Cemetery Confessions: A Goth Talk Podcast

By Dani Ashes

Society & Culture Philosophy Social Sciences

What's Cemetery Confessions: A Goth Talk Podcast about?

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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Cemetery Confessions: A Goth Talk Podcast episodes:

04.03.2024
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...
03.02.2024
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...
02.20.2024
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...
02.02.2024
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...
12.02.2023
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...
11.02.2023
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...
10.18.2023
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...
10.04.2023
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...
09.02.2023
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...
08.17.2023
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 -...
08.02.2023
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...
07.17.2023
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...
07.03.2023
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...
06.16.2023
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...
06.02.2023
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!...
05.17.2023
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...
05.02.2023
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...
04.02.2023
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...
03.02.2023
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!...
02.02.2023
138: Gothic Gangster
This month we are chatting with Trever Aeon, a goth professional wrestler about how his passion for wrestling and love of goth music. We also have a long form album review for the of bleached cross, sinister suggestions, and Azy...
12.02.2022
137: The Gothquisition (6)
They hate us because they ain’t us. The sneering elite return to set the internet straight. Prepare your bathole The Gothquisition is back to rip the poseurs again! Consider supporting us on Patreon Introduction Goth’s got Mainstream Song...
11.02.2022
136: From Sound to Subculture
How can goth be consistently distinctive when it’s so musically diverse? If goth is all about the music, how does that transform a group of people into a community based subculture? How do social spaces give rise to meaningful cultural...
10.03.2022
135: Talking Death
On this episode we speak with Mandy of Keeper and TalkDeath about death technology, dealing with nihilism, what legacy means to us and how meditation on death puts into focus what’s important in our lives. We also have All Goth...
09.02.2022
134: Facing Nostalgia
We’ll be looking back at albums formative to our goth experience and discussing if they hold up to our standards today as well as how they fit into the cultural milieu of the scene at the time. Obscura Undead also...
08.02.2022
133: Music and Identity
This episode we are talking about the state of music scene, whether or not goth identity is authentic and responding to Faderhead’s hot take on song lyrics. We also review the new album from Czarina, share our thoughts on new...
07.02.2022
132: The Church
On this episode we are talking the stories and secrets of The Church, a goth club in Dallas that ran for 30 years as well as the currently in production documentary ‘Dark Sanctuary The Story of the Church’. We’re also...
06.02.2022
131: Mexico City Oscura Scene
This month we sit down with academic and musician Jose aka Hollow Kid, to talk through the history of post punk and goth rock in Mexico. From rock and roll being banned by the government all the way through to...
05.02.2022
130: Procession Magazine
Grab the new Cemetery Confessions shirt here while it’s available! This month we chat with Chris of Procession Magazine about the history and relevance of subcultural micro-media, the importance of music to goth, swap stories about how label compilations...
04.02.2022
129: La Carmina The Traveling Goth
This month we talk about how to travel around the world as a goth, Satanism in Japan, the satanic panic and more with La Carmina! We also review the new album from Deathhawk. You can pre-order La Carmina’s...
03.02.2022
128: Gerard d'Lor
On this episode we sit down with the frontman of Second Salem to chat about what it takes to be a goth, the state of the music we love, the occult, being a geek and more! Find Second Salem on...
02.02.2022
127: Goth in the Raw
This month we are reflecting on 2021 to look forward to 2022, discussing reducing animal products in our diets and reviewing the new album from The Blue Hour! Our guest is Nnaus A. O. Feratu of Goth in the Raw...
01.02.2022
Gender with Obscura Undead
Herein lies an interview with Dani Ashes by Obscura Undead. We explore the science and philosophy of gender and listen to goth tracks that relate to a meaningful moment in our lives. Be sure to check out their blog, YouTube,...
12.02.2021
125: On the Fear of Death
On this episode we explore what it means to have an existential crisis when one can imagine a limitless future as a limited person. We’ll discuss the fear of time, the void and the afterlife, finding a reason to continue...
11.02.2021
124: Release the Bats!
On this episode we sit down with Dave Bats of the legendary California club night Release the Bats to talk about deathrock, fashion and Eva O! Support us on Patreon Album Review: Danzando en el caos - Desenterradas Sinister Suggestions:...
10.02.2021
123: Club Nevermore
This month we are talking about life in the south as a goth, running a club night, DJing and more! Our guests are DJs from Club Nevermore, Gary and Dagger Dance. Webstore Website If you enjoy the show, please consider...
08.02.2021
122: Italian Goth and Social Ontology
This month we are talking about the book ‘Italian Goth Subculture: Kindred Creatures and other Dark Enactments’. We’ll be exploring the ways Italian Darks brought forth their subculture in the 80’s through activism, social interaction, consumption practices (literature, art, and...
07.02.2021
121: Goth Praxis
Despite historically loathing and delineating itself from ‘mainstream’ society, goth culture and identity often finds itself interpolating broader systemic values. On todays episode we will explore those behaviors and ideologies that seep in from the systemic framework of patriarchy and...
06.02.2021
120: Deathrock
Deathrock, goth’s weird cousin? Subgenre? Child of punk? On this episode we’ll be discussing the history, substance and international appeal of patch pant wearing, aquanet smelling weirdos with the help of members from Tears for the Dying and Altar De...
05.02.2021
119: Grufties
This month we are talking all things German! Of course WGT gets some air time, but we’ll also be discussing the globalization of the goth community via twitch, the intricacies of the various subcultures like steampunk, EBM, Romantigoths and deathrockers...
04.02.2021
118: Latine Goth
This month we invite DJs and musicians from different parts of Latin America on to talk about what it’s like to be part of the local and global community. Our guests are Alexandra, Christian, Dani, Marima, and Tirza! Introductions...
03.02.2021
117: Gothic Parlor
Remember when goth gatherings existed? Wax nostalgic no more! You are cordially invited to join us at my estate in the woods. Dress yourself in your most comfortable finery, pour your favorite beverage and watch out for the candelabras. As...
02.02.2021
116: Goths in the Military
This month we take a look at the rarely discussed but ever present subsection of goths who have been in the military. We’ll explore individualism, violence, and yes, politics. Our guests for this episode are Esmeralda and Dusty of the...
12.02.2020
The Gothquisition (5)
You're lying if you think goths don't love drama, and as everyone has been preoccupied with staying alive this year, there certainly has there been a lack of drama. So what does the goth cabal do when the...
11.02.2020
114: The Future of Goth Spaces
This month we are looking at the ever shifting spaces goths inhabit, reifying their ritualistic, embodied bringing forth of identity into the world around us. The future of these spaces is now forever changed as the current pandemic...
10.02.2020
113: Caitlin Doughty's Hero Project
This episode we discuss death, and why it’s more important than ever to talk about it. Check out Caitlin’s new book here! You can also watch her on YouTube or check out upcoming events on her website. If you...
09.16.2020
112: Goths with Disabilities PT 2
Our guests this month are Carol, Helen and Amy! References: -Post Traumatic Slave Syndrome -Embodied Cognition
09.02.2020
111: Gothic Lolita
This week we are breaking down Gothic Lolita and talking about it’s history, influence on goth, it’s subversive qualities and more! We also review the new album from Hada. Our guest this month is Rose Nocturnalia! If you enjoy the...
08.16.2020
110: Goths in Government
On this very special episode we are speaking with Liz Bennett, sitting Iowa State Representative! We talk about the relevance of social movements to goth, gab about our mutual experiences in the Christian goth community, discuss the philosophy of self...
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...
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! Facebook, IG, TikTok, Eat the Rich If you enjoy the...

