Synopsis
On 33% Pulp, hosts Linzi, Amber, and Daniel pick a pulp fiction novel based entirely on the cover. We each read a third of it, then recap it over three episodes — piecing together the plot and laughing at the prose. Join us for tales of shirtless heroes, sticky situations, and super awkward descriptions of sex.
Episodes
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Podiversary + Happy Thanksgiving + Season 4 Announcement!
15/11/2018 Duration: 16minIn this minisode, Daniel and Linzi reflect on 33% Pulp's first birthday, wish listeners a Happy Thanksgiving, and discuss the upcoming season! -- Episode Editor: Linzi
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Season 4 Announcement!
23/10/2018 Duration: 02minHi all! We'll be taking a BRIEF publishing break until 11/15. Fear not: we're still reading, recording, and putting together a massive season 4 for you in the meantime. Keep an eye out for our FIRST EVER podiversary episode on November 15th! If you just can't go without your 33% Pulp fix, say follow and say hello to us on social media! Twitter: @33_Pulp Instagram: @33pulp Web: 33pulp.com -- Credits: Editor: Linzi Music: Feel Good Acoustic Ukulele (2013) by Akashic Records
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Season 3 Addendum: Crabs with Taylor
22/10/2018 Duration: 02minLinzi ran into a very important person last month and recorded this! Enjoy this micro-episode!
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The Pulpies: Season 3
16/10/2018 Duration: 49minIn our season 3 finale, Daniel and Linzi remember the good (and the bad) of this season's books: Badge of Evil, Dinner at Deviant's Palace, Small World, War Gamers' World, and Killer Crabs. Linzi's excited. Are you? -- Check out Stories of Yore and Yours! iTunes Facebook Twitter -- Follow and chat with us on social media: Twitter: @33_Pulp Instagram: @33pulp Web: 33pulp.com -- Credits: Editor: Linzi Intro and Category announcements: British Voice Pro Music (all cc by 3.0): "Cinematic Opening Awards" by DOOB "Epic Awards Logo" by Alexiaction "Inspiring Folk Music" by BDK Sonic (The remainder are all within the public domain.) Sound Effects (all cc by 3.0): "Civil War Drummer" by DrumM8 "Cricket Sound Effect" by Ken O'Brien "Elevator Ding" by Corsica "Evil Laugh" by Himan "Far into the night" from Back to the 80s by Prana Yama "Paparazzi Cameras" David Koenig "Por Do Sol" in Bossa Chillanova by Solxis "Realistic Punch Sound" by Mark DiAngelo "Sad Trombone" by BenBoncan "Suspense" by Caroline Ford (The remain
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Killer Crabs Part 3: Poor Timing For A Murder
09/10/2018 Duration: 01h05minIn our episode: Daniel recaps the final third of Guy N. Smith's Killer Crabs, where he defends Caroline’s depth, Cliff explains the two things that can change a man, and Shannon gets up close and personal with a giant crab. -- Goodreads Summary: Their claws were strong enough to snap a man in half. Their shells were impenetrable, even by a six-inch naval gun. Their eyes glowed with malevolence, and as they tore their victims limb from limb they seemed to grin with sadistic delight. Never before had the world seen such an army. -- Some Relevant Characters: Klin - Expert fisherman. Knowledgeable but kind of a dick. Shannon - (Actor and) Shark Cop. Corder - The reporter. Caroline du Brunner - A woman of mysterious motivations. Cliff Davenport - Professor, botanist, marine biologist. Killer crab expert. Pat Benson - Cliff's wife, currently in London. (Only referenced in the book.) Harvey Logan - Big Game hunter. Captain Manton/Frank Burke - Conman and bank robber. -- Support the show: Thanks to our sponsor, Audib
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Killer Crabs Part 2: That Seems Like A Non Sequitur
02/10/2018 Duration: 52minIn our episode: Linzi recaps the second third of the Guy N. Smith’s Killer Crabs and explains why she dislikes Caroline more than Rawley Voorst (of Season 1 book The Pleasure Tube). Also: Harvey remembers a dinosaur fact, and Cliff discovers the Crabs' weak spot. -- Goodreads Summary: Their claws were strong enough to snap a man in half. Their shells were impenetrable, even by a six-inch naval gun. Their eyes glowed with malevolence, and as they tore their victims limb from limb they seemed to grin with sadistic delight. Never before had the world seen such an army. -- Some Relevant Characters: Klin - Expert fisherman. Knowledgeable but kind of a dick. (Michael) Shannon - (Actor and) Shark Cop. Corder - The reporter. Caroline du Brunner - Has no motivation, background, job, family or interests other than immediate sexual pleasure which is, of course, the “ultimate in life” for her. The only female human in the book. Bruce MacAndrew - a one-off character present in less than a chapter, for whom Smith wrote in
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Killer Crabs Part 1: The Safe Word is "Pineapple"
25/09/2018 Duration: 56minIn our episode: Guest host Amber recaps the first third of the Guy N. Smiths, Killer Crabs, his sequel to Night of the Crabs, where nature will end you, Klin organizes a vigilante fisherman's militia, and Caroline has two (2j orgasms. Promo: Good Nightmares is a fortnightly podcast featuring historical crimes, creepy tales, mysteries and original fairytales. Check it out on iTunes or where ever you listen to podcasts! iTunes, twitter -- Goodreads Summary: Their claws were strong enough to snap a man in half. Their shells were impenetrable, even by a six-inch naval gun. Their eyes glowed with malevolence, and as they tore their victims limb from limb they seemed to grin with sadistic delight. Never before had the world seen such an army. -- Some Relevant Characters: Klin - Expert fisherman. Knowledgeable but kind of a dick. Shannon - The Shark Police. Corder - The reporter. Caroline du Brunner - The most physically perfect woman. Color-changing nipples. Cliff Davenport - Professor, botanist, marine biologist
