Sheriff Ulster and his undersized crew struggle to aid the many people in need of assistance during the snowstorm while the eccentric Englishman Mr. Sheldon is deeply worried about the whereabouts of his teenaged niece. Episode 24.2 is Part 1 of our Snowbound in Sunken Harbor series performed live at The Slipper Room on Sunday, January 29th, 2017. Featured in the cast: Eirik Davey-Gislason as Sheriff Ulster James Rieser as Mr. Sheldon Ali Silva as Mayor Diana Belfair Alain Laforest as Simon Perd...
Feb 15, 2017•28 min
The prologue of our story, “Snowbound In Sunken Harbor.” Despite nary a warning about it in the local weather forecast, a mysterious blizzard has fallen upon the little coastal Long Island town of Sunken Harbor leaving many of its citizens isolated and trapped. It all begins with a mysterious old house and an even more mysterious phone call. Featured in the cast: Alain Laforest as Simon Perdido Bill Heidrich as Jerry Arden Episode 24.1 is the Prologue from our Snowbound in Sunken Harbor show per...
Feb 08, 2017•11 min
We prepare you for a journey back to the creepy town of Sunken Harbor with this short recap. Featuring moments from our past Sunken Harbor experiences, we hope this helps to get you in the mood and up to speed. FMT Merchandise now available! Go to http://www.firesidemysterytheatre.com/merch and grab some swag to support the show. Podcast production by Ali Silva, Greg Russ & Daniel Graves Audio editing by Annabelle Rollison and Ali Silva, with assistance by Brontis Shane Orengo Sound designer...
Feb 08, 2017•4 min
Episode 23.4 “Blood Sisters” from our Siblings show performed live at The Slipper Room in Manhattan on Sunday, November 27th 2016. FMT Merchandise now available! Go to www.firesidemysterytheatre.com/merch and grab some swag to support the show. Want to support the show? Go to www.blueapron.com/fireside to get 3 delicious meals free and help Fireside Mystery Theatre in the process! Blue Apron: Fresh Ingredients, Original Recipes, Delivered to You. A wandering nobleman and his trusty squire find w...
Jan 31, 2017•31 min
Episode 23.3 “The Devil You Know” from our Siblings show performed live at The Slipper Room in Manhattan on Sunday, November 27th 2016. FMT Merchandise now available! Go to www.firesidemysterytheatre.com/merch and grab some swag to support the show. Want to support the show? Go to www.blueapron.com/fireside to get 3 delicious meals free and help Fireside Mystery Theatre in the process! Blue Apron: Fresh Ingredients, Original Recipes, Delivered to You. Can the well-to-do Jacobs family survive a r...
Jan 23, 2017•34 min
Episode 23.2 “Quintessence” from our Siblings show performed live at The Slipper Room in Manhattan on Sunday, November 27th 2016. FMT Merchandise now available! Go to www.firesidemysterytheatre.com/merch and grab some swag to support the show. Want to support the show? Go to www.blueapron.com/fireside to get 3 delicious meals free and help Fireside Mystery Theatre in the process! Blue Apron: Fresh Ingredients, Original Recipes, Delivered to You. The once-famous Kelvin Quintuplets reunite for the...
Jan 16, 2017•18 min
Episode 23.1 “They Heard You Too” from our Siblings show performed live at The Slipper Room in Manhattan on Sunday, November 27th 2016. FMT Merchandise now available! Go to www.firesidemysterytheatre.com/merch and grab some swag to support the show. Want to support the show? Go to www.blueapron.com/fireside to get 3 delicious meals free and help Fireside Mystery Theatre in the process! Blue Apron: Fresh Ingredients, Original Recipes, Delivered to You. A curious sibling reunion takes place within...
Jan 09, 2017•12 min
Episode 22.4 “The Executor of The Will” from our Holiday Haunts 2016 show performed live at The Bickford Theatre at The Morris Museum in Morristown, New Jersey on Sunday, December 4th 2016. Irene Belle Reilly is about to leave behind a massive fortune but is having trouble finding a proper home for her very rare and beloved collection of mechanical figures. Also featuring a musical performance by Nicole Zuraitis Featured in the cast: Ali Silva as Irene Belle Reilly Michael Pate as Glen Fortis Ei...
