Cemetery Confessions: A Goth Talk Podcast

The world's number 1 Goth talk podcast! On the Cemetery Confessions podcast we discuss news related to the goth experience with a different guest each month, exploring the history, music, literature, fashion and community of the culture. We also feature interviews with artists and academics, album, book and movie reviews, debates, drama and more!

109: Getting into Goth 08/02/2020

109: Getting into Goth Welcome to the Cemetery Confessions Baby Bat 101 crash course! Whether you’re 12 or 85, you’ve come to the right place. Our curated guide features guests from across the spectrum from long time well known DJ to shiny new goth moth and everywhere in between. We’ll chat about music, clubbing, dating, identity, politics and more! Our guests this month are , , and ! Politics: - - - Music: 41:40- - - - - - - - - - Fashion and Makeup: 1:01:47 - - - - - - - - - - Clubbing and Socializing 1:21:17- - - Dating 1:43:30- - - Identity: 1:52:00 - - - Further Reading: - /episode/index/show/cemeteryconfessions/id/15432218

108: We Fixed Reddit 07/02/2020

108: We Fixed Reddit This month we share embarrassing childhood stories, take on gatekeepers, explore why goth is still relevant and answer r/goths most burning questions! Our guest this month is Lady India! , , , If you enjoy the show, please consider Introductions Goth in Hot Weather 7:00 What Was Your First Goth Band 14:01 Gatekeeping 21:57 What Place Does Goth Have in the World 40:41 Disliking Labels 58:20 Difficulty Socializing 1:14:05 What Psychology Drove you to Goth 1:31:55 Sinister Suggestions: 2:04:00 - - - - - - /episode/index/show/cemeteryconfessions/id/15053996

107: PandemicGoth 06/16/2020

107: PandemicGoth This episode we dive into the psychology of living through a pandemic, and explore how well equipped goths are for dealing with death, all while reading a journalist to filth. We also review the new album from Mystic Priestess! /episode/index/show/cemeteryconfessions/id/14688383

106: Ageing in Goth 06/02/2020

106: Ageing in Goth This episode we continue our special series of episodes by examining what it’s like to age through goth. From external pressure, internal support, and how hard it is to lace up new rocks. /episode/index/show/cemeteryconfessions/id/14577398

105: Bella Lugosi's Dead and I Don't Feel Great Either 05/16/2020

105: Bella Lugosi's Dead and I Don't Feel Great Either On this episode we are answering the most interesting questions posed to r/goth. Our guest this episode is Lady India! You can find her on , , and her burlesque/variety show . If you enjoy the show, please consider Stop Calling me an E-Boy 10:00 Am I Still Goth if I don’t Like Goth Music 23:12 Stereotypes 40:10 Craziest Thing You’ve DIY’d 43:23 How Much Must and Artist Goth to be Goth 50:10 How to Wear Makeup when Mixed Race 1:09:40 How to Deal with Angry Elitists 1:21:32 Album Review: 1:41:56 /episode/index/show/cemeteryconfessions/id/14369687

104: Gothic Literature 05/02/2020

104: Gothic Literature The Gothic, Gothic Literature, and goth. Where do they intersect and diverge, and how can we apply the lessons of The Gothic to our currently quarantined lives. /episode/index/show/cemeteryconfessions/id/14187944

103: Charlotte of Nox Novacula 04/16/2020

103: Charlotte of Nox Novacula This episode we are chatting with the vocalist of Nox Novacula! We’re talking about politics and women in music, touring, and the underground music scene. /episode/index/show/cemeteryconfessions/id/13873367

102: Why Does Goth Music Matter? 04/02/2020

102: Why Does Goth Music Matter? We are chatting about why goth music is so important to the culture, if it’s the most important feature of our community and by what standards we make that determination. We also review the new album from Double Echo! /episode/index/show/cemeteryconfessions/id/13669880

101: Nightbreed Recordings on Goth 03/16/2020

101: Nightbreed Recordings on Goth On this episode original goth Trevor shares his thoughts on why goth today is stronger than it ever has been. We chat about his experience with goth in the 80’s and 90’s, the relevance of DIY and music to goth today, the danger that comes with being different in society, hear stories about Suspiria, starting Nightbreed and more! /episode/index/show/cemeteryconfessions/id/13510301

