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Dune, Book 2B, with Bern the Bastard

Tue, 05 Oct 2021 04:49:02 +0000

We're joined by Bern of Bern and the Bastards! Check out their upcoming album (featuring songs about Dune!) on Bandcamp.

https://bernandthebastards.bandcamp.com/

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Dune, Book 2A, with comedian Casey Kuftic

Tue, 28 Sep 2021 03:55:16 +0000

We cover pages 254-323 of Dune with comedian Casey Kuftic where we discuss spice vs. adrenochrome, drinking your pee and poop, where Captain Planet fits into the Dune universe, Paul's crush on his mom, and Fremen's as dirty ninja hippies.

Dune, Book 1A, with Comedian Samantha Padgett

Tue, 21 Sep 2021 03:03:41 +0000

Comedian Samantha Padgett joins the cast to discuss: Dr. Yueh as a mumble rapper, smelly book stores, and whether Bene Gesserits are just kinda slutty?

@samanthaiamantha @jessedraham

Dune, Book1B, with "Reading Dune" Hosts, Evan & Caleb

Tue, 14 Sep 2021 02:49:28 +0000

We're still reading Dune! This week we're joined by Evan & Caleb from @ReadingDune podcast! Pages 99-185

Dune, Book 1A, with Robin Parrish

Wed, 08 Sep 2021 14:49:34 +0000

WE'RE GOING TO ARRAKIS Y'ALL! Comic artist Robin Parrish (@reparrishcomics) joins me to discuss the depths of Frank Herbert's "Dune"! Join us for the next 9 weeks as we read along with the sci-fi classic.

MovieTime! Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone w/ Rob Crews

Mon, 30 Aug 2021 16:13:05 +0000

Comedian/Musician Rob Crews stopped by to discuss the film version of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's / Philosopher's / Ventriliquist's Stone! We discuss the differences between the movie and book, why Rob has never read any of the books, and whether child actors require hot moms.

Comedians Read: Harry Potter &TS/PS, C.15-17 w/ Dan Clark

Mon, 23 Aug 2021 05:15:25 +0000

Dan Clark joins the show to wrap up Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone! And Philosopher's Stone! And the Ventriliquist's Stone! We discuss Dan winning a trip to the UK in Harry Potter Trivia, the Olsen Twins are in the Illuminati, and Harry Potter with a Philadelphia accent.

Comedians Read: Harry Potter &TS/PS, C.10-14 w/ Hannah Trav

Mon, 16 Aug 2021 03:03:56 +0000

Comedian Hannah Trav joins Jesse to discuss Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone! Topics include: British Christmas Traditions, what we would see in the Mirror of Esired, and whether or not Jesus was a wizard in the Potter-verse?

Comedians Read: Harry Potter &TS/PS, C.6-9 w/ Steve Bickel

Tue, 10 Aug 2021 15:27:05 +0000

Comedian Steve Bickel joins Jesse to discuss chapters 6-9 of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone. Topics include: Jesse can't pronounce Hagrid, the Weasley's as filthy Catholics, a breakdown of the Gryffindor, Slytherin, Hufflepuff, and Ravenclaw houses, and more!

Comedians Read Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, C.1-5, w/ Meg Goetz

Mon, 02 Aug 2021 02:33:16 +0000

Our first dive into the sparkly vampires and forced youth battle to the death infested pages of Harry Potter! Jesse is joined by comedian Meg Goetz to discuss: does Hogwart's have Academic Scholarships?, reading in an English accent, and the real evil of the franchise and Brits everywhere - fat people.

@meggoetzmoney @jessedraham jessedraham@gmail.com

Numbers w. Zach Travis: Comedians Read the Bible

Mon, 26 Jul 2021 02:11:23 +0000

Comedian Zach Travis (@tugboatsim2019) joins Jesse as we wrap up bible month with the book of numbers! We discuss: Israeli's fear giants, wandering the desert for 40 years, the Balaam sidequest, and God just ordering all the Moabs murdered.

