Best James De Leo Podcasts (2024)

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

8d ago3:22:25

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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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Random Ramblings for an Hour 1:03:12

12d ago1:03:12

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Send us a text No fixed topic this week, just the ramblings of two middle aged fools talking random goings on throughout the week. Running adventures, sausages and all the usual stuff we cover, enjoy

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Fela Kuti: Fearless 3:10:44

15d ago3:10:44

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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 & Brad Kelly

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Love is Blind and Sasquatch Hunting 1:22:55

17d ago1:22:55

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Send us a text In this weeks episode we break down and discuss the Netflix phenomenon of love is blind. Have we connected on the next level or do you want to hunting sasquatch in the woods? And we throw in some rapid fire family fortunes questions that probably wouldn't be read out by Les Dennis

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Guardians of the Gates: Princess Royal Fortress, Albany, Western Australia 15:58

28d ago15:58

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Albany's Princess Royal Harbour was named by British Explorer George Vancouver in 1791. He chose to honour Princess Charlotte, Queen of Wurttemberg and eldest daughter of King George III. The local Minang - Noongar people call it 'Mammang Koort' meaning 'The Heart of the Wild Whale'. Recognising the strategic importance of Albany and it's magnifice…

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Six Bottles of Blood and Blind Date Auditions 1:14:28

28d ago1:14:28

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Send us a text In this episode Leo recalls his tale of getting stabbed and drained by the health practitioner. And we discuss what a phone audition for Blind Date would look like #STC

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David Bowie: Infinitely Symbolic 5:30:03

1M ago5:30:03

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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 & Brad Kelly

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Captain White Bread and the Cat Litter Tray 1:12:00

1M ago1:12:00

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Send us a text In this episode we discuss we discuss Captain White Bread who refused one of our hosts entry into the RAF intelligence core. And how to deal with a non Buck Rogers toilet that has the flush power of a leaky tap. Plus we delve into the conspiracies book and the magic ring that makes the user disappear if the magic goes wrong. #smackta…

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

1M ago1:00:59

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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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Fremantle's Secret Submarine Base: An Interview with Lynne Cairns 30:53

2M ago30:53

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During World War II, the Western Australian port of Fremantle was host to over 170 US, British and Dutch submarines. Braced for invasion and taking the war to the Japanese in South East Asia, these submarines made 416 war patrols between March 1942 and August 1945. Many never returned. This episode of Backyard Battlefields is an interview with Lynn…

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

2M ago59:28

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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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Billion Dollar Baby: Campbell Barracks, Swanbourne WA 10:55

2M ago10:55

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Campbell Barracks is a defence establishment in Swanbourne, Western Australia. It was named for Lt. Colonel J.A Campbell, the former Commandant of Commonwealth military forces in WA. Located in the heart of what is colloquially known by locals as the 'Golden Triangle' it has played a role in almost every major international event affecting Australi…

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Cormac McCarthy: Rumors & Ghosts 4:30:09

2M ago4:30:09

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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

2M ago1:05:30

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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 & Brad Kelly

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The Invisible Airfield: Corunna Downs, Western Australia 10:21

2M ago10:21

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Corunna Downs was a top secret WW2 airbase in Western Australia. Called the 'Invisible Airfield', it was located in desert and spinifex country in the Pilbara region. Its strategic location allowed Australian and American bombers to launch surprise attacks on Japanese targets in the Dutch East Indies.…

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Rule .303: The Welshpool Small Arms Factory, 1942 7:30

3M ago7:30

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An Australian plan was established in 1939 for the domestic production of armaments in the event war cut off the continent from the oceanic supply lines which sustained it. As a result a number of factories were built thoughout the country. One of these was established in Welshpool, Western Australia. Factory No. 6 as it was known produced one of t…

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

3M ago57:18

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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 & Brad Kelly

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No One Wants to Wipe The Honey Monsters Arse 1:00:54

3M ago1:00:54

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Send us a text As per usual we're back for another week of total pointless chat fuelled by whiskey and not much between the ears. Everything from the retirement home for cereal charters of years gone by to does Leo butcher butcher choke out deer after taking their photo. And we dive into a new book on conspiracy theories.... for a bit #STC…

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An Army Reserve: Axford Park, Mount Hawthorn 9:12

3M ago9:12

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Axford Park is a small reserve in the suburb of Mount Hawthorn, Western Australia. It is named for soldier and local resident, Thomas Leslie 'Jack' Axford, who was awarded the Victoria Cross for actions during the Battle of Hamel in 1918. This operation was directed by Australian General John Monash and was considered a 'text-book' victory which in…

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

3M ago1:01:59

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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 & Brad Kelly

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Is STC Worse Than Love Island? 47:25

3M ago47:25

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Send us a text We've been busy and away for a while but here's a question. What's worse Love Island or this podcast? No vote, but we'll let you decide. As usual expect the non educated ramblings of two dudes past their prime talking shit. #STCBy James and Leo

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Freemasons & Fighter Command: Mount Lawley, Western Australia 12:11

3M ago12:11

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Nestled in the quiet suburb of Mount Lawley there is a Masonic Hall built in the 1928. It was designed by George Herbert Parry, a prolific Western Australian architect in an interwar 'Beaux Arts' style. During WW2 it found a new purpose, used by the Royal Australian Airforce (RAAF) as the 6th Fighter Sector Headquarters responsible for the air defe…

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

3M ago3:58:38

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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

3M ago4:19:04

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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 & Brad Kelly

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

3M ago57:46

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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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The Empire Strikes Broome: 3rd March 1942 12:13

