Show overview
Fireside Nightmares launched in 2025 and has put out 14 episodes in the time since. That works out to roughly 10 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a monthly cadence.
Episodes typically run thirty-five to sixty minutes — most land between 31 min and 1h 2m — though episode length varies meaningfully from one episode to the next. Roughly 29% of episodes carry an explicit flag from the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-language Fiction show.
The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 1 months ago, with 4 episodes already out so far this year. The busiest year was 2025, with 10 episodes published. Published by PhoenFX.
From the publisher
These tales I tell you, these nightmares found only around the fireside, speak of many things- things which cannot be explained. Stories of the unknown, the unseen, and poorly understood.... Fully dramatized horror stories with engaging conversations about the various topics raised by the stories!
Latest Episodes
Ep 14Slim
ETonight’s tale is one of an old west legend, hereunto untold. But one young man is determined to unravel the mystery first discovered 1500 miles away. PhoenFX and Fireside Nightmares proudly presents “Slim”
Ep 13The Interrogation of Henry James
ETonight’s tale is one of every man’s nightmare- to be accused of murder and forced to convince others of your innocence. But in the case of Mr. Henry James, were there mitigating circumstances? PhoenFX and Fireside Nightmares proudly presents “The Interrogation of Henry James”
Ep 12War Bride part 2: Furisode
A married couple engaging in their favorite date night activities run across an old blue furisode hanging in an antique shop. She loves it, he loves her. And that’s when the nightmares begin!
Ep 11War Bride- part 1: Snow
A once proud ji- samurai family found shame in the American occupation during and after WW2, but nothing could compare to the only child, a beautiful and headstrong daughter falling in love with an occupier. This is the story of a mother’s unbridled vitriol and the unintended consequences of it being unleashed for decades and beyond.
Ep 10When the Lights Flicker
He was called to assist in a family in turmoil well beyond their ability to cope. When he arrived, he couldn’t begin to fathom how that turmoil would possess his very being!PhoenFX and Fireside Nightmares proudly presents “When the Lights Flicker”
Ep 9The Unintentional Tomb
EA man runs. From what, we don’t know, but the terror of it drives him forward. Forward until forward can no longer be found. And then, his nightmares end. PhoenFX and Fireside Nightmares proudly presents “The Unintentional Tomb”!
Ep 8Roanoke
A small colony on the coast of North Carolina in the 1580’s, considered lost because there is no records of the original 121 colonists. Some believed they moved on, others… others believe differently.PhoenFX and Fireside Nightmares proudly presents “Roanoke”, based on a true story!
Ep 7The Washer Woman
The perfect little town, quiet and peaceful, in the shadow of a tower castle on hill, over looking the ocean, in the beautiful country of Ireland. Will this tourist find a bit of respite before returning home?Fireside Nightmares presents “The Washer Woman”- the third and final installment of our Irish Folklore series!
Ep 6A Murmuration of Starlings
An American in Ireland, fresh and running from the horrors he found in Waterford finds a little town with a dark history. How could he possibly have known that the towns history would returned because of him?Fireside Nightmares presents “A Murmuration of Starlings”- the second installment of our Irish Folklore series!
Ep 5Moonlight Gown
A wayward American searches for a ghost- a legend- in Ireland. What he found in an old man’s story was enough to scare a little faith in him. Little did he know what would find him! PhoenFx proudly presents Fireside Nightmares and our salute to Irish Foklore! The first of three Irish horror stories is here!
Ep 4The Hitchhiker
A man on a lonely road, a woman with her thumb out... What could go wrong? PhoenFX presents Fireside Nightmares production of the beloved urban legend, The Hitchhiker! And after stay tuned for an engaging discussion on all things ghostly hitchhiker from around the US and beyond!
Ep 3White Shadows
A man in his grief wanders for some unknown reason in an animal shelter. He finds and rescues a snow white pup which is destined to change his life- but for the better? We shall see! PhoenFX presents Fireside Nightmares: White Shadows. Enjoy the dramatized story and then a lively discussion afterwards of Demon dogs, Hell hounds, and man's best friend!
Ep 2A Dinner for Two
EA faithful wife, a not so faithful husband, and a dinner not easily forgotten! PhoenFX presents a special Valentine's Day episode of Fireside Nightmares: A Dinner for Two! Joins us, and our special guest, Rachel, as she regales us with her side of that momentous evening!
Ep 1Fireside Nightmares presents- A Glass of Water
The Cecil Hotel- plagued by 100 years of tragedy. But why? Could there be something more than just simply coincidence? What if all is not what meets the eye? PhoenFX presents an original ghost story based on the events of early 2013 at the Cecil Hotel. And after, the shows hosts- Josh and Storee- discuss many of the circumstances surrounding the Cecil Hotel.