Leviticus w. Cecily Alexandria : Comedians Read the Bible

Mon, 19 Jul 2021 02:14:39 +0000

Comedian Cecily Alexandria joins Jesse to discuss the Book of Leviticus! Discussion includes: Women are filthy. Blood Libel. Why you shouldn't eat eagles. The passage against homosexuality. And the importance of washing your damn hands.

Go to CecilyAlexandria.com and check out her book "Vagina Strong"!

Exodus 2/2 w. Dorian Vasquez: Comedians Read the Bible

Mon, 12 Jul 2021 16:15:39 +0000

Dorian Vasquez is a comedian and has a bachelors in religious studies, and even HE finds this pretty weird. He and Jesse discuss God's fancy ark, Yahweh as Harvery Fierstein, and what's so special about this golden calf?

Exodus 1/2: w. Jeff Roser: Comedians Read the Bible

Mon, 05 Jul 2021 15:03:15 +0000

Comedians Jesse Draham and Jeff Roser read story of Moses in Exodus! We discuss Jeff being the son of a preacher man, being pentecostal, the 10 Commandments, God as a dead beat dad, church culture, Aaron, Yahweh, Creeping Death, and Much more!

The Sandlot w/ Matt Peoples & John Montague (90's Kids Movies Month)

Mon, 28 Jun 2021 03:37:34 +0000

90s Kids Movies Months comes to an epic conclusion with 1993's classic, "The Sandlot". Jesse is joined by Matt Peoples (@mpeoples23) and John Montague (@montaguecomedy) of the Handsome Idiots podcast. They discuss: Yeah Yeah grew into a Jersey Shore bro. One of these kids almost certainly died in Vietnam. Was Benny the Jet trying to bang Scotty? And the ultimate conspiracy: WAS WENDY PEFFERCORN NOT THAT HOT?!?!

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Little Rascals w/ John Deary (90s Kids Movies Month)

Tue, 22 Jun 2021 00:35:44 +0000

Kill Your Gods Podcast takes a satirical watch of the 1994 film Little Rascals for 90s Kids Movie Month. Comedians Jesse Draham and John Deary discuss: things we repeated from movies that got us in trouble, the He Man Woman Haters as proto incels, and HOLY HELL THAT'S DONALD TRUMP AS WALDO'S DAD. @jessedraham @oh_deary

Little Giants w/ Jake Mattera (90's Kids Movies Month)

Mon, 14 Jun 2021 01:34:00 +0000

Jesse is joined by comedian Jake Mattera (@JakeMattera) to discuss Little Giants! Topics include: Did Rick Moranis' wife leave him for another woman? Is Ed O'Neill's character merely Al Bundy's first marriage? HOW DID WE NOT KNOW SPIKE WAS ON A REALITY SHOW?!

Jake has his debut comedy album coming out on Helium Comedy Records on June 25th, but you can pre-order now at this link here! Also check out he and Magical Misery Tour alum Erik Terrell on their podcast, Stand Up Guys!

@jessedraham jessedraham@gmail.com

Ladybugs - 90's Kids Movies Month w/ Joe Gariffo

Mon, 07 Jun 2021 02:38:39 +0000

Jesse is joined by actor writer and claymation star @JoeGariffo to discuss the confusing offensive and inappropriate 1991 Rodney Dangerfield kids movie, "Lady Bugs". Child molestation jokes and pussy songs for the whole family!

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Nu Metal #1: Korn, Limp Bizkit, Mudvayne, Mushroomhead w/ Gene Meyer

Tue, 01 Jun 2021 02:53:00 +0000

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ARE YOU READY?!?!?!! Our long awaited deep dive into the best and worst of Nu Metal has finally arrived! Comedian/Writer/Grindcore Vocalist (Bandit) Gene Meyer joins Jesse as we discuss Korn's Faget, Ball Tongue, All in the Family, and Word Up, Limp Bizkit's Nookie, Stuck, Hot Dog, and No Sex, Mudvayne's Happy?, Dig, Death Blooms, and Forget to Remember, and Mushroomhead's Solitaire Unraveling and Qwerty. Follow him @GeneMeyerLOL

