
Pynchon Pals is a podcast about finally reading Thomas Pynchon.
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.
Just saw One Battle After Another? Picked up Shadow Ticket? Had Gravity's Rainbow on your shelf for a decade? Or just a lon... more
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 20 | Founded | 9 months ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | ArtsPhilosophySociety & CultureBooks | |||

Is Slothrop a ghost? Is gravity time travel? Is Joe Biden a fan of the show? What’s in The Zone? These questions and more will not be answered… yet.
Next time, Gravity’s Rainbow Episodes 3.1 and 3.2, or pp. 285-319 in the U.S. Penguin Classics Delux... more
Debauchery. Grotesquerie. Eschatology. Showtunes. That’s Thomas Pynchon, for ya!
Next time, Gravity’s Rainbow Episodes 2.6, 2.7, and 2.8, or pp. 247-282 in the U.S. Penguin Classics Deluxe Edition.
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Ah, now this is what we’ve been missing! The sun, the sea, the songs! This episode’s all escapades along the esplanade. At least until the paranoia sets in.
Next time, Gravity’s Rainbow Episodes 2.3 through 2.5, or pp. 208-247 in the U.S. Penguin C... more
Do we dare go beyond “Beyond the Zero”? Well, first we’ve got to meet a bunch of characters who will surely—surely—be important later. Then, this book heard you liked the occult, so it put a séance in its séance so you can speak to the dead while you... more
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It’s rare! It’s balanced! Smart and friendly-seeming people talking about tough and interesting writing in a fun, relatable, earnest way.
A thoroughly enjoyable hug of confusion.
Thoroughly enjoyable niche goody, a hug for confused.
A truly great podcast for a truly great author. Entertaining and helpful in navigating these complex works.
Great perspective and analysis from three charming hosts. The discussions are easy to follow and offer valuable insight to any fan attempting to navigate the wild world of Thomas Pynchon. I absolutely love this podcast!
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Pynchon Pals offers a lively trio of friends unpacking dense, postwar novels with humor, pop-culture riffs, and close textual reading. Episodes center on late- and mid-Pynchon works, weaving in historical context, media references, and playful banter to illuminate themes of power, memory, and identity. Listeners repeatedly praise chemistry, accessibility of difficult material, and thoughtful analysis, with fans eager for recaps, casting debates, and nerdy insights that make complex books feel inviting. A standout trait is the consistent blend of rigorous literary critique with broad cultural tangents, plus a friendly, spoiler-aware vibe that keeps newcomers and long-time readers engaged alike.
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