Cemetery Confessions: A Goth Talk Podcast
by Dani Ashes
The world's number 1 Goth talk 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!
Episodes
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DIY or DIE
On this episode we are diving deep into DIY in 2026! We'll be sharing expert tips on jewelry making and sewing, we'll explore what role DIY has in the era of fast fashion, and we pontificate on the use of religious imagery in goth culture. Beyond that, we talk at length about the goth scene in...
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Embracing Death: Grief, Loss and Celebration with Lauren Seeley
Many of us experience life pre-and post death of a loved one. It's one of those experiences you can't avoid and can't unsee. Sure many of us fight to ignore or avoid feeling those feelings, but whether you accept death or not, there's no stopping it. On today's episode Lauren Seeley chats with us...
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Facing Nostalgia: From Babybat to Elder Goth
We turn back the clock to revisit songs from our youth and explore how goth has changed over the decades. Intro 00:00 Azy Bats 8:15 Ryan Flint 1:05:20 Dani Ashes 2:16:00 Trae 3:11:40
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Why Does Everyone Wish it was the 90's Again?
Everywhere I go Y2K and 90's nostalgia seems to follow. We'll be exploring the socio-cultural conditions of the modern day that may have led to this yearning for the past, as well as the music, culture and fashion of the goths that came before us. We'll also dive into the causes and conditions...
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"Goth" Pick-Me Gooners? Commodifying Subculture.
The outrage over the fetishization of goth women through the male gaze is EVERYWHERE. We're going to break down the causes and conditions of subcultural commodification, the difference between sexual liberation and sexualization and how we should be gatekeeping misogyny. Our guests this episode…
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Goth Roots and Rebellion: Popularity is a Problem
This episode we discuss the controversy around 'goth rap', breakdown the damage mainstream commercialization of goth subculture has caused, and dissect the oversexualization of goth women for the male gaze. Our guests this episode are Tiffadelic, Janeia, and Dxrkknght. Support us on Patreon!…
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Swedish Goth
We will be exploring the nuances and experiences of the goth scene in Sweden this month. We cover everything from music, to culture to changing views on defining goth as we age. Our guests this episode are Andreas of Morlocks and Dark Side Cowboys, and Dani Scythe! Please Support us on Patreon!...
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Back From the Grave: Goth's Next Wave
Our guests Nat and Chelsea from Chicago Gothic Events chat about the ever increasing turnout for goth events, the experiences of Gen Z goths, how to keep our club spaces safe and wax poetic about the importance of community. Please support us on Patreon! Intro 00:00 Club Explosion 4:40 The Value…
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Becoming Goth: Dance as Transformation
We summon goth with our bodies, our movements and our emotions. Like a ritual under a full moon, a room full of spooky kids invoke the spirit of goth itself. On this episode we'll discuss what cultural meaning dance is able to communicate, the welcoming environment goth dancefloors cultivate, and...
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Goth Music: The Art of Resistance
On this episode we speak with Dr. Goth and Brit about goth music! How do we identify what is goth music and what isn't? How does countercultural music resist tyranny and oppression today, as it did in the 80's? How do camp and The Gothic empower the powerless? We'll speak with Charles Mueller…
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Grave Confessions: Unraveling Goth Identities
Our big themes this week are identity and community. What is a goth mindset? Are all goths neurodivergent? Are goths feminists? What's in Dani's goth pocket? Our guests this episode are Heather and Vesta of the Open Graves podcast! Please support us on Patreon! 00:00 What's Your Darkness 21:45…
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Who, What, When, Where and Why is Goth
Our guest Sam Harrison Emm of the band Hurtsfall joins us to run the gamut of goth. From gatekeeping, to goth in the mainstream, to defining goth. From the US to the UK we'll figure out this whole goth thing one way or another. If you enjoy the show, please consider supporting us on Patreon!...