Jan 02, 2017•25 min
Episode 22.3 “A Fine Furnished House” from our Holiday Haunts 2016 show performed live at The Bickford Theatre at The Morris Museum in Morristown, New Jersey on Sunday, December 4th 2016. This episode is brought to you by Blue Apron! If you want fresh, high-quality makings for an awesome dinner — Blue Apron sends you easy, flexible and affordable ingredients for delicious meals delivered straight to your door. You can help keep FMT content free — go to http://BlueApron.com/FIRESIDE — and check o...
Dec 26, 2016•32 min
Episode 22.2 “The Philosopher’s Clone” from our Holiday Haunts 2016 show performed live at The Bickford Theatre at The Morris Museum in Morristown, New Jersey on Sunday, December 4th 2016. The wealthy and aristocratic Von Kleist family are about to receive a most remarkable Christmas gift… But are they prepared for what it might bring into their home? Also featuring a live musical performance by Nicole Zuraitis Featured in the cast: James Rieser as Thomas Krantz Bill Heidrich as Baron Von Kleist...
Dec 19, 2016•37 min
Episode 22.1 “A Question I Ask” from our Holiday Haunts 2016 show performed live at The Bickford Theatre at The Morris Museum in Morristown, New Jersey on Sunday, December 4th 2016. In this first installment of our “Holiday Haunts,” Ali Silva welcomes you into her parlor to observe a most strange and mysterious object. Introduced by James Rieser. Written by Silbin Sandovar Directed by Annabelle Rollison Podcast production by Ali Silva, Greg Russ and Daniel Graves Musical score improvised by John...
Dec 12, 2016•9 min
This special holiday message from our maven of mystery (and other exciting news and announcements) is brought to you by Mack Weldon quality men’s garments. Make your holiday shopping easier and go to mackweldon.com to take advantage of this exclusive offer for 20% off your next order by using the promo code FIRE. You can help to keep our content free by visiting our sponsors! Mack Weldon is better than whatever you’re wearing right now! Thank you so much, our beloved listeners everywhere. Happy ...
Dec 05, 2016•6 min
21.4 "The Flight of the Silver Swan" from our Strange Anatomy show performed live at The Slipper Room in Manhattan on 10/30/16 A young woman imprisoned in a horribly deformed body discovers a mysterious hidden talent. Also featuring a live musical performance by Martina DaSilva Featured in the cast: Ali Silva as Tammy Mary Murphy as Jessie Eirik Davey Gislason as John Bill Heidrich as Dan Ansel Annabelle Rollison as Mrs. Ansel James Rieser as Foster Kenny Michael Pate as Eddie Original story and...
Nov 28, 2016•33 min
21.3 "Pearlroth" from our Strange Anatomy show performed live at The Slipper Room in Manhattan on 10/30/16 Norbert Pearlroth, the eccentrically brilliant head researcher for Ripley’s Believe It or Not, is drawn into an adventure both macabre and perilous. Also featuring a live musical performance by Martina DaSilva Featured in the cast: James Rieser as Norbert Pearlroth Mary Murphy as Louise Vesey Bill Heidrich as Robert Ripley Ali Silva as Thelma Astor Eirik Davey Gislason as Everett Goodstone ...
Nov 21, 2016•39 min
21.2 "Foot in Mouth" from our Strange Anatomy show performed live at The Slipper Room in Manhattan on 10/30/16 Marco Reyes has a very unique problem when it comes to controlling a truly unruly appendage. This episode is sponsored by Mack Weldon. FMT listeners can help to keep our content free! Go to mackweldon.com and get 20% off with promo code FIRE. Mack Weldon - Like Nothing You've Ever Worn Also featuring a live musical performance by Martina DaSilva Featured in the cast: Michael Pate as Mar...
