In which we get together to talk about Thomas Pynchon’s novel, V, but end up just chatting about COVID-19 and related concerns.

In which Bo sits down with with Michael from Drunk Pynchon for a chat in which many alcohol-related tales are told. And to celebrate having finished Bleeding Edge, Michael knocks a drink off his list with Bo – Hpnotiq.

05.23: Bleeding Edge In which we finished our discussion of Thomas Pynchon’s Bleeding Edge with this capstone episode looking back at the entire book. And stayed tuned through the end, where we announce which book we’ll tackle next season!

05.22: Bleeding Edge In which we wrap up the book with a look at the final two chapters, 40 and 41. In the event that, unlike Liam, you’re okay with bagpipes and want to hear Candle in the Wind, you can find that here.

05.21: Bleeding Edge In which we examine chapters 38 and 39 of Bleeding Edge, and go deep into some Mayan mythology just for fun. Aug mentions the Fantod Pack, a tarot deck by Edward Gorey. Here’s a write-up about it.

05.20: Bleeding Edge In which we set out to look at chapters 37 and 38 of Bleeding Edge, but only get to chapter 37. And a note here that there was some internet trouble on the day we recorded. Surely it was Them.

05.19: Bleeding Edge In which we have a look at chapters 35 and 36 of Thomas Pynchon’s Bleeding Edge. Notes Just an NB here that’s Michelle little one joins us on this episode. There’s maybe a little more background noise than usual,

In which we discuss chapters 33 and 34 of Thomas Pynchon's Bleeding Edge.

05.17: Bleeding Edge In which we discuss chapters 31 and 32 of Thomas Pynchon’s Bleeding Edge. Shownotes: Paloa mentions a video when talking about the Global Consciousness Project. You can find it on YouTube.

05.16: Bleeding Edge In which we mean to look at chapters 30 and 31, but only get through chapter 30. But that’s okay; we have a nice discussion about irony, Pynchon, and David Foster Wallace. Shownotes: Alan mentions the book The Power Broker,