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.”

After a long hiatus, return to Brimblebanks Manor and hear a new story from the family therein. We wade into season three with a story of the sea. Well, the sea food anyway. Meet Newbie the Lobster as he embarks on a confining journey that expands his horizons. “A Cracking Tail” was written by Justin Vidovic and Brodie H. Brockie. A big welcome aboard to Deric Gochenauer who edits this episode (the first one not edited by Brodie, much to his delight. Starring Justin Vidovic as Jameson Brimblebanks, Brodie H. Brockie as Bentley Brimblebanks, Leah Bauer as Lucinda Brimblebanks, and Colleen Stano as Lucinda Brimblebanks.

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.”

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The Brimblebanks Brothers return!  Well, SOME Brimblebanks Brothers return anyway.  Take a seat on a rockin’ chair and rest a spell as Coy and Vance Brimblebanks (along with their cousins Luella Lu and Billie Sue Sally Ann Ginger Snap Brimblebanks) tell the story of their ancestors Obidiah and his feud with the Devil.

 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…”

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When you’re the only mermaid in all of Lake Michigan, staring out at the happy couples strolling Chicago’s Navy Pier, what’s a half-girl half-fish to do?  Join a dating site, of course.  But Sarena soon finds that while the right bait may bring you the catch of the day, it’s not always clear what to do once you’ve caught it.  “She’s a Catch” is written by Justin Vidovic and stars Justin Vidovic as Jameson Brimblebanks and Brodie H. Brockie as Bentley Brimblebanks.

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…”

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The Nutcracker – a classic Christmas ballet performed annually during which everyone enjoys the lovely music and dancing and tries not to wonder why a little girl would be excited about a Nutcracker for a Christmas present, why mice attack her when she gets it, why Drossylmeyer only has one eye, and why there is no plot.  Not to worry, we have all the answers for you and more in our exploration of the secret story behind the story.  The Nutcracker Countermelody 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’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’…

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It’s time for both tricks and treats with our third Halloween tale for the year.  Bentley churns up a spooky story that shows us graveyards and mansions aren’t the only things that can get haunted.  Join Spike and Sharon as they venture into an old abandoned ice cream parlour and find out the cold treats aren’t the only things that will give them chills.

“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…”

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The Brimblebanks Brothers (well, just one of them really) are (is) back with another spooky Halloween morsel to delight your spookiest earbuds.

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…

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Halloween has arrived and despite their recent troubles, the Brimblebanks family is ready to celebrate the way they like best – with spooky stories!  First up, Millicent Brimblebanks brings us this tale of a monster… and then another monster.  And also people who are kind of monsters, am I right?  Also, not-terribly-subtle social commentary for a not-terribly subtle age. Written by Brodie H. Brockie and Leah Bauer and starring Leah Bauer as Millicent Brimblebanks.

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…

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The gang is all here – Bentley, Jameson, Millicent, and Lucinda Brimblebanks may have issues to sort out, but they’ll have to survive the latest plot by the Mysterious Adversary if they’re going to do it.  But who is the Adversary, and why does he hate the Brimblebanks and their stories?  His secrets are finally revealed

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…”

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It’s back to school time, both here and in the world of fairies,  but Bluebell the fairy and her friends don’t have any idea what’s waiting for them at the Larkspur School.  Meanwhile, Millicent Brimblebanks might have to go back to school too when her cruel headmistress finds out she’s run away to Brimblebanks Manor.  Also meanwhile, Bentley and Jameson return to attempt a daring rescue mission in The Happiest Days of Our Lives, written by Brodie H. Brockie and starring Leah Bauer as Millicent Brimblebanks, Colleen Stano Williams as Lucinda Brimblebanks, Justin Vidovic as Jameson Brimblebanks, and Brodie H. Brockie as Bentley Brimblebanks.

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.

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

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