100: Finding Solace Through Art 03/02/2020

100: Finding Solace Through Art For our 100th episode we are hanging out with OG (original goths) Cliff and Ivy. We'll be swapping stories from touring around the goth scene in the US, stories about becoming friends with deathrock legends, along with discussions around dealing with death, being differently abled and more. /episode/index/show/cemeteryconfessions/id/13253123

099: Haute Couture 02/16/2020

099: Haute Couture Abstract conceptual fashion and fast fashion may be on opposite ends of the spectrum, but both draw influence from the lineage of goth aesthetic. On this episode we will explore the relation and relevance of the runway and high end designer to the everyday lives of goths. /episode/index/show/cemeteryconfessions/id/13109759

098: Gatekeeping Goth 02/02/2020

098: Gatekeeping Goth It’s 2020 and I’m excited to be back for another year of shows. This month we’ve got another goth talk episode! We’re chatting about the music scene in general, our favorite trends of 2019, creator burnout, and yes, we get deep into discussing gatekeeping. Grab your favorite beverage and have a seat over there on the velvet couch next to the coffin, don’t mind Vlad he only bites when asked, I hope the incense doesn’t bother you. If you enjoy the show, please consider Our guest this month is ! She runs an interview show on YouTube called and is the band ! Local Scene News 5:44 17:47 - - - - 2019 State of the Scene 59:35 Album Review: 1:10:40 Sinister Suggestions: 1:25:30- - - - - - - /episode/index/show/cemeteryconfessions/id/12879221

The Gothquisition 4 12/06/2019

The Gothquisition 4 No Poseurs Allowed. /episode/index/show/cemeteryconfessions/id/12301565

096: The Evolution of Goth 11/16/2019

096: The Evolution of Goth This episode we are reviewing the claims in Karl Spracklen’s new book: . If you enjoy the show, please consider References: /episode/index/show/cemeteryconfessions/id/11954663

095: The New Age of Goth 11/02/2019

095: The New Age of Goth On this episode we are exploring the music, fashion, and drama of modern goth. We’ll be delving into anxieties around babybats, the newly popular synth/wave goth music, the divergence of fashion from the music, the relevance of transgression and a lot more about the lived experiences of the modern goth. /episode/index/show/cemeteryconfessions/id/11864573

094: Native Goths 10/16/2019

094: Native Goths Our guest this month is ! We chat about her personal development within the goth scene and how her heritage, tribe and living on the rez has impacted that identity. We also respond to a video by Social Repose claiming that non-natives have a right to wear war bonnets as costume. If you enjoy the show, please consider How did you become goth? 1:22 What interests you about modeling? 11:50 Activism and what the goth scene can do 19:20 and cultural appropriation 30:45 Further Reading: /episode/index/show/cemeteryconfessions/id/11556878

093: Hail Satan! 10/02/2019

093: Hail Satan! Esotericism and mysticism have always been high on the list, right next to atheism, when it comes to the religious views of goths. On this episode we take a look at the long maligned and oft pejoratively goth associated, Satanism. We’ll be speaking with members of the Satanic coven Satanhaus about their link to goth, their beliefs, their practices and their philosophy. /episode/index/show/cemeteryconfessions/id/11410004

092: Death Positive: Of Deep and Liquid Rest 09/16/2019

092: Death Positive: Of Deep and Liquid Rest This month we are talking about death with our guest , author of the book . As the season changes, we turn our thoughts to death and decay. Where does mortality fit into our modern lives, what can we learn from the ways we’ve treated the dead in the past, and how can we prepare ourselves for our own demise. All this and more with author Bess Lovejoy. /episode/index/show/cemeteryconfessions/id/11210690

091: Goth Talk 09/03/2019

091: Goth Talk Are goths just normal people in spooky clothing? Do we care too much about old music? Has deathrock become too much of a stereotype to have anything to say? We are exploring these questions and having a good old fashioned goth chat. We’ll also review the new album from Dune Messiah, share our Sinister Suggestions and more! /episode/index/show/cemeteryconfessions/id/11096417

090: Goths with Disabilities 08/16/2019

090: Goths with Disabilities Living with a disability or chronic illness may seem foreign to the able bodied, yet there are many goths within our community who exist with these conditions every day, and that can drastically change the way they interact with the scene. On this episode we’ll explore the process of coming to terms with a disability and how that impacts the ability to be part of goth culture. Our guests are , , Helen, Amy, and ! If you enjoy the show, please consider When did you become goth? 2:07 What was the process of diagnosis? 15:40 How does this impact your involvement within goth 51:08 /episode/index/show/cemeteryconfessions/id/10873185

