
Episode 40 - Discussing David Foster Wallace with Greg Carlisle
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08/25/18 • 101 min
In Episode 40, we welcome Greg Carlisle, author of the Infinite Jest commentary, Elegant Complexity, and Nature's Nightmare, an analysis of Wallace's Oblivion collection.
Greg's books here: http://www.sideshowmediagroup.com/books/
Contact Greg: [email protected]
In Episode 40, we welcome Greg Carlisle, author of the Infinite Jest commentary, Elegant Complexity, and Nature's Nightmare, an analysis of Wallace's Oblivion collection.
Greg's books here: http://www.sideshowmediagroup.com/books/
Contact Greg: [email protected]
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Episode 39 - 2018 ISU David Foster Wallace Conference Review (feat. Matt Luter)
We're joined by repeat guest Matt Luter to talk about all the fun Dave missed out on at the recent Illinois State University Wallace conference, held June 7-9, 2018. Topics covered include panel recaps, anagram alter egos, karaoke highlights, and all other manner of conference scoops. Almost as good as having been there!
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Episode 41 - Discussing David Foster Wallace with Tim Personn
In Episode 41, we talk to Dr. Tim Personn (in person!) from the University of Victoria about his recently-defended dissertation, "Fictions of Proximity: The Wallace Nexus in Contemporary Literature." Buckle up for a philosophical discussion, as Tim takes us on a ride through the work of Wittgenstein, Derrida, and other thinkers whose work informed Wallace's fiction and influence on the modern literary landscape. Other topics include tacos, seeing Parquet Courts live, and potential future podcast beefs!
Show Notes:
Shazia Hafiz Ramji's book Port of Being - https://invisiblepublishing.com/product/port-of-being/
Kieran Setiya's Midlife - http://www.ksetiya.net/midlife.html
Tim's website - timpersonn.com
Post 45 "The Dave Show" - http://post45.research.yale.edu/2011/11/the-dave-show/
Medium/Just Words "How David Lipsky Captures the Spirit of David Foster Wallace" - https://medium.com/just-words/the-dave-show-5f07c1f83a86
Tim's Twitter - https://twitter.com/timpersonn
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