The New England Gothic

By Cait Ford

Explore dark and obscure stories from the depths of New England history with host Cait Ford.

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The podcast currently has 21 episodes available.

The New England Gothic episodes:

October 11, 2023 Boston Body Snatchers: Then & Now
Todays episode will be discussing the legacy of body snatching surrounding Harvard Medical School, the ethics of medical specimens, and the current day news of an alleged body snatching ring operating throughout New England
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25min
September 21, 2023 Edgar Allen Poe Haunts Providence?
Does the broken hearted ghost of Edgar Allen Poe haunt the Providence Athenaeum? Did his lover Sarah Helen Whitman summon his spirit there? Let's talk about this local legend!
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13min
September 14, 2023 The True Haunting in Connecticut
In 1986 the Snedeker family moved into a former funeral parlor, and were immediately tormented by a malevolent force dwelling within the home. When the haunting escalated to full blown violence against the family, the infamous Ed and Lorraine Warren came to their rescue. This controversial story was the basis of the movie, A Haunting in Connecticut.
***Trigger Warning for mentions of sexual violence and other disturbing details
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25min
September 07, 2023 The Dark and Haunted History of Salem's Ropes Mansion
Many may recgonize this iconic colonial mansion as a staple of Salem's streets due to its feature in the Halloween classic, Hocus Pocus. But this Witch City mansion's real history is much darker than many know.
Welcome to Spooky Season, and welcome back to The New England Gothic...

Todays episode is sponsored by https://bio.site/SalemUnsung
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19min
June 09, 2023 A Shotgun Wedding and Murderous Love Triangle
A strange and passionate murder takes place the night after a wedding in East Montpelier, VT.
Lets discuss the 1889 murder of George Gould.
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23min
May 19, 2023 The Betty and Barney Hill Abduction
Betty and Barney Hill claimed to have been abducted by aliens in 1961. Their story serves as the "Blueprint" for the modern American UFO experience.
Their encounter is noted for being credible, as the Hills never wavered or changed their story.
Lets explore what happened.
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38min
May 05, 2023 Cryptids of New England - Massachusetts
Lets discuss the cryptids of Massachusetts, a part one of a soon to be multipart series where explore the mysterious and sometimes horrifying creature sightings in each New England state.
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25min
April 28, 2023 The New England Vampire Panic
An invisible threat plagues the settlers of 18th and 19th century New England, decimating entire families one by one.
The locals blame vampires for their misfortune, and even go as far as burning and eating their dead loved ones organs to protect themselves from the supernatural beings.

Lets discuss the Vampire Panic of New England
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39min
April 21, 2023 Rachel Wall, Boston's Lady Pirate
Let's discuss the story of Rachel Wall, a farm girl turned pirate.

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14min
April 13, 2023 The Real Nightmare on Elm Street
Today we are discussing the case of the Stratford Poltergeist, aka The Real Nightmare on Elm Street.
In 1850, an unseen force torments a reverend's family for months, in front of multiple reliable witnesses. Many claim the spirit of Goody Basset, a woman hanged for witchcraft on the property was the culprit. Others believe it was a demonic possession brought about by a seance gone wrong. Whatever the truth...this haunting is incredibly bizarre.
Shout out to Ghostwatch Zine for personal photos and stories from this tale, more info can be found in Ghostwatch Zine Vol 3. Local Lore
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38min

FAQs about The New England Gothic:

How many episodes does The New England Gothic have?

The podcast currently has 21 episodes available.