Fireside Mystery Theatre

Horribly noisy and disrespectful neighbors are not an uncommon plight of city life. One beleaguered couple finds that the answer to their ongoing headache just so happens to be lying around in their very cluttered apartment.This episode is supported by **[Audible](https://www.audible.com/fireside)**! With the largest selection of audiobooks on the planet and new Audible Originals, there's no better time than now to become an Audible subscriber. Get a free audiobook, 2 Audible Originals and access to exclusive fitness programs with a 30-day trial. Just go to **[audible.com/FIRESIDE](https://www.audible.com/fireside)** or text FIRESIDE to 500500!"The Sacrifice of Frowzy" was recorded live at The Slipper Room in NYC on October 21st, 2018\. It was part of our 5th podcast season premiere performance, **Shapeshifters**!Cast: Kacie Laforest as Becky Broccoli James Rieser as Carmichael Alain Laforest as Buddy the Super Eirik Davey-Gislason as Officer Bright Michael Pate as Les Ali Silva as Lesley David Linton

Why do the spirits of the forest sense that there is “murder in the air?” The dreadful answer waits at the end of their nocturnal journey to the darkest edge of the woods..."A Moonlight Flight" was recorded live at The Slipper Room in NYC on October 21st, 2018\. It's the first part of our 5th podcast season premiere performance, **Shapeshifters**! Cast: David Linton as The Falcon Ali Silva as The Cat Eirik Davey-Gislason as The Serpent Kacie Laforest as The Rabbit Mary Murphy as The Doe Michael Pate as The Kit Fox Alain Laforest as The Bear James Rieser as The Wolf Radio play by Silbin Sandovar Directed by Holly Payne-Strange Musical score improvised by Nico Sleator Sound Effects Designer and Engineer: Greg Russ Technical Director at The Slipper Room: Johnny Goddard Production Assistant: Louis Paulino Additional support thanks to Heather Donohue Theme music by Jason Graves Post-production audio & podcast production by Ali Silva Produced by Gustavo Rodriguez & Ali Silva for Fireside

A man encounters a mysterious young boy on a walk around his woodland property. The strange child makes some very morbid boasts about his life in the woods. How seriously should his words be taken?The Midnight Reading is a special series of dramatic readings of lost classics from the world of macabre fiction that have inspired our show, [**Fireside Mystery Theatre**](https://www.firesidemysterytheatre.com). We hope to encourage you, dear listeners, to embrace the joy of books and to build your own collection of dark literature.Hosted by James Rieser"Gabriel-Ernest" by Saki — read and performed by Ali SilvaThis episode is sponsored by **[Robinhood](https://fireside.robinhood.com)**, an investing app that lets you buy and sell stocks, ETFs, options, and cryptos - all commission-free. FMT listeners get a FREE stock like Apple, Ford, or Sprint to help build your portfolio! Go to **[fireside.robinhood.com](https://fireside.robinhood.com)**!Created and produced by Gustavo Rodriguez & Ali Silva for Fireside Myst

A bizarre sighting upends the lives of the locals who reside in the fishing village of Peter's Pot…"Cakes and Flowers" was recorded live at The Slipper Room in NYC on January 28th, 2018\. It's the final part of our series of nautical nightmares, **Lost at Sea**.This episode is brought to you by **[](https://GreenChef.us/THEATRE)[Green Chef](https://GreenChef.us/THEATRE)**! Green Chef is a USDA-certified organic company that includes everything you need to easily cook delicious meals that you can feel good about too. Get $50 off your first box when you go to **[GreenChef.us/THEATRE](https://GreenChef.us/THEATRE)**!And we wish everyone a happy **#InternationalPodcastDay** with a special **[FMT merch sale](https://www.firesidemysterytheatre.com/merch)**! Use code **FIRESIDE30** for 30% off everything!Cast: Kacie Laforest as Luke Topham Mary Murphy as Marigold Molly Alain Laforest as Edward Topham Ali Silva as Peri Fentwick David Linton as Mr. Larder Eirik Davey-Gislason as Pembroke James Rieser as Leonard

