The Dark Art Society Podcast with Chet Zar
Episodes
XO Rad Magical 2- Ep. 380
01 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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seaN- Ep. 379
18 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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TO HELL AND BACK: Tragedy, Grief and Survival with Michael Shapcott- Ep. 378
11 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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Kate Zambrano- Ep. 377
04 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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Katelan Foisy- Ep. 376
11 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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MEMENTO MORI: The art of Michele Melcher- Ep. 375
04 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Join the DAS Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/DarkArtSociety PLEASE LIKE/SHARE/SUBSCRIBE!!! This week I talk with dark artist Michele Melcher and di...
Dave Sherman- MASTER OF THE APOCALYPSE: Ep. 374.mp3
28 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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LA Art Show Revirew 2026 with Gabe Leonard and Christopher Ulrich- Ep. 373
14 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This week Gabe Leonard and Christopher Ulrich join me to discuss our experience at this year's LA Art Show. Good fun! We are starting 2026 right with...
Stephanie Buscema- Ep. 372
07 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
We are starting 2026 right with an interview with the incredibly talented Stephanie Buscema! We chat about the influence her famous comic book artist ...
Johnny Thief Part 2- Ep. 371
31 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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Johnny Thief Part 1- Ep. 370
24 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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Gabe Leonard- Ep. 369
03 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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Christopher Ulrich Ep. 368
19 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week esoteric art genius Christopher Ulrich joins me to promote his upcoming paint workshop (Saturday, Nov. 22nd 2-5pm) and talk all about the es...
XO Rad Magical- Ep. 367
05 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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Eric Pigors- Ep. 366
29 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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Dave LeBow Ep. 365
22 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join the DAS Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/DarkArtSociety PLEASE LIKE/SHARE/SUBSCRIBE!!! This week I interview master oil painter Dave LeBow abou...
Tom Bagshaw Ep. 364
15 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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Arpeggio Romiti- Ep. 363
08 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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Brandon Grafius- Scared by the Bible: Ep. 362
01 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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ZOMBIENOSE- Ep. 361
24 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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Steve Cleff- Ep. 360
17 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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Tim French- Ep. 359
27 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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David Kassan- Ep. 358
20 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
PLEASE LIKE/SHARE/SUBSCRIBE!!! Become an Official Member of the Dark Art Society! https://www.patreon.com/DarkArtSociety And we now have YouTube memb...
ART, MONEY and MAGICK with Mitch Horowitz- Ep. 357
13 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
PLEASE LIKE/SHARE/SUBSCRIBE!!! Become an Official Member of the Dark Art Society! https://www.patreon.com/DarkArtSociety And we now have YouTube memb...
The Humble Genius of Sean Cheetham- Ep. 356
06 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Become an Official Member of the Dark Art Society! https://www.patreon.com/DarkArtSociety This week I have painting master Sean Chatham on the pod fo...
FULL TIME ART LIFE with Steven Russell Black- Ep. 355
09 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Become an Official Member of the Dark Art Society! https://www.patreon.com/DarkArtSociety This week I welcome back Steven Russell Black to the pod fo...
Jason Shawn Alexander- Ep. 354
02 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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Clint Carney 353
25 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Become an Official Member of the Dark Art Society! www.patreon.com/DarkArtSociety This week we I finally have dark artist/painter/musician/VFX artist...
Gabe Leonard at the L.A. Protests- Ep. 352
11 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Become an Official Member of the Dark Art Society! www.patreon.com/DarkArtSociety This week I'm talking to friend of the pod Gabe Leonard about his e...
Monsters, Mysticism and EXISTENTIAL DREAD with Tim Molloy: Ep. 351
04 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Become an Official Member of the Dark Art Society! www.patreon.com/DarkArtSociety This week we have an AMAZING conversation with creator of the Mr. U...
THE ART OF SUFFERING: Stanislav Krawczyk- Ep. 350
21 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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Gabe Leonard Ep. 349
14 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Become an Official Member of the Dark Art Society! www.patreon.com/DarkArtSociety Gabe Leonard and I discuss the Rick Baker solo show, bitch about th...
Rick Baker, MONSTER PAINTER- Ep. 348
23 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Become an Official Member of the Dark Art Society! www.patreon.com/DarkArtSociety This week I finally interview one of my most coveted guests, the on...
Todd Masters- Ep. 347
09 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Become an Official Member of the Dark Art Society! www.patreon.com/DarkArtSociety This week I talk to FX legend Todd Masters! Todd has been in the bu...
