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
Mar 31, 2023 • 4h 24min
Marilyn Monroe’s Dark Star
The fellas profile the triumphant and tragic life of the incomparably iconic, brilliant and troubled Marilyn Monroe. 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/IyNYbDe_YWY
Mar 25, 2023 • 1h 3min
The Dark Room: Owen Briggs Reads Disney’s Chart
Astrologer Owen Briggs joins the pod to talk about the life (and astrological chart) of the singular master of the American Dream: Walt Disney. And listen to the After Dark episode for Patreon subscribers at: patreon.com/artofdarkpod @BullOfHeaven_ twitter.com/artofdarkpod twitter.com/bradkelly twitter.com/kautzmania
Mar 5, 2023 • 4h 39min
David Foster Wallace Plays the Whole Court
The fellas cover the life and work of the great American novelist of INFINITE JEST and THE PALE KING: David Foster Wallace. 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/JAIOG6h4VMc
Feb 27, 2023 • 1h 5min
The Dark Room: Tess Lewis & Jessi Jezewska Stevens on Jünger
Translator Tess Lewis and author Jessi Jezewska Stevens join the pod to talk about the new translation of Ernst Jünger's "On the Marble Cliffs." And listen to the After Dark episode for Patreon subscribers at: patreon.com/artofdarkpod tesslewis.org jjezewskastevens.com twitter.com/artofdarkpod twitter.com/bradkelly twitter.com/kautzmania https://youtu.be/Dr1OD7gQ2l0
Feb 26, 2023 • 5h 25min
Ernest Hemingway: Out Too Far w/ Aaron Gwyn
Novelist Aaron Gwyn joins the podcast to help the fellas cover the epic, troubled, and consistently surprising life of one of the all-time great American writers: Ernest Hemingway. And listen to the After Dark episode for Patreon subscribers at: patreon.com/artofdarkpod twitter.com/americangwyn twitter.com/artofdarkpod twitter.com/bradkelly twitter.com/kautzmania https://youtu.be/QyccGZEVEgQ
Feb 25, 2023 • 1h 1min
The Dark Room: Burroughs Beyond the Word w/ Matt Pegas
Author and co-host of the New Write podcast Matt Pegas joins the fellas to talk Burroughs, time war, meme magic and more. And listen to the After Dark episode for Patreon subscribers at: patreon.com/artofdarkpod twitter.com/Mpegz696 twitter.com/artofdarkpod twitter.com/bradkelly twitter.com/kautzmania https://youtu.be/qMgIOrZ1-44
Feb 12, 2023 • 3h 36min
Maya Deren’s Anagram of Ideas
The fellas profile the life of the innovative avant-garde filmmaker, theorist and Vodou practitioner Maya Deren. 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/kSWZdYiVv5U
15 snips
Feb 7, 2023 • 1h 5min
The Dark Room: Kafka’s Diaries w/ Ross Benjamin
Translator Ross Benjamin discusses Kafka's diaries, exploring the aesthetics, messy creative process, and theatrical influence on his work. The chapter celebrates the diaries' centennial, delves into film adaptations, and the beauty of the German language. Benjamin shares insights on completing the translation project and facing publishing challenges.
Jan 25, 2023 • 4h 4min
Victor Gruen’s Unexpected Effect
The fellas talk the about Austrian-American architect Victor Gruen, the man who invented the mall and would live to regret it. 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/cCPbNecWAkQ
Jan 25, 2023 • 1h 5min
The Dark Room: Artaud’s Radiating Images w/ Monte D. Monteleagre
Playwright and director Monte D. Monteleagre joins the fellas to talk about his new podcast inc., Artaud and the surrealists, and what may be the first Surrealist film: the Seashell and the Clergyman. And listen to the After Dark episode for Patreon subscribers at: patreon.com/artofdarkpod montedmonteleagre.com incthepodcast.buzzsprout.com twitter.com/artofdarkpod twitter.com/bradkelly twitter.com/kautzmania https://youtu.be/SYyGl3u-4D4
