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
Aug 18, 2022 • 3h 1min
Ernst Jünger’s Stereoscopic Vision
Brad and Kevin discuss the German war hero, novelist of Storm of Steel and early LSD-enjoyer Ernst Jünger. 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/GtENUaSDaRE Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Aug 7, 2022 • 60min
The Dark Room: Ben Thomas Talks Frank Herbert & Dune
Novelist Ben Thomas joins the show to talk about Frank Herbert, Dune, the Glass Bead Game, Star Wars as part of the Dune universe, Brad's proposal for a "Butlerian Jihad" and more. And listen to the After Dark episode for Patreon subscribers at: patreon.com/artofdarkpod twitter.com/writingben twitter.com/artofdarkpod twitter.com/bradkelly twitter.com/kautzmania https://youtu.be/d4_KwEvgFco Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Jul 31, 2022 • 52min
The Dark Room: The Evil Thespians Talk Artaud
Maddie and Josh from the Evil Thespian podcast join the show to talk Artaud, the state of American theatre and more. And listen to the After Dark episode for Patreon subscribers at: patreon.com/artofdarkpod twitter.com/tragic_fruit twitter.com/evlthspn twitter.com/artofdarkpod twitter.com/bradkelly twitter.com/kautzmania https://youtu.be/7sdWLUUhPtQ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Jul 31, 2022 • 1h 7min
The Dark Room: Rap Game Edward Bernays Talks PKD (Philip K. Dick)
Rap Game Edward Bernays joined the fellas to talk PKD, Valis and more. And listen to the After Dark episode for Patreon subscribers at: patreon.com/artofdarkpod twitter.com/Edward__Bernays twitter.com/artofdarkpod twitter.com/bradkelly twitter.com/kautzmania https://youtu.be/nTSG3ORE53g Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Jul 18, 2022 • 3h 26min
Philip K. Dick’s Black Iron Prison with Aldous Asterion
Aldous Asterion joins the fellas to talk about the giant of science fiction and American paranoia, Philip K. Dick. And listen to the After Dark episode for Patreon subscribers at: patreon.com/artofdarkpod twitter.com/aldousasterion twitter.com/artofdarkpod twitter.com/bradkelly twitter.com/kautzmania https://youtu.be/Eyx2d2frnUw Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Jul 15, 2022 • 3h 22min
Artaud’s Body Without Organs with Adam Lehrer
Adam Lehrer joins the fellas to talk about the troubled, mad genius of the theatre of cruelty: Antonin Artaud. 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/-QAE0qODjnA Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Jul 10, 2022 • 2h 13min
The Dark Room: Jaws Watch Party with Jacob Everett
Jacob Everett of Apocalypse Confidential joins the fellas to watch the greatest film ever shot on the water: JAWS. And listen to the After Dark episode for Patreon subscribers at: patreon.com/artofdarkpod twitter.com/blauer_geist twitter.com/artofdarkpod twitter.com/bradkelly twitter.com/kautzmania https://youtu.be/y-TnexC9AQY Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Jun 30, 2022 • 58min
The Dark Room: Godward Talks Kafka
Dive into the complexities of Kafka's literature with a special guest who sheds light on alienation and identity. Explore how Kafka's Jewishness and modernity intertwine, reflecting the societal changes of his time. The humor and horror in 'The Metamorphosis' reveal deep existential themes. The discussion also delves into generational divides and the impact of technology on language. With insights into the sacred bond between artists and their work, this conversation illuminates the artistic struggles amid historical upheaval.
Jun 27, 2022 • 2h 20min
Hieronymus Bosch’s Hell Panel
Brad and Kevin talk about the Dutch painter of the Garden of Earthly Delights and much more, the elusive Hieronymus Bosch. And listen to the After Dark episode for Patreon subscribers at: patreon.com/artofdarkpod The Garden of Earthly Delights twitter.com/artofdarkpod twitter.com/bradkelly twitter.com/kautzmania https://youtu.be/Q1_xulNbojU Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Jun 8, 2022 • 1h 30min
The Dark Room: Astral Bolaño
Astral of the Astral Flight Simulation podcast joins the show to talk about the great Chilean novelist of total exile: Roberto Bolaño. 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/rYDyV8nPf0g Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
