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
Nov 16, 2023 • 1h 44min
James Hampton’s Throne
Brad and Kevin discuss the life and work of American folk sculptor James Hampton and his singular throne. And listen to the After Dark episode for Patreon subscribers at patreon.com/artofdarkpod twitter.com/artofdarkpod twitter.com/bradkelly twitter.com/kautzmania […]
Oct 26, 2023 • 5h 2min
Edgar Allan Poe’s Wayward Demons
The fellas traipse through the telltale life of the great American author of the macabre: Edgar Allan Poe. And listen to the After Dark episode for Patreon subscribers at patreon.com/artofdarkpod twitter.com/artofdarkpod twitter.com/bradkelly twitter.com/kautzmania […]
Oct 15, 2023 • 5h 19min
Samuel Beckett Goes On
After interminable waiting, the lads skip and trudge through the life and work of the Nobel Prize-winning Irish novelist and playwright of elevated doom, Samuel Beckett. And listen to the After Dark episode for Patreon subscribers at patreon.com/artofdarkpod twitter.com/artofdarkpod twitter.com/bradkelly twitter.com/kautzmania […]
Oct 5, 2023 • 58min
The Dark Room: Hemingway w/ Dylan O’Sullivan
Author Dylan O’Sullivan of the Essayful Substack joins the pod to talk about Hemingway and the craft of writing. And listen to the After Dark episode for Patreon subscribers at: patreon.com/artofdarkpod Dylan on Twitter twitter.com/artofdarkpod twitter.com/bradkelly twitter.com/kautzmania […]
Oct 3, 2023 • 4h 31min
Yukio Mishima’s Reaction
The hosts discuss the life and work of Yukio Mishima, a great Japanese author and playwright. They explore Mishima's provocative plays, his synthesis of Japanese and European literary influences, and his fascination with primitive weapons. They also delve into his involvement in World War II, his pursuit of aesthetics in his writing and personal life, and his controversial political leanings leading up to his tragic suicide.
Sep 22, 2023 • 1h 5min
The Dark Room: Emily’s Eyes w/ Godward
Casey of the Godward Podcast joins the show to talk Emily Dickinson, American religious history and more. And listen to the After Dark episode for Patreon subscribers at: patreon.com/artofdarkpod The Godward Podcast twitter.com/artofdarkpod twitter.com/bradkelly twitter.com/kautzmania […]
Sep 11, 2023 • 1h 3min
The Dark Room: At the Mountains of Madness w/ Matthew Kelly
Matthew Kelly of Dark Pony Radio and Shadow Horse Theatre joins the pod to talk Lovecraft, horror, spooky season and more. And listen to the After Dark episode for Patreon subscribers at: patreon.com/artofdarkpod shadowhorsetheatre.com twitter.com/artofdarkpod twitter.com/bradkelly twitter.com/kautzmania […]
Sep 8, 2023 • 5h 4min
Dante Alighieri’s Stars
Dive into the life and work of Dante Alighieri, his influence on literature and language, his encounters with Beatrice and courtly love, political involvement and exile, obstacles to seeking knowledge, and the structure of Paradise in his Divine Comedy. Learn about his tragedies, the Battle of Campaldino, and the uncertain history of his Comedy. Discover the importance of translation, biography, and historical context in understanding Dante's work.
Sep 7, 2023 • 3h 38min
Carlos Castañeda’s Path of the Heart
The fellas talk about the life and work of the wildly influential author and creator of the mythic Don Juan: Carlos Castañeda. And listen to the After Dark episode for Patreon subscribers at: patreon.com/artofdarkpod twitter.com/artofdarkpod twitter.com/bradkelly twitter.com/kautzmania […]
Aug 20, 2023 • 1h 7min
The Dark Room: Bolaño & Borges w/ Dustin Cole
Author Dustin Cole joins the podcast to talk about Bolaño, Borges, and his forthcoming novel Run the Bead. And listen to the After Dark episode for Patreon subscribers at: patreon.com/artofdarkpod twitter.com/DustinC74706412 twitter.com/artofdarkpod twitter.com/bradkelly twitter.com/kautzmania […]
