Fireside Mystery Theatre

For our final installment: an elegiac tale of summer's end that slyly reveals a creeping, inevitable menace. A masterstroke penned by the great Shirley Jackson. The Midnight Reading is a special summer series of dramatic readings of lost classics from the world of macabre fiction that have inspired our show, Fireside Mystery Theatre. We hope to encourage you, dear listeners, to embrace the joy of...

Two startling pieces of supernatural non-fiction by Arthur Conan Doyle: "The Ghost of The Moat" & "A London Ghost." The Midnight Reading is a special summer series of dramatic readings of lost classics from the world of macabre fiction that have inspired our show, Fireside Mystery Theatre. We hope to encourage you, dear listeners, to embrace the joy of books and to build your own collection of dar...

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, will delight and terrify in equal measure. The Midnight Reading is a special summer series of dramatic readings of lost classics from the world of macabre...

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 that have inspired our show, Fireside Mystery Theatre. We hope to encourage you, dear listeners, to embrace the joy of books and to build your own collection...

Give ear to Charles Perrault’s original fairy tale of the infamous serial killer. Included is an even more chilling account of the historical figure upon whom this frightening character was based.  The Midnight Reading is a special summer series of dramatic readings of lost classics from the world of macabre fiction that have inspired our show, Fireside Mystery Theatre. We hope to encourage you, d...

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 of ALL sizes to find the most qualified job candidates with immediate results. FMT listeners can try it for free by going to ZipRecruiter.com/FIRESIDE. Th...

Can the eccentric and strange mystic seers Sabella and Nancy help a desperate woman find her missing nephew? Part of “Some People You Might Know,” recorded live at The Slipper Room in New York City on Sunday, May 28th 2017. This episode is sponsored by Fifth and Maiden! Check out the official jeweler of FMT at http://fifthandmaiden.com and on Instagram @fifthandmaiden. Mention you’re a Fireside li...

The members of the extreme eating Gastronomers Club pay a visit to some "sin eaters" living in rural America for the ultimate dining experience. Part of “Some People You Might Know,” recorded live at The Slipper Room in New York City on Sunday, May 28th 2017. This episode is sponsored by ZipRecruiter! Find out today why ZipRecruiter has been used by businesses of ALL sizes to find the most qualifi...

Something spotted in the skies above Sunken Harbor draws several townsfolk into the center of an eerie mystery. Part of “Some People You Might Know,” recorded live at The Slipper Room in New York City on Sunday, May 28th 2017. Featured in the cast: James Rieser as Mr. Sheldon Ali Silva as Mayor Diana Belfair Michael Pate as Cobra Kleinman/The One Who Asks Annabelle Rollison as Cissy Alain LaForest...

Julie and Evan listen to the radio as they take a moonlit drive along the back roads of Sunken Harbor. Prologue to “Some People You Might Know,” recorded live at The Slipper Room in New York City on Sunday, May 28th 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 resul...

Evelyn, the most popular singer at the Cavendish Club, has been knocking ‘em dead lately. A little too dead. This episode is sponsored by HelloFresh! Get $30 off your first week of HelloFresh. Visit hellofresh.com and enter promo code FIRESIDE30. Get cooking! Recorded live at The Slipper Room as part of our show, “An Ear for Music,” on Sunday, April 30th 2017. Also featuring a musical performance...

Nothing can ever keep Karen and Zachary apart — as long as their favorite song is playing… Also featuring a musical performance by Susan O’Dea accompanied by Jason Yeager: “A Lover’s Concerto” written by Sandy Linzer & Denny Randell. Recorded live at The Slipper Room as part of our show, “An Ear for Music,” on Sunday, April 30th 2017. Featured in the cast: Ali Silva as Karen Eirik Davey-Gislason a...

Joyce and her brother Jimmy inherit a musical clock that seems to take time as well as tell it… Also featuring a musical performance by Susan O’Dea accompanied by Jason Yeager: “Music, Music, Music” written by Stephen Weiss & Bernie Baum. This episode is sponsored by Fifth and Maiden. Check out the official jeweler of FMT at http://fifthandmaiden.com and on Instagram @fifthandmaiden. Mention you’r...

Eddie and Leena receive a strange lesson on musical instruments from a classical string quartet. Recorded live at The Slipper Room as part of our show, “An Ear for Music,” on Sunday, April 30th 2017. Featured in the cast: Michael Pate as Eddie Kacie LaForest as Leena Mary Murphy as Jana James Rieser as the cellist Eirik Davey-Gislason as the first violinist Bill Heidrich as the second violinist Na...

