Slow Learners
Ian ScufflingA podcast about big books. Season One is devoted to a reading an analysis of Thomas Pynchon's 1973 novel "Gravity's Rainbow," and other issues directly related to the text.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 22 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | ArtsBooks | |||
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THIS WEEK: John and Asher reads through Chapters 10-12 of Vineland, which takes them back in their shared semester at the College of the Surf (John was Asher's RA). We also learn about the scintillating backstory of Frenesi Gates and her love affair ... more
This week: John and Asher continue reading through and chatting about Vineland, a journey that takes us from California to Ohio to Japan and back again. We mull the novel's conspicuous "Eastern" influences, deep state machinations pitting the mob aga... more
And we're back! With VINELAND, chapters 6-8.
John and Asher discuss inter-generational negation, luddites, the computerized future, communitarian happenings, Esalen, transpersonal psychology, holotropic breathwork, and '70s solipsism.
THEN: We spea... more
We begin our read-through of Thomas Pynchon's Vineland in earnest, covering Chapters 1-5.
John and Asher discuss the amateurishness of opening a novel with a character waking up, the perils of transfenestration, the ersatzness of Hawaiian holidays, ... more
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- Great Content, Bad Audio
I have gained tremendous insight into Pynchon and his work through the tremendous amount of work and reading these folks have done. But please, please please improve the quality the jumps in volume, especially for someone listening on headphones, can be excruciating. Quite honestly folks, it’s not that hard to have good sound on a podcast these days.
Apple Podcasts4Kdhunter
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It doesn’t rhyme with earth
Apple Podcasts1GlobetrotfjdjdkkUnited States23 days ago - The best Pynchon podcast
I’ve listened to exploring the zone and slow learners is better. The guest are more educated and the hosts are more erudite.
Apple Podcasts5JosephkambourakisUnited Statesa month ago - Great content, awful audio
First-time reader of GR and I love the content and banter of this podcast as a supplement to the text. Great show! But… the audio quality, especially the volume swings, is horribly distracting. It goes from quiet to obnoxiously loud and back. I thought it would improve after the first episodes, but alas…
Also the opening line to the book is misquoted in every intro with an extraneous “the.”
Apple Podcasts4jared55104United States4 months ago - Rocket Enthuiasm
Interesting insights in digestible format
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Apple Podcasts | #237 | United States/Arts/Books |
Apple Podcasts | #186 |  Canada/Arts/Books |
Apple Podcasts | #122 |  New Zealand/Arts/Books |
Apple Podcasts | #148 |  Ireland/Arts/Books |
Apple Podcasts | #195 |  Norway/Arts/Books |
Apple Podcasts | #234 |  Denmark/Arts/Books |
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Content is centered on detailed readings, analyses, and discussions surrounding Thomas Pynchon's works, particularly diving into the themes and narratives of 'Gravity's Rainbow.' The discussions explore complex topics like identity, politics, historical context, counterculture movements, and cultural critiques, often through a humorous lens. With contributions from various academic and creative guests, the conversations foster a deeper understanding of Pynchon's multifaceted narratives while engaging with broader societal issues that resonate today. The unique combination of literary exploration and contemporary relevance is likely to attract listeners interested in both literature and socio-political themes.
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Slow Learners launched 2 years ago and published 22 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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