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The Atomic Voodoo Lounge | Speculative Noir Literary Podcast

Maxwell Vagus - Speculative Noir Storyteller

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.com

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47:20

The Atomic Voodoo Lounge Podcast S2 E7

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2026/04/10

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” —

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3:00

Lenten Poems for Leaden Minds by Maxwell Vagus

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2026/04/06

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.Thanks for reading The Atomic Voodoo Lounge |

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5:46

"Back Alley Noir: Detour" -- An Atomic Voodoo Lounge...

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2026/04/04

“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.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,

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13:36

"Divine Fruit" by Zoe Falk -- An Atomic Voodoo Lounge...

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2026/04/04

“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.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

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38:21

The Atomic Voodoo Lounge Podcast S2 E6

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2026/03/26

Drop by New Stanton’s one and only surreal dive bar for speculative/noir poetry, fiction, and music. This episode includes the third installment of “Back Alley Noir” — a segment on noir and neo-noir film written by The DVD Vault. In addition, New Stanton Noir 6 is a six-word stories following Mister Harold Dean as he encounters a catatonic skateboarder named Rex Tyre at the Starlite Inn’s pool area.Spoken Word: Fiction & Poetry* “Back Alley Noir: Detour” — essay by The DVD Vault * “New Stanton Noir

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6:01

"New Stanton Noir 5: The Neon Mirage Theater" —...

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2026/03/20

“New Stanton Noir 5: The Neon Mirage Theater” is a series of six-word stories written and read by Maxwell Vagus , featured on Season 2: Episode 5 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

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10:29

"Back Alley Noir: Dark City -- Tech-Noir Nightmare"...

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2026/03/20

“Back Alley Noir: Dark City - Tech-Noir Nightmare” is the second 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 5 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

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32:35

The Atomic Voodoo Lounge Podcast S2 E5

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2026/03/12

Drop by New Stanton’s one and only surreal dive bar for speculative/noir poetry, fiction, and music. This episode includes the second installment of “Back Alley Noir” — a segment on noir and neo-noir film written by The DVD Vault. In addition, New Stanton Noir 5 is a six-word stories following Lucinda, a young woman who finds herself in New Stanton and takes refuge in The Neon Mirage Theater.Spoken Word: Fiction & Poetry* “Back Alley Noir: Dark City” — essay by The DVD Vault * “Maxwell Vagus

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7:56

"The Diner" - Flash Fiction Horror by John Watson -...

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2026/03/02

“The Diner” is a flash fiction story written by John Watson - Horror Author and read by Maxwell Vagus, featured on Season 2: Episode 4 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. Get full access to The Atomic Voodoo Lounge | Speculative Noir Literary Podcast at www.atomicvoodoolounge.com/subscribe

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8:04

"Back Alley Noir: Chinatown" -- An Atomic Voodoo...

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2026/03/01

“Back Alley Noir: Chinatown” is the first 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 4 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,

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4:16

"New Stanton Noir 4: The Church of the Mouldering...

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2026/03/01

“New Stanton Noir 4: The Church of the Mouldering Stone” is a series of six-word stories written and read by Maxwell Vagus , featured on Season 2: Episode 4 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—TOTALLY 100%

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34:53

The Atomic Voodoo Lounge Podcast S2 E4

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2026/02/27

Drop by New Stanton’s one and only surreal dive bar for speculative/noir poetry, fiction, and music. This episode includes our brand new feature: “Back Alley Noir” — a segment on noir and neo-noir film written by The DVD Vault.Spoken Word: Fiction & Poetry* “Back Alley Noir: Chinatown” — essay by The DVD Vault * “The Diner” — flash fiction by John Watson - Horror Author * “New Stanton Noir 4: The Church of the Mouldering Stone” — six-word stories by Maxwell Vagus * “The Hole in the Library’s Wall” —

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27:50

"Millie" — Southern Gothic Fiction by Zoe Falk — An...

