It’s Christmas Eve, and the Brimblebanks are each spending the holiday alone at the end of a difficult year. Jameson, Bentley, Lucinda, and Millicent are all lost in strange, surreal surroundings. Is even the magic of Christmas eve and their connection enough to bring them a sense of togetherness even when they’re apart?

“If The Fates Allow” was written by Brodie H. Brockie and stars Justin Vidovic as Jameson Brimblebanks, Brodie H. Brockie as Bentley Brimblebanks, Colleen Stano as Lucinda Brimblebanks, Leah Bauer as Millicent Brimblebanks, and Deric Gochenauer as Santiago the Snowman.

Brian Rose provided the piano accompaniment for “Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas”which was written by by Hugh Martin and Ralph Blane. Lucy Bauer created this episode’s cover art.

Now whether alone or not, join us for a spell and enjoy a Christmas tale, “If the Fates Allow.”

This episode’s story was brought to life by the voice talents of: Peter Dannug as Newbie, Melissa Harrison as Betsey, Deric Gochenauer as Johnny, Jared Hoffert as Clem, Theo BIllups as Mimsy, Patrick Johnson as Sly, and Scott Longpre as Shep.

This episode’s commercial, Gnome in a Cup, was written by Justin Vidovic and starred John Ley, Elizabeth Ley, Therese Caldwell, and Deric Gochenauer.

Now pull up a chair, strap on a bib, cut open a lemon, and enjoy “A Cracking Tail.”

 It’s a story that’ll take you from one side of the US of A to the other (with a little side trip to heck along the way).  “Hellfire  & Moonshine” was written by Brodie H. Brockie and Justin Vidovic.

This episode’s story was brought to life by the voice talents of Brodie H. Brockie as Coy Brimblebanks, Charon, Dostoevsky, and Mr. Wormsworth; Justin Vidovic as Vance Brimblebanks and Shakespeare; Peter Dannug as Obidiah Brimblebanks; Leah Bauer as Billie Sue Sally Ann Ginger Snap Brimblebanks and Dante; Colleen Stano as Luella Lu Brimblebanks, Ryan N. Wilcox as the Devil and Goober, Deric Gochenauer as Sam, Desirae Nelson as Maybelle Washington; Robert Free as the Stranger at the Crossroads; Evan Murphy as Poe and the bartender; and Scott Longpre as Buford the talkin’ basset hound.

This episode’s commercial, Buzz-O-Matic, was written by Justin Vidovic and starred Vidovic, Leah Bauer, Colleen Stano, and Ryan Wilcox.

Now then, we know y’all are busy, but once in a while you just gotta rest yer dogs a spell and take in a good story, y’hear?  Drink in this tale of Americana we call “Hellfire & Moonshine…”

This episode’s story was brought to life by the voice talents of: Francesca  Vitali as Sarena, John Benischek as Edgar, Patrick Goldman as Rick, Deric Gochenauer as Terry, and Colleen Stano as Lucinda Brimblebanks.

This episodes commercial, Garbage Chest, was written and performed by Brodie H. Brockie and Justin Vidovic and performed by Brockie, Vidovic, and Colleen Stano.

The Science Kids Lean About Quicksand was written by Brodie H. Brockie and starred Hayla Alawi as Jody and Amanda Burch as Dody.

And now, pull up a snack and listen to the soothing sounds of the waves as we listen to “She’s A Catch…”

This episode’s story was brought to life by the voice talents of: Riley O’Brien as Drossylmeyer; Colleen Stano as Isabelle and Lucinda Brimblebanks; Leah Bauer as the Mouse Queen and Millicent Brimblebanks; Peter Dannug as the Mouse King; Claire de Vries as Clara; Theo Billups as Pinnochio, the Shoemaker, and the Mousenary; Makayla Franklin as the Sugarplum Fairy and the Mouse Spy; and Brodie H. Brockie as Gepetto and Mortonimous.

This Episode’s Commercial, Christmas, was written by Brodie H. Brockie and performed by Ryan N. Wilcox and Grayson Wilcox.

