to comment @ ihearofsherlock .com by September 29, 2025 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).
Listen to I Hear of Sherlock Everywhere anywhere you get podcasts
Leave I Hear of Sherlock Everywhere a five-star rating on Apple Podcasts and Spotify; listen to us wherever you listen to podcasts. Sponsors MX Publishing has a number of new Sherlock Holmes books out by various authors, including The Other Woman by Richard Ryan, The Infinitely Stranger Cases of Sherlock Holmes by Paula Hammond, and A Necessary End by Ellora Lawhorn. You'll want to check out the breadth of their offerings by visiting the new books section of their site to learn more. Would you care to advertise with us? You can find more information here. Let's chat!
Links Sherlock Holmes and the Real Thing (Amazon | Bookshop.org) Sherlock Holmes and the Real Thing Book Tour Events Nicholas Meyer, Storyteller (website) Previous episode Nick has appeared on: Episode 85: Nicholas Meyer Episode 178: The Adventure of the Peculiar Protocols Episode 228: The Return of the Pharaoh Episode 294: Sherlock Holmes and the Telegram From Hell Other links: A Chance of Listening: Dynamics of a Podcast The Learned Societies: Sherlockian Calendar Bonus event: BBC World Book Club: The Hound of the Baskervilles on September 6 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 to 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. -
"Here is the key. You can look for yourself." [GOLD]
Imagine having the key to 221B Baker Street, and what it must feel like to open that door. And imagine being trusted to keep Holmes and Watson's famous sitting room in good order. That rare honor belongs to Roger Johnson, BSI ("The Pall Mall Gazette") and Jean Upton, BSI ("Elsie Cubitt"), a well-known couple among the small community of married Sherlockians.
Jean and Roger have preserved and maintained the sitting room at London's Sherlock Holmes Pub for 30 years. Join us as we hear how the Northumberland Hotel evolved into the pub, and why Sir Henry Baskerville would have been an unlikely guest.
You'll learn the origin of the sitting room in 1951's Festival of Britain, how Jean and Roger saved it from neglect, and how it stands today after the pub's recent renovation.
Then we look ahead to Sherlockian gatherings for the last half of September in "The Learned Societies" segment. Madeline Quinones is back with "A Chance of Listening," and the Canonical Couplet quiz tests your Sherlock Holmes knowledge, with something from the vaults for the winner. Send your answer to comment @ ihearofsherlock .com by August 29, 2025 at 11:59 a.m. EST. All listeners are eligible to play.
We have some wonderful images of the pub, the sitting room, and the exhibition that led to it, courtesy of Roger and Jean and they're available exclusively for our supporters. Join us on the platform of your choice (Patreon | Substack).
Listen to I Hear of Sherlock Everywhere anywhere you get podcasts
Leave I Hear of Sherlock Everywhere a five-star rating on Apple Podcasts and Spotify; listen to us wherever you listen to podcasts. Sponsors MX Publishing has a number of new Sherlock Holmes books out by various authors. You'll want to check out the breadth of their offerings by visiting the site to learn more. Would you care to advertise with us? You can find more information here. Let's chat!
Links The Sherlock Holmes Pub (Greene King) The Mystery of 221B Baker Street (Smithsonian) The Sherlock Holmes Society of London Other links: A Chance of Listening: The Coffee Clatch Crew The Learned Societies: Sherlockian Calendar Find all of our relevant links and social accounts at linktr.ee/ihearofsherlock. Goodpods Top 100 Mystery Podcasts And would you consider leaving us a rating and or a review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Goodpods? It would help other Sherlockians to 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.
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