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The OFFICIAL fancast of David Foster Wallace’s seminal novel, “Infinite Jest”- hosted by Jared and Stephen. Join us each week as we discuss our weekly selection of IJ, as well as a novella of our choosing, and any topics art/culture adjacent.

Jared Hines, and Stephen Goodner


    • Jun 5, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 52m AVG DURATION
    • 56 EPISODES


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    #52: "The Six Fingers of Time"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2021 67:23


    Hey GromitHeads, Jared here: sorry for the delay on this one. I'm in production on my feature film debut, and dealing with a dang toothache. Nevertheless, I'm addicted to persisting, and getting this episode out for you. We'll be back with a new episode on July 5th, and until then be sure to send in your emails, voice recordings, etc- we'd love to hear from you. If I remember correctly, Steve had a real bad attitude when we recorded this one, but what else is new? https://imgur.com/a/t0IDeg7 Questions? Comments? davidfosterwallaceandgromit@gmail.com SUBSCRIBE ON ITUNES/SPOTIFY NEXT WEEK: “Red Harvest” by Dashiell Hammett 2021, David Foster Wallace, and Gromit, All Rights Reserved

    #51: "Who Censored Roger Rabbit?"

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2021 55:11


    Thank you so much to TIME Magazine for naming us “Hardest Working Podcasters” for 20MoneyWon, what an incredible award to be welcomed back to Seattle’s DFWaG Industries HQ with. To celebrate, we read Gary K Wolf’s impossibly jaded and enigmatic “Who Censored Roger Rabbit?”- easily the most personal, unfunny, singular work we’ve read for the podcast. Gary went hog wild with this one. Also in this episode: -Surveilled by The NSA/KGB Goons -Frau Yvonne’s 30k Women -BACO (Bill & Co.) -Listenership Commitment Issues (TPP) -Personal Manifesto v. Lashing Out Against Cultural Change -Traditionalist Ideologue Manifesto/Polemic, Prejudice v. Parody/Pastiche AND MORE. https://imgur.com/a/irb1ffw Questions? Comments? davidfosterwallaceandgromit@gmail.com SUBSCRIBE ON ITUNES/SPOTIFY NEXT WEEK: “The Six Fingers of Time” by R. A. Lafferty 2021, David Foster Wallace, and Gromit, All Rights Reserved

    #50: "Farewell, My Lovely"

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2021 64:03


    A happy May Day to all our dedicated May Heads with a touch of May Madness, as we celebrate the 50th Episode Spectacular. What better way to celebrate such a momentous occasion, than to return to Raymond Chandler for “Farewell, My Lovely” as our supplemental, hardboiled novel of the week. (Editors Note: “The OC” was on FOX, you can blame the pencil pushers at DFWaG Labs) Our corporate partners for the spectacular include: The UN, WB, Crocs, Ocean Spray, etc. Also in this episode: -“The Trend Report” (Produced by DFWaG Labs, LLC) -Pilgrim Hats, May Mindset, Listeners Listen -Promo Code “Okkahi 4 Mei” -Gone Fishin’ w/ Chef Jeff -Self-Destruction, Acceptant Cynicism v. Search/Refusal of Intimacy/Sentiment AND MORE. Questions? Comments? davidfosterwallaceandgromit@gmail.com SUBSCRIBE ON ITUNES/SPOTIFY NEXT WEEK: “Who Censored Roger Rabbit?” by Gary K. Wolf 2021, David Foster Wallace, and Gromit, All Rights Reserved

    #49: "The Lottery in Babylon"

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2021 53:21


    A huge thanks to Barrister Nelson and Footnote Correspondent Karl for a PERFECT 8/10 Podcasting Experience in both the lead-up to our highly anticipated “50th Episode Spectacular”, and our exploration into Jorge Luis Borges’ “The Lottery in Babylon”. Remember: use code “DFWAG20” for 20% off your first order of Ocean Spray’s new SprayBernet, this May. Also in this episode: -Introducing Karl: Certified Footnote Expert -Oceanspray presents “SprayBernet 50/50” -“All Around The World, Statues Crumble For Me” -Thanks, Tom Apple (TAT 4 DFWAG) -Participant Moralists/Intelligentsia v. The Prospective Infinite AND MORE. Questions? Comments? davidfosterwallaceandgromit@gmail.com SUBSCRIBE ON ITUNES/SPOTIFY NEXT WEEK: “Farewell, My Lovely” by Raymond Chandler 2021, David Foster Wallace, and Gromit, All Rights Reserved

    #48: "The Prophet"

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2021 47:55


    Firmly committing to a 9.9/10 Podcasting Experience, we’re joined by friend of the pod, Jordan, to offer his sage wisdom in our unpacking and analysis of Kahlil Gibran’s “The Prophet”. Of course, off pod we held the Annual Nut Power Ranking, moreover there’s plenty of Nut Talk (NT) present in the long overdue April “Trend Report”. Also in this episode: -Introducing Jordan: Qualified Public Intellectual -“The Trend Report” (Produced by DFWaG Labs LLC) -A Plea From Chef Jeff -Global Outpouring of Support -Simplicity, Stability, and Seeking v. Empty Poeticism/Ambiguity AND MORE. Questions? Comments? davidfosterwallaceandgromit@gmail.com SUBSCRIBE ON ITUNES/SPOTIFY NEXT WEEK: “The Lottery in Babylon” by Jorge Luis Borges 2021, David Foster Wallace, and Gromit, All Rights Reserved

    #47: "Blow-Up"