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2026/02/15

“Millie” is a Southern Gothic story by Zoe Falk and read by Maxwell Vagus , featured on Season 2: Episode 3 of The Atomic Voodoo Lounge Podcast.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 — AS IN 100% FREE — subscriber. Get full access to The Atomic Voodoo Lounge | Speculative Noir Literary Podcast at www.atomicvoodoolounge.com/subscribe

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6:22

"New Stanton Noir 3: Starlite Noir" — Six-Word...

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2026/02/14

“New Stanton Noir: Starlite Noir” is a series of six-word stories written and read by Maxwell Vagus , featured on Season 2: Episode 3 of The Atomic Voodoo Lounge Podcast.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 — AS IN TOTALLY! — subscriber. Get full access to The Atomic Voodoo Lounge | Speculative Noir Literary Podcast at www.atomicvoodoolounge.com/subscribe

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3:14

"Lunchroom Odyssey" — Poetry by Maxwell Vagus — An...

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2026/02/14

“Lunchroom Odyssey” is a poem written and read by Maxwell Vagus , featured on Season 2: Episode 3 of The Atomic Voodoo Lounge Podcast.“Lunchroom Odyssey”What gods have I angered in my short lifeThat once a school day I am cast adriftTo walk upon mop-streaked linoleum,Scanning a tabled sea for just one friend,Soft harbor in a swell of misery?/What hubris did I display or boast makeThat I should descend to such a rancid place,Loath to meet the eyes of reddened facesWhich laugh and point over lunchbox

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2:40

"Circuits" — Poetry by Blue to Black Notes — An...

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2026/02/14

“Circuits” is a poem written by Blue to Black Notes and read by Maxwell Vagus , featured on Season 2: Episode 3 of The Atomic Voodoo Lounge Podcast.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 —TOTALLY FREE — subscriber. Get full access to The Atomic Voodoo Lounge | Speculative Noir Literary Podcast at www.atomicvoodoolounge.com/subscribe

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51:24

The Atomic Voodoo Lounge Podcast S2 E3

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2026/02/12

Drop by New Stanton’s one and only surreal dive bar for speculative/noir poetry, fiction, and music. This episode includes:Spoken Word: Fiction & Poetry* “Circuits” — poetry by Blue to Black Notes * “Lunchroom Odyssey” — poetry by Maxwell Vagus * “New Stanton Noir 3: Starlite Noir” — six-word stories by Maxwell Vagus* “Millie” — Southern Gothic fiction by Zoe Falk Music* The Retroliners (Spotify & Apple Music)Cocktail of the Evening* The Vacancy HighballThanks for reading The Atomic Voodoo Lounge |

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27:15

"Shroud of Idolatry" — Short Fiction by John Michael...

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2026/02/01

“Shroud of Idolatry” is short fiction written by John Michael Alaia and read by Maxwell Vagus, featured on Season 2: Episode 2 of The Atomic Voodoo Lounge Podcast. “Shroud of Idolatry” is a fiery short story that slips the genres of fantasy and horror to create a unique and stunning atmosphere where evil lurks among the living, preying upon them. The Atomic Voodoo Lounge | Speculative Noir Literary Podcast is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider

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2:42

"The Unsuspecting" — Poetry by Maxwell Vagus — An...

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2026/02/01

“The Unsuspecting” is a poem written and read by Maxwell Vagus, featured on Season 2: Episode 2 of The Atomic Voodoo Lounge Podcast.“The Unsuspecting”I grow so tiredOf that old clichépopulatingScience fiction, comic books,And video games –The one where someMad scientistOrEvil corporationCreatesA gateway to HellAndOut pour the demons./When will someonePuncture a holeIntoHeavenReleasing angelsTo overrunThe unsuspecting?The Atomic Voodoo Lounge | Speculative Noir Literary Podcast is a reader-supported

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"New Stanton Noir 2: Late Night" — Six-word Stories...

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2026/02/01

“New Stanton Noir 2: Late Night” is a series of six-word stories that use characters, settings, items, and themes from my novel, New Stanton, to tell other stories (or the same old story in a new way) written and read by Maxwell Vagus, featured on Season 2: Episode 2 of The Atomic Voodoo Lounge Podcast.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 subscriber. Get full access to The

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