GothCast
91 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 months ago - ★★★★★ - 53 ratingsGothCast is the one stop podcast for the darker side of life. We do in-depth reviews of goth music, film, and fashion.
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The Lords of the New Church
March 03, 2024 18:18Donny and Noah tackle a group of "new" individuals. It's the 80's supergroup known as The Lords of the New Church. A mashup of The Dead Boys and The Damned with a touch of glam. Who knows what they'll discover in this decade spanning retrospective! They cover the debut album, Is Nothing Sacred?, The Method To Our Madness, and Hang On.
E63: Nosferatu (The Band) - Part 1
November 14, 2022 02:40This fangtastic episode of GothCast has Dr.Sanders and Mak fighting off hordes of bloodthirsty creatures of the night to cover a band swimming in vampire lore. Nosferatu is one of the most well known vampiric influenced bands in goth music and this time the duo discuss the albums Rise(1993), Legend (1994), The Prophecy (1994) and Prince of Darkness (1996). 8:35 Rise (1993) 36:31 Random Interesting Goth Stuff 44:58 Legend (1994) 1:00:34 The Prophecy (1994) 1:17:30 Prince of Darkness (1996)
E62: Christian Death - Valor Kand Era Part 2
September 04, 2021 04:29This reunion episode brings back Robbie Gore as the original GothCast duo break down some lesser talked about albums from the Valor Kand era of Christian Death. It's one of the more interesting eras of the group as two competing versions of the band were releasing material sometimes within the same year. They cover the albums Insanus, Ultio, Proditio, Misericordiaque (1990), Sexy Death God (1994), Prophecies (1996), and well...one more from 1998. This one gets a little strange, but that's no...
E61: Samhain
March 22, 2021 05:49It's time to rock with death again as Dr.Sanders and Cameron tackle Danzig's project after the Misfits and before his solo band Danzig. A much beloved, but sometimes overlooked era with tons of reverb and songs that sometimes sound like they could be the theme to an 80's slasher movie. You don't have to wait for "November" to come this year because this episode is "Final-ly Descending" to the podcast world. They take a look at Initium (1984), Unholy Passion (1985), Samhain III: November-Comi...
E60: Skeletal Family
February 25, 2021 07:09There's no bones about it, Dr.Sanders and Cameron take a trip to visit the family...The Skeletal Family. Specifically the era of the band with singer Anne Marie Hurst. They were "promised" a lot with these records and they hope their efforts aren't "futile". They examine the albums Burning Oil (1984), Futile Combat (1985), and the compilation Eternal (2016).
E59: The Exorcist Series [1973, 1977, 1990]
February 12, 2021 20:24On this possession-filled episode, Dr.Sanders and Cameron are visited by three movies that lurk in the shadows. The Exorcist and the two sequels it spawned vary wildly in quality, but just may hold some great surprises for those who decide to venture into their worlds. Can you survive these horrific reviews of The Exorcist (1973), The Exorcist II: Heretic (1977), and The Exorcist III (1990)!? May the power of GothCast compel you!
E58: Misfits Part 2 - The Graves Era
January 28, 2021 03:36Dr.Sanders and Cameron take a look at what the Misfits had going on in the 90's and early 2000's. With the addition of singer Michale Graves and a series of new albums, what could possibly go wrong? They look at the albums American Psycho (1997), Evilive II (1998), Famous Monsters (1999), and Cuts from the Crypt (2001). There's a lot of controversy surrounding this era and the two hope to cover the things most fans are curious about.
E57: Misfits - The Danzig Era
January 11, 2021 07:20In this fast and frightening episode of GothCast, Dr.Sanders and Cameron take a look at the beginning of Danzig's career as well as the birth of an entire music genre when they put the Misfits under the microscope. Horror punk may not be strictly goth music, but it's certainly spooky and loved by many in the scene. They examine the albums Static Age, Evilive, Walk Among Us, and Earth A.D as well as the strange events and legal troubles that plagued the band.
