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The Gay Gasp

The Gay Gasp

Written by: Elena Karmazin
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Welcome to The Gay Gasp | a Spooky Podcast! The show where we share our queer perspectives on all things spooky! Join us every episode as we unearth fun facts about topics like true crime lesbian icon Lizzie Borden, the history of cemeteries, and the creepiest travel destinations around the world. We might not be scholars or scientists, but we're definitely silly and curious. Expect deep questions like, "Would you rather kill Casper the Friendly Ghost or marry the Headless Horseman?" Tune in for a blend of queer insights, creepy curiosity, and plenty of laughs!

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Episodes
  • Go Birds!

    Go Birds!
    Apr 9 2025

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    Hey Fam! On this episode of The Gay Gasp | A Spooky Podcast, Elena and Maddie are here to dive into all things feathered, freaky, and fear-inducing. They explore everything from a headless chicken to projectile vulture vomit. They unpack the unsettling behind-the-scenes mayhem of Hitchcock’s 'The Birds', where cast members were injured, birds were sedated with whiskey, and Hitchcock’s own behavior toward lead actress Tippi Hedren was deeply inappropriate and abusive.

    • 10 Mind-Blowing Facts about Birds
    • Ornithophobia (Fear of Birds)
    • The Horrific True Story Behind the Making of Alfred Hitchcock's 'The Birds

    Your kind reviews and five-star love on Apple Podcasts mean the world and help us reach more spooky ghoulies like you. Be sure to follow us on Instagram @GayGaspPodcast and tell us your FMK (Flock-Marry-Kill). Get ready for grudge holding birds and a whole lot of gay gasping!
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    36 mins
  • Catacombs | Bones, Bones, Bones

    Catacombs | Bones, Bones, Bones
    Feb 19 2025

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    Hey Fam! On this episode of The Gay Gasp | A Spooky Podcast, Elena and Maddie take a deep dive—literally—into the eerie world of catacombs. From Rome’s underground cemeteries to Palermo’s mummified monks and Paris’ six million skeletons stacked like bone couture, these crypts are giving. Expect plenty of gay gasps as they look death in the face. Grab your flashlights, grab your femurs, this one is going to be an adventure 💀✨🌈
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    57 mins
  • Wicked Wizard of Oz

    Wicked Wizard of Oz
    Feb 4 2025

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    Hey Fam! On this episode of The Gay Gasp | A Spooky Podcast, Elena and Maddie are following the yellow brick road… straight into horror! Inspired by their love of all things Wicked, they're pulling back the curtain on the dark and disturbing truths behind the making of The Wizard of Oz. From toxic makeup and near-fatal stunts, to the heartbreaking exploitation of their girl Judy Garland, this movie had it all. They are holding space... for plenty of gay gasps as they uncover the sinister side of this beloved gay classic. 💚💗🌈

    • The Controversy with the Wizard of Oz
    • The dark secrets surrounding ‘The Wizard of Oz’
    • The Dark History Behind ‘The Wizard Of Oz’ That No One Talks About

    Thank you for listening and writing a review! Stay updated by following @gaygasppodcast on Instagram! ✨

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    1 hr and 2 mins
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