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2021 45:23


    BREAKING NEWS: DFWaG has partnered with Vinny VanGo for our first ever “Annual Giveaway”- the grand prize? Ornate wooden clogs signed by Vinny himself. As a way to celebrate this incredible development, we tucked into Julio Cortazar’s “Blow Up”, this week, with the hopes that we too can escape into an imagined reality far from our own as internationally hunted fugitives. Also in this episode: -“You Know I Like The Continental Breakfast” -Chef Jeff Breaks His Silence -The Baseball Stats Codex (OB, ERA, HR, MLB) -Public Intellectuals and The French Delights -Artistic Vacuum v. Insular Horror/Trauma (Delusion, Psychological Transference) AND MORE. Questions? Comments? davidfosterwallaceandgromit@gmail.com SUBSCRIBE ON ITUNES/SPOTIFY NEXT WEEK: “The Prophet” by Kahlil Gibran 2021, David Foster Wallace, and Gromit, All Rights Reserved

    #46: "Parker's Back"

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2021 44:24


    We’ve escaped the clutches of the Globalist Cabal, and we’re painting the continental United States ORANGE. No better way to celebrate such fortune, than to continue our run of Flannery O’Conner short fiction. Can you believe that Steve has a microphone finally? All with the thanks of our New Dutch Family. Also in this episode: -#191 Comedy Podcast in The Netherlands -Christmas Morning w/ Your New Dutch Family -Operation: ORANGELAND (Orangevity 2021) -The Dracula Symposium -Religious Reverence v. Haunted by Permanence AND MORE. Questions? Comments? davidfosterwallaceandgromit@gmail.com SUBSCRIBE ON ITUNES/SPOTIFY NEXT WEEK: “Blow Up” by Julio Cortázar 2021, David Foster Wallace, and Gromit, All Rights Reserved

    DFWaG Episode #45: "Good Country People"

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2021 54:07


    DFWaG Episode #44: "The Sound of Waves"

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2021 65:05


    This week we read Yukio Mishima’s “The Sound of Waves”, courtesy of the incredible library system here at the Washington State Penitentiary- Walla Walla, Washington’s own supermax facility. We fought the Globalist Cabal, and the Cabal won: of course we were arrested not minutes after last week’s episode. Our sincerest apology to everyone who betrayed us, for having spoke too much truth to power. Also in this episode: -Walla Walla / Ypsilanti Podcast Connection -Steve’s Nurse, and His Window Escapades -Friend(s) of the Podcast, Gary Ridgway (and the Latin Kings) -“Chef Jeff played bridge, and I have no legs" -Tenderness, Obsessive Masculinity v. Cosmopolitan/Western Contempt AND MORE. Questions? Comments? davidfosterwallaceandgromit@gmail.com SUBSCRIBE ON ITUNES/SPOTIFY NEXT WEEK: “Good Country People” by Flannery O'Conner 2021, David Foster Wallace, and Gromit, All Rights Reserved

    DFWaG Episode #43: "The End(?)"

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2021 54:02


    On Friday, March 12th, 6am, a new email arrived in the podcast mailbox from one “Ehrenzweig Sanchez Miguel Angel”. A message devoid of business propositions, local flavors, or boots on the ground correspondence from the expected litany of avid listeners. A message transporting us to a previously unknown world of intrigue, deception, and betrayal. David Foster Wallace and Gromit Industries presents “Miguel: An Investigative Podcast”. Additionally, we’ve finished our Samuel Beckett Trilogy this week. Questions? Comments? davidfosterwallaceandgromit@gmail.com SUBSCRIBE ON ITUNES/SPOTIFY NEXT WEEK: “The Sound of Waves” by Yukio Mishima 2021, David Foster Wallace, and Gromit, All Rights Reserved

    DFWaG Episode #42: "The Expelled"

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2021 60:52


    This week we read Samuel Beckett’s “The Expelled” in addition to our weekly selection of “Infinite Jest”. We’d be remiss if we didn’t of course thank Beans(dot)com, HBO, and the Woody Allen Estate, for helping us produce the 1st Annual #PrayForGustavo Telethon- featuring 4 of his biggest fans. Join us next week for our exclusive interview with the legendary Beetlejuice Green. Also in this episode: -215th Most Popular Comedy Podcast In Romania -“The Trend Report” (Produced by DFWaG Labs LLC) -The #PrayForGustavo 1st Annual Telethon -Avery Waverly and The Two-State-Solution -Social Delusions, Dismissal v. Betrayal of Memory AND MORE. OUR TOM AND JERRY CAMEO: https://imgur.com/a/fZ0OpmW Questions? Comments? davidfosterwallaceandgromit@gmail.com SUBSCRIBE ON ITUNES/SPOTIFY NEXT WEEK: “The End" by Samuel Beckett 2021, David Foster Wallace, and Gromit, All Rights Reserved

    DFWaG Episode #41: "The Calmative"

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2021 60:37


    Ample vibes being caught in this one: As we build anticipation for the launch of “OPERATION GREENLAND”, we’re transitioning to “Bobby D, Alpacini, Tom, and Jerry”, a new Warner Brothers IP-centric podcast. (SPOILERS) Tom kills Jerry. Additionally, went ahead and unveiled the Royal Family x Funko collaboration. Also in this one: -“Tom & Jerry” for Best Pictures at The 63rd Annual Academy Awards -The Maureen Hinckley Foundation LLC / A Crisp $5 -#PrayForGustavo -The Statistician’s Quarrel -Horrific Absurdism v. Loneliness, the Burden of Decay/Abjection AND MORE. Questions? Comments? davidfosterwallaceandgromit@gmail.com SUBSCRIBE ON ITUNES/SPOTIFY NEXT WEEK: “The Expelled" by Samuel Beckett 2021, David Foster Wallace, and Gromit, All Rights Reserved

