37.4 The Electric Chair: "The Usual"

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 some serious danger..."The Usual" 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: Alain Laforest as Jack Henry Lester Ali Silva as Judy James Kleinmann as Mr. Sutton Eirik Davey-Gislason as Stu and Tip Kacie Laforest as Irma Michael Pate as Rollo Mary Murphy as Mae Kelly David Linton as Harold Carlton Gustavo Rodriguez as The Guard Musical Performance: "I Shall Be Released" by Bob Dylan Performed by Karen Tennison accompanied by Noel CareyPoem: "A Prayer from Death Row" Written and performed by David Linton Radio play by Silbin Sandovar Directed by Ali Silva & Gustavo RodriguezSpecial 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 GravesPost-production audio & podcast production by Ali SilvaProduced by Gustavo Rodriguez, Ali Silva, Daniel Graves, & Rebecca Graves for Fireside Mystery ProductionsCopyright 2018 Fireside Mystery Productions[**Like what we do? Become a patron and help us keep doing it!**](https://www.patreon.com/firesidemysterytheatre) [firesidemysterytheatre.com](https://www.firesidemysterytheatre.com) [@firesidemystery](https://www.firesidemysterytheatre.com/social) [Snag some FMT swag!](https://www.firesidemysterytheatre.com/merch) #horror #macabre #mystery #thriller #suspense #audiodrama #radiodrama #radiotheatre #radiotheater #radioplay #weird #radio #audiodramasunday #podernfamily #macabre #weird #kentucky #electricchair #executions #murder #noir #deathrow #deathpenalty #crime #twistoffate #femmefatale #gangsters #timid #electricchair #death #reverend #advice #sermon #bureaucrat #prison #courts #lawyer #underworld #mob #mobsters