Cemetery Confessions: A Goth Talk Podcast

Welcome to episode 31 of Cemetery Confessions! On this month’s episode we are talking about the lineage of deathrock music, the controversy over cemeteries at Whitby Goth Weekend, and we are sitting down for a chat with several lovely ladies about aging in the goth scene and what that looks like from a cultural and individual perspective. Our guests this month are Jez, Elizabeth, and Christine. If you enjoy the show, please consider supporting us on Patreon. You can subscribe to the show via our podcast app or iTunes. You can E-mail us at CemeteryConfessions@gmail.com News: The History of Deathrock 5:05 Grave Controversy at WGW 35:45         -Is There One Right way to Mourn?         -90's goths disrespecting cemeteries Interview With the Vampire Reboot 50:31 Philosophy Corner: 57:22 This month, as you know, we are talking about ageing in spectacular youth culture. Over time there have been a growing number of academics researching and studying the aging demographic of subcultures, and as someone who

This month we are talking about the controversial website Gothic.life, we are discussing racism and homophobia in the goth scene, and we are reviewing the new album from Direct Attack. For the philosophy corner we are talking with film critic David Canfield about the horror genre and its impact on modern society. Our guest this month is Zakkarrii, of Living the Strange Life. If you enjoy the show, please consider supporting us on Patreon. You can subscribe to the show via our podcast app or iTunes. You can E-mail us at CemeteryConfessions@gmail.com News: -Getting Into Goth 4:55 -Racism and Homophobia in the Goth Scene 35:04 -Why Millennials Won't go to Clubs Anymore 1:21:17 Album Review: 1:44:39 Direct Attack - Lapsed Catholic   Philosophy Corner: 2:01:40 This month we are talking to Dave Canfield, Chicago horror movie critic, about the psychology behind horror, and its relationship with culture. You can find his new podcast HumanSide, over on Twitch Film. You can get the book, Satanic Panic: Pop-Cultural

Welcome to episode 29 of Cemetery Confessions! On this month’s episode we are talking about self identity and leaving the goth subculture, we have some movie news, and we are review the new album from Espermachine. For the philosophy corner, we speak with Emma about her doctorate research on the goth scene, it’s aesthetics, and what keeps members a part of the culture into old age. Our guest this month is Xavier! You can find his projects here: Kinderen van Moeder Aarde, YoutTube, The Marchesa Casati, Dark Entries (English), Peek-a-boo Magazine, Dark Entries (Dutch), Personal Blog (Dutch)   If you enjoy the show, please consider supporting us on Patreon. You can E-mail us at CemeteryConfessions@gmail.com   Conversation about the Belgium Goth Scene 1:10 News: 18:01 12 Ways to Survive as an Ex-Goth Quick News: 1:01:47 -Trash and Vaudeville moving -Crow Director Disses the Remake -Fields of the Nephilim Return Album Review: 1:14:00 Espermachine - Third Philosophy Corner: 1:30:24 We are interviewing Emma tonigh

This month we are going to spend a lot of time talking about music, its relevance in the goth scene today, some of the history and evolution of the genre, and some of our favorite albums. We are going to review the newest album from the band Savages, and at the end of the show, we have an interview with The Blogging Goth, in which we discuss the concept of hate crimes, the goth scene in England, and WGW among other topics. Our guests this month are Michelle and Trae! If you enjoy the show, please consider supporting us on Patreon. You can subscribe to the show via our podcast app or iTunes. You can E-mail us at CemeteryConfessions@gmail.com ~Our Favorite Albums 2:00 News: -Traditional Goth is Dead, Long Live Modern Goth 26:57       -Reference: Michelle and The Count's Response -Goth Music in the 80's 1:16:23 Album Review: 1:42:15 Savages - Adore Life Interview: We sit down with Tim Sinister over at The Blogging Goth, to talk about elitism, WGW, hate crimes, goth culture in England, and other hot topics. Si

Welcome to episode 27 of Cemetery Confessions! On this month’s episode we explore why teenagers don’t feel the need to rebel, and how that plays into subculture movements, we hear an argument against goths appreciating Halloween, and we take a look at goth taught us about feminism. We have a review of the new album from Zotz, and for the philosophy corner, we are taking a look at vampires and their influence on and reflection of society and culture. Natalie Rose is our guest this month! If you enjoy the show, please consider supporting us on Patreon. You can subscribe to the show via your podcast app or iTunes. You can E-mail us at CemeteryConfessions@gmail.com ~Introductions~ News: -Teenagers No Longer Rebel 12:40       (Reference: Neo-Tribes) -Give me Back my Halloween! 49:12 -What Goth Taught us About Feminism 1:17:40       (Reference: Sexism in Folk Metal)   Quick News: -So Much Death 1:45:57 -GothCast 1:52:00 -Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark 1:52:33       (Reference: Documentary) Album Review: Zot

Since this month's episode of Cemetery Confessions is for Patreon members only due to the hiatus; I am sharing this wonderful interview that we did with Patrick at The Big Seance Podcast. For full show notes and links, head over to the Big Seance Post.