E56: Frankenstein
December 26, 2020 23:41Bryan, Dr.Sanders, and guest star Cameron join together the derelict pieces of their scattered opinions to creature a horrific episode focusing on three different adaptations of Mary Shelley's Frankenstein. This time we have the 1931 Universal classic Frankenstein, the 1957 Hammer Horror masterpiece The Curse of Frankenstein...and that one from the 90's starring Robert De Niro.
E56: Frankenstein [1931, 1957, 1994]
December 26, 2020 23:26Bryan, Dr.Sanders, and guest star Cameron join together the derelict pieces of their scattered opinions to creature a horrific episode focusing on three different adaptations of Mary Shelley's Frankenstein. This time we have the 1931 Universal classic Frankenstein, the 1957 Hammer Horror masterpiece The Curse of Frankenstein...and that one from the 90's starring Robert De Niro.
E55: Peter Murphy Part 2
November 15, 2019 21:43Dr.Sanders and Bryan continue their gaze into Peter Murphy's indigo eyes by covering his albums from the mid 90's to the early 2010's. They will remain Unshattered in their opinions that will never turn to Dust.
E55: Peter Murphy - Part 2
November 15, 2019 21:43Dr.Sanders and Bryan continue their gaze into Peter Murphy's indigo eyes by covering his albums from the mid 90's to the early 2010's. They will remain Unshattered in their opinions that will never turn to Dust.
E54: Shadow Project [Rozz Williams and Eva O]
September 12, 2019 02:22On this deathrock-filled episode of GothCast, Dr.Sanders and Just Bryan take a look into the Rozz Williams and Eva O project called Shadow Project. It encompassed a large amount of genres, but do their albums still hold up today?
E53: Mummy Films (1932, 1999, 2017)
August 29, 2019 01:44Dr.Sanders and Bryan get all wrapped up in Mummy lore as they take a look at three very different films tackling ancient Egyptian terrors that rise from the grave.
E52: Clan of Xymox Part 2
August 14, 2019 09:34Dr.Sanders and Bryan finally cover the rest of Clan of Xymox's albums from the 90's. From techno to old school goth, this episode definitely has some twists and turns.
E52: Clan of Xymox - Part 2
August 14, 2019 09:34Dr.Sanders and Bryan finally cover the rest of Clan of Xymox's albums from the 90's. From techno to old school goth, this episode definitely has some twists and turns. The albums covered are Metamorphosis (1992), Headclouds (1993), Hidden Faces (1997), and Creatures (1999).
E51: The Psycho Series Part 2
July 31, 2019 05:13Dr.Sanders and Bryan take another trip to Bates Motel to find out exactly what happened to Norman Bates including his very successful venture into TV with Bates Motel in 2013.
E51: The Psycho Series - Part 2
July 31, 2019 05:13Dr.Sanders and Bryan take another trip to Bates Motel to find out exactly what happened to Norman Bates including his very successful venture into TV with Bates Motel in 2013.
E50: Clan of Xymox Part 1
July 14, 2019 05:42Dr.Sanders and Bryan examine the first four albums from Clan of Xymox. This band has a sound as unique as the fact that their name keeps changing, but the duo will see just how well their releases hold up today.
E50: Clan of Xymox - Part 1
July 14, 2019 05:42Dr.Sanders and Bryan examine the first four albums from Clan of Xymox. This band has a sound as unique as the fact that their name keeps changing, but the duo will see just how well their releases hold up today. The albums covered are Clan of Xymox (1985), Medusa (1986), Twist of Shadows (1989), and Phoenix (1991).
E49: The Psycho Series Part 1
July 04, 2019 07:23Dr.Sanders and Bryan take a trip to the Bates Motel in this episode as they break down the first three movies in Psycho franchise.
E48: Peter Murphy Part 1
July 02, 2019 23:57Dr.Sanders and Bryan take a look at Peter Murphy's career after leaving Bauhaus and branching out on his own. This episode covers Dali's Car, Should the World Fail to Fall Apart, Love Hysteria, Deep, and Holy Smoke. It's an interesting journey and Holy Smoke does it get good!
