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Cemetery Confessions: A Goth Talk Podcast

Dani Ashes
Goth Culture
Goth Music
Goth Subculture
Music Industry
Identity
Subcultures
Community
Death Rock
Club Scene
Creativity In Music
High Fashion
Goth Aesthetics
Nostalgia
Community Violence
Palestinian-Israeli Conflict
Generation Z
Millennials
Fashion
Subculture
Columbine

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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Latest Episodes

This episode we discuss the controversy around 'goth rap', breakdown the damage mainstream commercialization of goth subculture has caused, and dissect the oversexualization of goth women for the male gaze.

Our guests this episode are Tiffadelic, J... more

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We will be exploring the nuances and experiences of the goth scene in Sweden this month. We cover everything from music, to culture to changing views on defining goth as we age.

Our guests this episode are Andreas of Morlocks and Dark Side Cowboys,... more

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Our guests Nat and Chelsea from Chicago Gothic Events chat about the ever increasing turnout for goth events, the experiences of Gen Z goths, how to keep our club spaces safe and wax poetic about the importance of community.

Please support us on Pa... more

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We summon goth with our bodies, our movements and our emotions. Like a ritual under a full moon, a room full of spooky kids invoke the spirit of goth itself. On this episode we'll discuss what cultural meaning dance is able to communicate, the welcom... more

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Recent Guests

Dani G
Goth from Sweden with deep scene experience; former member of local bands
Dark Side Cowboys, Morlocks
Episode: Swedish Goth
Alejandro Salinas
President of the Chicago Death Doula Collective and member of goth band Gravelove
Chicago Death Doula Collective and Gravelove
Episode: Learning to Die
May May Graves
A drag performer, musician, and event organizer.
Episode: Goth Drag with May May Graves
Spencer Sunshine
Independent scholar documenting neo-Nazi and far-right movements.
Episode: Countercultural Fascism
Timothy Stevens
Documentarian who directed the film Dark Sanctuary
Episode: Dark Sanctuary: A Home for the Socially Homeless
Joe Virus
Producer of the original score for Dark Sanctuary and staple DJ at The Church
Solemn Assembly
Episode: Dark Sanctuary: A Home for the Socially Homeless
Veronika Sorrow
Icon of the LA Goth scene, musician, club owner, and proprietor of MeowMeowz thrift shop.
Nocturna
Episode: Goth Drama: An Interview with Veronika Sorrow
Anastasia of The Dark
Goth promoter and social media influencer
Cemetery Sex
Episode: I Myself Am Strange and Unusual: Neurodiversity in the Goth Scene
Azzy Batts
DJ and music enthusiast involved in Obscura Undead
Obscura Undead
Episode: 162: Facing Nostalgia: Goth Adjacent

Hosts

Danny Ashes
Host of Cemetery Confessions; leads discussions with guests; long-running presence in the show.
Trey
Co-host of Cemetery Confessions; collaborates in guiding interviews and discussion.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 303 ratings
  • I love it but....

    i'm a big fan of the show, so many interesting and important topics covered, so many smart people from various backgrounds who are all a part of the subculture. please book more women and queer people as interview guests!!!

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    goth takes
    United States7 months ago
  • Enduring favourite

    This is a long running podcast that I always seem to return to. Dani Ashe’s is always well researched and has something insightful to say, and often makes me laugh riffing on goth cliche. I enjoy that the show highlights the experiences of minorities and diverse groups of people. I hope this podcast keeps going for years to come.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    lunarosex
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • Highly recommend to anyone with dark inclination

    I love listening to this podcast. I have been listening to you and your guests for almost 5 years now and it just keeps getting better. Thank you!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    We need Sage
    Russiaa year ago
  • So in total honesty, this is one of my all time-fav podcasts. As somebody who has never been able to find the right space to express themselves properly, hearing about this subculture internationally has given me the drive to actually start to explore it locally. Thank you, sincerely. ♡♡♡

    Audible
    5
    Lara Ospery
    United States2 years ago
  • The journey thus far...

    So in total honesty, this is one of my all time-fav podcasts. As somebody who has never been able to find the right space to express themselves properly, hearing about this subculture internationally has given me the drive to actually start to explore it locally. Thank you, sincerely. ♡♡♡

    Audible
    5
    Lara Ospery
    United States2 years ago

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Listeners praise the show's depth and diversity of topics.
Fans highlight inclusivity and LGBTQ+ positive framing, with some requests for broader guest diversity.
Many appreciate the thoughtful, academic-leaning discussions.

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Talking Points

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Becoming Goth: Dance as Transformation
Q: Where do you want people to find you and your music?
Yasmine shares details about her band, XandStacy, upcoming shows, and her personal dance performances, while Tony also discusses his Instagram and music interests.
Becoming Goth: Dance as Transformation
Q: What attracted you to dancing?
Each guest describes their journey into dance, highlighting personal influences, cultural experiences, and the emotional release and connection they found in dance.
Goth Music: The Art of Resistance
Q: What makes Goth music, Goth music?
It isn't defined solely by musical characteristics, but significantly by the audience seeking something deeper.
Goth Music: The Art of Resistance
Q: How does your relationship with Goth changed over the years?
As he's aged, his connection has deepened, observing how importantly older generations participate compared to younger Goths.
Learning to Die
Q: Do you believe in ghosts?
I'm open to the possibility and love hearing people's ghost stories.

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The show consistently centers on Goth culture beyond stereotypes, exploring history, music, fashion, community, and activism through intimate conversations with a rotating roster of guests including musicians, organizers, academics, and death-care professionals. Episodes frequently blend personal storytelling with scholarly or practical analysis, covering topics like subculture dynamics, safety and inclusivity in nightlife, death and grief within Goth circles, and the interplay between DIY scenes and larger cultural trends. A notable strength is its interdisciplinary approach, pairing rigorous discussion with accessible storytelling, and its openness to LGBTQ+ and minority perspectives, which makes it a compelling pick for listeners who cra... more

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Recent guests on this podcast include:

1. Dani G
2. Alejandro Salinas
3. May May Graves
4. Spencer Sunshine
5. Timothy Stevens
6. Joe Virus
7. Veronika Sorrow
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