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 s

X-Mas Special

Dec 25th, 2023 45m 25s

It'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 f

Minore

Mar 7th, 2023 53m 14s

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 fr

Artificial Intelligence

Feb 2nd, 2023 50m 53s

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.californiagothicpo

Southern Comfort

Jan 4th, 2023 54m 45s

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

The Feeling Of Being Watched

Nov 22nd, 2022 44m 16s

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 S

Man's Best Friend

Oct 21st, 2022 1h 17m

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

Featherswallow

Oct 10th, 2022 43m 19s

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

A Fear Of Planes

Oct 1st, 2022 50m 40s

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 f

All My Friends Are Dead

Feb 28th, 2022 44m 6s

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 Mit

Liberty & Death

Jan 15th, 2022 1h 41m

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 [email protected] or submit through our website at www.californiagothic

Impala

1 Dec 25th, 2021 1h 6m

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

110 - Impala

1 Dec 24th, 2021 1h 6m

Boyfriend

1 Dec 8th, 2021 42m 12s

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

ADDICTION HORROR - Book Review

1 Dec 3rd, 2021 17m 41s

In 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

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Table Of Contents

Dec 2nd, 2021 4m 31s

Don'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 ho

Red Sky

1 Nov 25th, 2021 57m 41s

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 c

Hartwell's Farm and Pumpkin Patch

1 Nov 18th, 2021 31m 48s

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 mo

XOXO

1 Nov 10th, 2021 57m 50s

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

The Body Farm

Oct 30th, 2021 50m 28s

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 s

BOOK RECOMMENDATION - Hex & Rat

Oct 22nd, 2021 16m 26s

A 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/B07

X's For Eyes

Oct 19th, 2021 52m 48s

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

Kill Shelter

Oct 15th, 2021 46m 30s

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 fi

Kill Shelter

Oct 14th, 2021 46m 30s

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.

BOOK RECOMMENDATION - Dark Harvest

Oct 8th, 2021 8m 5s

This 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.amazo