E49: The Psycho Series - Part 1
June 30, 2019 00:47Dr.Sanders and Bryan take a trip to the Bates Motel in this episode as they break down the first three movies in Psycho franchise.
E48: Peter Murphy - Part 1
April 30, 2019 01:04Dr.Sanders and Bryan take a look at Peter Murphy's career after leaving Bauhaus and branching out on his own. This episode covers Dali's Car, Should the World Fail to Fall Apart (1986), Love Hysteria (1988), Deep (1989), and Holy Smoke (1992). It's an interesting journey and Holy Smoke does it get good!
E47: The Danse Society
April 03, 2019 06:04Join Dr.Sanders and cohost Bryan during their look into the interesting career of The Danse Society. This band has undergone almost a complete transformation over the years, but still align themselves closely with goth music. They cover the albums Seduction (1982), Heaven Is Waiting (1983), Looking Through (1986), and Change of Skin (2011).
E46: Marilyn Manson Part 2
March 23, 2018 00:02Finally Part 2 of our discussion on Marilyn Manson. Well....sort of, this time we have James whereas Part 1 had Robbie Gore. Anyway, this was an interesting time for Manson that was full of continued controversy and dramatic shifts in his sound. Listen to find out our thoughts on The Golden Age of Grotesque, Eat Me Drink Me, The High End of Low, and Born Villain. Click here to listen
E46: Marilyn Manson - Part 2
March 23, 2018 00:02Finally Part 2 of our discussion on Marilyn Manson. Well....sort of, this time we have James whereas Part 1 had Robbie Gore. Anyway, this was an interesting time for Manson that was full of continued controversy and dramatic shifts in his sound. Listen to find out our thoughts on The Golden Age of Grotesque (2003), Eat Me Drink Me (2007), The High End of Low (2009), and Born Villain (2012).
E45: Aurelio Voltaire - Part 1
October 25, 2017 11:36It’s time to talk about one of the most unique artists associated with goth. It’s the man, the myth, the….man?….it’s Aurelio Voltaire! Dr.Sanders and James have a great time as they discuss his first four albums and some of the many MANY other things he has created. This ended up being a weird episode of GothCast.
E44: London After Midnight
October 18, 2017 07:00On this episode of GothCast, Dr.Sanders and James discuss four releases from the always romantic London After Midnight. Their albums are diverse and contained some dramatic shifts in sound. We cover the albums Selected Scenes from the End of the World (1992), Psycho Magnet (1996), Oddities (1998), and Violent Acts of Beauty (2007). Let’s see how they hold up today!
E43: Alien Part 1
June 26, 2017 02:53GOTHCAST RETURNS! After an almost seven month hiatus, GothCast has come back to you. This is the first episode without Robbie Gore and the first with his replacement James Quinn. Alien is one of the biggest film franchises of all time and this time we're taking a look at Alien, Aliens, and Alien³. We really hope you enjoy this episode and next time we'll be back with a long requested look at a band from the 90's. Click here to listen
E43: Alien - Part 1
June 26, 2017 02:52This is the first episode without Robbie Gore and the first withJames Quinn. Alien is one of the biggest film franchises of all time and this time we're taking a look at Alien (1979), Aliens (1986), and Alien³ (1992). This was a fun episode to record and one that was instrumental in continuing GothCast as we know it.
E42: Christian Death ft. Rozz Williams
November 15, 2016 21:16This episode we take a look at the work Rozz had released using the name "Christian Death featuring Rozz Williams" after his departure from Christian Death. This does not include Shadow Project as we will be covering that in a separate episode. However, this material is not often discussed, and we felt it would be a great third installment into our Christian Death series. A series of strange legal events led to this unusual naming, but do these albums still resonate with us today?
