Art of Darkness

Kevin Kautzman & Abbie Lucas

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.

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Top 10 Art of Darkness Episodes

Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Art of Darkness episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Art of Darkness for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite Art of Darkness episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

The Dark Room: Brian Patrick Eha Storms Castle Kafka

Art of Darkness

10/04/24 • 62 min

Essayist, fiction writer, and cultural critic Brian Patrick Eha joins the pod to talk Kafka, the Castle, and more. Get the After Dark episode and more at patreon.com/artofdarkpod or substack.com/@artofdarkpod. x.com/brianeha Kafka Essay x.com/artofdarkpod x.com/bradkelly x.com/kautzmania [...]

The Dark Room: Marquis de Sade & the Shadow of Enlightenment w/ James Martell

Art of Darkness

08/13/24 • 59 min

Professor and author James Martell joins the pod to talk Marquis de Sade and the dark forces in our own Zeitgeist. Get the After Dark episode and more at patreon.com/artofdarkpod or substack.com/@artofdarkpod. twitter.com/James_Martell_ twitter.com/artofdarkpod twitter.com/bradkelly twitter.com/kautzmania [...]

The Dark Room: Anthony Metivier and the Zen of Bill Hicks

Art of Darkness

03/14/24 • 58 min

Author and publisher Anthony Metivier joins the podcast to talk about the great Bill Hicks. Get the After Dark episode and more at patreon.com/artofdarkpod or substack.com/@artofdarkpod. twitter.com/AnthonyMetivier twitter.com/artofdarkpod twitter.com/bradkelly twitter.com/kautzmania [...]

The Dark Room: Stephanie Lahey on the Many Manuscripts of Dante

Art of Darkness

04/14/24 • 62 min

Stephanie Lahey, a PhD in medieval manuscripts, joins us again to talk about the incredible challenge of transcribing THE DIVINE COMEDY. This conversation is a fascinating exploration of just what it takes to keep a very old book alive. Get the After Dark episode and more at patreon.com/artofdarkpod or substack.com/@artofdarkpod. twitter.com/SJLahey twitter.com/artofdarkpod twitter.com/bradkelly twitter.com/kautzmania [...]

The Dark Room: Scott Laudati Talks Castañeda

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02/11/24 • 56 min

Author Scott Laudati returns to the pod to talk about the life and mystic work of Carlos Castañeda. Get the After Dark episode and more at patreon.com/artofdarkpod twitter.com/artofdarkpod twitter.com/bradkelly twitter.com/kautzmania [...]

Flannery O’Connor: The Chickens and the Bees

Art of Darkness

03/19/24 • 160 min

Brad ushers us through the eccentric life of a great American author of the gothic south, Flannery O’Connor. Get the After Dark episode and more at patreon.com/artofdarkpod or substack.com/@artofdarkpod. twitter.com/artofdarkpod twitter.com/bradkelly twitter.com/kautzmania [...]

Reissue: Fitzgerald Part I & Winter Dreams Live in St. Paul, Minnesota

Art of Darkness

04/09/24 • 134 min

Ahead of Fitzgerald Part II, here's a reissue of Part I, recorded June 7th 2023. In our first live episode, Brad and Kevin cover the life of Minnesota's greatest drunk and "foot guy" F. Scott Fitzgerald through his short story WINTER DREAMS, which Bad Mouth Theatre Company then reads. On this recording of WINTER DREAMS, [...]

William Shakespeare: Rogues, Vagabonds & Sturdy Beggars (Shakespeare Part I)

Art of Darkness

06/23/24 • 259 min

In part one of our two-part Shakespeare double banger special, we give the court history of the Shakespeare from Stratford. Get the After Dark episode and more at patreon.com/artofdarkpod or substack.com/@artofdarkpod. twitter.com/artofdarkpod twitter.com/bradkelly twitter.com/kautzmania [...]

Edward de Vere: The Man from Oxford (Shakespeare Part II)

Art of Darkness

06/25/24 • 238 min

In part two of our Shakespeare special, we make the case for Edward de Vere, 17th Earl of Oxford, as the author of the works typically attributed to the Shakespeare from Stratford. Get the After Dark episode and more at patreon.com/artofdarkpod or substack.com/@artofdarkpod. twitter.com/artofdarkpod twitter.com/bradkelly twitter.com/kautzmania [...]

Robert E. Howard Crushes His Enemies

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02/13/24 • 202 min

Brad walks us through the life of pulp author Robert E. Howard, creator of Conan the Barbarian. Get the After Dark episode and more at patreon.com/artofdarkpod or substack.com/@artofdarkpod. twitter.com/artofdarkpod twitter.com/bradkelly twitter.com/kautzmania [...]

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How many episodes does Art of Darkness have?

Art of Darkness currently has 155 episodes available.

What topics does Art of Darkness cover?

The podcast is about History, Podcasts, Books and Arts.

What is the most popular episode on Art of Darkness?

The episode title 'The Dark Room: “What We Got Wrong” 2021 Recap with Michael Bakkensen' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Art of Darkness?

The average episode length on Art of Darkness is 134 minutes.

How often are episodes of Art of Darkness released?

Episodes of Art of Darkness are typically released every 7 days.

When was the first episode of Art of Darkness?

The first episode of Art of Darkness was released on Jan 2, 2021.

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Art of Darkness

Kevin Kautzman & Abbie Lucas

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