A sweltering summer day heralds ominous premonitions for a struggling artist in William Fryer Harvey's eerie short story. The Midnight Reading is a special summer series of dramatic readings of lost classics from the world of macabre fiction th

"Grace"

Apr 23rd, 2023 23m

We hope you enjoy this Southern Gothic-flavored special presentation from Fireside Mystery Productions! "Grace" Written & performed by Allison Guinn Original Music: Allison Guinn — Autoharp & Dulcimer Amelia Cormack — Fiddle Additional music (A

Winter Solstice with The Three

Dec 25th, 2022 24m 52s

Happy Holidaze, one and all!Your three favorite witches celebrate the most wonderful night of the year — the winter solstice."Winter Solstice with The Three" Written by Lizz Leiser & Kacie Laforest Featured cast: Kacie Laforest as Lucille Mary

53.2 1918/2020: "Lovesick"

Apr 25th, 2021 30m 29s

The tales of two pairs of lovers separated by time and history reveal a haunting parallel. “Lovesick” is the second installment of our pandemic series, 1918/2020, original audio plays inspired by the past and present. Cast featured in this epis

52.4 The Ride Sharers: "The Tunnel"

Jan 3rd, 2021 28m 57s

Difficult times intensify for the Schnell ride-sharing company. Troubled CEO Frederick Albans searches in desperation for an exit strategy. “The Tunnel” is the sordid conclusion to our four-part series, The Ride Sharers. It was taped live on st

Holiday Reflections

Dec 25th, 2020 1m 33s

Here's a delightful little stocking stuffer for our dear listeners. It was recorded live in NYC on 11/17/19. "Holiday Reflections" Written & performed by David LintonMusic by Nico Sleator With much gratitude and love,Fireside Mystery TheatreAud

52.3 The Ride Sharers: "Anywhere You Want to Go"

Dec 6th, 2020 35m 11s

A surly driver for the Schnell ride-sharing company acquires a brand new sense of direction.“Anywhere You Want to Go” is the third of our four-part series, The Ride Sharers. It was taped live on stage in NYC in December 2018. This episode is sp

52.2 The Ride Sharers: "Schnell's Bells"

Nov 22nd, 2020 47m 11s

A powerful, hard-nosed businesswoman gets more than she bargained for when she decides to try the Schnell ride-sharing app. “Schnell’s Bells” is the second of our four-part series, The Ride Sharers. It was taped live on stage in NYC in December

47.4 In the Garden: "The Cabbage Patch Kid"

Oct 11th, 2020 39m 19s

A woman discovers an unconventional method to overcome infertility. TW: miscarriage, pregnancy loss"The Cabbage Patch Kid" is the final episode (finally released!) from an earlier series cultivated on a little plot of land that was our 2019/202

Anita's Pandemic Advice: Astral Distancing

Apr 26th, 2020 3m 10s

Your friendly neighborhood fortune teller Anita has some more, um, peculiar advice for you as we all continue to adjust to weathering a pandemic.Social distancing works! And it is so important to adhere to those guidelines as we battle the spre

50.2 She's a Killer Queen: "The Murder of Belle Gunness"

Mar 22nd, 2020 47m 16s

A local widow fears for her life when a murderous farmhand threatens vengeance against her. But perhaps there’s more to this comely widow than meets the eye. . . . "The Murder of Belle Gunness" is the second episode from our fabulous true-crime

48.2 Holiday Haunts 2019: "Gryla & The Yule Lads"

1 Jan 5th, 2020 24m 40s

A couple of spoiled hipster brats get a new babysitter for the holidays. "Gryla & The Yule Lads" is another of our Holiday Haunts for 2019. It was recorded live in NYC on 11/17/19. We wish for all of our listeners a very happy and healthy new y

45.1 Fireside Fairy Tales: "Lorna Tree"

Aug 11th, 2019 28m 37s

Fairy-tale stepmothers: truly evil or just given a bum rap? This original play is inspired by "The Juniper Tree" by the Brothers Grimm. "Lorna Tree" is one of four Fireside Fairy Tales recorded live on May 26th, 2019. Cast featured in this epis

41.3 Secret Lovers: "To Thine Own Self Be True"

Mar 3rd, 2019 44m 42s

Why is it that to her best and closest friends, Monica's strange new girlfriend seems awfully familiar?"To Thine Own Self Be True" was recorded live on January 27th, 2019. It’s the third tale from our racy audio romp, **Secret Lovers**.This epi

34.1 The Female of The Species: "Hercule Meets His Maker"

1 Mar 11th, 2018 28m 58s

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.F

33.2 The Master's Hand: "The Divine Gift"

1 Feb 4th, 2018 51m 37s

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

33.1 The Master's Hand: "Tuesday Art Group"

Jan 18th, 2018 15m 6s

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

32.4 Holiday Haunts 2017: "The To-Do List"

Dec 30th, 2017 24m 13s

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

The Midnight Reading: "The Affair at 7, Rue de M"

Aug 16th, 2017 22m 32s

Perhaps the most bizarre aspect of this strange tale of the supernatural, is the fact that it was written by none other than the "giant of American letters," John Steinbeck. It's a true hidden gem. "The Affair at 7, Rue de M," read by Ali Silva

The Midnight Reading: "The Dancing Partner"

Jul 19th, 2017 21m 46s

PREMIERE EPISODE. A young woman is invited to waltz with a mechanical beau in Jerome K. Jerome’s grotesque short story, “The Dancing Partner.”This episode is sponsored by ZipRecruiter! Find out today why ZipRecruiter has been used by businesses

55.4 Nightfall on the Nutmeg State: "The Confession of Amy Archer Gilligan"

Dec 24th, 2023 32m 54s

A late-night confession over a glass of ice-cold lemonade that is definitely not poisoned"The Confession of Amy Archer Gilligan" is the fouth and final episode from our recent return to the live stage! Nightfall on the Nutmeg State is an origin

Winter Solstice with The Three (re-release)

Dec 21st, 2023 24m 16s

Well, well, it's that time of year again! Happy Holidaze, one and all!Your three favorite witches celebrate the most wonderful night of the year — the winter solstice."Winter Solstice with The Three" Written by Lizz Leiser & Kacie Laforest Feat

55.3 Nightfall on the Nutmeg State: "Little Miss 1565"

Dec 10th, 2023 33m 49s

A traveling circus goes up in flames, leaving an unsettling mystery in its ashes. "Little Miss 1565" is the third of four episodes from our recent return to the live stage! Nightfall on the Nutmeg State is an original series crafted from the lo

55.2 Nightfall on the Nutmeg State: "The Grave of Midnight Mary"

Nov 26th, 2023 40m 22s

Necromancy! Nightmares! Witchcraft! And other ways to celebrate your sister’s engagement. "The Grave of Midnight Mary" is the second of four episodes from our recent return to the live stage! Nightfall on the Nutmeg State is an original series

55.1 Nightfall on the Nutmeg State: "Old Wolf Put"

Nov 12th, 2023 16m 39s

BEHOLD! The very first episode from our 10/13/23 live show is here — our first return to the live stage since February 2020! Where did all the wolves in Connecticut go? Only Israel Putnam knows. "Old Wolf Put" is the first of four episodes from