PRACTICAL MAGICK with Mitch Horowitz- Ep.346
24 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Become an Official Member of the Dark Art Society! www.patreon.com/DarkArtSociety This week author, occult scholar and all around great human being M...
Cannibal Flower: Art, Culture, and Community with L.C.- Ep. 345
18 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Become an Official Member of the Dark Art Society! www.patreon.com/DarkArtSociety This week I speak to L.C. (Leonard Crosky): artist, DJ and creator ...
SURVIVING THE APOCALYPSE with Dave Sherman- Ep. 344
11 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Become an Official Member of the Dark Art Society! www.patreon.com/DarkArtSociety This week I welcome back Dave Sherman to discuss strategies for liv...
Miriam Hoffmann Ep 343
03 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Become an Official Member of the Dark Art Society! www.patreon.com/DarkArtSociety This week, I sit down with Atlanta-based artist Miriam Hoffmann for...
L.A. Art Show Review w Gabe Leonard Ep 342
24 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Become an Official Member of the Dark Art Society! www.patreon.com/DarkArtSociety This week I speak to Gabe Leonard about our experience at the L.A. ...
Jason Tarpley- Ep. 341
10 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Become an Official Member of the Dark Art Society! www.patreon.com/DarkArtSociety This week I interview Kentucky dark art sculptor Jason Tarpley. We ...
A Tribute to David Lynch Pt 2- Ep.340
04 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Become an Official Member of the Dark Art Society! www.patreon.com/DarkArtSociety This week, artist and friend Ryan K. Peterson joins me in a part 2 ...
A Tribute to David Lynch (w Ryan K. Peterson)- Ep. 339
27 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Become an Official Member of the Dark Art Society! www.patreon.com/DarkArtSociety This week, artist and friend Ryan K. Peterson joins me in a part tr...
ZOMBIE MASTER Kevin Wasner- Ep. 338
20 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Become an Official Member of the Dark Art Society! www.patreon.com/DarkArtSociety This week I speak with the makeup artist Kevin Wasner! We worked to...
Bua Part 1: Ep. 337
12 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Become an Official Member of the Dark Art Society! www.patreon.com/DarkArtSociety This week I speak with the legendary Justin Bua! This interview wen...
Talking DAWN OF THE DEAD 1978 with Ryan K. Peterson- Ep. 336
06 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Become an Official Member of the Dark Art Society! www.patreon.com/DarkArtSociety This week, my good friend/artist/sculptor/makeup effects artist Rya...
Ryan Case Ep. 335
31 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Become an Official Member of the Dark Art Society! www.patreon.com/DarkArtSociety HAPPY NEW YEAR! We are starting 2025 off right with some positive v...
The NIGHTMARES of Alejandro Diaz- Ep. 334
25 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Become an Official Member of the Dark Art Society! www.patreon.com/DarkArtSociety This week I interview dark artist Alejandro Diaz. We discuss his ki...
Dustin Myers- Ep. 333
18 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Become an Official Member of the Dark Art Society! www.patreon.com/DarkArtSociety This week I interview painter Dustin Myers. We discuss how he creat...
THE ART LIFE with Gabe Leonard- Ep. 332
11 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Become an Official Member of the Dark Art Society! www.patreon.com/DarkArtSociety Gabe Leonard and I talk about various aspects of living the art lif...
DARK ARTIST Emma Black- Ep 331
04 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Become an Official Member of the Dark Art Society! www.patreon.com/DarkArtSociety This week I the podcast returns after a short break with painter an...
Life & Death- Ep. 330
09 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Become an Official Member of the Dark Art Society! www.patreon.com/DarkArtSociety This week I talk about my solo show "Life & Death" while I give a l...
Carl Dobsky- Ep. 329
11 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Become an Official Member of the Dark Art Society! www.patreon.com/DarkArtSociety This week I speak to master oil painter Carl Dobsky to talk about h...
Brom- Ep. 328
28 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Become an Official Member of the Dark Art Society! www.patreon.com/DarkArtSociety This week it's the return of one of my big artistic influences, Bro...
Richard Metzger- Ep. 327
07 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Become an Official Member of the Dark Art Society! www.patreon.com/DarkArtSociety This week I interview publisher, author and underground culture and...