    DFWaG Episode #40: "The Big Sleep"

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2021 72:36


    We sat down with beloved, detective novelist Raymond Chandler’s “The Big Sleep”, for our week’s companion material- as a treat of course, for our 40th Episode Spectacular. A huge thanks to all the real Gromit-Heads who have accompanied us on this literary journey, and the new journey of independent statehood that awaits us, even still (s/o Abner Abdeel for the gracious support). Also in this episode: -40th Episode/Annual Spectacular -DFWaG G-Fuel Funko Collaboration -New Character: Skib Umnels -Lockheed Martin presents "Operation Greenland" (10.2mil c/o Abner Abdeel) -Deceit, Stoicism v. Noire Tropes and Cultural Hegemony in Hollywood’s Golden Age AND MORE. Questions? Comments? davidfosterwallaceandgromit@gmail.com SUBSCRIBE ON ITUNES/SPOTIFY NEXT WEEK: “The Calmative" by Samuel Beckett 2021, David Foster Wallace, and Gromit, All Rights Reserved

    Del Monte Dispatch Episode #200

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2021 53:17


    Bienvenido! The Del Monte Duo is back! Come with us to celebrate the 200th episode! We here at the Del Monte Dispatch are the only true italo-brazilian, and leftist extremism podcast venture on the market. A huge shoutout to all Italians throughout the world. Our views reflect those of the Del Monte Foods corporation. In this episode: -The SEC Freedom of Information Act -S/o All Italians, Internationally -David Dell Monte’s Local Flavor -SuperBowl VR (Intimacy Premium) -“The Necklace” / Material v. Class Aspirations, Gratitude AND MORE. Questions? Comments? inquiries@delmontedispatch.br.co.biz SUBSCRIBE ON ITUNES/SPOTIFY NEXT WEEK: “The Big Sleep" by Raymond Chandler 2021, Del Monte Foods Ltd., All Rights Reserved

    DFWaG Episode #38: "Ultramarine"

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2021 69:10


    We explored Malcolm Lowry’s literary debut, “Ultramarine”, and in turn explored our ability to become increasingly, and academically, combative in media res. More attentive listeners will notice around the 50ish minute mark that something happens. It is not my place to say what that something is. This is the final episode of David Foster Wallace, and Gromit, as we understand it currently. Also in this episode: -Tasty Tipples/Sour Hour: A Beverage-Focused Podcast -Glendale, Arizona: NSA Psy-op Headquarters -Nate & Steve Anderson, LLC -Wait, Are You Gonna Give It To ‘Em Straight? -Qualified Masculinity, Romanticized Chastity/Abjection, and Concussive Alcoholism AND MORE. Questions? Comments? davidfosterwallaceandgromit@gmail.com SUBSCRIBE ON ITUNES/SPOTIFY NEXT WEEK: “The Necklace" by Guy de Maupassant 2021, David Foster Wallace, and Gromit, All Rights Reserved

    DFWaG Episode #37: "Alexander Pushkin Duo"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2021 67:57


    A new season means officially rebranded as “DFWaG: After Dark: Demon Hour: FREAKS ONLY”. This isn’t your grandma’s podcast, despite Steve’s constant attempts to sabotage the new direction we’ve chosen to go in. Fuck Portugal, me and all my homies HATE Portugal. I (Jared) don’t care if Steve IS involved with Air Portugal’s PPP (Portugal Pal Project). An apology must be issued for his behavior in this one. Also in this episode:-Dave & Grom, LTD (Ganja Green)-Our Boy In Brazil-Demon Mode Initiated-Tardis? Tardat?: a 'Dr. Who' Fancast-Ritual/Transactional Romanticism, Class Mobility, and Shame/DignityAND MORE.Questions? Comments?davidfosterwallaceandgromit@gmail.comSUBSCRIBE ON ITUNES/SPOTIFYNEXT WEEK: “Ultramarine" by Malcolm LowryCURRENT THEME SONG: “The Sun and The Rainfall” by Depeche Mode2021, David Foster Wallace, and Gromit, All Rights Reserved

    DFWaG Episode #36: "The Viy"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2021 76:31


    For the momentous occasion that is our 36th episode, we dare to dream of a world untethered from law and order. A world where Dew flows freely and often; where man is ordained with the ability to craft an artisan Dew in his image for the greater good- or detriment- of society as we understand it today. Of course read Nikolai Gogol’s “The Viy” as to better color our understanding of such a world, moreover that is rendered irrelevant. Also in this episode: -“Baby With a Man’s Mind” -Money’sDay, Tiir’sDay, Happy Days -Gustavo’s Local Flavor -The Dew-Bay -Spiritual Emptiness v. Secular Ritualism AND MORE. Questions? Comments? davidfosterwallaceandgromit@gmail.com SUBSCRIBE ON ITUNES/SPOTIFY NEXT WEEK: “The Shot” and “The Blizzard" by Alexander Pushkin 2021, David Foster Wallace, and Gromit, All Rights Reserved

    DFWaG Episode #35: "Low Lands, and The Small Rain"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2021 76:27


    Thank you to everyone who has offered such kind words as we work to divorce ourselves from paltry, literary matters- and embark upon a new podcasting coproduction with the ever generous folks over at Nabisco. We’re proud to announce: "Local Flavor", a DFWaG/SnackWorks Podcast surrounding novelty snack foods, and our weekly dive into the world of fast food dining. Also in this episode: -Oreo Power Ranking (Thanks, Nabisco) -Fast Food Novelty Orders -Steve’s Milkshake Polemic -Utopian Thought Experiment (Notes on Homogeneity/Hypocrisy) -Pynchon Cheeks aka Ricardo Rumpus aka Buttcheek Bill -Thomas Pynchon / Complacent Escapism, Reverence and "The Modern American Military Experience” AND MORE. Questions? Comments? davidfosterwallaceandgromit@gmail.com SUBSCRIBE ON ITUNES/SPOTIFY THEME SONG: “But Not Tonight” by Depeche Mode NEXT WEEK: “Viy” by Nicholas Gogol 2021, David Foster Wallace, and Gromit, All Rights Reserved

