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. 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@gmail.com

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 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. Jo...

In 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 www.californiagothicpodcast@gmail.com

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 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.ca...

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 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 Californiagothicpodcast@gmail.com Please click that like and subscribe button if you enjoy the show. Join...

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 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 sho...

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 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 www.californiagothicpodcast@gmail.com

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. 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@gmail.com

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 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 www.californiagothicpodcast@gmail.com

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.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 www.californiagothicpodcast@gmail.com

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 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 www.californiagothicpodcast@gmail.com

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 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 www.californiagothicpodcast@gmail.com

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 email us at californiagothicpodcast@gmail.comJoin 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@gmail.com

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. 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@gmail.com

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 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 t...

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 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.californiagothicpod...

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 'Hell Inc." Want to send us a story? You can email us your idea, what it's about, and why it scares you to CaliforniaGothicPodcast@gmail.com If we think it's a good fit for the show, we'll put it on. Join us for more interviews and short ...

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. 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@gmail.com

What 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 www.californiagothicpodcast@gmail.com

A 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 www.californiagothicpodcast@gmail.com