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Join co-hosts and good friends Patrick Fiorilli, Andrew Tillett, and Duri Long as they talk through, break down, and identify exciting new recipes from the works of one of American literature's foremost figures. Support us at patreon.com/PynchonPals
![Detail of The Annunciation, an oil painting by the Early Netherlandish master Jan van Eyck, from around 1434–1436. Via Wikipedia: "The picture depicts the Annunciation by the Archangel Gabriel to the Virgin Mary that she will bear the son of God (Luke 1:26–38). The inscription shows his words: AVE GRA PLENA ('Hail, full of grace...').[1] She modestly draws back and responds, ECCE ANCILLA D[OMI]NI ('Behold the handmaiden of the Lord').[2] The words appear upside down because they are directed to God and are therefore inscribed with a God's-eye view. The seven gifts of the Holy Spirit descend to her on seven rays of light from the upper window to the left, with the dove symbolizing the Holy Spirit following the same path; "[t]his is the moment God's plan for salvation is set in motion. Through Christ's human incarnation the old era of the Law is transformed into a new era of Grace"."](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:r67c7wkr5laig7sdvrtflxtr/bafkreidayj7a3ikev4cpaxr3pxdjgy5ehrc2ujydsxscik7nfpfhs4md5y)
Conspiracies are, if not unravelled, then at least tugged at in Pynchon Pals Episode 13: In which we wonder, what if this book was, like, six times as long? (The Crying of Lot 49 Ch. 6). Listen here: redcircle.com/shows/3c4720... See y'all in London, 1944, next time!
We're in the home stretch for the Crying of Lot 49! Listen now to Episode 12: “In which the Pynchon Pals retell Platonic dialogues and Porky Pig cartoons” (The Crying of Lot 49 Chs. 4-5) redcircle.com/shows/3c4720...
Pynchon Pals' first Patreon-exclusive bonus episode is up! We watched Paul Thomas Anderson's THE MASTER (2012) and talked about its relationship with V.. Kilroy, is that you? www.patreon.com/posts/bonus-...
Can we talk about the mail? We've been dying to talk about the mail. Pynchon Pals finally hits The Crying of Lot 49! Listen here or wherever you get your podcasts: redcircle.com/shows/3c4720...
strong Benny Profane vibes from Cooper Hoffman in these promo shots for the new Gregg Araki movie -- did we nail the fancast? podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1...
If you'd like to directly support the work we do at Pynchon Pals and get access to monthly bonus episodes like future Q+A's, movie discussions, and whatever else we come up with, you can join our very own Whole Sick Crew for $5 a month at the brand new patreon.com/PynchonPals! Thanks for listening!
It's Pynchon Pals' V. Q+A episode! Thank y'all so much for all the great questions -- we had a blast answering them, and we can't wait to jump into The Crying of Lot 49 in a couple of weeks. Also, we have an exciting announcement! redcircle.com/shows/3c4720...
That's a wrap on V.! Last call to send in your questions for our Q+A episode, after which, we'll be zooming right along to The Crying of Lot 49. Listen: redcircle.com/shows/3c4720...
game recognizes game. shout-out to Paul Thomas Anderson shouting out Thomas Pynchon (that's with a "y," Google) at the Golden Globes
Re-read Thomas Pynchon's "V." Was finally prompted to re-read this one by the excellent @pynchonpals.bsky.social which I've followed along with pleasure and learnt a lot from. Hadn't read this for a very long time and is now much more familiar with almost all the following books (apart from 1/3
New! Take a peek at the Things Behind the Curtain with us. Episode 08: In which Thomas Pynchon, like his cousin Taylor Swift, reflects on love (V. Chs. 14-16): podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/0...
@pynchonpals.bsky.social I found your show after just finishing V. Great to rerun through it with you and delighted to learn I’ve caught up to you in real time and looking forward to the next ep!!! I will send a question for your wrapup AUA!
Delayed Bluesky post! Dive into La (Whole Sick) Vie Bohème with Pynchon Pals Episode 07: In which a solid option for a V.-themed tattoo emerges (V. Chs. 12-13): podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/0...
Gen Z Thomas Pynchon: Pig Bodine and Benny Profane hook up with twins Six and Seven.
Pynchon Pals 06: In which the phrase, "history is like a sine wave," like a sine wave, recurs (V. Chs. 10-11) is now live! podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/0...
New (extra long) episode! Listen to Pynchon Pals 05: In which Forrest Gump is revealed as the Hegelian World-Soul (V. Chs. 8-9) podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/0...
Pynchon Pals is looking for questions about V. for our upcoming wrap-up Q+A episode! Send 'em in.
Shout out to Luis Aparicio -- real V.-heads know!
A new episode of Pynchon Pals has arrived! 04: In which appear a bodacious cowboy, a Babylon sister, and several gentleman losers (V. Ch. 7) Listen now: redcircle.com/shows/3c4720...
In which an elderly puggle, quick change artist, does an impersonation of an alligator 🎃💀🐊 Happy Halloween!
It's live! Listen to Pynchon Pals Episode 03: In which Andrew uncovers a conspiracy and North Carolina is mentioned (V. Chs. 5-6). redcircle.com/shows/3c4720...
Episode 3 coming later today! Sorry for the slight delay y'all.
Episode 02: In which the Pynchon Pals never resolve how to pronounce “Porpentine” (V. Chs. 3-4) is now live! Pic related. pynchonpals.com
Happy Shadow Ticket release day! And thanks for googling "Thomas Pynchon podcast" on your way out of the bookstore! We here at Pynchon Pals can't wait to join y'all in talking about the book when we get to it in like 3 years.
In @literaryhub.bsky.social, @devintoshea.bsky.social describes how movies are popularizing the classic #Pynchon theme: "The war between the powerful and the powerless."
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New episode this Wednesday on V. Chapters 3 and 4! In the meantime, via the NYT, a "preview of coming attractions":
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Alright, let's do it. Here's a little prospective reader's guide to every Thomas Pynchon novel. We'll take them in order of publication. This might be a long thread. Buckle up! 1/x
Every other week! New episode drops October 8.
Kelce Brothers, y'all, and especially Kylie and Taylor, are welcome any time to come chat about Thomas Pynchon, just have your people contact our people and we'll get something on the books pynchonpals.com
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Seeing One Battle After Another? Pre-ordered Shadow Ticket? Had Gravity's Rainbow on your shelf for a decade? Or just a longtime fan looking to revisit your favorites? Read V. with us!
In this inaugural episode, we meet the Whole Sick Crew, who would have a podcast in 2025.