Art of Darkness
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.
Latest episodes
Oct 3, 2022 • 2h 42min
Terence McKenna’s Heroic Dose w/ Pineal Colada
The boys and Pineal Colada talk about the great American prophet of the psilocybin mushroom, ethnobotanist and DMT pioneer Terence McKenna. And listen to the After Dark episode for Patreon subscribers at: patreon.com/artofdarkpod twitter.com/pinealcolada twitter.com/artofdarkpod twitter.com/bradkelly twitter.com/kautzmania https://youtu.be/v_jRhldJlMc
Aug 21, 2022 • 1h 2min
The Dark Room: Bernard T. Joy Talks Faulkner
Bernard T. Joy joins the fellas to talk Faulkner, the Black Atlantic, Cubism, Modernism, the great Canadian band Rush and more. And listen to the After Dark episode for Patreon subscribers at: patreon.com/artofdarkpod twitter.com/bernardtjoy twitter.com/artofdarkpod twitter.com/bradkelly twitter.com/kautzmania https://youtu.be/5V5P-eLBBMQ
Aug 18, 2022 • 3h 1min
Ernst Jünger’s Stereoscopic Vision
Brad and Kevin discuss the German war hero, novelist of Storm of Steel and early LSD-enjoyer Ernst Jünger. And listen to the After Dark episode for Patreon subscribers at: patreon.com/artofdarkpod twitter.com/artofdarkpod twitter.com/bradkelly twitter.com/kautzmania https://youtu.be/GtENUaSDaRE
Aug 7, 2022 • 60min
The Dark Room: Ben Thomas Talks Frank Herbert & Dune
Novelist Ben Thomas joins the show to talk about Frank Herbert, Dune, the Glass Bead Game, Star Wars as part of the Dune universe, Brad's proposal for a "Butlerian Jihad" and more. And listen to the After Dark episode for Patreon subscribers at: patreon.com/artofdarkpod twitter.com/writingben twitter.com/artofdarkpod twitter.com/bradkelly twitter.com/kautzmania https://youtu.be/d4_KwEvgFco
Aug 1, 2022 • 52min
The Dark Room: The Evil Thespians Talk Artaud
Maddie and Josh from the Evil Thespian podcast join the show to talk Artaud, the state of American theatre and more. And listen to the After Dark episode for Patreon subscribers at: patreon.com/artofdarkpod twitter.com/tragic_fruit twitter.com/evlthspn twitter.com/artofdarkpod twitter.com/bradkelly twitter.com/kautzmania https://youtu.be/7sdWLUUhPtQ
Jul 30, 2022 • 1h 7min
The Dark Room: Rap Game Edward Bernays Talks PKD (Philip K. Dick)
Rap Game Edward Bernays joined the fellas to talk PKD, Valis and more. And listen to the After Dark episode for Patreon subscribers at: patreon.com/artofdarkpod twitter.com/Edward__Bernays twitter.com/artofdarkpod twitter.com/bradkelly twitter.com/kautzmania https://youtu.be/nTSG3ORE53g
Jul 18, 2022 • 3h 26min
Philip K. Dick’s Black Iron Prison w/ Aldous Asterion
Aldous Asterion joins the fellas to talk about the giant of science fiction and American paranoia, Philip K. Dick. And listen to the After Dark episode for Patreon subscribers at: patreon.com/artofdarkpod twitter.com/aldousasterion twitter.com/artofdarkpod twitter.com/bradkelly twitter.com/kautzmania https://youtu.be/Eyx2d2frnUw
Jul 16, 2022 • 3h 22min
Artaud’s Body Without Organs w/ Adam Lehrer
Adam Lehrer joins the fellas to talk about the troubled, mad genius of the theatre of cruelty: Antonin Artaud. And listen to the After Dark episode for Patreon subscribers at: patreon.com/artofdarkpod twitter.com/SafetyPropagan1 twitter.com/artofdarkpod twitter.com/bradkelly twitter.com/kautzmania https://youtu.be/-QAE0qODjnA
Jul 11, 2022 • 2h 13min
The Dark Room: Jaws Watch Party with Jacob Everett
Jacob Everett of Apocalypse Confidential joins the fellas to watch the greatest film ever shot on the water: JAWS. And listen to the After Dark episode for Patreon subscribers at: patreon.com/artofdarkpod twitter.com/blauer_geist twitter.com/artofdarkpod twitter.com/bradkelly twitter.com/kautzmania https://youtu.be/y-TnexC9AQY
Jun 30, 2022 • 58min
The Dark Room: Godward Talks Kafka
Dive into the complexities of Kafka's literature with a special guest who sheds light on alienation and identity. Explore how Kafka's Jewishness and modernity intertwine, reflecting the societal changes of his time. The humor and horror in 'The Metamorphosis' reveal deep existential themes. The discussion also delves into generational divides and the impact of technology on language. With insights into the sacred bond between artists and their work, this conversation illuminates the artistic struggles amid historical upheaval.
