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Fireside Mystery Theatre

234 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 months ago - ★★★★ - 612 ratings

Fireside Mystery Theatre is dark, funny, strange, and a little weird! We're original audio drama deeply inspired by old-time radio theatre with a decidedly modern macabre sensibility!

Many of our episodes feature a full cast, a live, improvised score, and musical acts that complement our anthology of stories grouped in thematic series.

Join host Ms. Ali Silva and with her amazing company of actors and musicians for this varied series of thrilling and chilling tales!

Also from Fireside Mystery Productions: The Midnight Reading, a special recurring series of dramatic readings of lost classics from the world of macabre fiction that have inspired our show.

For more information, merchandise and upcoming live shows visit our website.
http://www.firesidemysterytheatre.com

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Episodes

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

December 24, 2023 13:00 - 32 minutes - 30.1 MB

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 original series crafted from the lore and legends of the great state of Connecticut — and it was performed live at The Westport Library in Westport, CT, on Friday the 13th of October, 2023. Written by Lizz Leiser with Kacie Laforest Featured cast: Kacie ...

Winter Solstice with The Three (re-release)

December 21, 2023 21:30 - 24 minutes - 22.2 MB

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 Featured cast: Kacie Laforest as Lucille Mary Murphy as Chloe Ali Silva as Alma Allison Guinn as Adele Demon Spawn: Alain Laforest, Eirik Davey-Gislason, Ricardo Delgado Directed by Lizz Leiser The Three theme music composed by Ari Kessler ...

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

December 10, 2023 13:00 - 33 minutes - 31 MB

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 lore and legends of the great state of Connecticut — and it was performed live at The Westport Library in Westport, CT, on Friday the 13th of October, 2023. Written by Silbin Sandovar Featured cast: Eirik Davey-Gislason as Emmett Kelly Alain Laf...

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

November 26, 2023 13:00 - 40 minutes - 37 MB

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 crafted from the lore and legends of the great state of Connecticut — and it was performed live at The Westport Library in Westport, CT, on Friday the 13th of October, 2023. Written by Lizz Leiser and Kacie Laforest Featured cast: Kacie Laforest ...

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

November 12, 2023 13:00 - 16 minutes - 15.2 MB

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 our recent return to the live stage! Nightfall on the Nutmeg State is an original series crafted from the lore and legends of the great state of Connecticut — and it was performed live at The Westport Library in Westport, CT, on Friday the 13th of ...

"Grace"

April 23, 2023 12:00 - 23 minutes - 21.1 MB

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 (Artlist.io): Matooma — Infinite Emptiness Alon Ohana — Clean Talk, Short Version B Produced by Ali Silva for Fireside Mystery Productions Additional production assistance by Faith R. Johnson, Allison Guinn, Mary Murphy & Gustavo Rodriguez A...

Winter Solstice with The Three

December 25, 2022 13:00 - 24 minutes - 22.8 MB

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 Murphy as Chloe Ali Silva as Alma Allison Guinn as Adele Demon Spawn: Alain Laforest, Eirik Davey-Gislason, Ricardo Delgado Directed by Lizz Leiser The Three theme music composed by Ari Kessler Additional music courtesy of Artlist.io i...

54.5 Yours Truly: "Ambrose"

October 09, 2022 13:00 - 23 minutes - 21.8 MB

The true story of the disappearance of a famous author gets entangled in a dark otherworldly fantasy. The final entry in our “Yours Truly” series. "Ambrose" Written by Silbin Sandovar Featured cast: James Rieser as Ambrose Bierce Ali Silva as Lora Eirik Davey-Gislason as Paul Alain Laforest as Herb Hovick Kacie Laforest as Lila Lee Hovick Directed by Kacie Laforest Post-production & sound design: Kacie Laforest Audio engineering & musical scoring: Wayne Silver & The Ice Plant S...

54.4 Yours Truly: "Electric Feel"

February 20, 2022 13:00 - 31 minutes - 29 MB

An AI service for historical figures seems a perfect resource for a last-minute school report. That is, until things get weird. This is the fourth episode from our Yours Truly series. "Electric Feel" Written by Gabriella Miyares Featured cast: Ricardo Delgado as Zayden James Rieser as Nikola Tesla and The Teacher Co-directed by Ali Silva & Kacie Laforest Music and sound design by Nico Sleator Produced by Gustavo Rodriguez & Ali Silva Production operations: Lizz Leiser Social me...

