KYG Y2K: A Millennial Nostalgia Podcast

Pop Punk #1 w/ Joe Gariffo (Blink 182, Mest, Simple Plan)

Jesse is joined by actor, claymation guru, and all around pop punk music fan Joe Gariffo (@joegariffo @claynationshow) to discuss Simple Plan, Mest, and Blink 182. We discuss the creepiness of grown men still writing about high school, sexism in pop punk, horrible songwriting, and....THE SINGER FROM MEST STABBED A GUY TO DEATH? It's true! Check it out, share like and subscribe! @jessedraham @mrjezzicho [email protected]

Napoleon Dynamite w/ Aaron Bell

Comedian Aaron Bell (@aaronbellcomedy DarkSkinGumbel) joins me to make fun of Napoleon Dynamite, discuss what we'd do with a time machine, and discuss how teenagers solely communicate via movie quotes. Coming next few weeks: Pop Punk, The Crying of Lot 49, and Game of Thrones (TV). @jessedraham @mrjezzicho [email protected]

The End! p. 1-31 w/ Dan Ostrov and Steve Clark

The final episode of I Hate Infinite Jest! Original guests Dan Ostrov and Steve Clark (@steveclarkhello) join Jesse to dissect the beginning of the book with the full context of the novel. What is Jesse's final verdict? Listen and see! We'll see you next week on the Kill Your Gods podcast featuring Napoleon Dynamite! @jessedraham @[email protected] @mrjezzicho

IHIJ The End! p. 1-31 w/ Dan Ostrov and Steve Clark

I Hate Infinite Jest. The final episode of I Hate Infinite Jest! Original guests Dan Ostrov and Steve Clark (@steveclarkhello) join Jesse to dissect the beginning of the book with the full context of the novel. What is Jesse's final verdict? Listen and see! We'll see you next week on the Kill Your Gods podcast featuring Napoleon Dynamite! @jessedraham @[email protected] @mrjezzicho

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IHIJ 32: 938-981 w/ Tim Eastwood

I Hate Infinite Jest. It's the ending of the book but NOT the last IJ episode. We finish it up with Infinite Jest super fan and super theorizer Tim Eastwood (@comes_atime) to discuss...who is the books narrator? Who was sending out the samizdat? Who is Luria P? Did Orin sleep with Avril? EVERYTHING. We'll see you next week for our rousing finale. ALSO: new song, Infinite Jest Christmas. @jessedraham @[email protected] @mrjezzicho

Part 32: 938-981 w/ Tim Eastwood

It's the ending of the book but NOT the last IJ episode. We finish it up with Infinite Jest super fan and super theorizer Tim Eastwood (@comes_atime) to discuss...who is the books narrator? Who was sending out the samizdat? Who is Luria P? Did Orin sleep with Avril? EVERYTHING. We'll see you next week for our rousing finale. ALSO: new song, Infinite Jest Christmas. @jessedraham @[email protected] @mrjezzicho

Part 31: p.906-938 w/ Molly Mary O'Brien and Chris Wade (Chapo Traphouse)

This week Jesse is joined by the hosts of Infinite Cast, Molly Mary O'Brien and Chris Wade (producer of Chapo Traphouse). We do our best to not spoil the book for Chris as we discuss fictional women written by men, human greatness tainted by animal instinct, and the genius of 80's Bill. Listen to Infinte Cast, follow Mary @missmollymary and Chris @saywhatagain and check out Infinite Cast here! https://soundcloud.com/infinite-cast 2 eps left! Send your future topic suggestions @jessedraham ...

IHIJ 31: p.906-938 w/ Molly Mary O'Brien and Chris Wade (Chapo Traphouse)

I Hate Infinite Jest. This week Jesse is joined by the hosts of Infinite Cast, Molly Mary O'Brien and Chris Wade (producer of Chapo Traphouse). We do our best to not spoil the book for Chris as we discuss fictional women written by men, human greatness tainted by animal instinct, and the genius of 80's Bill. Listen to Infinte Cast, follow Mary @missmollymary and Chris @saywhatagain and check out Infinite Cast here! https://soundcloud.com/infinite-cast 2 eps left! Send your future topic sug...