What's Cemetery Confessions: A Goth Talk Podcast about?

Download our free app to listen on your phone

Cemetery Confessions: A Goth Talk Podcast episodes:

157: The Goth Umbrella: Gatekeepers, Poseurs and Historicity

156: Desi Goth

Music Mausoleum: Temple of Angels

154: Gothic Art

153: Juicy Juicy: Cemetery Comrades

152: We Talked About 'Big Tiddy Goth GFs'

151: Music Mausoleum: TELARAÑA

150: What we Learned from the World's Largest Goth Survey

149: Random Goth Convergence

148: Music Mausoleum - Voyna

147: From Punk to Goth: Terri Kennedy and Ipso Facto

146: Facing Nostalgia, Again (Part 2)

145: Facing Nostalgia, Again (Part 1)

144: Music Mausoleum - Belgrado

143: TikTok and the Modern Goth

142: Music Mausoleum - The Cemetary Girlz

141: Polyam Jam

140: Enacting Goth

139: Gatekeeping Mallgoths

138: Gothic Gangster

137: The Gothquisition (6)

136: From Sound to Subculture

135: Talking Death

134: Facing Nostalgia

133: Music and Identity

132: The Church

131: Mexico City Oscura Scene

130: Procession Magazine

129: La Carmina The Traveling Goth

128: Gerard d'Lor

127: Goth in the Raw

Gender with Obscura Undead

125: On the Fear of Death

124: Release the Bats!

123: Club Nevermore

122: Italian Goth and Social Ontology

121: Goth Praxis

120: Deathrock

119: Grufties

118: Latine Goth

117: Gothic Parlor

116: Goths in the Military

The Gothquisition (5)

114: The Future of Goth Spaces

113: Caitlin Doughty's Hero Project

112: Goths with Disabilities PT 2

111: Gothic Lolita

110: Goths in Government

109: Getting into Goth

108: We Fixed Reddit