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Cemetery Confessions: A Goth Talk Podcast

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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02:06:41

Who, What, When, Where and Why is Goth

Cemetery Confessions: A Goth Talk Podcast ·

2025/11/02

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! Getting Into goth 00:00 What is goth 5:00 Music Production 26:00 Club Scene 54:30 Goth in the Mainstream 1:01:55 Gatekeeping 1:18:40 Changing Goth 1:36:05 Post Show Musings 1:54:00 References:-Double Eyelid -

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02:05:43

Learning to Die

Cemetery Confessions: A Goth Talk Podcast ·

2025/10/02

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 Halloween Intro 00:00 Procession Magazine 3:36 Getting into Goth 5:21 Death Doula 14:06 Learning to Die 27:26 Our Own Death 1:24:36 Post-Show Musings 1:53:06 Special Halloween Outro -Hobnobbin with Ghost and

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02:45:27

Goth Drag with May May Graves

Cemetery Confessions: A Goth Talk Podcast ·

2025/09/02

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 & the Fixer 2:00 Part 1: Goth and Drag 4:15 Part 2: Leaving Christianity 1:15:15 Part 3: Post Show Musings 2:03:00

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03:58:47

Facing Nostalgia: Your Favorite Album Sucks

Cemetery Confessions: A Goth Talk Podcast ·

2025/08/02

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 Flint Mark Freeth If you enjoy the show, please support us on patreon: https://patreon.com/cemeteryconfessions Intro 00:00 The First Album 2:20 The Second Album 42:50 The Third Album 1:27:15 The Fourth

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02:08:17

Countercultural Fascism

Cemetery Confessions: A Goth Talk Podcast ·

2025/07/02

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 enjoy the show, please support us on patreon. 00:00 Intro 04:30 Getting into Goth 15:25 James Mason's Siege 21:05 Lavey and Schreck 39:30 Boyd Rice 53:00 Nazi's Ruin Everything 1:52:00 Sinister Suggestions

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02:56:27

Death and Deathrock

Cemetery Confessions: A Goth Talk Podcast ·

2025/06/02

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 podcast please support us on Patreon. Intro 00:00 Amulet's New Single 2:50 Mentallo and the Fixer 3:15 Getting into Goth 3:45 Deathrock and Music Production 11:40 Dealing with Death 33:20 Depression and

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01:47:10

Dark Sanctuary: A Home for the Socially Homeless

Cemetery Confessions: A Goth Talk Podcast ·

2025/05/19

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. Sponsers: Assemblage 23 Witchhands Mentallo and the Fixer If you enjoy the podcast, please Support us on Patreon Intro 00:00 Assemblage 23 1:57 Getting into Goth 3:30 Death 10:57 Music 31:00 Witchhands

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02:07:36

Goth's Phantasmagoria: It's About Community

Cemetery Confessions: A Goth Talk Podcast ·

2025/05/02

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 emerges from community and more! If you enjoy the show, please support us on patreon! Intro: 00:00 WitchHands 2:15 Metal and Goth 5:45 Salem 21:00 Thrifting and Practical Fashion 39:45 Fetishizing Goth 1:00:00

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03:01

Intermission

Cemetery Confessions: A Goth Talk Podcast ·

2025/04/02

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 opinions on past episodes, or goth in general to: cemeteryconfessions@gmail.com. I'll be putting together an episode where we read and respond to your feedback. Thank you for listening!

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04:25:10

How *NOT* to be a Goth

Cemetery Confessions: A Goth Talk Podcast ·

2025/03/02

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. If you enjoy the show, please support us on patreon! Introducing the Book 00:00 Introducing the Author 18:25 Real Goths Sacked Rome 20:10 Gothcore or Goth Subculture? 51:00 Baby Bats 1:25:15 Can High

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01:50:48

Schwarze Szene: Central Europe's Dark Music (feat....

Cemetery Confessions: A Goth Talk Podcast ·

2025/02/02

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 goth. Our guest this episode is Andre of The Wave of Things and Deus Faust. If you enjoy the show, please support us on Patreon! Intro 00:00 Getting Into Goth 2:15 The Wave of Things 17:00 Darker in Central

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02:04:55

Dark Entries: Goth's Hierarchy of Whiteness

Cemetery Confessions: A Goth Talk Podcast ·

2024/12/02

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! You can find them on YouTube, in Powderpaint and Calendrical Rot. If you enjoy this podcast, please support us on Patreon. Getting Into Goth 00:00 Gendered Goth 8:30 Racialized Goth 12:30 The Audacity of

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02:27:13

Alone Together: Even Vampires can be Anxious

Cemetery Confessions: A Goth Talk Podcast ·

2024/11/02

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 What is Goth Music 1:01:30 Socializing with Goths 1:22:20 Live Music 1:33:40 Esotericism 1:47:40 Cybergoth 1:54:30 Outro 2:01:00 Please Help 2:02:40 Post Show Musings 2:05:13 Coming up 2:23:00

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01:55:46

Goth Drama: An Interview with Veronika Sorrow

Cemetery Confessions: A Goth Talk Podcast ·

2024/10/08

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 Support us on Patreon: https://pateron.com/cemeteryconfessions Getting into Goth 00:00 Music Projects 9:45 Goth Clubs 31:49 MeowMeowz 51:45 Leaving Goth 1:06:12 Post Show Musings 1:30:20

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02:57:10

I Myself Am Strange and Unusual: Neurodiversity in...

Cemetery Confessions: A Goth Talk Podcast ·

2024/09/03

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: The Dark Joys of Raising Baby Bats, and interview a gen alpha goth! Our guests are Anastasia of Cemetery Sex and Slings and Arrows, Tay of Sanguine Symphony and Shirthole Please consider supporting us on

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02:53:42

162: Facing Nostalgia: Goth Adjacent

Cemetery Confessions: A Goth Talk Podcast ·

2024/08/04

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 Kiss 36:15 Black Sabbath - Paranoia 1:22:00 Hednagarna - Tra 2:02:00 Outro 2:40:00

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02:13:29

161: Cemetery Confessions Gets Cancelled

Cemetery Confessions: A Goth Talk Podcast ·

2024/07/02

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 (6:00) Getting into Goth: Music, Nerds, and Dance (29:32) Why This Subject? (43:00) History of the Middle East (1:09:00) Zionism (1:39:00) Violence (1:59:00) How Does the Scene React

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02:33:41

160: Gen Z vs. Millennials: Who's the Better Goth

Cemetery Confessions: A Goth Talk Podcast ·

2024/06/03

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 gatekeeping and politics, how do we go about including new genres of music under the goth umbrella, why do my knees hurt when I wake up in the morning? All this and more on this months episode of Cemetery

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02:13:13

Music Mausoleum: Attrition

Cemetery Confessions: A Goth Talk Podcast ·

2024/05/20

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 projects. If you enjoy the show, please support us on Patreon! Attrition - The Black Maria Xmal Deutschland - Codes Alien Skin Give my Remains to Broadway - Rend my Flesh Blacklist - The Witching Hour VV & the

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03:16:06

158: Noughties: The Story of Goth in the 2000's

Cemetery Confessions: A Goth Talk Podcast ·

2024/05/02

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 goth in the late 90’s and early 2000’s with a panel of goths who lived through it. Our guests this month are Jessie Meowser, Jessica and Bruce Lord. If you enjoy the show, please support us on Patreon! Intro

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