

Art of Darkness
Kevin Kautzman & Abbie Lucas
Hosted by very online writers Kevin Kautzman and Abbie Lucas (and host emeritus Brad Kelly), Art of Darkness is a podcast about the dark side of (dead) artists, creatives, intellectuals and the people who made history and continue to move culture. AoD features well-researched Core Episodes, Dark Room discussions with guests, plus bonus After Dark, Book Club, Post-Mortem, and Watch Party episodes for our beloved Patreon and Substack subscribers. Find us at artofdarkpod.com.
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Mar 30, 2025 • 1h 5min
The Dark Room: Brian Patrick Eha Rides the Sunset Limited
Essayist Brian Patrick Eha returns to the Dark Room to ride the Sunset Limited and talk all things Cormac McCarthy, Stella Maris, Blood Meridian, Martin Luther and more. Get the After Dark episode and more at patreon.com/artofdarkpod or substack.com/@artofdarkpod. x.com/brianeha x.com/artofdarkpod x.com/abbielucas x.com/kautzmania […]

Mar 9, 2025 • 1h 6min
The Dark Room: Matthew Saxe Talks Williams & Beckett
Actor and frequent collaborator Matthew Saxe joins the pod to talk Williams, Beckett, St. Louis and more. Get the After Dark episode and more at patreon.com/artofdarkpod or substack.com/@artofdarkpod. x.com/vpmattsaxe x.com/artofdarkpod x.com/abbielucas x.com/kautzmania […]

Mar 8, 2025 • 4h 34min
Hunter S. Thompson: Freak Power
We talk about the life and work of Gonzo genius Hunter S. Thompson. Enjoy. Get the After Dark episode and more at patreon.com/artofdarkpod or substack.com/@artofdarkpod. x.com/artofdarkpod x.com/abbielucas x.com/kautzmania […]

Mar 2, 2025 • 57min
The Dark Room: Matt Warren Talks Rod Serling
Filmmaker Matt Warren of DELICATE ARCH talks Rod Serling, movies, TV and more. Get the After Dark episode and more at patreon.com/artofdarkpod or substack.com/@artofdarkpod. delicatearchfilm.com/ x.com/artofdarkpod x.com/abbielucas x.com/kautzmania […]

Feb 23, 2025 • 58min
The Dark Room: Joseph Conrad with R. R. Reno
Editor of First Things Magazine R. R. Reno joins the show to talk about the life and work of Joseph Conrad. Get the After Dark episode and more at patreon.com/artofdarkpod or substack.com/@artofdarkpod. firstthings.com x.com/artofdarkpod x.com/abbielucas x.com/kautzmania […]

Feb 16, 2025 • 59min
The Dark Room: The Bard in Fresno with Chanticleer Shakespeare Company
Blake Ellis and Brandon Weis of the Chanticleer Shakespeare Company join us to talk Willy Shakes, his work and poetry and violence in the same. Get the After Dark episode and more at patreon.com/artofdarkpod or substack.com/@artofdarkpod. chanticleershakes.com x.com/artofdarkpod x.com/abbielucas x.com/kautzmania […]

Feb 9, 2025 • 57min
The Dark Room: Charles Dashings Talks Beckett
Charles Dashings of the Moral Minority podcast joins the show to talk all things Samuel Beckett. Get the After Dark episode and more at patreon.com/artofdarkpod or substack.com/@artofdarkpod. x.com/SatireRedacted x.com/artofdarkpod x.com/abbielucas x.com/kautzmania […]

Feb 8, 2025 • 4h 27min
Coco Chanel’s Secret Garden
Abbie guides us through the life and work of the French fashion designer, businesswoman, and horizontal collaborator Coco Chanel. Get the After Dark episode and more at patreon.com/artofdarkpod or substack.com/@artofdarkpod. Thank you for supporting the pod. twitter.com/artofdarkpod twitter.com/abbielucas twitter.com/kautzmania […]

Feb 8, 2025 • 4h 28min
Special: Method & Madness – My Struggle
Dive into a captivating exploration of Karl Ove Knausgaard's 'My Struggle,' where discussions on vulnerability reveal the intricacies of intimacy and isolation. The conversation meanders through male bonding, the cultural resonance of memoirs, and the weight of personal narratives. Reflecting on youth's transgressions and family dynamics, the hosts analyze how literature captures the struggle for identity. They also tackle existential themes as they connect Knausgaard's atheism with deeper philosophical questions, leaving listeners pondering the balance between personal truth and artistic expression.

Feb 2, 2025 • 57min
The Dark Room: Denis Johnson with Mark Powell
Novelist Mark Powell joins the show to talk about the life and work of Denis Johnson and his impact. Get the After Dark episode and more at patreon.com/artofdarkpod or substack.com/@artofdarkpod. https://english.appstate.edu/faculty-staff/directory/mark-powell x.com/artofdarkpod x.com/abbielucas x.com/kautzmania […]