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37.3 The Electric Chair: "Hope's Land of Candy" Aug 05, 2018

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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 our show, **The Electric Chair**.
We at Fireside Mystery Theatre present these stories without prejudice or agenda. Our tales of the electric chair are not meant to condemn nor condone. Rather, they are meant as an expression of our persistent exploration of the dark and unsettling.
Featured in this episode:
Ali Silva as Hope Ridley
Kacie Laforest as Sister Prudence
Michael Pate as Marvin Ridley
Mary Murphy as Aunt Lil
Eirik Davey-Gislason as Alvin
James Kleinmann as Matthews
James Rieser as Robert Elms
Alain Laforest as Jessup, The Prison Guard
David Linton as Hope's Uncle Troy
Musical Performance:
"I Gotta Get a Message To You" by Barry, Maurice, and Robin Gibb
Performed by Karen Tennison accompanied by Noel Carey
Radio play by Silbin Sandovar
Directed by Ali Silva & Gustavo Rodriguez
Special research by Courtenay Gillean Cholovich with thanks to Kentucky Supreme Court Justice Bill Cunningham and the staff of the Kentucky State Penitentiary.
Musical score improvised by Noel Carey
Sound Effects Designer and Engineer: Greg Russ
Technical Director at The Slipper Room: Johnny Goddard
Production Coordinator: Brontis Shane Orengo
Theme music by Jason Graves
Post-production audio & podcast production by Ali Silva
Produced by Gustavo Rodriguez, Ali Silva, Daniel Graves, & Rebecca Graves for Fireside Mystery Productions
Copyright 2018 Fireside Mystery Productions
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37.2 The Electric Chair: "Guilty as Charged" Jul 15, 2018

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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 live on May 27th, 2018\. It was part of our show, **The Electric Chair**.
We at Fireside Mystery Theatre present these stories without prejudice or agenda. Our tales of the electric chair are not meant to condemn nor condone. Rather, they are meant as an expression of our persistent exploration of the dark and unsettling.
Featured in this episode:
James Rieser as The Warden
David Linton as The Judge
James Kleinmann as Tan Jacobs
Ali Silva as Ma Jacobs
Mary Murphy as Young Tan Jacobs
Michael Pate as Father Jacobs
Eirik Davey-Gislason as The Doctor
Kacie Laforest as The Nurse and The Victim
Alain Laforest as The Announcer
Musical Performance:
"Sing Me Back Home" by Merle Haggard
Performed by Karen Tennison accompanied by Noel Carey
Radio play by Courtenay Gillean Cholovich
Directed by Ali Silva & Gustavo Rodriguez
Special research by Courtenay Gillean Cholovich with thanks to Kentucky Supreme Court Justice Bill Cunningham and the staff of the Kentucky State Penitentiary.
Musical score improvised by Noel Carey
Sound Effects Designer and Engineer: Greg Russ
Technical Director at The Slipper Room: Johnny Goddard
Production Coordinator: Brontis Shane Orengo
Theme music by Jason Graves
Post-production audio by Ali Silva
Podcast production by Ali Silva & Daniel Graves
Produced by Gustavo Rodriguez, Ali Silva, Daniel Graves, & Rebecca Graves for Fireside Mystery Productions
Copyright 2018 Fireside Mystery Productions
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37.1 The Electric Chair: "Seven In The Picture" Jul 01, 2018

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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, 2018\. It was part of our show, **The Electric Chair**.
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***Please be warned: This episode includes an audio clip of frank discussion of the grisly details of true events. It may not be suitable for all of our listeners.
We at Fireside Mystery Theatre present these stories without prejudice or agenda. Our tales of the electric chair are not meant to condemn nor condone. Rather, they are meant as an expression of our persistent exploration of the dark and unsettling.
Featured in this episode:
James Rieser as Orlando "Red" Seymour
Alain Laforest as Hascue Dockery
Eirik Davey-Gislason as Charles Mitra
James Kleinmann as Milford Lawson
Michael Pate as William Moore
David Linton as James Howard
Gustavo Rodriguez as Clarence McQueen
Mary Murphy & Kacie Laforest as the True Crime Podcasters
Ali Silva as the Narrator
Radio play by Silbin Sandovar & Courtenay Gillean Cholovich
Special research by Courtenay Gillean Cholovich
Directed by Ali Silva & Gustavo Rodriguez
Musical score improvised by Noel Carey
Sound Effects Designer and Engineer: Greg Russ
Technical Director at The Slipper Room: Johnny Goddard
Production Coordinator: Brontis Shane Orengo
Theme music by Jason Graves
Post-production audio by Ali Silva
Podcast production by Ali Silva & Daniel Graves
Produced by Gustavo Rodriguez, Ali Silva, Daniel Graves, & Rebecca Graves for Fireside Mystery Productions
Copyright 2018 **Fireside Mystery Productions**
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36.4 Sunken Harbor: The Strawberry Festival "The Scrambler" Jun 18, 2018

