Mapping the Zone: A Thomas Pynchon discussion podcast

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Mapping the Zone: A Thomas Pynchon discussion podcast episodes

October 23 Against the Day: Ch. 45-47
Far from too soon, we rendezvous with Stray, in following Frank's happenstance ramblings among the rebels of northern Mexico. Similarly, across the sea, we catch up with Reef, who runs into Ruperta, and each scene lays our hosts ready for such lovely conversation about the characters and lush surroundings... What more could you want?
Next episode: Ch. 48-49 (661-693)
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Editing/production by Max
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3 hr 25 min
October 09 Against the Day: Ch. 43-44
After these last few episodes, it's starting to feel like these guys are the ones with their heads full of gas! At least this time they made it through more than the one chapter, but, crud, The Slow and the Stupefied is on later, might have to cut it off if they spend too much longer on this 'historical context'. Fewer mathematicians, more jelly doughnuts, puh-leeze! Why do I bother even complaining at this point...
Next episode: Ch. 45-47 (p. 637-653)
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Editing/production by Max
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3 hr 43 min
September 25 Against the Day: Ch. 42
At last, somewhere rational, even on a map, Göttingen! What a lovely place to set the scene for romance for Kit, and to finally get to know the real star of the show, Yashmeen. Oh, o-oh. Never mind. Is it all just history and math, now? Wow. Great job, with the "podcast dedicated to books" there.
Next episode: Ch. 43-44 (p. 605-637)
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Editing/production by Max
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4 hr 42 min
September 11 Bonus Episode - Heather Parry
Visit Heather Parry's Substack (general observations on eggs): https://substack.com/@heatherparry
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https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/salmons-run/id6789264747
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Editing/production by Max
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1 hr 17 min
September 01 Infinite Jest: "The Powdered Milk Fiasco"
Next episode: Pages 698-808 (ending at “...his face unspeakable”)
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3 hr 27 min
August 28 Against the Day: Ch. 40-41
That—over there! Is it... the Q weapon? Wait, what's it do, anyway? What has the Hanseatic League got to do with a 20-sided die now? Where is Dally? Hold it, who is she kissing? Ugh, my head. Pairing recommendation: an NSAID
Next episode: Ch. 42-43 (p. 589-615)
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If you enjoyed our discussion, please check out the following media that relates to these chapters:
Books: M. Son of the Century by Antonio Scurati
TV: Mussolini: Son of the Century
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Editing/production by Max
Show art by Brad Wetzel: @bradspersecond (on IG and Reddit) bradspersecond.com
3 hr 58 min
August 21 Bonus Episode: Adaptations (and The Odyssey... a bit)
We like to talk, so we thought we'd record ourselves yapping about the Christopher Nolan adaptation of The Odyssey (and adaptations in general).
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Editing/production by Max
Show art by Brad Wetzel: @bradspersecond (on IG and Reddit) bradspersecond.com
1 hr 20 min
August 14 Against the Day: Ch. 38-39
While the lines have been set since the first pages of this novel, it seems some of our hosts feel it's only recently fully caught wind in its sails, and the lot of them seem pleased as punch. What that means for you, dear listener, is plenty of history, of course! Really, what would you do without us?
Next episode: Ch. 40-41 (p. 557-588)
If you like what we're doing and want to support the show, please consider making a donation on Ko-Fi. Funds we receive will be used to upgrade equipment, pay hosting fees, and help make the show better.
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https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/salmons-run/id6789264747
As always, thanks so much for listening!
Email: ⁠[email protected]⁠
Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/mappingthezone.bsky.social
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Editing/production by Max
Show art by Brad Wetzel: @bradspersecond (on IG and Reddit) bradspersecond.com
3 hr 20 min
August 01 Infinite Jest: "I always end up finding more than I thought I would"
Another month means another 100ish page section of Infinite Jest! This month features uncomfortable hugs, uncomfortable drugs, Randy Lenz being the absolute worst, Michael Pemulis being close to the absolute worst, and more backstory than you can shake a large wooden spoon ideal for eating granola with at.
Next episode: Pages 601 - 698 (ending at “She could barely stand to think about them, even at the best of times, which the present was not.”)
If you like what we're doing and want to support the show, please consider making a donation on Ko-Fi. Funds we receive will be used to upgrade equipment, pay hosting fees, and help make the show better.
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If you enjoyed our discussion, please check out the following media that relates to these chapters:
Books: The Chaos Machine by Max Fisher
Film/TV: The Wire (HBO)
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3 hr 25 min
July 31 Against the Day: Ch. 36-37
For the first time, listen to the crew of your fair show abdicate their preferred fine-toothed approach! Is it fair? You be the judge! Are you offended? Tell us! Engage! Engage like your lives depend on it! But worry not, kind audience, for the "Stupendica" and its ports of call are so historically salient to satisfy any apparently-endless craving for contextualization and discussion. Bon appetit!
Next episode: Ch. 38-39 (p. 525-557)
If you like what we're doing and want to support the show, please consider making a donation on Ko-Fi. Funds we receive will be used to upgrade equipment, pay hosting fees, and help make the show better.
https://ko-fi.com/mappingthezone
If you enjoyed our discussion, please check out the following media that relates to these chapters:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/salmons-run/id6789264747
As always, thanks so much for listening!
Email: ⁠[email protected]⁠
Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/mappingthezone.bsky.social
Twitter: https://twitter.com/pynchonpod
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Editing/production by Max
Show art by Brad Wetzel: @bradspersecond (on IG and Reddit) bradspersecond.com
2 hr 46 min

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Each episode, we take a deep-dive into the book we are focusing on—we explore the references, characters, plot, and everything in between from a non-scholarly point of view. We are just four fans who…