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, The Great Game , 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. B...

“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...

“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 T...

“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 Jerem...

“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 Hammer...

“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 pos...

“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...

“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...