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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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01:25:39

BONUS: Salem's Lot (1979)

Homegrown Horror ·

2024/06/01

Been a crazy week, so this May Bonus episode is a little late. But join us during this episode as we watch the horror classic Salem's Lot, a made for t.v. fever dream that left us confused and thirsting for something better. But it's not all a bad time, there are some amazing things that have come out of this movie, like brother sucking, and grown men being thralled into Boys holes. All this and more!Come say hi or ask a questions homegrownhorrorpod@gmail.com or hit us up on instagram

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00:40:10

The Devil in Maine: He Doesn't Wear Prada

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2024/05/30

We gather around the campfire on a late May evening - B's got a story of cursed artifacts, devilish pacts, and some weird shaped feet! Sources: https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/devils-footprint https://www.onlyinyourstate.com/maine/devils-footprint-me/ https://www.roadsideamerica.com/tip/67410 https://q1065.fm/legend-says-this-maine-town-is-where-the-devil-goes-to-survive-winter/ You can reach out to us via email at homegrownhorrorpod@gmail.com - send us stories, questions, Maine movie

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01:39:05

BIRTHDAY BONUS: Bladerunner (1982) & Bladerunner 2049...

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2024/05/30

Another year for the birthday boi! This year for Jackson's super self-indulgent birthday bonus episode, we watched Bladrunner, the Final Cut and Bladerunner 2049. We dive into the cyberpunk dystopia of Los Angeles where we follow the adventures of two bladerunners as they are tasked with separate goals to "retire" on the loose replicants, but perhaps they will find their humanity along the way. Come say hi or ask us a question homegrownhorrorpod@gmail.com or hit us up on instagram

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00:48:38

An Embezzler's Dead End: Could you call me back??

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2024/05/23

James Cassidy had it all family, a good job, a successful business, a second home on the Cape, and an embezzled $1.1 million dollars. As the FBI closed in on the audit of his banking business, James seems to have made a mad escape up North through Maine. A move that would lead him to his demise. Send us your questions homegrownhorrorpod@gmail.com or reach us on instagram @homegrownhorrorpod. Sources: Cold Case New England, James Cassidy, June 27, 2022. Me. Probe Continues into Banker's Death,

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01:01:49

A Deadly Confrontation in Vinalhaven: I Don't Feel So...

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2024/05/16

Have you ever just had a bad feeling about something - something that leaves more than just a bad taste in your mouth, that makes you feel like somthing is definitely not right? Today B opens pandora's box on the untimely death of Roger Feltis on Vinalhaven - a case that still has too many loose ends and an ocean of unanswered questions. Sources: A Feud, an Ax, and a Fishing Knife: The Bloody Killing Roiling a Maine Island by Rachel Olding for the Daily Beast Judge orders AG to provide records

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00:47:05

A Shallow Grave in Masardis: Too Many Frenemies

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2024/05/09

We talk about the unsolved murder of Joseph Savitch and Louis Alexander, two career criminals that disappeared as they were expected in court for their part in an elaborate home burglary operation. Did the two's past catch up with them or were there other players looking for their chance to get the drop on Joe and Louis? Come say hi at homegrownhorrorpod@gmail.com or come by instagram @homegrownhorrorpod Sources: Skeletal remains were 2 SouthCoast men, southcoasttoday.com, November 24,

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00:50:45

1897 Murder at Bonny Eagle: Put Him in a Corner Somwhere

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2024/05/02

Hop into your time machines - we're doing a listener suggestion, but it's almost three years late! Back in 2021, B was recommended a book - a book so rare, it took until this past week for her to finally get her hot little hands on it and she was not disappointed! With her handwritten notes in hand, B gives us her book report and brings to light the 1897 murder of May Fullerton Lane and her 10-month-old son, John Gordon Lane at the hands of her husband, John W. Lane. Sources: Took Three

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01:22:40

BONUS: Dark Shadows (2012)

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2024/05/01

We watched Dark Shadows so you don't have to, jumping right into a fully packaged and branded Tim Burton film featuring little nobody actors such as Johnny Deep, Eva Green, and Helena Bonham Carter. Watching this felt like a fever dream. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hghpod/support

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00:57:08

Murder in the Poacher Woods: Game Wardens for the 1%

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2024/04/25

Jackson takes us back to 1886 to share the details on a double homicide that gripped the Maine public. We got it all, escapees, dogs, and game laws. Sources: The Warden Murders (part one), June 20, 2022, St. Croix Historical Society. The Warden Murders (part two), June 20, 2022, St. Croix Historical Society. Edward Ives, The Poacher as Hero: The Graves Case as Exemplar, Forest & Conservation History, Volume 35, Issue 1, January 1991, Pages 24–28, https://doi.org/10.2307/3983536 You can

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01:01:43

1974 Katahdin Ice Climbing Disaster: Red Sky By Morning

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2024/04/18

SPRING HAS FINALLY SPRUNG! Our hosts will be the first to tell you (because this is a weather podcast) that we have finally left the snow and ice behind - gardening, biking, hiking, enjoying nature! But, B will be the first to remind you, that while nature is beautiful and peaceful, you gotta respect it. Today’s tale takes us back 1974, to the snowy peaks of Mt. Katahdin, where six ice climbers face a storm of epic proportions. As the boy scouts say, “Be prepared.”Sources: An ice climbing disaster

