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GothCast
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GothCast takes and in-depth look at the goth subculture. Reviewing goth music as well as discussing the films and fashion that relate to it.
Episodes
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The Sisters of Mercy - Part 2 [ReVamped!] - 1986 to 2026
This time Cameron and Dr.Sanders finish their retrospective on The Sisters of Mercy. This shows the ups and downs of the band as they release Floodland, Vision Thing, and make some weighty promises as time marches on. We seek to answer the question...why is there still no new album in 2026?...
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The Sisters of Mercy - Part 1 [ReVamped!] - 1980 to 1985
It's time to revisit one the best known goth bands of all time...The Sisters of Mercy. I previously covered them about 10 years ago and thought it would be interesting to take a fresh look at a band with a legacy unlike many others. Led by Andrew Eldritch with the assistance of both man and...
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The Spooky Cartoon Spectacular
This weeks subject is spooky cartoons. It was a backup topic as Cameron and Noah ending up being preoccupied this week. I sorta went in and out of the subject as the show went on and took some comments from the audience. So it's a kinda strange episode as far as structure. It's a bit of a ramble....
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David Bowie Retrospective - Part 1 - Birth Of A Spaceman
It's finally time for GothCast to cover David Bowie. One of the most influential and unique artists of all time, Bowie's career was truly unusual. Today we break down the beginnings of his life and his first two albums from the 1960's....both called David Bowie. This was recorded during one of…
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A Tribute to David Lynch - GothCast Live!
With this episode we hope to celebrate the late director David Lynch. He created some of the most beautiful and haunting images to ever grace the screen as well as an eclectic blend of different art and music. Take this trip with us to the mysterious and entrancing world of David Lynch. This was...
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The Vampire Variety Show - GothCast Live!
This is the first episode recorded in a new format we're calling GothCast Live! We recorded it as a livestream on my YouTube channel [the video versions are posted on there]. We're still working on this so think of this one as the pilot episode for the new format. Hopefully it satiates the desire...
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The Cure - Songs of a Lost World - Album Review
The Cure finally released a new album! Let's take a look at what the band have been up to for the past 16 years and then examine each song on 2024's Songs of a Lost World.
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The Lords of the New Church
Donny and Noah tackle a group of "new" individuals. It's the 80's supergroup known as The Lords of the New Church. A mashup of The Dead Boys and The Damned with a touch of glam. Who knows what they'll discover in this decade spanning retrospective! They cover the debut album, Is Nothing Sacred?,...
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E62: Christian Death - Valor Kand Era Part 2
This reunion episode brings back Robbie Gore as the original GothCast duo break down some lesser talked about albums from the Valor Kand era of Christian Death. It's one of the more interesting eras of the group as two competing versions of the band were releasing material sometimes within the…
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E61: Samhain
It's time to rock with death again as Dr.Sanders and Cameron tackle Danzig's project after the Misfits and before his solo band Danzig. A much beloved, but sometimes overlooked era with tons of reverb and songs that sometimes sound like they could be the theme to an 80's slasher movie. You don't...
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E60: Skeletal Family
There's no bones about it, Dr.Sanders and Cameron take a trip to visit the family...The Skeletal Family. Specifically the era of the band with singer Anne Marie Hurst. They were "promised" a lot with these records and they hope their efforts aren't "futile". They examine the albums Burning Oil...
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E59: The Exorcist Series [1973, 1977, 1990]
On this possession-filled episode, Dr.Sanders and Cameron are visited by three movies that lurk in the shadows. The Exorcist and the two sequels it spawned vary wildly in quality, but just may hold some great surprises for those who decide to venture into their worlds. Can you survive these...
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E58: Misfits Part 2 - The Graves Era
Dr.Sanders and Cameron take a look at what the Misfits had going on in the 90's and early 2000's. With the addition of singer Michale Graves and a series of new albums, what could possibly go wrong? They look at the albums American Psycho (1997), Evilive II (1998), Famous Monsters (1999), and…
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E57: Misfits - The Danzig Era
In this fast and frightening episode of GothCast, Dr.Sanders and Cameron take a look at the beginning of Danzig's career as well as the birth of an entire music genre when they put the Misfits under the microscope. Horror punk may not be strictly goth music, but it's certainly spooky and loved by...
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E56: Frankenstein [1931, 1957, 1994]
Bryan, Dr.Sanders, and guest star Cameron join together the derelict pieces of their scattered opinions to creature a horrific episode focusing on three different adaptations of Mary Shelley's Frankenstein. This time we have the 1931 Universal classic Frankenstein, the 1957 Hammer Horror...
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E55: Peter Murphy - Part 2
Dr.Sanders and Bryan continue their gaze into Peter Murphy's indigo eyes by covering his albums from the mid 90's to the early 2010's. They will remain Unshattered in their opinions that will never turn to Dust.
