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Mapping the Zone: A Thomas Pynchon discussion podcast

Mapping the Zone: A Thomas Pynchon discussion podcast

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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 love these books and can talk about them endlessly.Thomas Pynchon books discussed here! Art Literary History & Criticism
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  • Infinite Jest: Eating Granola With A Large Wooden Spoon

    Infinite Jest: Eating Granola With A Large Wooden Spoon
    Mar 8 2026

    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:

    Interview with Michael Silverblatt: David Foster Wallace on Bookworm (1996-2006)YouTube · M.J. NichollsSep 22, 2021

    String Theory by David Foster Wallace

    As always, thanks so much for listening!

    Email: ⁠mappingthezonepod@gmail.com⁠

    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
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    2 hrs and 16 mins
  • Infinite Jest: Eating Granola With A Large Wooden Spoon (v 2.0)

    Infinite Jest: Eating Granola With A Large Wooden Spoon (v 2.0)
    Mar 5 2026

    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:

    Interview with Michael Silverblatt: David Foster Wallace on Bookworm (1996-2006)YouTube · M.J. NichollsSep 22, 2021

    String Theory by David Foster Wallace

    As always, thanks so much for listening!

    Email: ⁠mappingthezonepod@gmail.com⁠

    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
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    2 hrs and 16 mins
  • Introduction

    Introduction
    Mar 9 2023

    In this inaugural episode of Mapping the Zone, our hosts introduce themselves and discuss a few topics to provide some insight into who they are and what they love about the subject of this podcast, Thomas Pynchon. Also discussed is what listeners can expect of the show going forward and which of Pynchon's books they will discuss first.

    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: ⁠mappingthezonepod@gmail.com⁠

    Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/mappingthezone.bsky.social

    Twitter: https://twitter.com/pynchonpod

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mappingthezonepodcast/

    Show art by Brad Wetzel: @bradspersecond (on IG and Reddit) bradspersecond.com
    Show More Show Less
    29 mins
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