The Dark Corner Podcast

The Dark Corner Podcast

By David and Brandi JackolaTV & Film
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The Dark Corner Podcast episodes

  • XVI Tower

    In this episode of The Dark Corner, Brandi joins Dave to talk about The Tower. That is, they discuss the sixteenth card of the tarot. For instance, they describe the imagery of the card. Moreover, they touch upon numerology and astrology. For example, the card is ruled by the planet, Mars. On top of that, they address how The Tower applies in fiction and real life.


    In reviews, we take a first look at the newest MARVEL role-playing game. Speaking of multiverses, we also watch Spider-man: No Way Home and Everything, Everywhere, All at Once. In musicals, we review Come From Away and Assassins. We also discuss the television show, Our Flag Means Death.

    For the Dark Track, Every New Dead Ghost performs Assassin from Insanity (Live). Every New Dead Ghost played post punk band gothic rock from the late '80s to early '90s.

    Finally, we shout out some friends. Dave shouts out @equaloppdork on Twitter. Brandi shouts out her Star Trek buddy, Bruce Gibson. 

    1 hr 22 min
  • Disco Elysium

    In this episode of the Dark Corner, Dave takes an intensive dive into Disco Elysium. That is, he talks about the ins and outs of this groundbreaking video game. For instance, he comments on the text based adventure like interface of police interviews. Moreover, he explores the process of rebuilding memories by populating the Thought Cabinet. On top of that, Dave describes the art direction in the game. For example, he shines a light on both the painterly design and the use of color coded statistics. However, all the while Dave avoids major spoilers. Disco Elysium is a murder mystery. However, the murderer is not the only reveal this game has to offer.


    In reviews, Dave shares his thoughts on Star Trek: Picard. Hey also presents his haul for Bandcamp Friday. For instance, he briefly reviewed the music from the likes of Klingon Pop Warrior, GGGOLDDD, and Neformat Family records. Additionally, the Dark Track of the episode is Thee Forgetting Room by Seeming from SOL: The Self-Banishment Ritual. Dave also plays a promo for the Staggering Stories podcast. 

    1 hr 37 min
  • Straight No Chaser

    In this episode of The Dark Corner, Brandi joins Dave to talk about her favorite a cappella group, Straight No Chaser. Brandi recounts the groups beginnings in Indiana. Furthermore, she tracks their progress and eventual signing to Atlantic Records. Moreover, she reviews bits of their various albums and EPs. Meanwhile, we tie it all in with our having attended their recent tour.


    In reviews we watch 24 Hour Party People, Brandi plays Ghostwire: Tokyo, and Dave plays through Disco Elysium for the third time. Also, we speak briefly about the second season of Dungeons & D.A.D.D.I.E.S. The dark track is a cover of Joy Divvision's Atmosphere as performed by German gothic rock band, Golden Apes. Find it on Structures [The Inner Scars].

    Finally, we shout out some folks we like. Dave honors post-industrial project, Ignore That Door, while Brandi pays respect to Randy Stine of Straight No Chaser.

    1 hr 23 min
  • Musical Tarot Devil

    In this bonus episode of The Dark Corner inspired by The Devil card of The Tarot, DJ Evil Dave presents ten songs related to its different meaning. Primarily, he choses songs from the industrial genre. However, he includes a couple of gothic tracks as well. Furthermore, Dave covers a few items overlooked in a previous recording. Namely, this includes representations of the devil in pop culture. Provided below is the playlist with links to the songs or albums whenever possible.


    1 Obsession by Neuroactive from Morphology (Redux)
    2 Addict by Hydrocyanic from Insomnia
    3 Instincts by Bootblacks from Narrowed
    4 Lust (Demo) by DROWND from ARMALYTE XX
    5 Animal In You by Black Buttercups from The British Post​​-​​Gothic You Should Know
    6 Dependence by Freaky Mind from Surrogate
    7 The Devil Made Me Do It by Implant from I Don't Trust the Machines EP
    8 Demonstracyia by Fla Vector from RED
    9 Evil (_the boundless_ Remix) by Big Time Kill from Shock and Awe - The Remixes
    10 In Chains  feat. F7 (Synth Edit) by N-616 from Face The Beat: Session 5

    Music has been provided by the artists or the record labels through promotional means.


