Art of Darkness
Kevin Kautzman & Matt Taylor
Hosted by very online writers Kevin Kautzman and Matt Taylor, 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 special After Dark, Book Club, Post-Mortem, and Watch Party episodes for our beloved Patreon and Substack subscribers. Find us at artofdarkpod.com.
Episodes
Mentioned books
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 […] Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Mar 7, 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 […] Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Mar 3, 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 […] Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Feb 24, 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 […] Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Feb 17, 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 […] Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Feb 11, 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 10, 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 […] Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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 […] Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Feb 3, 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 […] Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Jan 27, 2025 • 55min
The Dark Room: Yet More Sodom (with Matthew Kelly)
Friend of the pod, Matthew Kelly joins the show to talk de Sade. As we know, you can’t have too many days of Sodom (apparently). Get the After Dark episode and more at patreon.com/artofdarkpod or substack.com/@artofdarkpod. darkponyproductions.com x.com/artofdarkpod x.com/abbielucas x.com/kautzmania […] Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
