California Gothic
46 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 months ago - ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsHelmed 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.
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Episodes
The Mask
February 23, 2024 06:00 - 53 minutes - 37 MBA 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. Join us for more interviews and short horror fiction. Would you like to submit a short horror story to The Gothic? Email us at [email protected]
X-Mas Special
December 25, 2023 05:00 - 45 minutes - 31.3 MBIt's our 2023 Christmas Special featuring voice artist Paul Nicholas and an original song by Romulus. Gather round the radio with your loved ones and join your host Lucas Coleman in fear and dread! Join us for more interviews and short horror fiction. Would you like to submit a short horror story to The Gothic? Email us at [email protected]
207 - Minore
March 07, 2023 21:00 - 53 minutes - 36.6 MBMonster 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 feature a 90's PSA from Hayden Park, Connecticut, and the mysteries surrounding the disappearance (and reappearance) of thirty children from the community. Music supervision by Will Huse and outro music by our resident artist Miss Kelly-Jean Hearting. Join us for mo...
Minore
March 07, 2023 21:00 - 53 minutes - 36.6 MBMonster 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 feature a 90's PSA from Hayden Park, Connecticut, and the mysteries surrounding the disappearance (and reappearance) of thirty children from the community. Music supervision by Will Huse and outro music by our resident artist Miss Kelly-Jean Hearting. Join us for mo...
Artificial Intelligence
February 02, 2023 05:00 - 50 minutes - 35 MBIn this episode, we feature a song and a short story generated by an open-source AI algorithm. Join us for more interviews and short horror fiction. Would you like to submit a short horror story to The Gothic? Email us at [email protected]
206 - Artificial Intelligence
February 02, 2023 05:00 - 50 minutes - 35 MBIn this episode, we feature a song and a short story generated by an open-source AI algorithm. Join us for more interviews and short horror fiction. Would you like to submit a short horror story to The Gothic? Email us at [email protected]
205 - Southern Comfort
January 04, 2023 04:00 - 54 minutes - 37.7 MBOur 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 please leave us alone and stop coming to my house! And finally, another seasonal installment of Christmas Carnage. Join us for more interviews and short horror fiction. Would you like to submit a short horror story to The Gothic? Email us at www.cali...
Southern Comfort
January 04, 2023 04:00 - 54 minutes - 37.7 MBOur 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 please leave us alone and stop coming to my house! And finally, another seasonal installment of Christmas Carnage. Join us for more interviews and short horror fiction. Would you like to submit a short horror story to The Gothic? Email us at www.cali...
The Feeling Of Being Watched
November 22, 2022 22:00 - 44 minutes - 30.5 MBPastor 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 artist: Bill Swan & the Delights. If you have a recommendation or a story you would like to have read on the show, shoot us an email at [email protected] Please click that like and subscribe button if you enjoy the show. Join us for more inte...
204 - The Feeling Of Being Watched
November 22, 2022 22:00 - 44 minutes - 30.5 MBPastor 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 artist: Bill Swan & the Delights. If you have a recommendation or a story you would like to have read on the show, shoot us an email at [email protected] Please click that like and subscribe button if you enjoy the show. Join us for more inte...
Man's Best Friend
October 21, 2022 02:00 - 1 hour - 53 MBOn 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 grief, trust, and how you might react if you found out that the pet dog you have had for years doesn't just talk... It warns you about people you shouldn't trust. Join us for more interviews and short horror fiction. Would you like to submit a short horr...
203 - Man's Best Friend
October 21, 2022 02:00 - 1 hour - 53 MBOn 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 grief, trust, and how you might react if you found out that the pet dog you have had for years doesn't just talk... It warns you about people you shouldn't trust. Join us for more interviews and short horror fiction. Would you like to submit a short horr...
