Eric, Wendy, and Shinjini break down the first third of “Circe,” the longest and arguably strangest episode of Ulysses. Along the way, they discuss Bloom's best friend (a bar of soap), naughty letters, Venuses in Furs, the unconscious of the text, and just who—if anyone—understands any of what is happening.

Also, Eric and Shinjini discover just how talented of an actor Wendy is.

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Like “Circe” itself, Wendy got referential and sing-songy in this one:

Eric, although similarly referential, focused on cinema:

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