This episode’s music was composed by a young talent named Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky.  Keep an eye on this guy.

And now we’ve got a Christmas tale to share.  Let’s get crackin’…

“I Scream, You Scream” was written by Brodie H. Brockie and stars Brodie H. Brockie as Bentley Brimblebanks.

This story was brought to life by the voice talents of Theo Billups as Spike, Amanda Wilhoit as Sharon, Justin Vidovic as the Ice Cream Clowns, and Brodie H. Brockie as Spooker Scooper.

Now get ready for 31 flavors of fear in “I Scream, You Scream…”

It’s Jameson’s turn to tell a tale this time, and the full moon is backing him up for this tale of werewolves.  But these aren’t just any werewolves, these are miniature lycanthropes – Tiny Werewolves.

Tiny Werewolves is written by Justin Vidovic and stars Justin Vidovic as Jameson Brimblebanks.

And that’s all.  He’s flying solo this time around.

Now put out some mouse traps, then sit back and enjoy this poetic tale of minuscule lupine menaces…

This episode was brought to life by the voice talents of  Patrick Johnson as Dr. Accurize and Elder Remington, Brodie H. Brockie as Elder Winchester and Bentley Brimblebanks, Colleen Stano as Conner and Elder Browning, Justin Vidovic as the gatekeeper and Elder Skiptomyloo, and Leah Bauer as Doracle the Oracle.

No commercial this episode, and the science kids are off researching science or maybe just accidentally gluing their hands together with superglue.  I guess maybe that counts as science?  Maybe everything does if you squint at it enough.

Speaking of which, here’s The Second Monster…

here and so are many of the family’s secrets too. If the adversary can stop the brothers and sisters from telling a story – will the walls of reality really begin to break down?  Find out in – “Fissures in the Dam!” written by Brodie H. Brockie and Justin Vidovic and starring Brockie as Bentley Brimblebanks, Vidovic as Jameson Brimblebanks, Colleen Stano as Lucinda Brimblebanks, and Leah Bauer as Millicent Brimblebanks.

This episode was brought to life by the voice talents of Jared Hoffert as the Mysterious Adversary, Peter Dannug as Young Mortimer and Tobin, Ryan N. Wilcox as Aloysius Brimblebanks, Claire Fry as Miriam Carroway Brimblebanks, Scott Longpre as The Unknowable Terror, and Lisa Gavan as Ms. Carsonwy.

This episode’s commercial is “Gee Your Commercial smells like Desperation” was written by Brockie and stars Christina Holder and David Melcher with Grayson Wilcox.

The Science Kids learn about Flapjacks was written by Brockie and stars Hayla Alawi and Amanda Burch.

And now, grab a roll of duct tape, because we’ve got “Fissures in the Dam…”

This episode’s story is brought to life by the voice talents of: Amanda Wilhoit as Bluebell; Lisa Gavan as Ms. Carsonwy, Mrs. Shoshaloshee, and the school nurse; Peter Dannug as Tobin, Guz, Mr. Wobnob, and Bluebell’s dad; Desirae Nelson as Principal Nettles and Bluebell’s mom, Emily Naud as Daffodil, and Jared Hoffert as the Mysterious Adversary.

This episode’s commercial, Larry’s Fairy Removal Service stars Brittani Moore and Sara Long.

The Science Kids Learn about Hammerhead sharks stars Hayla Alawi and Amanda Burch.

We’d love to hear from you, tell us what you think of the show by writing to us at brimblebanksbrothers@gmail.com.

And now, remember your own time at school and wonder, were those really The Happiest Days of Our Lives:

The Brimblebanks Brothers return to their own show, but where do we find them? And cut off from Brimblebanks manor and Voxbot 5000, can they still tell stories? Find out as Bentley and Jameson attempt to tell the
previously untold tale of Davy Crockett and the Titanic murders in “That Sinking Feeling” written by Justin Vidovic and Brodie H. Brockie and starring Vidovic as Jameson Brimblebanks and Brockie as Bentley Brimblebanks.