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Learning to Die
This episode we are exploring grief, how dreams can prepare us for the ultimate transformation, and what it means to die mindfully. Our guest is Ale Salinas of Grave Love, The Coffin Cards and the Chicago Death Doula Collective. If you enjoy the show, please support us on Patreon! Special…
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Goth Drag with May May Graves
On this episode we are exploring the history of Drag alongside the evolution of goth. We'll also touch on gender and what it's like to escape from a conservative evangelical belief, into a world of queer goth weirdos. Our guest is May May Graves Please Support us on Patreon! Intro 00:00 Mentallo…
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Facing Nostalgia: Your Favorite Album Sucks
Remember that album from 20 years ago that you hated and never gave another chance? Would you feel differently about that album now with all your subsequent forays into new music? We are going to test that theory today by revisiting 4 classic albums and sharing our analysis. Guests: Azy Bats Ryan...
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Countercultural Fascism
On this episode we explore the history of Nazi symbolism in goth and industrial music, the impact of euro-centrism on goth and the connection of figures like Boyd Rice to white supremacist networks. Our guest is Spencer Sunshine, author of Neo-Nazi Terrorism and Countercultural Fascism. If you...
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Death and Deathrock
Photo of Missy by: Roberto Badillo Photography We chat with Missy and Ryan of Obsidian about the lack of deathrock in the goth scene, their personal experiences with death, and what it means to live a meaningful life. Mental Crises Support Sponsers: Amulet Mentallo and the Fixer If you enjoy the...
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Dark Sanctuary: A Home for the Socially Homeless
On this episode we are discussing the recently released documentary 'Dark Sanctuary: The Story of the Church'. We chat up Timothy Stevens and DJ Joe Virus about the importance of a home for the socially outcast, explore the musical history of The Church, and listen to stories of love and loss....
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Goth's Phantasmagoria: It's About Community
Phantasmagoria, noun a bizarre or fantastic combination, collection, or assemblage On this episode we chat with Sondra about the connections between the Metal and Goth subculture, why the internet is so upset about 'fake goth girls' making only fans content, practical goth fashion, how meaning...
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Intermission
For those who don't know, due to unemployment and disability my family and are are forced to move out of our home. The process has been incredibly stressful and has kept me from being able to put together an episode this month. In liue of an episode this month, please send thoughts, feedback and...
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How *NOT* to be a Goth
On this episode we dive deep into the new book 'How to be a Goth'. We'll talk about the shift from subculture to mainstream adoption, argue about celebrities being 'goth-coded', debate if high fashion can be goth, and a lot more. Please forgive the audio issues in the first half of the episode.…
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Schwarze Szene: Central Europe's Dark Music (feat. Andre of The Wave of Things)
We are taking a journey to Central Europe to speak with Andre from The Wave of Things. Throughout our tour we'll be exploring the music and scene of central and eastern Europe, discussing the variation of subcultural expression from country to country and debate whether music can be objectively...
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Dark Entries: Goth's Hierarchy of Whiteness
In this episode we are going to explore Goth's White Hegemony: Racism, Gatekeeping and Identity. We'll be looking at the ways the mechanisms of white supremacy show up in the goth scene, what we can do about it, and whether goth is a music based subculture. Our guest this episode is Shonalika!…
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Alone Together: Even Vampires can be Anxious
We compare goth aesthetics and ideals of goth communities across America, discuss what makes goth music goth, and swap clubbing stories. Our guests are Ophelia and Viktor Please Support us on Patreon! Intro 00:00 Getting into Goth 2:00 Comparing Goth Clubs 10:30 Alone Together: Goth DJs 36:00…
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Goth Drama: An Interview with Veronika Sorrow
Our conversation this month takes many a twist and turn as we cover the life and times of Veronika Sorrow. From her dark origins, to her Siouxsie Sioux cover band, her 80's retro shop MeowMeowz, and her eventual departure from the goth scene. MeowMeowz: meowmeowz Nocturna: nocturnasiouxsie…
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I Myself Am Strange and Unusual: Neurodiversity in the Goth Scene
cover image by @artist_mdc Turns out goths are weird. On this episode we explore the impact of emotional disorders and disabilities like depression, autism, ADHD and chronic illness. We also discuss why goth's are too obsessed with being technically correct, review the new book Goth Parenting…
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162: Facing Nostalgia: Goth Adjacent
This month we explore 4 formative albums, and discuss what the hell goth adjacent even means. We're looking at Zombie Ghost Train, Blutengel, Black Sabbath and Hednagarna! Please consider supporting us on Patreon! Intro: 00:00 Zombie Ghost Train - Dealing the Death Card 6:00 Blutengel - Demon…
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161: Cemetery Confessions Gets Cancelled
This month we take a look at Gaza and the history of the Middle East. We'll explore the current conflict in the region and discuss how world events shape and impact the goth scene. Our guest this episode is Hani Please consider supporting us on Patreon! (00:00) Intro (4:45) Male Tears - Paradísco...