Part 30: p.876-906 w/ Josh Anish

Jesse is joined by Josh Anish of "Should You Read Before You Die?" podcast! Josh loves DFW, BUT thinks Infinite Jest is overrated. (BLASPHEMY!) We discuss the true greatest work of DFW, the cynical 90's, and how the ending is turning Jesse against the book. Listen to "Should You Read Before You Die?" and follow Josh @JoshAnish NEW SONG! "Break The Mold (Wraith's Lamen)" @jessedraham @[email protected] @mrjezzicho

IHIJ 30: p.876-906 w/ Josh Anish

I Hate Infinite Jest. Jesse is joined by Josh Anish of "Should You Read Before You Die?" podcast! Josh loves DFW, BUT thinks Infinite Jest is overrated. (BLASPHEMY!) We discuss the true greatest work of DFW, the cynical 90's, and how the ending is turning Jesse against the book. Listen to "Should You Read Before You Die?" and follow Josh @JoshAnish NEW SONG! "Break The Mold (Wraith's Lamen)" @jessedraham @[email protected] @mrjezzicho

IHIJ 29: p. 845-876 w/ Max Bruno

I Hate Infinite Jest. Comedian Max Bruno  joins Jesse to discuss the 3rd Eye, the importance of sweat, ruined sex dreams, and perspective. Find him @MaxHBruno and check out his short film "The Smoots" linked below! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XsIzFW5FRdA @jessedraham @[email protected] @mrjezzicho Drop me a line and let me know what YOU want us to discuss next!

Part 29: p. 845-876 w/ Max Bruno

Comedian Max Bruno  joins Jesse to discuss the 3rd Eye, the importance of sweat, ruined sex dreams, and perspective. Find him @MaxHBruno and check out his short film "The Smoots" linked below! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XsIzFW5FRdA @jessedraham @[email protected] @mrjezzicho Drop me a line and let me know what YOU want us to discuss next!

IHIJ 28: p.808-845 "Enter the Wraith" w/ Paul Deichmann

I Hate Infinite Jest. Paul Deichmann of The Offer Podcast returns! Check out his stuff on @pauldeichmann and theoffercast.com. He and Jesse discuss whether Infinite Jest is actually funny (it is...Jesse's just an idiot), discuss Jesse's latest hatemail, DFW/Infinite Jest Superfans, and what happens when we die. FUN! @jessedraham on Facebook, Twitter, Insta, Reddit, Venmo and Parler (not for long, just did it to mess around, already getting stalked. Again, FUN!) [email protected] @MrJez...

Part 28: p.808-845 "Enter the Wraith" w/ Paul Deichmann

Paul Deichmann of The Offer Podcast returns! Check out his stuff on @pauldeichmann and theoffercast.com. He and Jesse discuss whether Infinite Jest is actually funny (it is...Jesse's just an idiot), discuss Jesse's latest hatemail, DFW/Infinite Jest Superfans, and what happens when we die. FUN! @jessedraham on Facebook, Twitter, Insta, Reddit, Venmo and Parler (not for long, just did it to mess around, already getting stalked. Again, FUN!) [email protected] @MrJezzicho on YouTube. Wr...

Part 27: p. 774-808 w/ Perri Lerner

Jesse's fiance Perri joins the podcast to discuss bad role models, different types of love, and how DFW and IJ are really like late 90's boyband, LFO. Find Jesse on Twitter @JesseDraham (also on Facebook, Insta, Reddit, and Gmail) and be sure to vote for the next book we'll cover on the podcast!

IHIJ 27: p. 774-808 w/ Perri Lerner

I Hate Infinite Jest. Jesse's fiance Perri joins the podcast to discuss bad role models, different types of love, and how DFW and IJ are really like late 90's boyband, LFO. Find Jesse on Twitter @JesseDraham (also on Facebook, Insta, Reddit, and Gmail) and be sure to vote for the next book we'll cover on the podcast!