54.3 Yours Truly: "The Archives of H.A.N.D. — The Plague Doctor Debacle"

January 16, 2022 13:00 - 23 minutes - 21.8 MB

An exhausted ER doctor seeks counsel from an undead plague doctor or anyone, really — she’s just so tired. This is the third installment of "The Archives of H.A.N.D.", a miniseries within our latest collection, Yours Truly. "The Archives of H.A.N.D. — The Plague Doctor Debacle" Written by Lizz Leiser, Chris Woolsey & Kacie Laforest Featured cast: Michael Pate as H.A.N.D. Agent Kyle Davison Mary Murphy as the Real Medical Doctor Rachel Stevens Ali Silva as H.A.N.D. Hold Voice of Hell...

54.2 Yours Truly: "The Archives of H.A.N.D. — The Jack T. Ripper Dilemma"

December 12, 2021 13:00 - 35 minutes - 32 MB

An extraordinary gentleman seeks his heart's desire and meets his murderous hero. This is the second installment of "The Archives of H.A.N.D.", a miniseries within our latest collection, Yours Truly. "The Archives of H.A.N.D. — The Jack T. Ripper Dilemma" Written by Lizz Leiser & Chris Woolsey Featured cast: Chris Woolsey as Adam Q. Masterson Michael Pate as H.A.N.D. Agent Kyle Davison James Kleinmann as Jack T. Richardson III Co-directed by Ali Silva, Lizz Leiser & Kacie Laforest...

54.1 Yours Truly: "The Archives of H.A.N.D. — The Liz B. Situation"

November 07, 2021 13:00 - 31 minutes - 29.2 MB

A promising young woman finds an unlikely, undead mentor. This is the first installment of "The Archives of H.A.N.D.", a miniseries within our latest collection, Yours Truly. "The Archives of H.A.N.D. — The Liz B. Situation" Written by Lizz Leiser & Kacie Laforest Featured cast: Kacie Laforest as Rebecca-Sage Ellis-White Michael Pate as H.A.N.D Agent Kyle Davison Ali Silva as The Blood Countess, Elizabeth Bathory Directed by Ali Silva, Lizz Leiser & Kacie Laforest Intro music co...

Happy 10th Anniversary, FMT!

October 31, 2021 12:00 - 7 minutes - 7.25 MB

Did you know that the little nugget of what was to become our beloved Fireside Mystery Theatre was born on this day TEN years ago? But of course, we're Hallowe'en babies! Join Anita for a little walk down memory lane as she reminisces on FMT's origin story... Written by Lizz Leiser & Kacie Laforest Music by Nico Sleator Produced by Gustavo Rodriguez & Ali Silva Production operations: Lizz Leiser Social media: Kacie Laforest Production coordinator: Faith Johnson Audio production & so...

54 Yours Truly: Prologue

October 24, 2021 12:00 - 17 minutes - 16.1 MB

In this prologue to our next series, we muse on the practice of letter writing. Is it a lost art? When was the last time you wrote, with actual pen and paper, a love letter or a fan letter? We present two missives penned and performed by David Linton to whet your whistle for the epistolary style of our newest series, Yours Truly. "Dear Homer" & "Dear Mr. Poe" Written & performed by David Linton Directed by Ali Silva Recording engineered by Matthew Straub Intro music composed by Nico S...

53.4 1918/2020: "Facing Time"

October 03, 2021 12:00 - 34 minutes - 31.9 MB

A lonely English seaside cottage holds heartbreaking tales of pandemics past and present. "Facing Time" is the final installment in our pandemic series, 1918/2020, original audio plays inspired by surreal times. Cast featured in this episode: Chris Woolsey as C.W.C. Woolsey Kacie Laforest as Alex Mary Murphy as Sam Allison Guinn as Lizzie Ali Silva as Mary James Kleinmann as the BBC newsreader “Facing Time” written by Tim McArthur “PLOGs” written by Lizz Leiser & Chris Woolsey ...

Anita's Pandemic Advice: August 2021 Edition

August 22, 2021 12:00 - 4 minutes - 4.08 MB

Your favorite local fortune teller, Anita, is back with some peculiarly sage words of guidance for us as we all continue to weather this pandemic. Stay safe! We love you! Written by Lizz Leiser & Kacie Laforest Featuring: Ali Silva as Anita Kacie Laforest as Alexandra Music by Nico Sleator Produced by Gustavo Rodriguez & Ali Silva for Fireside Mystery Productions Production operations: Lizz Leiser Social media: Kacie Laforest Audio production & sound design: Ali Silva Copyrigh...