Goths have a long standing tradition for being catty, gate keeping, drama queens, too pretentious for their own good. This month we embody that stereotype by competing for goth points, bitching about the internet, and even spend some time in the confessional box. Prepare for The Gothquisition! If you enjoy the show, please consider supporting us on Patreon. You can subscribe to the show via your podcast app or iTunes. You can E-mail us at CemeteryConfessions@gmail.com Our Inquisitors: Andi Harriman, Zakkarii, Michelle, Aytakk, Mark and The Count The Surprise: Trap-Goth 9:38 Go Goth! 15:57 Goth Quiz 41:57 50 Shades of Tropigoth 1:01:00 Cemetery Confessions 1:18:37 Black on Black: The Contemporary Goth Fashion Scene 1:51:38 Listener Call in 2:22:32 ~Bloopers~ References: (in order of mention) Merlyn Munstun - The Beautiful Pizza Paper Mag and the Goth Witch of Lies Andi's Defense for Goth as a Music Culture Aytakk on Goth Online Bullying Neo-Tribes and the Death of Subculture Mark and The Count as Mall

Welcome to episode 24 of Cemetery Confessions! On this month’s episode we are talking about goths who sleep in coffins, new TV shows and movies, we are reviewing the newest album from IAMX, and we are taking a look at sex and sexuality in the goth scene. Our guests this month are Brit-El of Gothropology and Golde of Crystal Web Clothing. If you enjoy the show, please consider supporting us on Patreon. You can subscribe to the show via your podcast app or iTunes. You can E-mail us at CemeteryConfessions@gmail.com Quick News: 6:48 -Coffin Sleeper -Bathory TV Show Album Review: 12:42 Metanoia - IAMX Philosophy Corner: 29:32 This month we are covering the topic of sex as it relates to goth culture, scene and club culture, and its link to sexual expectations of the greater mainstream culture. Issues such as goth club environments, bisexuality, polyamory, and romance will be explored in the context of personal meaning, socialization, and the sociological perspective. My hope is that we can come away with a bett

For this special episode we have a chat with Jillian Venters, aka The Lady of the Manners. Jillian is the author of the book, Gothic Charm School: An Essential Guide for Goths and Those Who Love Them, as well as the webmistress for the advice blog of the same name. On this episode we speak with her about some criticisms of her book, discuss the validity of neo-tribes such as health goth, and chat about various goth topics and general nerdery. Kickstarter: Fantasy Coloring Books Gothic Charm School Tumblr Get the Book

Welcome to episode 23 of Cemetery Confessions! On this months episode we are talking about what is and isn’t respectful to do in a cemetery, and why young people don’t want to be part of subcultures. We are reviewing an album from Lycia, and for the philosophy corner we are talking about industrial music, misogyny, and where they intersect. If you enjoy the show, please consider supporting us on Patreon. You can subscribe to the show via your podcast app or iTunes. For more information about the study proposing goths are more likely to be depressed or self harm, follow this link. News: 7:45 -Graveyard Workouts -Why Young People Don't Want to be Part of a Tribe 22:05               -Subculture or Neo-Tribe? Album Review: 55:45 -Lycia - A Line That Connects Philosophy Corner: 1:22:30 This month we are talking about misogyny/sexism as portrayed or perpetrated in industrial music, as well as gender roles, and the treatment of women within the music industry. We’ll talk about social and cultural effects, look at

For this special episode of Cemetery Confessions, we are speaking with Fred Berger of the creator of Propaganda magazine, "probably the only subculture publication known to just about every goth on the planet". We discuss the inception of the magazine, Fred's beautiful photography, what it means to be a provocateur, and more. To purchase back issues and other Propaganda paraphernalia, visit the Facebook Page.