    DFWaG Episode #34: "Tea Geequein'"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2021 53:10


    Your professor had only begun to collect the prior day’s assignment when the school bell rang. Hearing this they pause- pensive and distant- for but a moment before announcing that said assignment can wait one more day. A collective sigh of relief falls over the classroom, halted by the shuffling chairs and book bags. Listen, we know you didn’t read this week’s selection, and thats alright. For now. Also in this episode: -Chastised in The Tea Room -Citrus Geequein’ -Steve Can’t Sit Still -“What’s The Intro?” -Friend of The Pod, Ken Griffey Jr. AND MORE. The Jar in Question: https://imgur.com/a/1XOr3uU Questions? Comments? davidfosterwallaceandgromit@gmail.com SUBSCRIBE ON ITUNES/SPOTIFY NEXT WEEK: “Low-Lands” / “The Small Rain” by Thomas Pynchon 2021, David Foster Wallace, and Gromit, All Rights Reserved

    DFWaG Episode #33: "Narrative Fiction 101"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2021 63:25


    Welcome to your first day of Narrative Fiction 101, at DFWaG University. We wade into Hermann Hesse’s “Siddhartha” on our own quest for enlightenment, for nirvana, and ultimately for financial gain- as we dive deep into our extensive, newly minted, sponsorship opportunities. DFWaGU is the last true bastion of wisdom and truth seeking in the world (brought to you by The North American Vinegar Initiative LLC). Also in this episode: -International Correspondence, aka “We’re Not Gonna Talk About That" -Quick Question w/ Steve -C/o Safeway Select, and NAVI LLC -The Brewed Leaf Bunch -“Siddhartha” by Hermann Hesse -Asceticism, Introspection, and Seeking v. Finding AND MORE. Questions? Comments? davidfosterwallaceandgromit@gmail.com SUBSCRIBE ON ITUNES/SPOTIFY NEXT WEEK: “Low-Lands” by Thomas Pynchon 2021, David Foster Wallace, and Gromit, All Rights Reserved

    DFWaG Episode #32: "Dino Buzzati Trio"

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2020 58:36


    This week we read “The Collapse of The Baliverna”, “Catastrophe”, and “The Epidemic”, all by Dino Buzzati. So begins the our eternal shamble towards better audio, primarily Steve’s inability to record local audio. This crusade includes myriad stops, not the least of which being this week’s Damon Money Appreciation Special: A retrospective on our favourite, satellite correspondent. Also in this episode: -Lord Of The Rings; at length -“I’m doing the Lavazza” -Boots on The Ground Reporter, Damon Money -RIP Mr. Peanut -The Great Barrier of Grief -Wealth Strata v. Self Respect and Decorum and Social Apocalypse AND MORE. Questions? Comments? davidfosterwallaceandgromit@gmail.com SUBSCRIBE ON ITUNES. FOLLOW ON TWITTER: @DFWAGPOD NEXT WEEK: “Wake For Susan” and “A Drowning Incident” by Cormac McCarthy 2020, David Foster Wallace, and Gromit, All Rights Reserved

    DFWaG Episode #31: "Erostratus"

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2020 67:41


    Season Two continues! We’re in fine form as we join our sponsors for the 31st- and by proxy spookiest- episode of all: our Passover 2020 Spooktacular! Now two-for-two on misogynistic/male angst literature! Very cool, and not at all a poor choice for our grand homecoming. Also in this week’s episode: -Zoom Industries, and Our Third Eye -“Steve’s here, pretend you aren’t enlightened!" -Passover 2020 Spooktacular -R L Stine’s “Cats In The Window” (Thanks, Scholastic and Pizza Hut) -Confronting Misanthropy/Antisocialism in Society AND MORE. Questions? Comments? davidfosterwallaceandgromit@gmail.com SUBSCRIBE ON ITUNES. FOLLOW ON TWITTER: @DFWAGPOD NEXT WEEK: “The Collapse of the Baliverna”, “Catastrophe”, and “The Epidemic" by Dino Buzzati 2020, David Foster Wallace, and Gromit, All Rights Reserved

    DFWaG Episode #30: "Barn Burning"

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2020 53:09


    Gone are the days of 20NICETEEN, long live 20NICETEEN. In Hinessight 2020 (Jared’s Year In Review), things are tumultuous, aligned even-still with an air of insight, and contemplation. A glorious return to form, as if we’d never left at all. Also in this week’s ep: -“Its All Greek to Me” w/ Steve -Addressing our Hiatus, Causation -Thank you, Polls, and Poulsbo RV -Haruki Murakami’s “Barn Burning” -Interpersonal Relationships/Negligence in Adolescence AND MORE. Questions? Comments? davidfosterwallaceandgromit@gmail.com SUBSCRIBE ON ITUNES. FOLLOW ON TWITTER: @DFWAGPOD NEXT WEEK: “Erostratus” by Jean-Paul Sartre 2020, David Foster Wallace, and Gromit, All Rights Reserved

    DFWaG Episode #29: "20NICETeen"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2019 39:42