IHIJ 26: "Jesse has a Meltdown" p. 747-774

I Hate Infinite Jest. Jesse is joined by nobody, because his scummy guest no-showed and then blocked him. Jesse discusses the scummy guest who no-showed and then blocked him, problems with nerds and victim mentalities, and terrible things fathers do. Don't find the guest anywhere, because f*** that guy.  @jessedraham [email protected] @diamondjoequim See Jesse do comedy live Nov 12th @ WorkhorseBrewing in King of Prussia, PA. Tickets at KricketComedy.com. Also Nov 19th at Pennsau...

Part 26: p. 747-774 w/ Nobody

Jesse is joined by nobody, because his scummy guest no-showed and then blocked him. Jesse discusses the scummy guest who no-showed and then blocked him, problems with nerds and victim mentalities, and terrible things fathers do. Don't find the guest anywhere, because f*** that guy.  @jessedraham [email protected] @diamondjoequim See Jesse do comedy live Nov 12th @ WorkhorseBrewing in King of Prussia, PA. Tickets at KricketComedy.com. Also Nov 19th at Pennsauken Country Club.

Part 26: "Jesse has a Meltdown" p. 747-774

Jesse is joined by nobody, because his scummy guest no-showed and then blocked him. Jesse discusses the scummy guest who no-showed and then blocked him, problems with nerds and victim mentalities, and terrible things fathers do. Don't find the guest anywhere, because f*** that guy.  @jessedraham [email protected] @diamondjoequim See Jesse do comedy live Nov 12th @ WorkhorseBrewing in King of Prussia, PA. Tickets at KricketComedy.com. Also Nov 19th at Pennsauken Country Club.

Part 25 p.714-747 w/ Dave Laird (Great Concavity Podcast)

Jesse is joined by Dave Laird of the Great Concavity podcast! They discuss the AFR in Footnote 304, minority representation in IJ, Incandenza family dynamics, and that lovable scumbag Randy Lenz. Listen to the Great Concavity podcast! @dave__laird @concavityshow @jessedraham @mrjezzicho @diamondjoequim [email protected] Song: This Train is Bound For Your Legs

IHIJ 25 p.714-747 w/ Dave Laird (Great Concavity Podcast)

I Hate Infinite Jest. Jesse is joined by Dave Laird of the Great Concavity podcast! They discuss the AFR in Footnote 304, minority representation in IJ, Incandenza family dynamics, and that lovable scumbag Randy Lenz. Listen to the Great Concavity podcast! @dave__laird @concavityshow @jessedraham @mrjezzicho @diamondjoequim [email protected] Song: This Train is Bound For Your Legs

Part 24 p. 682-716 w/ Jeff Anderson "One Tough Nun"

Jesse is joined by Jeff Anderson (@TallJefe) to discuss the abuse of Da Pemulis, genital nicknames, LitMoms, and more! Also, new song! "There is One". It's pretty dang bleak. @jessedraham @[email protected] @mrjezzicho @diamondjoequim

IHIJ 24 p. 682-716 w/ Jeff Anderson "One Tough Nun"

I Hate Infinite Jest. Jesse is joined by Jeff Anderson (@TallJefe) to discuss the abuse of Da Pemulis, genital nicknames, LitMoms, and more! Also, new song! "There is One". It's pretty dang bleak. @jessedraham @[email protected] @mrjezzicho @diamondjoequim

Footnote 3: Big Red Son w/ comedian Rusty Wright

Jesse is joined by comedian Rusty Wright of the Sweet Heat Podcast! They discuss David Foster Wallace's review of the 98 AVN Awards, their favorite adult film stars, Gonzo journalism, sex toys, and swallowing your pride. Find him @rusty_jawn and listen to the Sweet Heat Podcast @sweet_heat_cast. @jessedraham @[email protected] @mrjezzicho