E41: Specimen
November 08, 2016 00:53This week we take a look at the career of an iconic band as we discuss Specimen and their music and fashion's impact on the gothic subculture. We cover the albums Azoic (1997). Electric Ballroom (2007, Alive at the Batcave (2009), and Wake the Dead (2013). The line-ups changed quite a bit as well as the sound, but it's undoubtedly Specimen.
E40: George Romero's Living Dead Series - Part 1
November 04, 2016 12:34This week on GothCast, we take a look at the first three films in George Romero's Living Dead Series, covering Night of the Living Dead (1968), Dawn of the Dead (1978), and Day of the Dead (1985). George Romero is a legend of horror, and is responsible for making the "zombie film" an icon of culture and cinema. We thought that Halloween would be the perfect day to pay homage to an amazing director and an iconic set of films.
E39: Marilyn Manson Part 1
October 26, 2016 07:55We know, We know… Some of you are really excited about this, some are appalled, and some are just confused. Nevertheless, the time has come. This week’s episode is on Marilyn Manson’s first four albums, beginning with Portrait of an American Family and ending with Holywood. Whether you love or hate Marilyn Manson, we hope that you enjoy this episode and can find something that resonates with you. As always, stay spooky! Click here to listen
E39: Marilyn Manson - Part 1
October 26, 2016 07:54We know, We know… Some of you are really excited about this, some are appalled, and some are just confused. Nevertheless, the time has come. This episode is on Marilyn Manson’s first four albums, beginning with Portrait of an American Family (1994) and ending with Holywood (2000). Whether you love or hate Marilyn Manson, we hope that you enjoy this episode and can find something that resonates with you.
E38: Xmal Deutschland
October 19, 2016 02:11This episode we take a look at Xmal Deutschland, a band with a very interesting catalog that is not nearly discussed enough, duking it out over which of their four albums deserve the most accolades. We cover their albums Fetisch (1983), Tocsin (1984), Viva (1987), and Devils (1989). What would a GothCast episode be without an argument between Dr. Sanders and Robbie Gore?
E37: Elvira
October 10, 2016 06:36In this episode we take a look at Elvira's two feature length films, Elvira: Mistress of the Dark and Elvira's Haunted Hills, as well as some of her more obscure work. Elvira, also known as Cassandra Peterson, has been a fan favorite and a staple of the gothic community and all things macabre. With Halloween approaching we felt it was the right time to talk about "The Mistress of the Dark." We hope you enjoy this episode and all of our other content. Stay spooky!
E36: Depeche Mode
September 25, 2016 09:57This episode has been a long time coming, but it finally felt like time. We were in the right mood... The Depeche Mood. This week we will be taking a look at Depeche Mode's first four albums Speak and Spell (1981), A Broken Frame (1982), Construction Time Again (1983), and Some Great Reward (1984).
E35: Alien Sex Fiend
August 17, 2016 23:17Alien Sex Fiend are an iconic band of both the Deathrock and Batcave scene with a dedicated following. Thus, we felt it was important for us to open a discussion about this band. This week we discuss their emergence from the the Batcave and the release of their first four albums as well as their relevance to Goth and Deathrock subculture. Update by Dr.Sanders 2021: This definitely isn't one of my favorite episodes of the podcast as I feel we didn't give the band an unbiased look. or ...
E34: Nine Inch Nails Part 1
July 30, 2016 05:20Well, the moment you all have been waiting for has arrived… our next episode is finally out! On a more serious note, we do apologize for the delay. We have had a very busy month and have been working on a way to increase our video content in addition to the our regular podcast. There is no reason to worry though, as we are back on track with a game plan that we trust will allow us to create more consistent content and increase your entertainment. Without any further ado, we present this week...
E34: Nine Inch Nails - Part 1
July 30, 2016 05:20We present this week’s episode in which we discuss none other than Nine Inch Nails. Are we aware that Nine Inch Nails are not exactly a goth band? Certainly! However, we believe it goes without saying that their music has played a large role in the subculture and many goths do listen to Nine Inch Nails. Thus, we begin our exploration of their career with their first three studio albums, (along with what we feel is an essential EP to discuss) Pretty Hate Machine (1989), Broken (1992), Downwa...
