Best Kevin Kautzman Podcasts (2025)

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The Dark Room: Jack BC Talks Jünger’s On the Marble Cliffs 1:06:26

15d ago1:06:26

1:06:26

Friend of the pod Jack BC of the essential Book Club from Hell returns to the show to talk Jünger’s On the Marble Cliffs and more. Get the After Dark episode and more at patreon.com/artofdarkpod or substack.com/@artofdarkpod. x.com/bookclubhell666 x.com/artofdarkpod x.com/abbielucas x.com/kautzmania […]…

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Spike Milligan and the Goons 3:55:06

1M ago3:55:06

3:55:06

We talk about the life and work of the troubled, eclectic, absurdist British author and Goon Show comedian Spike Milligan. Get the After Dark episode and more at patreon.com/artofdarkpod or substack.com/@artofdarkpod. x.com/artofdarkpod x.com/abbielucas x.com/kautzmania […]By Kevin Kautzman & Abbie Lucas

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The Dark Room: Big Mac McCarthy Talks Hemingway 1:04:29

1M ago1:04:29

1:04:29

Musician Big Mac McCarthy joins the pod to talk Hemingway, music, and his Heavy Body project (and new album). Get the After Dark episode and more at patreon.com/artofdarkpod or substack.com/@artofdarkpod. x.com/bigmac_mccarthy x.com/artofdarkpod x.com/abbielucas x.com/kautzmania […]By Kevin Kautzman & Abbie Lucas

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The Dark Room: Rob Ayling Talks Hitchcock 56:20

1M ago56:20

56:20

Filmmaker Rob Ayling joins the pod to talk film, Hitchcock, his short PUNCHING BAG and more. Get the After Dark episode and more at patreon.com/artofdarkpod or substack.com/@artofdarkpod. x.com/RobAylingFilm x.com/artofdarkpod x.com/abbielucas x.com/kautzmania […]By Kevin Kautzman & Abbie Lucas

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The Dark Room: Brian Patrick Eha Rides the Sunset Limited 1:04:39

2M ago1:04:39

1:04:39

Essayist Brian Patrick Eha returns to the Dark Room to ride the Sunset Limited and talk all things Cormac McCarthy, Stella Maris, Blood Meridian, Martin Luther and more. Get the After Dark episode and more at patreon.com/artofdarkpod or substack.com/@artofdarkpod. x.com/brianeha x.com/artofdarkpod x.com/abbielucas x.com/kautzmania […]…

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The Dark Room: Matthew Saxe Talks Williams & Beckett 1:06:13

2M ago1:06:13

1:06:13

Actor and frequent collaborator Matthew Saxe joins the pod to talk Williams, Beckett, St. Louis and more. Get the After Dark episode and more at patreon.com/artofdarkpod or substack.com/@artofdarkpod. x.com/vpmattsaxe x.com/artofdarkpod x.com/abbielucas x.com/kautzmania […]By Kevin Kautzman & Abbie Lucas

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Hunter S. Thompson: Freak Power 4:34:20

2M ago4:34:20

4:34:20

We talk about the life and work of Gonzo genius Hunter S. Thompson. Enjoy. Get the After Dark episode and more at patreon.com/artofdarkpod or substack.com/@artofdarkpod. x.com/artofdarkpod x.com/abbielucas x.com/kautzmania […]By Kevin Kautzman & Abbie Lucas

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The Dark Room: Matt Warren Talks Rod Serling 56:41

3M ago56:41

56:41

Filmmaker Matt Warren of DELICATE ARCH talks Rod Serling, movies, TV and more. Get the After Dark episode and more at patreon.com/artofdarkpod or substack.com/@artofdarkpod. delicatearchfilm.com/ x.com/artofdarkpod x.com/abbielucas x.com/kautzmania […]By Kevin Kautzman & Abbie Lucas

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The Dark Room: Joseph Conrad w/ R. R. Reno 58:14