IHIJ Footnote 3: Big Red Son w/ comedian Rusty Wright

I Hate Infinite Jest. Jesse is joined by comedian Rusty Wright of the Sweet Heat Podcast! They discuss David Foster Wallace's review of the 98 AVN Awards, their favorite adult film stars, Gonzo journalism, sex toys, and swallowing your pride. Find him @rusty_jawn and listen to the Sweet Heat Podcast @sweet_heat_cast. @jessedraham @[email protected] @mrjezzicho

Part 23 p.652-682 w/ Hannah Smart (author/musician)

Jesse is joined by musician and short fiction author, Hannah Smart! They discuss Hal and Stice's tennis match, prog rock operas, how David Foster Wallace IS Metallica, Catcher in the Rye, and Avril Incandenza, and so much more! Check out Hannah's DFW article "Death Was Not the End", find her music on Spotify, and her short stories in the summer edition of Blue River Review. @jessedraham @[email protected] @mrjezzicho @diamondjoequim

IHIJ 23 p.652-682 w/ Hannah Smart (author/musician)

I Hate Infinite Jest. Jesse is joined by musician and short fiction author, Hannah Smart! They discuss Hal and Stice's tennis match, prog rock operas, how David Foster Wallace IS Metallica, Catcher in the Rye, and Avril Incandenza, and so much more! Check out Hannah's DFW article "Death Was Not the End", find her music on Spotify, and her short stories in the summer edition of Blue River Review. @jessedraham @[email protected] @mrjezzicho @diamondjoequim

Part 22 p.620-651 w/ comedian Adam Conrad

Jesse is joined by comedian Adam Conrad (@spookydoods) to discuss genital mourning, annular storytelling, and his quest to retell IJ through Minions memes (@minfinitejest). Check out his work on Front Row Film Roast (Featuring "Scream" 10/24!) https://facebook.com/FrontRowFilmRoast Find Jesse @jessedraham Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Venmo @mrjezzicho @diamondjoequim [email protected]

IHIJ 22 p.620-651 w/ comedian Adam Conrad

I Hate Infinite Jest. Jesse is joined by comedian Adam Conrad (@spookydoods) to discuss genital mourning, annular storytelling, and his quest to retell IJ through Minions memes (@minfinitejest). Check out his work on Front Row Film Roast (Featuring "Scream" 10/24!) https://facebook.com/FrontRowFilmRoast Find Jesse @jessedraham Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Venmo @mrjezzicho @diamondjoequim [email protected]

IHIJ 21: p.593-619 w/ REParrishComics "Gately's Parking Lot Brawl"

I Hate Infinite Jest. Robin Parrish (@reparrishcomics) rejoins the podcast to discuss the epic showdown between Don Gately and three Canucks in Hawaiian shirts, the beauty of efficient violence, and Orin's delusional outlook on life. Also, Jesse wrote TWO songs this week! Follow Robin on the all the things and check out REParrishComics.com. @jessedraham @diamondjoequim @mrjezzicho [email protected] (Artwork by REParrishComics)

Part 21: p.593-619 w/ REParrishComics "Gately's Parking Lot Brawl"

Robin Parrish (@reparrishcomics) rejoins the podcast to discuss the epic showdown between Don Gately and three Canucks in Hawaiian shirts, the beauty of efficient violence, and Orin's delusional outlook on life. Also, Jesse wrote TWO songs this week! Follow Robin on the all the things and check out REParrishComics.com. @jessedraham @diamondjoequim @mrjezzicho [email protected] (Artwork by REParrishComics)

IHIJ 20: p.563-593 w. David C. Jensen (@InfiniteJensen)

I Hate Infinite Jest. Jesse is joined by artist David C. Jensen. David is a sketch artist and has a prolific amount of IJ scenes he's committed to paper.  He and Jesse discuss mental illness, Alcoholics Anonymous, approaching David Foster Wallace as a contemporary, and establishing tone humor driven fiction. Check out David @infinitejensen on all the things, be sure to see his IJ related work at InfiniteJensen.Tumbler.com, and check our YouTube for a preview of the episode featuring his ar...

