Fireside Mystery Theatre

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

24 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 fina...

Winter Solstice with The Three (re-release)

21 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 — t...

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

10 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 ret...

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

26 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Necromancy! Nightmares! Witchcraft! And other ways to celebrate your sister’s engagement. "The Grave of Midnight Mary" is the second of four episode...

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

12 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 wolve...

"Grace"

23 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We hope you enjoy this Southern Gothic-flavored special presentation from Fireside Mystery Productions! "Grace" Written & performed by Allison Gui...

Winter Solstice with The Three

25 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Happy Holidaze, one and all!Your three favorite witches celebrate the most wonderful night of the year — the winter solstice."Winter Solstice with T...

54.5 Yours Truly: "Ambrose"

09 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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....

54.4 Yours Truly: "Electric Feel"

20 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 epis...

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

16 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 A...

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

12 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 mini...

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

07 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Happy 10th Anniversary, FMT!

31 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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'r...

54 Yours Truly: Prologue

24 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 an...

53.4 1918/2020: "Facing Time"

03 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

A lonely English seaside cottage holds heartbreaking tales of pandemics past and present. "Facing Time" is the final installment in our pandemic serie...

Anita's Pandemic Advice: August 2021 Edition

22 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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. Sta...

53.3 1918/2020: "The Carrier"

13 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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,...

53.2 1918/2020: "Lovesick"

25 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The tales of two pairs of lovers separated by time and history reveal a haunting parallel. “Lovesick” is the second installment of our pandemic se...

Three by FMT Resident Poet David Linton

11 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Three poems by Fireside Mystery Theatre's resident poet, Dr. David Linton: "Dear Grandma" "The Virtual Feast" "A Digital Girl" Written & performed by...

53.1 1918/2020: "The Tavern"

31 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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, 191...

52.4 The Ride Sharers: "The Tunnel"

03 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Difficult times intensify for the Schnell ride-sharing company. Troubled CEO Frederick Albans searches in desperation for an exit strategy. “The Tun...

Holiday Reflections

25 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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...

48.3 Holiday Haunts: "The Donation Center"

21 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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...

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

06 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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-par...

52.2 The Ride Sharers: "Schnell's Bells"

22 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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...

52.1 The Ride Sharers: "The Disrupters"

08 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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

31 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

A frightening tale of the supernatural is revealed through an exchange of letters between two society women in this story by the eminent Victorian aut...

47.4 In the Garden: "The Cabbage Patch Kid"

11 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

A woman discovers an unconventional method to overcome infertility. TW: miscarriage, pregnancy loss"The Cabbage Patch Kid" is the final episode (final...

51.4 All Aboard! "The Smoking Car"

06 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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...

51.3 All Aboard! "The Observation Car"

30 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Care to admire the magnificent North American scenery from the vantage of “The Observation Car”? In part three of our cross-country train journey,...

51.2 All Aboard! "The Bar Car"

16 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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 B...

51.1 All Aboard! "The Sleeper Car"

10 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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! ...

The Midnight Reading: "The Voice in the Night"

20 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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 wat...

The Midnight Reading: "Earth to Earth"

28 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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 Mid...

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

28 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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 highl...

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

11 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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 Gu...

Anita's Pandemic Advice: Astral Distancing

26 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Your friendly neighborhood fortune teller Anita has some more, um, peculiar advice for you as we all continue to adjust to weathering a pandemic.Socia...

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

12 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

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

05 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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 y...

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

22 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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...

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

17 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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 des...

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

08 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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 fin...

49.3 The Fortune Teller: "The Impossible Seeker"

17 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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 ofte...

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

09 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Meet Anita's sister! They are super tight. Even though they live on different spectral planes. "Anita, Alexandra, & the Weepy Little Sad Man" is anoth...

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

03 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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 an...

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

05 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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 rec...

48.1 Holiday Haunts 2019: "The Gingerbread Man"

26 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

47.3 In the Garden: "The Golden Glow"

09 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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 plo...

47.2 In the Garden: "The Occupiers"

24 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

An elderly lady's enthusiasm for plant life has become a source of frustration and contention for certain folks in the neighborhood. "The Occupiers" i...

47.1 In the Garden: "The Scenic Root"

10 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

46.4 Trapped: "Inside Knowledge"

27 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Sarah struggles to be believed in her efforts to get the care she needs when suddenly afflicted by a strange illness. "Inside Knowledge" is the final ...