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E54: Shadow Project [Rozz Williams and Eva O]
On this deathrock-filled episode of GothCast, Dr.Sanders and Just Bryan take a look into the Rozz Williams and Eva O project called Shadow Project. It encompassed a large amount of genres, but do their albums still hold up today?
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E53: Mummy Films (1932, 1999, 2017)
Dr.Sanders and Bryan get all wrapped up in Mummy lore as they take a look at three very different films tackling ancient Egyptian terrors that rise from the grave.
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E52: Clan of Xymox - Part 2
Dr.Sanders and Bryan finally cover the rest of Clan of Xymox's albums from the 90's. From techno to old school goth, this episode definitely has some twists and turns. The albums covered are Metamorphosis (1992), Headclouds (1993), Hidden Faces (1997), and Creatures (1999).
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E51: The Psycho Series - Part 2
Dr.Sanders and Bryan take another trip to Bates Motel to find out exactly what happened to Norman Bates including his very successful venture into TV with Bates Motel in 2013.
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E50: Clan of Xymox - Part 1
Dr.Sanders and Bryan examine the first four albums from Clan of Xymox. This band has a sound as unique as the fact that their name keeps changing, but the duo will see just how well their releases hold up today. The albums covered are Clan of Xymox (1985), Medusa (1986), Twist of Shadows (1989),...
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E49: The Psycho Series - Part 1
Dr.Sanders and Bryan take a trip to the Bates Motel in this episode as they break down the first three movies in Psycho franchise.
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E48: Peter Murphy - Part 1
Dr.Sanders and Bryan take a look at Peter Murphy's career after leaving Bauhaus and branching out on his own. This episode covers Dali's Car, Should the World Fail to Fall Apart (1986), Love Hysteria (1988), Deep (1989), and Holy Smoke (1992). It's an interesting journey and Holy Smoke does it…
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E47: The Danse Society
Join Dr.Sanders and cohost Bryan during their look into the interesting career of The Danse Society. This band has undergone almost a complete transformation over the years, but still align themselves closely with goth music. They cover the albums Seduction (1982), Heaven Is Waiting (1983)…
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E46: Marilyn Manson - Part 2
Finally Part 2 of our discussion on Marilyn Manson. Well....sort of, this time we have James whereas Part 1 had Robbie Gore. Anyway, this was an interesting time for Manson that was full of continued controversy and dramatic shifts in his sound. Listen to find out our thoughts on The Golden Age…
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E45: Aurelio Voltaire - Part 1
It’s time to talk about one of the most unique artists associated with goth. It’s the man, the myth, the….man?….it’s Aurelio Voltaire! Dr.Sanders and James have a great time as they discuss his first four albums and some of the many MANY other things he has created. This ended up being a weird...
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E44: London After Midnight
On this episode of GothCast, Dr.Sanders and James discuss four releases from the always romantic London After Midnight. Their albums are diverse and contained some dramatic shifts in sound. We cover the albums Selected Scenes from the End of the World (1992), Psycho Magnet (1996), Oddities…
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E43: Alien - Part 1
This is the first episode without Robbie Gore and the first withJames Quinn. Alien is one of the biggest film franchises of all time and this time we're taking a look at Alien (1979), Aliens (1986), and Alien³ (1992). This was a fun episode to record and one that was instrumental in continuing...
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E42: Christian Death ft. Rozz Williams
This episode we take a look at the work Rozz had released using the name "Christian Death featuring Rozz Williams" after his departure from Christian Death. This does not include Shadow Project as we will be covering that in a separate episode. However, this material is not often discussed, and…
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E41: Specimen
This week we take a look at the career of an iconic band as we discuss Specimen and their music and fashion's impact on the gothic subculture. We cover the albums Azoic (1997). Electric Ballroom (2007, Alive at the Batcave (2009), and Wake the Dead (2013). The line-ups changed quite a bit as well...
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E40: George Romero's Living Dead Series - Part 1
This week on GothCast, we take a look at the first three films in George Romero's Living Dead Series, covering Night of the Living Dead (1968), Dawn of the Dead (1978), and Day of the Dead (1985). George Romero is a legend of horror, and is responsible for making the "zombie film" an icon of...
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E39: Marilyn Manson - Part 1
We know, We know… Some of you are really excited about this, some are appalled, and some are just confused. Nevertheless, the time has come. This episode is on Marilyn Manson’s first four albums, beginning with Portrait of an American Family (1994) and ending with Holywood (2000). Whether you…
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E38: Xmal Deutschland
This episode we take a look at Xmal Deutschland, a band with a very interesting catalog that is not nearly discussed enough, duking it out over which of their four albums deserve the most accolades. We cover their albums Fetisch (1983), Tocsin (1984), Viva (1987), and Devils (1989). What would a...