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Pop Punk #2 w/ HSNE Podcast (New Found Glory, Yellowcard, Brand New)

Sun, 23 May 2021 20:28:41 +0000

Jesse is joined by Steve and Chris of the HSNE High School Never Ends Podcast, a show about pop punking into fatherhood and your 30's. We discuss in detail New Found Glory, Yellowcard, and Brand New. Topics include: Did Yellowcard really need the violin? Jesse Lacey and Steve Klein and their legal controversies. Sexism in pop punk. Whiny vocals. Check them out @HSNEPod . Be sure to check out episode 1 (Blink 182, Mest, and Simple Plan).

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The Beatles Suck w Dru Montana

Mon, 17 May 2021 01:27:05 +0000

Comedian Dru Montana (@drumontana47) thinks the Beatles are overrated. How can anyone under 30 be the best anything? Jesse makes him listen to some songs to challenge him. It doesn't work.

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Game of Thrones Season 4: Headache Mountain w/ Perri Lerner

Mon, 10 May 2021 03:01:54 +0000

Comedian Jesse Draham is watching Game of Thrones for the first time with his fiance, Perri Lerner. Join us for Season 4 to discuss the death of King Joffrey, Polyamory in Westeros, and the Red Viper vs. the Mountain.

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Game Of Thrones Season 3: Jon Snow Goes Down w Perri Lerner

Thu, 06 May 2021 23:55:04 +0000

Comedian Jesse Draham watches Game of Thrones Season 3 for the first time with his fiance, Perri Lerner. They discuss the Red Wedding, and Jon Snow being an enlightened lover for the time, performing oral sex. Actually, we mostly talk about that. It's pretty hot.

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Email JesseDraham@gmail.com to chat or suggest future episodes

Game of Thrones Season 2 w/ Perri Lerner

Mon, 03 May 2021 04:01:47 +0000

Comedian Jesse Draham and his fiance Perri watch Game of Thrones Season 2. (We're on our honeymoon, so enjoy a couple of episodes we recorded a bit ago.)

I Hate Game Of Thrones S1 (w/ Perri Lerner)

Sun, 02 May 2021 16:00:00 +0000

Jesse is joined by his lovely fiance as he watch Game of Thrones for the very 1st time. He's got a lot of guesses and overall is bored by the whole thing. Join us on our journey into Westeros and Castle Rock, as we root for the Thrickenthrack Clan.

Kafka on the Shore 5/5 w/Seamus Millar Ch. 41-49

Fri, 30 Apr 2021 04:06:44 +0000

This story ends where it began, with comedian Seamus Millar @shamblesmurph . We wrap up Murakami's classic, discussing our interpretations on Nakata and Kafka, reincarnation, and what we were like at 15. If you liked our series, spread the word! Share like comment and subscribe! We have some great content coming your way! Video at youtube.com/mrjezzicho

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Kafka on the Shore 4/5 Ch. 31-40 Namjoon RM BTS

Mon, 26 Apr 2021 00:14:59 +0000

Jesse flies solo for this one. We talk about Murakami's Kafka on the Shore's connection to BTS RM Namjoon (KPop fans are going to hate me), the benefits of sleeping with an older woman, and Beethoven's Archduke Trio.

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Kafka On The Shore Part 3/5 w/ Dan Ostrov Ch. 21-30

Mon, 19 Apr 2021 23:02:23 +0000

Jesse is joined by comedian Dan Ostrov (sadly not in his hot tub as hoped) to discuss Murakami's Kafka on the Shore. Topics include: Which mascots make the best pimps? Best music to have sex with your mother too? And times you woke up covered in blood.

