Pynchon in Public Podcast

05.23: Bleeding Edge

In which we finished our discussion of Thomas Pynchon’s Bleeding Edge with this capstone episode looking back at the entire book.

And stayed tuned through the end, where we announce which book we’ll tackle next season!

05.22: Bleeding Edge

In which we wrap up the book with a look at the final two chapters, 40 and 41.

In the event that, unlike Liam, you’re okay with bagpipes and want to hear Candle in the Wind, you can find that here.

And here’s an example of the great Scottish poet, Ewan McTaegle.

 

05.21: Bleeding Edge

In which we examine chapters 38 and 39 of Bleeding Edge, and go deep into some Mayan mythology just for fun.

Aug mentions the Fantod Pack, a tarot deck by Edward Gorey. Here’s a write-up about it. You can also order it from his website.

05.20: Bleeding Edge

In which we set out to look at chapters 37 and 38 of Bleeding Edge, but only get to chapter 37.

And a note here that there was some internet trouble on the day we recorded. Surely it was Them.

05.19: Bleeding Edge

In which we have a look at chapters 35 and 36 of Thomas Pynchon’s Bleeding Edge.

Notes

Just an NB here that’s Michelle little one joins us on this episode. There’s maybe a little more background noise than usual, though how can you tell?

Bo mentions seeing Tom Clancy on CNN during the 9/11 coverage. You can have a look at it here.

05.18: Bleeding Edge

In which we discuss chapters 33 and 34 of Thomas Pynchon’s Bleeding Edge.

Bo mentions the cover of a post-11 September from an issue of DC comics episode.

05.17: Bleeding Edge

In which we discuss chapters 31 and 32 of Thomas Pynchon’s Bleeding Edge.

Shownotes:

Paloa mentions a video when talking about the Global Consciousness Project. You can find it on YouTube.

05.16: Bleeding Edge

In which we mean to look at chapters 30 and 31, but only get through chapter 30. But that’s okay; we have a nice discussion about irony, Pynchon, and David Foster Wallace.

Shownotes:

Alan mentions the book The Power Broker, which you can find it at Amazon.

05.15: Bleeding Edge

In which we examine chapters 28 and 29 of Thomas Pynchon’s Bleeding Edge.

05.14: Bleeding Edge

In which we take a little break and interview a…rather odd fellow.

If you want to catch Young Southpaw live, here are some upcoming appearances:

* April 8th – Drexler’s – New York, NY

* April 11th – Comix Comedy Club, Mohegan Sun – Uncasville, CT

* April 20th – Broadway Comedy Club – New York, NY – 5 PM

* April 27th – Broadway Comedy Club – New York, NY – 7 PM

* May 10th – Broadway Comedy Club – New York, NY – 9 PM

* May 18th – Broadway Comedy Club – New York, NY – 7:45 PM

You can also check out his website and podcast.