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E37: Elvira
In this episode we take a look at Elvira's two feature length films, Elvira: Mistress of the Dark and Elvira's Haunted Hills, as well as some of her more obscure work. Elvira, also known as Cassandra Peterson, has been a fan favorite and a staple of the gothic community and all things macabre.…
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E36: Depeche Mode
This episode has been a long time coming, but it finally felt like time. We were in the right mood... The Depeche Mood. This week we will be taking a look at Depeche Mode's first four albums Speak and Spell (1981), A Broken Frame (1982), Construction Time Again (1983), and Some Great Reward (1984).
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E34: Nine Inch Nails - Part 1
We present this week’s episode in which we discuss none other than Nine Inch Nails. Are we aware that Nine Inch Nails are not exactly a goth band? Certainly! However, we believe it goes without saying that their music has played a large role in the subculture and many goths do listen to Nine Inch...
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E33: Christian Death - Valor Kand Era Part 1
We've finally started our discussion on the Valor Kand era of Christian Death. After Rozz William's departure, Kand took over leading the group and fronts it till this day. Kand is known for his strong opinions and even stirred up a decent amount of controversy during his time as frontman, but do...
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E32: And Also the Trees
This episode we take a look at a more obscure band, And Also the Trees. Although they do have a following, they are certainly not a band that’s frequently discussed. Consequently, we felt it would be interesting to discuss their career, especially considering their ties to The Cure (something we...
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E31: Dracula Films [1931, 1959, 1992]
This week’s episode takes a look at 3 classic Dracula Adaptations, beginning with Dracula (1931), The Horror of Dracula (1959), and Bram Stoker’s Dracula (1992). Each film has its own individual style from the suave delivery of Bela Lugosi to the Menacing and campy performance by Christopher Lee…
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E30: Ministry - Part 1
I know, I know, I know....this is supposed to be GothCast right? Not Industrial-Cast??? You are correct, but many goths have an appreciation for Ministry and their brand of dark music. Not to mention their songs that are regularly played in most goth clubs to this day. So sit back and listen to...
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E29: New Order - Part 1
With the unfortunate end of Joy Division, the remaining members would go on to form a band that would achieve critical and commercial success. The formation of New Order and their implementation of keyboards into their new sound helped set a trend for pop music throughout the eighties. Join...
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E28: Cocteau Twins
This time on GothCast we're taking on the fan-requested Cocteau Twins. While beginning with a sound more aligned with post-punk, they quickly established themselves as talented musicians who preferred to experiment with more ethereal sounds.This is definitely one of the more heated arguments...
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E27: Siouxsie and the Banshees - Part 3
This is our third and final episode Siouxsie and the Banshees. This time we talk about the last three albums they released before disbanding. This era of the Banshees saw a heavier shift towards pop music with the albums Peepshow (1988), Superstition (1991), and The Rapture (1995). We hope you...
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E26: Dark City, The City of Lost Children, and Brazil
This week on GothCast we take a look at three very interesting films that have dark atmospheres and film noir influences. These movies have surprisingly a lot in common, but their differences make each of them a unique experience. So join us as we tell you what we thought of the movies Dark City...
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E25: Type O Negative - Part 2
This is unfortunately our final episode on Dr.Sanders' favorite band, Type O Negative. We're covering every album from World Coming to Dead Again and a few other releases from them. Type O Negative's output during this time drew upon everything from family relationships, religion, and even a song...
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E24: 45 Grave
45 Grave is one of the more interesting bands associated with deathrock and one that has released some amazing material over the years. Their sound has elements of many different genres and blends them into a very unique sound. They're often compared to Christian Death in style, but are further...
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E23: Joy Division
That's right! The time has come for a long overdue discussion about Joy Division. While not a gothic band there is no denying the influence the group had on the emerging goth music scene. We're probably all familiar with the album Unknown Pleasures, but maybe this episode will shed some light on...
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E22: The Birthday Party
It's time to release the bats as we're taking a look at The Birthday Party (As well as The Boys Next Door album Door, Door). The band is most famous for being fronted by singer Nick Cave, but also featured the talented Rowland Howard and Bad Seeds member Mick Harvey. While their sound is most…
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E21: David Bowie Movies
We decided to honor the late great David Bowie by taking a look at three movies starring the Thin White Duke. Two of these films have strong connections to the gothic subculture and the third is a slightly obscure yet highly stylized film about an alien. If you've been waiting for us to discuss…
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E20: Skinny Puppy
This time Dr.Sanders and Robbie Gore take a close look at one of the most influential bands in industrial music with Skinny Puppy. Their aggressive sound has connected with many people in the goth subculture although their music is not reminiscent of gothic rock or post-punk groups. We hope you...
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GothCast takes and in-depth look at the goth subculture. Reviewing goth music as well as discussing the films and fashion that relate to it.
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