The Atomic Voodoo Lounge | Speculative Noir Literary Podcast

It’s a Carnival of Souls at The Atomic Voodoo Lounge Podcast!This special Halloween episode includes:* “Back Alley Noir: Carnival of Souls” by The DVD Vault * Six-word Stories by John Michael Alaia, tell the devil im driving, Don The Idea Guy & Maxwell Vagus * Shakespeare’s Macbeth’s Three Witches* “Old Hamlet’s Ghost” by Maxwell Vagus * “Annabel Lee” by Edgar Allen Poe* “Midnight Coffee” by Maxwell Vagus Music by* Pierpont & Helgeson (Spotify, Apple Music)Cocktail of the EveningThanks 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

Don’t miss the Halloween party at The Atomic Voodoo Lounge Podcast!This special Nevermore Raven Halloween episode includes:* H.P. Lovecraft Poetry* Robert E. Howard Poetry* Shakespeare’s Macbeth’s three witches* “A Murder in Motley” by Maxwell VagusMusic by* Jason Lee’s Dark Entities* Kitten and the Tonics* The 4D Man* Urban Surf Kings* Rev. Hank* Los Venturas* Tropa MagicaCocktails of the EveningThanks 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

Drop by New Stanton’s one and only surreal dive bar for speculative/noir poetry, fiction, and music. This second full episode of season 3 includes another “Back Alley Noir” focusing on Diabolique — a segment on noir and neo-noir film written by The DVD Vault. GOOD NEWS — My novel, New Stanton, is live on Amazon & Barnes and Noble! Pick up a copy of any edition if you can! And please don’t forget to leave a review!Spoken Word: Fiction & Poetry* “Back Alley Noir: Diabolique” — essay by The DVD Vault* “The Eyes Have It, See” — poetry by Maxwell Vagus Music* “Bone Dancer” by The Riptide Rats* THE ATOMIC VOODOO LOUNGE PODCAST PLAYLIST* SPOTIFY* APPLE MUSICCocktail of the Evening* The Empty PoolThanks 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

“The Eyes Have It, See!” is a piece of short fiction by Maxwell Vagus and was featured on Season 3: Episodes 2 of The Atomic Voodoo Lounge Podcast.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

“Back Alley Noir: The Breaking Point” 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 3: Episode 2 of The Atomic Voodoo Lounge Podcast.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

In honor of Edgar Allan Poe’s death anniversary, Maxwell Vagus reads “The Raven.” Check out the full Nevermore Raven Halloween episode of the Atomic Voodoo Lounge Podcast at The Atomic Voodoo Lounge Episode 8 (10/15/25) or on your favorite podcast app/service.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

Drop by New Stanton’s one and only surreal dive bar for speculative/noir poetry, fiction, and music. This second full episode of season 3 includes another “Back Alley Noir” focusing on The Breaking Point — a segment on noir and neo-noir film written by The DVD Vault. GOOD NEWS — My novel, New Stanton, is live on Amazon & Barnes and Noble! Pick up a copy of any edition if you can! And please don’t forget to leave a review!Spoken Word: Fiction & Poetry* “Back Alley Noir: The Breaking Point” — essay by The DVD Vault* “The Eyes Have It, See” — fiction by Maxwell Vagus Music* “Livorno Twist” & “1000 Eyes” by Urban Surf Kings* THE ATOMIC VOODOO LOUNGE PODCAST PLAYLIST* SPOTIFY* APPLE MUSICCocktail of the Evening* Eye for and Eye CocktailThanks 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

“First Kiss” is a piece of short fiction by Maxwell Vagus and was featured on Season 3: Episodes 1 of The Atomic Voodoo Lounge Podcast.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

“Back Alley Noir: The Hit” 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 3: Episode 1 of The Atomic Voodoo Lounge Podcast.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

Drop by New Stanton’s one and only surreal dive bar for speculative/noir poetry, fiction, and music. This first full episode of season 3 includes another “Back Alley Noir” focusing on The Hit — a segment on noir and neo-noir film written by The DVD Vault. GOOD NEWS — My novel, New Stanton, is live on Amazon & Barnes and Noble! Pick up a copy of any edition if you can! And please don’t forget to leave a review!Spoken Word: Fiction & Poetry* “Back Alley Noir: The Hit” — essay by The DVD Vault* “First Kiss” — fiction by Maxwell Vagus Reviews* “New Stanton Review” — BookLifeMusic* “The Hordes of Batmantis” by Thee Leviathans* THE ATOMIC VOODOO LOUNGE PODCAST PLAYLIST* SPOTIFY* APPLE MUSICCocktail of the Evening* The Back-to-school CocktailSHOUT OUTS* John Michael Alaia — The Confession: Justice in BloodBuy 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