46.3 Trapped: "Sense of Touch"

14 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Two sisters share a special gift — a gift so special, it hinges on life and death. "Sense of Touch" is the third of four episodes in a series from o...

46.2 Trapped: "Marked"

06 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

When you’re a teenager, everything can seem like it’s the end of the world. In this case, it may not actually be an exaggeration."Marked" is the s...

46.1 Trapped: "Dark Without, Dark Within"

22 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

A woman must stand alone as her very understanding of reality is put on trial."Dark Without, Dark Within" is the first of four episodes in a series fr...

45.4 Fireside Fairy Tales: "Clarence"

08 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

A lost soul new to Hades must prove himself worthy of the fires of hell in this original satire inspired by the fairy tale "The Imp and The Crust" by ...

45.3 Fireside Fairy Tales: "Something Blue"

25 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The dwindling fortunes of a small town suddenly reverse when a mysterious stranger enters the picture. This original audio play is inspired by the fai...

45.2 Fireside Fairy Tales: "Just a Quiet Girl"

18 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

A jazz pianist survives a terrible shipwreck only to find a new and mysterious presence in his life. This original audio play is inspired by the fairy...

45.1 Fireside Fairy Tales: "Lorna Tree"

11 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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" ...

44.4 SUNKEN HARBOR: K-I-S-S-I-N-G Pt. 4

29 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The drama in old Sunken Harbor reaches a thrilling conclusion (for now) in the final episode of this series!

44.3 SUNKEN HARBOR: K-I-S-S-I-N-G Pt.3

21 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The drama continues with Part 3 of our latest saga in Sunken Harbor. . . .

44.2 SUNKEN HARBOR: K-I-S-S-I-N-G Pt.2

14 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Without further delay: Our Sunken Harbor saga continues!

44.1 SUNKEN HARBOR: K-I-S-S-I-N-G Pt. 1

09 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back to Sunken Harbor! First of a four-part series, Sunken Harbor: K-I-S-S-I-N-G.

43.4 ALL NIGHT RADIO Pt. 4: "The Reckoning Bell"

20 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Who will survive after a grim moment of truth at the little radio station of WXRQ? The final episode from our four-part series, **ALL NIGHT RADIO**."T...

43.3 ALL NIGHT RADIO Pt. 3: "Now You See Her . . ."

05 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

During yet another late night broadcast of a strange old time radio show, tensions begin to mount between radio announcer Rex Arnold, his old flame Ge...

43.2 ALL NIGHT RADIO Pt. 2: "An Entrée to Murder"

28 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Washed up radio announcer Rex Arnold encounters an old flame while a creepy old horror show is broadcast over the late-night airwaves. The second in o...

43.1 ALL NIGHT RADIO: Pt. 1 "Down in the Caves"

22 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

A creaky, old time radio horror show provides the background for the real-life drama set in a small town radio station. The first of a four-part serie...

42.4 MORE from The Secret Files of Nellie Bly: "The Band of Mercy"

14 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Who is slaughtering hundreds of cats each night in the slums of New York City — and why? It’s up to Nellie Bly to find out!"The Band of Mercy" was...

42.3 MORE from The Secret Files of Nellie Bly: "The Eighteen Who Survive"

08 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Nellie Bly is on the hunt for a scoop in a quaint old Pennsylvania enclave that is the home of a strange religious sect. What is it about this mysteri...

42.2 MORE from The Secret Files of Nellie Bly: "The Meeting at Amiens"

24 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Nellie Bly has a very memorable visit with author Jules Verne as she makes her own record journey around the world."The Meeting at Amiens" was recorde...

42.1 MORE from The Secret Files of Nellie Bly: "Lizzie Halliday"

18 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Intrepid reporter Nellie Bly faces down a notorious serial killer for an exclusive one-on-one interview."Lizzie Halliday" was recorded live on Februar...

41.4 Secret Lovers: "The Admired"

10 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Good Mayor Cobb learns that some memories never die — no matter how hard we try to bury them."The Admired" was recorded live on January 27th, 2019\....

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

03 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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 o...

41.2 Secret Lovers: "A Place of Love"

24 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In old man Hagastag's amusement park, there's one place off the beaten path that's meant especially for lovers."A Place of Love" was recorded live on ...

41.1 Secret Lovers: "Three Little Secrets"

17 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Thrill to a trio of bite-sized tales of deceit, deception, & indiscretion."Three Little Secrets" was recorded live on January 27th, 2019\. It’s the ...