53.3 1918/2020: "The Carrier"

June 13, 2021 12:00 - 35 minutes - 32 MB

A carrier delivers a ticking box to an isolated mansion. What could go wrong? "The Carrier" is the third installment in our pandemic series, 1918/2020, original audio plays inspired by the past and present. Cast featured in this episode: Chris Woolsey as C.W.C. Woolsey James Kleinmann as the 1918 Carrier Eirik Davey-Gislason as the 2020 Carrier Ali Silva as the Mad Genius “The Carrier” written by Lizz Leiser & Ricardo Delgado “PLOGs” written by Lizz Leiser & Chris Woolsey Directed b...

53.2 1918/2020: "Lovesick"

April 25, 2021 12:00 - 30 minutes - 27.9 MB

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 episode: Chris Woolsey as C.W.C. Woolsey Rebecca Kopec as Elsie Ali Silva as Jackie Kacie Laforest as Ashley Alain Laforest as Kyle “Lovesick” written by Gabriella Miyares “PLOGs” written by Lizz Leiser & Chris Woolsey Directed by Ali Silva wit...

Three by FMT Resident Poet David Linton

April 11, 2021 12:00 - 8 minutes - 8.1 MB

Three poems by Fireside Mystery Theatre's resident poet, Dr. David Linton: "Dear Grandma" "The Virtual Feast" "A Digital Girl" Written & performed by David Linton Audio recording engineered by Matt Straub Produced by Ali Silva for Fireside Mystery Productions Music: Moon Waltz (1st Movement) by Francesco D'Andrea Black Cat Soiree by Bob Hart Ziggy Secret by LMOP FMT theme by Jason Graves Copyright 2021 Fireside Mystery Productions Our internet haven: https://firesidemy...

53.1 1918/2020: "The Tavern"

January 31, 2021 13:00 - 34 minutes - 31.6 MB

An old watering hole is the unsettling setting for a grisly tale of two pandemics. “The Tunnel” is the first installment of our latest series, 1918/2020, original audio plays inspired by the past and present. Cast featured in this episode: Chris Woolsey as C.W.C. Woolsey Michael Pate as Jerry Mary Murphy as Joelle Ali Silva as Barbara “The Tavern” written by Silbin Sandovar “PLOGs” written by Lizz Leiser & Chris Woolsey Directed by Gustavo Rodriguez & Ali Silva Produced by Gusta...

52.4 The Ride Sharers: "The Tunnel"

January 03, 2021 13:00 - 28 minutes - 26.4 MB

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 stage in NYC in December 2018. Cast featured in this episode: James Kleinmann as Frederick Albans Ali Silva as Ms. Sevens Alain Laforest as Jackson Ames James Rieser as Vernon Ames Mary Murphy as Lara Georges Eirik Davey-Gislason as Chuck Georg...

Holiday Reflections

December 25, 2020 21:30 - 1 minute - 1.45 MB

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 Linton Music by Nico Sleator With much gratitude and love, Fireside Mystery Theatre Audio post-production: Ali Silva Copyright 2020 Fireside Mystery Productions https://firesidemysterytheatre.com Fan our flames with your support at https://patreon.com/firesidemysterytheatre Masks! Hoodies! Other swag! http://tee.pub/lic...

48.3 Holiday Haunts: "The Donation Center"

December 21, 2020 01:00 - 27 minutes - 25.1 MB

Workers at a charity shop scheme to cherry-pick the best donated items for themselves. "The Donation Center" is one of our Holiday Haunts we unearthed from our vault of previously unreleased episodes. It was recorded live in NYC on 11/17/19. We wish all of our listeners a very happy and healthy holiday and new year! The cast featured in this episode: James Scully as Pete Kacie Laforest as Carly David Linton as Mr. Tillman Ali Silva as Sheriff Downey Alain Laforest as Deputy Floyd ...

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

December 06, 2020 13:00 - 35 minutes - 32.2 MB

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 sponsored by Brooklinen.com! Cozy into some buttery-soft sheets this winter! Get 10% off your first order plus free shipping with promo code FIRESIDE at checkout! Cast featured in this episode: Eirik Davey-Gislason as Philip Michael Pate as Tony ...

52.2 The Ride Sharers: "Schnell's Bells"

November 22, 2020 13:00 - 47 minutes - 43.1 MB

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 2018. This episode is sponsored by Brooklinen.com! Get 20% off plus free shipping with promo code FIRESIDE at checkout! Cast featured in this episode: Ali Silva as Evelyn James Rieser as Rob Crandall Michael Pate as Jacob James Kleinmann as...