Part 20: p.563-593 w. David C. Jensen (@InfiniteJensen)

Jesse is joined by artist David C. Jensen. David is a sketch artist and has a prolific amount of IJ scenes he's committed to paper.  He and Jesse discuss mental illness, Alcoholics Anonymous, approaching David Foster Wallace as a contemporary, and establishing tone humor driven fiction. Check out David @infinitejensen on all the things, be sure to see his IJ related work at InfiniteJensen.Tumbler.com, and check our YouTube for a preview of the episode featuring his artwork. @jessedraham ...

IHIJ 19: p.531-562 w/ Paul Deichmann

I Hate Infinite Jest. Easily our most entertaining episode to date. Jesse is joined by improvver and podcaster Paul Deichmann! They discuss how podcasts would've worked in the IJ Universe, cancel culture, lying fantastical drug addict stories, and awkward friendship courting. Check out Paul's podcast The Offer: Original Stories Podcast. @pauldeichmann @offerpod TheOfferCast.com @jessedraham @mrjezzicho [email protected]

Part 19: p.531-562 w/ Paul Deichmann

Easily our most entertaining episode to date. Jesse is joined by improvver and podcaster Paul Deichmann! They discuss how podcasts would've worked in the IJ Universe, cancel culture, lying fantastical drug addict stories, and awkward friendship courting. Check out Paul's podcast The Offer: Original Stories Podcast. @pauldeichmann @offerpod TheOfferCast.com @jessedraham @mrjezzicho [email protected]

Part 18: p. 503-530 w/ comedian Josh Gondelman

Jesse is joined by comedian Josh Gondelman (Writer @ Desus and Mero, formerly for Last Week Tonight) to discuss depression, perspective, and the real-life Boston counterparts to the books settings. Catch Josh's work on Season 2 of Desus and Mero on Showtime, every Thursday and Sunday at 11. Check out his podcast "Make My Day" and pick up his new book of essays "Nice Try". Follow him @JoshGondelman @jessedraham [email protected]

IHIJ 18: p. 503-530 w/ comedian Josh Gondelman

I Hate Infinite Jest. Jesse is joined by comedian Josh Gondelman (Writer @ Desus and Mero, formerly for Last Week Tonight) to discuss depression, perspective, and the real-life Boston counterparts to the books settings. Catch Josh's work on Season 2 of Desus and Mero on Showtime, every Thursday and Sunday at 11. Check out his podcast "Make My Day" and pick up his new book of essays "Nice Try". Follow him @JoshGondelman @jessedraham [email protected]

Part 17: p.470-503 "Quebecois Holocaust" w/ UK Podcaster Josh Kaluba

Jesse is joined by podcaster (Minority Arts Appreciation Society) Josh Kaluba to discuss boredom, the cartoonishness of IJ, and the importance of unnecessary details. Check out Josh on the Minority Arts Appreciation Society podcast.  https://bit.ly/329KR6N @joshuakaluba @ArtsMinority @jessedraham

IHIJ 17: p.470-503 "Quebecois Holocaust" w/ UK Podcaster Josh Kaluba

I Hate Infinite Jest. Jesse is joined by podcaster (Minority Arts Appreciation Society) Josh Kaluba to discuss boredom, the cartoonishness of IJ, and the importance of unnecessary details. Check out Josh on the Minority Arts Appreciation Society podcast.  https://bit.ly/329KR6N @joshuakaluba @ArtsMinority @jessedraham

IHIJ 16: p. 442-469 "Addiction AA" w/ Steve Clark

I Hate Infinite Jest. Episode 2 alum, storyteller, and Alcoholics Anonymous expert Steve Clark returns to discuss the intricacies of "higher power" belief, the male gaze in Infinite Jest, and the importance of removing yourself from you own map. Go to YouTube and search Steve Clark the Moth to hear some of his great stories @steveclarkhello @jessedraham @diamondjoequim @mrjezzicho [email protected]