Follow Dan @lord_byron_macgreggor

@jessedraham jessedraham@gmail.com

Kafka On The Shore Part 2/5 w/ Drunk Guys Book Club Pod Ch. 11-20

Mon, 12 Apr 2021 01:10:52 +0000

Jesse is joined by the guys at Drunk Guys Book Club Podcast (@drunkguysbc) to discuss Johnnie Walker the Cat Killer, what useless super powers we'd like to have, and hemophilia in relation to circumcision. Check out their podcast, because it's GREAT! Also, Jesse wrote a song for the first time in a while!

@jessedraham @mrjezzicho email at jessedraham@gmail.com

Kafka On The Shore Part 1/5 w/Seamus Millar Ch. 1-10

Sun, 04 Apr 2021 14:43:11 +0000

Comedians Jesse Draham and Seamus Millar dip into Haruki Murakami's classic novel "Kafka on the Shore". Join them as they discuss where they'd run away to, anti-Asian sentiments in America, and, somehow, Hulk Hogan. Follow Seamus @shamblesmurph on Instagram.

@jessedraham @mrjezzicho jessedraham@gmail.com

Earth Abides w. Geordie Guy

Sun, 28 Mar 2021 14:53:27 +0000

Jesse is joined by Geordie Guy (@GordyPls) to discuss George R. Stewart's 1949 sci-fi post apocalyptic classic, Earth Abides. Topics include: Ish is kind of a jerk, how Earth Abides laid the framework for 90% of modern zombie movies, and the first thing we'd dispose of in our new societies. (Spoiler: Get lost pants, men wear skirts now!)

Pinch Your Gods! Follow Geordie @GordyPls

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Anime Is Bad w/ Lemaire Lee

Mon, 22 Mar 2021 03:06:39 +0000

Comedian Lemaire Lee (@LemaireLee) hosts the show FEUD!, where people defend their horrible opinions. He showed up to defend Anime, which Jesse thinks is mostly bad lip voice acting and arm waving. They watched episodes of Soul Eater and Dragon Ball Z. Jesse was unimpressed. Look forward to a part 2, because this episode made some people very unhappy (that I insulted their cartoons made for children).

Be sure to watch with video on Youtube @MrJezzicho!

Send hatemail to @jessedraham jessedraham@gmail.com

Illegal Immigration w/ Che Guerrero

Mon, 15 Mar 2021 00:29:47 +0000

Jesse is joined by comedian Che Guerrero to discuss his experience as an undocumented immigrant from the Dominican Republic as a child. We debunk some famous right-wing talking points and statistics about illegal immigrants, the demonization of others, being your brother's keeper, and the gratitude America shows it's veterans.

Find Che @CheGuerrergo @MyUndocumentedAss. Punchline Philly April 22nd-24th. Learn standup with him at OffMic Comedy School.

@jessedraham jessedraham@gmail.com

Comedians Read the Bible! Genesis Pt. 2 w/ Neil Wood

Mon, 01 Mar 2021 02:32:48 +0000

Jesse is joined once again for bible study by Neil Wood (@iamneilwood) to finish up the book of Genesis! They discuss sisters/wives, Jacob wrestling God in a steel cage match, and dressing up like a werewolf to steal your brother's inheritance!

Listen to Neil on Cult of Us podcast!

@jessedraham @mrjezzicho jessedraham@gmail.com

I Hate The Bible! Genesis Pt. 1 w/ Neil Wood

Mon, 22 Feb 2021 04:24:05 +0000

Getcha blasphemy, piping hot, like the flames of hell! Guest Neil Wood joins host Jesse Draham for bible study and to give a razzing to the first book of the King James Bible. It's two comics roasting the word of God, it's great! Noah gets raped by his son, Lot offers his daughters up for rape, the daughters return the favor by raping HIM! It's the "good book" and the basis of the Jewish torah and the Christian old testament.

Check out Neil on the Cult of Us podcast on the DropTen Media network.

@jessedraham jessedraham@gmail.com @mrjezzicho

Crying of Lot 49 Chap. 6 w/ Marlenas McMahon-Purk

Tue, 16 Feb 2021 03:52:14 +0000

Comedian and published McSweeney's author Marlenas McMahon-Purk (@rillitho) joins Jesse for the final chapter of the Crying of Lot 49. We discuss Pynchon as a futurist, the parallels to the Trump presidency, David Foster Wallace, and the mystery of the Trystero...