Leah Bauer returns as Millicent Brimblebanks. Brent Dobrovits and Shean Rhead play a pair
of prisoners. And everyone else is played by Brockie and Vidovic. Or they’re just playing Bentley and Jameson and Bentley and Jameson are playing everyone else. Something like that. Anyway, you’ll hear how it is.This episode’s commercial is Aunt Aggie’s Breakery, and darned if Brockie and Vidovic don’t perform that too. They’re just not sharing this month.

Next month, Millicent and Lucinda will be back, and the Science Kids too! But not it’s time for some historical fiction. Grab your life jacket and get ready for That Sinking Feeling!

“A New Spin” was written by Brodie H. Brockie and stars:
Colleen Stano Williams as Lucinda Brimbelbanks
Leah Bauer as Millicent Brimbelbanks.

This episode’s story was brought to life by the voice talents of:

Kailey Schneeman as Sarah Spiner, aka the Twister.
Matt Wallace as Mr. Magnificent.
Emily “Eggs” Benedict as Little Windy.
Patrick Johnson as Spinner and Nuja Nubia.
Chris Grimm as Captain Resplendent, Officer O’Faucifer, Rod Rodrod, and a Noize Boy.
And Peter Dannug as Tobin and a Noize Boy.

The Science Kids Learn about Fingernails was written by Brodie H. Brockie and stars Hayla Alawi as Jody and Amanda Burch as Dody.

This episode’s commercial, “Super Appellative” was written by Brodie H. Brockie and stars Ryan N. Wilcox, Andrew Currier, and Don Quada.

Special thanks to Lisa Gavan of Gavan Photo for our publicity pictures and to the Ferrari family for loaning us Chazzy to model as Dumas.

Now, look there on the screen. It’s a bird, it’s a plane, it’s a Brimblebanks:

“The Truth” was written by Brodie H. Brockie and Justin Vidovic and stars Brodie H. Brockie as Bentley Brimblebanks and Justin Vidovic as Jameson Brimblebanks.

This episode features the voice talents of:
Colleen Stano Williams as Lucinda Brimblebanks and Voxbot 3000. Ryan N. Wilcox as Aloysius Brimblebanks and Erasmus P. Brimblebanks. Heather Wing as Aunt Zilla Brimblebanks. Theo Billups as Young Aloysius Brimblebanks, Admiral Pillbox, and Mr. Tumnus. Peter Dannug as Young Mortimer Brimblebanks. And Jared Hoffert as The Mysterious Adversary.

This episode’s commercial, “Fancestory Incorporated” was written by Brodie H. Brockie and starred Peter Dannug and Theo Billups.

This month’s musical guest was John Craigie with the song “Family Reunion.” To hear more of his humorous storytelling folk music, visit www.johncraigiemusic.com.

Lucinda Brimbelbanks previously appeared in episode three, “Heart and Soul.” Aunt Zilla and the Mysterious Adversary previously appeared in episode 4 “Do Voxbots Dream of Electric Bleeps” and Episode 11: “Baby Monsters.”

Following this startling season finale, you will need to find where your socks have been knocked to. Once you do, The Inscrutable Brimblebanks Brothers Electronic Storytime will return in May.

Now here, is The Truth:

This month’s story was brought to life by the voice talents of Leah Bauer as Allison; Hayla Alawi as Chilp De Dilp; Li
sa Gavan as Carla; Peter Dannug as Tommy, a hobgoblin, and a ghoul, Justin Vidovic as a hobgoblin and a ghoul, and Brodie H. Brockie as the ghoul king.
“Christmas Time in the Cemetery” was written and performed by Brodie H. Brockie and Justin Vidovic, “All I Want for Christmas is Nuts” was written by Brockie and performed by Hayla Alawi. “Ghosts of Christmas Past” was written by Brockie and performed by Leah Bauer.

If you enjoy our stories and want to hear more, be sure to subscribe on iTunes. All our previous episodes are also still available both there and at brimblebanksbrothers.com. Allison the ghost first appeared in episode 11: “Little Monsters” and Chilp De Dilp the squirrel first appeared in episode 12: “The Last Leaf.”

