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Homegrown Horror

B Cacace-Shortill & Jackson Skinner

A Mainer and a dude from away discover the horrors of Vacationland. There’s a reason why this state has Stephen King.

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00:43:37

The Kennebunk Inn: Arthritic Ghost

Homegrown Horror ·

2023/01/12

This week on homegrown horror, we feature the possibly haunted Kennebunk Inn. Known in the region for fine dining, comfortable beds, and access to a quaint seaside town. It is also often boasted as one of the most haunted hotels in Maine and the final resting place for a published poet. Some of the lingering guests potentially include past owners and employees that continue manning their posts, albeit poorly. As glasses are smashed to the ground by an invisible force, are ghosts to blame or shotty

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01:12:47

Israel Keyes: What a Fuckwad

Homegrown Horror ·

2023/01/05

**Content warning: Aside from murder, today's topic also involves sexual assault, animal and corpse abuse (including necrophilia, briefly). Listener discretion is advised.** It's season 2, y'all! And your favorite co-hosts are back in the saddle and ready to tell you some more terrible stories! B steps up to the plate with the case of serial killer and all around terrible human being, Israel Keyes. Leaving a ton of unanswered questions and countless victims in his wake, Keyes' crimes cover huge

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01:23:55

BONUS: The Iron Giant

Homegrown Horror ·

2022/12/31

A very last minute December bonus episode is our belated gift to you! On this bonus episode we watched an old childhood millenial favorite, the Iron Giant. This movie has it all from solid animation, amazing characters and VO's, to paranoia and fear over iminent Russian nuclear attacks. Come join us for all the laughs, tears, and hog hugs! And join us soon, every Thursday starting in January & beyond, for our regular episodes. You can reach out to us via email - homegrownhorrorpod@gmail.com -

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01:20:18

BONUS: The Good Son

Homegrown Horror ·

2022/12/01

Nothing like reliving childhood memories through the magic of cinema, think back to those years you were clowining around with your friends. Climbing trees, running from dogs, shooting cats with the crossbow you made in your shed, pushing your mom off a cliff - good times. B and Jackson watched the Good Son, staring the Home Alone kid and Frodo in the most successful advertisement for remaining child free. Enjoy the November bonus ep, and we'll see you on the next one! --- Support this podcast:

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01:03:17

BONUS: The ITstraveganza, Chapter Two

Homegrown Horror ·

2022/11/17

Here it is you hungry listeners, the promised part two of the ITstraveganza. After a rather demanding few weeks, we finally got ourselves through the entirety of Stephen King's IT. We come away with positive reviews on this story and we get into the good, the bad, and the weird. Float with us on this literary voyage and take in the sights, such as bad dates in junkyards, intense world buidling, dyanmic relationships, and of course the unmatured elephant in the room. You can reach out to us via email

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02:19:05

BONUS: The ITstraveganza, Chapter One

Homegrown Horror ·

2022/11/01

Due to B and Jackson's combined third grader reading level, the ITstraveganza will be done in two parts! For chapter one your intrepid hosts are disecting IT (1990), IT: Chapter One (2017), and IT: Chapter Two (2019). We watched so much IT we are now available to perform at children's birthday parties at a safe distance. Come float with us! Join us in two weeks for Chapter Two of the ITstraveganza where we overcome our bibliophobia! --- Support this podcast:

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00:59:54

The Murders of Dawn Garvin, Patricia Hirt, and Lori...

Homegrown Horror ·

2022/10/27

Graphic content ahead! B and Jackson talk about a murder spree that started in Maryland and spanned its way to Maine. In 1987 Steven Oken killed three people in two weeks. While he evaded police for some time, the bloody bread crumb trail led to his capture. We talk about the murders, the court ping-pong, and give our found farewell as we close out this season. Check out the bonus episodes to be released and join us again for our regular schedule in January. Much love, and we will see you again

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00:42:12

The Murder of Charlie Howard: But, Think of the Poor...

Homegrown Horror ·

2022/10/20

**Content Warning - Today's topic is a tragic hate crime. We discuss violence against the LGBTQ+ community in this episode. Listener discretion is advised.** B's last episode of the season, we're going back in time to the 80s. The "wholesome" little town of Bangor was rocked by a hate crime that would become national news and inspire multiple pieces of media, including Stephen King's IT. What the country didn't know, is the death of a 23-year-old gay man would incite a change that begin the state's

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00:47:49

The Hauntings of Strand Theatre: KEEP IT DOWN

Homegrown Horror ·

2022/10/13

On today's episode we talk about the strange and errie hauntings of the Strand Theatre of Skowhegan, ME. Since the 1970's employees and theatre goers have experienced the spectral activities of a possibly angry ghost. Is there any truth to these rumors, and what can we learn from all of these stories? We also talk about the end of Fair(e) season, NIMBYs, and more! Sources: mainstreetskowhegan.org Bangor Daily News hauntedplaces.org onlyinyourstate.com cinematreasures.org centralmaine.com You can

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00:59:32

The Mysterious Death of Mary Howe: Séance It Ain't So!