Follow Marlenas @rillitho , and Follow Jesse @jessedraham @mrjezzicho and send an email to jessedraham@gmail.com and let us know what books you want us to cover next!

Crying of Lot 49 Chap. 4/5 w/ Liv Lansdale @welivinasociety

Thu, 11 Feb 2021 04:01:15 +0000

Liv Linsdale (blurbslut, @welivinasociety) drops by to discuss Chapters 4 and 5 of the Crying of Lot 49!

@jessedraham @killyourgodspodcast jessedraham@gmail.com

Feb 18th, Racks Bar and Grille, Williamstown NJ

April 2nd, Greek Meat Guy, Easton, PA

Gamestop Stock Market Saga w/ Rusty Wright & Larry West

Mon, 08 Feb 2021 03:44:11 +0000

Diamond Hands? Ape? HOLD?!?! In late January/early February 2020, a bunch of lunatic on the subreddit r/wallstreetbets took on the billionaire hedgefunds Citron and Melvin, and WON! Or did they?...

I brought on stock market experts (at least as far as my personal acquaintances consist of) Comedian Rusty Wright (@rusty_jawn) and Larry West of LarryWestProductions.com to discuss.

I just like the stock! GameStonk $GME Elon Musk

@jessedraham @mrjezzicho jessedraham@gmail.com

Crying of Lot 49 Chap. 3 w/ Matt Markwood

Mon, 01 Feb 2021 04:51:25 +0000

Matt Markwood joins us as we discuss Oedipa Maas' Trystero obsession, the Courier's Tragedy, and the correlation of mass communication to dating. Find him on Twitter @WehttamDoowkram and check out the subreddits r/thomaspynchon and r/badreads

@jessedraham @mrjezzicjho jessedraham@gmail.com

Crying of Lot 49 Chap. 1&2 w/ Seamus Millar

Mon, 25 Jan 2021 04:15:55 +0000

Comedian Seamus Millar ( @shamblesmurph, @a_cool_million) joins Jesse to discuss Chapters 1 and 2 and Thomas Pynchon's the Crying of Lot 49! Jesse and Seamus discuss whether Oedipa is hot, Mucho liking jailbait, and crippling anxiety. ALSO! Jesse wrote music to the Paranoids' song "Serenade"! Episode 1 of 4.

@jessedraham @mrjezzicho jessedraham@gmail.com

QAnon w/ Mike Rains

Mon, 18 Jan 2021 04:11:13 +0000

Mike Rains (@pokerpolitics) helps run QAnon Casualties on Reddit, a support group for those who have lost their friends and family to the QAnon conspiracy subculture. After the Capitol riots of January 6th, I asked him to join me to discuss the origins of QAnon, affiliated conspiracies, how to help a family member wrapped up in conspiracy theories, what people get psychologically out of conspiracy theories, and why people ultimately leave.

Reddit.com/r/QAnonCasualties

Reddit.com/r/Reqovery

Follow Mike @PokerPolitics and check out his podcast Welcome to HellWQrld

@jessedraham jessedraham@gmail.com

Dead Gods: MF Doom & Children of Bodom (w/ Rusty Wright)

Thu, 14 Jan 2021 02:23:30 +0000

Jesse lost an idol this week with the death of heavy metal band "Children of Bodom's" Alexi Laiho. Comedian Rusty Wright lost an idol in rapper MF Doom. We decided to pay tribute by exposing our similarly mourning friends our fallen favorites. It's a hip hop/heavy metal showdown as we pay tribute to MF Doom and Children of Bodom!

Check out Rusty's podcast "Sweet Heat".

