David Foster Wallace, and Gromit Podcast
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.
Episodes
January 28, 2024 • 17 secs
Yes, you read that correctly. Unfortunately, Steve and I have developed some irreconcilable differences, and in light of that, I’m taking the initiative to retire the podcast. Huge thanks to Gustavo, David Delmonte, Skib, Damon, and all the fans who wrote in to goof around with us- I hope we’ll be able to goof around again at some point in the future.
Thanks again, and feel free to reach out via email or instagram to stay in touch...
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June 5, 2021 • 67 mins
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 recorde...
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May 18, 2021 • 55 mins
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 ...
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May 4, 2021 • 64 mins
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, W...
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April 25, 2021 • 53 mins
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 pr...
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April 19, 2021 • 47 mins
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” (Produce...
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April 13, 2021 • 45 mins
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 Bre...
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April 6, 2021 • 44 mins
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: ORANGELA...
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March 23, 2021 • 65 mins
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 ...
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March 17, 2021 • 54 mins
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”...
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March 9, 2021 • 60 mins
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...
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March 1, 2021 • 60 mins
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 ...
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February 22, 2021 • 72 mins
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 Spectacula...
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February 7, 2021 • 53 mins
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 F...
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February 5, 2021 • 69 mins
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 H...
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January 28, 2021 • 67 mins
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 behavio...
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January 24, 2021 • 76 mins
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...
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January 20, 2021 • 76 mins
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 Foo...
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January 16, 2021 • 53 mins
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...
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