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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 potential disaster?
"The Scrambler" is the thrilling finale to our four-part saga that is **Sunken Harbor: The Strawberry Festival**.
Featured in this episode:
James Rieser as Mr. Sheldon
Kacie Laforest as Rabbi Rachel Berman
Alain Laforest as Simon Perdido
Eirik Davey-Gislason as Sheriff Ulster
David Linton as Derek Hobney
Ali Silva as Mayor Diana Belfair
Mary Murphy as Lynne Belfair & Annie
Michael Pate as Robbie "Cobra" Kleinman & The One Who Asks
Gustavo Rodriguez as The One Who Tells
Song:
“If You Gotta Make a Fool of Somebody” by Rudy Clark
performed by Martina DaSilva accompanied by Nico Sleator
Poem:
"Praise Be"
written and performed by David Linton
Radio play by Silbin Sandovar
Directed by Holly Payne-Strange
Musical score improvised by Nico Sleator
Sound Effects Designer & Engineer: Greg Russ
Technical Director at The Slipper Room: Johnny Goddard
Production Coordinator: Brontis Shane Orengo
Theme music by Jason Graves
Post-production audio by Ali Silva
Podcast production by Ali Silva & Daniel Graves
Produced by Gustavo Rodriguez, Ali Silva, Daniel Graves, & Rebecca Graves for Fireside Mystery Productions
Copyright 2018 **Fireside Mystery Productions**
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36.3 Sunken Harbor: The Strawberry Festival "Sheldon's Glove" Jun 10, 2018

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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 four-part saga that is **Sunken Harbor: The Strawberry Festival**.
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Featured in this episode:
James Rieser as Mr. Sheldon
Kacie Laforest as Rabbi Rachel Berman
Ali Silva as Mayor Diana Belfair
Eirik Davey-Gislason as Sheriff Ulster
David Linton as Derek Hobney
Mary Murphy as Lynne Belfair & Annie
Michael Pate as Robbie "Cobra" Kleinman
Alain Laforest as Simon Perdido
Song:
“Have Thine Own Way Lord” by Adelaide A. Pollard & George C. Stebbins
performed by Martina DaSilva accompanied by Nico Sleator
Radio play by Silbin Sandovar
Directed by Holly Payne-Strange
Musical score improvised by Nico Sleator
Sound Effects Designer and Engineer: Greg Russ
Technical Director at The Slipper Room: Johnny Goddard
Production Coordinator: Brontis Shane Orengo
Theme music by Jason Graves
Post-production audio by Ali Silva
Podcast production by Ali Silva & Daniel Graves
Produced by Gustavo Rodriguez, Ali Silva, Daniel Graves, & Rebecca Graves for Fireside Mystery Productions
Copyright 2018 **Fireside Mystery Productions**
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36.2 Sunken Harbor: The Strawberry Festival "Cool Heads" Jun 03, 2018

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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-part saga that is **Sunken Harbor: The Strawberry Festival**.
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Featured in this episode:
Alain Laforest as Simon Perdido
Eirik Davey-Gislason as Sheriff Ulster
David Linton as Derek Hobney
Mary Murphy as Lynne Belfair & Annie
Michael Pate as Robbie "Cobra" Kleinman & Bill Nocelli
James Rieser as Mr. Sheldon
Kacie Laforest as Rabbi Rachel Berman
Ali Silva as Mayor Diana Belfair
Song:
“You Showed Me” by Roger McGuinn & Gene Clark
performed by Martina DaSilva accompanied by Nico Sleator
Radio play by Silbin Sandovar
Directed by Holly Payne-Strange
Musical score improvised by Nico Sleator
Sound Effects Designer and Engineer: Greg Russ
Technical Director at The Slipper Room: Johnny Goddard
Production Coordinator: Brontis Shane Orengo
Theme music by Jason Graves
Post-production audio by Ali Silva
Podcast production by Ali Silva & Daniel Graves
Produced by Gustavo Rodriguez, Ali Silva, Daniel Graves, & Rebecca Graves for **Fireside Mystery Productions**
Copyright 2018 Fireside Mystery Productions
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36.1 Sunken Harbor: The Strawberry Festival "Cistern Cissy" May 21, 2018

