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
Jul 10, 2023 • 1h 6min
The Dark Room: Garden of Podcast Delights w/ MJ Dorian
Host and creator of the Creative Codex podcast MJ Dorian joins the pod to help you get Bosched, as we look at the Garden of Earthly Delights. And listen to the After Dark episode for Patreon subscribers at: patreon.com/artofdarkpod The Garden of Earthly Delights High Quality Image Outer Panels twitter.com/MJDorian twitter.com/artofdarkpod twitter.com/bradkelly twitter.com/kautzmania https://youtu.be/xLO347Qj2o4
Jun 25, 2023 • 4h 13min
Emily Dickinson’s Immolation in White
The fellas talk about the life of the great American poet: the not-so-reclusive, always surprising Emily Dickinson. And listen to the After Dark episode for Patreon subscribers at: patreon.com/artofdarkpod twitter.com/artofdarkpod twitter.com/bradkelly twitter.com/kautzmania https://youtu.be/cwnauWEGyWo
Jun 18, 2023 • 4h 13min
Charles Bukowski’s Big Low Life w/ Jason Gallagher
Poet Jason Gallagher covers the life of Charles Bukowski, America's poet laureate of skid row. They discuss Bukowski's background, writing career, and reputation, as well as his troubled childhood and emotional turmoil. The hosts explore themes of rebellion, transgression, and the potential for dark actions in Bukowski's work. They also delve into his adventurous life on the road, encounters with intriguing individuals, and his association with the poetry scene. The chapter concludes with reflections on Bukowski's writing style, loyalty to independent presses, and his approach to life, death, and writing.
Jun 12, 2023 • 59min
The Dark Room: David Leo Rice Talks Faulkner & Lovecraft
Author David Leo Rice joins the pod to talk about Faulkner, Lovecraft and more. And listen to the After Dark episode for Patreon subscribers at: patreon.com/artofdarkpod twitter.com/raviddice twitter.com/artofdarkpod twitter.com/bradkelly twitter.com/kautzmania https://youtu.be/vEwxu9ulHC8
Jun 9, 2023 • 1h 2min
The Dark Room: Ewan Morrison Talks Tarkovsky
Award-winning novelist Ewan Morrison joins the pod to talk about the great Russian filmmaker Andrei Tarkovsky. And listen to the After Dark episode for Patreon subscribers at: patreon.com/artofdarkpod twitter.com/MrEwanMorrison twitter.com/artofdarkpod twitter.com/bradkelly twitter.com/kautzmania https://youtu.be/7Uv1zQTwOWg
Jun 7, 2023 • 2h 15min
Art of Darkness Live: Fitzgerald Part I & Winter Dreams in St. Paul, Minnesota
In our first live episode, Brad and Kevin cover the life of F. Scott Fitzgerald through his short story WINTER DREAMS, which Bad Mouth Theatre Company then reads. On this recording of WINTER DREAMS, we share the talents of Maggie D'Ambrose, Ian Hathway, Matthew Saxe and Mari Sitner. Amanda Forstrom joined the company at the [...]
May 21, 2023 • 1h 5min
The Dark Room: Lomez Talks Philip K. Dick and Noir
Passage Press impresario Lomez joins the podcast to talk about Philip K Dick, noir, cowboys, LA in fiction and more. And listen to the After Dark episode for Patreon subscribers at: patreon.com/artofdarkpod twitter.com/l0m3z twitter.com/artofdarkpod twitter.com/bradkelly twitter.com/kautzmania https://youtu.be/9Wjg7H7fLZE
May 8, 2023 • 3h 52min
Andrei Tarkovsky & the Sons of Poets
The fellas profile the life of the great Russian filmmaker Andrei Tarkovsky. And listen to the After Dark episode for Patreon subscribers at: patreon.com/artofdarkpod twitter.com/artofdarkpod twitter.com/bradkelly twitter.com/kautzmania https://youtu.be/8w4sCaw6Sso
Apr 30, 2023 • 5h 9min
Leni Riefenstahl Dances the Apocalypse
Brad and Kevin take on the wonderful, horrible life of dancer, actor, photographer and conflicted filmmaker of the Third Reich Leni Riefenstahl. And listen to the After Dark episode for Patreon subscribers at: patreon.com/artofdarkpod twitter.com/artofdarkpod twitter.com/bradkelly twitter.com/kautzmania https://youtu.be/2hOnyyQg01U
Apr 25, 2023 • 1h 1min
The Dark Room: Adam Lehrer Talks David Foster Wallace
Author and Safety Propaganda curator Adam Lehrer joins the pod to talk David Foster Wallace, postmodern suicide and more. And listen to the After Dark episode for Patreon subscribers at: patreon.com/artofdarkpod twitter.com/SafetyPropagan1 twitter.com/artofdarkpod twitter.com/bradkelly twitter.com/kautzmania https://youtu.be/KE5aJOpjmuY
