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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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01:26:10

The Grifts of Mair: Was it Smyth, Andele, Ellis,...

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2023/08/17

There I was, minding my own business, cooking up the latest episode of the pod when B strumpets in with a barrel of juicy little financial crimes. And I chomped down on that sucker and didn't let go, they had to call in the jaws of life so that B could help Cohost this episode. We are talking about the grifts of Marianne Andele, aka Smyth and many other names. We got big grifts, small grifts, grifts that didn't net any money, this person just can't stop grifting, they're a walking

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00:47:11

The Murder of Effie MacDonald: An Army of Lawyers

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2023/08/10

Now that Old Timey July is over, your co-host B is digging into another one of those cases that makes you say, "How the hell have I never heard of this?!" Join us as your hosts walk through the circumstances surrounding the murder of 54-year-old Effie MacDonald, the hunt to find her killer, and the (frustrating) roadblocks that led Effie's case to be one of the oldest on the state's unsolved database. Sources: http://bangorhousemurder.blogspot.com/ Chambermaid’s slaying still

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00:50:48

The Haunting of Thomas A. Hill House: Do it for the...

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2023/08/03

We discuss the strange happening of the Thomas A. Hill House, famous home from mid 1800's in Bangor, ME. Former (and current depending who you ask) of Samuel and Matilda Dale. We got it all today, scandal, shame, and peculiar haunts. Step inside and join us on this episode! Sources: bangorhistoricalsociety.org Bangor's Top 5 Haunted Places q1065.fm These Spooky Tales from Bangor, Maine, May Just Inspire Stephen King's Next Novel. Ranker.com The Legends of Haunted Hill House by Ghosts of

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01:18:42

BONUS: The Turning

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2023/08/01

Ho boy, buckle up it is time for another bonus episode. And spoilers, this is not good. We watched "The Turning", so you don't have to. As our hero slowly realizes they may be underqualified to deal with two troubled children, she is wracked with visions of spooky ghouls in the night. Is it ghost or something more internal? Hop on into our podmobile and let us take you away on a journey to a faraway place that definitely isn't set in Maine. --- Support this podcast:

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00:48:16

Portland's Great Fire of 1866: Are You Ok HippoPig?

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2023/07/27

All aboard the Old Timey Train - choo choo!! Class is in session once more as Professor B breaks out another crazy and harrowing story about a fire, this time in our beloved Portland! Come along to 1866, where some poor planning and bougie ennui worked in tandem to demolish over a third of the city. Our hosts also discover that numbers and dates are hard! Sources: The PPH Special Project: The Night Portland Burned; "The Night Portland Burned" by Randy Billings, The Man Who Shouted

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00:57:40

The Justified Homicide of James Cummings: I hate...

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2023/07/20

**CONTENT WARNING: GUN VIOLENCE** Our episode is a bit different today, we talk about the homicide of James Cummings where Amber Cummings used force against James to protect her daughter. Years of abuse, brainwashing, and trauma, under the roof of a literal Nazi and aspiring terrorist. All this and more! Sources: Slain Neo-Nazi, Angry over Obama victory, reportedly prepared ‘Dirty Bomb’ Component by David Holthouse, February 11, 2009. The Southern Poverty Law Center. Amber Cummings Avoids Prison

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00:52:12

The Ghost of Massacre Pond: What Remains of Brittney

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2023/07/13

Despite her brain slowly scrambling like an egg, B has a book report for us! The internet doesn't really have everything - today we turn to the printed word to find the truth behind Massacre Pond and the ghost (?) that walks along its banks! But, as always, the truth is waaaaaay more interesting than it seems. Sources: Haunted Maine: Ghosts and Strange Phenomena of the Pine Tree State by Charles A. Stansfield Jr. theunwrittenword.com The Battle at Moore’s Brook, Scarborough, Maine, June 29, 1677

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01:09:25

CAMP HOMEGROWN SPECIAL: Interview with a Maine-ah

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2023/07/06

WE'RE BACK AT IT AGAIN! B and Jackson have gone upta camp to meet our very first guest, Jeff Grinnell: homesteader, podcaster, and Maine-ah with a lot of stories that have been hidden in the deep woods of Dirigo! You can reach out to us via email - homegrownhorrorpod@gmail.com - send us stories, questions, Maine movie recommendations, or just say hi! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/homegrownhorrorpod/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hghpod/support

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01:03:12

BONUS: Night of Dark Shadows

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2023/06/30

We're (regretfully) going back to our favorite Gothic manor - Collinwood! B and Jackson are very disappointed in the lack of vampires (#JusticeforBarnabas). As they wade through unresolved tension and loose plot threads, our intrepid hosts may just be able to salvage this movie through a Kickstarter! You can reach out to us via email - homegrownhorrorpod@gmail.com - send us stories, questions, Maine movie recommendations, or just say

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00:51:02

The Murder of Daniel K. Wood Jr: Mean World

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2023/06/29

Trigger warning today, we will be discussing the murder of a child. In 1954 Daniel Wood went off to fish with friends, never to return. All we know is he called his mom to say he got hired by a travelling salesman, only to be found dead nine days later. This is a truly awful story, but B and Jackson look into this grisly history and think about the world of yesterday versus today. All this and more. Sources: Daniel Wood Jr. coldcasene.org Shadow Over Serenity: The Unsolved Case of 12-Year-Old

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00:47:37

The "Hazing" of Samuel and Roger Courtney: Thanks, I...