    Many years since I was here- on the street I was passin' my time away. To the left and to the right, buildings towering to the sky. It's outta sight in the dead of night. Here I am, and in this city, with a fistful of dollars, and baby, you'd better believe… In this episode: -Season Two -A Message to The Haters -“Bonjour” -Steve’s Jazz Corner AND MORE. Questions? Comments? davidfosterwallaceandgromit@gmail.com SUBSCRIBE ON ITUNES. FOLLOW ON TWITTER: @DFWAGPOD NEXT WEEK: “The Blind Owl” by Sadegh Hedayat 2019, David Foster Wallace, and Gromit, All Rights Reserved

    DFWaG Episode #28: "I Have No Mouth and I Must Scream"

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2018 48:20


    Well then. This was recorded on 10/14, and is one of our shortest episodes yet. We apologize for the absence: its been a rough couple of weeks. Sometimes you freak life, sometimes like freaks you back, nothing to be done about it save move forward, and provide the best pod for the real heads. In this episode: -Columb’ohio, and Lovecraft’s English -Tropical Tipples, and (I guess?) Tasty Teas -“Lemme get a Big Boy" -The Environment, Autonomy, and Body Horror in IHNMAIMS AND MORE. Questions? Comments? davidfosterwallaceandgromit@gmail.com Temporary Intro/Outro Music: “On Our Honeymoon” by The Wake SUBSCRIBE ON ITUNES. FOLLOW ON TWITTER: @DFWAGPOD NEXT WEEK: “Coming Up For Air” by George Orwell 2018, David Foster Wallace, and Gromit, All Rights Reserved

    DFWaG Episode #27: "Mario and The Magician"

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2018 52:22


    As you’ll soon experience, our already late- and very subdued/lethargic- episode, very quickly devolved into a long form read of our newest sponsor: Brachs Candy Corn splinter product, Harvest Corn. Also in this week’s ep: -Halloween Plans/Pumpkin Patchin’ -"Comedy Central Presents” -JBC n’ PC by DFWaG -Harvest Corn, by Brachs -Mario and The Magician -Literary Touchstones v. Politicizing Media -Harry Potter Goofin’, Bitch AND MORE Questions? Comments? davidfosterwallaceandgromit@gmail.com Temporary Intro/Outro Music: “On Our Honeymoon” by The Wake SUBSCRIBE ON ITUNES. FOLLOW ON TWITTER: @DFWAGPOD NEXT WEEK: “I Have No Mouth and I Must Scream” by Harlan Ellison 2018, David Foster Wallace, and Gromit, All Rights Reserved

    DFWaG Episode #26: "Tales From Margaritaville"

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2018 76:12


    A Sunday upload? Listen, "Mdweek Madness" didn’t really pan out, as we ourselves were wasting away in Margaritaville. Even still, welcome to DFWaG Magnum- extra long, extra dense, extra tangential, for your pleasure. This week we discussed Jimmy Buffett’s “Take Another Road”, and found ourselves taken aback by the earnest, unassuming nature of Jimmy’s writing style, and ideology. Also in this episode: -Negligible Irresponsibility -Echo of Nostalgia -Steve’s Secession Selection -Vatican Goofin’ -Listener Shoutouts -Wasting Away in Margaritaville AND MORE. Questions? Comments? davidfosterwallaceandgromit@gmail.com Temporary Intro/Outro Music: “On Our Honeymoon” by The Wake SUBSCRIBE ON ITUNES. FOLLOW ON TWITTER: @DFWAGPOD NEXT WEEK: “Mario and The Magician” by Thomas Mann 2018, David Foster Wallace, and Gromit, All Rights Reserved

    DFWaG Episode #25: "Indiana Jones and The Stolen Podcast"

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2018 53:18


    What’s really interesting about this episode, is how many times we begin to discuss our novella selection, only to be dragooned by American hero, and archeologist, Indiana Jones. Really, big part of this episode is Jared explaining the trajectory of the Disneyland/DisneySea attraction: Indiana Jones and the Temple of The Forbidden Eye. Additionally: -Grand Coulee Lifestyle #LiveAuthentic -Thank God for Jimmy Buffet, holy shit -GADZOOKS/EGAD -Friend of the Pod, R L Stine -The Adventure Genre, and Grounding in “Reality” AND MORE. Questions? Comments? davidfosterwallaceandgromit@gmail.com Temporary Intro/Outro Music: “On Our Honeymoon” by The Wake SUBSCRIBE ON ITUNES. FOLLOW ON TWITTER: @DFWAGPOD NEXT WEEK: “Take Another Road” AND “Off To See the Lizard” by Jimmy Buffett 2018, David Foster Wallace, and Gromit, All Rights Reserved

    DFWaG Episode #24: "Homecoming"

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2018 52:52


    Wake me up when September Ends? No, wake up up when September begins: DAVID FOSTER WALLACE AND GROMIT IS OFFICIALLY BACK IN SESSION. The bad boy scions of Podcasting have returned for a riff-centric episode to get us back on track. You can go ahead and delete This American Life, Serial, and whatever other garbage you have cluttering your iTunes feed- the boys are back in town. This week: -Bowling Ball Terminal Velocity -The Theme? Phish -Steve Joined A WSU Frat -20NICETeen -Breast Milk; The Perfect Human -MERCH AND MORE. Questions? Comments? davidfosterwallaceandgromit@gmail.com Temporary Intro/Outro Music: “On Our Honeymoon” by The Wake SUBSCRIBE ON ITUNES. FOLLOW ON TWITTER: @DFWAGPOD NEXT WEEK: “Take Another Road” by Jimmy Buffett 2018, David Foster Wallace, and Gromit, All Rights Reserved

    DFWaG Episode #23: "The Pearl"

