California Gothic
Helmed by acclaimed Hollywood screenwriter, Lucas Coleman, California Gothic Podcast is your ultimate destination for all things macabre. Immerse yourself in a chilling tapestry of supernatural tales, each meticulously crafted to captivate and terrify. Tune in now and let the nightmares come alive with 'California Gothic'—your gateway to a world where terror knows no bounds.
Episodes
20 episodes
The Mask
A man becomes obsessed with the idea that his face is a mask. Also, a new song Wake Me Wake Me, by the band Scream Queens. Hosted by Lucas Coleman.
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Episode 16
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53:50
Minore
Monster Filmmakers Konstantinos Koutsoliotas & Elizabeth Schuch join us to talk about their years of experience in making monster movie magic and give us a sneak peek into their newest feature horror Minore (2023). We also feat...
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Episode 8
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53:14
Artificial Intelligence
In this episode, we feature a song and a short story generated by an open-source AI algorithm.
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Episode 5
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50:53
Southern Comfort
Our holiday episode! When a wretched woman falls asleep in a massage chair at an LL Bean on X-mas eve, she finds that her tantrums are useless against the mutilating machine. Also an unwelcome song by Daniel Hut. Thank you for the content but p...
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Episode 15
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54:45
The Feeling Of Being Watched
Pastor Mac Mckenny is a different man on the pulpit than he is behind closed doors. After making a deal with a mysterious stranger, he wonders how long he can keep the charade going. Also a special thank you to this week's music a...
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Episode 14
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44:16
Man's Best Friend
On today's episode, we hear a new song by Kelly-Jean Hearting. She has been found (alive)! But we will get more into that in a later episode. We also talk about the 3 best-haunted attractions in the united states. And a short story about ...
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Episode 13
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1:17:10
Featherswallow
An occultist of unimaginable wealth recruits a group of expert explorers to rescue his wife. Also a musical snippet from the 1980's children's educational program BBC program Children Who Survive. Please note - although this show was originally...
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Episode 12
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43:19
A Fear Of Planes
The lone survivor of a plane crash clears his name against internet sleuths by recounting the tragedy in an interview with Rolling Stone. Plus an original song from convicted arsonist Daniel Hut.
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Episode 1
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50:40
All My Friends Are Dead
In this episode, Lucas interviews writer/director Jan Belcl & producer Mitja Okorn about their new Netflix horror-comedy All My Friends Are Dead. We also take a look at an unsettling movie musical from the 1930s The Little Toymaker, staring...
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Episode 13
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44:06
Liberty & Death
Today we talk about death as we feature a (not so) short story by Z.M. Delgado. If you have a short story of the horror variety, you can share it with us at CaliforniaGothicPodcast@gmail.com or submit through our website at www.californiagothic...
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Episode 11
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1:41:10
Impala
When a young man is desperate for money, a new employment opportunity leads him to reevaluate what he's willing to do for quick cash. Also, we've got a special Christmas thank you song from Kelly-Jean Hearting and a Christmas Carnage Countdown ...
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Episode 10
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1:06:21
Boyfriend
When a young man dies of leukemia, he leaves his preserved skull to his girlfriend, making things complicated for their relationship. Read by Kelsey Wells and Nick Stanioski. Also, a blast from the past while we fondly remember Monty Fang...
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Episode 8
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42:12
Red Sky
Today we take our fiction out to sea with a short story by the late, great Will Huse. Also an early 90's ear worm canals itself deeply into your brain. Do you have a story you would like to have read on the podcast? If so, you can ...
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Episode 9
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57:41
Hartwell's Farm and Pumpkin Patch
This week, a snippet of an 80's rage-o-holick workout out program with a strange and utterly sad resolution. Also a short horror story by author Jose Torres Jr. about two friends who find the scariest place on earth... literally.
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Episode 7
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31:48
XOXO
Halloween Roundup! A sneak peak of long time fan Kelly-Jean Hearting's debut single. A short story by Lucas Coleman about a young woman who falls in love with an abusive creature. Also, a formal apology for the ill-advised endorsement of Prior ...
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Episode 6
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57:50
The Body Farm
Happy Haloween everybody! Today's fiction is part 1 a story about a world that becomes void of all death. We also feature a live recording of a worship service from our friends at a Wyoming based church/youth collective. Special th...
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Episode 16
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50:28
X's For Eyes
An uninspired man seeks a hobby in the hopes that it will bring a little excitement to his life. He end up getting more than he bargained for. Read by our guest, Kameron Coleman. Also a song from the 1967 televised broadway musical flop '...
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Episode 4
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52:48
Kill Shelter
When a lonely girl adopts a cat from the local shelter, it helps her to discover her primal instincts. Read by Kelsey Wells. We also feature an original song by musical artist Kelly Jean Hearting.
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Episode 3
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46:30