52.1 The Ride Sharers: "The Disrupters"

November 08, 2020 13:00 - 20 minutes - 19.1 MB

From our dusty vault of unreleased content: an all-new series! Murder, suicide, and treachery follow the rise of Schnell, a sleek new ride-sharing app. "The Disrupters" is the first of a delightfully dark four-part series, The Ride Sharers. It was taped live on stage in NYC in December 2018. TW: suicide Cast featured in this episode: David Linton as Harold Gustavo Rodriguez as Bob Eirik Davey-Gislason as Steven, the radio talk show host James Kleinmann as Frederick Albans Kacie La...

The Midnight Reading: "The Truth, the Whole Truth, and Nothing But the Truth"

October 31, 2020 12:00 - 34 minutes - 31.5 MB

A frightening tale of the supernatural is revealed through an exchange of letters between two society women in this story by the eminent Victorian author Rhoda Broughton. The Midnight Reading is a special 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 dark literature. Support your local bookstore! H...

47.4 In the Garden: "The Cabbage Patch Kid"

October 11, 2020 12:00 - 39 minutes - 35.9 MB

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 2019/2020 season premiere, In the Garden. It may be hard to remember because last year seems like decades ago. Well, this show was recorded live in NYC on 9/29/19. The cast featured in this episode: James Rieser as Don Eirik Davey-Gislason as Chris Mic...

51.4 All Aboard! "The Smoking Car"

September 06, 2020 12:00 - 38 minutes - 35.5 MB

Our final destination in this All Aboard! series is a chilling tale of secrets, negotiations, and hidden truths. In the lush smoking lounge, we find a cloaked figure who whispers, “What’s the worst thing you’ve ever done?” The answer will be revealed … once the smoke clears. All Aboard! was recorded live in NYC on January 26, 2020. Cast: Ali Silva as Peggy Dufrain and Margaret Devoe Kacie Laforest as Mrs. Norma Wells David Linton as Mr. Herbert Wells Matt Roper as The Tall Man Alain ...

51.3 All Aboard! "The Observation Car"

August 30, 2020 12:00 - 33 minutes - 30.3 MB

Care to admire the magnificent North American scenery from the vantage of “The Observation Car”? In part three of our cross-country train journey, we meet a famous mentalist whose uncanny powers certainly liven the landscape. All Aboard! was recorded live in NYC on January 26, 2020. Cast: Mary Murphy as Mrs. Bessie Fisk James Rieser as Senator Gerald Fisk Michael Pate as Elisha Ali Silva as Mildred Seaford Kacie Laforest as Rebecca Hallsey David Linton as Dale Druthers Rebecca Kope...

51.2 All Aboard! "The Bar Car"

August 16, 2020 12:00 - 31 minutes - 28.4 MB

In part two of our cross-country locomotive odyssey, we find ourselves coursing the vast American landscape with an adult libation in hand in “The Bar Car.” You better believe this setting is plush and glamorous; the cocktails sophisticated. A cozy spot to relax in style. However, a few rampageous passengers have other ideas. All Aboard! was recorded live in NYC on January 26, 2020. Cast: Matt Roper as Shamus the Bartender Michael Pate as Cornelius “Chip” Rutherford Vandersmith III, Esq...

51.1 All Aboard! "The Sleeper Car"

August 10, 2020 12:00 - 30 minutes - 27.8 MB

We apologize for the delay and appreciate your patience, but our train is now ready to leave the station. Please have your tickets ready. All Aboard! Join us for a cross-country locomotive journey as romantic as you can imagine — with just a touch of the diabolical in every car. We begin our journey in "The Sleeper Car" where espionage and intrigue take the top bunk. Settle in for the ride! All Aboard! was recorded live in NYC on January 26, 2020. Cast: Matt Roper as Max Rebecca Kopec...

The Midnight Reading: "The Voice in the Night"

July 20, 2020 00:00 - 37 minutes - 34.4 MB

The dark of night shrouds the face of a stranger in a lifeboat as he floats a few yards from a couple of becalmed sailors at sea. Across the still waters, he shares his eerie tale in a story by William Hope Hodgson. The Midnight Reading is a special 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 dark ...

The Midnight Reading: "Earth to Earth"

June 28, 2020 12:00 - 18 minutes - 17.1 MB

An obsession with organically grown foods drives a couple toward a gruesome fate in this story by the English poet and novelist Robert Graves. The Midnight Reading is a special 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 dark literature. Hosted by Ali Silva "Earth to Earth” by Robert Graves — r...

