Method and Madness

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.

Method and Madness is a arts podcast hosted by writer Brad Kelly, with 87 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

writer Brad Kelly hosts Method and Madness, a arts show with 87 episodes published.

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  Melee - J. Reuben Appelman on THE CHEATING SIDE

  Aug 18, 2026—

  J. Reuben Appelman is a celebrated writer of true crime ( THE KILL JAR , investigating a notorious serial homicide case in Detroit in the 1970s). His latest, THE CHEATING SIDE , is a classic work of hardboiled fiction firmly set in the modern era. From the blurb: When Idaho private investigator Jimmy Chinden’s murder investigation threatens a land deal worth millions, the politically protected Aryan mob comes gunning for his family―but the old money outlaws might be outgunned.

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  Melee - John Jay Stancliff on PIERCE

  Aug 11, 2026—

  The great John Jay Stancliff joined me to talk about his latest novel, PIERCE, out August 11 from Farthest Heaven . His book is about fatherhood, men, work, and the deep struggle of virtue. BUY PIERCE Follow John on twitter.

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  With Worn-out Tools | 8/2026 Tarot Reading

  Aug 10, 2026—

  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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  [PREVIEW] - The MADNESS of TREE OF SMOKE by Denis Johnson

  Jul 27, 2026—

  On Elton Manzione and the Third Eye of Vietnam. For full access, sign up on substack of patreon

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  Ep. 19.1 - HOUSE OF LEAVES by Mark Z. Danielewski w/J David Osborne

  Jul 20, 2026—

  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 internet. Follow JDO on twitter Buy JDO’s books Listen to Agitator on Apple , Spotify , or Patreon

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