Ali Silva and James Rieser share some interesting trivia and anecdotes that inspired the writing of FMT’s most recent live show. Coming May 17, the first of four weekly podcast episodes from “An Ear For Music.” FMT Merchandise is now available! Go to http://www.firesidemysterytheatre.com/merch and grab some swag to support the show. Written by Silbin Sandovar Audio editing by Ali Silva FMT theme m...

An eerie imagining of what might have happened in the true-life mystery of wealthy New York socialite Dorothy Arnold, who vanished in 1910 never to be seen again. Also featuring a musical performance by Silbin Sandovar: “Vaya Con Dios” written by Larry Russell, Inez James & Buddy Pepper Recorded live at The Slipper Room as part of our “Missing Persons” show on Sunday, March 26th 2017. It takes gre...

Shana learns that while there’s no use crying over spilt milk, the photo on the carton staring back at her holds another story altogether… Also featuring a musical performance by Allison Guinn: "Have You Seen Her?"written by Eugene Record & Barbara Acklin. Recorded live at The Slipper Room as part of our “Missing Persons” show on Sunday, March 26th 2017. This episode is sponsored by Blue Apron! Go...

It’s last call at the bar, but before the last shot is poured, a few eerie accounts of strange disappearances will be shared in secret. Also featuring a musical performance by Silbin Sandovar: “Gone” written by Smokey Rogers. Recorded live at The Slipper Room as part of our “Missing Persons” show on Sunday, March 26th 2017. This episode is sponsored by Fifth and Maiden. Check out the official jewe...

Who is this lady of the highway? If you happen to see her — what is it exactly that she wants to show you? FMT Merchandise is now available! Go to http://www.firesidemysterytheatre.com/merch and grab some swag to support the show. Recorded live at The Slipper Room as part of our “Missing Persons” show on Sunday, March 26th 2017. Featured in the cast: Bill Heidrich as the man Mary Murphy as the wom...

A tale of life, love, and laughter in the face of the inevitable among a group of senior citizens. Also featuring a musical performance by Annabelle Rollison of “The Unquiet Grave.” For our amazing FMT listeners, Audible is offering a free audiobook download with a free 30-day trial to give you the chance to check out their fantastic service. Go to AudibleTrial.com/FIRESIDE and browse their over 1...

Two long lost lovers reunite and discover they can carry on a passionate affair while still many miles apart… Also featuring a musical performance by Allison Guinn and Silbin Sandovar: “All I Have To Do Is Dream” written by Felice and Boudleaux Bryant. Featured in the cast: Eirik Davey-Gislason as Tom Ali Silva as Mary Noelle Mary Murphy as Candy James Rieser as Darren Allison Guinn as The Guide M...

Inspector Terry and his dutiful constable Thomas find themselves to be a little out of their depth as they are called to the Dockeray home to investigate a strange theft. They unearth something far more sinister in the process… Also featuring a musical performance by Silbin Sandovar: “Among My Souvenirs” written by Edgar Leslie & Lawrence Wright, and “I Still Miss Someone” written by Johnny Cash &...

How can the persistent aroma of roses be explained on a long-deserted lot in a crumbled city… where there are no flowers to be found? For our amazing FMT listeners, Audible is offering a free audiobook download with a free 30-day trial to give you the chance to check out their fantastic service. Go to AudibleTrial.com/FIRESIDE and browse their over 180,000 titles. You can listen anytime, anywhere...

The third and final chapter of “Snowbound In Sunken Harbor.” Mayor Belfair, Sheriff Ulster & Mr. Sheldon are confronted with the unnerving mystery of the historic Chappy House. Episode 24.4 is Part 3 of our Snowbound in Sunken Harbor show performed live at The Slipper Room on Sunday, January 29th, 2017. Also featuring a musical performance by Martina DaSilva accompanied by Jason Yeager: “Snowbird”...

Mayor Belfair has a strange encounter while stuck in a train car on the Long Island Rail Road. Sheriff Ulster and Mr. Sheldon brave the storm to rescue a downed snowplow. And can it be that the occultist Simon Perdido has returned with new intentions both cryptic and sinister? Episode 24.3 is Part 2 of our Snowbound in Sunken Harbor show performed live at The Slipper Room on Sunday, January 29th,...