The Infinite Library

John Hagele
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A podcast about books, mortality, and what to do with your limited time with both. Hosted by John & Ben.

  1. 6 DAYS AGO

    Episode 55 - "Shadow Ticket" by Thomas Pynchon

    Happy (almost) New Year! We're closing out our Thomas Pynchon mini-revue with his latest novel, "Shadow Ticket". Along for the ride is friend of the pod, author TJ Martinson! Topics of discussion include Pynchon's relationship to pop culture, the use of alternate history in literature, and whether Pynchon offers us as readers an 'out' to our present circumstances. As always, we hope you enjoy the conversation! Check out TJ's books here!

    1h 55m

  2. 16/12/2025

    Episode 54 - "Bleeding Edge" by Thomas Pynchon

    This week, we jump forward over 50 years into Thomas Pychon's career (and over all his most read books) to discuss 2013's "Bleeding Edge"! Along for the ride through Y2K is friend of the pod, Dan. Topics of discussion include reading the 2010s through the 2000s, the role of technology and espionage in Pynchon's works, and 9/11. As always, we hope you enjoy the conversations.

    1h 54m

  3. 02/12/2025

    Episode 53 - "V." by Thomas Pynchon

    This week, we start our mini-revue of the works of Thomas Pynchon with his first novel: "V." We discuss our individual relationships with Pynchon's writing, his place in the larger world of contemporary literature, and what we liked and disliked about this strange first novel of his. As always, we hope that you enjoy the conversation!

    1h 56m

  4. 11/11/2025

    Episode 52 - "Major Arcana" by John Pistelli, Pt. 2

    This week, we conclude our discussion of John Pistelli's "Major Arcana". We hope you enjoy another two-parter!

    1h 22m

  5. 06/11/2025

    Episode 52 - "Major Arcana" by John Pistelli (Pt. 1)

    We accidentally did another two parter, but we had a lot of thoughts about "Major Arcana" by John Pistelli. As always, we hope that you enjoy our conversation!

    1h 34m

  6. 28/10/2025

    Episode 51 - "The Return of the King" by JRR Tolkien (feat. Nate), Pt. 2

    The conclusion to our discussion on "The Return of the King", featuring Nate from Gamers with Glasses. As always, we hope that you enjoy the conversation.

    1h 22m

  7. 22/10/2025

    Episode 51 - "The Return of the King" by JRR Tolkien, Part 1 (feat. Nate Schmidt)

    This week on The Infinite Library, we answer Gondor's call for aid and discuss "The Return of the King" with Nate Schmidt of Gamers with Glasses. We've been there and we're nearly ready to go back again, so please join us to discuss the conclusion of The Lord of the Rings! As always, we hope that you enjoy the conversation.

    1h 11m

  8. 14/10/2025

    Episode 50 - "The Two Towers" by JRR Tolkien, Part 2 (feat. Claire)

    Our continued conversation with Claire on "The Two Towers". As always, we hope that you enjoy the conversation.

    1h 24m
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A podcast about books, mortality, and what to do with your limited time with both. Hosted by John & Ben.

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  • Creator
    John Hagele
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2025
  • Episodes
    68
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © John Hagele
  • Show Website
    The Infinite Library

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