    52 min
  • XV Devil

    In this episode of The Dark Corner, Dave struggles with cold brain and tiredness when discussing the fifteenth card of the tarot, The Devil. As usual, he describes the symbology of the card's image. Mainly, this consists of human bondage and primal desires. Moreover, he illustrates how the card relates to other cards of the tarot numerologically. On top of that, he shows how The Devil appears in the hero's journey and how different artists depict the figure in tarot decks.


    In news, Brandi and Dave attend a live performance of male a cappella group, Straight No Chaser. Also, Dave reviews more of Yakuza: Like a Dragon. However, he also starts a new game, the gamebreaking and weird Disco Elysium. For movie night, Brandi and Dave watch the Harmon, Schrab, and Pettler penned Monster House. 

    The Dark Track of the episode is Devil in Me by Legend from the album, Fearless on Artoffact Records. While Artoffact is a record label in Canada, the dark, electronic band, Legend, calls Iceland home.

    57 min
  • Return to Oz

    Brandi returns to The Dark Corner to talk about Return to Oz. That is, we talk at length about the sequel to The Wizard of Oz starring Fairuza Balk. Furthermore, we address the nightmare inducing art direction. This includes Jack Pumpkinhead, an obvious inspiration for Jack Skellington.


    In news, Brandi adopts a new life path which requires us to cook more often. Also, she receives a promotion within STARFLEET International. In reviews, we watch Peacemaker and Vox Machina, both violent and vulgar yet entertaining television programs. Additionally, we talk video games. Brandi plays the adorable Cat Quest. Meanwhile, Dave climbs his way up from the bottom in Yakuza: Like a Dragon.

    The Dark Track is Nightmare by The Glass House Museum from Tales From The Aftermath. This British gothic rock band features Joe and Jon Cummings on guitars and vocals as well as Lee Meadows, DJ Batboy Slim himself, on bass.

    Finally, we shout out our friends, Lt. Colonel Adam Reiss of STARFLEET International and the musician, Unwoman. 

    1 hr 31 min
  • EBM Day Special 2022

    As the 24th of February approaches, DJ Evil Dave compiles 24 songs from his library of Electronic Body Music. First, he presents a brief description of EBM and its many offshoots. Moreover, he reveals how he arrived at the theme of machines and discloses a new method for creating smoother transitions. Following is the list of featured songs.


    1. Fight The Machine by Siva Six from matriXX - 20 Years of Alfa Matrix
    2. I Don't Trust The Machine by Implant from I Don't Trust The Machine EP
    3. Rain Machine by Dead When I Found Her from Industrial Music Sampler 2
    4. Mechanism by Front Line Assembly from WarMech
    5. Cold Machine [Assemblage 23 Remix] by Bow Ever Down from Let It Burn
    6. Maschinen sind treu (Robot-Mix) by RECTOR SCANNER from Der Dichter und die Frau EP
    7. Machine by Diversant:13 from Blood, Heroes & Dark Zeroes
    8. Machine by KANGA from KANGA
    9. Dress machine by SIN.SIN from Matrix Downloaded 008
    10. Maschinenmenschen by G.I.E.Z. from RETROGRAD
    11. Mercy Machine (97 Remodel) by ATTRITION from In Dark Dreams: 1980 - 2015
    12. the mechanics of a broken body by daddybear from Undustrial Records vs. Tigersquawk Records
    13. Machine reMix by [Sick Jokes] by Black Needle Noise with Attasalina from Tigersquawk vs. COP International
    14. Biomechanik (Remix by Das(X)Periment) by STAHLSCHLAG from Freizeitlärm 3.0
    15. The Machine (2019 Remaster) by Cellmod from The Dissident
    16. Mechanisch by Seelennacht from Zeitenwende
    17. The Machine Conquerors by DeZtructor from Infraschall Vol.2 CD2
    18. Butene Machines by Studio-X from Here to Stay EP
    19. Nerves Connected To Machine by Droid Sector Decay from Face The Beat: Session 2
    20. Man Or Machine by Cosmic Armchair from Matrix Downloaded 010
    21. Machinery by Flatline from Enjoy the Noise
    22. Mother Machine by Hatech from Psicotropicodelia Music Vol. 3.1: Psicotropic
    23. Machinemade Human by Switchface from DEMOlition Part One
    24. The Mechanic by VTG from Dance Floor Game

    All songs were submitted by the artist or the label or were offered for free as a promotional item.