Tensions escalate as a dysfunctional family takes their problems to the high seas for a cryptic cruise..."True North" was recorded live at The Slipper Room in NYC on January 28th, 2018\. It's the 3rd part of our series of nautical nightmares, **Lost at Sea**. Cast: David Linton as Charles Wilcox Eirik Davey-Gislason as Junior Wilcox Michael Pate as Lenny Lawrence Ali Silva as Lily Lawrence Wilcox Mary Murphy as Candy Wilcox Kacie Laforest as Clarissa Wilcox James Rieser as The Captain Alain Laforest as The First Mate Gustavo Rodriguez as Pavel Wilcox Song: “Harbor Lights” by Jimmy Kennedy & Wilhelm Grosz Performed by Susan O’Dea accompanied by Jason Yeager Radio play by Courtenay Gillean Cholovich Directed by Holly Payne-Strange Musical score improvised by Steve Blanco Sound Effects Designer and Engineer: Greg Russ Technical Director at The Slipper Room: Johnny Goddard Theme music by Jason GravesPost-production audio & podcast production by Ali SilvaProduced by Gustavo Rodriguez &am

A grieving lover makes a startling and tragic discovery on a visit to a graveyard in this chillingly atmospheric sketch by the master of the short story, Guy de Maupassant.The Midnight Reading is a special series of dramatic readings of lost classics from the world of macabre fiction that have inspired our show, **[Fireside Mystery Theatre](https://www.firesidemysterytheatre.com)**. We hope to encourage you, dear listeners, to embrace the joy of books and to build your own collection of dark literature.Hosted by Ali Silva"Was It a Dream?" by Guy de Maupassant — read and performed by James RieserCreated and produced by Gustavo Rodriguez & Ali Silva for Fireside Mystery Productions Written by Silbin Sandovar Post-production audio by Ali Silva Theme music by Martina DaSilva Audio recording engineered by Wayne Silver at The Ice Plant Studio in New York CityCopyright 2018 Fireside Mystery ProductionsSupport what we do! **[Become an FMT Patreon Patron](https://www.patreon.com/firesidemysterytheatre)**.For u

A sizeable inheritance threatens to come between a man and his wife. Perhaps a nice trip to explore strange and distant lands might help settle things? From the mordant pen of John Collier.The Midnight Reading is a special series of dramatic readings of lost classics from the world of macabre fiction that have inspired our show, **[Fireside Mystery Theatre](https://www.firesidemysterytheatre.com)**. We hope to encourage you, dear listeners, to embrace the joy of books and to build your own collection of dark literature.Hosted by Ali Silva"Incident on a Lake” by John Collier — read and performed by Mary Murphy Created and produced by Gustavo Rodriguez & Ali Silva for Fireside Mystery Productions Written by Silbin Sandovar Post-production audio by Ali Silva Theme music by Martina DaSilva Audio recording engineered by Wayne Silver at The Ice Plant Studio in New York CityCopyright 2018 Fireside Mystery Productions Support what we do! **[Become an FMT Patreon Patron](https://www.patreon.com/firesidemyster

Settle in for the tortured tale of the good ship Mary Clare and the ill-fated woman who was her namesake…Take it from FMT Co-Captain Gus Rodriguez, [**Mack Weldon**](https://www.mackweldon.com) is better than whatever you're wearing right now! Go to [**mackweldon.com**](https://www.mackweldon.com) and use promo code [**FIRESIDE**](https://www.mackweldon.com) to get 20% off your first order!"Becalmed" was recorded live at The Slipper Room in NYC on January 28th, 2018\. It's part of our series of nautical nightmares, **Lost at Sea**.Cast: James Rieser as Bosun Hardy Alain Laforest as Mr. Fleck Ali Silva as The Cabin Boy and Rebecca Kacie Laforest as Mary Clare Eirik Davey-Gislason as Thomas Fain Michael Pate as Captain Meek Mary Murphy as Mrs. Villiers David Linton as Mr. WrightSong: “Old Cape Cod” by Milton Yakus, Claire Rothrock & Irwin Pincus Performed by Susan O’Dea accompanied by Jason YeagerRadio play by Silbin Sandovar Directed by Holly Payne-StrangeMusical score improvised by Steve Blanco