E33: Christian Death - Valor Kand Era Part 1
June 29, 2016 07:24We've finally started our discussion on the Valor Kand era of Christian Death. After Rozz William's departure, Kand took over leading the group and fronts it till this day. Kand is known for his strong opinions and even stirred up a decent amount of controversy during his time as frontman, but do these releases stand up now? It seems that less people are as familiar with the Christian Death releases provided by Kand so hopefully we can shed some light on these possibly forgotten classics. W...
E32: And Also the Trees
June 23, 2016 20:57This episode we take a look at a more obscure band, And Also the Trees. Although they do have a following, they are certainly not a band that’s frequently discussed. Consequently, we felt it would be interesting to discuss their career, especially considering their ties to The Cure (something we discuss on the episode). In this episode, we review their first four albums, And Also the Trees (1984), Virus Meadow (1986), The Millpond Years (1988), Farewell to the Shade (1989). We hope you enjo...
E31: Dracula Films
June 09, 2016 01:41This week’s episode takes a look at 3 classic Dracula Adaptations, beginning with Dracula (1931), The Horror of Dracula, and Bram Stoker’s Dracula. Each film has its own individual style from the suave delivery of Bela Lugosi to the Menacing and campy performance by Christopher Lee or the passionate depiction by Gary Oldman. We discuss what makes each of these films unique and pivotal to the history of Dracula in the World of film. Click here to listen
E31: Dracula Films [1931, 1959, 1992]
June 09, 2016 01:41This week’s episode takes a look at 3 classic Dracula Adaptations, beginning with Dracula (1931), The Horror of Dracula (1959), and Bram Stoker’s Dracula (1992). Each film has its own individual style from the suave delivery of Bela Lugosi to the Menacing and campy performance by Christopher Lee or the passionate depiction by Gary Oldman. We discuss what makes each of these films unique and pivotal to the history of Dracula in the World of film.
E30: Ministry Part 1
May 28, 2016 06:40I know, I know, I know....this is supposed to be GothCast right? Not Industrial-Cast??? You are correct, but many goths have an appreciation for Ministry and their brand of dark music. Not to mention their songs that are regularly played in most goth clubs to this day. So sit back and listen to Dr.Sanders and Robbie Gore discuss a band that had a huge shift in sound early on in their career. This episode covers the albums With Sympathy, Everyday Is Halloween (Single), Twitch, The Land O...
E30: Ministry - Part 1
May 28, 2016 06:40I know, I know, I know....this is supposed to be GothCast right? Not Industrial-Cast??? You are correct, but many goths have an appreciation for Ministry and their brand of dark music. Not to mention their songs that are regularly played in most goth clubs to this day. So sit back and listen to Dr.Sanders and Robbie Gore discuss a band that had a huge shift in sound early on in their career. This episode covers the albums With Sympathy (1983), Everyday Is Halloween (Single), Twitch (19...
E29: New Order Part 1
May 18, 2016 21:57With the unfortunate end of Joy Division, the remaining members would go on to form a band that would achieve critical and commercial success. The formation of New Order and their implementation of keyboards into their new sound helped set a trend for pop music throughout the eighties. Join Dr.Sanders and Robbie Gore as they take a look at a band unafraid to innovate unexplored territory in the wake of Ian Curtis' tragic death. In this episode we discuss their first four albums, begin...
E29: New Order - Part 1
May 18, 2016 21:57With the unfortunate end of Joy Division, the remaining members would go on to form a band that would achieve critical and commercial success. The formation of New Order and their implementation of keyboards into their new sound helped set a trend for pop music throughout the eighties. Join Dr.Sanders and Robbie Gore as they take a look at a band unafraid to innovate unexplored territory in the wake of Ian Curtis' tragic death. In this episode we discuss their first four albums, begi...