4M ago12:13

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On the 3rd of March 1942, Japanese Zero fighters operating from Kopang, Indonesia attacked the Western Australian Pearling port of Broome. It was a target rich environment with the harbour packed with military and civilian aircraft filled with refugees from the Japanese invasion of the Dutch East Indies. One of the victims was a Dutch Dakota carryi…

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Cockart and Selling to Bill Buttlicker 1:02:58

4M ago1:02:58

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Send us a text Our podcasting can only be described as getting worse. Listen or don't but be aware if you do you're not getting that time back. In this weeks episode we are trying our best to contain our excitement before our trip mountain bike to Wales. Until we meet again #smacktalkcity

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Mazdas and Worst Inventions in History 1:14:33

4M ago1:14:33

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Send us a text Strap in, sit back and prepare for another venture into the world of Smack Talk City. We tried to have a subject but honestly this was more random discussion than actual deep discussion around a particular subject.

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Sylvia Plath at the Edge 4:26:23

4M ago4:26:23

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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 & Brad Kelly

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

5M ago59:54

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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 & Brad Kelly

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Coffee, Bat Nipples and Five Minute Hollywood Blockbusters 57:52

5M ago57:52

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Send us a text In this weeks episode we discuss our love for all things coffee and how the Aeropress is awesome and how we had to turn George Clooney away from our crew here at STC. Plus we rewrite some of Hollywoods biggest films down to less than five minutes Until we meet again #STC

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Horror Movie Fighting and Survival Tips.......... Kind Of 1:06:17

5M ago1:06:17

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Send us a text In this weeks episode we ramble about our usual weekly goings on and delve into the world of horror films. How would you fight or deal with an antagonist such as Freddie Krueger or Chucky? Never fear we've got your back Until we meet again #STCBy James and Leo

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

5M ago1:05:11

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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

5M ago57:44

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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

5M ago4:34:17

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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 & Brad Kelly

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Area 51 Man in a Monkey Mask 1:07:27

5M ago1:07:27

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Send us a text This week we delve into the reasons behind the shroud of mystery behind Area 51. Is it magical metal shapeshifting objects with dwarfs found at a crash site or was this simply a top security area for American aircraft testing away from the eyes of the Soviets? Until we meet again #STC

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

5M ago12:02

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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 & Brad Kelly

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Amity and Albany: Western Australia 7:59

5M ago7:59

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The Brig 'Amity' was the ship which carried Major Edmund Lockyer and a contingent of troops to form the first European settlement in King George Sound, Western Australia. It was initally called 'Frederick Town' after Frederick, Duke of York and Albany (King George IIIs favourite son) and was later renamed 'Albany'. The local Menang people call it '…

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

6M ago1:02:51

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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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Conspiracy Therories PT2 - The Kennedy Assassination 1:18:38

6M ago1:18:38

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Send us a text On the 22nd of November 1963 in president John F. Kennedy was assassinated while visiting Dallas Texas. In this episode we discuss some of the outlandish and some of the not so ludicrous theories as to who was responsible for the shooting of the American president. Was it the Soviets, Aliens or was Kennedy using a body double and was…

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

6M ago2:14:40

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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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Conspiracy Theories PT1 1:12:36

6M ago1:12:36

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Send us a text This week we delve into the possibility of life on other planets, submarines responsible for ship sinkings before they were invented and is Bruce Lee really dead? Believe or don't believe and does Leo actually own a micro dinosaur that shits skittles?

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South West Sentinels: Cape Naturaliste Radar Station and Lighthouse 14:17

6M ago14:17

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Cape Naturaliste was named for a ship of the French Baudin Expedition of 1800. It's a prominent location, overlooking Geographe Bay on one side and the vastness of the Indian Ocean on the other. The high ground made it the perfect location for a lighthouse, guiding ships through the sometimes treacherous waters surrounding the Cape. During WW2 it w…

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

6M ago54:13

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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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The 'Diamond Dakota Mystery' and the Bombing of Broome 41:04

6M ago41:04

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In March 1942 terrified refugees are fleeing the Dutch East Indies as Japanese forces march South. One of the last planes out, destined for Broome, Western Australia is a Dakota DC-3 piloted by Russian WW1 Ace Captain Ivan 'Turc' Smirnoff. Unbeknownst to those on board it's carrying a mysterious package filled with a fortune in Diamonds. Attacked b…

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

7M ago2:40:44

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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 & Brad Kelly

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She's Single, Burn Her 1:12:16

7M ago1:12:16

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Send us a text Are you tired of the mundane 9-to-5 grind? Do you crave excitement, adventure, and a touch of the supernatural in your work life? Look no further! The office of the Witch Finder General is hiring, and we want YOU to join our spirited team! Witches Caught: 0 Witches Suspects Interrogated: 67,789 Innocents Burned / Drowned 67,789 Discl…

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

7M ago58:46

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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 & Brad Kelly

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Coral Coast and Kormoran: Red Bluff, Western Australia 11:59

7M ago11:59

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In 1941 sailors from a German merchant raider HSK Kormoran came ashore at Red Bluff, Western Australia following a battle with the Australian Cruiser HMAS Sydney. Before they reached the beach they disposed of any items which could complicate their capture. This episode recounts a unique 2007 discovery at Red Bluff and the key events of the engagem…

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The Worst Way To Go 1:19:50

7M ago1:19:50

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Send us a text The loose topic in this weeks random conversational adventure is the worst ways to die. As usual we go down random rabbit holes and off topic with this pointless podcast. Enjoy or not, until we meet again #STC FacebookBy James and Leo

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