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00:46:52

The Dash- H.M.S. Booty Call

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2024/04/11

YoHoHOOOO!!! We have it all fur our mateys on this here episode of HGH, hoist your jibs and tack you main sails, because we be discussing the story of the Dash, famous wartime privateer vessel and possible ghost ship. A stellar resume for some fearless searats. ARRRRRGGGGHHH!!!!Sources: The mysterious 'Dash' of Casco Bay, September 2, 2021, The Courier-Gazette. Privateer Dash, wikitree.com Freeport's Famous Privateer, Freeport Historical Society. Come chat with us

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00:45:37

Dr. Dove's Miracle Unicorn Monthly: His Name is Horny

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2024/04/03

We've covered some weird creatures on HGH - werewolves, giant cats, cannibalistic spiritual beings, landlocked walruses. Maine's got some truly amazing creatures! What many might not know is that one Dr. Dove attempted to make one of these mythical beasts a reality right here in Dirigo! Come along as B dredges up some old timey science experiments! Sources: Strange Maine by Michelle Soliere Artificial Production of the Fabulous Unicorn by W. Franklin Dove for The Scientific Monthly

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01:32:07

BONUS: Dolores Claiborne (1995)

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2024/03/31

What happens when you're being framed for the death of your asshole boss? It's time to reconnect with your estranged daughter. Listen as we gush over Kathy Bates as she eats the scenery in this totally not awful film! Got a movie recommendation hit us up homegrownhorrorpod@gmail.com or instagram @homegrownhorrorpod --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hghpod/support

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00:48:00

The Bowdoinham Bank Robbery of 1866: Whip Em Good

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2024/03/28

On a moonless Summer night in June of 1866 three robbers made a mad cash grab reminiscent of a spaghetti western. While they skedaddled away from with their cash prize, can they lose the authorities in the Big Apple?If you got story suggestions or questions for us to answer on the pod, hit us up at homegrownhorrorpod@gmail.com or on the instagram @homegrownhorrorpod Sources: "Bank Robbery, 1866", Bowdoinham Historical Society,

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00:52:57

The Anti-Catholic Riot of 1854 & The Know-Nothings:...

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2024/03/21

The year is 1854 and you are walking down Commercial Street in Bath, when you see a man in a bathrobe yelling aggressively about Catholics and how they are ruining the country. What do you do? You decide to go commit arson? Odd choice, but go off! Join B & Jackson as we dive into the political circumstances that led to Maine's other good old fashioned riot!Sources: Maine: A History Vol. 1 by Louis Clinton Hatch "The Riot at Bath, Maine—Church Burned in Open Daylight—Effects of Street

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01:03:49

The Murder of Amy St. Laurent: Big Ole Liar

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2024/03/14

On an October evening Amy St. Laurent disappeared from the streets of Portland, within two days police began seriously investigating all angles of foul play possible. While leads seemed thin, luckily the murderer is an idiot.Keep yourself safe with the Rape Aggression Defense System (R.A.D.S.) through the Amy St. Laurent Foundation. amystlaurentfoundation.org You can say hi to us at homegrowhorrorpod@gmail.com or through Instagram @homegrownhorrorpod Sources: Portland police seek clues in case of

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00:58:07

Orion Krause: I Promise I Can Read

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2024/03/07

There are moments in life where you realize things can change in a split second and in 2017, when Orion Krause ended up at the home of his grandparent's neighbor, the unthinkable happened. After confessing to the tragic slaying of his mother, grandparents, and their home healthcare worker, Orion Krause's family was left with many questions and few answers. Maine Crisis Line (MCL): 1-888-568-1112 (Voice) or 711 (Maine Relay) 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: all or text 988 or

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00:41:38

The Mysteries of Ayers Island: SHUT UP, JOHN!

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2024/02/29

Hey Homies! Jackson takes us on a little island tour of the mysterious Ayers Island. An industrious 64 acres island with not one, but three grim legends on its soils... and probably asbestos. You can reach out to us via email at homegrownhorrorpod@gmail.com - send us stories, questions, Maine movie recommendations, or just say hi! Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/homegrownhorrorpod/⁠ Sources: Ghost Hunters Summoned for Trespassing in Orono, by Dawn Gagnon. Bangor Daily News, May 18th,

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01:04:20

BONUS: Offspring

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2024/02/28

We've seen good movies. We've seen bad movies. And then there's Offspring, a gross-out cannibal flick set right on the Maine/Canada border. Come and sit with our hosts as they dissect the worst movie they've ever seen (probably). They suffered because they love us.You can reach out to us via email at homegrownhorrorpod@gmail.com - send us stories, questions, Maine movie recommendations, or just say hi! Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/homegrownhorrorpod/⁠ --- Support

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00:40:34

The Ding-Maul & Ding-Ball: A Tale of Two Kitties

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2024/02/22

What's new, pussy cat? Meow is the time to put your paws together for two fur-ocious creatures of the Maine Lumberwoods - the Ding-Maul & Ding-Ball! Can B purr-suade Jackson to believe in these purr-plexing kittens, or will she become hiss-terical in the process? Join our hosts as we get the cryptid paw-ty started

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