Episode 329: The Epilogues of Sherlock Holmes

“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.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.Download [Save As] | File size: 77.7 MB, 1:23:50Leave I Hear of Sherlock Everywhere a five-star rating on Apple Podcasts and Spotify; listen to us wherever you listen to podcasts.LinksSign up to be notified when the Epilogues launch and announce new meetingsBob's previous episodes:Episode 50: A Golden PassageEpisode 63: Irregular StainEpisode 76: Out of the AbyssEpisode 93: Nerve and KnowledgeEpisode 138: The War Service of Sherlock HolmesEpisode 261: Stimulating MedicineOther links:The Learned Societies: Sherlockian CalendarI 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.