Humanizing Horror

About Humanizing Horror

Step beyond the veil and into the shadows of the ArkLaTex with Cemetery Talks, the hauntingly captivating podcast hosted by D.L. Holmes. Blending dark history, Southern Gothic storytelling, paranormal folklore, and Goth subculture, the show explores the eerie legends and forgotten souls buried deep within the cemeteries, backroads, and haunted landmarks of Arkansas, Louisiana, and Texas. With a style that is equal parts historical deep-dive and midnight ghost story, Cemetery Talks uncovers chilling tales of restless spirits, tragic mysteries, infamous crimes, abandoned graveyards, and the strange beauty of death culture across America’s South. The podcast also celebrates Goth aesthetics and alternative culture, embracing the fascination with Victorian mourning traditions, cemetery art, folklore, music, and the macabre that continue to inspire generations of dark souls and curious minds alike. Whether you are a paranormal enthusiast, history lover, Goth culture devotee, or simply someone drawn to the mysteries hidden beneath weathered tombstones, Cemetery Talks invites listeners to wander through the haunted history of the ArkLaTex — where every grave has a story, and some stories refuse to stay buried.

Publisher

D.L. Holmes

Category

history

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

24 Sept 2024

Latest episode

15 Oct 2025

Latest episodes

12 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   15 Oct 2025

   “The Ritual of Black, Black, Black”

   A little bit of a return form here as we discuss a bit about the magic of becoming who you are and doing it regularly so that you learn to love who you are.

2. 

   8 Oct 2025

   “Did I Lose?”

   Is anything a loss if you don’t lose yourself? (No)

3. 

   1 Oct 2025

   “I love you, you sad little clown!”

   Are goths better lovers? Yes. But there’s a reason I think, so let’s start to unpack that in today’s episode.

4. 

   24 Sept 2025

   “Jack of All B*tches”

   In this episode we talk about the opposite of love and how to properly manage your energy.

5. 

   17 Sept 2025

   “The program is fine…Right, Zach?”

   Happy Birthday Zach…(sorry I’ve been gone for so long. That said…let’s talk about self accountability. Okay?)

6. 

   16 Dec 2024

   “Oh, Baby it’s cold outside…”

   Hosts join forces with poet & author Carmen Giménez Smith to explore the human experience of vulnerability and resilience in the face of adversity.

7. 

   29 Oct 2024

   “Your mask is you. Your costume is not.”

   Halloween is approaching. How can you best enjoy a day that seems to be centered around being outside of yourself? Well, maybe be yourself on the outside.

8. 

   23 Oct 2024

   “Wear Your Skin Like Latex and Leather”

   It’s hard , at times, to be anything. Even yourself. Do you feel e tea spooky right now? If not, it’s okay. Sometimes, I don’t either.

9. 

   15 Oct 2024

   “Despite, All, My rage”

   Are you angry? At the scene, the state of things, the world, yourself? I’m angry. I’m angry at a lot and sometimes a little. Here’s a little.

10. 

    7 Oct 2024

    “Gym rats, Gym bats, and Soundtracks”

    We are dark. We are spooky. We are benching your body weight with ease! Do goths really gym? Let’s see.

11. 

    30 Sept 2024

    “A cure. A crow. A Blockbuster card.”

    How does one discover a community of you don’t really know where to look? Here’s how I found my little baby bat wings that turned me into the towering bat colossus that I am today. Well, here’s how it started, at least.

12. 

    24 Sept 2024

    “Polymath. Humanist. Goth.”

    D.L. Holmes in an introduction to the POD gives a brief introduction of himself, his reasonings, and what you have to look forward to in future episodes.

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

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