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160: Gen Z vs. Millennials: Who's the Better Goth
Cover Photo by Pascal Bauret https://www.instagram.com/pascal.de.paris.fotos/ It's the battle of decades. How do Gen Z and Millennials define goth differently, has goth lost it's mystery and magic when we can access everything online, what makes us cringe, where does each group stand on…
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Music Mausoleum: Attrition
On this episode we discuss why no one knows what the hell 'darkwave' is, explore Trae's piano fetish, oh and we review some albums as well. Of note: This episode was recorded before the tragic death of Steve Albini, which is why this was not brought up during our discussion of his various…
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158: Noughties: The Story of Goth in the 2000's
Why did goths change the way they interacted with outsiders after Columbine, why was fashion of the time starkly different from today, why was gatekeeping part of the scene in the first place, and why weren't goths allowed to smile before 2010. All this and more as we walk through the story of…
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157: The Goth Umbrella: Gatekeepers, Poseurs and Historicity
We're speaking with Natasha Sharf about goth drama, debating whether goth is an umbrella term or not, exploring the impact of goth fashion leaking into the mainstream and much more! Authored Books | Prog Magazine | Young Limbs Numb Hymns If you enjoy the show, please support us on Patreon! Intro...
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156: Desi Goth
We're speaking with Willow Scarlet about South Asian fashion in the goth scene, the need for diversity in goth music, their experience as a goth in India and more. If you enjoy the show, please support us on Patreon! Intro 00:00 Cultural Influence in Goth Music 6:30 South Asian Goth Aesthetic…
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Music Mausoleum: Temple of Angels
We're taking an in depth look at what kinds of creativity are possible within a dark scene framework through the new release by Temple of Angels, Endless Pursuit. We'll also share a list of quick fire album recommendations, chat about libraries and more. Consider Supporting us on Patreon Intro...
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154: Gothic Art
On this episode we speak with Vincent and Victor about their project, Gothe Residency of the Arts. We'll debate the place of AI art, explore whether goth can still transgress or has become too safe, wax poetic about the role of art in the goth community and more. If you enjoy the show and want to...
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153: Juicy Juicy: Cemetery Comrades
Azy, Ryan and Trae get together to discuss what the future of goth holds and whether goth music has gone stale. Obscura Undead, YouTube, Bandcamp WitchHands, Circumversor, The Arbitrarium If you enjoy the show and want to hear this months exclusive bonus episode, head over to Patreon! Azy...
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152: We Talked About 'Big Tiddy Goth GFs'
We talk to Dr. Jordan Soper, certified Sex Therapist and Psychologist, about the overwhelming sexualization of goth girls, the relationship of depression to goths, porn and much more! We also hear some new singles from Blood Bells and Gothnetic. Find Dr. Soper on IG, TikTok and Youtube If you…
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151: Music Mausoleum: TELARAÑA
We're discussing whether or not modern goth is stale, why so many of us are burned out on Darkwave and Post-Punk, reviewing the new album from TELARAÑA and reviewing a slew of recent album releases! If you enjoy the show and want to hear this months exclusive bonus episode, head over to Patreon!...
