Best Civil Gore Podcasts (2025)

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S09E329 - IN SEARCH OF DARKNESS 1995-1999 w/ DAVID A. WEINER! 1:02:17

9d ago1:02:17

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We are always delighted when documentary filmmaker DAVID A. WEINER drops by the show to talk about his latest installment in the IN SEARCH OF DARKNESS series. This week we're discussing the upcoming latest entry in the series, which will cover the second half of the 90s! To get your own copy of this incredible documentary, or grab copies of the one…

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The Siege of Khartoum, 1885. Muslim Religious Zeal Cracks the British Empire. British-Muslim Policy Established. 22:48

17d ago22:48

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Gordon’s fall shattered what remained of Egyptian authority in Sudan. The region, once claimed in maps and ledgers, slipped into the hands of the Mahdist state. But in Britain, the loss reverberated beyond strategy. It struck the national psyche... a public accustomed to victory saw one of its most revered officers abandoned and butchered. The out…

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S09E328 - We Clap (Or Not) For the WOLF MAN (2025)! 1:07:09

18d ago1:07:09

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Welcome back! This week we're running into the woods under a full moon to check out that latest Universal Monster update - WOLF MAN (2025)! But did we enjoy this version, or should it have been shot with a silver bullet?By Civil Gore Podcast

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The Siege of Bilbao, 1937. Basque Culture Systematically Erased. Hitler Helps Spain in a Preview of WWII Atrocities and Experiments. 27:37

18d ago27:37

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The fall of Vizcaya’s capital was both a tactical defeat and the moment the spine of Basque resistance snapped. With it went the last coordinated defense of autonomy in the north. From that point forward, there would be no organized Basque military stand, no political bargaining power, and no seat at the table in the war that continued to rage acro…

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S09E327 - She's AI-ght! COMPANION (2025) 1:05:54

25d ago1:05:54

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This week we are diving into the world of sci-fi thriller horror comedy with the uniquely entertaining film COMPANION (2025)! We'll also have a couple of horror book reviews and talk about some of the latest horror offerings from NECA!By Civil Gore Podcast

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When Justinian Met Theodora – Part 3 1:42:47

29d ago1:42:47

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With the Nika Riots behind them, Justinian and Theodora rebuild Constantinople and pursue a bold new agenda for the Byzantine Empire. Belisarius sails to war against the Vandal Kingdom. John the Cappadocian seeks to drive a wedge between the imperial couple. SOURCES: Bridge, Antony. Theodora: Portrait in a Byzantine Landscape. 1978. Potter, David. …

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S09E326 - We Have Heart Eyes for HEART EYES (2025)! 1:30:54

1M ago1:30:54

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We are back from Spring Break, and going a little off-topic today as Tim recaps his recent trip to Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. But there's still horror to discuss, so we'll also review HEART EYES and find out if Brian fell victim to his TUBI TRAP!By Civil Gore Podcast

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The Siege of The Alamo, 1836. The Violent Slaughter that made modern America. Heroic Last Stand. 21:00

1M ago21:00

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The fall of the Alamo ignited a fierce, unrelenting resistance to Santa Anna’s advance, forging the resolve that would drive his army into the dirt and wrest from him the independence of Texas. The Alamo. February 23 - March 6, 1836. Texian Forces: ~ 189 Texans. Mexican Forces: 4,000 - 6,000 Soldiers. Additional Reading and Episode Research: Hardi…

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The Siege of Sevastopol, WWII 1941-42. The Largest Military Invasion in Recorded History. 21:55

1M ago21:55

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The battle for Sevastopol, and the wider fight for Crimea, siphoned off critical German divisions from the southern push toward the Caucasus, delaying the drive for oil and momentum. At the same time, it gutted Soviet naval power in the Black Sea, silencing it for nearly two years and leaving the coastline exposed and vulnerable. Sevastopol. Octobe…

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The Siege of Khe Sanh, 1968. The Killing Stroke of Communist Vietnam's Final Major Offensive. 20:12