Anita's Pandemic Advice: How to Shelter in Place with Ghost

May 28, 2020 19:25 - 1 minute - 1.66 MB

We all well know that our resident fortune teller Anita has her finger on the spectral pulse. But did you know that even *The New York Times* is highlighting a topic that Anita has been mumbling about to herself for months?! Here for your ears: Anita the soothsayer shares some sage solutions for managing isolation with unexpected spectral houseguests. Stay safe! We love you! NYT article: https://nyti.ms/2XAYBDV If you are able to support your favorite indie creators, we'd be ever so grate...

50.4 She's a Killer Queen: "The Interrogation of Ray Lamphere"

May 11, 2020 13:00 - 41 minutes - 37.8 MB

The long-awaited part two of the nightmare fuel that is the story of Belle Gunness. Be sure you've caught up with episode 50.2 "The Murder of Belle Gunness." Then settle in and get up close and personal with her alleged murderer, Ray Lamphere, as his interrogation reveals the darkest chapter of this wildly true tale. "The Interrogation of Ray Lamphere" is the final installment from our first ever true-crime series. She's a Killer Queen was recorded live in NYC on 2/23/20. The cast feature...

Anita's Pandemic Advice: Astral Distancing

April 26, 2020 12:00 - 3 minutes - 2.92 MB

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 spread of the coronavirus. Anita is here to tell you what is also important: ASTRAL DISTANCING! We at Fireside Mystery Theatre are doing our very best to stay safe, sane, and adjust to these frightening times — and we hope you are too! We'll continue to ...

50.3 She's a Killer Queen: "La Maupin: Mistress of the Sword"

April 12, 2020 16:30 - 42 minutes - 38.6 MB

Join us in the court of the Sun King where a young lad awaits punishment for a string of dastardly deeds. But GASP! This cunning swordsmith is no lad at all! What will befall our curious hero? "La Maupin: Mistress of the Sword" is the third installment from our first ever true-crime series. She's a Killer Queen was recorded live in NYC on 2/23/20. The cast featured in this episode: James Rieser as Alexandre Bontemps James Kleinmann as King Louis XIV of France Kacie Laforest as Julie D’...

Anita's Pandemic Advice: How to Keep Hands Off Face

April 05, 2020 21:31 - 2 minutes - 2.65 MB

Your favorite fortune teller Anita shares her advice for weathering the pandemic. You just don't realize quite how much you do touch your face until you are told not to! Our very own Anita has her own peculiar but apparently effective way of mitigating the face-touch danger. We at Fireside Mystery Theatre are doing our very best to stay safe, sane, and adjust to these frightening times — and we hope you are too! We'll have more new theatre of the mind for you to escape into soon. . . . 

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

March 22, 2020 15:00 - 47 minutes - 43.2 MB

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 series and the first of a two-part story. She's a Killer Queen was recorded live in NYC on 2/23/20. The cast featured in this episode: Rebecca Kopec as Daisy Littlefield and Myrtle Ali Silva as Belle Gunness James Reiser as Sheriff Smutzer Davi...

50.1 She's a Killer Queen: "Never Explain"

March 17, 2020 12:00 - 29 minutes - 26.9 MB

A sainted doctor sees her shadow self — the one she abandoned in the camps during the war —cast upon her good work in Kenya. Do her dark deeds deserve redemption? "Never Explain" is the first episode from our fabulous true-crime series, She's a Killer Queen. The show was recorded live in NYC on 2/23/20. The cast featured in this episode: Rebecca Kopec as Dr. Anne Spoerry James Rieser as François Spoerry and Charles Eirik Davey-Gislason as Henry Spoerry James Kleinmann as Theo David L...

49.4 The Fortune Teller: "A Room with a Viewing"

March 08, 2020 12:00 - 45 minutes - 41.7 MB

There is one card left that is yet to be turned in our reading with Anita the Fortune Teller. What might it reveal? "A Room with a Viewing" is our final adventure with Anita in this Fortune Teller series (for now). It was recorded live in NYC on 12/15/19. The cast featured in this episode: Ali Silva as Anita The Fortune Teller Michael Pate as Nate Eirik Davey-Gislason as the grocery store clerk Kacie Laforest as Theresa David Linton as Charon Alain Laforest as Graham The Moirai: J...

