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 a...
Aug 05, 2018•35 min
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: J...
Jul 15, 2018•35 min
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. Prescriptio...
Jul 01, 2018•28 min
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 Belfa...
Jun 18, 2018•32 min
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://thewallbrea...
Jun 10, 2018•34 min
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. Pre...
Jun 03, 2018•30 min
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...
May 21, 2018•23 min
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 Elizabet...
May 13, 2018•34 min
Nellie Bly will do anything and go anywhere to get a story — even if it means spending a night in a "haunted" house... To celebrate World Book Day, all of our FMT merch is on sale from 4/23 to 4/25! [Click here]( https://www.teepublic.com/c/_wl5Hnx2mMPRxKD55t3Zqg?redirect= /stores/firesidemysterytheatre) or use code **READ30** at check out. [firesidemysterytheatre.com/merch]( https://www.firesidemysterytheatre.com/merch) "February 4th, 1894: Nellie Bly & The Ghost" is the third of four insta...
Apr 23, 2018•32 min
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 ...
Apr 15, 2018•43 min
Nellie Bly lands the interview of a lifetime. But the juiciest bits of it are stated off the record... The first 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 Mary Murphy as Susan B. Anthony Eirik Davey-Gislason as The Newspaper Barker & Seller Mary Murphy, Alain Laforest, Kacie Laforest & Gustavo Rodriguez as The Newspaper Readers Music...
Apr 08, 2018•21 min
Perpetual slouch Phil Bowers hopes to make his good fortune by trying to unravel the mystery of an enigmatic door. Based on the short story by Charlotte Riddell. "The Open Door" is a radio play from our live show, **The Female of The Species**, recorded 2/25/18 at The Slipper Room in NYC. Featured in the cast: Michael Pate as Phil Bowers Kacie Laforest at Jackie James Rieser as Fryer Alain Laforest as Mr. Carrison Rashmi Singh as Patty James Kleinmann as Mr. Ladlow Ali Silva as Evelyn David Lint...
Apr 01, 2018•35 min
There is no love lost between the Duke and Duchess Ercole. A sinner's cruel fate is set in stone. Based on the short story by Edith Wharton. This episode (our 100th!) is brought to you by **Audible**, provider of an amazing and unmatched selection of audiobooks and audio products available to listen on any device. FMT listeners can get a free audiobook with a 30-day trial membership! Just go to [**audible.com/fireside**]( https://www.audible.com/fireside) or **text FIRESIDE to 500-500**! "The Du...
Mar 25, 2018•41 min
"If you hear me once…then you'll hear me again…" The words of a strange song haunt the waking thoughts of a woman. Based on the short story by Vernon Lee. 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. "Encore in the East Vil...
Mar 18, 2018•31 min
It seems there is only one man who can locate one of the world's greatest writers when she's gone missing… "Hercule Meets His Maker" is a radio play from our live show, **The Female of The Species**, recorded 2/25/18 at The Slipper Room in NYC. Featured in the cast: Ali Silva as Agatha Christie James Kleinmann as Hercule Poirot Rashmi Singh as Miss Marple Alain Laforest as Tommy Beresford Kacie Laforest as Tuppence Beresford Michael Pate as Parker Pyne James Rieser as Captain Hastings Lauren Eld...
Mar 11, 2018•29 min
Our saga at Sunken Harbor continues from our last outing in the creepy town: ["The Cradle of Aviation" (ep 28.2)]( https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/28-2-sunken-harbor-the-cradle-of-aviation/id931302188?i=1000389441261&mt=2 ). A retired wax sculptor is drawn into a very curious assignment. Meanwhile, our usual motley crew of locals muddles through the aftermath of a tragedy… "Sunken Harbor: We are the Clay" is a radio play from our live show, The Master's Hand, recorded 12/10/17 at The Sli...
Mar 04, 2018•40 min
How about a truly twisted take on a much loved fairy tale? In our version, Geppetto has much to answer for… "Another Pinocchio" is a radio play from our live show, **The Master's Hand**, recorded 12/10/17 at The Slipper Room in NYC. Featured in the cast: David Linton as The Woodcutter Michael Pate as Salvatore Eirik Davey-Gislason as Geppetto Ali Silva as Pinocchio James Rieser as The Mayor Alain Laforest as Alonzo Mary Murphy as Bella Kacie Laforest as Lizabeta Gustavo Rodriguez as The Farmer T...
Feb 11, 2018•42 min
In Ancient Greece, two brothers stand at the center of a drama that will affect the very nature of life, art, and humanity… "The Divine Gift" is a radio play from our live show, **The Master's Hand**, recorded 12/10/17 at The Slipper Room in NYC. Featured in the cast: Eirik Davey-Gislason as Mendacius, Marcus & Urania Mary Murphy as Beatus, Bonnie & Terpsichore Ali Silva as Calliope & The Stranger Kacie Laforest as Erato & Apate David Linton as The Tour Guide, Clio & Odysseus...
Feb 04, 2018•52 min
A formidable presence distracts a gathering of grey-haired painters… "Tuesday Art Group" is our first episode of 2018 and a small taste of what's to come from a show where we muse on the creepier side of artists and their art, creators and their creations. The Master's Hand was recorded live 12/10/17 at The Slipper Room in NYC. Featured in the cast: Eirik Davey-Gislason as Stu Kacie Laforest as Dorothy Mary Murphy as Liz David Linton as Ian Michael Pate as Berto Alain Laforest as Jimbo James Rie...
