Fireside Mystery Theatre

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 Ma...

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 Lafores...

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 [...

"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:/...

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 La...

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 a...

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...

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...

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 Do...

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 K...

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...

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...

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\...

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...

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) an...

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) a...

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...

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...

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! Fin...

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 @fif...

Our 4th season premiere is a four-part series about the ill-fated Cathedral School of St. Thaddeus. It's a sinister after-school special we call “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 size...

Three startling vignettes by Ambrose Bierce convincingly draw us into the greater depths of the supernatural. Recorded live at the New York Public Library 53rd Street on March 9, 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 candidates with immediate results. FMT listeners can try it for free...

Norbert Pearlroth, the head researcher for Ripley's Believe It or Not, finds himself at the center of a mystery too strange, too sinister, too dangerous... ...too dangerous to be true. Thrill to this revivification of a classic Fireside chiller. Recorded live at the New York Public Library 53rd Street on March 9, 2017. Please take a minute to check out http://podcastlistener.com /fireside to fill...

Fact meets fantasy in this original radio play where we celebrate the artist, entrepreneur and fascinating character that is Madame Marie Tussaud. We venture beyond the tourist attraction in this historical fiction inspired by the colorful life and career of this captivating woman. Recorded live at the New York Public Library 53rd Street on March 9, 2017. Featured in the cast: Ali Silva as Madame...

A short prologue from our special live show recorded at the New York Public Library at 53rd Street this past spring, it's a small taste of fascinating and spooky though little known New York City lore and history. Stay tuned for upcoming episodes from FMT Live at the NYPL! Recorded March 9, 2017. Featured in the cast: Eirik Davey-Gislason as John Mary Murphy as Maribel Allison Guinn as Betsy “The...