3M ago58:14

58:14

Editor of First Things Magazine R. R. Reno joins the show to talk about the life and work of Joseph Conrad. Get the After Dark episode and more at patreon.com/artofdarkpod or substack.com/@artofdarkpod. firstthings.com x.com/artofdarkpod x.com/abbielucas x.com/kautzmania […]By Kevin Kautzman & Abbie Lucas

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The Dark Room: The Bard in Fresno w/ Chanticleer Shakespeare Company 59:08

3M ago59:08

59:08

Blake Ellis and Brandon Weis of the Chanticleer Shakespeare Company join us to talk Willy Shakes, his work and poetry and violence in the same. Get the After Dark episode and more at patreon.com/artofdarkpod or substack.com/@artofdarkpod. chanticleershakes.com x.com/artofdarkpod x.com/abbielucas x.com/kautzmania […]…

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The Dark Room: Charles Dashings Talks Beckett 56:42

3M ago56:42

56:42

Charles Dashings of the Moral Minority podcast joins the show to talk all things Samuel Beckett. Get the After Dark episode and more at patreon.com/artofdarkpod or substack.com/@artofdarkpod. x.com/SatireRedacted x.com/artofdarkpod x.com/abbielucas x.com/kautzmania […]By Kevin Kautzman & Abbie Lucas

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Special: Method & Madness – My Struggle 4:27:44

3M ago4:27:44

4:27:44

A second guest post from our friends at Method & Madness. Support Brad and Aaron's new literary podcast, and thank you. "We discuss the mysterious mastery of Karl Ove Knausgaard’s 'My Struggle,' go on a crash tour of the history of the memoir/autobiography, and examine the other book from which Knausgaard borrowed his title. Finally, [...]…

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Coco Chanel’s Secret Garden 4:26:50

3M ago4:26:50

4:26:50

Abbie guides us through the life and work of the French fashion designer, businesswoman, and horizontal collaborator Coco Chanel. Get the After Dark episode and more at patreon.com/artofdarkpod or substack.com/@artofdarkpod. Thank you for supporting the pod. twitter.com/artofdarkpod twitter.com/abbielucas twitter.com/kautzmania […]…

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The Dark Room: Denis Johnson w/ Mark Powell 57:10

4M ago57:10

57:10

Novelist Mark Powell joins the show to talk about the life and work of Denis Johnson and his impact. Get the After Dark episode and more at patreon.com/artofdarkpod or substack.com/@artofdarkpod. https://english.appstate.edu/faculty-staff/directory/mark-powell x.com/artofdarkpod x.com/abbielucas x.com/kautzmania […]…

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The Dark Room: Yet More Sodom (with Matthew Kelly) 55:11

4M ago55:11

55:11

Friend of the pod, Matthew Kelly joins the show to talk de Sade. As we know, you can’t have too many days of Sodom (apparently). Get the After Dark episode and more at patreon.com/artofdarkpod or substack.com/@artofdarkpod. darkponyproductions.com x.com/artofdarkpod x.com/abbielucas x.com/kautzmania […]…

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Special: Method & Madness – Moby Dick 2:51:06

4M ago2:51:06

2:51:06

Here we share Brad's new podcast project, with Aaron Gwyn. Enjoy, and please support Brad and Aaron in all their work. "In our first episode of Method and Madness, we leave a white and turbid wake: the focus is MOBY-DICK. In our Method segment, we discuss Melville’s techniques and how you can deploy them in [...]…

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The Dark Room: Rare Bowie w/ Glen Rockney 1:03:56

4M ago1:03:56

1:03:56

Friend of the pod, Rare Candy host Glen Rockney returns to talk David Bowie. Get the After Dark episode and more at patreon.com/artofdarkpod or substack.com/@artofdarkpod. x.com/Rarecandypod1 x.com/artofdarkpod x.com/abbielucas x.com/kautzmania […]By Kevin Kautzman & Abbie Lucas

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Marshall McLuhan: Medium Rare 4:02:17