Gabe Leonard- Ep. 326
24 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Become an Official Member of the Dark Art Society! www.patreon.com/DarkArtSociety This week Gabe Leonard and I discuss the reality of having a succes...
Albert Fisk- Ep. 325
10 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Become an Official Member of the Dark Art Society! www.patreon.com/DarkArtSociety This week I interview Swedish dark artist Albert Fisk! We discuss t...
Alien Encounters: Fact or Fiction with Mitch Horowitz- Ep. 324
26 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Become an Official Member of the Dark Art Society! www.patreon.com/DarkArtSociety One of my favorite guests Mitch Horowitz returns to talk about his ...
The Incredible Journey of R.S. Connett- Ep 323
12 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Become an Official Member of the Dark Art Society! www.patreon.com/DarkArtSociety This week I speak to the one and only R.S. Connett! We talk about s...
Tyler Vance- Ep. 322
05 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Become an Official Member of the Dark Art Society! www.patreon.com/DarkArtSociety This episode I interview painter Tyler Vance. We talk about him gro...
Brian Viveros- Ep. 321
22 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Become an Official Member of the Dark Art Society! www.patreon.com/DarkArtSociety This week I speak to my art pal, painter Brian Viveros. We talk abo...
Scum Choir- Ep. 320
15 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Become an Official Member of the Dark Art Society! www.patreon.com/DarkArtSociety This week I interview multidisciplinary artist Scum Choir (AKA Park...
The History Of MUFX Pt 3- Ep 319
24 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Become an Official Member of the Dark Art Society! www.patreon.com/DarkArtSociety Part 3 of our series about the History of Makeup FX with sculptor a...
The History of Makeup FX: Pt.2- the 1980's (w/ Ryan K Peterson)-Ep. 318
17 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Become an Official Member of the Dark Art Society! www.patreon.com/DarkArtSociety Part 2 of our series about the History of Makeup FX with sculptor a...
The History of Makeup FX: Pt.1- the 1920s to the 1970's (w/ Ryan K Peterson)-Ep. 317
10 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Become an Official Member of the Dark Art Society! https://www.patreon.com/DarkArtSociety This week my good friend and amazing artist Ryan K. Peterso...
John Chen- Ep 316
03 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week I talk to Australian artist John Chen! We talk about him being born in Taiwan and emigrating to Australia, being a lifelong weightlifter, go...
"An Easter Story" Minisode- Ep. 315
31 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
For this special Easter minisode I tell a story about super weird incident that happened to me on Easter of 1980. Our sponsors: The Skull Shoppe: ht...
Kim Diaz Holm- Ep. 314
13 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week I talk to Norwegian artist (with over 1 million followers on TikTok!) Kim Diaz Holm. We talk about his massive TikTok following, creating ar...
Andrew Cadima- Ep 313
06 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Become an Official Member of the Dark Art Society: https://www.patreon.com/DarkArtSociety This week I talk to oil painter and Instagram heavyweight A...
Ed Binkley- Ep. 312
28 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week I talk to another monster portrait artist, Ed Binkley! We talk about his early childhood love of drawing (and monsters), his recent retireme...
Gabe Leonard, AI and the LA Art Show- Ep 311
21 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week I talk to official "friend of the show", artist Gabe Leonard. We talk about recent changes in his artistic process as well as our recent tri...
Dark Art Symbolism: Stephen Reedy- Pt 2 Ep. 310
07 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Become an Official Member of the Dark Art Society! https://www.patreon.com/DarkArtSociety This week I continue my conversation with Stephen Reedy and...
Stephen Reedy- Pt 1 Ep. 309
31 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Become an Official Member of the Dark Art Society! https://www.patreon.com/DarkArtSociety This week I speak with filmmaker and instructor for The Bas...
Dan Colonna- Ep. 308
24 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Become an Official Member of the Dark Art Society! https://www.patreon.com/DarkArtSociety This week I check in with artist Dan Colonna (If you have n...
Talking "The Thing" w/Ryan Peterson- Ep. 307
10 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Become an Official Member of the Dark Art Society! https://www.patreon.com/DarkArtSociety This week we are starting 2024 off right by bringing artist...
Ryan Case- Ep 306
27 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week, for the last episode of the year, I talk to artist Ryan Case about facing adversity. Adversity is something that we all have to face but as...
Mark Shostrom- Ep. 305
13 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week I speak to special makeup effects artist legend Mark Shostrom! Mark has created makeup effects for many classics: Evil Dead II, Phantasm II ...
