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!

For our 100th episode we are hanging out with OG (original goths) Cliff and Ivy. We'll be swapping stories from touring around the goth scene in the US, stories about becoming friends with deathrock legends, along with discussions around dealing with death, being differently abled and more.

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.

Scene news, 2019 in review, goth talk and debating the utility of boundary work in the community.

No poseurs allowed.

We are reviewing the new book "The Evolution of Goth" and discussing it’s claims of transgression being core to aternativity. We will explore Karl's discussion around the influence of metal on goth, the influence of the Sisters over Bauhaus, the age of the internet and more!

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 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.

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.

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 author Bess Lovejoy.

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?

On this episode we’ll explore the process of coming to terms with a disability and how that impacts ones ability to be part of goth culture.

Subversion, resistance and alternative identity aren’t generally synonymous with the machine of capitalism. On today’s episode we are going to explore how goths can navigate the corporate ladder and fight for a place at the table.

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.

Is goth fashion reducible to a set of items that can be used freely on the runway? What about commodification, has the look been formulated, copied, and sold by corporations? We are going to explore all of these questions and more on this weeks episode!

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!

With the fluidity of subculture, the new extremity of style, and conversations about pronouns and identity happening beyond goth, is the culture still a transgresive space for gender expression?

For as much lip service we give to goths being othered, discriminated against and bullied out of society, the face of our scene is still very often white. Are we helping or hurting?

On this episode we spend some time discussing Gopal’s history as a musician and goth, debate whether or not elitism has a place in the scene, and we tell some personal stories of struggling with depression and suicidal ideation and how that relates to goth culture.

The unique dance styles of goths have been a staple of club and concert events, and while the substance of those dances are joked about in our subcultural media, discourse around the relevance of dance to our spaces, the ways in which they differ from broader club culture, and how the ways we dance relate to our notions of the body are not often touched on.