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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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00:57:31

Lady of the Dusk: The Dying Art of Cryptogramophy

Homegrown Horror ·

2022/08/04

**CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains discussions of suicide. Listener discretion may be advised.** It's our big 5-0! We are over the hill! What better way to celebrate than to talk about one of Maine's best features: a lighthouse! In this full circle episode, B tells us about the Lady of the Dusk, a ghost(?) native to Southport Island who's story is actually much more interesting than it seems at first blush. Who the hell is she? Let's find out! You can reach out to us via email -

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01:22:21

Bonus: Darkness Falls (2003)

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2022/07/31

B and Jackson watch the 2003 "classic", Darkness Falls. The story of a misunderstood old woman, persecuted by her community and turned vengeful wraith to exact her revenge upon any foolish enough to admire her porcelain mask. Get your trip pants, chain wallets, and your My Chemical Romance Shirts, cause this film is edgy as F. 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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00:44:20

The Curse of Colonel Buck & the Disappearance of...

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2022/07/28

It is another twofer on today's episode of Homegrown Horror. B shares the mysterious curse surrounding Colonel Buck founder of Bucksport, hater of witches, and habitual line crosser. Later, Jackson tells the tale of the disappearance of Christopher Roof, a man found in the Maine woods, but who remained unidentified for over ten years. Two short cases, but both worth telling. All this and more on HGH. You can reach out to us via email - homegrownhorrorpod@gmail.com - send us stories, questions, Maine

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00:53:00

The Machias Murders: Sh*t Limerick

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2022/07/21

B and Jackson hit a recent case in this weeks episode, where on February 2020 a murder spree occured in the town of Machias claiming the lives of three victims. Mental illness, bitterness, or just bubbling resentment, the answer is unclear why these terrible crimes take place. Other fun features of this episode include: cajun accents, bad lawyers, and unwarranted "poetry". All this and more! You can reach out to us via email - homegrownhorrorpod@gmail.com - send us stories, questions, Maine movie

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01:00:26

The North Pond Hermit: Leave Him Alone!

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2022/07/14

In the 1980s, Rome, Maine began experiencing some...strange occurrences. Missing items abound, the people gathered together to solve this mystery, but were left scratching their heads for THREE DECADES. Was it a ghost? A cryptid? A bear? Join B and Jackson as they take you on a journey to find out who or what was the North Pond Hermit! Sources: The Strange & Curious Tale of the Last True Hermit by Michael Finkle (for GQ) National Geographic Wikipedia You can reach out to us via email -

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00:53:28

The Murder of Joyce Marie McLain: I Feel for Pam

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2022/07/07

The town of East Millinocket was rocked in the summer of 1980, when Joyce Marie McLain went missing only to be discovered two days later. Thus began a 38 year investigation to find the evidence to pin on the killer. In all this is a mother who will not sit around for the police to do their job, but does it for them. *Disclaimer: We had some unavoidable audio issues during this episode in a few areas, we know what the problem is so we don't repeat it for future episodes. We hope you still enjoy this

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00:53:38

Wabanaki Elves: Do Not Disrespect

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2022/06/30

B has finally kept her word! Today we will be discussing the various magical minis from Wabanaki folklore - from forest elves to stone dwarves, these creatures may seem nice, but do not let your guard down. Disrespect them and you will get fucked. Sources: Mythical Creatures of Maine: Fantastic Beasts from Legend and Folklore by Christopher Packard native-languages.org You can reach out to us via email - homegrownhorrorpod@gmail.com - send us stories, questions, Maine movie recommendations, or just

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01:52:13

Bonus: Night of the Living Deb

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2022/06/29

A gem of a film, B and Jackson watch the RomComZom film, Night of the Living Deb. As a mysterious plague starts turning the citizens of portland into human flesh connoisseurs, Deb and Ryan wake up from their one night stand and must fight to survive the shuffling, and sometimes running, danger in the streets. We come away with different takes, but still appreciate a movie filmed and set in little Ol' Portland. You can reach out to us via email - homegrownhorrorpod@gmail.com - send us stories,

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01:07:58

The Ghost of Nelly Butler: FBI OPEN UP!