Now tear open the shutters and throw up the sash for we bring you “Grave Tidings…”

“The Last Leaf” is written by Brodie H. Brockie and stars Brodie H. Brockie as Bentley Brimblebanks. and Justin Vidovic as Jameson Brimblebanks .

This episode’s story is brought to life by the voice talents of: Theo Billups as Garrett, The Mad Leaf.  Hayla Alawi as Chilp de Dilp the Squirrel, and the boy.  Patrick Johnson as the guard and the dad. Evan Murphy as Ted, the not-so-mad leaf. Brodie H. Brockie as Agent Pendergrass, the top-secret turtle.

This episode’s musical guest is Newish Star with the song, “I Got Mad,” from their album, You Missed Everything – Part II. Check out more of their music at newishstar.bandcamp.com.

This month’s commercial is “Rocko and Tiny’s Tree Service Solution”, written and performed by Brodie H. Brockie.

And now, here for as long as such things endure, is The Last Leaf:

This episode’s story features the voice talents of Kathy Waugh as the narrator; Jared Hoffert as the Adversary; Leah Bauer as Allison; Audrey Waugh as Gracey; Connor Casey as Duncan; Scott Longpre as The Unknowable Terror, a hobgoblin, and Vincent Price; Colleen Stano Williams as The Witch; Heather Wing as Aunt Zilla, Justin Vidovic as a Hobgoblin, Mitchell Ralston as Boris Karloff, and Brodie H. Brockie as Peter Lorre.

This episode’s musical guest was Chris Thomas with the song “Halloween Comes Tonight” from his album “The Dark Rift.” Hear more of his terrifying tunes at www.musicforhaunts.com 

Like what you hear?  Why not let us know by submitting a review or rating on iTunes or e-mailing us at brimblebanksbrothers@gmail.com?

Now grab a big bowl of candy and hide under the covers, it’s time to spend Halloween at Brimblebanks Manor!

This episode was written by Justin Vidovic and Brodie H. Brockie and stars Vidovic as Jameson Brimblebanks and Brockie as Bentley Brimblebanks.

Voice talent for this episode is Kailey Schneemann as Maribelle Caraway, Victoria Reackof as Fanny Caraway and Georgia May Hathaway, Colleen Stano Williams as Annabelle Valliere, Scott Longpre as Philbert Fitzwilliams, Dave Melcher as Earnest, Brittani Moore as Pam Hutchinson, Jared Hoffert as Charles Cumberland, Nathan Taylor as Vernon Sterling, and Brodie H. Brockie as Colonel Caraway. Voxbot 5,000 and Midnight appear as themselves.

This month’s commercial, Pistachios, was written and performed by Justin Vidovic.

This month’s musical guest is Driftin’ Luke & His Many Personalities with the song “Cotillion.”  Check out more of his music by clicking on these very words.

And now, for a story of southern pride and a pride of mountain lions…

This episode’s story was brought to life by the voice talents of Amanda Burch as Hannah, Jared Hoffert as James/Echo, Gianna Zampardo as Larissa, David Melcher as Michael, Erin Mettler as Amber, Zack Johnson as Fred, Annika Francisco as Young Hannah, Thomas Ballbach as Young Stanley, and Patrick Johnson as George the American tourist.

This episode’s commercial, “The McFeely” was written by Justin Vidovic and stars Justin Vidovic and Brodie H. Brockie.

This episode’s musical guest is Little Timmy Tinerbox with the song “I’ve Got a Suitcase Full of Mollusks” written by Brodie H. Brockie.

And now let’s learn what we can, then say goodbye to Hannah in “The Pallbearers’ Reflections…”

This episode’s story was brought to life by the voice talents of
Sarah Elizabeth Grace as Sandra.
Claire Fry as The Artistic Director.
Colleen Stano Williams as Annabelle.
Mitchell Ralston as the Assistant.
And Brodie H. Brockie as Hedge.