49.3 The Fortune Teller: "The Impossible Seeker"

February 17, 2020 13:00 - 26 minutes - 24.1 MB

Anita finds herself traveling on a journey with many bumps along the way. This fortune teller is pretty good at going with the flow as adventures often present themselves to her. But some inconveniences of modern travel are just too much for even her to bear. "The Impossible Seeker" is yet more adventure with Anita in our Fortune Teller series. It was recorded live in NYC on 12/15/19. The cast featured in this episode: Ali Silva as Anita The Fortune Teller Eirik Davey-Gislason as Ricky ...

49.2 The Fortune Teller: "Anita, Alexandra, & the Weepy Little Sad Man"

February 09, 2020 13:00 - 28 minutes - 26 MB

Meet Anita's sister! They are super tight. Even though they live on different spectral planes. "Anita, Alexandra, & the Weepy Little Sad Man" is another adventure with Anita in our Fortune Teller series. It was recorded live in NYC on 12/15/19. The cast featured in this episode: Ali Silva as Anita The Fortune Teller Michael Pate as Mr. Schmitt Kacie Laforest as Alexandra James Rieser as Marius Alain Laforest as Mr. Stanley Rebecca Kopec as The Mystery Women James Kleinmann as the w...

49.1 The Fortune Teller: "The Rise and Fall of Peregrine"

February 03, 2020 13:00 - 25 minutes - 22.9 MB

Meet Anita. She's a fortune teller finding herself on hard times in a modern age. But she's certainly not one to shrink from a challenge. "The Rise and Fall of Peregrine" is the first of Anita's many adventures in our Fortune Teller series. It was recorded live in NYC on 12/15/19. The cast featured in this episode: Ali Silva as Anita, The Fortune Teller Michael Pate as Nate Kacie Laforest as Alejandra James Kleinmann as Peregrine David Linton as Simon Alain Laforest as Alan Rebecca...

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

January 05, 2020 13:00 - 24 minutes - 22.5 MB

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 year! The cast featured in this episode: Kacie Laforest as Janine Brenner James Rieser as Everett Brenner III Alain Laforest as Ayden Brenner James Kleinmann as Asher Brenner Ali Silva as Gretta/Gryla THE YULE LADS: Eirik Davey-Gislason as H...

48.1 Holiday Haunts 2019: "The Gingerbread Man"

December 26, 2019 13:00 - 26 minutes - 24 MB

Sometimes fairy tales are real. And sometimes a sweet tooth can get you into trouble. "The Gingerbread Man" is the first of our freshly baked Holiday Haunts for 2019. It was recorded live in NYC on 11/17/19. We wish all of our listeners a happy holiday season! The cast featured in this episode: Alain Laforest as Father James Scully as the street Santa James Rieser as the policeman Ali Silva as Gretta Eirik Davey-Gislason as Henry David Linton as The Baker James Kleinmann as Hanse...

47.3 In the Garden: "The Golden Glow"

December 09, 2019 13:00 - 28 minutes - 26.4 MB

Woe to those who seek the enigma of "the golden glow" in these backwoods. "The Golden Glow" is the third episode in a series grown from the little plot of land that was our 2019/2020 season premiere, In the Garden. It was recorded live 9/29/19. The cast featured in this episode: Mary Murphy as Beth Michael Pate as Charles Eirik Davey-Gislason as Buck Kacie Laforest as Rosie David Linton as Frank Ali Silva as Miss Rutherford James Kleinmann as Richard James Rieser as Jack Alain La...

47.2 In the Garden: "The Occupiers"

November 24, 2019 13:00 - 28 minutes - 26 MB

An elderly lady's enthusiasm for plant life has become a source of frustration and contention for certain folks in the neighborhood. "The Occupiers" is the second episode in a series sprouted from our 2019/2020 season premiere, In the Garden. It was recorded live 9/29/19. NOTE: A special Patreon bonus will soon be released that is a companion to this very episode! You can access this and all FMT Patreon Playlet exclusive content when you become a Patron at the $5 monthly sustainer level! ...

47.1 In the Garden: "The Scenic Root"

November 10, 2019 13:00 - 23 minutes - 21.5 MB

What lies in the murk of a desolate Floridian beach bayou? Yes, loves. We're back! "The Scenic Root" is the first seeded episode in a series sprouted from our 2019/2020 season premiere, In the Garden. It was recorded live 9/29/19. The cast featured in this episode: Mary Murphy as Cindy Eirik Davey-Gislason as Roger James Kleinmann as Ryan Ali Silva as Dr. Rebecca Morley Kacie Laforest as Dr. Linda Emmanuel James Rieser as Agent Clifton David Linton as Sheriff Hines Alain Laforest ...

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