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
Jan 24, 2022 • 1h 5min
The Dark Room: Franz Kafka with Heghoulian
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.
Jan 24, 2022 • 58min
The Dark Room: Flatline Construct – Burroughs & Kavan w/ Adam Lehrer
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
Jan 9, 2022 • 2h 43min
The Broken Tiles of Lucille Ball & Desi Arnaz
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
Dec 20, 2021 • 2h 21min
The Harmonic Convergence of Bill Hicks
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
Dec 13, 2021 • 3h 16min
The Underbred James Joyce
Aldous Asterion of the Forest of Symbols podcast joins Brad and Kevin to talk about James Joyce, the great Irish novelist of modernity. Get extra "After Dark" episodes and more at: patreon.com/artofdarkpod twitter.com/aldousasterion twitter.com/artofdarkpod twitter.com/bradkelly twitter.com/kautzmania https://youtu.be/nB9axXpObPM
Nov 15, 2021 • 2h 37min
Frank Herbert and the White Witch of Dune
The boys talk about a little cult book called Dune. Get extra "After Dark" episodes and more at: patreon.com/artofdarkpod twitter.com/artofdarkpod twitter.com/bradkelly twitter.com/kautzmania https://youtu.be/CvRYY_knj8I
Oct 31, 2021 • 57min
The Dark Room: Pamela Colman Smith Redux with Elizabeth Foley O’Connor
Professor and biographer Elizabeth Foley O'Conner joins the podcast to talk about the life and work of Pamela Colman Smith, illustrator of the ubiquitous tarot deck. Get extra "After Dark" episodes and more at: patreon.com/artofdarkpod efoconnor.com twitter.com/lizfoleyoconnor twitter.com/artofdarkpod twitter.com/bradkelly twitter.com/kautzmania
Oct 30, 2021 • 2h 47min
Walt Disney’s City of Fantasy with Blauer Geist
Blauer_Geist joins Brad and Kevin to talk about the incomparable, imagineering wizard of the American century: Walt Disney. Get extra "After Dark" episodes and more at: patreon.com/artofdarkpod twitter.com/blauer_geist apocalypse-confidential.com twitter.com/artofdarkpod twitter.com/bradkelly twitter.com/kautzmania https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fJ7jZ_qEJgI
Oct 30, 2021 • 1h 54min
The Dark Room: “What We Got Wrong” 2021 Recap with Michael Bakkensen
Actor and songwriter Michael Bakkensen joins Brad and Kevin to recap AoD's year to date for 2021. Get extra "After Dark" episodes and more at: patreon.com/artofdarkpod michaelbakkensen.com twitter.com/artofdarkpod twitter.com/bradkelly twitter.com/kautzmania https://youtu.be/_xBjbkHxzVo
Oct 11, 2021 • 1h 54min
Zora Neale Hurston: the Collector
Brad walks Kevin through the life of novelist, folklorist and voodoo doctor Zora Neale Hurston, author of THEIR EYES WERE WATCHING GOD. Get extra "After Dark" episodes and more at: patreon.com/artofdarkpod twitter.com/artofdarkpod twitter.com/bradkelly twitter.com/kautzmania https://youtu.be/CfZCMRPtonc