Nov 14, 2016•22 min
21.1 "The Story of Adam Rainer" from our Strange Anatomy show performed live at The Slipper Room in Manhattan on 10/30/16 This little vignette, a remarkable and true account of one of the greatest flukes in medical history, will astound the listener. Also included are some exciting announcements and updates for fans of our show. Narrated by Ali Silva Featured in the cast: Eirik Davey-Gislason as Adam Rainer James Rieser as the army recruiter Michael Pate as Dr. Windholz Mary Murphy as neighbor #...
Nov 07, 2016•8 min
20.3 "Don't Kill the Bit" from our “Laugh, Clown, Laugh" show performed live at The Slipper Room in Manhattan on 9/25/16. Maurice the Marvelous and his lovely assistant, Nora, venture out of their comfort zone to put on a princess party. Will their sidekick clown, Bumpty, be onboard? Listen to find out what Bumpty has up his sleeve. What starts out as an innocent children's birthday party may end up making your blood run cold. Also featuring a beautiful and bittersweet live musical performance b...
Oct 31, 2016•36 min
20.2 "Bucky & Becky" from our “Laugh, Clown, Laugh" show performed live at The Slipper Room in Manhattan on 9/25/16 This story about the old-time brother and sister comedy duo Becky & Bucky Beans is several things. It's a radio documentary that spans from the slapstick era of silent films to the golden age of old-time radio. It's funny and it's sad. It's also a ghost story. This episode is a special collaboration with our friends at the WCZY public radio show and podcast "Audio File Sear...
Oct 17, 2016•34 min
SEASON PREMIERE EPISODE! 20.1 "Too Soon, Too Soon" from our “Laugh, Clown, Laugh” show performed & recorded live at The Slipper Room in Manhattan on 9/25/16. Larry Learner is a stand-up comedian—a struggling stand-up comedian. And a thief. Theft of material is a major sore spot in the highly competitive world of stand-up comedy. This is the story of one of the worst kinds of theft imaginable and the terrible cost that came along with it. This episode also features a darkly beautiful live mus...
Oct 03, 2016•35 min
For the final show in our series of dark and dramatic readings, Mary Murphy reads and performs Charlotte Riddell’s strange and unsettling Celtic ghost story “The Last Squire of Ennismore.” Hosted by Ali Silva (@alisilvapresent) Read and performed by Mary Murphy Created and produced by Gustavo Rodriguez & Ali Silva Additional production by Daniel Graves (@thedanielgraves) & Greg Russ Written by Silbin Sandovar (@sandovar) Theme music by Martina DaSilva (@ladybugsjazz) Engineered by Bill H...
Sep 19, 2016•24 min
Get ready for a suspense thriller penned by the one and only Winston Churchill! It’s hard to believe but old Winston reveals a real flair for the macabre in this grisly little yarn performed by Ali Silva. Plus two stirring and unsettling WWII-era poems by May Hill. Hosted by James Rieser (@thejamesrieser) Read and performed by Ali Silva (@alisilvapresent) Created and produced by Gustavo Rodriguez & Ali Silva Additional production by Daniel Graves (@thedanielgraves) & Greg Russ Written by...
Sep 12, 2016•17 min
This week Mary Murphy performs Walter De La Mare’s beguiling and disturbing tale “The Riddle” along with his eerie poem “Bewitched.” Hosted by Ali Silva (@alisilvapresent) Read and performed by Mary Murphy Created and produced by Gustavo Rodriguez & Ali Silva Additional production by Daniel Graves (@thedanielgraves) & Greg Russ Written by Silbin Sandovar (@sandovar) Theme music by Martina DaSilva (@ladybugsjazz) Engineered by Bill Haefner (@BRRband) Recorded at The Silo Studio in Shirley...
Sep 05, 2016•18 min
This week, in observance of the birthday of French horror maven Maurice Level, we present two tales by the ne plus ultra of “le Théâtre du Grand Guignol:" “The Last Kiss” and “A Madman” — both rendered in writhing and wretched detail by our own Ali Silva. Hosted by James Rieser (@thejamesrieser) Read and performed by Ali Silva (@alisilvapresent) Created and produced by Gustavo Rodriguez & Ali Silva Additional production by Daniel Graves (@thedanielgraves) & Greg Russ Written by Ali Silva...
