Episodes

  • "Back Alley Noir: Double Indemnity" -- An Atomic Voodoo Lounge Podcast Short

    "Back Alley Noir: Double Indemnity" -- An Atomic Voodoo Lounge Podcast Short
    Apr 28 2026

    “Back Alley Noir: Double Indemnity” is the fourth 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 7 of The Atomic Voodoo Lounge Podcast.

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    7 mins
  • The Atomic Voodoo Lounge Video S2 E9: Miscreant Anthology

    The Atomic Voodoo Lounge Video S2 E9: Miscreant Anthology
    Apr 28 2026

    In this bonus edition of The Atomic Voodoo Lounge Podcast, I interview Eric Williamson about his Miscreant Anthology Kickstarter campaign. I’m also a proud contributor and backer of the project.

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    1 hr and 27 mins
  • The Atomic Voodoo Lounge Podcast S2 E9: Miscreant Anthology

    The Atomic Voodoo Lounge Podcast S2 E9: Miscreant Anthology
    Apr 28 2026

    In this bonus edition of The Atomic Voodoo Lounge Podcast, I interview Eric Williamson about his Miscreant Anthology Kickstarter campaign. I’m also a proud contributor and backer of the project.

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    1 hr and 28 mins
  • The Atomic Voodoo Lounge Podcast S2 E8

    The Atomic Voodoo Lounge Podcast S2 E8
    Apr 24 2026
    Drop by New Stanton’s one and only surreal dive bar for speculative/noir poetry, fiction, and music. This episode includes another “Back Alley Noir” focusing on One False Move — a segment on noir and neo-noir film written by The DVD Vault. I will also be reading one of my Tales from the Atomic Voodoo Lounge, “The Road Home.”Spoken Word: Fiction & Poetry* “Back Alley Noir: One False Move” — essay by The DVD Vault * “The Road Home” — fiction by Maxwell Vagus * “Secluded Garden” — poetry by Maxwell VagusMusic* “New Stanton” by Maxwell Vagus* THE ATOMIC VOODOO LOUNGE PODCAST PLAYLIST* SPOTIFY* APPLE MUSICCocktail of the Evening* The Ice VeinSHOUT OUTSMy work will be appearing in the Miscreant Anthology. Your support would be much appreciated by all of the contributors!* Dimitri | The Inward Sea Podcast* Amy, The Wandering Soul Podcast, and Wandering Nyx* John Michael Alaia and writing — Just Below: A Deadly Silence Story & The Confession: Justice in Blood* Lee Stackhouse and writing — Fly: A Deadly Silence Story, Diary of a Damsel Dame, People We Love too Late, and Dark & Sapphic: A Dark Romantasy Anthology)Buy Maxwell Vagus a coffee?Thanks for reading The Atomic Voodoo Lounge | Speculative Noir Literary Podcast! This post is public so feel free to share it.The Atomic Voodoo Lounge | Speculative Noir Literary Podcast is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Get full access to The Atomic Voodoo Lounge | Speculative Noir Literary Podcast at www.atomicvoodoolounge.com/subscribe
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    27 mins
  • The Atomic Voodoo Lounge Podcast S2 E7

    The Atomic Voodoo Lounge Podcast S2 E7
    Apr 10 2026
    Drop by New Stanton’s one and only surreal dive bar for speculative/noir poetry, fiction, and music. This episode includes another “Back Alley Noir” focusing on Double Indemnity — a segment on noir and neo-noir film written by The DVD Vault. In addition, New Stanton Noir 7 is a series of six-word stories where we meet New Stanton’s three sisters. I will also be reading one of my Tales from the Atomic Voodoo Lounge, “Teacher.”Spoken Word: Fiction & Poetry* “Back Alley Noir: Double Indemnity” — essay by The DVD Vault * “New Stanton Noir 7 — The Three Sisters” — a six-word story sequence by Maxwell Vagus * “Teacher” — fiction by Maxwell Vagus * “Night’s Velvet Hand” — poetry by Maxwell Vagus (at the very end of the podcast)Music* The Desolate Coast (Spotify, Apple Music, Bandcamp, Website)* THE ATOMIC VOODOO LOUNGE PODCAST PLAYLISTCocktail of the Evening* The AnkletSHOUT OUTSMy work will be appearing in the Miscreant Anthology. Your support would be much appreciated by all of the contributors!* Dimitri | The Inward Sea Podcast* Amy, The Wandering Soul Podcast, and Wandering Nyx* John Michael Alaia and writing — Just Below: A Deadly Silence Story & The Confession: Justice in Blood* Lee Stackhouse and writing — Fly: A Deadly Silence Story, Diary of a Damsel Dame, People We Love too Late, and Dark & Sapphic: A Dark Romantasy Anthology)Buy Maxwell Vagus a coffee?Thanks for reading The Atomic Voodoo Lounge | Speculative Noir Literary Podcast! This post is public so feel free to share it.The Atomic Voodoo Lounge | Speculative Noir Literary Podcast is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Get full access to The Atomic Voodoo Lounge | Speculative Noir Literary Podcast at www.atomicvoodoolounge.com/subscribe
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    47 mins
  • Lenten Poems for Leaden Minds by Maxwell Vagus

    Lenten Poems for Leaden Minds by Maxwell Vagus
    Apr 6 2026

    Lenten Poems for Leaden Minds is a collection of poems I (Maxwell Vagus) wrote during the 2026 Lenten season.

    From Ash Wednesday through Holy Saturday, I composed a poem each day along with with a custom graphic and recording for the day’s poem.

    This video contains the audio for “Ash Wednesday,” the first poem, and all of the custom graphics I created for the series.

    You can access these poems for free at Lenten Poems for Leaden Minds for a limited time.

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    3 mins
  • "Back Alley Noir: Detour" -- An Atomic Voodoo Lounge Podcast Short

    "Back Alley Noir: Detour" -- An Atomic Voodoo Lounge Podcast Short
    Apr 4 2026

    “Back Alley Noir: Detour” is the third 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 6 of The Atomic Voodoo Lounge Podcast.

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    6 mins
  • "Divine Fruit" by Zoe Falk -- An Atomic Voodoo Lounge Podcast Short

    "Divine Fruit" by Zoe Falk -- An Atomic Voodoo Lounge Podcast Short
    Apr 4 2026

    “Divine Fruit” is a Southern Gothic mystery by Zoe Falk and read by Maxwell Vagus, featured on Season 2: Episode 6 of The Atomic Voodoo Lounge Podcast.

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    14 mins