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2023/06/22

In 1919 a mob "hazed" and assaulted Samuel and Roger Courtney, their crime? Being black. We uncover the recently uncovered true story of a dark point in Maine's history. We also go into a deeper look at hate crimes that had spread throughout the U.S. during this time as well. Buckle up, it is awful. Sources: 2020 Maine Census Hate Crimes Fact Sheet from the US Department of Justice A historical figure hiding in plain sight by Dan Desrochers for The Westfield News The hidden story of

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02:40:50

Birthday Bonus: Del Toro Extravaganza

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2023/06/19

Happy Birthday to B and on this self indulgent bonus episode we talked about Pan's Labyrinth (2006) and Crimson Peak (2015). Two amazing films masterfully executed by the big man himself, Guillermo Del Toro. There is a lot to unpack and themes to analyze like healthy sibling relationships, eating on the run, and how to court your lady. B also shares some of her pick artist tips and have entered her antagonist arc of the podcast. All this and more! You can reach out to us via email -

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01:06:44

The Allagash Abductions: Probing Questions

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2023/06/15

This episode is out of this world! We talk about the recollections of four campers and their famous abduction that took place in 1976. A quiet night out on the lake with the boys sounds like a grand ol' time, until the saucer nabs you. Were these four truly beamed up and tested on, is it all a buncha HOOEY? Sources: Unsolved Mysteries with Robert Stack, Season 7, Episode 21. Portland Press Herald, Allagash UFO Interview, youtube.com Subject of 1976 UFO incident casts doubt on 'Allagash

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01:03:05

The Case of Jacqueline & John Bevins: Buckle Up, It...

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2023/06/08

****Content Warning: Today the case we are covering describes graphic instances of domestic and sexual violence - listener discretion is advised.**** Thanks to B's grandmother, we are cracking open the case of Jacqueline and John Bevins, a well known couple in the tourist town of Ogunquit. Jackie and Jack to their friends and neighbors, their 23 year long marriage was rife with violence and tension, sometimes hidden in plain sight; however, things came to a head on the night of April 3rd, 1990

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00:58:01

The Murder of Gycelle Cote: Featuring Special Guest,...

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2023/06/01

On this episode of HGH we cover a twisted and sudden murder that took place in 1984 in Sanford, ME or as B calls it the "butthole of Maine". I think B is a bit harsh, Sanford seems lovely. Aside from the awful murder that we discuss, we also chat about the finer points of satanism, the satanic panic, and yard sales. All this and more! Sources: Murder in Maine mixed Satan worship and drugs by Jon Fleming. November 18, 1984. UPI Archives. Gycelle Cote, Remembered Tuesday makes 30 years

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01:33:19

Bonus: The Little Girl Who Lives Down The Lane

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2023/05/31

BOY, OH BOY DO WE HAVE A BONUS FOR YOU. Murder and mystery abound! This month, B chose an oft forgot thriller starring a young Jodi Foster and an unhinged Martin Sheen - a choice she will soon regret. Watch in real time as Jackson realizes that the real horror of this movie is the fact that the producers wrote a weird fan fiction about the underage leads and decided it was better than the original script. Take it from us when we say, prepare to be disappointed. You can reach out to us via email -

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00:42:09

The Mystique of the Canada Jay: Close Encounters of...

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2023/05/25

Oh me, oh my! Our hosts are ready to fly...the coop that is! On this bird-centric episode, B tells us about a corvid with as many alter egos as it does mythological stories - and Jackson is simply cuckoo for it! Sources: Wikipedia Canadian Geographic: Anishinaabe stories about the mischievous, wise gray jay by Niigaan Sinclair; Oh Canada jay! The story behind an icon-in-the-making by Julia Zarankin Trickster by Amanda Robinson for The Canadian Encyclopedia The Man Who Plucked the Gorbey: A Maine

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02:13:56

BIRTHDAY BONUS: Alien(s)

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2023/05/19

Another year, another Self Indulgent Birthday Bonus! Jackson is the star of today as he subjects B to some of the best sci-fi ever put to film! Will our co-hosts survive this harrowing adventure, or will B come out the other side wishing she was launched out into space? (Spoiler: they actually love it.) Time Stamps: Opening Feelings - 00:02:30 Alien - 00:10:30 Aliens - 1 :12:00 Final Thoughts & Numbers: 2:04:00 You can reach out to us via email - homegrownhorrorpod@gmail.com - send us stories,

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00:40:19

Owls Head Lighthouse: Spoiler, No Owls

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2023/05/18

We have a bit of a lighthearted episode for you today. We take a jaunt up to Owls Head Lighthouse and explore the fascinating history and haunts that make this lighthouse unique. Owls head boasts an adorable name, but it is a treacherous post, with high winds, consistent storms, and dense blankets of fog, this is a post an experienced keeper will need to manage. Come listen to tales of survivors, bell ringing pups, and ghostly visitors, all this and more! Sources: Owls Head Lighthouse

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00:46:14

The Boothbay Opera House: Fingers After Dark

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2023/05/11

You're hosts are on location - uh, we mean on vacation! B and Jackson have settled in nicely in the sweet little town of Boothbay Harbor for some real rest, relaxation, and supernatural happenings! We take you to the region's foremost ghost host, the Boothbay Opera House, where history meets haunting! Who will we see on this adventure - let's get drinky and tune in to find out! Sources: onlyinyourstate.com Boothbayoperahouse.com Strange Maine blog Boothbay Harbor Haunted Opera House by

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