Dani Ashes

Cemetery Confessions: A Goth Talk Podcast

Society EN ↓ 180 episodes

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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Society

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Latest episode

Jul 2, 2026

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Episodes

109: Getting into Goth 02.08.2020

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 moth and everywhere in between. We'll chat about music, clubbing, dating, identity, politics and more! Our guests this month are Scary Lady Sarah , Nadja , and Nat ! Politics...

108: We Fixed Reddit 02.07.2020

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 show, please consider supporting us on Patreon! Introductions Goth in Hot Weather 7:00 What Was Your First Goth Band 14:01 Gatekeeping 21:57 What Place Does G...

107: PandemicGoth 16.06.2020

This episode we dive into the psychology of living through a pandemic, and explore how well equipped goths are for dealing with death, all while reading a journalist to filth. We also review the new album from Mystic Priestess! Our guest this month is Ryan, vocalist from the deathrock band witchhands . If you enjoy the show, please consider supporting us on Patreon! Sinister Suggestions: - Happy!...

106: Ageing in Goth 02.06.2020

This episode we continue our special series of episodes by examining what it's like to age through goth. From external pressure, internal support, and how hard it is to lace up new rocks. Our panel includes GothicSoulFlower , Hedvig Funeral , Mel , and Edward ! If you enjoy the show, please consider supporting us on Patreon!

105: Bella Lugosi's Dead and I Don't Feel Great Either 16.05.2020

On this episode we are answering the most interesting questions posed to r/goth. Our guest this episode is Lady India! You can find her on IG , Facebook , and her burlesque/variety show Phantasmagoria . If you enjoy the show, please consider supporting us on Patreon! Stop Calling me an E-Boy 10:00 Am I Still Goth if I don't Like Goth Music 23:12 Stereotypes 40:10 Craziest Thing You've DIY'd 43:23...

104: Gothic Literature 02.05.2020

This episode we are exploring the twisted world of Gothic Literature to understand why it's so culturally relevant to goths and non-goths alike. Our guests for this episode are Adrienne who's YouTube which covers Gothic topics you can find here , and our resident Queen of Goth Michelle . If you enjoy the show, please consider supporting us on Patreon! What Makes Gothic Literature Gothic Why do we...

103: Charlotte of Nox Novacula 16.04.2020

This episode we are chatting with the vocalist of Nox Novacula! We're talking about politics and women in music, touring, and the underground music scene. You can listen to, buy and get merch on their bandcamp page, as well as get info on upcoming releases on their facbook page. If you enjoy the show, please consider supporting us on Patreon! Introduction Are you a goth band? 8:12 Music History 11...

102: Why Does Goth Music Matter? 02.04.2020

We are chatting about why goth music is so important to the culture, if it's the most important feature of our community and by what standards we make that determination. We also review the new album from Double Echo! Our guest this month is Jennifer Groke! You can find their art and content on YouTube , Facebook and IG .    Is music objective? 6:45       - Gothic Music and the Inevitability of Ge...

101: Nightbreed Recordings on Goth 16.03.2020

On this episode original goth Trevor shares his thoughts on why goth today is stronger than it ever has been. We chat about his experience with goth in the 80's and 90's, the relevance of DIY and music to goth today, the danger that comes with being different in society, hear stories about Suspiria, starting Nightbreed and more! Our guest this month is Trevor Bamford, who's work you can find at Ni...

100: Finding Solace Through Art 02.03.2020

This episode we are chatting with Alaska's only goth duo cliff and ivy! We'll be hearing their stories from touring around the goth scene in the US, stories from their friendships with deathrock legends like Rikk agnew, gitaine demone and paul roessler, along with discussions around dealing with death, being differently abled and more. If you enjoy the show, please consider supporting us on Patreo...

099: Haute Couture 16.02.2020

Abstract conceptual fashion and fast fashion may be on opposite ends of the spectrum, but both draw influence from the lineage of goth aesthetic. On this episode we will explore the relation and relevance of the runway and high end designer to the everyday lives of goths. Our guest this month is Kate Mior , the owner of fashion brand Bone & Busk which you can also find on etsy . Kate also DJs in T...

098: Gatekeeping Goth 02.02.2020

It's 2020 and I'm excited to be back for another year of shows. This month we've got another goth talk episode! We're chatting about the music scene in general, our favorite trends of 2019, creator burnout, and yes, we get deep into discussing gatekeeping. Grab your favorite beverage and have a seat over there on the velvet couch next to the coffin, don't mind Vlad he only bites when asked, I hope...

The Gothquisition 4 06.12.2019

Prepare your batholes, the Gothquisition has returned to judge the internet for its sins! YouTubers named and shamed, Rebels Market put on blast and all your favorite icons cut down to size. The Inquisitors also compete to decide who knows the most about true cvlt goth music! Goth Points are earned and lost, pastel goths are tarred and feathered, and gatekeepers are put back on the pedestal. Grab...

