{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"And It Is Always 1895","description":"\u201cA collector of obscure volumes\u201d [EMPT]  Today we honor the enduring legacy of Vincent Starrett \u2014 the legendary journalist, bibliophile, and founding member of the Baker Street Irregulars \u2014 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\u2019s 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\u2019s influence remains so vital to readers and collectors today.  Our \u201cLearned Societies\u201d segment kicks off with Sherlockian society activities coming up the last half of May. Then, it\u2019s a new edition of \u201cExamining the Pictures,\u201d with the film critic, journalist, and author Christian Monggaard, BSI, as he reviews Guy Ritchie\u2019s 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.   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). And if you need some show swag or gift ideas, or if you want to show off your good taste to other Sherlockians, check out our Merch Store, with mugs, notepads and more.   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.   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.   ","author_name":"I Hear of Sherlock Everywhere","author_url":"http:\/\/www.ihearofsherlock.com\/","html":"