In which we continue our discussion of Mr. Pynchon's short story collection, Slow Learner. The story under our collective microscopes this time is "The Low-Lands." Included in this episode is our first "Pynch-song," one of Pynchon's many songs set to m

In which we begin our discussion of Mr. Pynchon's short story collection, Slow Learner. First we talk about the Introduction, the only extant Pynchon-on-Pynchon writing available, and then move to the first short story, "The Small Rain."

In which we offer a gift of readings to you, Loyal Listeners. The Christmas season shows up often enough in Mr. Pynchon's books, and here are three examples taken from V, Gravity's Rainbow, and Mason & Dixon. Added in is a little holiday music, arranged a

In which we wrap up our discussion of Bleeding Edge, talk of money and jokes, and make clear what is the best thing on the internet.