096: The Evolution of Goth 16.11.2019

This episode we are reviewing the claims in Karl Spracklen's new book: The Evolution of Goth Culture: The Origins and Deeds of the New Goths . If you enjoy the show, please consider supporting us on Patreon! References: Inside Subculture: The Postmodern Meaning of Style Nightclubbing: Planet X and Liverpool's Post-Punk Era Our Interview with William Faith and Scary Lady Sara 4EA Paradigm Making Se...

095: The New Age of Goth 02.11.2019

On this episode we are exploring the music, fashion, and drama of modern goth. We'll be delving into anxieties around babybats, the newly popular synth/wave goth music, the divergence of fashion from the music, the relevance of transgression and a lot more about the lived experiences of the modern goth. Our guest this month is Bianca Xunise ! You can read about her journey as a black goth , read h...

094: Native Goths 16.10.2019

Our guest this month is Daphne Coriz ! We chat about her personal development within the goth scene and how her heritage, tribe and living on the rez has impacted that identity. We also respond to a video by Social Repose claiming that non-natives have a right to wear war bonnets as costume. If you enjoy the show, please consider supporting us on Patreon! How did you become goth? 1:22 What interes...

093: Hail Satan! 02.10.2019

Esotericism and mysticism have always been high on the list, right next to atheism, when it comes to the religious views of goths. On this episode we take a look at the long maligned and oft pejoratively goth associated, Satanism. We'll be speaking with members of the Satanic coven Satanhaus about their link to goth, their beliefs, their practices and their philosophy. Our guests this episode are...

092: Death Positive: Of Deep and Liquid Rest 16.09.2019

This month we are talking about death with our guest Bess Lovejoy , author of the book Rest in Pieces: The Curious Fates of Famous Corpses .  As the season changes, we turn our thoughts to death and decay. Where does mortality fit into our modern lives, what can we learn from the ways we've treated the dead in the past, and how can we prepare ourselves for our own demise. All this and more with au...

091: Goth Talk 03.09.2019

Are goths just normal people in spooky clothing? Do we care too much about old music? Has deathrock become too much of a stereotype to have anything to say? We are exploring these questions and having a good old fashioned goth chat. We'll also review the new album from Dune Messiah, share our Sinister Suggestions and more! Our guests this month are Andi and Michelle! If you enjoy the show, please...

090: Goths with Disabilities 16.08.2019

Living with a disability or chronic illness may seem foreign to the able bodied, yet there are many goths within our community who exist with these conditions every day, and that can drastically change the way they interact with the scene. On this episode we'll explore the process of coming to terms with a disability and how that impacts the ability to be part of goth culture. Our guests are Miche...

089: Corp Goth 02.08.2019

For those of a certain vintage, we remember when discussions about corp goth exploded into the scene, the questions about how one maintains an air of youthful rebellion without selling out to a puritanical business culture, and how one might retain their identity in a culture that extrapolates morality and work ethic from appearance. A fashion and ideology was developed and debated among goths pur...

088: Carpe Noctem 16.07.2019

This week we feature an important piece of 90's goth culture, Carpe Noctem Magazine. We sit down with Thom, co-founder of Carpe Noctem, to talk about his experience with Zine publication, horror culture, and forging a way forward in today's crowded media field.  You can find all of Thom's work on his website.  You can get the Carpe Noctem Interviews here: Vol 1 Vol 2 Vol 3 If you enjoy the show, p...

087: Goth Runway Fashion and Postmodernism 02.07.2019

This week we are taking a look at runway fashion and commodification. We are going to discuss how goth aesthetics have been used on the runway and in high fashion and whether or not a postmodernist view of style and culture is the reason for this. We are also reviewing the new album from Sólveig Matthildur and more! Our guest this month is CC ! If you enjoy the show, please consider supporting us...

086: The Secret Life of Goths 16.06.2019

This month we sit down with DJ Mistress McCutchan and DJ Batty von Bats of the Cat vs Bat podcast ! In true goth style, we kick back with a few drinks and air our opinions about all aspects of the scene. Scene drama, DJ ethics, identity in the "real world", philosophy, politics and more. So grab your favorite libation, have a seat with us and enjoy!

085: Gender Identity with Parma Ham 02.06.2019

Our guest this month is fashion artist, DJ/promoter for Torture Garden, Slimlight, and Monster Queen and curator Parma Ham .   If you enjoy the show, please consider supporting us on Patreon!   Fluidity of Culture 5:45 Gender in Goth 14:15 Fashion in Extremity 40:15 Goth and the Internet 49:00 Album Review: 1:02:45 Second Still Sinister Suggestions: 1:15:00 - Delusions of Gender -T he Left Hand of...

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