The Midnight Library

Scott Philbrook

Proudly brought to you by the fine folks at the Astonishing Legends Podcast- Not just another show but a place you can go: The Midnight Library. You alone, can climb the stairs of the strange, old Victorian mansion and be somewhat welcomed by your Hosts, Miranda Merrick & Mr. Darling. Curl up in a window seat or beside the grand fireplace and hear a tale of times long ago. Be transported to forgotten lands, learn about ancient customs and mysterious happenings… all in the company of your unusual hosts in their unique setting. Just stay in the cordoned off areas and you should be fine…

  • 35 minutes 19 seconds
    S11 Ep3: Werewolf of Bedburg
    Gruesome Greetings Dear Guests! Please take note of our repeated use of the word "gruesome" for this wild and wonderful werewolf tale is not for the faint of heart. If, however, you have the stomach and guts enough to simply let such ghastly things splash all over you without batting an eye (or ear)- Well! Do we have a lurid legend to share with you! The Werewolf of Bedburg. And yes, Mr. Darling is fond of this story!
    **Special guest cameo by John Darling

    Special Thanks to Sounds Like an Earful Music Supply for the amazing music AND sound design.
    9 November 2024, 11:00 pm
  • 38 minutes 14 seconds
    S11 Ep2: First Familiars Alice Kyteler
    Welcome to The Reading Room, Spooky Lovelies! Imagine being accused of witchcraft because of the cute, little pets you own-- and that cute, little mole on your chin... and several of your spouses dropping dead while in your care. Please find your favorite spot because tonight, Ms. Merrick has for you, the spellbinding story of the very first familiars, and the first witch in Ireland to be accused of having them in her service, Alice Kyteler. And yes, your familiars are certainly welcome in The Midnight Library!

    Special Thanks to Sounds Like an Earful Music Supply for the amazing music AND sound design.
    27 October 2024, 11:00 pm
  • 25 minutes 13 seconds
    S11 Ep1: Scared All The Time Crossover - Beyond the Cordoned-Off Areas
    Welcome Back, Spooky Lovelies! We begin tonight's reading with a dire warning about treading where you ought not to, specifically inside notorious haunted houses...and protected properties. But it seems no matter how many times Miranda warns the humans, they always think nothing bad will ever happen to them. Join us tonight as Ed & Chris from Scared All The Time travel beyond the cordoned-off areas and fool around and find out in this, the premier reading of Season 11 of The Midnight Library!

    Special Thanks to Sounds Like an Earful Music Supply for the amazing music AND sound design.
    13 October 2024, 11:00 pm
  • 14 minutes 1 second
    A Short Story About You - Season 11 Announcement
    We know. We know you're waiting almost patiently for The Midnight Library to reopen its doors for "The TRULY Most Wonderful Time of the Year" And we have the scoop on when this will happen! But first, we have a short story... about YOU. Join us to hear this- and when you can claim your favorite spot in The Reading Room for Season 11!
    15 September 2024, 11:00 pm
  • 37 minutes 41 seconds
    S10 Ep9: The Great Moon Hoax of 1835
    "EXTRA! EXTRA! HEAR ALL ABOUT IT! Please find your favorite cozy spot in The Reading Room, Dear Guest! Tonight we have a special, surprising, and even shocking tale for you: The Great Moon Hoax of 1835! Have you ever wondered if there's really anything interesting on the moon? People long ago did too, and wow did they get the early scoop on the troop of wild beings that you're unlikely to be informed about in modern times. But never fear, we'll fill you in! Now, grab a wolf pup and listen up as we prepare to do a little moon gazing!"

    Special Thanks to Sounds Like an Earful Music Supply for the amazing music AND sound design.
    11 August 2024, 11:00 pm
  • 33 minutes 52 seconds
    S10 Ep8: The Spell of the Spider
    Welcome, Dear Guests! Please come through quickly and find your favorite, cozy spot in The Reading Room. If you’re feeling a little itchy or antsy, that’s to be expected as tonight’s reading is on the subject of Spider Lore! So please ignore the tickling of the fine hairs on your neck and refrain from jumping or shrieking because we have many spiders to catch!

    Special Thanks to Sounds Like an Earful Music Supply for the amazing music AND sound design.
    28 July 2024, 11:00 pm
  • 42 minutes 1 second
    S10 Ep7: Pubs Most Haunted!
    Please come out with us for a little drink, won't you, dear guest? Tonight we're on the prowl for spooky pubs. Pubs Most Haunted! That's what you get when you build a public house on ancient Ley Lines or inside of the world's oldest, prehistoric stone circle. Oh, and it helps to have a load of shifty characters living there down through time, along with the performing of mysterious rituals, and a slew of dreadful murders. These components make troubled spirits feel right at home! Please take your seat...

    Special Thanks to Sounds Like an Earful Music Supply for the amazing music AND sound design.
    14 July 2024, 11:00 pm
  • 42 minutes 5 seconds
    S10 Ep6: The Loremen Crossover - The Bedtime Story
    Back by popular demand! The Loremen return to The Midnight Library for a comforting slumber party! Well, that's probably not what they'll tell you, but maybe you shouldn't be so trustful of two strange men who call themselves "The Loremen". Tonight, James Shakeshaft & Alasdair Beckett-King find themselves holed up in The Red Room, and actually have the nerve to request a bedtime story to be told to them by your host, Miranda Merrick! (How else would we end up with a horror warning?) Please get cozy... and brace yourself!

    Special Thanks to Sounds Like an Earful Music Supply for the amazing music AND sound design.
    30 June 2024, 11:00 pm
  • 41 minutes 23 seconds
    S10 Ep5: Essential Eccentrics!
    Is your uncle the one that makes little suits of armor for his pet squirrels- or is that you? There's a rumor that Miranda was raised by someone who insisted that their pet horse eat in the kitchen. There's a bishop in the village who wears a Batman costume under his holy robes (you didn't hear that from us though). Eccentrics are some of the most colorful people you may ever have the pleasure of knowing. Tonight, let us introduce you to some doozies! There's a natural-born showman in furs & jewels, a "Catch-Me-If-You-Can" wish granter, a pre-death funeral ride, and- a troublesome drunk... who may be... a horrid villain you've most certainly heard of! Please take your seat- and buckle up!

    Special Thanks to Sounds Like an Earful Music Supply for the amazing music AND sound design.
    16 June 2024, 11:00 pm
  • 34 minutes 39 seconds
    S10 Ep4: Bejeweled Skeletons- Bone Bling!
    What will you wear for eternity? Will your bones go bare while others are dripping with gold and precious jewels? Probably. But let us fill you in on how some have come to be covered in a king's ransom of rubies and diamonds- and how you can see them! And, if The League of Lady Gravediggers have their way... how you can join them. Grab your favorite spot and hold on to your bones because things are about to get weird in The Reading Room as we introduce you to The Bejeweled Skeletons!

    Special Thanks to Sounds Like an Earful Music Supply for the amazing music AND sound design.
    2 June 2024, 11:00 pm
  • 37 minutes 6 seconds
    S10 Ep3: PAN! Ancient Goat-Horned God
    Please choose your favorite spot in The Reading Room as we traverse the mists of time and call out to the legendary, robust Greek God, PAN. Revel in his divine company and reap the lavish rewards of your sacrifice! Your haunting host, Miranda Merrick, will tell you of the rumored birth of the god, stories of his life and times... and just where you might look to find hints of his existence that linger on today. Don't be sheepish. Join us!

    Special Thanks to Sounds Like an Earful Music Supply for the amazing music AND sound design.
    19 May 2024, 11:00 pm
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