In this episode, we discuss the supposed Ancient Greek origins of Hysteria, a common psychiatric diagnosis of females from the 18th to the early 20th century. We also cover how the symptoms of hysteria were interpreted in the Medieval era.
Read MoreWelcome to season 14! The cursed forest, new audio drama, new music, movie and book reviews, Christa and more!
Read MoreFrom the 80’s to today, Kyle Whipp of Children on Stun talks about playing with Nosferatu 21 years ago all the way up to their current tour!
Read MoreRain Children are a wide lens, cinematic expression of Gothic music, both contemporary and nostalgic. They combine classic songwriting with a tension and drama that is uniquely their own.
Read MoreWe had a low energy week, scrapped our initial recording to bring you some songs we're into this week.
Read MoreIn this episode, arctic ghost ships of the Northwest Passage are discussed, both historic and legendary. The plight of the crews, whether rescued, frozen or mysteriously disappeared is also discussed.
Read MoreAfter talking with the progenitor of dungeon synth, Batty was invited out to check out Mortiis when he came to town. Joining him on the bill was Toronto's Subterranea and Montreal's Graveren. It was presented by Inertia Entertainment and held at The Velvet Underground.
Read MoreWait…what? A new episode of the GothCast Podcast!? That’s right!
Read MoreThis interview is probably the most unstructured conversation that didn’t really need me to ask too many questions. He believes in a higher power. He also believes there is good in everything – even the bad – even in people like Jeffrey Dahmer who just didn’t understand how the pain he inflicted onto others – could be turned into something good.
Read MoreThe 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.
Read More1998's vampire hunting summer blockbuster, "Blade," actually has quite a bit more to say that simply, "vampires bad. Blade kill."
Read MoreThis week, we chat with Martin Bowes over coffee to discuss zine culture, making music, and Attrition.
Read MoreRose Sinister: Vampires is back for season 2, and I'm so excited to feature local New Orleans author and bestselling indie author and Wattpad phenom Alys Arden's post-Katrina novel, "The Casquette Girls."
Read MoreAsylums of the past hold our fascination due to their dark histories. In this episode, the asylums of the late 1800s and early 1900s in Victoria, Australia are discussed in detail.
Read MoreOn this episode: Japanese culture, history and philosophy as exemplified by the Geisha and Painful Art, and their relation to Gothic Literature and the 80’s goth milieu.
Read MoreRecently Batty had the pleasure of chatting with the progenitor of dungeon synth, Mortiis, about his upcoming ERA I tour, the start of dungeon synth, his feelings about founding a movement, his new music, and so much more.
Read MoreMistress McCutchan flies solo on this episode, and chats with Kevin Matthews of Transmission Records in London, England.
Read MoreWhile Hallie is away, let's hear a classic short horror story by Ambrose Bierce!
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.
This website is powered by Dani Ashes.
