Pynchon in Public Podcast

After a daringly audacious and narrow escape from the Land Down Under (see PIPCast and the Dastardly Didgeridoo), the team heads back to the relative safety of northern latitudes to finish our discussion of chapter 9 of Thomas Pynchon’s first novel, V.

Recently returned from a far-off cultural expedition (see PIPCast and The Tasty Treats of Timbuktu), we settle in to finish our discussion of part 2 of chapter 9 of Thomas Pynchon’s first novel, V. We continue into part 3 just a bit as well. Shownotes below: Regarding Germany’s apology to the nation of Namibia for the genocide of hundreds of thousands of native peoples in the early 20th century: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-57279008. NPR’s story of the Phoebus Cartel, which we scooped them on years ago: https://www.npr.org/2019/03/27/707188193/the-phoebus-cartel.    

Returning from a summons into other-dimensional realms (see PIPcast and the Lugubrious Lawsuit), we begin a look at part 2 of chapter 9 in Thomas Pynchon’s first novel, V. Check out this site for a decent write-up of the D’Annunzio/Fiume story: https://www.historytoday.com/miscellanies/fiume-escapade

Returning from a summons into other-dimensional realms (see PIPcast and the Lugubrious Lawsuit), we begin a look at part 2 of chapter 9 in Thomas Pynchon’s first novel, V. Check out this site for a decent write-up of the D’Annunzio/Fiume story: https://www.historytoday.com/miscellanies/fiume-escapade

Back from a recent brouhaha at Brew-Ha-Ha Brewreies out in Boise (see PIPCast and the Hoppy Hilarity), our hopped-up crew talks though the first section of chapter 9 in Thomas Pynchon’s first novel, V. Shownotes with links below.\r\n\n\r\n\nThis is a map of Africa after it was divided up in the 1884 Conference of Berlin. \r\n\nIf you’re interesting in hearing one of the so-called “click languages” found in Namibia, check out this video.\r\n\nAug mentions an article called “Smoking Dope with Thomas Pynchon.” As of this posting, it’s available at the Pynchon Wiki.\r\n

Back from their fantastic adventures abroad (as told in The Pynchon In Public Podcast Meet the Huldufòlk), our intrepid team covers the chapter 8 of Thomas Pynchon’s first novel, V. Follow the links below for more information, reading, and/or rabbit holes.\r\n\nBefore you do that though, Aug has recently published an amazingly good book about his misadventure in search for a mythological bar in Berlin. You can find it here on Amazon. He’s also written an excellent article about the music scene in 1980s Berlin over at The Quietus.\r\n\n\r\n\nAlan mentions that the Rusty Spoon, Profane and the Crew’s hangout, is based on the White Horse Tavern in Manhattan.\r\n\nYou can read the article “Paranoid Style in American Politics,” by Richard Hofstadter here at Harpers.\r\n\nAug mentions the article “Smoking Dope with Thomas Pynchon.” The folks at the Pynchon wiki have it available.\r\n\n\r\n

In which we look at the final three sections of chapter seven in Thomas Pynchon’s first novel, V. Bo begins with a New York Times article by Ruth Bader Ginsburg. You can read it here. Aug mentions an interest piece on Pynchon in the Boston Review. Bo mentions another piece about Pynchon. Lastly, Aug mentions the book Stranger Than We Can Imagine, by John Higgs.

In which Bo sits down with with Michael from Drunk Pynchon for a chat in which many alcohol-related tales are told. And to celebrate having finished Bleeding Edge, Michael knocks a drink off his list with Bo – Hpnotiq. Spoiler alert: It’s better than vodka mixed with vegetable soup.

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.

05.12: Bleeding Edge In which we talk about 9/11 conspiracy theories and have a look at chapter 25.

05:11: Bleeding Edge In which we discuss chapters 23 and 24 of Thomas Pynchon’s Inherent Vice.We’ll be back in two weeks with a look at chapters 25 and 26. Shownotes: Alan talks about a book called IBM and the Nazis. Turns out the title is IBM and the Holocaust. You can find it here. Paola brings up the novel The Tattooist of Auschwitz. You can find that one here.