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The Belfry Network

The Count
Goth Culture
Dark Culture
Music
Goth Subculture
Goth Music
Community
King Tutankhamun
Salem Witch Trials
Halloween
Morbid Curiosity
Pentridge Prison
Bloody Benders
Love
Vampires
Industrial Music
Baba Yaga
Goth Dance
Mental Health
Cemetery Confessions
Desire

The Belfry is a gathering place for dark culture and those who find a home within. Here you will discover podcasts, blogs, and videos catering to the darker side of life.

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HorrorAddicts.net Season 21 CURATED, Episode# 259 Horror Hostess: Emerian Rich

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259 | #QueerRomance | Ollie Fox | Sexsomnia & Marita Volodine

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HorrorAddicts.net Season 21 CURATED, Episode# 258 Horror Hostess: Emerian Rich

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258 | #Vampires | Tony Walker | Robbie Quine

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CW: Discussions of Religious persecution, and brief descriptions of torture, execution, and abduction. This episode also discusses an area that is currently experiencing violent political strife.

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HorrorAddicts.net Season 21 CURATED, Episode# 257 Horror Hostess: Emerian Rich

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257 | #CemeteryLife | Emz & Loren Rhoads | Amulet

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Recent Guests

Ollie Fox
Indie writer and curator of a horror-themed segment
The Guardian (novel) and Horror Addicts collaborator
Episode: Horror Addicts: Queer Romance
Tony Walker
British author, narrator, and content creator specializing in supernatural fiction across all periods
Ghost Stories podcast / author
Episode: Horror Addicts: Vampires with Tony Walker
Loren Rhoads
Cemetery enthusiast, author of 222 Cemeteries to See Before You Die
Author / Cemetery travel writer
Episode: Horror Addicts: #CemeteryLife
Veronica Craven
Filmmaker, founder of Out of the Cellar Film Fest
Out of the Cellar Film Fest
Episode: Horror Addicts: #CemeteryLife
Sally Rose
Panelist connected to Baycon and horror community
Baycon / Horror community
Episode: Horror Addicts: #CemeteryLife
Janeia Doomsday
DJ and coordinator at Slingz and Arrows in DC
Slingz and Arrows (DC)
Episode: Cemetery Confessions: Goth Roots and Rebellion: Popularity is a Problem
Dark Knight
Goth artist and producer
Independent
Episode: Cemetery Confessions: Goth Roots and Rebellion: Popularity is a Problem
Dani G
Member of a Goth community and former member of a Swedish band
Dark Side Cowboys / Dark Morlocks (as discussed)
Episode: Cemetery Confessions: Swedish Goth
Audrey T. Williams
An oral storyteller, activist, writer, and poet based in Oakland, California.
Oakland Asian Cultural Center
Episode: Horror Addicts: Horror Poetry

Hosts

Emerian Rich
Host of Horror Addicts and related horror culture programming
Hallie
Host of Morbid Curiosity Podcast; frequent Gothic culture commentator
Danny Ashes
Host of Cemetery Confessions; Goth culture commentator
Trey
Co-host/host of Cemetery Confessions; Goth scene commentator

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 40 ratings
  • A Hub for Dark Subculture

    Cemetery Confessions now plays the role in Goth subculture that the great old mags like Propaganda played in the 90s. Though Danny Ashes frequently moves outside of music and art commentary to push the critical boundaries of Goth. Arcane Machine (which will be very sorely missed) and the Fadeout Sessions are perfect venues for discovering and re-discovering talent in the Goth and Goth-related musical spheres. Horror Addicts is exactly the sort of fun a Goth might look for on a rainy day. All in ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    s.d. pendley
    United States2 years ago
  • Love it!

    I love listening to this show during my nightly runs!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DeniseSeah
    United States10 years ago

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Guests and hosts offer authentic perspectives from within the Goth and horror communities.
The format and guest mix are noted for providing both scholarly insight and community-driven energy.
Listeners praise the show for its deep dives into niche Gothic culture and cemetery lore.

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Cemetery Confessions: Goth Roots and Rebellion: Popularity is a Problem
Q: What are the impacts of Goth going mainstream on the scene?
Mainstream visibility can bring damage through misrepresentation and commodification, but also offers opportunities for inclusion and cross-pollination if authentically integrated and not exploited for profit.
Cemetery Confessions: Goth Roots and Rebellion: Popularity is a Problem
Q: Should rap be considered part of Goth, given its roots and evolution?
Panelists argue that rap and Goth share African and Caribbean roots, rhythms and themes can cross over, and that genre boundaries can blur when the instrumental and emotional language align, suggesting the two can coexist in contemporary Goth-influenced works.
Cemetery Confessions: Goth Roots and Rebellion: Popularity is a Problem
Q: What makes Goth music Goth to you?
Answers emphasize a combination of heavy bass, reverb, dark and romantic vibes, and lyrics that explore macabre or intense emotions, while allowing for a wide emotional palette and fusion with other genres.
Horror Addicts: Vampires with Tony Walker
Q: What was the inspiration behind Varney the Vampire and its impact on later vampire fiction?
Varney the Vampire introduced many tropes and serialized storytelling methods that helped establish the vampire as a central figure in popular culture, influencing later works and the way vampire narratives were presented to readers in serialized formats.
Cemetery Confessions: Death and Deathrock
Q: How does your background in anthropology influence your understanding of Goth culture?
Missy explains that their anthropology training allows them to conduct mental ethnographies of subcultures, analyzing how Goth interacts with broader societal themes.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Belfry Network

What is The Belfry Network about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show consistently centers dark subcultures, with a strong emphasis on Goth music, cemetery lore, and horror-adjacent storytelling. Episodes weave conversations with musicians, authors, and scene organizers, often exploring authenticity, representation, and community-building within niche cultures. Prominent segments mix historical context, personal storytelling, and practical event or scene promotion, making it a go-to for listeners who crave deep dives into subcultural identity, musical expression, and macabre lore. A notable strength is the ability to pair rigorous cultural analysis with energetic, community-focused conversations, yielding content that appeals to fans of goth, horror, and cemetery history alike. The format often featu... more

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1. Ollie Fox
2. Tony Walker
3. Loren Rhoads
4. Veronica Craven
5. Sally Rose
6. Janeia Doomsday
7. Dark Knight
8. Dani G

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