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 12, 2025 • 1h 4min
The Dark Room: Rare Bowie w/ Glen Rockney
Friend of the pod, Rare Candy host Glen Rockney returns to talk David Bowie. Get the After Dark episode and more at patreon.com/artofdarkpod or substack.com/@artofdarkpod. x.com/Rarecandypod1 x.com/artofdarkpod x.com/abbielucas x.com/kautzmania […]
Jan 11, 2025 • 4h 2min
Marshall McLuhan: Medium Rare
We launch a new season of Art of Darkness with co-host Abbie Lucas, covering the life and work of the father of media studies: Marshall McLuhan. Get the After Dark episode and more at patreon.com/artofdarkpod or substack.com/@artofdarkpod. twitter.com/artofdarkpod twitter.com/abbielucas twitter.com/kautzmania […]
Nov 19, 2024 • 45min
A Very Special Season V Preview
Brad gives a farewell message and rides into the sunset – bulk of the series, Dude! We announce a new (familiar) co-host and what we have planned for Season V, 2025. Get access to the book club, After Dark episodes, and more at patreon.com/artofdarkpod or substack.com/@artofdarkpod. Please support the pod. Thank you. twitter.com/abbielucas twitter.com/artofdarkpod twitter.com/bradkelly [...]
Oct 20, 2024 • 4h 33min
Hitchcock: Blonde on Blonde
Filmmaker Abbie Lucas joins the fellas to cover the life and work of the cinematic genius of suspense, Alfred Hitchcock. Get the After Dark episode and more at patreon.com/artofdarkpod or substack.com/@artofdarkpod. twitter.com/abbielucas twitter.com/artofdarkpod twitter.com/bradkelly twitter.com/kautzmania […]
Oct 8, 2024 • 1h 9min
The Dark Room: Andrew Wittstadt Talks John Berryman
Poet, writer, and podcaster Andrew Wittstadt joins the pod to discuss the troubled life of the brilliant American poet John Berryman. Get the After Dark episode and more at patreon.com/artofdarkpod or substack.com/@artofdarkpod. x.com/AndrewWittstadt x.com/artofdarkpod x.com/bradkelly x.com/kautzmania […]
Oct 4, 2024 • 1h 2min
The Dark Room: Brian Patrick Eha Storms Castle Kafka
Essayist, fiction writer, and cultural critic Brian Patrick Eha joins the pod to talk Kafka, the Castle, and more. Get the After Dark episode and more at patreon.com/artofdarkpod or substack.com/@artofdarkpod. x.com/brianeha Kafka Essay x.com/artofdarkpod x.com/bradkelly x.com/kautzmania […]
Oct 3, 2024 • 52min
The Dark Room: Sarah Kane with Adam Lehrer
Author Adam Lehrer returns to the pod to talk Sarah Kane and more. Get the After Dark episode and more at patreon.com/artofdarkpod or substack.com/@artofdarkpod. twitter.com/safetypropagan1 twitter.com/artofdarkpod twitter.com/bradkelly twitter.com/kautzmania […]
Sep 24, 2024 • 3h 22min
Ursula K. Le Guin: True Journey Is Return
Brad and Kevin cover the life and work of the uniquely innovative American master of fantasy and science fiction: Ursula K. Le Guin. Get the After Dark episode and more at patreon.com/artofdarkpod or substack.com/@artofdarkpod. twitter.com/artofdarkpod twitter.com/bradkelly twitter.com/kautzmania […]
Sep 17, 2024 • 3h 11min
Fela Kuti: Fearless
Brad and Kevin cover the life and work of the iconic, anarchic Nigerian bandleader Fela Kuti. Get the After Dark episode and more at patreon.com/artofdarkpod or substack.com/@artofdarkpod. twitter.com/artofdarkpod twitter.com/bradkelly twitter.com/kautzmania […]
Sep 2, 2024 • 5h 30min
David Bowie: Infinitely Symbolic
The fellas walk through the life of the Starman himself, rock and roll genius (and Goblin King) David Bowie. Get the After Dark episode and more at patreon.com/artofdarkpod or substack.com/@artofdarkpod. twitter.com/artofdarkpod twitter.com/bradkelly twitter.com/kautzmania […]