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150: What we Learned from the World's Largest Goth Survey
We speak with Emma to uncover the insights gleaned from her PhD study, which surveyed thousands of goths across dozens of countries! We'll explore the relationship of death to goth identity, what truly makes goth fashion unique, debate the role the internet has played in the development of goth...
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149: Random Goth Convergence
This month we speak to YouTube's Random Goth Couple about a range of topics! We consider whether or not goth's love of the 80's has caused it to stagnate, the role of goth aesthetic in popular culture, what the scene is like in Ireland, and even what our favorite Anime's are. We also hear from…
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148: Music Mausoleum - Voyna
We are reviewing the newest album from Voyna as well as a new crop of fresh darkwave, post-punk and goth releases. We also hear from Azy Bats as they interview Lovataraxx, Pleasure Victim and Happy Phantom! Album Review: Voyna - And the Heresies... Sinister Suggestions: 49:00 -Alien Skin - Black...
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147: From Punk to Goth: Terri Kennedy and Ipso Facto
Terri Kennedy of Ipso Facto has graced us with her presence on this episode! We discuss punk and deathrock in the 70's and 80's, hear stories about Shadow Project and the LA deathrock scene, feminism, recount various goth fashion trends and a lot more! It's a packed discussion focusing on the…
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146: Facing Nostalgia, Again (Part 2)
We continue our journey through our babybat memories with 2 more albums: Saviouir Machine s/t and Collide - Beneath the Skin. We also feature a new track from Circomversor. Our guests are Azy Bats and Ryan! If you enjoy the show and want to hear this months exclusive bonus episode, head over to...
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145: Facing Nostalgia, Again (Part 1)
We're taking a trip down memory lane in this 2 part episode. First up we're talking about Music from the Succubus Club and Inkubus Sukkubus. We discuss the impact of these albums in our lives and the scene, breakdown the song structure, joke about vampires and fall down numerous ADHD rabbit…
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144: Music Mausoleum - Belgrado
Another music focused episode see's us reviewing the newest album from Belgrado after 7 years of silence, quick fire reviews of new releases, Obscura Undead's All Goth Considered, and some discussion around the new book 'The Art of Darkness', among other subjects. If you enjoy the show and want…
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143: TikTok and the Modern Goth
Grab the new Cemetery Confessions Perfume Oil! This episode we're having a roundtable panel discussion about the goth community on tiktok and social media's utility to the scene as well as mainstream representations of goth, gender, gatekeepers and more! Our guests this month are Ciaran Creature,...
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142: Music Mausoleum - The Cemetary Girlz
Dedicated in memoriam of Sanctus Manium. You can donate to funeral costs here. We are reviewing the new album from The Cemetary Girlz, reviewing 15 recent releases and hearing from Azy Bats as they interview Aux Animaux, Antipole, and Hororhaus. If you enjoy the show and want to hear this months...
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141: Polyam Jam
Grab the new Cemetery Confessions Perfume Oil! This month we're exploring the intricacies of relationships in the goth scene with a focus on the dynamics of polyamory. We'll be sharing our own personal insights gained from facing the challenges of romantic and aromantic relationships, unearthing...
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140: Enacting Goth
Grab the new Cemetery Confessions Perfume Oil! This month we are speaking with Paulo about how reality comes into being. Goth identity formation and gatekeeping are also among the topics explored. We also review the new album from Reflection Black, share some book and music recommendations, and...
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139: Gatekeeping Mallgoths
This episode we return to form by settling down in the gothic parlor for a wide ranging discussion on goth. The history of mallgoth, the relevance of gatekeeping, how to run an event, body shaming and aesthetic expectations and more! We also have a new batch of band recommendations, Azy Bat's All...
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The world's number 1 Goth talk 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!
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Dani Ashes
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