Mapping the Zone: A Thomas Pynchon discussion podcast

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Mapping the Zone: A Thomas Pynchon discussion podcast episodes

July 01 Infinite Jest: Il ne faut plus qu'on pursuive le bonheur
How is a book this long, still this good, this far in? Gately gets a job, Marathe and Steeply converse and wax philosophical, and a young JOI helps his dad move a mattress. Put your empty glass of peppered tomato juice down somewhere and join us in this latest episode.
Next episode: Pages 503-601 (ending at “Orin’s smile wasn’t as cool as he though as he told the seated figure that that was a matter of opinion.”)
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Books: Forget the Alamo, by Bryan Burrough, Chris Tomlinson, and Jason Stanford; David Foster Wallace's Infinite Jest: A Reader's Guide, by Stephen J. Burn; A Reader's Companion to Infinite Jest, by Robert Bell and William Dowling; Elegant Complexity: A Study of David Foster Wallce's Infinite Jest, by Greg Carlise
Film/TV: Short Cuts (dir. Robert Altman, 1993)
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2 hr 36 min
June 01 Infinite Jest: "Like Last Time, Only Moreso"
Next episode: Pages 410 - 503 (ending at “This was how I first became interested in the possibilities of annulation.”)
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Film/TV: Twin Peaks: The Return (2017; dir. David Lynch)
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3 hr 10 min
May 29 Bonus Episode - Billy Woods "Hiding Places"
Finally wrapping up our hiatus episodes, Will is back, and he's stirring the pot again. Inside, listeners will find a lyrical brief on billy woods & Kenny Segal's Hiding Places, making this a meaningful step in the evolution of our show, as it lasts longer than the subject matter. The better thing to do may be to just listen to the album. You know you want to.
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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As always, thanks so much for listening!
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1 hr 2 min
May 22 Bonus Episode - The Franchiser by Stanley Elkin
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As always, thanks so much for listening!
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51 min
May 15 Bonus Episode - R.A. Lafferty
On this week's bonus episode, Luke discusses the short stories, novels, and life of R.A. Lafferty. Give it a listen? Yeah, you should.
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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You can also subscribe to the show on Apple Podcasts to get early access to our Infinite Jest series as well as any other bonus episodes/series we do down the road (or just to support us!)
As always, thanks so much for listening!
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Show art by Brad Wetzel: @bradspersecond (on IG and Reddit)bradspersecond.com
34 min
May 08 Bonus Episode - Girls to the Front: The True Story of the Riot Grrrl Revolution (w/ Sara Marcus)
In the first of our series of bonus episodes in-between parts 2 and 3 of Against the Day, we talk with Sara Marcus about her 2010 book about the Riot Grrrl movement. We discuss the bands, the music, the zines, and the revolution itself.
If you're looking to hear Riot Grrrl music, I've compiled a playlist (see below) of bands and artists who were either part of the movement or who I feel are carrying the torch of those women into the 21st century. You don't need Tidal to play it; the playlist will open in any streaming platform.
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
You can also subscribe to the show on Apple Podcasts to get early access to our Infinite Jest series as well as any other bonus episodes/series we do down the road (or just to support us!)
If you enjoyed our discussion, please check out the following media that relates to these chapters:
Music: https://tidal.com/playlist/05b96c9e-0a9c-40b2-a200-8e36e5215b29
As always, thanks so much for listening!
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Show art by Brad Wetzel: @bradspersecond (on IG and Reddit)bradspersecond.com
1 hr 16 min
May 01 Infinite Jest: "I just need to put the book down and go for a walk"
It's a beautifully tragic series of scenes we get with this section of the book. While this is some of the best writing in the novel, thus far, it's also tremendously upsetting and hard to get through. There's still plenty of humor and weirdness to be found, so join us as we talk about the ups ad downs of this motley cast of characters.
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
As always, thanks so much for listening!
Email: ⁠[email protected]⁠
Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/mappingthezone.bsky.social
Twitter: https://twitter.com/pynchonpod
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mappingthezonepodcast/
Merch: mapping-the-zone.myspreadshop.com
Show art by Brad Wetzel: @bradspersecond (on IG and Reddit)bradspersecond.com
3 hr 44 min
April 24 Slow Learner: Low-lands
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
You can also subscribe to the show on Apple Podcasts to get early access to our Infinite Jest series as well as any other bonus episodes/series we do down the road (or just to support us!)
As always, thanks so much for listening!
Email: ⁠[email protected]⁠
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Edited by: Max
Show art by Brad Wetzel: @bradspersecond (on IG and Reddit)bradspersecond.com
1 hr 16 min
April 10 Against the Day: Part 2 Wrap Up (w/ Brett Biebel)
It's been nearly a year and a half since we started covering Against the Day and we've finally come to the end of Part 2, Iceland Spar! With us for this wrap-up is friend of the show (and basically the fifth host) Brett Biebel who chats with us about what makes Against the Day such an incredible work of fiction and what we love so much about it (so far).
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
You can also subscribe to the show on Apple Podcasts to get early access to our Infinite Jest series as well as any other bonus episodes/series we do down the road (or just to support us!)
As always, thanks so much for listening!
Email: ⁠[email protected]⁠
Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/mappingthezone.bsky.social
Twitter: https://twitter.com/pynchonpod
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mappingthezonepodcast/
Merch: mapping-the-zone.myspreadshop.com
Show art by Brad Wetzel: @bradspersecond (on IG and Reddit)bradspersecond.com
2 hr 4 min
April 08 Infinite Jest: "Mmmyellow?"
The story begins to take more shape, the characters are becoming more dynamic, and the world is making as much sense as it can in this section of the book. Join us as we talk about the importance of Marathe's conversation with Steeply, Americanisms, the haunting backstory of Himself, and so much more.
Next episode: Pages 306 - 410
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:
As always, thanks so much for listening!
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Twitter: https://twitter.com/pynchonpod
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Show art by Brad Wetzel: @bradspersecond (on IG and Reddit)bradspersecond.com
2 hr 43 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…