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Mapping the Zone: A Thomas Pynchon discussion podcast

Mapping the Zone: A Thomas Pynchon discussion podcast

By: Thomas Pynchon books discussed here!
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Each episode, we take a deep-dive into the book we are focusing on—we explore the references, characters, plot, and everything in between from a non-scholarly point of view. We are just four fans who love these books and can talk about them endlessly.Thomas Pynchon books discussed here! Art Literary History & Criticism
Episodes
  • Against the Day: Ch. 45-46
    Oct 23 2026

    Far from too soon, we rendezvous with Stray, in following Frank's happenstance ramblings among the rebels of northern Mexico. Similarly, across the sea, we catch up with Reef, who runs into Ruperta, and each scene lays our hosts ready for such lovely conversation about the characters and lush surroundings... What more could you want?

    Next episode: Ch. 47-48 (p. 644-660)

    If you like what we're doing and want to support the show, please consider making a donation on Ko-Fi. Funds we receive will be used to upgrade equipment, pay hosting fees, and help make the show better.

    https://ko-fi.com/mappingthezone

    As always, thanks so much for listening!

    Email: ⁠mappingthezonepod@gmail.com⁠

    Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/mappingthezone.bsky.social

    Twitter: https://twitter.com/pynchonpod

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    Editing/production by Max

    Show art by Brad Wetzel: @bradspersecond (on IG and Reddit) bradspersecond.com

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    3 hrs and 24 mins
  • Against the Day: Ch. 43-44
    Oct 9 2026

    After these last few episodes, it's starting to feel like these guys are the ones with their heads full of gas! At least this time they made it through more than the one chapter, but, crud, The Slow and the Stupefied is on later, might have to cut it off if they spend too much longer on this 'historical context'. Fewer mathematicians, more jelly doughnuts, puh-leeze! Why do I bother even complaining at this point...

    Next episode: Ch. 45-47 (p. 637-653)

    If you like what we're doing and want to support the show, please consider making a donation on Ko-Fi. Funds we receive will be used to upgrade equipment, pay hosting fees, and help make the show better.

    https://ko-fi.com/mappingthezone

    As always, thanks so much for listening!

    Email: ⁠mappingthezonepod@gmail.com⁠

    Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/mappingthezone.bsky.social

    Twitter: https://twitter.com/pynchonpod

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mappingthezonepodcast/

    Spreadshop: https://mapping-the-zone.myspreadshop.com/

    Editing/production by Max

    Show art by Brad Wetzel: @bradspersecond (on IG and Reddit) bradspersecond.com

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    3 hrs and 42 mins
  • Against the Day: Ch. 42
    Sep 25 2026

    At last, somewhere rational, even on a map, Göttingen! What a lovely place to set the scene for romance for Kit, and to finally get to know the real star of the show, Yashmeen. Oh, o-oh. Never mind. Is it all just history and math, now? Wow. Great job, with the "podcast dedicated to books" there.

    Next episode: Ch. 43-44 (p. 605-637)

    If you like what we're doing and want to support the show, please consider making a donation on Ko-Fi. Funds we receive will be used to upgrade equipment, pay hosting fees, and help make the show better.

    https://ko-fi.com/mappingthezone

    As always, thanks so much for listening!

    Email: ⁠mappingthezonepod@gmail.com⁠

    Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/mappingthezone.bsky.social

    Twitter: https://twitter.com/pynchonpod

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mappingthezonepodcast/

    Spreadshop: https://mapping-the-zone.myspreadshop.com/

    Editing/production by Max

    Show art by Brad Wetzel: @bradspersecond (on IG and Reddit) bradspersecond.com

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    4 hrs and 41 mins
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