This episode’s commercial was The Barons of Stuttgart, written by Brodie H. Brockie and Justin Vidovic and starring Brockie, Vidovic, Catherine Nagy Wrighter, and Scott Longpre. Musical horn performed by Brandon Whitesell.

This episode’s musical guest was Line of Planets with the song “Live Forever.”  To hear more of their music, be sure to visit https://lineofplanets.bandcamp.com/
Everybody ready? Hand in your headshots  and be sure to state your name clearly before you begin.  Here’s “To Strut and Fret Her Poor Hour…”

This story was written by Brodie H. Brockie and stars Brockie as Bentley Brimblebanks and Justin Vidovic as Jameson Brimblebanks.

The rest of the cast Heather Wing as Captain Addison Rodman, Ryan N. Wilcox as Evan Rodman, Abby Mrachko as Senator Packinex and a rebel fighter, Chris Grimm as Minister Chot and Officer Kalgon, Patrick Johnson as Jerry Strawman and a rebel fighter, and Justin Vidovic as Gleevox.

This episode’s commercial: “2001 Flavors: A Taste Odyssey” was written by Brodie H. Brockie and stars Scott Longpre and David Melcher.

This episode’s musical guest is Wild Ponies with the song “Love is Not a Sin.” Head over to http://www.wildponies.net to hear more of their music, watch videos, learn when you can see them on tour, and more.

And now, a story about the farthest reaches of outer space and the inner hearts of man, “Infinite Love:”

This episode’s story was written by Brodie H. Brockie and stars Brockie as Bentley Brimblebanks and Justin Vidovic as Jameson Brimblebanks.  This story’s voice cast is lead by Amanda Burch as Saltwater Sue with Scott Longpre as Seaweed and the Farmer, Patrick Johnson as Buddy, Dom Valentino as Austin, Cecilia Lundberg as Melanie, Heather Wing as Dr. Findlay, Jeremy Salvatore as Hammerhead Ed, Brodie H. Brockie as Grubby, and Justin Vidovic as Jed.

The song “Get Along Little Dogfish” was written by Brodie H. Brockie and performed by Amanda Burch and Scott Longpre.

This episodes commercials are written by Brodie H. Brockie and star Brockie and Vidovic.

And now, take a deep breath as we head under the sea with Saltwater Sue!

This episode’s story was written by Brodie H. Brockie and Justin Vidovic and stars Brockie as Bentley Brimblebanks and Vidovic as Jameson Brimblebanks.  This story’s voice cast is: Jared Hoffert as The Mysterious Adversary. Heather Wing as Aunt Zilla and the French Whore.  Dominic Valentino as the Storyteller.  Cecilia Lundberg as the Princess.  Amanda Burch as Cook and the American Whore.  Patrick Johnson as President Electric Ben Franklin.  Scott Longpre as The King, the Mouse, Gabriel, and the Limbo Sticks.

This episode’s commercial was “Eulogy for The Stereo Shed,” written by Brodie H. Brockie and Justin Vidovic and starring David Melcher, Brandon Whitesell, and Thalia Schramm.

This episode’s musical guest was Heather Pinkham with the song “Robot World”. Hear more of her music at soundcloud.com/heatherpinkham.

And now, the first story not just BY the Brimblebanks Brothers, but about them, “Do Voxbots Dream of Electric Bleeps?”

This episode is written by Brodie H. Brockie and stars Brockie as Bentley Brimblebanks and Justin Vidovic as Jameson Brimblebanks. The voice cast includes Heather Wing as Hayla and the photographer; Krinn Hess as Hadley; Amanda Burch as Hailey; Ryan N. Wilcox as Mr. Clamp, Broes, and Y.A.H.T.Z.E.E. henchmen, Patrick Johnson as The Clumsy Man, Bros, Y.A.H.T.Z.E.E. henchmen, and The Grim Cat; Grayson Wilcox as the Little Girl; Brodie H. Brockie as Professor Nine and additional voices, and Justin Vidovic as Hestia and additional voices.

This month’s musical Guest is Joey English with the song “Black Cat.”

This month’s commercial is Catblocker, written by Brodie H. Brockie and starring Patrick Johnson and Heather Wing.

