The outrage over the fetishization of goth women through the male gaze is EVERYWHERE. We're going to break down the causes and conditions of subcultural commodification, the difference between sexual liberation and sexualization and how we should be gatekeeping misogyny.
Read MoreThis 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.
Read MoreWe 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.
Read MoreHuman Taphonomy Facilities, nicknamed Body Farms, are locations where donated human corpses are left to decay in order to study the process of decomposition. This research aids crime scene investigators and forensic anthropologists in determining cause and time of death, both of which can make or break a criminal case. Let's discuss how these facilities came to be and what goes on behind the razor wire fences.
Read MoreThe Myrtles Plantation is known as the most haunted hotel in America, hosting a very prominent ghost of an enslaved woman named Chloe. Does the history hold any truth to the stories? Let's discuss!
Read MoreMusic from Octavian Winters, Romaance, Plastique and more!
Read MoreHumans have loved and feared mushrooms since before written history. In this episode, Hallie discusses the tumultuous history of this relationship, and a few of the most deadly mushrooms in the world.
Read MoreNew music from Dusty Gannon and the Agonal Gasps, Funeral Process, Pilgrims of Yearning and more!
Read MoreOur 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.
Read MoreWe 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 welcoming environment goth dancefloors cultivate, and what you should expect for your first night out.
Read MoreOn this episode we speak with Dr. Goth and Brit about goth music! How do we identify what is goth music and what isn’t? How does countercultural music resist tyranny and oppression today, as it did in the 80's? How do camp and The Gothic empower the powerless? We’ll speak with Charles Mueller about his PhD in Historical Musicology and the parallels between goth of today and the climate goth emerged from in the 80’s.
Read MoreMusic from Twin Tribes, Ultra Sunn, KMFDM and more!
Read MoreThe Nahanni region in Canada's Northwest Territories has a nickname - The Valley of Headless Men - because several decapitated bodies have been discovered over the years. Most of these were found during the goldrush and while some suggest foul play, there is also talk of strange beasts and spirits in the valley. Let's explore these legends.
Read MoreMusic from Last Dusk, Ashes Fallen, Cruxshadows and more!
Read MoreOur big themes this week are identity and community. What is a goth mindset? Are all goths neurodivergent? Are goths feminists? What's in Dani's goth pocket?
Read MoreLet's take a casual dip into the world of medical terminology: its history, how diseases are named, colloquial names and out of date terms for disease, and fancy words for mundane conditions.
Read MoreVampire folklore is ancient, but with the publishing of Bram Stoker's Dracula in 1897, that lore changed forever. The terrifying, grotesque creature became suave and charming, then continued to evolve into the seductive creature of the night we know today. In this episode we examine that transition, as well as the origin and evolution of Dracula's vampiric powers.
Read MoreThe Belfry is a gathering place for dark culture and those who find a home within. Here you will discover audio shows, blogs, and videos catering to the darker side of life.
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