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A discussion podcast centered around the works of Thomas Pynchon

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Got to see him a couple years ago in San Antonio. Genuinely one of the best nights of my life. Enjoy!

07.03.2026 01:46 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Please know that we are testing this to try and generate enough to pay for someone to run the production/editing side of the show as my schedule is getting too busy to accommodate getting it done on time, all the time. I’ve taken ads off, but the subscription will be available going forward. Thanks!

02.03.2026 15:44 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Ok, the Apple Podcasts subscription issue has been half fixed and half… not so much. If you are interested in doing a year-long subscription, the price point is listed incorrectly right now and will be fixed (i.e. increased) on the 4th to be $24.99 for a full year

02.03.2026 15:44 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Our first episode proper on Infinite Jest is out. Grab a large wooden spoon and some granola before you give it a listen

01.03.2026 11:37 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
DAMAG3 - TH3 iMAG3 OF GOD (feat. Lex Bratcher, Figgy Baby & Jamal Malachi)
DAMAG3 - TH3 iMAG3 OF GOD (feat. Lex Bratcher, Figgy Baby & Jamal Malachi) YouTube video by DAMAG3

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28.02.2026 01:07 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
No Wave, Downtown Myths & Why Sonic Youth Embraced Dissonance | Questlove Show
No Wave, Downtown Myths & Why Sonic Youth Embraced Dissonance | Questlove Show YouTube video by QLS

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25.02.2026 11:40 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Doing a β€œFranklin Expedition to find the North-West Passage” trio:

The Rifles - William Vollmann
Erebus - Michael Palin
The Terror - Dan Simmons

23.02.2026 00:37 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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100 Notable African Books of 2025 Explore African Literature

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21.02.2026 03:26 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Thomas Pynchon Saw American Fascism Coming The elusive author of paranoid, absurdist novels looks more and more prescient these days.

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17.02.2026 11:01 πŸ‘ 34 πŸ” 11 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 2

@alexjennings.bsky.social I just finished my second reading of The Ballad of Perilous Graves (this time with a wonderfully NOLA-jazz playlist in the background) and loved it just as much as the first time. When are we getting another novel from you?!

16.02.2026 02:25 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Due to various health-related issues (don’t worry, it’s nothing serious), we are postponing our next episode. We’ll be back once we’re all back to full health

15.02.2026 18:01 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

We’re discussing having a zine to go along with the show and want to know if there is sufficient interest from the audience to enable us to do it. Most likely, it would be a quarterly publication that would be sent to subscribers (likely through Ko-Fi) with various writings from all of us. Thoughts?

14.02.2026 19:01 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

In the immortal words of Chunt, β€œmore details, please”

14.02.2026 01:48 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I reject absolutely revenge, aggression, and retaliation. The foundation of such a method... is love. I love you Sheriff Truman.”

Albert Rosenfeld - Twin Peaks

13.02.2026 23:16 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

β€œWhile I will admit to a certain cynicism, the fact is that I am a naysayer and hatchetman in the fight against violence. I pride myself in taking a punch and I'll gladly take another because I choose to live my life in the company of Gandhi and King. My concerns are global...

13.02.2026 23:16 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Currently working on getting our Apple Podcasts subscription set up, which is proving more difficult than I had anticipated. Hopefully I will have it up and running in the next few days and subscribers will get ad-free episodes and early access to our Infinite Jest episodes (a week early)

13.02.2026 01:47 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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@bookforum.bsky.social Just got my first issue and saw the cover! Can’t wait to read it!

10.02.2026 23:11 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Kate and I just finished recording for our first episode proper on Infinite Jest (pages 1-105) and had a blast. The episode will be out one week early for Apple Podcasts subscribers and for everyone else on 01 March 2026

09.02.2026 01:27 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Trans woman, wonderfully anti-establishment, great hip-hop lyricist. Tickets are like $20. Go see her if you can.

07.02.2026 12:47 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Death Benefit β€” Ghost Parachute The neighbor, Lyle, he was a plumber, and also an action junkie. He’d bet on anything. Eagle sightings. If any of the kids would get a skinned knee that day. Whether he could convince the teetotalers ...

Ghost Parachute always brings it, so I'm extra honored this piece will be in their forthcoming anthology!

ghostparachute.com/issue/august...

05.02.2026 02:32 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Brennan's Most Important Monologue
Brennan's Most Important Monologue YouTube video by Dimension 20 Shorts

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02.02.2026 23:54 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Due to an ID10T error, the intro episode for Infinite Jest was not made available on YouTube until now. Or soon-ish. I just uploaded it. Sorry!

01.02.2026 13:44 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

β€œProudly present” should never precede anything made by AI

01.02.2026 12:26 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

@leafbyleaf.bsky.social we’d love to have you on the show to discuss Against the Day since we are coming up to the end of Part II. Let me know if you’re interested and available!

29.01.2026 03:37 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Aw, man

27.01.2026 21:35 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Stand With Minnesota Donation Directory Stand With Minnesota is a hub for supporting, learning, and taking action to support Minnesotans impacted by ICE and federal enforcement.

If you are looking for ways to help out in Minnesota, this directory provides a list of organizations and causes, from protest support to legal aid to direct contributions to families. Please consider donating and do share widely.

www.standwithminnesota.com

26.01.2026 22:59 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Fuck those hired goons and the dipshits who support them. Keep fighting the good fight!

26.01.2026 00:19 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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@razorcake.bsky.social has a really cool interview with Travis Millard, who details doing some work for PTA’s Inherent Vice

25.01.2026 20:09 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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22.01.2026 00:32 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Was lucky enough to land tickets to see Taskmaster live in Philly

20.01.2026 00:17 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0