089: Corp Goth 08/02/2019

089: Corp Goth What ever happened to corp goth? There was a time when resistance to corporate moralistic policing of appearance and the value of your life being reduced to productivity was all the rage. This episode is our survival guide to being alternative in the work force. /episode/index/show/cemeteryconfessions/id/10668719

088: Carpe Noctem 07/16/2019

088: Carpe Noctem This week we feature an important piece of 90's goth culture, Carpe Noctem Magazine. We sit down with Thom, co-founder of Carpe Noctem, to talk about his experience with Zine publication, horror culture, and forging a way forward in today's crowded media field. /episode/index/show/cemeteryconfessions/id/10497488

087: Goth Runway Fashion and Postmodernism 07/02/2019

087: Goth Runway Fashion and Postmodernism Is goth fashion reducible to a set of items that can be used freely on the runway? What about commodification, has the look been copied and sold by corporations? Do we live in a postmodern world where all sartorial signifiers are free floating and there to be used by anyone? We are going to explore all of these questions and more on this weeks episode! /episode/index/show/cemeteryconfessions/id/10274348

086: The Secret Life of Goths 06/16/2019

086: The Secret Life of Goths In true goth style, we kick back with a few drinks and air our opinions about all aspects of the scene. Scene drama, DJ ethics, identity in the “real world”, philosophy, politics and more. So grab your favorite libation, have a seat with us and enjoy! /episode/index/show/cemeteryconfessions/id/10126665

085: Gender Identity with Parma Ham 06/02/2019

085: Gender Identity with Parma Ham With the fluidity of subculture, the new extremity of style, and conversations about pronouns and identity happening beyond goth, is the culture still a transgresive safe space for gender expression? /episode/index/show/cemeteryconfessions/id/9954914

084: Goths of Color: Representation, Agency, and Marginalization 05/16/2019

084: Goths of Color: Representation, Agency, and Marginalization We live in a culture built on colonization, white washing and imperialism. The stories around which our culture connects are white, our histories are littered with appropriation of indigenous practices and our present is full of ignorance about the ways this continues to reinforce the pain and inequality for people of color in our communities. But what about goth? Are we a safe space for the agency of minorities, or are we perpetuating the same ideologies that lead to harm. /episode/index/show/cemeteryconfessions/id/9707108

083: Why So Elitist? 05/02/2019

083: Why So Elitist? On this episode we spend some time discussing Gopal’s history as a musician and goth with elitism, and debate whether or not it has a place in the scene. We also tell some personal stories of struggling with depression and suicidal ideation, and how that relates to goth culture. /episode/index/show/cemeteryconfessions/id/9500009

082: Dance, Ritual and Bodily Autonomy 04/02/2019

082: Dance, Ritual and Bodily Autonomy This month we are talking about dance! Why does it matter, how does it look for goths vs everyone else, where does it fit within the identity of goth culture, and does it empower bodily agency or do we still have issues within the community. We are also reviewing the new album from Tomb of Love, sinister suggestions and more! /episode/index/show/cemeteryconfessions/id/9162287

081: Geisha Goth 03/16/2019

081: Geisha Goth On this episode: Japanese culture, history and philosophy as exemplified by the Geisha and Painful Art, and their relation to Gothic Literature and the 80’s goth milieu. /episode/index/show/cemeteryconfessions/id/8932928

080: Class Disparity and Goth Culture 03/02/2019

080: Class Disparity and Goth Culture This week we will be discussing class boundaries in their relationship to scene participation, whether or not you need to spend money to be goth, what internal and external values reinforce class distinctions, how we gain respect in the subculture, fashion, subversion and more! We’ll also be hearing about the scene in Tampa, reviewing the new album from Kaelan Mikla and a lot more. Our guests this month are who you can find at Obscura Undead on and and also from If you enjoy the show, please consider Tampa Goths and the Rebirth of a Scene 10:00 Goth Class 28:08 - Album Review 1:54:00 Sinister Suggestions 2:14:35- - - -- - Outtakes /episode/index/show/cemeteryconfessions/id/8812010

Cemetery Confessions: A Goth Talk Podcast

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