202 - Featherswallow
October 10, 2022 07:00 - 43 minutes - 29.8 MBAn 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 created for children, it is not suitable for children. Join us for more interviews and short horror fiction. Would you like to submit a short horror story to The Gothic? Email us at [email protected]
Featherswallow
October 10, 2022 07:00 - 43 minutes - 29.8 MBAn 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 created for children, it is not suitable for children. Join us for more interviews and short horror fiction. Would you like to submit a short horror story to The Gothic? Email us at [email protected]
A Fear Of Planes
October 01, 2022 04:00 - 50 minutes - 34.9 MBThe 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. Join us for more interviews and short horror fiction. Would you like to submit a short horror story to The Gothic? Email us at [email protected]
201 - A Fear Of Planes
October 01, 2022 04:00 - 50 minutes - 34.9 MBThe 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. Join us for more interviews and short horror fiction. Would you like to submit a short horror story to The Gothic? Email us at [email protected]
113 - All My Friends Are Dead
February 28, 2022 04:00 - 44 minutes - 30.3 MBIn 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 Mitsy Sue. Join us for more interviews and short horror fiction. Would you like to submit a short horror story to The Gothic? Email us at [email protected]
All My Friends Are Dead
February 28, 2022 04:00 - 44 minutes - 30.3 MBIn 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 Mitsy Sue. Join us for more interviews and short horror fiction. Would you like to submit a short horror story to The Gothic? Email us at [email protected]
Liberty & Death
January 15, 2022 22:00 - 1 hour - 69.5 MBToday 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 [email protected] or submit through our website at www.californiagothicpodcast.com Join us for more interviews and short horror fiction. Would you like to submit a short horror story to The Gothic? Email us at [email protected]
111 - Liberty & Death
January 15, 2022 22:00 - 1 hour - 69.5 MBToday 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 [email protected] or submit through our website at www.californiagothicpodcast.com Join us for more interviews and short horror fiction. Would you like to submit a short horror story to The Gothic? Email us at [email protected]
Impala
December 25, 2021 17:00 - 1 hour - 45.6 MBWhen 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 on three horrific origin stories of contemporary Christmas traditions. Join us for more interviews and short horror fiction. Would you like to submit a short horror story to The Gothic? Email us at [email protected]
110 - Impala
December 25, 2021 17:00 - 1 hour - 45.6 MBWhen 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 on three horrific origin stories of contemporary Christmas traditions. Join us for more interviews and short horror fiction. Would you like to submit a short horror story to The Gothic? Email us at [email protected]
110 - Impala
December 24, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 45.6 MBWhen 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 on three horrific origin stories of contemporary Christmas traditions.
109 - Boyfriend
December 08, 2021 02:00 - 42 minutes - 29 MBWhen 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 Fangor's Bump In The Night. Join us for more interviews and short horror fiction. Would you like to submit a short horror story to The Gothic? Email us at [email protected]
Boyfriend
December 08, 2021 02:00 - 42 minutes - 29 MBWhen 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 Fangor's Bump In The Night. Join us for more interviews and short horror fiction. Would you like to submit a short horror story to The Gothic? Email us at [email protected]
ADDICTION HORROR - Book Review
December 03, 2021 03:00 - 17 minutes - 12.2 MBIn this book review, we discuss what ' is' addiction horror. We also recommend to you Fiend by Peter Stenson as well as Garden Of Fiends; Tales Of Addiction Horror, a collection of short stories by various authors and assembled by Mark Matthews. Do you have a book you would like us to read and review? Let us know on instagram, Facebook, or by emailing us at [email protected] Links to book recommendations listed below... https://www.amazon.com/Garden-Fiends-Tales-Addiction...
Table Of Contents
December 02, 2021 21:00 - 4 minutes - 3.17 MBDon't want to listen in order? Click this for a short description of each of this seasons stories. If you're new to California Gothic, remember to LIKE and SUBSCRIBE for new stories, available each week. Join us for more interviews and short horror fiction. Would you like to submit a short horror story to The Gothic? Email us at [email protected]
108 - Red Sky
November 25, 2021 00:00 - 57 minutes - 39.7 MBToday 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 email us at [email protected] Join us for more interviews and short horror fiction. Would you like to submit a short horror story to The Gothic? Email us at [email protected]
Red Sky
November 25, 2021 00:00 - 57 minutes - 39.7 MBToday 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 email us at [email protected] Join us for more interviews and short horror fiction. Would you like to submit a short horror story to The Gothic? Email us at [email protected]
107 - Hartwell's Farm and Pumpkin Patch
November 18, 2021 23:00 - 31 minutes - 21.9 MBThis 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. Join us for more interviews and short horror fiction. Would you like to submit a short horror story to The Gothic? Email us at [email protected]
Hartwell's Farm and Pumpkin Patch
November 18, 2021 23:00 - 31 minutes - 21.9 MBThis 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. Join us for more interviews and short horror fiction. Would you like to submit a short horror story to The Gothic? Email us at [email protected]
106 - XOXO
November 10, 2021 20:00 - 57 minutes - 39.8 MBHalloween 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 Mountain Youth Fellowship Church in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. We would like to offer our deepest condolences to the families of all deceased parties. Join us for more interviews and short horror fiction. Would you like to submit a short horror story to ...
XOXO
November 10, 2021 20:00 - 57 minutes - 39.8 MBHalloween 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 Mountain Youth Fellowship Church in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. We would like to offer our deepest condolences to the families of all deceased parties. Join us for more interviews and short horror fiction. Would you like to submit a short horror story to ...
