Method and Madness

Method and Madness
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A podcast hosted by writer Brad Kelly (formerly of Art of Darkness). Main book episodes feature 2 parts: a fun, in-depth conversation with one of my most insightful friends, and a sprawling exploration of the book's many rabbit-holes (usually behind the paywall). Melee episodes are general conversations with authors and others about books, writing, and culture.

  1. [PREVIEW] Ep. 9.2 - The MADNESS of AMERICAN TABLOID

    9H AGO

    [PREVIEW] Ep. 9.2 - The MADNESS of AMERICAN TABLOID

    Episode 9.2In this episode, I go in depth on Ellroy’s stylistic forebears, play a little Glass Bead Game between AMERICAN TABLOID and a (not so) very different book, give the quick and very dirty history of CONFIDENTIAL MAGAZINE, and go full-on true crime telling the ‘real’ story of Chuck Rogers.

  2. "The Most Dangerous Game" by Richard Connell [audio recording]

    AUG 19

    "The Most Dangerous Game" by Richard Connell [audio recording]

    An audio recording of Richard Connell “The Most Dangerous Game.” Long considered one of the most popular short stories of all time, Connell’s thriller has influenced countless stories and at least one serial killer.

  3. Ep. 9.1: James Ellroy's AMERICAN TABLOID with Jacob Everett

    AUG 12

    Ep. 9.1: James Ellroy's AMERICAN TABLOID with Jacob Everett

    Episode 9.1The brilliant and magnanimous Jacob Everett, the mastermind behind Apocalypse Confidential, joins me to discuss AMERICAN TABLOID by James Ellroy—a masterful classic of paranoia, carnage, and the real deal behind the forces of history. We talk the potency of Ellroy’s style, crime fiction as high art, the resonance of the JFK assassination, Ellroy contra Quentin Tarantino, and figure out which more recent unsolved mystery is prime to spawn its own subgenre in the coming years.Follow Jacob on Twitter.Apocalypse Confidential is one the best literary mags out there. You should be reading it closely. x/com/bradkellySUBSCRIBE FOR EARLY ACCESS AND BONUS CONTENT

  4. AUG 6

    Melee 10 - Cairo Smith talks SCENEBUX

    Cairo Smith is the founder and EIC of Futurist Letters, host of The Futurist Letters Show, filmmaker, and author of the forthcoming novel SCENEBUX, out September 6, 2025 from New Ritual Press. We talked about the New Wave, a certain LA literary party that made headlines, what happens when no one puts you in check, the Idaho Basque, some of the books that have been most influential on Cairo and his work, and much, much more.This will be on the free feed next week.Pre-order SCENEBUX at Cairo’s website. SUBSCRIBE FOR EARLY ACCESS AND PREMIUM CONTENT x/com/bradkelly

  5. [PREVIEW] Ep. 8.2: The MADNESS of the MAGUS

    JUL 31

    [PREVIEW] Ep. 8.2: The MADNESS of the MAGUS

    Following down just some of the many rabbit holes in John Fowles’ THE MAGUS. Hypnotism, Magic, Cruelty, and the so-called Real World. SUBSCRIBE for full access. x/com/bradkellySUBSCRIBE FOR EARLY ACCESS AND BONUS CONTENT

  6. “Love of Life” by Jack London [audio recording]

    JUL 24

    “Love of Life” by Jack London [audio recording]

    Menagerie #2An audio recording of Jack London’s “Love of Life” first published in McClure’s Magazine in 1905. All the classic Jack London themes are here: the Yukon, survival, the cold, and wolves.

  7. JUL 18

    Ep. 8.1: THE MAGUS with Alexandru Constantin

    Alexandru Constantin joins me to talk in depth on John Fowles’ classic 1965 novel THE MAGUS. A postmodern bildungsroman that’ll remind every former sensitive young man of himself in his cringier days—and a mind-bending trip through a beautiful labyrinth.https://substack.com/@deceneus Don’t miss Alex’s podcast, the Black Ibis Social Club: https://blackibissocialclub.substack.com/ x/com/bradkellySUBSCRIBE FOR EARLY ACCESS AND BONUS CONTENT

  8. JUL 14

    Melee 09 - Andrew Edwards talks KING OF DOGS

    The incredibly talented author Andrew Edwards joins me to talk about his upcoming novel CROWBAR, his absolute banger of a novel KING OF DOGS, the philosophy of survival, and much more. Support Andrew’s crowdfunding effort for CROWBAR:https://substack.com/@goldengoatguild/p-166445394 X: x.com/goldengoatguild Website: https://www.goldengoatguild.net/SUBSCRIBE FOR EARLY ACCESS AND PREMIUM CONTENT x/com/bradkelly

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A podcast hosted by writer Brad Kelly (formerly of Art of Darkness). Main book episodes feature 2 parts: a fun, in-depth conversation with one of my most insightful friends, and a sprawling exploration of the book's many rabbit-holes (usually behind the paywall). Melee episodes are general conversations with authors and others about books, writing, and culture.

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    Method and Madness
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