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2018 58:10


    Recorded on Monday, and only now published- consider this our diamond in the rough, our “if you’re going to town, go in a Lincoln” moment. Presenting MMUGs, a David Foster Wallace, and Gromit holding. This week: -Sun, Steel, and Shirtless Boys on a Skype Call -MMUGs (Copyright 2018) Presents: KCups -MMUG Club Seinfeld Edition Presents: Summer of George -Pod-Merch -DONKEH AND MORE. Questions? Comments? davidfosterwallaceandgromit@gmail.com SUBSCRIBE ON ITUNES. FOLLOW ON TWITTER: @DFWAGPOD NEXT WEEK: “Day of The Locust” by Nathanael West 2018, David Foster Wallace, and Gromit, All Rights Reserved

    DFWaG Episode #22: "At Swim-Two-Birds"

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2018 56:28


    We’re back after a brief hiatus- don’t worry, more pod is soon to come. Moreover focusing on this week’s episode, we’ve really learned our lesson with reading Flann O’Brien/Brian O’Nolan for the podcast. These are grandiose works of satire, dynamic narrative structure, and by proxy impossible to relate to listeners without choking on our own descriptors. Sorry, we’ll be better: -“OH NO”; Weed Goofin’ -Juice v. Juicing -“This is a FULL SIZED BOOK” -T A N G E N T I A L -“At Swim”, O’Nolan’s Sense of Agency -Steve Really Stumbles AND MORE. Questions? Comments? davidfosterwallaceandgromit@gmail.com SUBSCRIBE ON ITUNES. FOLLOW ON TWITTER: @DFWAGPOD NEXT WEEK: “Day of The Locusts” by Nathanael West. 2018, David Foster Wallace, and Gromit, All Rights Reserved

    DFWaG Episode #21: "Death In Venice"

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2018 49:17


    This week, we’re beyond honored to have a special guest to join in our discussion of both “Infinite Jest”, and our selected novella, “Death in Venice”. Known the world over for his literary expertise, please give a rousing, round of applause to critically-lauded literary icon, and James Benson mainstay: Kermit The Frog. Additionally: -Jack and The Bean Talk: a Coffee-centric Podcast w/in a Podcast -Please Support TownBiz (UrbanLuxe) -Happy Hikers: S/o the Washington Trails Association -Thomas Mann’s “Death In Venice”; Sentimentality, Reclamation, Martyrdom AND MORE. Questions? Comments? davidfosterwallaceandgromit@gmail.com SUBSCRIBE ON ITUNES. FOLLOW ON TWITTER: @DFWAGPOD NEXT WEEK: “At-Swim Two Birds”, Flann O'Brien 2018, David Foster Wallace, and Gromit, All Rights Reserved

    DFWaG Episode #20: "Mathilda"

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2018 60:16


    20TH EPISODE, YOU KNOW WHAT THE FUCK GOING ON. This week, to re-establishing our proper Sunday schedule, we touch base on two stories- both of which we use to best discuss the cultural climate behind illness fetishization, and how sorrow manifests itself. Additionally, Steve decided to eat throughout the entire podcast, and learns what a wide-brim hat is. We’re fast approaching DFWaG Summer Club, stay tuned: -Jared’s Hair, and Steve’s Plague: Rising Action -4Loko Please Sponsor Us -“Fragments”; Dedication to Sorrow -“Mathilda”; Trials in Reciprocity AND MORE. Questions? Comments? davidfosterwallaceandgromit@gmail.com SUBSCRIBE ON ITUNES. FOLLOW ON TWITTER: @DFWAGPOD NEXT WEEK: “Death in Venice” by Thomas Mann 2018, David Foster Wallace, and Gromit, All Rights Reserved

    DFWaG Episode #19.75: "#LiveFolk"

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2018 44:54


    This week, long overdue, we manage to dodge discussion EVEN STILL. We’ll be back Sunday, but for now, enjoy a (mostly) hair-centric podcast, with light literary themes: -Steve is Taken with Consumption -J Beans, et cetera -Tasty Tipples -#LiveFolk -Pigeon Forge, and Steve w/ Cops AND MORE. Questions? Comments? davidfosterwallaceandgromit@gmail.com SUBSCRIBE ON ITUNES. FOLLOW ON TWITTER: @DFWAGPOD NEXT WEEK: “Mathilda” by Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley AND “Fragments from The Journal of a Solitary man" 2018, David Foster Wallace, and Gromit, All Rights Reserved

    DFWaG Episode #19.5: "What's Up, Creatine Loaders?"

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2018 38:29


    What’s up, Loaders? No more #GromitHeads, "David Foster Wallace, and Gromit” is home of the Creatine Loaders. This episode is a far cry from literature oriented, or even adjacent- don’t worry, we’ll have a novella for y’all soon: -Steve Apologizes, and 4/20 Plans -Our Host’s Diets -April Fools -Steve Finds Love in The Club -Fan Mail AND MORE. Questions? Comments? davidfosterwallaceandgromit@gmail.com SUBSCRIBE ON ITUNES. FOLLOW ON TWITTER: @DFWAGPOD NEXT WEEK: “Mathilda” by Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley 2018, David Foster Wallace, and Gromit, All Rights Reserved

    DFWaG Episode #19: "Billy Budd"

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2018 45:08


    Listen, listen- LISTEN. We get it: its been nearly a month without a proper episode. We understand the world has fallen into a dark period in our absence; the sun shines a little less bright without Steve and I yelling at each other. Never you fear… we really did it to ‘em this week: -We Read a Listener Email -What Should We Call Our Fans? -Tasty Tipples, with Timothy Tipplesman -“Billy Budd” by Herman Melville AND MORE. Questions? Comments? davidfosterwallaceandgromit@gmail.com SUBSCRIBE ON ITUNES. FOLLOW ON TWITTER: @DFWAGPOD NEXT WEEK: “Mathilda” by Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley 2018, David Foster Wallace, and Gromit, All Rights Reserved

