Cemetery Confessions: A Goth Talk Podcast (podcast)

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.

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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 Paranoia in the 1980s, that Dave contributed to HERE.

Here is a bonus video for you! If you want more content like this, you can get it by subscribing on Patreon.

You can watch the bonus video here on YouTube.

 

Direct download: Final_Episode_30_1.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 11:48pm CDT

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)

 

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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 tonight about socio-aesthetic experiences of culture, cultural history, viewing goth as a culture rather than subculture, and the sociology of design; specifically how that translates into communities of belonging especially among goths. Emma is now undertaking a PhD as a participant researcher. She recently conducted the largest ever survey about goth, among participants of the culture for that very project, which is titled Just a Phase?  Goth subculture as an identity constant beyond youth.

Direct download: Final_Episode_29.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 11:25pm CDT

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!

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~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.

Sinister Suggestions: 2:51:42

-B-Movie: Lust & Sound in West-Berlin

Direct download: Episode_28_FINAL_2.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 12:56am CDT

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!

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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:

Zotz - Amagura 1:54:23

 

Philosophy Corner: 2:14:37

Natalie walks us through the history of the vampire, the depth and breadth of the character, and the process with which to write your own vampire mythology.

Here is a list of some of our references, for the rest you'll have to use google. :)

-More about GothCast 3:33:56

Direct download: episode_27_1.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 10:07pm CDT

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.

Direct download: 026_-_Cemetery_Confessions.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 12:58am CDT

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!

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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 Goths
DIY Deathrock Jacket
Lord Damien Stark's Make-up Tips for the Bleak

Direct download: 025_-_The_Gothquisition.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 8:07pm CDT

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.

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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 better understanding of ourselves as sexual creatures, the goth subcultures approach to the issue of sex and sexuality, and understand how outside influences can exert unforeseen influence on our sexual identities.

Sources:
Wannabes, Goths, and Christians: The Boundaries of Sex, Style, and Status
Masculinity Dilemmas: Sexuality and Intimacy talk among Goths and Christians
"So Full of Myself as a Chick" Goth Women, Sexual Independence, and Gender Egalitarianism

Bloopers

Direct download: Final_Episode_24.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 11:39pm CDT

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

Direct download: Interview_Jillian_Venters.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 3:11pm CDT

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.

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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 some specific examples of sexism, and discuss what responsibility adherents to the scene have.

Sources:
Goth Culture: Gender, Sexuality, and Style
On Misogyny in Industrial
Misogyny in Industrial Music
Music, Gender, and Sexuality

Sinister Suggestions: 3:06:11

-We Have a Technical Podcast
-Scream Queens (TV show)

Direct download: Episode_23_1.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 12:42am CDT

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.

Direct download: Fred_Interview_Final_3.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 11:24am CDT