1M ago20:12

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The North Vietnamese defeat marked the terminal collapse of their ambitious 1968 campaign: an orchestrated “General Offensive” designed to fracture American resolve and ignite a nationwide uprising, brought to its knees by the very forces it sought to outmaneuver. Khe Sanh. January 21 - April 5, 1968. American and South Vietnamese Forces: ~ 6,000…

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S09E325 - Basking in the LithGLOW of THE RULE OF JENNY PEN! 1:07:05

2M ago1:07:05

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We have a great episode this week as we take a look at the recent Shudder release, THE RULE OF JENNY PEN (2024)! We'll also talk about some extreme horror literature, give another podcast shoutout, and hear all about Tim's terrifying TUBI TRAP!By Civil Gore Podcast

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The Siege of Fort Stanwix, American Revolution. 1777. Where an Insurrection Turn into a Revolution. 20:19

2M ago20:19

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Britain’s failure to seize Fort Stanwix played a critical role in the collapse of their strategy to divide the colonies. Without control of the fort, they were unable to secure the Hudson River corridor or dominate central New York, objectives that had been essential to cutting the American rebellion in half. That one position, held against the odd…

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S09E324 - Talking THE HOODOOS with Cast & Crew! 36:35

2M ago36:35

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We had a blast talking with the cast & crew of the upcoming horror-heist film THE HOODOOS! Joining us are stars Celeste Blandon & Jake Kopronica, director/producer Jon Walter, director of photography Leigh Scott, and writer/actor/producer Sean-Michael Argo! Follow the film on Instagram @thehoodoosmovie and on the web at www.hoodoosmovie.com!…

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The Viking Siege of Paris, 886 AD. Just 200 Parisian Men Held Paris Against 30,000 Vikings. 21:00

2M ago21:00

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The siege didn’t just test the walls of Paris, it revealed its worth to all of France. In holding the city, the defenders exposed the spine of the realm. And when Charles the Fat chose appeasement over action, he sealed his fate. The dynasty of Charlemagne ended not with a charge, but with a negotiation. The Carolingians fell... because Paris refus…

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The Siege of Plataea, 429-427 BC. First Recorded Use of Chemical Warfare. Executions. Collapse of Hellenistic Honor. 23:48

2M ago23:48

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Plataea represented the first large-scale deployment of siege technology and engineered tactics in Greek warfare: an evolution that redefined how cities were attacked and defended. But its legacy reached further. It signaled the beginning of a deeper collapse: the unraveling of the social fabric and psychological cohesion that had once bound the He…

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S09E323 - Brian and Tim Take a BLOODY AXE WOUND to the Face! 58:12

2M ago58:12

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This week we're covering the recently released Shudder Exclusive BLOODY AXE WOUND! We'll also talk about some horror novels, TEACUP, and a lot more in our Fan Topic Fu segment! Check it out!By Civil Gore Podcast

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The Siege of Stalingrad, 1943. Hitler's Critical Error. 17:35

2M ago17:35

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Germany’s failure to take Stalingrad did more than cost them a city, it collapsed the entire southern campaign. With the 6th Army destroyed and the line of advance broken, the push toward the Caucasus oil fields disintegrated. Those fields were the key to strangling the Soviet war effort, cut them off, and the Red Army’s engines would fall silent. …

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The Siege of Boulogne, 1544. The Collapse of a Throne Built on Defiance. 19:07

2M ago19:07

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King Henry, having taken Boulogne through sheer force of will, stood at the height of his final campaign, but he could not convert occupation into dominance. The victory, though real, yielded no strategic transformation. Faced with financial strain, dwindling supplies, and an unreliable ally in Emperor Charles, he abandoned further escalation. The …

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S09E322 - It's All Good in the HOOD WITCH (2023)! 57:00

2M ago57:00

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We've got a fun episode this week as we check out the newly available modern-day witch trial film HOOD WITCH! We'll also talk DON'T ANSWER THE PHONE! (1980), CADDY HACK (2023), WOLF MAN (2025), RAGING MIDLIFE (2025) and much, much more!By Civil Gore Podcast

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The Siege of Basra, 1982-87. Chemical Warfare. Nerve Gas. A Million Casualties. 25:26

2M ago25:26

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The fighting around Basra was the bloodiest of the Iran-Iraq War, grinding through thousands of lives as both sides hurled everything they had into the struggle. It was here that Iraq unleashed chemical weapons on a massive scale, forcing the world to take notice... not out of moral outrage, but out of the cold realization that modern warfare had c…

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When Justinian Met Theodora – Part 2 1:24:49

2M ago1:24:49

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After being crowned Emperor and Empress of the Byzantine Empire, Justinian and Theodora face their first major test as rulers, the deadly Nika Riots of 532 AD. SOURCES: Bridge, Antony. Theodora: Portrait in a Byzantine Landscape. Potter, David. Theodora: Actress, Empress, Saint. Parnell, David Alan. Belisarius & Antonina: Love and War in the Age of…

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The Siege of Badajoz, 1812. Total Carnage, Absolute Gore. Napoleon's Spanish Divisions Decimated by Wellington. 23:27

2M ago23:27

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When the guns fell silent and the blood-soaked ruins of Badahose lay under British control, the last obstacle between Wellington and Spain was gone. The fortress had been the key, the final lock on the door that led into Napoleon’s empire. Now, the British held that key, and there would be no turning back. The invasion of Spain had begun: not as a …

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Episode 321 - We Get Into a Hare-y Situation with STARVE ACRE! 1:19:09

2M ago1:19:09

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We have a great episode this week as we look at the recent Shudder Original STARVE ACRE (2023). We'll also get an in-depth review of float pods, feature a Tubi Trap segment, and tell you about a new perk you can get just by leaving us a review!By Civil Gore Podcast

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The Siege of Gibraltar, 1779- 1783. The Longest Siege in British History. Key to WWII Centuries Later. 26:16

2M ago26:16

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The last great effort to reclaim Gibraltar ended in defeat, sealing Britain’s hold over the gateway to the Mediterranean. The Rock remained under the Union Jack, and with it, Britain maintained the power to dictate the movement of fleets, the flow of commerce, and the balance of influence in one of the world’s most contested waterways. Every empire…

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The Siege of Carthage, 146 BC. Rome Annihilates an Entire Civilization. A General Shames Himself Before his Wife. 27:08

2M ago27:08

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Carthage... was annihilated. Its streets, once filled with merchants and soldiers, became killing grounds. Its walls, once impenetrable, were torn apart stone by stone. Its people, once masters of the sea, were either slaughtered in the ruins of their homes or marched away in chains. The war was over, but this was not a victory. It was an executio…

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The Siege of Vicksburg, 1863. The Death Knell Moment of the Rebellion. The South Reduced to Eating Rats. 35:04

3M ago35:04

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With the fall of Vicksburg, the Union seized the entire length of the Mississippi River, cleaving the Confederacy in half. The South’s western states... Texas, Louisiana, and Arkansas... were now isolated, their soldiers and resources cut off from the Eastern war effort. What had once been a united rebellion was now a fractured resistance, fighting…

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The Siege of Port Arthur, 1905. Russia Humiliated. Mechanized Slaughtering Ushered in as New War Standard. 23:22

3M ago23:22

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Japan’s triumph sent a shockwave through Russia... a psychological wound as devastating as the battlefield losses. Defeat at the hands of an Asian power shattered the empire’s confidence and exposed the weaknesses of its military. Meanwhile, Japan now held a strategic gateway, a fortified port that would fuel its next offensives. From here, men, we…

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S09E320 - JASMINE KHEEN Talks THE R.I.P. MAN! 39:51

3M ago39:51

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Brian has a great interview this week with JASMINE KHEEN, one of the stars of the upcoming horror film THE R.I.P. MAN! Jasmine was a delight to talk to, and we're sure you're going to enjoy this wonderful discussion about the film that you can support right now on Indiegogo! Check out the campaign here and help bring this project to life! https://w…

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The Siege of Malta, 1565. Ottoman Power Halted in its Tracks. Muslim Invasion of the Central and Western Mediterranean Sea Ends, Forever. 29:09

3M ago29:09

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The triumph of the Knights of Malta shattered the momentum of Sultan Suleiman’s ambitions, halting the Ottoman drive for total dominance over the Mediterranean. Though his empire still loomed over the region, the siege had exposed its vulnerabilities. That dream of turning the sea into an Ottoman stronghold lingered for a few more years, only to be…

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The Siege of Rhodes, 1522. One Small Order of Knights Stops Islam from an Open Door to Europe. 20:48

3M ago20:48

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With the fall of the city and the island, Suleiman secured uncontested Ottoman dominance over the eastern Mediterranean. No Christian stronghold remained to challenge his fleets, no force lingered to disrupt his empire’s control over these waters. The sea, once a battleground, was now an Ottoman domain, its trade routes and strategic ports firmly i…

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The Siege of Imphal, 1944. Japanese Army Left to Rot. British and Indian Refusal to Surrender Alters History. 25:57

3M ago25:57

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The road to India was within the Japanese Imperial Army's grasp, but at Imphal and Kohima, the Japanese advance was not just halted, it was broken. Their columns had fought, bled, and died to reach the gates of British India, but when the final shots were fired, they had nothing left. Their supply lines had collapsed. Their men were starving. Their…

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The Siege of Grozny, 1994-95. Total Russian Military Command Failure. Grozny's Apocalyptic Destruction Breeds Insurgency. 16:28

3M ago16:28

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Russia’s failure to impose enduring control over Chechnya exposed a fundamental erosion of its military strength and the brittle resolve of its leadership. What should have been a swift and decisive campaign instead unraveled into a prolonged disaster, revealing an army plagued by disorganization, low morale, and tactical ineptitude. The war laid b…

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S09E319 - NOSFERATU (2024) Round Table! 2:09:58

3M ago2:09:58

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We're back with another deep dive round table discussion with our good friends KEN, STEVE, and horror legend EMILY SWEET! This time we're setting our sights on NOSFERATU (2024). Join us for an unfiltered discussion on what we thought about Robert Eggers' latest horror epic!By Civil Gore Podcast

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The Siege of Baghdad, 1258. Islam Nearly Wiped from the Earth. Mongol Expansion. Wholesale Slaughter. 23:37

3M ago23:37

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When the Mongols tore through Baghdad, they did not merely sack a city for its plunder or to claim power, this time they dismantled a civilization. The once-great capital of the Islamic world, a center of power, knowledge, and commerce for half a millennium, was left a husk of its former self. Its libraries, once holding the accumulated wisdom of c…

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The Siege of Magdeburg, 1631. Wholesale Savagery. Slaughter of Faiths. 27:22

3M ago27:22

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The annihilation of Magdeburg was more than a military defeat... it was a warning, one that sent shockwaves through the Protestant states of northern Germany. Those who had hesitated, those who had wavered in their allegiance, now saw the cost of inaction. The city's fall was not a mere state loss; it was an execution, carried out with fire and ste…

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The Siege of St. Augustine, FL. 1702. Spanish Fort Unconquered. Delays British American Dominance. 21:36

3M ago21:36

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Spain’s victory did more than just hold the line, it secured Florida as a critical bastion, shielding its Atlantic trade routes and standing as a barrier against the rising power of the American colonies. For decades to come, it would remain a Spanish stronghold, a thorn in the ambitions of an expanding America, a reminder that the old empire was n…

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S09E318 - Discussing FIELD OF SCREAMS with Cast & Crew! 54:10

3M ago54:10

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In an earlier season we interviewed Alix and Evan about the film they were Kickstarting, FIELD OF SCREAMS. And now that the movie is finished, we were thrilled to have them back along with some new guests to discuss the making of the film and their upcoming road tour!By Civil Gore Podcast

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The Siege of Kut-Al-Amara, WWI. Longest Unrelieved Siege in British History. Iraq Formed. British Government Toppled. 21:18

3M ago21:18

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Kut was the longest unrelieved siege ever suffered by a British force, and its fall sent shockwaves through the empire. It wasn't just a battlefield defeat, it was a total unraveling. The loss shattered illusions of invincibility, exposed the failures of British command, and forced a reckoning that reshaped military strategy and political leadershi…

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