When a disaster occurs at sea, it brings out the best in some, the absolute worst in others..."The Open Boat" was recorded live at The Slipper Room in NYC on January 28th, 2018\. It's the first part of our great nautical nightmare, **Lost at Sea**. Cast: James Rieser as Yardley Betters David Linton as Horace Kacie Laforest as Lilah Gustavo Rodriguez as Father Moretti Alain Laforest as Hanson Eirik Davey-Gislason as Ike Mary Murphy as Mrs. Hellerman Michael Pate Dr. Hellerman Ali Silva as The Narrator Poem: “The Yarn of The Nancy Bell” by William S. Gilbert Performed by David Linton Radio play by Silbin Sandovar Directed by Holly Payne-Strange Musical score improvised by Steve Blanco Sound Effects Designer and Engineer: Greg Russ Technical Director at The Slipper Room: Johnny Goddard Theme music by Jason GravesPost-production audio & podcast production by Ali SilvaProduced by Gustavo Rodriguez & Ali Silva for Fireside Mystery ProductionsCopyright 2018 Fireside Mystery Productions**[E

A timid man is persuaded to take a chance and chooses a path quite different from the one he comfortably walks — a path that could lead him into some serious danger..."The Usual" was recorded live on May 27th, 2018\. It was part of our show, **The Electric Chair**.We at Fireside Mystery Theatre present these stories without prejudice or agenda. Our tales of the electric chair are not meant to condemn nor condone. Rather, they are meant as an expression of our persistent exploration of the dark and unsettling. Featured in this episode: Alain Laforest as Jack Henry Lester Ali Silva as Judy James Kleinmann as Mr. Sutton Eirik Davey-Gislason as Stu and Tip Kacie Laforest as Irma Michael Pate as Rollo Mary Murphy as Mae Kelly David Linton as Harold Carlton Gustavo Rodriguez as The Guard Musical Performance: "I Shall Be Released" by Bob Dylan Performed by Karen Tennison accompanied by Noel CareyPoem: "A Prayer from Death Row" Written and performed by David Linton Radio play by Silbin Sandovar Direc

A tragic tale of a sweet woman whose sweetest dreams turn most deadly..."Hope's Land of Candy" was recorded live on May 27th, 2018\. It was part of our show, **The Electric Chair**.We at Fireside Mystery Theatre present these stories without prejudice or agenda. Our tales of the electric chair are not meant to condemn nor condone. Rather, they are meant as an expression of our persistent exploration of the dark and unsettling. Featured in this episode: Ali Silva as Hope Ridley Kacie Laforest as Sister Prudence Michael Pate as Marvin Ridley Mary Murphy as Aunt Lil Eirik Davey-Gislason as Alvin James Kleinmann as Matthews James Rieser as Robert Elms Alain Laforest as Jessup, The Prison Guard David Linton as Hope's Uncle Troy Musical Performance: "I Gotta Get a Message To You" by Barry, Maurice, and Robin Gibb Performed by Karen Tennison accompanied by Noel CareyRadio play by Silbin SandovarDirected by Ali Silva & Gustavo RodriguezSpecial research by Courtenay Gillean Cholovich with thanks to Ke

The tale of Tan Jacobs' path to the electric chair is quite a shocker. Even though it was written for him at birth…"Guilty as Charged" was recorded live on May 27th, 2018\. It was part of our show, **The Electric Chair**.We at Fireside Mystery Theatre present these stories without prejudice or agenda. Our tales of the electric chair are not meant to condemn nor condone. Rather, they are meant as an expression of our persistent exploration of the dark and unsettling. Featured in this episode: James Rieser as The Warden David Linton as The Judge James Kleinmann as Tan Jacobs Ali Silva as Ma Jacobs Mary Murphy as Young Tan Jacobs Michael Pate as Father Jacobs Eirik Davey-Gislason as The Doctor Kacie Laforest as The Nurse and The Victim Alain Laforest as The Announcer Musical Performance: "Sing Me Back Home" by Merle Haggard Performed by Karen Tennison accompanied by Noel Carey Radio play by Courtenay Gillean Cholovich Directed by Ali Silva & Gustavo Rodriguez Special research by Courtenay Gil