Part 16: p. 442-469 "Addiction AA" w/ Steve Clark

Episode 2 alum, storyteller, and Alcoholics Anonymous expert Steve Clark returns to discuss the intricacies of "higher power" belief, the male gaze in Infinite Jest, and the importance of removing yourself from you own map. Go to YouTube and search Steve Clark the Moth to hear some of his great stories @steveclarkhello @jessedraham @diamondjoequim @mrjezzicho [email protected]

IHIJ 15: p.410-442 with author James McAdams

I Hate Infinite Jest. Author James McAdams (Ambushing the Void) joins Jesse to discuss the 90s, the nature of television broadcasting laws, and our unfortunate Ayn Rand phases. @jessedraham @diamondjoequim [email protected]

Part 15: p.410-442 with author James McAdams

Author James McAdams (Ambushing the Void) joins Jesse to discuss the 90s, the nature of television broadcasting laws, and our unfortunate Ayn Rand phases. @jessedraham @diamondjoequim [email protected]

Part 14: p. 375-410 "O.N.A.N." with Josh Brown

Jesse is joined by Infinite Jest super fan Josh Brown!  They discuss Mario's puppet movie, biblical references (O.N.A.N.!), Lyle the sweat guru, and sad umbilical cord stories. @jessedraham @diamondjoequim @mrjezzicho

IHIJ 14: p. 375-410 "O.N.A.N." with Josh Brown

I Hate Infinite Jest. Jesse is joined by Infinite Jest super fan Josh Brown!  They discuss Mario's puppet movie, biblical references (O.N.A.N.!), Lyle the sweat guru, and sad umbilical cord stories. @jessedraham @diamondjoequim @mrjezzicho

Part 13: p. 343-375 "Boston AA" with Composer Ryan Galik

Composer and music teacher Ryan Galik joins Jesse to discuss his IJ DFW inspired winds composition, "Felo de Se", AA, the wisdom of the Crocodiles, and hubris of knowledge.  They also discuss the importance of reading IJ twice. (Nooooooooooo) Jesse wrote a song too!  And it's a serious one this time! Follow Ryan @Ryan_Galik and go to RyanGalik.com to check out Felo de Se. https://www.ryangalik.com/felo-de-se @jessedraham @diamondjoequim [email protected]

IHIJ 13: p. 343-375 "Boston AA" with Composer Ryan Galik

I Hate Infinite Jest. Composer and music teacher Ryan Galik joins Jesse to discuss his IJ DFW inspired winds composition, "Felo de Se", AA, the wisdom of the Crocodiles, and hubris of knowledge.  They also discuss the importance of reading IJ twice. (Nooooooooooo) Jesse wrote a song too!  And it's a serious one this time! Follow Ryan @Ryan_Galik and go to RyanGalik.com to check out Felo de Se. https://www.ryangalik.com/felo-de-se @jessedraham @diamondjoequim [email protected]

Part 12: p.321-343 "ESCHATON!!!" with Author Reece LeResche

Jesse is joined by Reece LeResche, author of "God's Unwanted Child" to discuss Eschaton, the complexity of DFW's writing, father-son relationships.  Follow him @ProtestantGuilt, and buy "God's Unwanted Child" on Amazon or Barnes & Noble. Also, since the Decemberists made a video about Eschaton, Jesse made a metal song.  It's pretty bad, in the best way possible @jessedraham @mrjezzicho @diamondjoequim Share like and subscribe.

IHIJ 12: p.321-343 "ESCHATON!!!" with Author Reece LeResche

I Hate Infinite Jest. Jesse is joined by Reece LeResche, author of "God's Unwanted Child" to discuss Eschaton, the complexity of DFW's writing, father-son relationships.  Follow him @ProtestantGuilt, and buy "God's Unwanted Child" on Amazon or Barnes & Noble. Also, since the Decemberists made a video about Eschaton, Jesse made a metal song.  It's pretty bad, in the best way possible @jessedraham @mrjezzicho @diamondjoequim Share like and subscribe.