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

Mon, 11 Jan 2021 03:46:27 +0000

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 jessedraham@gmail.com

Napoleon Dynamite w/ Aaron Bell

Sun, 03 Jan 2021 16:51:17 +0000

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 jessedraham@gmail.com

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

Mon, 28 Dec 2020 02:00:13 +0000

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 @jessedraham@gmail.com @mrjezzicho

IHIJ 32: 938-981 w/ Tim Eastwood

Tue, 22 Dec 2020 03:27:44 +0000

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 @jessedraham@gmail.com @mrjezzicho

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

Mon, 14 Dec 2020 03:27:04 +0000

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 suggestions @jessedraham @jessedraham@gmail.com @mrjezzicho

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

Mon, 07 Dec 2020 04:24:11 +0000

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 @jessedraham@gmail.com @mrjezzicho

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

Tue, 01 Dec 2020 03:47:43 +0000

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 @jessedraham@gmail.com @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

Mon, 23 Nov 2020 05:14:53 +0000

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!) jessedraham@gmail.com @MrJezzicho on YouTube.

Write in with your topics for future episodes! 4 eps left!

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

Mon, 16 Nov 2020 03:01:11 +0000

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

Mon, 09 Nov 2020 03:58:41 +0000

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 jessedraham@gmail.com @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.

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

Mon, 02 Nov 2020 16:06:37 +0000

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

jessedraham@gmail.com

Song: This Train is Bound For Your Legs

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

Mon, 26 Oct 2020 02:55:37 +0000

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 @jessedraham@gmail.com @mrjezzicho @diamondjoequim

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

Fri, 23 Oct 2020 23:34:43 +0000

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 @jessedraham@gmail.com @mrjezzicho

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

Mon, 19 Oct 2020 03:45:02 +0000

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 @jessedraham@gmail.com @mrjezzicho @diamondjoequim

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

Mon, 12 Oct 2020 02:10:06 +0000

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 jessedraham@gmail.com

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

Mon, 05 Oct 2020 03:40:37 +0000

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 jessedraham@gmail.com

(Artwork by REParrishComics)

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

Mon, 28 Sep 2020 03:44:26 +0000

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 artwork.

@jessedraham @jessedraham@gmail.com

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

Mon, 21 Sep 2020 04:41:59 +0000

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 jessedraham@gmail.com

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

Mon, 14 Sep 2020 03:09:56 +0000

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 jessedraham@gmail.com

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

Mon, 07 Sep 2020 03:01:31 +0000

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

Mon, 31 Aug 2020 03:26:06 +0000

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

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

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 03:06:17 +0000

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 jessedraham@gmail.com

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

Mon, 17 Aug 2020 02:27:50 +0000

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

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

Mon, 10 Aug 2020 01:16:18 +0000

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 jessedraham@gmail.com

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

Mon, 03 Aug 2020 02:22:39 +0000

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

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IHIJ Footnote 2: Consider the Lobster with Neil Wood

Thu, 30 Jul 2020 20:45:00 +0000

I Hate Infinite Jest. Jesse is joined by comedian and podcaster Neil Wood, host of the Nerds with Words Podcast. We discuss the pros and cons of cannibalism, the horror of tourists, and the unabated anguished screams at a blueberry festival.

@iamneilwood @jessedraham @diamondjoequim @NWWCast

IHIJ 11: p.299-321 with Stevie McFly

Mon, 27 Jul 2020 03:28:28 +0000

I Hate Infinite Jest. Jesse is joined by writer/musician Stevie McFly (steviexmcfly) . We discuss DFW's depiction of black characters, heroin withdrawal, the grotesque appearance of Mario Incandenza, and breadcrumb storytelling.

Word of the week: "Neurasthenic".

Follow @StevieXMcfly, @JesseDraham

IHIJ 10: p. 270-299 with Charlotte Mark

Sun, 19 Jul 2020 20:11:11 +0000

I Hate Infinite Jest. Jesse is joined by Charlotte Mark (@charlottejmark on Instagram) to discuss wanting to murder Geoffrey Day, the usefulness of cliches, Alcoholics Anonymous, Hamlet, and David Foster Wallace's views on women.

Also! Jesse's Mom is upset he referred to his background as "white trash". He feels bad. Not wrong. But bad.

