Have you ever tried to read a challenging book and given up along the way? So have we; that's why we started this podcast, to help us work through David Foster Wallace's baffling masterpiece "Infinite Jest." Join us each week as we read through chunks of the book and discuss our thoughts!
This week we close out the podcast for good with a viewing of the 2015 film THE END OF THE TOUR, starring Jason Segel as David Foster Wallace. Thanks everyone who listened to our show! Hosted by Woody Ciskowski, Mikayla Nicholson, and Steve Guntli Logo by Steve Guntli
After more than a year of reading, recording, and agonizing over this book, we have finally finished INFINITE JEST, and our only remaining question is... what? Hosted by Woody Ciskowski, Mikayla Nicholson, and Steve GuntliLogo by Steve Guntli Email: jestfriendspod@gmail.com Next week: We watch "The End of the Tour" and give our final thoughts!
We're speeding headlong to the finale, but taking a little time to let some relationships grow. Also, Ortho Stice gets stuck to some glass! Hosted by Woody Ciskowski, Mikayla Nicholson, and Steve Guntli Logo by Steve Guntli Email: jestfriendspod@gmail.com Next week's episode: Page 902 - THE END OF THE BOOK!!!
It's a short and trippy segment this week as Don makes a surprising new friend. Hosted by Woody Ciskowski, Mikayla Nicholson, and Steve Guntli Logo by Steve Guntli Email: jestfriendspodcast@gmail.com Next week: Pages 851 - 902
Thank god for Molly Notkin! We get some answers from some surprising places, along with some intimate character moments and a whole lotta Kevin. Hosted by Woody Ciskowski, Mikayla Nicholson, and Steve Guntli Logo by Steve Guntli Email: jestfriendspod@gmail.com Next week's episode: Pages 809 - 851
A (deceptively) short and sweet section this week as the pace picks up in a distinctly DFW fashion and the author starts to tip his hand. Hosted by Woody Ciskowski, Mikayla Nicholson, and Steve Guntli Logo by Steve Guntli Email: jestfriendspod@gmail.com Next week's episode: Pages 755 - 809
This week, our characters dig deep, whether in the tunnels beneath ETA or into their own tragic backstories. Plus, some amazing letters from listeners!Hosted by Woody Ciskowski, Mikayla Nicholson, and Steve Guntli Logo by Steve Guntli Email: jestfriendspod@gmail.com Next week: Pages 716 - 755
We get our most action-packed section of the book yet, as Gately and the Ennet house crew come to blows and Steeply recounts a tragic addiction in his family. Hosted by Woody Ciskowski, Mikayla Nicholson, and Steve Guntli Logo by Steve Guntli jestfriendspod@gmail.com Next week's episode: Pages 666 - 716
This week, Randy Lenz emerges as the worst of the worst, and Steve's patience starts to run thin. Hosted by Woody Ciskowski, Mikayla Nicholson, and Steve Guntli Logo by Steve Guntli Email: jestfriendspod@gmail.com Next episode: Pages 601 - 666
The Jesters are joined by a special guest for the first time! Aaron George stops by to move mattresses, undergo a humiliating check-up, and the horrifying reason Randy is always walking home from NA meetings. Hosted by Woody Ciskowski, Mikayla Nicholson, and Steve Guntli Logo by Steve Guntli Email: jestfriendspod@gmail.com Next week's episode: Pages 550 - 601
Shockingly, this week we spend time with recovering addicts, tennis players, and two guys trapped on a mesa! Hosted by Woody Ciskowski, Mikayla Nicholson, and Steve Guntli Logo by Steve Guntli jestfriendspod@gmail.com Next week's episode: Pages 491 - 550.
We're doubling down on Lyle the Locker Room Guru this week! Hosted by Woody Ciskowski, Mikayla Nicholson, and Steve Guntli Logo by Steve Guntli jestfriendspod@gmail.comNext week's episode: Pages 442 - 491
Our most arduous section yet! We discuss secret chapters, the merits of repetition, and a baffling new game called Eschaton. Hosted by Woody Ciskowski, Mikayla Nicholson, and Steve Guntli Logo by Steve Guntli justfriendspod@gmail.com Next week's episode: Pages 375 - 442
Things are starting to settle down in the novel... and we maybe miss the chaos. Hosted by Woody Ciskowski, Mikayla Nicholson, and Steve Guntli Logo by Steve Guntli Email: jestfriendspod@gmail.comNext week: Pages 306 - 375
We finally meet a character who may help us figure out this whole damn thing! Also, the return of Lyle! Hosted by Woody Ciskowski, Mikayla Nicholson, and Steve Guntli Logo by Steve Guntli Email: jestfriendspod@gmail.comNext week: Pages 258 - 306
We're back in the groove this week as supporting characters start to come into focus. Also, what's the deal with Arizona? Hosted by Woody Ciskowski, Mikayla Nicholson, and Steve Guntli Logo by Steve Guntli jestfriendspod@gmail.com Next week's episode: Pages 198 - 258
This week, Steve starts to hit his first wall as things get reeeeal self-indulgent. Hosted by Woody Ciskowski, Mikayla Nicholson, and Steve Guntli Logo by Steve Guntli jestfriendspod@gmail.com Next week's episode: 151 - 198
Only three episodes in and we're starting to hit the wall! Join us as we meet tons of new characters and watch the scope widen even further. Hosted by Woody Ciskowski, Mikayla Nicholson, and Steve Guntli Logo by Steve Guntli jestfriendspod@gmail.com Next week's episode: Pages 109 - 150
This week, we meet some new faces, and learn a few new vocabulary words, as the scope of the novel slowly begins to expand. Hosted by Woody Ciskowski, Mikayla Nicholson, and Steve Guntli Logo by Steve Guntli jestfriendspod@gmail.com Next week's episode: Pages 49 - 109
Welcome to JEST FRIENDS, the podcast in which three good buds try to motivate each other to read, and finally finish, David Foster Wallace's intimidating masterwork, INFINITE JEST! In our first episode, Woody, Mikayla, and Steve do a deep dive into the first chapter!Hosted by Woody Ciskowski, Mikayla Nicolson, and Steve Guntli Logo by Steve Guntli jestfriendspod@gmail.com Next week: Pages 17-49