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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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.

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In this episode, we feature a song and a short story generated by an open-source AI algorithm.

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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.

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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

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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.

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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.

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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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