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Method and Madness

Method and Madness
Neuromancer
Knausgaard’s My Struggle
Moby-Dick
Father Relationships
Artificial Intelligence
Lolita
Alcoholism
Autobiographical Writing
Cyberpunk
American Literature
Herman Melville
Captain Ahab
Self-Discovery
Mental Health
Identity Crisis
No Country For Old Men
Vietnam War
Glengarry Glen Ross
Vladimir Nabokov
Grief

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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Melee 13The erudite investigator himself, Dexter De La Paz, joined me to talk about John Keel and his enduring book of living mysteries OUR HAUNTED PLANET. I take a little sidequest from the strictly literary and into the unknown: ultraterrestrial th... more

Melee 12

Andrew H., the mastermind behind the voluminous Pynchonian project The Exegesis of Thomas Pynchon, joined me to talk Pynchon, literature as history, the political art debate, Pynchon contra DeLillo, and more.

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In 1895, American author Robert W. Chambers released a collection of short stories entitled The King in Yellow. Four stories in this collection are connected by play called The King in Yellow and the eponymous malevolent entity. This story cycle woul... more

Melee 11

The brilliant moonandmouth joins me to talk about poetry, magic, holes, astral travel, and her magnificent new collection of poetry CATCALYSM MOVES ME I REGRET TO SAY out now from House of Vlad.

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Recent Guests

Stephanie Yue Duhem
Poet and author of "Cataclysm Moves Me I Regret To Say"
House of Vlad
Episode: Melee 11 - moonandmouth on CATACLYSM MOVES ME…
Jacob Everett
Editor-in-chief of Apocalypse Confidential and a knowledgeable figure in literary discussions.
Apocalypse Confidential
Episode: Ep. 9.1: James Ellroy’s AMERICAN TABLOID with Jacob Everett
Alexandru Constantin
Podcaster and Substack writer, passionate about literature and philosophy
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Episode: Ep. 8.1: THE MAGUS with Alexandru Constantin
Andrew Edwards
Author of King Of Dogs and Crowbar
War Horse Podcast
Episode: Melee 09 - Andrew Edwards talks KING OF DOGS
Andrew Wittstadt
Writer, poet, and host of the podcast Heavy Bored.
Heavy Bored
Episode: Melee 07 - Andrew Wittstadt talks HEAVY BORED
Jack BC
Author of the novel Tower and co-host of the podcast Bookclub from Hell
Episode: Melee 06: Jack BC’s TOWER
Dustin Cole
Contemporary writer and author of several poetry collections and novels.
Author of After Sunstone
Episode: Melee 04: DUSTIN COLE
Kat Rosenfield
Bestselling novelist, culture columnist, defender of men's rights
Episode: Ep. 5.1: LOLITA with Kat Rosenfield
Ewan Morrison
Author of award-winning titles like *Tales from the Mall* and *For Emma*
Leamington Books
Episode: Ep. 3.1: To Call Up A Demon - NEUROMANCER w/Ewan Morrison

Hosts

Brad Kelly
Host of the podcast, focusing on literature with a blend of personal reflections and cultural analysis.
Aaron Gwyn
Co-host of the podcast and a notable figure in literary discussions, contributing insights on various topics.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 63 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 States8 months ago
  • And so it begins…

    Fantastic first episode. Godspeed gentleman.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Tear79
    United Kingdom8 months ago

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The podcast is noted for appealing both to newcomers and those with deep literary interests, making it accessible yet profound.
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Melee 06: Jack BC’s TOWER
Q: What was the first aspect or conceit or part of the premise? Or what was it, if you remember?
Jack recalls an image from a dream where he ascended a gigantic tower, and he worked backwards from there to develop the story.
Ep. 5.2: The METHOD of LOLITA
Q: What do you know about unreliable narrators and how do you understand that term?
A narrator that we cannot trust either because they are intentionally deceiving the audience or because they lack a full understanding of the truth.
Ep. 3.1: To Call Up A Demon - NEUROMANCER w/Ewan Morrison
Q: How do you see Neuromancer as prescient?
Neuromancer was extraordinarily prescient because it inspired many ideas that later became popular in other media, including The Matrix.
Ep. 3.1: To Call Up A Demon - NEUROMANCER w/Ewan Morrison
Q: Can you tell us a little bit about your new book, For Emma?
For Emma revolves around a father who experiences audio hallucinations of his deceased daughter, leading him to seek revenge for her death linked to an AI experiment.
Ep. 3.2: The Neon Dead, the Holograms Inert - The METHOD of NEUROMANCER
Q: What do you think of the style and what it's like to read this book?
The prose has a slight lyricism and real precision, making it interesting both stylistically and in terms of the narrative.

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