40.4 Holiday Haunts 2018: "The Foreign Boarder"

06 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The holidays are a time to open our homes and welcome guests with love in our hearts. But not all are welcoming or bearing peace and good will to all…...

40.3 Holiday Haunts 2018: "The List"

30 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Many of us eagerly await the excitement of Christmas morning each year. But, what if, rather than waking to the sight of coveted presents beneath the ...

40.2 Holiday Haunts 2018: "The Twenty-Fourth Door"

23 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Each day of the advent calendar reveals a secret and sometimes sweet holiday treat in anticipation of Christmas. But what if it brought you closer and...

40.1 Holiday Haunts 2018: "Winter Revels"

09 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Perhaps they really are St. Nick’s special helpers and deserve their share of holiday recognition — the hoards of SantaCon-ers, bringing their ver...

39.4 Shapeshifters: "Blue Spruce Drive"

02 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Sam and Henry just bought their first home. But they soon find that their purchase comes with something extra that was definitely not mentioned in th...

39.3 Shapeshifters: "Hide"

25 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Look out for this gal: Harriet has a lot going on inside lately — even more than she knows.This episode is supported by **[Robinhood](https://FIRESI...

39.2 Shapeshifters: "The Sacrifice of Frowzy"

11 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Horribly noisy and disrespectful neighbors are not an uncommon plight of city life. One beleaguered couple finds that the answer to their ongoing head...

39.1 Shapeshifters: "A Moonlight Flight"

05 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Why do the spirits of the forest sense that there is “murder in the air?” The dreadful answer waits at the end of their nocturnal journey to the d...

The Midnight Reading: "Gabriel-Ernest"

28 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

A man encounters a mysterious young boy on a walk around his woodland property. The strange child makes some very morbid boasts about his life in the ...

38.4 LOST AT SEA: "Cakes and Flowers"

30 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

A bizarre sighting upends the lives of the locals who reside in the fishing village of Peter's Pot…"Cakes and Flowers" was recorded live at The Slip...

38.3 LOST AT SEA: "True North"

23 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Tensions escalate as a dysfunctional family takes their problems to the high seas for a cryptic cruise..."True North" was recorded live at The Slipper...

The Midnight Reading: "Was it a Dream?"

16 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

A grieving lover makes a startling and tragic discovery on a visit to a graveyard in this chillingly atmospheric sketch by the master of the short sto...

The Midnight Reading: "Incident on a Lake"

09 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

A sizeable inheritance threatens to come between a man and his wife. Perhaps a nice trip to explore strange and distant lands might help settle things...

38.2 LOST AT SEA: "Becalmed"

26 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Settle in for the tortured tale of the good ship Mary Clare and the ill-fated woman who was her namesake…Take it from FMT Co-Captain Gus Rodriguez, ...

38.1 LOST AT SEA: "The Open Boat"

19 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

When a disaster occurs at sea, it brings out the best in some, the absolute worst in others..."The Open Boat" was recorded live at The Slipper Room in...

37.4 The Electric Chair: "The Usual"

12 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

A timid man is persuaded to take a chance and chooses a path quite different from the one he comfortably walks — a path that could lead him into som...

37.3 The Electric Chair: "Hope's Land of Candy"

05 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

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 ou...

37.2 The Electric Chair: "Guilty as Charged"

15 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

37.1 The Electric Chair: "Seven In The Picture"

01 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

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, 2...

36.4 Sunken Harbor: The Strawberry Festival "The Scrambler"

18 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

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 potent...

36.3 Sunken Harbor: The Strawberry Festival "Sheldon's Glove"

10 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

36.2 Sunken Harbor: The Strawberry Festival "Cool Heads"

03 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

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-pa...

36.1 Sunken Harbor: The Strawberry Festival "Cistern Cissy"

21 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

A pitiful strawberry harvest could spell trouble for small-town Sunken Harbor’s most popular, beloved, and relied-upon summer festival. "Cistern Ci...

35.4 The Secret Files of Nellie Bly: "February 18th, 1894: The Siren of The Coleman House"

13 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Nellie Bly goes up against her greatest rival yet: the cunning and mysterious Mrs. Allie Clemishere…"February 18th, 1894: The Siren of The Coleman H...

35.3 The Secret Files of Nellie Bly: "February 4th, 1894: Nellie Bly & The Ghost"

23 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

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, a...

35.2 The Secret Files of Nellie Bly: "The Eleventh Day"

15 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

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…...