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The Atomic Voodoo Lounge | Speculative Noir Literary Podcast

Maxwell Vagus - Speculative Noir Storyteller
New Stanton
The Atomic Voodoo Lounge
Dark City
Manhunter
Film Noir
Wild Things
Detour (1945)
John Mcnaughton
High and Low
Heavy Sixer Productions
Zoe Falk
Noir
Speculative Noir
Body Double
Brian De Palma
Chinatown
Los Angeles
Blue To Black Notes
The Grave's Edge
Literature

New Stanton's surreal dive bar's official podcast. Fall into the Terahertz Gap listening to speculative-noir stories, poetry, original music, and interviews shared by the one and only Maxwell Vagus. It's like David Lynch entering a tiki bar and trading stories with everyone from William Burroughs to Joyce Carol Oates to Ray Bradbury. You just never know where you'll end up. www.atomicvoodoolounge.... more

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“Lucidity Pete!” is a piece of short fiction by Nick DeNardi and was featured on Season 2: Episodes 14 of The Atomic Voodoo Lounge Podcast.

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“Back Alley Noir: To Live and Die in LA” is the latest in a series of essays focusing on classic noir and neo-noir films written by Wade from The DVD Vault and read by Maxwell Vagus, featured on Season 2: Episode 14 of The Atomic Voodoo Lounge Podcas... more

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Maxwell Vagus explains the connection between The Atomic Voodoo Lounge Podcast and his novel, New Stanton.

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New Stanton by Maxwell Vagus Dive into New Stanton & join Harold Dean's wild ride through a surreal town. Can he find his way out? 🤔📚Amazon — a.co/d/0fRwl4evB&Nwww.barnesandnoble.com/w/new-stanton-maxwell-vagus/1150319145?ean=294... more

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Recent Guests

John McNaughton
Director featured in the episode discussing his film Wild Things
None mentioned
Episode: "Back Alley Noir: Wild Things" -- An Atomic Voodoo Lounge Podcast Short
Zoe Falk
Zoe Falk, author of Backrooms Panic
Zoe Falk / author
Episode: The Atomic Voodoo Lounge Podcast S2 E12
John Watson
Author of the flash fiction piece “The Diner”
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Episode: "The Diner" - Flash Fiction Horror by John Watson - An Atomic Voodoo Lounge Podcast Short
John Michael Alaia
Writer of thrillers and horror fiction
Author of Shroud of Idolatry
Episode: "Shroud of Idolatry" — Short Fiction by John Michael Alaia — An Atomic Voodoo Lounge Podcast Short
Thomas Laszlo
Laszlo, a proprietor in Atlantis and a foil to Maxwell's inquiries
Character in the story
Episode: “Rattled Bones Still Echo from Atlantis” — Fiction by Barry wood — An Atomic Voodoo Lounge Podcast Short
Jeffrey Tuffington
“Tuffy,” MIT-educated regular who theorizes about resets and global catastrophe
Recurring character in the story
Episode: “Rattled Bones Still Echo from Atlantis” — Fiction by Barry wood — An Atomic Voodoo Lounge Podcast Short
Amy Yanity
Poet reading her poem, Desolation Mountain
Wandering Soul Podcast / wanderingnyx.com
Episode: The Atomic Voodoo Podcast Season 2 Episode 1
Barry Wood
Poet/reader performing a piece that blends fiction and psychic reading
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Episode: The Atomic Voodoo Podcast Season 2 Episode 1
AM Blackmere
Writer presenting a short story Bring Forth the Silent Children
Author of AM Blackmere works
Episode: The Atomic Voodoo Podcast Season 2 Episode 1

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Maxwell Vagus
Host of The Atomic Voodoo Lounge; creator involved in the AVL universe and related productions.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 3 ratings
  • Sensational

    An absolute trip. Great music, amazing production value, and an iconic host whose voice pulls you straight into a dimly lit, smoky lounge of red velvet, low light, and dangerous charm. It’s atmospheric, stylish, and immersive from the first moment.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Diminamu
    South Korea4 months ago

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Atmospheric and immersive with a strong noir vibe.
High production values; mood-forward and poetic.
Great for fans of speculative-noir and indie sound design.
Distinctive cross-media mix of poetry, fiction, and film critique.

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#89
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#173
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The Atomic Voodoo Lounge Podcast S2 E12
Q: What did you think of the soundtrack and visuals?
The pair praised Kayden Parsons and Ido Van Brennan for an extraordinary, immersive score that amplifies the liminal spaces, with callbacks to the original YouTube videos and strong use of sound to heighten unease.
The Atomic Voodoo Lounge Podcast S2 E12
Q: Do you want to give us a little summary?
Corey and Amy provide a concise recap of the Backrooms narrative, highlighting Clark's trauma and the therapist Mary's arc, while noting the surreal, liminal atmosphere and the film's blend of horror and surreal humor.
The Atomic Voodoo Podcast Season 2 Episode 1
Q: Now that the novel is in its final form and about to be published, what can I do to make New Stanton a success?
Maxwell responds with strategic questions and guidance about building audience and leveraging his existing branding, while acknowledging his age and pace, and offering actionable steps to craft a successful launch and ongoing engagement.

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A mood-driven, speculative-noir program that blends original poetry, short fiction, and music with frequent film commentary and literary promotion. Episodes cycle through back-alley noir vignettes, open discussions of classic and neo-noir cinema, and ongoing world-building in a shared universe centered on New Stanton. The host curates a nocturnal, bar-like listening experience that marries storytelling, mood, and multimedia elements, while frequently promoting collaborators, sponsors, and related projects. Noteworthy is the seamless integration of poetry, fiction, and film analysis with a strong, cohesive atmosphere and intertextual universe that can feel like a literary-noir club with cross-promotions and guest contributions. Potential lis... more

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