Homegrown Horror ·

2022/10/06

It's spooky season, y'all! We at Homegrown Horror kick things off right with a story of spirits, séances, elaborate science experiments, and an *alleged* untimely death, all set to the backdrop of American Spiritualism! B's got something for ghost fanatics and history buffs alike as we dig into the strange circumstances surrounding the death of famed Maine medium, Mary Howe. The Mary Howe Room in Damariscotta. Sources on Spiritualism The Rise of Spiritualism in 19th Century America by Angie

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01:29:37

Bonus: They Nest (2000)

Homegrown Horror ·

2022/10/01

Just in the nic of time we have the September Bonus episode. B and Jackson subected themselves to viewing the 2000 made for t.v. movie "They Nest". Check out their thoughts as they simp for redheads, call out wikipedia, argue about the movie, and gross out over creepy crawlys. All this and more! You can reach out to us via email - homegrownhorrorpod@gmail.com - send us stories, questions, Maine movie recommendations, or just say hi! Twitter: https://twitter.com/HgHpod Instagram:

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00:57:21

The Murder of Nicolle Lugdon, Daniel Borders, and...

Homegrown Horror ·

2022/09/29

On August 13th, 2012 a burning vehicle was found with three murder victims inside. A cover up full of blunders, was it about drugs, money, or jealousy? The duo takes on this horrendous crime and finds the humanity where no one else does. You can reach out to us via email - homegrownhorrorpod@gmail.com - send us stories, questions, Maine movie recommendations, or just say hi! Twitter: https://twitter.com/HgHpod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/homegrownhorrorpod/ Sources: Bangor Daily News Press

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00:46:04

The 1885 Executions: They Just Missed It SO Much

Homegrown Horror ·

2022/09/22

You've heard the story of Katherine Cornish, the first person executed in what would become Maine, but what exactly caused the people to abolish the death penalty not once, but TWICE? B digs into the 1883 murders of Pasquale Coscia and Constable William "Uncle Billy" Lawrence - two crimes that would lead to the executions of three men that would change Maine legislature forever. You can reach out to us via email - homegrownhorrorpod@gmail.com - send us stories, questions, Maine movie

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00:59:05

The Execution of Katherine Cornish: No U

Homegrown Horror ·

2022/09/15

The duo talks about the first documented execution of Maine History. Jump back into history to 1644 and hear the tragic fate of Katerine Cornish, while she might get around, she got done dirty. We also play some games and chat choclate moose, all this and more! Sources: The Journal of John Wintrhop 1630-1649 Sun Journal You can reach out to us via email - homegrownhorrorpod@gmail.com - send us stories, questions, Maine movie recommendations, or just say hi! Twitter:

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00:43:37

The Sabattus Well: Well, Well, Well...What Do We Have...

Homegrown Horror ·

2022/09/08

It's the summer of 2001 and a group of kids clamor through the Sabattus woods looking for the famed Well; however they got much more than they bargained for...or so the legend goes. Let B regale you with HGH's first tried and true urban legend! Who or what is behind the terrifying tale that has gripped the internet since the 2000s? You can reach out to us via email - homegrownhorrorpod@gmail.com - send us stories, questions, Maine movie recommendations, or just say hi! Twitter:

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00:27:04

CAMP HOMEGROWN MINISODE

Homegrown Horror ·

2022/09/01

WE MADE IT Y'ALL! B and Jackson have made it upta camp for some fun in the end of the summer sun! Fishing, boating, swimming, and, of course, scary stories around the camp fire! Gather, my friends, for two of the finest tales this side of Mt. Katahdin! You can reach out to us via email - homegrownhorrorpod@gmail.com - send us stories, questions, Maine movie recommendations, or just say hi! Twitter: https://twitter.com/HgHpod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/homegrownhorrorpod/ --- Support

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01:12:32

Bonus: Cujo (1983)

Homegrown Horror ·

2022/08/30

Where my dogs at? In this bonus episode we watched the film that gives a compelling reason to why Smell-O-Vision never really took off, Cujo. A movie about neglectful pet owners, abusive relationships, and upset children. We love to hate this film, so get your therapist and tune in. You can reach out to us via email - homegrownhorrorpod@gmail.com - send us stories, questions, Maine movie recommendations, or just say hi! Twitter: https://twitter.com/HgHpod Instagram:

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01:15:31

The Mars Hill Bank Robbery: Taking Our Women and...

Homegrown Horror ·

2022/08/25

HANDS UP THIS IS A ROBBERY! On today's episode we talk about the Mars Hill Bank Robbery of 1971, the largest bank robbery in Maine history. On a chilly November evening Bernard Patterson entered his local bank and made off with 110K and thus ensued a seven month long man hunt. A wild dude, and a wild story. All this and more! You can reach out to us via email - homegrownhorrorpod@gmail.com - send us stories, questions, Maine movie recommendations, or just say hi! Twitter:

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00:51:04

The Murder of Sarah Ware: 80 Years (Is Too Damn Long)

Homegrown Horror ·

2022/08/18

If you thought a bogus hoax was the only thing haunting Bucksport, you'd better think again! We've got another old timey murder on today's docket, proving that it doesn't matter how far back you go, the court systems have always been goddamn mess. Unfortunately for us, the "unsolved" murder of Sarah Ware isn't the only thing that got left behind in the Ellsworth Courthouse. You can reach out to us via email - homegrownhorrorpod@gmail.com - send us stories, questions, Maine movie recommendations, or

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00:58:28

The Murder of Ludger Belanger: Hair Today, Hoof Tomorrow

Homegrown Horror ·

2022/08/11

Today we talk about the Disappearance, then murder of Ludger "Ludgie" Belanger, a young married man who disappeared on a November morning in 1975. Bloody tracks, tire marks, and one mysterious hair, Ludger's case continues to be unsolved to this day. So hop in and join B and Jackson on another epic bummer of a tale. All this and more on HGH! You can reach out to us via email - homegrownhorrorpod@gmail.com - send us stories, questions, Maine movie recommendations, or just say hi! Twitter:

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