Organizations doing good work for the sake of black cats include www.blackcatrescue.com  (a no kill cat rescue organization in Boston, Massachusetts) and www.chicagocatrescue.com (which holds the annual event Sexy Black – a benefit to raise awareness for black cats and dogs). And of course, The Humane Society, doing great work for cats and dogs in general.

And now it’s time, no matter what your clock might say, for The Stroke of Midnight:

This episode is written by Brodie H. Brockie and Justin Vidovic and stars Brockie as Bentley Brimblebanks and Vidovic as Jameson Brimblebanks.  The voice cast includes Travis Artz as Shokarsh the Younger, Sarah Elizabeth Grace as Amara Marie Bundledrum, Kelly Maryanski as Lucinda Brimblebanks, Jared Hoffert as Kahu, John C. Sherwood as Shokarsh the Elder, Brandon Whitesell as John Denver, Krinn Hess as the Sword of Sarcasm, and Brockie as Rowlf.

Music for “Forever on E” was written by Whitesell with lyrics by Brockie.

This month’s musical guest is the band Sea Stars with the song “Bittersweet” written by Katie Gray and Kurt Baumann.

This month’s commercial, Tortitos, was written by Ramsey Ess and performed by Scott Longpre.

Be sure to check out Ramsey Ess’s web series Ramsey Has a Time Machine. Sarah Elizabeth Grace is one of the hosts of the podcast “Puttin’ On Your Big Girl Pants.”

Here now, is the the story of “Heart & Soul:”

This episode was written by Brodie H. Brockie and stars Brockie as Bentley Brimblebanks and Justin Vidovic as Jameson Brimblebanks. The story’s voice cast includes Patrick Johnson as Bert Cannon; Jennifer Burks as Genevieve Turtletaub, Jenny Valentine, and Tubby Malone; Amanda Burch as Muffy Turtletaub and the Nerdy Kid; Krinn Hess as Sally Smedley and the Toffee Bar Crunch Kid, Justin Vidovic as Officer O’Mally and the Dog Pound Guy; and Brodie H. Brockie as Buddy and Bert’s Boss. The Voxbot 5,000 appears as herself.

This episode’s Commercial was written by Brodie H. Brockie and stars David Melcher, Amanda Burch, Patrick Johnson, Justin Vidovic, and Brodie H. Brockie.

Our musical guest for this episode is Marie Fleur performing “Shine On, Shine On” written by Marie Fleur and Danny B. Harvey. Put on a fedora and head on over to mariefleur.com to hear more of her modern spin on old-fashioned swing.

Hear that music? The ice cream man is here. No need to look over the menu, though, we’ve already picked out just the right treat for you. Join Bert Cannon as he looks into “The Sticky Situation…”

This episode is written by Brodie H. Brockie and Justin Vidovic and starring Brockie as Bentley Brimblebanks and Vidovic as Jameson Brimblebanks.  The voice cast includes Kelly Maryanski as Little Louisa; Jared Hoffert as Father Christmas; Patrick Johnson as The Krampus; Ricky Brigante as Captain Mistletoe; Scott Longpre as Mr. Frosty; Amanda Burch as Holly the parrot, the lady of the night, Teacher, and the Malaria Cousins; Ryan N. Wilcox as Father and the Elf; Chris Grimm as Father O’Flannagan and another role we’re not going to spoil ahead of time; and Hollywood Steve Huey also in a surprise role.  The Voxbot 5000 appears as herself.

This episode’s special musical guest is the great Wally Pleasant performing “Merry Christmas Time Again.”  Go buy all of his albums on iTunes. You’ll thank us later.

This episode’s commercial was written by Ramsey Ess of the Podcast “Wonderful, Thanks.”  Go subscribe to it on iTunes now.  The commercial stars David Melcher, with Chris Grimm, Amanda Burch, and Patrick Johnson.

Ricky Brigante is the host of “Inside the Magic,” the popular Disney parks podcast that all the kids are talking about.

Here now, whether you’ve been a good little boy or bad, is your story: