INTERVIEW: Castle Blood's Ricky Dick aka Gravely Macabre

INTERVIEW: Castle Blood's Ricky Dick aka Gravely Macabre

Author: Tiffany Apan: THE GOTHIC CELT August 27, 2025 Duration: 45:16

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Well greetings! Here in the After Hours and around the Bonfire, it's never too early to start planning your Halloween and Samhain adventures! 
 Today I sit down with the castle's own ghostly host Ricky Dick aka Gravely Macabre. we discuss the history of the castle (and how they came to take residence in a century 's old funeral home) along with what to expect from them this halloween season and beyond. And make them part of your Halloween and Samhain plans🎃

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Tiffany Apan, the musician and creative spirit known as The Gothic Celt, hosts The Bonfires and Castles Podcast. This is a space for wandering conversations that feel like a long talk by a crackling fire, where the topics drift as naturally as smoke. You’ll hear about the inspirations behind her own Celtic and Gothic music, but the discussions range far beyond that. They delve into the art of travel, especially to those historic and atmospheric places that spark the imagination, and explore various corners of entertainment and storytelling. The mood is one of exploration, whether she’s reflecting solo or bringing in the occasional guest for a different perspective. Each episode is an invitation to step into a world where past and present blur, where creative pursuits are intertwined with the allure of ancient stones and timeless landscapes. It’s a personal and atmospheric podcast that moves from the theoretical to the practical, always with a sense of discovery. Listen for a blend of personal anecdote, artistic insight, and a genuine fascination with the darker, more romantic edges of history and culture, all delivered with a warm and engaging voice.
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