4M ago4:02:17

4:02:17

We launch a new season of Art of Darkness with co-host Abbie Lucas, covering the life and work of the father of media studies: Marshall McLuhan. Get the After Dark episode and more at patreon.com/artofdarkpod or substack.com/@artofdarkpod. twitter.com/artofdarkpod twitter.com/abbielucas twitter.com/kautzmania […]…

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A Very Special Season V Preview 45:07

6M ago45:07

45:07

Brad gives a farewell message and rides into the sunset – bulk of the series, Dude! We announce a new (familiar) co-host and what we have planned for Season V, 2025. Get access to the book club, After Dark episodes, and more at patreon.com/artofdarkpod or substack.com/@artofdarkpod. Please support the pod. Thank you. twitter.com/abbielucas twitter.…

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Hitchcock: Blonde on Blonde 4:32:40

7M ago4:32:40

4:32:40

Filmmaker Abbie Lucas joins the fellas to cover the life and work of the cinematic genius of suspense, Alfred Hitchcock. Get the After Dark episode and more at patreon.com/artofdarkpod or substack.com/@artofdarkpod. twitter.com/abbielucas twitter.com/artofdarkpod twitter.com/bradkelly twitter.com/kautzmania […]…

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The Dark Room: Andrew Wittstadt Talks John Berryman 1:08:32

7M ago1:08:32

1:08:32

Poet, writer, and podcaster Andrew Wittstadt joins the pod to discuss the troubled life of the brilliant American poet John Berryman. Get the After Dark episode and more at patreon.com/artofdarkpod or substack.com/@artofdarkpod. x.com/AndrewWittstadt x.com/artofdarkpod x.com/bradkelly x.com/kautzmania […]…

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The Dark Room: Brian Patrick Eha Storms Castle Kafka 1:02:12

8M ago1:02:12

1:02:12

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 […]By Kevin Kautzman & Abbie Lucas

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The Dark Room: Sarah Kane with Adam Lehrer 51:58

8M ago51:58

51:58

Author Adam Lehrer returns to the pod to talk Sarah Kane and more. Get the After Dark episode and more at patreon.com/artofdarkpod or substack.com/@artofdarkpod. twitter.com/safetypropagan1 twitter.com/artofdarkpod twitter.com/bradkelly twitter.com/kautzmania […]By Kevin Kautzman & Abbie Lucas

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Ursula K. Le Guin: True Journey Is Return 3:22:25

8M ago3:22:25

3:22:25

Brad and Kevin cover the life and work of the uniquely innovative American master of fantasy and science fiction: Ursula K. Le Guin. 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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Fela Kuti: Fearless 3:10:44

8M ago3:10:44

3:10:44

Brad and Kevin cover the life and work of the iconic, anarchic Nigerian bandleader Fela Kuti. Get the After Dark episode and more at patreon.com/artofdarkpod or substack.com/@artofdarkpod. twitter.com/artofdarkpod twitter.com/bradkelly twitter.com/kautzmania […]By Kevin Kautzman & Abbie Lucas

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David Bowie: Infinitely Symbolic 5:30:03

9M ago5:30:03

5:30:03

The fellas walk through the life of the Starman himself, rock and roll genius (and Goblin King) David Bowie. Get the After Dark episode and more at patreon.com/artofdarkpod or substack.com/@artofdarkpod. twitter.com/artofdarkpod twitter.com/bradkelly twitter.com/kautzmania […]By Kevin Kautzman & Abbie Lucas

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The Dark Room: Craving Sarah Kane w/ Mari Sitner 1:00:59

9M ago1:00:59

1:00:59

Playwright and actor Mari Sitner makes her AoD debut to talk playwriting, theatre in New York, and the influence and legacy of the great Sarah Kane. Get the After Dark episode and more at patreon.com/artofdarkpod or substack.com/@artofdarkpod. twitter.com/marihmmm twitter.com/artofdarkpod twitter.com/bradkelly twitter.com/kautzmania […]…