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A pitiful strawberry harvest could spell trouble for small-town Sunken Harbor’s most popular, beloved, and relied-upon summer festival.
"Cistern Cissy" is the first of a four-part saga that is **Sunken Harbor: The Strawberry Festival**.
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Featured in this episode:
Ali Silva as Mayor Diana Belfair and Cissy
James Rieser as Mr. Sheldon
Alain Laforest as Simon Perdido
Eirik Davey-Gislason as Sheriff Ulster
Mary Murphy as Lynne Belfair and Annie
David Linton as Derek Hobney
Michael Pate as The One Who Asks
Gustavo Rodriguez as The One Who Tells
Radio play by Silbin Sandovar
Directed by Holly Payne-Strange
Musical score improvised by Nico Sleator
Sound Effects Designer and Engineer: Greg Russ
Technical Director at The Slipper Room: Johnny Goddard
Production Coordinator: Brontis Shane Orengo
Theme music by Jason Graves
Post-production audio by Ali Silva
Podcast production by Ali Silva & Daniel Graves
Produced by Gustavo Rodriguez, Ali Silva, Daniel Graves, & Rebecca Graves for Fireside Mystery Productions
Copyright 2018 Fireside Mystery Productions
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35.4 The Secret Files of Nellie Bly: "February 18th, 1894: The Siren of The Coleman House" May 13, 2018

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Nellie Bly goes up against her greatest rival yet: the cunning and mysterious Mrs. Allie Clemishere…
"February 18th, 1894: The Siren of The Coleman House" is our final installment from The Secret Files of Nellie Bly. Recorded live at The Slipper Room on March 25th, 2018.
Featured in this episode:
Ali Silva as Nellie Bly
David Linton as Arthur Brisbane
Alain Laforest as Joseph Pulitzer
Mary Murphy as Mrs. Clemishere & Mrs. Kilcuddy
Eirik Davey-Gislason as Pat Sheedy
Kacie Laforest as Elizabeth Bisland
Musical performance:
“Nelly Bly” by Stephen Foster
performed by Martina DaSilva accompanied by Nico Sleator
Poem:
"There Oughtta Be an App for That"
written & performed by David Linton
Radio play by Silbin Sandovar
Directed by Holly Payne-Strange
Musical score improvised by Steve Blanco
Sound Effects Designer and Engineer: Greg Russ
Technical Director at The Slipper Room: Johnny Goddard
Production Coordinator: Brontis Shane Orengo
Theme music by Jason Graves
Post-production audio by Ali Silva
Podcast production by Ali Silva & Daniel Graves
Produced by Gustavo Rodriguez, Ali Silva, Daniel Graves, & Rebecca Graves for Fireside Mystery Productions
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35.3 The Secret Files of Nellie Bly: "February 4th, 1894: Nellie Bly & The Ghost" Apr 23, 2018

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Nellie Bly will do anything and go anywhere to get a story — even if it means spending a night in a "haunted" house...
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"February 4th, 1894: Nellie Bly & The Ghost" is the third of four installments from **The Secret Files of Nellie Bly**. Recorded live at The Slipper Room on March 25th, 2018.
Featured in this episode:
Ali Silva as Nellie Bly
David Linton as Arthur Brisbane
Alain Laforest as Joseph Pulitzer
Mary Murphy as Mrs. Kilcuddy
Eirik Davey-Gislason as Ben Wilkins
Kacie Laforest as Joy Wilkins
Musical performance:
“Put That Knife Away, Nelly” by Maxwell, Herrick, Haynes, & Burns
performed by Martina DaSilva accompanied by Nico Sleator
Radio play by Silbin Sandovar
Directed by Holly Payne-Strange
Musical score improvised by Steve Blanco
Sound Effects Designer and Engineer: Greg Russ
Technical Director at The Slipper Room: Johnny Goddard
Production Coordinator: Brontis Shane Orengo
Theme music by Jason Graves
Post-production audio by Ali Silva
Podcast production by Ali Silva & Daniel Graves
Produced by Gustavo Rodriguez, Ali Silva, Daniel Graves, & Rebecca Graves for Fireside Mystery Productions
Copyright 2018 Fireside Mystery Productions
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35.2 The Secret Files of Nellie Bly: "The Eleventh Day" Apr 15, 2018

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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… But do you really?
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"The Eleventh Day" is the second 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
Alain Laforest as Joseph Pulitzer and The Police Officer
Mary Murphy as The Matron and The Girl
Eirik Davey-Gislason as The Doctor and The Guard
Kacie Laforest as The Patient
Musical performance:
“Frankie and Johnny” is a traditional arrangement
performed by Martina DaSilva accompanied by Nico Sleator
Radio play by Courtenay Gillean Cholovich
Directed by Holly Payne-Strange
Musical score improvised by Steve Blanco
Sound Effects Designer and Engineer: Greg Russ
Technical Director at The Slipper Room: Johnny Goddard
Production Coordinator: Brontis Shane Orengo
Theme music by Jason Graves
Post-production audio by Ali Silva
Podcast production by Ali Silva & Daniel Graves
Produced by Gustavo Rodriguez, Ali Silva, Daniel Graves, & Rebecca Graves for Fireside Mystery Productions
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