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Method and Madness

Method and Madness
Lolita
Cormac Mccarthy
Neuromancer
Vietnam War
Thomas Pynchon
Artificial Intelligence
Gene Wolfe
Knausgaard’s My Struggle
Survival
The Magus
Tarot
Moby-Dick
Father Relationships
Mental Health
Jack London
American Tabloid
The Crossing
Grief
The Stronghold
JFK Assassination

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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A tarot reading on finding home again, growing versus building, and what it means to play the victim. Contact me via your favorite social media or bradwkellyATgmail with TAROT in the subject to set up a personal reading for a reasonable fee.

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The great J David Osborne joined me to go deep on the cult classic HOUSE OF LEAVES. We get into what works, what doesn’t, what might have back in 2000, what the house might mean, and why we might never see another book like it in the age of the inter... more

Well before she became a household name, Willa Cather contributed this piece to McClure’s Magazine, a photo negative of a bildungsroman, and a tragedy about the draw of glitz and glamour.

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Recent Guests

J. David Osborne
Prolific writer of Neopulp, Berserker Club and God's Fair No Better; founder of the Broken River Collective; co-host of the Agitator podcast
Neopulp/Broken River Collective
Episode: Ep. 19.1 - HOUSE OF LEAVES by Mark Z. Danielewski w/J David Osborne
Kevin Kautzman
Maestro behind the Art of Darkness podcast; playwright
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Episode: Ep. 18.1 - TREE OF SMOKE by Denis Johnson w/Kevin Kautzman
Kenan Meral
Author of A Rash Impulse; debut novel Stigma Of The Living Flesh
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Episode: MELEE - Kenan Meral on STIGMA OF THE LIVING FLESH
Matt Fresta
Co-host of Getting Lit, author
Getting Lit Podcast
Episode: Melee - Getting Lit
Matt Sini
Co-host of Getting Lit, writer and critic
Getting Lit Podcast
Episode: Melee - Getting Lit
Paul Heron
Culture writer with pieces in Café Américain, The Critic, Unheard, and a Substack
Café Américain; The Critic; Some Private Diagonal (Substack)
Episode: Melee - Paul Heron on The End of History
David Simmons
Author of Ghosts of Baltimore duology and Eradicator
Independent author / publisher involvement mentioned
Episode: Melee - David Simmons on ERADICATOR
Tom Will
Poet, author of Rhymes and Pale Townie
Farthest Heaven
Episode: Melee - Tom Will on RHYMES
Grant Wamack
Prolific author and writer
Episode: Melee - Grant Wamack on THE SCARECROWS WILL WATCH OVER US

Host

Brad Kelly
Host of Method and Madness, writer; frequent discussion facilitator and craft-focused interviewer.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 88 ratings
  • Thoughtful and Fun

    This show is both for people wanting to learn more for the first time about each subject or with deep interest in novels. Some of the philosophical musings about American religions, Melville, and Lovecraft specifically are so compelling. Excited to see where this podcast goes.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jimboinlove
    United States2 years ago
  • And so it begins…

    Fantastic first episode. Godspeed gentleman.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Tear79
    United Kingdom2 years ago

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Thoughtful balance of depth and accessibility makes it appealing to serious readers.
Open, craft-forward discussions that reward careful listening.
Guest selections are varied and insightful, though some deeper rabbit-holes are paywalled for extra context.

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MELEE - Kenan Meral on STIGMA OF THE LIVING FLESH
Q: What was the first germ of this book, image or concept that kicked off the writing process?
Kenan explains he writes with strong visual images that seed the whole story, often starting from a single compelling image and expanding around it, while later growing more conscious of audience and craft.
Melee - Ken Layne on DESERT ORACLE RADIO
Q: What are some books that have influenced you?
Layne recommends several influential books, including Desert Solitaire by Edward Abbey and The Fairy Faith in Celtic Countries by Walter Evans Wentz.
Melee - Ken Layne on DESERT ORACLE RADIO
Q: Why is America weirder than other places?
Layne articulates that America has a unique history and cultural narratives, making it a distinct source of folklore.
Melee - Ken Layne on DESERT ORACLE RADIO
Q: How did Desert Oracle begin?
Ken started it as a periodical and later turned it into a radio show, driven by a love for the desert and a desire to share its stories.
Melee - Ken Layne on DESERT ORACLE RADIO
Q: How did you find the desert?
Ken Layne explains that he fell in love with the desert during his teenage years when he first visited Death Valley.

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What is Method and Madness about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A thoughtful, literature-focused show that blends in-depth author conversations with wide-ranging explorations of books, writing craft, and cultural ideas. Episodes frequently center on a single book or author, pairing a lively host-led discussion with a guest who offers expertise, context, and insider perspectives on narrative technique, themes, and historical influences. Melee episodes broaden the mix to include conversations with other writers and culture figures about publishing, aesthetics, and the writing life, often delving into underexplored rabbit holes and cross-disciplinary ideas. The format tends to prize rigorous reading, thoughtful debate, and fresh takes on postmodern and classical influences alike, with occasional paywall de... more

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2. Kevin Kautzman
3. Kenan Meral
4. Matt Fresta
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6. Paul Heron
7. David Simmons
8. Tom Will

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