Jan 18, 2018•15 min
Vicky Simsbury embarks on a journey through loneliness and loss to find love and self-discovery with the help of someone from beyond. Holiday Haunts 2017 was recorded live 11/26/17 at The Slipper Room in NYC. Featured in the cast: Ali Silva as Vicky David Linton as Fred the Postman Eirik Davey-Gislason as Stan Kacie Laforest as Anne-Marie Michael Pate as Kevin Alain Laforest as Dr. Vincent James Kleinmann as Harold Musical performance: "Christmas Lullaby" by Peggy Lee & Cy Colman performed b...
Dec 30, 2017•24 min
Sherri Dawes is the new software engineer at Spry Industries, and she's arrived just in time for the company's epic holiday party… This episode is sponsored by Fifth and Maiden! Check out the official jeweler of FMT on Instagram @fifthandmaiden and fifthandmaiden.com. Get 15% off plus free tax and shipping in the 48 states when you request "a bit of shimmer…" Holiday Haunts 2017 was recorded live 11/26/17 at The Slipper Room in NYC. Featured in the cast: Kacie Laforest as Sherri Dawes Ali Silva ...
Dec 22, 2017•25 min
Door to door they go to sing songs of holiday cheer… But has this cranky crew of carolers stayed out a bit too late? This episode is sponsored by Design My Soap! Create your very own all-natural bar soaps that are just right for you! Choose from different formulas, scents, and exfoliants that work best for you and your skin type. Go to https://www.DesignMySoap.com and get a free Fireside Mystery Theatre-branded vegan lip balm when you use the coupon code FIRESIDE at checkout! Holiday Haunts 2017...
Dec 14, 2017•20 min
Sometimes no matter how hard you try to be good for Santa, there's always someone…or something…there to lead you astray. This episode is sponsored by BarkBox! Treat your furry BFF to new and exciting treats and toys every month! Go to http://barkbox.com/mystery and get a FREE EXTRA MONTH of BarkBox, when you subscribe to a 6 or 12 month plan! FMT merch sale! All tees on sale for $14 through 12/13\. Get them Xmas prezzies for yourself or your beloved FMT fan at http://firesidemysterytheatre.com/m...
Dec 07, 2017•34 min
An eccentric professor and his reluctant grad student enter into a secret society to play a strange card game with perilously high stakes. Adapted from a story by Robert Louis Stevenson... This episode is sponsored by BarkBox! Treat your furry BFF to new and exciting treats and toys every month! Go to http://barkbox.com/mystery and get a FREE EXTRA MONTH of BarkBox, when you subscribe to a 6 or 12 month plan! FMT merch is 25% off through 12/2 with coupon code GIVEME25! Go to http://firesidemyste...
Nov 30, 2017•43 min
In the days of the Old West, a colorful group of characters find their fates intertwine upon a Mississippi riverboat casino... This episode is sponsored by Fifth and Maiden! Check out the official jeweler of FMT on Instagram @fifthandmaiden and fifthandmaiden.com. Get 15% off plus free tax and shipping in the 48 states when you request "a bit of shimmer..." Black Friday merch sale today (11/24) and Cyber Monday sale (11/26-11/28)! http://firesidemysterytheatre.com/merch : All FMT logo T-shirts a...
Nov 24, 2017•34 min
The bright lights of the carnival and the shadows they conceal lure a man into a fevered nightmare... This episode is sponsored by BarkBox! Treat your furry best friend to new and exciting treats and toys every month! Go to http://barkbox.com/mystery and get a FREE EXTRA MONTH of BarkBox, when you subscribe to a 6 or 12 month plan! Check out our Black Friday merch sale next week (11/22 to 11/24) at http://firesidemysterytheatre.com/merch : All FMT logo T-shirts are $14 plus many more deals! "Gam...
Nov 16, 2017•31 min
For some, all they need to work out a gambling addiction is just a little scratch... This episode is sponsored by ZipRecruiter! Try it for free at ZipRecruiter.com/FIRESIDE. ZipRecruiter. The smartest way to hire. Check out our PRE-Black Friday merch sale next week (Monday 11/13 to Friday 11/17) at http://firesidemysterytheatre.com/merch : All FMT logo T-shirts are $14 plus many more deals! "Games of Chance" was recorded live at The Slipper Room in NYC on Sunday, October 29th 2017. Featured in t...
Nov 09, 2017•19 min
Miss Ebbet has a sinister plot of her own and weaves it into her school production of the tragic play “The Duchess of Malfi.” “The Field House” is the fourth and final part of our original tale, “Sing The Old Alma Mater.” Musical performance: “One More Try” by George Michael, performed by Nicole Zuraitis accompanied by Jason Teborek. Poem: “The Core Curriculum” by Dr. David Linton was read by the author. Recorded live at The Bickford Theatre at The Morris Museum in Morristown, New Jersey on Sund...
Nov 02, 2017•40 min
A strange and secretive society, The Red Line Club, threatens to come between a group of good friends. The peculiar tale of the Cathedral School of St. Thaddeus continues in this third part of our original story, “Sing The Old Alma Mater.” Recorded live at The Bickford Theatre at The Morris Museum in Morristown, New Jersey on Sunday, October 1st 2017. This episode is sponsored by ZipRecruiter! Find out today why ZipRecruiter has been used by businesses of ALL sizes to find the most qualified job...
Oct 26, 2017•38 min
The past blurs with the present as we explore the strange and tragic past of the Cathedral School of St. Thaddeus. “Curious,” “odd,” and “peculiar” are words that come to mind as we dive into Part 2 of “Sing The Old Alma Mater.” This episode is sponsored by Fifth and Maiden, the official jeweler of Fireside Mystery Theatre. For "a bit of shimmer" go to: http://fifthandmaiden.com and Instagram @fifthandmaiden Musical performance: “My Old School” written by Donald Fagen and Walter Becker, performe...
Oct 18, 2017•25 min