    DFWaG Episode #18.5: "Cave Dweller"

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2018 11:37


    Wow. We lost all the audio for Episode #19. Thats fine. Not upset. So I guess here’s 11 or so minutes of bad jokes. We’ll be back on Sunday- don’t download this one. Questions? Comments? davidfosterwallaceandgromit@gmail.com SUBSCRIBE ON ITUNES. FOLLOW ON TWITTER: @DFWAGPOD 2018, David Foster Wallace, and Gromit, All Rights Reserved

    DFWaG Episode #18: "The Dead"

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2018 44:41


    Gone is “DFWaG”, long live “DFWaG”. Today we usher in a new era, one of culinary interest, and without any real merit. Introducing, “DFWaG: An Oatmeal Enthusiast Fancast”. Thats right, we’ll be answering all your oat related questions, and diving deeper into the culture surrounding ancient grains each and every week. Additionally: -“Annihilation” Vandermeer v. Garland -Systemic Corruption in Entertainment -Oatmeal, and Oatmeal Recipes -Joyce’s “The Dead” AND MORE. Questions? Comments? davidfosterwallaceandgromit@gmail.com SUBSCRIBE ON ITUNES. FOLLOW ON TWITTER: @DFWAGPOD NEXT WEEK: “Billy Budd” by Herman Melville 2018, David Foster Wallace, and Gromit, All Rights Reserved

    DFWaG Episode #17: "Hadji Murat"

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2018 43:03


    They begged us not to do it to ‘em, but here we are, doing it to ‘em. This week, we read Tolstoy’s “Hadji Murat(d)”, and had a chance to discuss what we have come to understand as Tolstoy’s most bleak, and misanthropic novel: -Steve Doesn’t Understand Genre Films -Father John Misty and Kirko Bane -Tupence, Thrupence, and So Forth -One and a Half Men -A Special Guest Calls In AND MORE. Questions? Comments? davidfosterwallaceandgromit@gmail.com SUBSCRIBE ON ITUNES. FOLLOW ON TWITTER: @DFWAGPOD NEXT WEEK: “The Dead” by James Joyce 2018, David Foster Wallace, and Gromit, All Rights Reserved

    DFWaG Episode #16: "Concrete Island"

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2018 41:22


    WARNING: so I (Jared) am a huge fan of J.G. Ballard, and wanted to go hog wild this week on his underrated classic, “Concrete Island”. Due to some heavy editorializing, moreover, we’ve found ourselves amidst the worst episode so far. Arguably worse than our second episode- you’ll see why: -David Bruckner’s ‘The Ritual’ a Netflix Original -Dream Book Adaptation -Our Hosts Stumble Through Everything They Do -‘Concrete Island’, Technology, and Social Strata AND MORE. Questions? Comments? davidfosterwallaceandgromit@gmail.com SUBSCRIBE ON ITUNES. FOLLOW ON TWITTER: @DFWAGPOD NEXT WEEK: “Hadji Murad” by Tolstoy 2018, David Foster Wallace, and Gromit, All Rights Reserved

    DFWaG Episode #15: "The Invention of Morel"

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2018 44:16


    This week we read “The Invention of Morel” by Adolfo Bioy Casares. What if we’re reliving a lifetime long since recorded- experiencing thoughts, emotions, daily happenings of a previous lifetime, doomed to repeat it even still? This week we get real spooky, real introspective, and we’d love it if you’d come along for the ride: -The Swedish Chef and Jim Henson’s Propaganda. -Specialty Sips -Steve Has a Juice Dilemma -Immortalization and Youtube Culture AND MORE. Questions? Comments? davidfosterwallaceandgromit@gmail.com SUBSCRIBE ON ITUNES. FOLLOW ON TWITTER: @DFWAGPOD Next Week: “Concrete Island” by J.G. Ballard 2018, David Foster Wallace, and Gromit, All Rights Reserved

    DFWaG Episode #14 DOUBLE FEATURE: "'The Dunwich Horror', 'The Thing on The Doorstep'"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2018 58:21


    Don’t call it a comeback. We’re back having missed a week due to Steve’s prior engagement. To rectify our robbing you of an episode on Monday, we’re coming in H O T with an extra long, double feature episode. Double the novellas, double the goofs, mama mia: -Tune Talk: a Podcast Surround Tunes -Uptown Girl/The Uptown Girl on The Doorstep -Rockabilly Culture Can Chew ‘Em -Drinking More Water, with Your Whiskey -“God Forbid She Make Her Own Coffee” AND MORE. Questions? Comments? davidfosterwallaceandgromit@gmail.com SUBSCRIBE ON ITUNES. FOLLOW ON TWITTER: @DFWAGPOD 2018, David Foster Wallace, and Gromit, All Rights Reserved

    DFWaG Episode #13: "At The Mountains of Madness"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2018 44:33


    Welcome to “David Foster Wallace, and Gromit”: the- self described- only podcast that features a Lovecraft discussion, that doesn’t also find harbor in steampunk paraphernalia, casual anachronism, and “nerd culture”. Enjoy the episode, we get real spooked: -Complaints Surrounding Nerd Culture (Whatever That Means) -Howard P. Lovecraft’s “At The Mountains of Madness” -Humanity, and Finding Meaning/Ourselves in Some Arcane Corner of The World -We Get Terrified by The Ocean, Again. AND MORE. Questions? Comments? davidfosterwallaceandgromit@gmail.com SUBSCRIBE ON ITUNES. FOLLOW ON TWITTER: @DFWAGPOD 2018, David Foster Wallace, and Gromit, All Rights Reserved