A motley group of the condemned are unable to leave the place where they each met their fate…"Seven In The Picture" was recorded live on May 27th, 2018\. It was part of our show, **The Electric Chair**.This episode is brought to you by [ForHims.com](https://www.forhims.com/fireside), a one-stop shop for hair loss, skin care, and sexual wellness for men. FMT listeners can get a trial month of Hims for just $5 at [**ForHims.com/fireside**](https://www.forhims.com/fireside)! Hims. Prescription solutions backed by science.Special thanks to Kentucky Supreme Court Justice Bill Cunningham and the staff of the Kentucky State Penitentiary.***Please be warned: This episode includes an audio clip of frank discussion of the grisly details of true events. It may not be suitable for all of our listeners.We at Fireside Mystery Theatre present these stories without prejudice or agenda. Our tales of the electric chair are not meant to condemn nor condone. Rather, they are meant as an expression of our persistent exploration o

A mysterious menace lurks on the carnival grounds of the Sunken Harbor Strawberry Festival. Will Mr. Sheldon and Rabbi Berman be able to stop a potential disaster?"The Scrambler" is the thrilling finale to our four-part saga that is **Sunken Harbor: The Strawberry Festival**.Featured in this episode: James Rieser as Mr. Sheldon Kacie Laforest as Rabbi Rachel Berman Alain Laforest as Simon Perdido Eirik Davey-Gislason as Sheriff Ulster David Linton as Derek Hobney Ali Silva as Mayor Diana Belfair Mary Murphy as Lynne Belfair & Annie Michael Pate as Robbie "Cobra" Kleinman & The One Who Asks Gustavo Rodriguez as The One Who Tells Song: “If You Gotta Make a Fool of Somebody” by Rudy Clark performed by Martina DaSilva accompanied by Nico SleatorPoem: "Praise Be" written and performed by David LintonRadio play by Silbin Sandovar Directed by Holly Payne-StrangeMusical score improvised by Nico Sleator Sound Effects Designer & Engineer: Greg Russ Technical Director at The Slipper Room: Jo

Mr. Sheldon and Rabbi Berman go snooping around an off-limits area of town only to find something most sinister..."Sheldon's Glove" is the third of a four-part saga that is **Sunken Harbor: The Strawberry Festival**.Be sure to check out the fantastic new audio drama mini-series by the makers of the Breaking Walls podcast: **[A Man Named Marlowe](http://thewallbreakers.com)**. You're sure to enjoy it! Find it in the Breaking Walls podcast feed or at **[thewallbreakers.com](http://thewallbreakers.com).** Featured in this episode: James Rieser as Mr. Sheldon Kacie Laforest as Rabbi Rachel Berman Ali Silva as Mayor Diana Belfair Eirik Davey-Gislason as Sheriff Ulster David Linton as Derek Hobney Mary Murphy as Lynne Belfair & Annie Michael Pate as Robbie "Cobra" Kleinman Alain Laforest as Simon Perdido Song: “Have Thine Own Way Lord” by Adelaide A. Pollard & George C. Stebbins performed by Martina DaSilva accompanied by Nico Sleator Radio play by Silbin Sandovar Directed by Holly Payne-Stran