    1 hr 55 min
  • Water Tiger Year

    In this episode of The Dark Corner, DJ Evil Dave celebrates the lunar new year. That is, February 1st welcomes in the Year of the Water Tiger. Therefore, Dave relates the story of how the tiger became one of the twelve animals of the zodiac. Moreover, he reveals the secret to how the tiger got its stripes. Also, from whom did the tiger learn to hunt? What significance has the markings on the tiger's forehead? What are the typical traits of those born in the Year of the Tiger. Additionally, how is the tiger when it comes to romance? Also, what makes the Water Tiger different from the other elements?

    Before that, Dave talks about subcultural appropriation and the goth scene. For instance, fashion magazines time and again claim to have rediscovered the goth look that frankly never left. Speaking of the goth scene, Dave shares some thoughts regarding the "evil" look for hologram Janeway in Star Trek Prodigy. Also in reviews, Dave talks about Titans and Doom Patrol. Furthermore, Dave and Brandi watched Not Another Teen Movie for movie night.


    The Dark Track is Power Elite by Diversant:13 from Ode To Inhumanity. Unlike many other songs by this artist, this slice of dark electro from Belarus features vocals in English.

    For the unsponsored ad break, Dave shares a promo for The Greatest Generation, a Star Trek podcast by a couple of hosts slightly embarrassed to have a Star Trek podcast. 

    1 hr 3 min
  • Making Bloody Playlists

    In this episode of The Dark Corner, DJ Evil Dave reveals his process for making playlists. For instance, he describes how he finds inspiration. Also, he goes step by step through the basic process of uploading and layering tracks. Finally, he showcases the results of those steps in a new playlist, the songs of which are listed below.

    1. Blood by Luna Reign from Wrapped By Bats VOL 1

    2. My Lover's Blood by The Womb from Britpop
    3. Blood in the Saddle of my Heart - Unplugged by Walter Sickert & The Army of Broken Toys from THE CUTTING HORSE
    4. Blood of the Titans by Dawn of Ashes from The Antinomian
    5. Bloodthirsty by Decree from Fateless
    6. Benjamite Bloodline by LEGEND from Fearless
    7. Bloodless by Kuadrumana from The Gamodeme
    8. Blood Under The Bridge by BlackieBlueBird from Ghost River
    9. Blood and Milk by Saltillo from Ganglion
    10. drowning in my own blood by silence in machine from Bl00D-LU5T

    56 min
  • Musical Tarot Temperance

    In this episode of The Dark Corner, DJ Evil Dave guides you on a musical tour through the fourteenth card of the tarot. That is, inspired by Temperance, he compiles and mixes ten songs from his library. Moreover, he explains how the meaning of Temperance could have been illustrated in the Star Wars sequels. Also, he responds to criticism online for presenting a number of music themed houses on Twitter. Following is the playlist presented in this episode.


    1. Pouring Down by cultureculture from cultureculture EP 2014
    2. Art + Technology (Musicocoon Remix) by Metroland from Matrix Downloaded 005
    3. the flow of our spirit by Black Tape For A Blue Girl from with a million tear-stained memories
    4. The Whisper Of Angels by Karuss from SYNTHEMATIKA FOUR
    5. Sobersides by Niteffect from Electric Waste
    6. Patience & Fortitude by Seeming from Silent DiscoVery
    7. Assimilated by amGod from Matrix Downloaded 003
    8. When Worlds Collide (Wicked Radio Edit) by Mentallo & The Fixer from Matrix Downloaded 004
    9. on feathered wings by The Silence Industry from ​​tsi (the hidden album)
    10. blend by The Search from The Silverslut

    Finally, Dave hints at episode topics. Meanwhile, he talks about compiling playlists for future episodes.

    56 min

About The Dark Corner Podcast

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The Dark Corner is DJ Evil Dave and Lieutenant Commander Brandi Jackola of STARFLEET International. We're a couple of goths living in Utah, the nerdiest state in the union. As such, we cover pop…