Art of Darkness

Actor, singer-songwriter and New Yorker Michael Bakkensen joins the show to talk about the famous, and infamous, Chelsea Hotel and some of its many famous guests and residents. And listen to the After Dark episode for Patreon subscribers at: patreon.com/artofdarkpod twitter.com/MichaelBakkense twitter.com/artofdarkpod twitter.com/bradkelly twitter.com/kautzmania https://youtu.be/XolhLO8KrMM

Prolific and renowned biographer Carl Rollyson joins us in the Dark Room to talk about William Faulkner, the great author's time in Hollywood and more. And listen to the After Dark episode for Patreon subscribers at: patreon.com/artofdarkpod carlrollyson.com twitter.com/crollyson nysun.com/author/carl-rollyson twitter.com/artofdarkpod twitter.com/bradkelly twitter.com/kautzmania

Author Ben Thomas joins Brad and Kevin to talk about the singular, complicated, prolific and influential American architect of the weird, H. P. Lovecraft. 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/CaxIpIzWmz8

Brad and Kevin nuke the first year of the podcast and get themselves psyched for year two in this very special, low effort retrospective. Also, the fellas explain how they'll finally kill if the show if it ever comes time. But not for awhile... And listen to the After Dark episode for Patreon subscribers at: [...]

The fellas are joined by podcaster Aldous Asterion and novelist Aaron Gwyn to revisit James Joyce, in this very special Dark Room episode. And get an extra After Dark episode via Patreon at patreon.com/artofdarkpod. twitter.com/artofdarkpod twitter.com/AmericanGwyn twitter.com/AldousAsterion twitter.com/bradkelly twitter.com/kautzmania

Brad leads us through the life and work of Metal Face himself, the madvillainous hip hop icon MF DOOM. And listen to Brad actually rap in the very special After Dark episode at: patreon.com/artofdarkpod twitter.com/artofdarkpod twitter.com/bradkelly twitter.com/kautzmania https://youtu.be/Vt03xYWMBJE

Adam Lehrer of Safety Propaganda and System of Systems joins AoD to talk about Burroughs, Kavan, heroin and the transgressive outer spheres of civilization. Get extra "After Dark" episodes and more at: patreon.com/artofdarkpod https://twitter.com/safetypropagan1 twitter.com/artofdarkpod twitter.com/bradkelly twitter.com/kautzmania

Join a lively discussion about Franz Kafka, where humor meets the profound. Explore the absurdity of modernity through Kafka's lens, including a dive into 'In the Penal Colony.' Discover how technology shapes identity and perception in today's world. The impact of Kafka on J.G. Ballard adds an intriguing twist, connecting themes of normality and hidden absurdities. Reflect on the complexities of modernist narratives and the transformative nature of the writing process, all while teasing upcoming exclusive content for devoted fans.

The fellas are joined by Brad's better half Jolie to talk about the pioneering entertainment super-couple: Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz. Get extra "After Dark" episodes and more at: patreon.com/artofdarkpod twitter.com/artofdarkpod twitter.com/bradkelly twitter.com/kautzmania https://youtu.be/v7RXOFDVFn0

Comedian Blake Hammond joins the show to talk about Randy Pan the Goat Boy himself, legendary Texas stand up Bill Hicks. Get extra "After Dark" episodes and more at: patreon.com/artofdarkpod twitter.com/bigradmachine twitter.com/artofdarkpod twitter.com/bradkelly twitter.com/kautzmania https://youtu.be/zJX9hqkxdNo