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Mapping the Zone podcast
@mappingthezone.bsky.social
A discussion podcast centered around the works of Thomas Pynchon
@alexjennings.bsky.social I just finished my second reading of The Ballad of Perilous Graves (this time with a wonderfully NOLA-jazz playlist in the background) and loved it just as much as the first time. When are we getting another novel from you?!
February 16, 2026 at 2:25 AM
Due to various health-related issues (don’t worry, it’s nothing serious), we are postponing our next episode. We’ll be back once we’re all back to full health
February 15, 2026 at 6:01 PM
We’re discussing having a zine to go along with the show and want to know if there is sufficient interest from the audience to enable us to do it. Most likely, it would be a quarterly publication that would be sent to subscribers (likely through Ko-Fi) with various writings from all of us. Thoughts?
February 14, 2026 at 7:01 PM
“While I will admit to a certain cynicism, the fact is that I am a naysayer and hatchetman in the fight against violence. I pride myself in taking a punch and I'll gladly take another because I choose to live my life in the company of Gandhi and King. My concerns are global...
February 13, 2026 at 11:16 PM
Currently working on getting our Apple Podcasts subscription set up, which is proving more difficult than I had anticipated. Hopefully I will have it up and running in the next few days and subscribers will get ad-free episodes and early access to our Infinite Jest episodes (a week early)
February 13, 2026 at 1:47 AM
@bookforum.bsky.social Just got my first issue and saw the cover! Can’t wait to read it!
February 10, 2026 at 11:11 PM
Kate and I just finished recording for our first episode proper on Infinite Jest (pages 1-105) and had a blast. The episode will be out one week early for Apple Podcasts subscribers and for everyone else on 01 March 2026
February 9, 2026 at 1:27 AM
Trans woman, wonderfully anti-establishment, great hip-hop lyricist. Tickets are like $20. Go see her if you can.
February 7, 2026 at 12:47 PM
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Ghost Parachute always brings it, so I'm extra honored this piece will be in their forthcoming anthology!

ghostparachute.com/issue/august...
Death Benefit — Ghost Parachute
The neighbor, Lyle, he was a plumber, and also an action junkie. He’d bet on anything. Eagle sightings. If any of the kids would get a skinned knee that day. Whether he could convince the teetotalers ...
ghostparachute.com
February 5, 2026 at 2:33 AM
Due to an ID10T error, the intro episode for Infinite Jest was not made available on YouTube until now. Or soon-ish. I just uploaded it. Sorry!
February 1, 2026 at 1:44 PM
@leafbyleaf.bsky.social we’d love to have you on the show to discuss Against the Day since we are coming up to the end of Part II. Let me know if you’re interested and available!
January 29, 2026 at 3:37 AM
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Aw, man
January 27, 2026 at 9:35 PM
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If you are looking for ways to help out in Minnesota, this directory provides a list of organizations and causes, from protest support to legal aid to direct contributions to families. Please consider donating and do share widely.

www.standwithminnesota.com
Stand With Minnesota Donation Directory
Stand With Minnesota is a hub for supporting, learning, and taking action to support Minnesotans impacted by ICE and federal enforcement.
www.standwithminnesota.com
January 26, 2026 at 10:59 PM
@razorcake.bsky.social has a really cool interview with Travis Millard, who details doing some work for PTA’s Inherent Vice
January 25, 2026 at 8:09 PM
January 22, 2026 at 12:32 AM
Was lucky enough to land tickets to see Taskmaster live in Philly
January 20, 2026 at 12:17 AM
I’ve spent a good chunk of my morning trying to find a video that I don’t think exists because I think I dreamed it (and if I did, I’m rather proud of it and hope it happens one day):
January 18, 2026 at 3:30 PM
@desdemonas.bsky.social put in a fantastic show last night opening for Neko Case. I don’t know how else to describe it other than soul meets punk with a splash of Clash and Beach Boys
January 17, 2026 at 2:50 PM
So nice to have a physical ticket in 2026
January 16, 2026 at 11:56 PM
Just a heads up, we are testing having paid ads inserted into the show—with the extra workload Kate and I will have with IJ and the decline in donations to the show, we needed to have some way to create revenue to support what we’re doing. I cut out almost everything that we would morally oppose…
January 15, 2026 at 12:14 AM
Our episode on Against the Day Chapter 26 is finished and will be out on the 16th. Clocked in at just over four hours.

This weekend, Kate and I will be recording the intro episode for our Infinite Jest series and all four of us will record our next AtD episode
January 14, 2026 at 10:26 PM
Listen to On the Beach on your streaming service

tidal.com/album/764411...

I’m on day 5 of listening to pretty much nothing but Neil Young and this album has had the most plays. It’s been my favorite of his since I was in high school and remains one of my favorite albums by any artist
Neil Young - On the Beach
Listen to On the Beach on TIDAL
tidal.com
January 12, 2026 at 6:50 PM
Finished my first reading of If On A Winter’s Night… and wondering how the hell I slept on that book for so long. Wonderful read!

Next up (for Cody): Dubliners by Joyce and Everville by Barker
January 6, 2026 at 12:39 AM