Don't ever fail to return a phone call from Simon Perdido. It could be worse… He could call on you in person."Cool Heads" is the second of a four-part saga that is **Sunken Harbor: The Strawberry Festival**.This episode is brought to you by [**ForHims.com**](https://www.forhims.com/fireside), a one-stop shop for hair loss, skincare, and sexual wellness for men. FMT listeners can get a trial month of Hims for just $5 at [**ForHims.com/fireside**](https://www.forhims.com/fireside)! Hims. Prescription solutions backed by science.Featured in this episode: Alain Laforest as Simon Perdido Eirik Davey-Gislason as Sheriff Ulster David Linton as Derek Hobney Mary Murphy as Lynne Belfair & Annie Michael Pate as Robbie "Cobra" Kleinman & Bill Nocelli James Rieser as Mr. Sheldon Kacie Laforest as Rabbi Rachel Berman Ali Silva as Mayor Diana BelfairSong: “You Showed Me” by Roger McGuinn & Gene Clark performed by Martina DaSilva accompanied by Nico SleatorRadio play by Silbin Sandovar Directed by Hol

A pitiful strawberry harvest could spell trouble for small-town Sunken Harbor’s most popular, beloved, and relied-upon summer festival. "Cistern Cissy" is the first of a four-part saga that is **Sunken Harbor: The Strawberry Festival**. Help us help the Starkey Hearing Foundation and audioBoom give the gift of hearing to millions worldwide. Go to [ListenInCampaign.org](http://listenincampaign.org).Featured in this episode: Ali Silva as Mayor Diana Belfair and Cissy James Rieser as Mr. Sheldon Alain Laforest as Simon Perdido Eirik Davey-Gislason as Sheriff Ulster Mary Murphy as Lynne Belfair and Annie David Linton as Derek Hobney Michael Pate as The One Who Asks Gustavo Rodriguez as The One Who TellsRadio play by Silbin Sandovar Directed by Holly Payne-Strange Musical score improvised by Nico Sleator Sound Effects Designer and Engineer: Greg Russ Technical Director at The Slipper Room: Johnny Goddard Production Coordinator: Brontis Shane Orengo Theme music by Jason Graves Post-production audio

Nellie Bly goes up against her greatest rival yet: the cunning and mysterious Mrs. Allie Clemishere…"February 18th, 1894: The Siren of The Coleman House" is our final installment from The Secret Files of Nellie Bly. Recorded live at The Slipper Room on March 25th, 2018.Featured in this episode: Ali Silva as Nellie Bly David Linton as Arthur Brisbane Alain Laforest as Joseph Pulitzer Mary Murphy as Mrs. Clemishere & Mrs. Kilcuddy Eirik Davey-Gislason as Pat Sheedy Kacie Laforest as Elizabeth BislandMusical performance: “Nelly Bly” by Stephen Foster performed by Martina DaSilva accompanied by Nico SleatorPoem:"There Oughtta Be an App for That"written & performed by David LintonRadio play by Silbin Sandovar Directed by Holly Payne-StrangeMusical score improvised by Steve Blanco Sound Effects Designer and Engineer: Greg Russ Technical Director at The Slipper Room: Johnny Goddard Production Coordinator: Brontis Shane Orengo Theme music by Jason GravesPost-production audio by Ali Silva Podcast

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Many of you may know the famous story by Nellie Bly, "Ten Days in a Mad-House," her groundbreaking exposé of the insane asylum on Blackwell's Island… But do you really?This episode is brought to you by [ForHims.com](https://www.forhims.com/fireside), a one-stop shop for hair loss, skincare, and sexual wellness for men. FMT listeners can get a trial month of Hims for just $5 at [**ForHims.com/fireside**](https://www.forhims.com/fireside)! Hims. Prescription solutions backed by science."The Eleventh Day" is the second of four installments from **The Secret Files of Nellie Bly**. Recorded live at The Slipper Room on March 25th, 2018.Featured in this episode: David Linton as Arthur Brisbane Ali Silva as Nellie Bly Alain Laforest as Joseph Pulitzer and The Police Officer Mary Murphy as The Matron and The Girl Eirik Davey-Gislason as The Doctor and The Guard Kacie Laforest as The PatientMusical performance: “Frankie and Johnny” is a traditional arrangement performed by Martina DaSilva accompanied by Nico Sl