On this month's episode we are talking with guest podcaster Helmut about the Austrian goth scene and what the cultural similarities and differences are, we review the new album from Ashbury Heights, we discuss the mystery of goth and whether or not it's disappearing, and we close the show with sinister suggestions and audience e-mails. For Full Show Notes Go Here: http://www.TheBelfry.rip/blog/cemeteryconfessions22

For this special episode of Cemetery Confessions, we are interviewing Andi Harriman, the author of Some Wear Leather, Some Wear Lace, and giving you a review of the book afterwards. We speak with Andi about the death of goth, modern day deathrock, punk, and more. Buy the Book Here Facebook More About Andi

On this month’s episode we are talking about mainstream perceptions of goth, movie news, and a review of the new album from High-Functioning Flesh. For the philosophy corner we have guest Dr. Marjorie Yambor to talk about the importance of, and goths relationship with, the media. We also have listener feedback, sinister suggestions and more.   For full show notes go here: http://thebelfry.rip/blog/cemeteryconfessions21

On this month’s episode we have guest Daniel Berkove-Hopkins of the industrial band The Lazarus Gene, we are talking about how goth is related to feminism, and cultural appropriation. We are reviewing the new album from She Past Away, and for the philosophy corner we are talking about religion with Daniel who has a degree in comparative religion.   Full Show Notes and Time Stamps Can Be Found Here: http:thebelfry.rip/blog/2015/6/28/cemetery-confessions-20-religion

Welcome to episode 19 of Cemetery Confessions, on this episode we discuss how the age of social media has affected the subculture, the post punk era, happy goths, and punk rock. We are reviewing the new album from :Wumpscut:, and for the philosophy corner we are taking a look how to deal with, identify, and live with mental illness. You can view the full show notes here: http://www.thebelfry.rip/blog/2015/5/31/mental-illness-cemetery-confessions-019

On this month's episode we talk about public discrimination, if music has any meaning to the goth subculture, and why Peter Murphy is so arrogant. We are reviewing the new album from The Rezillos, and finally we talk about leaving the goth scene, and what it's like to be goth without social participation. Our guest this month is Moose, aka DJDirtyMessiah Thanks for supporting us on Patreon! 15:50 Big Announcment: The Belfry Network is not live on iTunes and the new website. 17:00 What Are you Drinking: 23:00 Westvleteren 12 News: -Cybergoth kicked out of pub 26:00 -Music subcultures losing their definition 35:30 -The Goth Phase: An exploration in persona 1:10:42 -Peter Hook on Bauhaus 1:39:15 Quick News: -Twin Peaks reboot 1:54:35 -Pope concerend about sexy vampires 1:57:25 -Goth habitats quickly disappearing 1:59:00 Album Review: The Rezillos return with their first album since 1978. 2:00:35 Philosophy Corner: 2:15:30 It's been said, the core of goth culture revolves around the club. That is where we

On this bonus episode, we talk about how to be an individual within a larger group, and we review the new album form Qntal.

On this month's show we talk about violence towards goths, we look at the early post punk era, we talk about cemetery desecration, happy goths, and play a game of Poe or goth lyric, and finally we talk about what we truly value as a subculture. Our guest this month is Samantha from YouTube! What are you drinking: -Black Butte 26 -Gothropology Commentary- News: -Goth hate crimes -Poe or goth lyric -25 things left behind from your mall goth phase -Old goth dies hard? Quick News:-Crow remake is cast -Scary stories documentary -Let the Right One in TV series Philosophy Corner: We are going to take a hard critical look at behavioural norms and ideals within the goth scene, and look at if hypocrisy exists under the surface. We are going to examine some subcultural ideals and how they affect our behavior. While i have venerated the goth subculture and find it a wonderful beautiful group, I am going to try to take a hard critical look at some aspects of goth this time around for the sake of helping to build a

This month we talk about becoming a goth at a late age, being goth in the 80’s, what to do if your parents reject you, and we have some movie and TV news. We review the new Blutengel album and for the philosophy corner we are talking about racism in and out of the goth scene. Email us: CemeteryConfessions@gmail.com Please visit our Patreon page and consider signing up for some awesome rewards! Our Guest: Our guest this month is Quincy aka DJ Venux We redefine goth. 20:00 News: Becoming Goth After 30 31:00 11 Things You'll Understand as a Goth in the 80's 43:00 How to Deal with Rejection by your Parents 53:40 Quick News: New Dark Victorian Fantasy TV Show 1:10:00 Poe Must Die 1:13:45 Goth Killers 1:17:00 We say Goodbye to Don Hill and Steve Strange 1:20:00 Album Review: 1:22:00 Blutengel - Omen Philosophy Corner: 1:55:30 We talk about racism within and out of the goth culutre, we talk about white privilege, we look at the term afro goth, and we talk about ways to be conscientious of other races. Sou