The Atomic Voodoo Lounge | Speculative Noir Literary Podcast

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 At...

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 f...

“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 | Speculat...

“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 an...

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 ar...

“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 public...

“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 Atomi...

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 . Sp...

“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.atomicvoodoo...

“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 | Specu...

“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-suppo...

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: T...

“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 N...

“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 Vood...

“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 life That once a school day I am cast adrift To 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 make That I...

“ 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...

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 ( Spot...

“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 Litera...

“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 tired Of that old cliché populating Science fiction, comic books, And video games – The one where some Mad scientist Or Evil corporation Creates A gateway to Hell And Out pour the demons. / When will someone Puncture a hole Into Heaven R...

“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...

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 * “Shroud of Idolatry” — fiction by John Michael Alaia * “Missile Command” & “The Unsuspecting” by Maxwell Vagus * “New Stanton Noir 2: Late Night” — six-word stories by Maxwell Vagus Music * Healing Gems ( Apple Music , Spotify , Green Cookie Re...

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 * “Shroud of Idolatry” — fiction by John Michael Alaia * “Missile Command” & “The Unsuspecting” by Maxwell Vagus * “New Stanton Noir 2: Late Night” — six-word stories by Maxwell Vagus Music * Healing Gems ( Apple Music , Spotify , Green Cookie Re...

“Bring Forth the Silent Children” is a piece of short fiction by A.M. Blackmere | Author ( A Procession of Ashes: A Medieval Horror Novella & A.M. Blackmere on Amazon ) and read by Maxwell Vagus , featured on Season 2: Episode 1 of The Atomic Voodoo Lounge Podcast. The Atomic Voodoo Lounge is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free— GET IT...

“New Stanton Noir #1” 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 1 of The Atomic Voodoo Lounge Podcast. This will be the first of many “New Stanton Noirs.” The Atomic Voodoo Lounge is a reader-supported public...

“Rattled Bones Still Echo from Atlantis” is a piece of short fiction by Barry wood and read by Maxwell Vagus , featured on Season 2: Episode 1 of The Atomic Voodoo Lounge Podcast. The Atomic Voodoo Lounge 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 P...