    DFWaG Episode #12: "The Sailor Who Fell From Grace with The Sea"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2018 40:14


    Last week we had found ourselves in a position to further develop the podcast through the use microphones, and two-channel recording. Much to our dismay- no surprise to our listeners, I assume- this has not come to fruition. Steve’s laptop is semi-functional until further notice, but try to enjoy this episode anyway, as its par for the course: -Specialty Sips, a Beverage Podcast -Steve Does a Toast -“Eat My Ass”/“Chew My Cheeks” -Mishima’s ‘The Sailor Who Fell From Grace with The Sea” -The Death of The Hero/Heroism AND MORE Questions? Comments? davidfosterwallaceandgromit@gmail.com SUBSCRIBE ON ITUNES. FOLLOW ON TWITTER: @DFWAGPOD 2017, David Foster Wallace, and Gromit, All Rights Reserved

    DFWaG Episode #11: "As I Lay Dying"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2018 51:16


    We aimed to have a shorter episode, and surprise surprise: didn’t pan out. This week we read “As I Lay Dying” by William Faulkner, and additionally discussed: -Jelly Beans/J Beans -My Seahawks/My 12s -The Year Our Lord 20WEIGHTeen -Steve Retools “The Odyssey" -Loyalty, Respect, and Honor by way of Bitterness and Anger -A Series of Rude Interruptions AND MORE. Questions? Comments? davidfosterwallaceandgromit@gmail.com SUBSCRIBE ON ITUNES. FOLLOW ON TWITTER: @DFWAGPOD 2017, David Foster Wallace, and Gromit, All Rights Reserved

    DFWaG Episode #10: "The Sun Also Rises"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2018 49:30


    We cannot apologize enough for skipping a week, our [INSERT HOLIDAY(S) HERE] celebrations got in the way- won’t happen again. Maybe. In addition to our week’s reading, we’ve prepared some extra juicy goofs to tithe you over this week: -Growing up Ren’n -T-Snaps: Prison Tobacco -10 Toes Down -Hyphy, The Sweetest Boy -“The Sun Also Rises”; the Lost Generation and Masculinity AND MORE Questions? Comments? davidfosterwallaceandgromit@gmail.com SUBSCRIBE ON ITUNES. 2017, David Foster Wallace, and Gromit, All Rights Reserved

    DFWaG Episode #9: "The Death of Ivan Ilyich"

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2017 71:02


    A longer episode this week surrounding Leo Tolstoy’s “The Death of Ivan Ilyich”. The extra length is due primarily to our attempt to better branch out as an arts/culture podcast, so strap in, because we’re getting FLAGRANTLY TANGENTIAL: -The Seattle Band Trifecta -Music, and The Importance of Vinyl -Pretention; being Pretentious -Obsession, Apple Steve, and Opiates -The Death of Ivan Ilyich/Death as The Equalizer AND MORE. Questions? Comments? davidfosterwallaceandgromit@gmail.com SUBSCRIBE ON ITUNES. 2017, David Foster Wallace, and Gromit, All Rights Reserved

    DFWaG Episode #8: "Chronicle of A Death Foretold"

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2017 46:55


    This week we highlight the novella, “Chronicle of A Death Foretold”, by Gabriel García Márquez, then things get a little off the rails. Welcome to our most sickly podcast yet: -Slow Starts and Complaints -Victim Blaming -Insignificance as a Theme/Fatalism -Self Importance and Fighting -Steve Peppers in Some Voices AND MORE. Questions? Comments? davidfosterwallaceandgromit@gmail.com SUBSCRIBE ON ITUNES. 2017, David Foster Wallace, and Gromit, All Rights Reserved

    DFWaG Episode #7: "The Violent Bear it Away"

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2017 43:42


    This week we return to our podcast-within-a-podcast, “Jack and The Bean Talk”, to discuss Mr. Bean, and the return of Johnny English. Consider this our greatest hits, because it only gets worse from here. Also: -The Importance of Mr. Bean -The Mr. Bean Show (1990) -Tune Talk, A Music Themed Podcast -Three Stooges as Brothers -Flannery O’Conner’s The Violent Bear It Away AND MORE. Questions? Comments? davidfosterwallaceandgromit@gmail.com SUBSCRIBE ON ITUNES. 2017, David Foster Wallace, and Gromit, All Rights Reserved

    DFWaG Episode #6: "Hard To Be A God (Part 2)"

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2017 45:21


    This week we finally discussed our first foray into Russian Sci-fi with “Hard To Be A God”, and in our defense: it was Thanksgiving, cut us some goddamn slack. In addition to fulfilling our simple, yet neglected previous promise: -Steve Does A Glasses Goof -Subversive Religiosity/Reddit Atheism -The New Superhero Standard -Specialty Suds (Our latest IP) -Net Neutrality -A Horrible Quote AND MORE. Any Questions/Comments: davidfosterwallaceandgromit@gmail.com SUBSCRIBE ON ITUNES. 2017, David Foster Wallace, and Gromit, All Rights Reserved.

    DFWaG Episode #5: "Hard To Be A God (Part 1)"

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2017 41:49


    This isn’t your grandmother’s Thanksgiving podcast. This week, David Foster Wallace, and Gromit, becomes the only openly antagonistic podcast available through Apple Podcasts: -Please Sponsor Us Trader Joe’s -Steve’s Grievance with Thanksgiving -Columbus Apologists -Farting in The Steam Room -How Superhero Movies Ruin Everything AND MORE. Any Questions/Comments: davidfosterwallaceandgromit@gmail.com SUBSCRIBE ON ITUNES. 2017, David Foster Wallace, and Gromit, All Rights Reserved.

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