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TMR 15.14: “And Then Evil Showed Its Face” [Vernon Subutex]

Chad Post — Mon, 12 Jul 2021 17:48:35 +0000

Covering what’s probably the most disturbing section of Vernon Subutex, this is an intense, fairly dark episode of the Two Month Review. They discuss how the most evil character is a manager/agent, about how men are everywhere, ready to ruin things, and much more. On the upside, Chad and Brian recorded early in the morning, so their voices have some extra depth . . .

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TMR 15.13: “Gangland Shooting” [Vernon Subutex]

Chad Post — Fri, 02 Jul 2021 15:14:48 +0000

��󲹻����ǲ��had to do this episode solo, but all of you were spared that catastrophe by Kaija Straumanis and David Smith (whose delay makes for some funny moments). The talk about what you would do for $100 million dollars, what most terrifies them, fear in general, Max as Lex Luthor, and much more.

This week’s music is from the Velvet Underground and, ugh, Korn. Sorry.

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TMR 15.12: “New Age Bullshit” [Vernon Subutex]

Chad Post — Mon, 28 Jun 2021 22:00:17 +0000

Kate Sherrod joined Chad and Brian on this episode to talk about the TV show version of Vernon Subutex, about which characters she’s missing the most, and why this section dragged a bit. A very fun—and fruitful—discussion that lead to a better understanding of how this volume is constructed.

This week’s music is Rihanna and Big Sean. Enjoy!

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TMR 15.11: “Everyone’s Been Talking to Me Ģ��ý You” [Vernon Subutex]

Chad Post — Fri, 18 Jun 2021 17:50:15 +0000

Following up on last week’s catastrophic technical difficulties, Brian recaps some of his conversation with Frank Wynne before he and Chad dive into volume three of Despentes’s Vernon Subutex. They talk about hippies, Dan Deacon, cults, Cultish, Vernon’s purity, and much more.

This week’s music is “” by Dan Deacon. (Click here to see one of his “.”)

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TMR 15.9: “You Shouldn’t Have Hurt My Mother” [Vernon Subutex]

Chad Post — Mon, 07 Jun 2021 19:24:54 +0000

Chad and Brian get into some fun and vengeful parts of Vernon Subutex 2 this week, talking about Gaëll, the proliferation of diereses in this section, getting revenge, Vernon’s magical music, and more.

This week’s music is “The Modern World” by The Jam.

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TMR 15.8: “Bourgeois Shitdick!” [Vernon Subutex]

Chad Post — Tue, 01 Jun 2021 13:16:54 +0000

Kaija Straumanis pinch hits this week to talk about Céleste, about spray painting insults, the best forms of revenge, how to upend a system, and whether of not a good dad can be an alcoholic. This episode is a great prelude to one of the major plot points of the trilogy, so listen to this and get ready for next week . . .

This week’s music is “They’ll Never” by Stef Chura.

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TMR 15.7: “You Don’t Look Your Best” [Vernon Subutex]

Chad Post — Fri, 21 May 2021 14:17:41 +0000

Derek Maine returns for his second appearance this season to talk about Alex Bleach’s tapes, Vodka Satana’s death, how the system is rigged, horrible men, the complications of passing judgement, Motörhead, mushroom powder, and much more. This is a pretty key episode, as the trilogy veers into detective novel territory, and the conflict with Dopalet becomes more well defined.

This week’s music is “Eat the Rich” by Motörhead.

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TMR 15.6: “Looking for Subutex” [Vernon Subutex]

Chad Post — Mon, 17 May 2021 15:12:14 +0000

Chad and Brian go it alone this week to talk about whether this is one book or three (or three “seasons” of one book), or how Xavier and Patrice are both awful people but in entirely different ways, the breadth of characterization in Despentes’s writing, all the jokes you can make knowing “Subutex” is Methadone, how to properly store gasoline in plastic bags, and much more.

This week’s music is “Toe Cutter – Thumb Buster” by Thee Oh Sees. If you want to see/listen to/contribute to the Vernon Subutex playlist on Spotify that Kate Sherrod set up, just follow the link below and enjoy!

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TMR 15.5: “I Am a Hobo Perched on a Hill” [Vernon Subutex]

Chad Post — Mon, 10 May 2021 19:25:06 +0000

Translator Frank Wynne joins Chad and Brian to talk about slang, about yummy mummies, about why Vernon’s pseudonym is so weird, and much much more. This is an episode as much about translating and reading as it is about the book proper, and is definitely worth listening to.

This week’s music is “” by Fugazi.

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TMR 15.4: “Marxist Hells Angel” [VERNON SUBUTEX]

Chad Post — Mon, 03 May 2021 18:55:48 +0000

Translator Katie Whittemore (, , , ) joins Chad and Brian to talk about the horrible actions of Patrice, and whether he could be redeemed, about childbirth, about Aïcha and Hyena, and about Disney. Funny and cutting, this episode explores the book’s tensions and MacGuffin, the narrative arcs being set up for the various characters, and why character studies can be so fulfilling to read.

Katie also was given the honor of choosing the book for the sixteenth season of the TMR, kicking off in September. Tune in if you want to find out what we’ll be reading post-trilogy.

Please ignore all of the technical difficulties, but definitely get in touch if you’d like to rent Katie’s writer’s space outside of Valencia, Spain.

This week’s music is “” by Sonic Youth.

If you’d prefer to watch the conversation, you can find it on along with . You can and ask questions, make comments, or correct inaccurate statements. Here’s where you can find the complete reading schedule.

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frank wynne – Three Percent

TMR 15.14: “And Then Evil Showed Its Face” [Vernon Subutex]

TMR 15.13: “Gangland Shooting” [Vernon Subutex]

TMR 15.12: “New Age Bullshit” [Vernon Subutex]

TMR 15.11: “Everyone’s Been Talking to Me Ģ����ý You” [Vernon Subutex]

TMR 15.9: “You Shouldn’t Have Hurt My Mother” [Vernon Subutex]

TMR 15.8: “Bourgeois Shitdick!” [Vernon Subutex]

TMR 15.7: “You Don’t Look Your Best” [Vernon Subutex]

TMR 15.6: “Looking for Subutex” [Vernon Subutex]

TMR 15.5: “I Am a Hobo Perched on a Hill” [Vernon Subutex]

TMR 15.4: “Marxist Hells Angel” [VERNON SUBUTEX]

TMR 15.11: “Everyone’s Been Talking to Me Ģ��ý You” [Vernon Subutex]