If You Please, Himan Brown’s Radio Mystery Theater
S2E2: Speak of the Devil
September 10, 2026 · 51 min
Why listen
A séance on the Scottish coast sets off a horror that follows a woman into her wedding night and beyond.
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In this episode
- A gothic atmosphere rooted in old-world superstition and family secrets
- The terror of not knowing whether evil is real or imagined
- A story that connects the supernatural to something deeply personal
- Classic radio drama that earns its dread without special effects
About this episode
Mary Ellen McKay returns with her American fiancé, Michael, to her childhood home on the windswept Solway Firth, where her Aunt Jeannie raised her. Soon after arriving, they take part in one of her aunt’s regular séances, unknowingly inviting a sinister force into their lives. Then, on her wedding night, Ellen’s dreams are invaded by a monstrous presence, and as the terrifying visits continue, she discovers she is pregnant, leaving her tormented as she unravels the terrifying link between the séance and her quickening child.About If You Please, Himan Brown’s Radio Mystery Theater
Radio producer Himan Brown created over 10,000 programs in his lifetime, with a vigor and intensity that kept him going for a century. His life and prodigious output are celebrated in the podcast series Audio Maverick.
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