Infinite Jest

What does the Episodes staff know about Infinite Jest?

We're about to embark on a big summer reading adventure! Join us, won't you?

Rundown

Episodes Monday Rundown July 13–19 2026

This week: Interview with the Vampire, Dances with Wolves, and some real weird classics of cinema.

Mailbag

July mailbag!

This month: outdoor summer events, writing process deets, and the Great Phones-at-Concerts Discourse!

26 Episodes

Breaking Bad's clockwork universe seems almost comforting in 2026

In Vince Gilligan's world, a rise must always precede a fall. Is that true anymore in our world?

Infinite Jest

Coming July 28: Our first Episodes Book Club!

Read along with us, won't you?

Rundown

Episodes Monday Rundown July 6–12 2026

This week: Excalibur, Supergirl, and a David Lynch double feature.

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The Amazing Digital Circus

Why The Amazing Digital Circus could have used better worldbuilding

"Worldbuilding" isn't a dirty word; it's how you make a story feel emotionally real.

books

The new Great American Novels: 9 books from the Trump era that earn the title

Some great reads that will help you understand America at 250.

A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms

Four reasons A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms was a great adaptation

And one way it could have been EVEN BETTER.