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2022/06/23

On this episode we go back to 1799 and discuss a mass ghost sighting from Sullivan, ME. Over a 100 witnesses witnessed and fully interacted with the dead wife of George Butler, but was this a genuine haunting, the fabrications of a clout seeker from Harvard, or the long con of a pedo? All this and more! Sources: "Immortality Proved by the Testimony of Sense: In Which is Contemplated the Doctrine of Spectres and the Existence of a Particular Spectre Addressed to the Candor of this Enlightened Age",

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04:35:08

BIRTHDAY BONUS: The Ari Aster Party

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2022/06/19

It is B's big birthday bash today and we are releasing a special self indulgent bonus episode to celebrate. We are talking about the brilliant work of Ari Aster, Hereditary and Midsommar. Two amazing films from a director that is still fresh in the industry, these are instant classics and mark a significant hallmark in horror film directions. We yuck it up, talking about Ari's love of head mutilation, dirty bongs, cults, demons, and we are joined by Allegra (B's wife and our socials manager) to

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00:58:24

Matthew Cushing & the Bolduc Family Murders: Wacker Man

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2022/06/16

The year is 2008 - The Dark Knight and Twilight changed pop culture, American Idol was the top show on TV, and America was about to run head first into the greatest financial crisis since the Great Depression. There are a lot of things we can't for-see, but today's story is a nightmare that nobody can prepare for. Come in and take a seat as B regales you with our first family annihilator since James Purrington, while we also breakdown some misconceptions and rumors surrounding the murders of the

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01:14:56

The Elan School, Part 2: Ricci Rich

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2022/06/09

On part 2 of the Elan School we talk about the man behind the madness, Joe Ricci. His greed, passions, addictions, manipulation, and his youth. Will Joe's charm, wealth, and winning smile be enough to ignore the fathomless void that has replaced his heart? Probably not. *Correction: Jackson kept calling the author of "Duck in a Raincoat" Martha, but her name is Maura. He apologizes, but only a little.* You can reach out to us via email - homegrownhorrorpod@gmail.com - send us stories, questions,

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01:36:04

The Elan School, Part 1: The Worst Timeline

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2022/06/02

**CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains descriptions of violence and abuse against minors. Listener discretion may be advised.** We're cracking into the big one! How did one little school in Poland, ME continuously make headlines? We've got documentaries, web comics, court documents, and more detailing the nightmare students faced at the Elan School. Sit down and grab your notebooks - class is in session. You can reach out to us via email - homegrownhorrorpod@gmail.com - send us stories, questions,

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01:46:36

Bonus: House of Dark Shadows (1970)

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2022/05/31

B and Jackson watched the soap-opera adaptation film of a soap-opera t.v. series from 1966, House of Dark Shadows. We hiss, we scream, we go "bleh", and we cannot believe what we have forced ourselves into. This episode is just as sporadic and confusing as the film we are discussing. 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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00:59:24

The Kennebunk Zumba Scandal: Don't Forget Uncle Sam

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2022/05/26

Let's talk about a story that was such a big deal, even Vanity Fair got in on the action! B's got the deets on the scandal of the century - we've got sex, extramarital affairs, a pillar of the community, and Zumba! It's everything you could want! 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 this

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03:25:44

BIRTHDAY BONUS: Berserk, The Golden Age Trilogy

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2022/05/19

***CONTENT WARNING: Along with the horror typical violence, gore, and body horror, we also discuss suicide and various forms of sexual violence. Listener discretion is advised!*** BUT, WAIT! Didn't an episode already get posted this week? Sure did; however, it's Mr. Jackson's birthday and it's time for a self indulgent birthday episode! Today's topic is the epic dark fantasy anime films, Berserk: The Golden Age trilogy - BUT, WAIT! What does that have to do with Maine?! You'll have to listen to find

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01:12:31

The Belfast Operation: Detective High Pockets

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2022/05/19

Booger sugar, yayo, the Big C - whatever you call it, we bet you didn't know Maine was once a hoppin' market for cocaine trafficking. Professor Jackson is here to school you on Dirigo's part in the war on drugs, the Belfast Operation. Let's take a look and appreciate Jackson's love of drug

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01:06:22

Mary Catherine Olenchuk: Kentucky Hippies

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2022/05/12

After two weeks of lighter fare, B decided to bring down everyone's mood by discussing the case Mary Catherine Olenchuk. Military secrets, threats from radical students, and a summer vacation gone horribly wrong, we discuss another of Kennebunk's unsolved murders. Maine State Police Major Crimes Central 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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00:47:17

Lumberjack Myths: Dumber Than They Sound

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2022/05/05

On today's episode of Homegrown Horror, we are talking about the wacky world of Lumberjack cryptids. There is a treasure trove of cute, gross, and dangerous creatures that lumberjacks would tell tall tales of sitting around campfires in the deep woods of Maine. When you're on your fifth whiskey after washing down your handful of mushrooms in the middle of the night, you might start to see things you can't explain. You can reach out to us via email - homegrownhorrorpod@gmail.com - send us stories,

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01:42:25

Bonus: Marrowbone

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2022/04/30

This April's bonus episode is all about Marrowbone! A 2017 psychological horror that takes place in 1969, we follow the Marrowbones as they adjust to their new lives in Maine, while uncovering the mysteries of the Marrowbone residence and their dark past. This movie has it all, we gush over Anya Taylor Joy, skeeve out over peeping lawyers, and decide that violence is the question. You can reach out to us via email - homegrownhorrorpod@gmail.com - send us stories, questions, Maine movie

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