Word of the week: "Phoneme"!

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IHIJ 9: p. 242-270 with Robin Parrish

Mon, 13 Jul 2020 04:15:46 +0000

I Hate Infinite Jest. Today Jesse is joined by cartoonist Robin Parrish. She's a big time DFW fan who's gonna school Jesse on what a dumb-dumb he is. We discuss odd grief tactics, connections between IJ and Brothers Karamazov (Alyosha is MARIO?!?!), superstitions, and a shared love of Ari Aster. Robin makes comics (several of which are about Infinite Jest) at REParrishComics.com . Find her @REParrishComics on all the things.

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IHIJ Footnote 1: This is Water with Perri Lerner

Mon, 06 Jul 2020 03:14:15 +0000

I Hate Infinite Jest. Happy Interdependence Day! "Footnotes" is the first in our side series of DFW's other works. Starting with This is Water with guest Perri Lerner (activist, writer, Jesse's girlfriend). We listen to TiW in it's entirety, pausing to discuss Kurt Vonnegut, the "genre" of commencement speeches, depression, and David Foster Wallace's audience.

Give us your feedback/hatemail! @jessedraham, @diamondjoequim, jessedraham@gmail.com

IHIJ 8: p.211-242 with Dalton Pruitt

Mon, 29 Jun 2020 03:43:52 +0000

I Hate Infinite Jest. Jesse is joined by comedian Dalton Pruitt of the Loud Boys Podcast to discuss hallucinogenic drugs, prog rock, and the P.G.O.A.T. (Prettiest Girl Of All Time). Follow him @newdalton69420 and check out the Loud Boys podcast.

Follow @jessedraham, diamondjoequim on reddit, MrJezzicho on YouTube for more Jesse Draham material.

IHIJ 7: p.181-211 with Kevin Hufe

Mon, 22 Jun 2020 03:15:23 +0000

I Hate Infinite Jest. Jesse is joined by comedian Kevin Hufe (Lil St. Podcast Island, TheHardTimes.net) about Madame Psychosis, the layout of the Ennet House complex, and the things you learn in rehab. They also discuss nicknames, and smart people being bad people.

Fair warning: This was the most hated chapter so far, and we were not very nice about it.

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IHIJ 6: p. 151-181 with Cousin Frank

Mon, 15 Jun 2020 04:21:33 +0000

I Hate Infinite Jest. Jesse's Cousin Frank (a well-read, well-educated man of both the arts and the law) joins the podcast to discuss genius worship, the influence of class on art appreciation, Mary Karr, James Incandenza Sr., failure to live up to potential, the nature of talent, Kurt Vonnegut, childhood jealousy, the importance of reading books at the right age, and many many more topics. This is my favorite episode so far.

Find Cousin Frank on nothing, because he wants to remain anonymous and not be affiliated with his lowlife cousin Jesse.

Please like review and subscribe, and listen to Jesse's other podcast, the Magical Misery Tour!

IHIJ 5: p. 121-151 with comedian Ben Pernick

Mon, 08 Jun 2020 04:42:56 +0000

I Hate Infinite Jest. Comedian Ben Pernick (@benpernick on all the stuff) joins Jesse Draham to discuss fun times with bricks and pulleys, artificial heart purse theft, and girls yin yangs! Find Ben's album, "Bad Jew Jew" on Bandcamp, Spotify, and any place good music is found! BenPernick.bandcamp.com

Follow Jesse Draham @jessedraham on all the things and @MrJezzicho on YouTube.

IHIJ 4: p. 95-121 with Venn Melcer

Wed, 03 Jun 2020 03:36:13 +0000

I Hate Infinite Jest. IJ DFW SF!!! (superfan) Venn Melcer joins host Jesse Draham to discuss pages 95-121 of Infinite Jest! Topics include sweaty tennis boys chatting, historical romance lies, the true nature of comradery, muscle memory, plateaus, fencing, sports injuries, and doggies that just want to say, "Hello!"