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The Dark Room: Marquis de Sade & the Shadow of Enlightenment w/ James Martell 59:28

9M ago59:28

59:28

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 […]…

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Cormac McCarthy: Rumors & Ghosts 4:30:09

10M ago4:30:09

4:30:09

Novelist and friend of the pod Aaron Gwyn joins us to cover the life and work of the singular genius of BLOOD MERIDIAN and NO COUNTRY FOR OLD MEN: Cormac McCarthy. Get the After Dark episode and more at patreon.com/artofdarkpod or substack.com/@artofdarkpod. twitter.com/americangwyn twitter.com/artofdarkpod twitter.com/bradkelly twitter.com/kautzma…

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The Dark Room: David Leo Rice Talks Mishima & Tarkovsky 1:05:30

10M ago1:05:30

1:05:30

Author David Leo Rice rejoins the pod to talk Mishima, Tarkovsky and his novel THE BERLIN WALL. Get the After Dark episode and more at patreon.com/artofdarkpod or substack.com/@artofdarkpod. twitter.com/raviddice twitter.com/artofdarkpod twitter.com/bradkelly twitter.com/kautzmania […]By Kevin Kautzman & Abbie Lucas

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The Dark Room: Jody J Sperling Talks DFW 57:18

10M ago57:18

57:18

Author and podcast host Jody J Sperling joins the pod to talk David Foster Wallace. Get the After Dark episode and more at patreon.com/artofdarkpod or substack.com/@artofdarkpod. twitter.com/jodyjsperling twitter.com/artofdarkpod twitter.com/bradkelly twitter.com/kautzmania […]By Kevin Kautzman & Abbie Lucas

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The Dark Room: Kubrick w/ JF Martel 1:01:59

11M ago1:01:59

1:01:59

Author and Weird Studies co-host JF Martel comes on the pod to talk Kubrick. Get the After Dark episode and more at patreon.com/artofdarkpod or substack.com/@artofdarkpod. x.com/jf_martel twitter.com/artofdarkpod twitter.com/bradkelly twitter.com/kautzmania […]By Kevin Kautzman & Abbie Lucas

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Edward de Vere: The Man from Oxford (Shakespeare Part II) 3:58:38

11M ago3:58:38

3:58:38

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 […]…

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William Shakespeare: Rogues, Vagabonds & Sturdy Beggars (Shakespeare Part I) 4:19:04

11M ago4:19:04

4:19:04

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 […]By Kevin Kautzman & Abbie Lucas

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The Dark Room: Pulp Tales with Dexter De La Paz 57:46

11M ago57:46

57:46

Podcaster and friend of the pod Dexter De Lay Paz comes back to the show to talk Howard, Lovecraft, and pulp fiction. Get the After Dark episode and more at patreon.com/artofdarkpod or substack.com/@artofdarkpod. twitter.com/TLEPaz twitter.com/artofdarkpod twitter.com/bradkelly twitter.com/kautzmania […]…

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Sylvia Plath at the Edge 4:26:23

12M ago4:26:23

4:26:23

We cover the troubled, short life of the brilliant American poet and novelist Sylvia Plath. Get the After Dark episode and more at patreon.com/artofdarkpod or substack.com/@artofdarkpod. twitter.com/artofdarkpod twitter.com/bradkelly twitter.com/kautzmania […]By Kevin Kautzman & Abbie Lucas

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The Dark Room: Matthew Pegas Talks David Foster Wallace 59:54

1y ago59:54

59:54

Author and podcaster Matthew Pegas joins the podcast to talk David Foster Wallace. Get the After Dark episode and more at patreon.com/artofdarkpod or substack.com/@artofdarkpod. twitter.com/artofdarkpod twitter.com/bradkelly twitter.com/kautzmania […]By Kevin Kautzman & Abbie Lucas

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The Dark Room: Aaron Burch on Denis Johnson’s “Largesse” 1:05:11