John Kenn Mortensen- Ep 304
06 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week I speak to Danish artist and writer John Kenn Mortensen! We talk about his viral Post-It Note drawings from 13 years ago that gave him his s...
Olivia- Ep. 303
29 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week I speak to legendary pin up artist, Olivia! We discuss her epic art journey from her childhood drawing in the 50's, going to art school in N...
Deana Gore- Ep. 302
15 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week I speak to artist Deana Gore. We talk about her childhood drawing, her artist father, taking art classes after a 30 year break from art (!),...
Eric Fortune- Ep 301
08 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week I speak to artist Eric Fortune. We talk about his artistic childhood in Ohio, going to art college, working as a graphic designer, his crazy...
Halloween Livestream- Ep. 300
01 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
For episode 300 (!), I do my first DAS podcast YouTube Halloween livestream Q&A! I chat with the live chat and answer questions. Subjects covered: my ...
The Spirit of Halloween with Eric Pigors- Ep. 299
25 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Eric "Toxictoons" Pigors returns to the show for this special Halloween themed episode! This one is best viewed as a video on our YouTube channel (htt...
Mike Gamble- Ep 298
18 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week I speak to Philly artist Mike Gamble. We talk about his life in a family of artists and musicians, his college years getting into print mak...
Chris Haas and the Dark Art Parade- Ep 297
04 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week I speak to my good friend, artist Chris Haas. This is his 2nd appearance on the podcast. We talk about his upcoming show at Arch Enemy Arts ...
Crowley, Thelema and Other Fun Stuff with Marco Visconti- Ep. 296
27 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week magician, magick teacher, author musician Marco Visconti joins me for a really fun and interesting conversation about Aleister Crowley, Crow...
Ryan Heshka- Ep. 295
20 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week I speak to fine artist/illustrator/comics creator Ryan Heshka! We discuss his unusual art career journey from art kid to interior design all...
My Art Journey- Ep. 294
14 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week it's just me talking about how I escaped my makeup effects career and became a (somewhat) successful fine artist. Our sponsors: The Skull S...
Mitch Horowitz and Modern Occultism- Ep 293
23 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week author and occult scholar Mitch Horowitz returns for his third appearance on the podcast to talk all about his new book, "Modern Occultism" ...
Talking "The Exorcist" w/Ryan Peterson- Ep 292
16 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week we have a really fun episode.In honor of director William Friedkin's death this month, my good friend Ryan Peterson and I discuss one of our...
Dave Correia- Ep. 291
09 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This episode I catch up with my old friend, artist Dave Correia! Dave is an accomplished independent artist from the Bay Area. We talk about his inter...
Kelly McKernan: AI and the Fight for Artists Rights- Ep. 290
26 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week I speak with fine artist and illustrator Kelly McKernan! We talk about a LOT of different topics including their schooling, photography, tea...
Dan Fisher- Ep 289
19 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week we have Dan Fisher return to the podcast to talk about his upcoming show at Skull and Snake Tattoo called "Inhabitants" (also showing are Mi...
Alex Pardee- Ep. 288
12 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week I interview the one and only Alex Pardee! I've known Alex for over 20 years now but have never gotten to delve into his background and life ...
Dave Cooper- Ep. 287
28 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week I interview the legendary artist, Dave Cooper! Dave was a big influence on me early on in my oil painting career and his work is truly visio...
David Meng- Ep. 286
21 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week I finally have the incredible creature designer/sculptor/illustrator David Meng on the show! We discuss how he got into the film industry, h...
Ash Darq- Ep. 285
14 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week I interview visionary dark artist Ash Darq! We talk about her creative childhood, getting serious as a visual artist a bit later than usual ...
Carrie Ann Baade- Ep. 284
24 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Artist Carrie Ann Baade returns to talk about her beautiful new art book "Scissors and Tears". We discuss: Polish bugs, Beksinski, being an art profes...
Martin Darkside- Ep. 283
17 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Artist Martin Darkside returns to talk about his new show of dark art still life oil paintings at Skull and Snake tattoo called "Ritual"! We discuss: ...
Skinner- Ep. 282
10 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Finally....the return of Skinner to the podcast! I had a feeling that this would be a really good episode and I was not disappointed! We talk: mental ...
Brett Herman- Ep2 281
03 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week I catch up with tattooer and painter Brett Herman. We talk about his childhood in Colorado, going to California to be a rock star, working m...