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IHIJ 3: p. 60-95 with Kattoo King

Sun, 24 May 2020 03:55:22 +0000

I Hate Infinite Jest. Comedian Kattoo King joins host Jesse Draham as they discuss pages 60-95 of Infinite Jest and the books fans in general. ALSO! Jesse listened to DFW's "This is Water" and LOVED it! Can the podcast continue with this newfound admiration? Listen and see! Check out Kattoo's podcast Lil St Island Podcast with Kevin Hufe! !!!EXCLAMATION POINTS!!!

IHIJ 2: p. 33-60 with Steve Clark

Tue, 19 May 2020 02:51:13 +0000

I Hate Infinite Jest. Comedian/StoryTeller/DFWSuperFan Steve Clark joins comedian Jesse Draham to discuss pages 33-60 of Infinite Jest! Featuring! Talks of addiction! The introduction of Don Gately! And also three pages of literary blackface for...some reason...

(Had some recording issues with this one, did my best to make the mix listenable, won't happen again boss!)

IHIJ 1: p. 1-33 with Dan Ostrov

Mon, 11 May 2020 03:51:52 +0000

I Hate Infinite Jest. Our first installment of reading the book everyone claims they'll get to eventually! Host Jesse Draham and guest Dan Ostrov discuss pages 1-33 of Infinite Jest. A begrudging book club.

I Hate Infinite Jest Prologue - I Am In Here.

Fri, 01 May 2020 16:00:00 +0000

"Why would you start a podcast about a book you hate?"

Why indeed. Join host Jesse Draham on this begrudging book club as he explains why he's going to spend the better part of a year reading and discussing a book he's never been able to get through.

Magical Misery Tour 62 - Coronavirus

Tue, 31 Mar 2020 16:00:00 +0000

Retro Reload - Coronavirus Magical Misery Tour w/ Neil Wood.

Magical Misery Tour 61 - Grandma Movies

Mon, 30 Mar 2020 16:00:00 +0000

Retro Reload - Magical Misery Tour w/ Neil Wood

Magical Misery Tour 60 - Matt Hyams

Sun, 29 Mar 2020 16:00:00 +0000

Magical Misery Tour Podcast 60 - Matt Hyams

Magical Misery Tour 59 - Peggy O'Leary

Sat, 28 Mar 2020 16:00:00 +0000

Comedian Peggy O'Leary from Lovable Monsters

Magical Misery Tour 58 - Katonya Mosley

Fri, 27 Mar 2020 16:00:00 +0000

Magical Misery Tour 58 - Katonya Mosley

Magical Misery Tour 57 - Why You Should Quit Comedy

Thu, 26 Mar 2020 16:00:00 +0000

Magical Misery Tour 57 - Why You Should Quit Comedy

Magical Misery Tour 56 - Larry West

Wed, 25 Mar 2020 16:00:00 +0000

Magical Misery Tour 56 - Larry West

Magical Misery Tour 55 - Brandon Mitchell "Alt Black"

Tue, 24 Mar 2020 16:00:00 +0000

Magical Misery Tour 55 - Brandon Mitchell "Alt Black"

Magical Misery Tour 54 - Pete Eckenrothe "Triton HS Football Rules"

Mon, 23 Mar 2020 16:00:00 +0000

Magical Misery Tour 54 - Pete Eckenrothe "Triton HS Football Rules"

Magical Misery Tour 53 - Paddy Brooke & Eddie Verzella

Sun, 22 Mar 2020 16:00:00 +0000

Magical Misery Tour 53 - Paddy Brooke & Eddie Verzella

Magical Misery Tour 52 - John Deary: "Comedy Wars: Cuckception"

Sat, 21 Mar 2020 16:00:00 +0000

Magical Misery Tour 52 - John Deary: "Comedy Wars: Cuckception"

Magical Misery Tour 51 - Evolving w/ Cory Kastle

Fri, 20 Mar 2020 16:00:00 +0000

Magical Misery Tour 51 - Evolving w/ Cory Kastle