1y ago1:05:11

1:05:11

Master of his craft, the writer Aaron Burch comes on to talk about writing and Denis Johnson’s phenomenal short story “The Largesse of the Sea Maiden.” Get the After Dark episode and more at patreon.com/artofdarkpod or substack.com/@artofdarkpod. twitter.com/artofdarkpod Check out Aaron’s Books, including YEAR OF THE BUFFALO and HOW TO WRITE A NOVE…

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The Dark Room: Bernard T. Joy Talks Southern Lit 57:44

1y ago57:44

57:44

Bernard T. Joy returns to the pod to talk Faulkner, O’Connor, Williams, American Southern lit writ large and more. Get the After Dark episode and more at patreon.com/artofdarkpod or substack.com/@artofdarkpod. twitter.com/bernardtjoy twitter.com/artofdarkpod twitter.com/bradkelly twitter.com/kautzmania […]…

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F. Scott Fitzgerald Part II: As Great as It Gets 4:34:17

1y ago4:34:17

4:34:17

Following on our live episode covering the first part of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s tumultuous life, we complete the tragic story. Get the After Dark episode and more at patreon.com/artofdarkpod or substack.com/@artofdarkpod. twitter.com/artofdarkpod twitter.com/bradkelly twitter.com/kautzmania […]By Kevin Kautzman & Abbie Lucas

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[PREVIEW] Marquis de Sade’s Libertine Derangement 12:02

1y ago12:02

12:02

A preview of our Marquis de Sade core episode, for Patreon and Substack patrons. Get the episode and more at patreon.com/artofdarkpod or substack.com/@artofdarkpod. twitter.com/artofdarkpod twitter.com/bradkelly twitter.com/kautzmania […]By Kevin Kautzman & Abbie Lucas

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The Dark Room: Stephanie Lahey on the Many Manuscripts of Dante 1:02:51

1y ago1:02:51

1:02:51

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/SJLahe…

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Reissue: Fitzgerald Part I & Winter Dreams Live in St. Paul, Minnesota 2:14:40

1y ago2:14:40

2:14:40

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, [...]…

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The Dark Room: Kate Hext – Wilde in the Dream Factory 54:13

1y ago54:13

54:13

Professor Kate Hext joins the pod to talk about her new book – Wilde in the Dream Factory: Decadence and the American Movies. Get the After Dark episode and more at patreon.com/artofdarkpod or substack.com/@artofdarkpod. twitter.com/Kate_Hext twitter.com/artofdarkpod twitter.com/bradkelly twitter.com/kautzmania […]…

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Flannery O’Connor: The Chickens and the Bees 2:40:44

1y ago2:40:44

2:40:44

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 […]By Kevin Kautzman & Abbie Lucas

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The Dark Room: Anthony Metivier and the Zen of Bill Hicks 58:46

1y ago58:46

58:46

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 […]By Kevin Kautzman & Abbie Lucas

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The Dark Room: Poe w/ Forest of Symbols 1:02:34

1y ago1:02:34

1:02:34

Aldous of the Forest of Symbols podcast returns to the show talk Poe. Get the After Dark episode and more at patreon.com/artofdarkpod or substack.com/@artofdarkpod. twitter.com/artofdarkpod twitter.com/bradkelly twitter.com/kautzmania […]By Kevin Kautzman & Abbie Lucas

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Robert E. Howard Crushes His Enemies 3:22:46

1+ y ago3:22:46

3:22:46

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 […]By Kevin Kautzman & Abbie Lucas

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The Dark Room: Scott Laudati Talks Castañeda 56:27

1+ y ago56:27

56:27

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 […]By Kevin Kautzman & Abbie Lucas

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John Lennon: Genius of the Lower Crust 4:42:20

1+ y ago4:42:20

4:42:20

The fellas come together to imagine the life of John Lennon. Get the After Dark episode and more at patreon.com/artofdarkpod twitter.com/artofdarkpod twitter.com/bradkelly twitter.com/kautzmania […]By Kevin Kautzman & Abbie Lucas

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