105 - The Body Farm
October 30, 2021 19:00 - 50 minutes - 34.7 MBHappy 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 thanks to our sound engineer and archive specialist Will Huse of rock band "The Late Great Charlie Borski". Join us for more interviews and short horror fiction. Would you like to submit a short horror story to The Gothic? Email us at www.californiagothicpodcast@...
The Body Farm
October 30, 2021 19:00 - 50 minutes - 34.7 MBHappy 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 thanks to our sound engineer and archive specialist Will Huse of rock band "The Late Great Charlie Borski". Join us for more interviews and short horror fiction. Would you like to submit a short horror story to The Gothic? Email us at www.californiagothicpodcast@...
BOOK RECOMMENDATION - Hex & Rat
October 22, 2021 04:00 - 16 minutes - 11.4 MBA song by poisoned stalker Penny Davis Mumford and a recommendation of two books for your October reading list. Rat by Stephen King, from his collection of short stories 'If It Bleeds'. https://www.amazon.com/If-Bleeds-Stephen-King-ebook/dp/B07YN9YNP9/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=if+it+bleeds&qid=1634858998&qsid=135-1016349-0684553&sr=8-1&sres=1982137983%2CB0786ZKVM9%2C9124024929%2CB0083JY8LC%2CB07T8KCFHN%2CB07TBMWML3%2CB07TX2NHS8%2CB07S3FQSQC%2CB08V48WFCT%2C1789096499%2C0593311523%2C1982...
X's For Eyes
October 19, 2021 21:00 - 52 minutes - 36.3 MBAn 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 'Hell Inc." Want to send us a story? You can email us your idea, what it's about, and why it scares you to [email protected] If we think it's a good fit for the show, we'll put it on. Join us for more interviews and short horror fiction....
104 - He May As Well Had X's For Eyes
October 19, 2021 21:00 - 52 minutes - 36.3 MBAn 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 'Hell Inc." Want to send us a story? You can email us your idea, what it's about, and why it scares you to [email protected] If we think it's a good fit for the show, we'll put it on. Join us for more interviews and short horror fiction....
Kill Shelter
October 15, 2021 20:00 - 46 minutes - 32 MBWhen 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. Join us for more interviews and short horror fiction. Would you like to submit a short horror story to The Gothic? Email us at [email protected]
103 - Kill Shelter
October 15, 2021 20:00 - 46 minutes - 32 MBWhen 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. Join us for more interviews and short horror fiction. Would you like to submit a short horror story to The Gothic? Email us at [email protected]
BOOK RECOMMENDATION - Dark Harvest
October 08, 2021 04:00 - 8 minutes - 5.62 MBThis weeks book recommendation is for Norman Partridges Dark Harvest. Link in bio. Special thank you to Ernest Burns for his single Best By Midnight off his new Cake and Marlyn Manson inspired record Complete & Total Darkness. https://www.amazon.com/Dark-Harvest-Norman-Partridge/dp/076531911X Join us for more interviews and short horror fiction. Would you like to submit a short horror story to The Gothic? Email us at [email protected]
102 - Splat
October 06, 2021 04:00 - 29 minutes - 20.3 MBWhat if every time you tried to kill yourself, it resulted in someone else's death? This, plus we take a listed to a 1927 classic Willie Thortonthrope song from the NYC public archives. Narrated by Will Huse. Join us for more interviews and short horror fiction. Would you like to submit a short horror story to The Gothic? Email us at [email protected]
Splat
October 06, 2021 04:00 - 29 minutes - 20.3 MBWhat if every time you tried to kill yourself, it resulted in someone else's death? This, plus we take a listed to a 1927 classic Willie Thortonthrope song from the NYC public archives. Narrated by Will Huse. Join us for more interviews and short horror fiction. Would you like to submit a short horror story to The Gothic? Email us at [email protected]
101 - It's Only Skin Deep
October 01, 2021 04:00 - 48 minutes - 33.3 MBA short story that features the unsung hero of halloween, the skeleton! Plus an original song by Dirk Boon. Narrated by your author and host of the hour, Lucas Coleman. Join us for more interviews and short horror fiction. Would you like to submit a short horror story to The Gothic? Email us at [email protected]
It's Only Skin Deep
October 01, 2021 04:00 - 48 minutes - 33.3 MBA short story that features the unsung hero of halloween, the skeleton! Plus an original song by Dirk Boon. Narrated by your author and host of the hour, Lucas Coleman. Join us for more interviews and short horror fiction. Would you like to submit a short horror story to The Gothic? Email us at [email protected]
New Season Trailer
October 01, 2021 00:00 - 23 seconds - 340 KBThis season you can listen to audiobook readings of original short stories read by different artists, listen to original music, and hear book recommendations on lesser known horror novels.