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Release Date: 01/15/2026

I Hear of Sherlock Everywhere

“Those of good fellowship” [VALL] We return to Baltimore and the rich history of one of America’s oldest Sherlock Holmes societies, the Six Napoleons of Baltimore. Greg Ruby and Mike McSwiggin join us to talk about the group’s origins and its upcoming 80th anniversary. We hear about their first encounters with Sherlock Holmes and then travel back to 1946, when six Baltimore Sherlockians gathered for dinner and founded what would become the Six Napoleons. We also discuss the wonderfully complicated story behind its name, which connects a local Baltimore...

Clubland

I Hear of Sherlock Everywhere

“The exclusion from his clubs would mean ruin” [EMPT] Today we are joined by Seth Thévoz, creator of the popular Substack and author of London Clubland: A Companion for the Curious, among other books. Dr. Thévoz offers a fascinating look inside the traditionally secretive world of London’s private clubs—institutions that have long relied on discretion and exclusivity for their survival. We explore the evolving nature of club life, contrasting the old model of member-owned institutions with today’s for-profit members’ clubs built around brand,...

Simanaitis Says

I Hear of Sherlock Everywhere

“As I glanced round I was surprised at the universality of the man’s interests” [3GAR] We discovered writer and blogger Dennis Simanaitis, a true “Sherlockian in the wild,” whose path to the Great Game developed independently of any local groups. With a background spanning engineering, automotive journalism, and mathematics, Dennis brings a uniquely eclectic perspective to Sherlock Holmes. Like many of us, he suggests Dr. John H. Watson is the real chronicler of Holmes’s adventures, with Arthur Conan Doyle serving as Watson’s literary agent. We explore his admiration...

The Great Game

I Hear of Sherlock Everywhere

“in league with the thief” [REIG] Arvind Ethan David is a versatile writer and producer whose career spans theater, television, film, graphic novels, audio, and now his debut novel, , a historical thriller set in 1905 London. Blending mystery and suspense, the book marks the return of A. J. Raffles — the famous gentleman thief created by Conan Doyle’s brother-in-law, E.W. Hornung. Born in Malaysia and educated in England, Arvind’s perspective on imperial rivalry, colonialism, and cultural identity is expressed through the eyes of his narrator Balvinder dev...

Holmes in the Heartland - Sherlock Haunts

I Hear of Sherlock Everywhere

“quite to the heart of the matter” [MUSG] We head to the Gateway City to preview the "Holmes in the Heartland" conference, coming up on July 24–26 in St. Louis. Organizers Rob Nunn, BSI ("Elementary") and Heather Hinson share the inside scoop on what attendees can expect from this third triennial gathering. Hosted by The Parallel Case of St. Louis — a BSI scion founded in 1988 — this year's event centers around the eerie theme of "Sherlock Haunts." The planning committee’s lineup of eight speakers includes our own Scott Monty, as well as a dealers' room of...

Brettcon 2 – The Return

I Hear of Sherlock Everywhere

“the affair which you have commemorated” [MUSG] We welcome back Gus and Luke Holwerda, hosts of , 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...

Remembering David Burke

I Hear of Sherlock Everywhere

“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. ...

75 Years of the Sherlock Holmes Society of London

I Hear of Sherlock Everywhere

“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...

Irregular Chronicles of the Early ’Fifties

I Hear of Sherlock Everywhere

“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...

The Amateur Mendicant Society

I Hear of Sherlock Everywhere

“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 , 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...

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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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