XO Rad Magical 2- Ep. 380

XO Rad Magical 2- Ep. 380

Author: Sponsored by Chet Zar LLC April 1, 2026 Duration: 1:24:35
Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrQBJayd-dfarbUOFS5m7hQ/join Or join the DAS Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/DarkArtSociety PLEASE LIKE/SHARE/SUBSCRIBE!!! This week I speak once again to the amazing XO Rad Magical- aka Christopher Grant- about his incredible journey as an artist living with schizophrenia. We spoke so much about schizophrenia last time that I wanted to chat about his artwork and process more, which we covered...and much more! Always great to catch up with XO RAD MAGICAL! Christopher's links: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/xoradmagical/posts TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@xoradmagical?lang=en Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/xoradmagical/ Linktree: https://linktr.ee/xoradmagical?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=312b06fa-18c9-4e3f-bbf2-8bdd46571262 The Dark Art Society Podcast is produced by Chet Zar. Become an Official Member of the Dark Art Society: https://www.patreon.com/DarkArtSociety Chet’s Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ChetZar Our sponsors: Beautiful Bizarre Art Prize Entries are now open for the 2026 Beautiful Bizarre Art Prize and there is over $76,000 worth of cash and prizes to win.   The Beautiful Bizarre Art Prize now has seven award categories that you can enter. The Sculpture, Photography, Digital Art, Drawing and Painting awards. They also have a separate Emerging Artist award – plus the new Imaginative Realism award as well!   You don’t need to submit a physical artwork - just enter online via their website.   As well as cash and product prizes, winners will also be invited to exhibit in the Beautiful Bizarre Magazine exhibition at Modern Eden Gallery in San Francisco in November 2026.   Better yet - the Beautiful Bizarre team guarantee that they look at every single entry! This is a great way to get on their radar for future opportunities too. They are also sharing many entries on their social media and online blogs until entries close on 17th July.    For more information and to enter, go to beautifulbizarreartprize.art The Skull Shoppe: https://www.SkullShoppe.com ----- The Dark Art Society Podcast is produced by Chet Zar. Become an Official Member of the Dark Art Society: https://www.patreon.com/DarkArtSociety Chet’s Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ChetZar The Dark Art Society Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/darkartsociety Official Dark Art Society Website: https://www.darkartsociety.com The Dark Art Society Podcast is now available in a variety of places, including the following platforms: SoundCloud: @darkartsociety iTunes: https://apple.co/2gMNUfM Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=134626&refid=stpr Podbay: https://podbay.fm/show/1215146981 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrQBJayd-dfarbUOFS5m7hQ https://DarkArtSociety.com Copyright Chet Zar LLC 2026

Step into a space where the shadows hold as much meaning as the light. The Dark Art Society Podcast with Chet Zar is a series of long-form conversations guided by the renowned dark artist himself, exploring the creative and philosophical currents that flow through the unconventional. These discussions feel less like interviews and more like you’ve been invited into a studio late at night, where ideas are allowed to wander and collide. You’ll hear deep dives into the inspirations behind dark art and culture, but the dialogue naturally expands to encompass literature, film, music, and the strange intersections of philosophy, dreams, and the paranormal. The tone is organic and meandering, purposefully avoiding simple answers in favor of more complex, personal reflections. Sponsored by Chet Zar LLC, this podcast invites you to settle in and listen as artists, thinkers, and creators discuss the role of magick, mystery, and the macabre in understanding our world. It’s an ongoing exploration for those curious about the textures of reality often left unexamined, offering a perspective that is both niche and profoundly expansive. Each episode is a unique journey, so find a comfortable spot and prepare to peer into the fascinating depths that these conversations uncover.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

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