Aug 29, 2016•27 min
When it comes to macabre and mysterious musings, the name Alexander Woollcott does not immediately come to mind — which makes this week’s tale “Moonlight Sonata” all the more affecting. Dim the lights as you hear James Rieser perform this minor key masterpiece of dread and demented horror. Hosted by Ali Silva (@alisilvapresent) Read and performed by James Rieser (@thejamesrieser) Created and produced by Gustavo Rodriguez & Ali Silva Additional production by Daniel Graves (@thedanielgraves) &...
Aug 22, 2016•12 min
Take a journey this week with our own Mary Murphy for a rare glimpse into the darker side of Dylan Thomas’ psyche with this sordid little tale of madness and murder. Also included in this episode is a reading of Thomas’ evergreen “Do Not Go Gentle Into That Good Night.” Hosted by Ali Silva (@alisilvapresent) Read and performed by Mary Murphy Created and produced by Gustavo Rodriguez & Ali Silva Additional production by Daniel Graves (@thedanielgraves) & Greg Russ Written by Silbin Sandov...
Aug 15, 2016•17 min
This week Ali Silva treats us to a rich performance of Edgar Allan Poe’s the “Oval Portrait” — perhaps the macabre master’s shortest tale (as well as one of his most haunting and evocative) paired with a recitation of the sinister poem “The Haunted Palace.” Hosted by James Rieser (@thejamesrieser) Read and performed by Ali Silva (@alisilvapresent) Created and produced by Gustavo Rodriguez & Ali Silva Additional production by Daniel Graves (@thedanielgraves) & Greg Russ Written by Silbin ...
Aug 08, 2016•16 min
This week we celebrate the birthday (1st of August, 1862) of M.R. James, the Mozart of the modern tale of terror with a special reading of this insidious little chiller. Beware: like the best work of M.R. James this one really sneaks up on you! Not to worry, our own James Rieser is here to walk you through it… Hosted by Ali Silva (@alisilvapresent) Read and performed by James Rieser (@thejamesrieser) Created and produced by Gustavo Rodriguez & Ali Silva Additional production by Daniel Graves...
Aug 01, 2016•20 min
“The Midnight Reading” is a weekly summer supplemental series of dramatic readings of lost classics from the world of dark literature that have inspired our show, Fireside Mystery Theatre. We also want to encourage our listeners to embrace the joy of books and to build their own collection of dark literature. Our debut episode shines a spotlight on the horror master Ambrose Bierce with his strange and disturbing tale “A Fruitless Assignment” and his dark poem “Weather.” Hosted by Ali Silva (@ali...
Jul 27, 2016•13 min
For our season two finale we're wrapping up a special gift just for mother with strange tales of maternal mayhem, menace, and mystery. Recorded live at The Slipper Room on May 29th, 2016 Cast: Ali Silva (@alisilvapresent) Courtenay Gillean Cholovich (@thegoodfalconer) Eirik Davey-Gislason Allison Guinn (@a_guinner) Bill Heidrich (@cirdie) Alain Laforest Kacie Laforest Mary Murphy Michael Pate (@michaeldpate) Annabelle Rollison James Rieser Musical Interludes: Martina DaSilva (@ladybugsjazzband) ...
Jun 08, 2016•1 hr 43 min
What's happening to the little coastal town of Sunken Harbor? A peaceful calm is about to betray something deeply unsettling ready to step out from the forests, the fields and the shoreline... Recorded live at The Slipper Room on April 24th, 2016 Cast: Ali Silva (@alisilvapresent) Courtenay Gillean Cholovich (@thegoodfalconer) Eirik Davey-Gislason Alain Laforest Kacie Laforest Mary Murphy Michael Pate (@michaeldpate) James Rieser Musical Interludes: Martina DaSilva (@ladybugsjazzband) Opera Cowg...
May 18, 2016•1 hr 29 min