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War Gamers' World Part 3: Right in the Motherfkn Throat
18/09/2018 Duration: 55minIn our episode: Linzi recaps the final third of Hugh Walker's War Gamers' World, translated from the original German by Christine Priest, where we find out the true purpose of Ilara's ring, Bruss rises to the occasion, and The Hoff makes off with one of the party members. — Cover description: The Fellowship of the Lords of the Lands of Wonder! That is the name of the select group who control the struggles and marvels of the world known as Magira—a fantasyland planet created years before war-games were known in America. It was the members of FOLLOW who built up Magira, city by city, island by island, crown by crown, created its continents and oceans, and continue to this day to bring ever greater sword-and-sorcery reality to its misty shores. Hugh Walker, himself one of the Grand Wizards of FOLLOW, as well as an outstanding science fiction novelist and editor in his Earthly habitat, now brings the first chronicle of Magira to America’s fantasy readers and war-gamers alike, in an adventure of the human pla
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War Gamers' World Part 2: The Centaur Whisperer
11/09/2018 Duration: 59minIn our episode: Guest host Aric recaps the second third of Hugh Walker's War Gamers' World, translated from German by Christine Priest, where Ilara conveniently loses her top and asks Thuon to pull her finger, Frankari levels up, and Bruss' sexual frustration is about to bust. — Cover description: The Fellowship of the Lords of the Lands of Wonder! That is the name of the select group who control the struggles and marvels of the world known as Magira—a fantasyland planet created years before war-games were known in America. It was the members of FOLLOW who built up Magira, city by city, island by island, crown by crown, created its continents and oceans, and continue to this day to bring ever greater sword-and-sorcery reality to its misty shores. Hugh Walker, himself one of the Grand Wizards of FOLLOW, as well as an outstanding science fiction novelist and editor in his Earthly habitat, now brings the first chronicle of Magira to America’s fantasy readers and war-gamers alike, in an adventure of the human p
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War Gamers' World Part 1: Wait. Isn't That Like Jumanji?
04/09/2018 Duration: 49minIn our episode: Daniel recaps the first third of Hugh Walker's War Gamers' World, translated from German by Christine Priest, where torture doesn't build trust, Thuon whips out his massive sword, and Ilara’s decisions are made for her. — Cover description: The Fellowship of the Lords of the Lands of Wonder! That is the name of the select group who control the struggles and marvels of the world known as Magira—a fantasyland planet created years before war-games were known in America. It was the members of FOLLOW who built up Magira, city by city, island by island, crown by crown, created its continents and oceans, and continue to this day to bring ever greater sword-and-sorcery reality to its misty shores. Hugh Walker, himself one of the Grand Wizards of FOLLOW, as well as an outstanding science fiction novelist and editor in his Earthly habitat, now brings the first chronicle of Magira to America’s fantasy readers and war-gamers alike, in an adventure of the human player who found himself forced to be anoth
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Cujo: the Pillow Murder with Be Kind and Rewind
30/08/2018 Duration: 01h02minCarlos from the Be Kind and Rewind Podcast is on the show to discuss another King's adaptation: Cujo, the movie! We discuss a bit about King's inspiration to write a story about a killer St. Bernard, some behind-the-scenes factoids, and give some friendly advice to listeners who find themselves A) stuck for days in a Pinto Roundabout in the 1980s (you never know) B) stalked and hunted by a Saint Bernard, and C) have a handy baseball bat, phone and home a few paces away. Spoiler: RUN and don't explode from behind. -- Find Carlos online! Twitter: @BeKindAndRewind Instagram: @BeKindRewindPod Facebook:@BeKindRewindPod YouTube: Be Kind And Rewind Podcast -- Follow and chat with us on social media: Twitter: @33_Pulp Instagram: @33pulp -- Credits: Episode edited by Linzi. Audio Clips from Cujo (1983), dir. Lewis Teague. Countdown sound effect by Mandy Mathy.
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Small World Part 3: Penis Like a Butterball Pop-up Timer
28/08/2018 Duration: 01h03minIn our episode: Linzi recaps the final third of Tabitha King's Small World, where Leyna redecorates Doll's White House, Roger cries over beer and stolen Twinkies, and Dolly and Lucy fight while Nick takes pictures. -- Goodreads summary of the book: Leyna Shaw's unfamiliar environment sends her screaming and screamingly. For one, she's in the White House bedroom and there is a peculiar object thrusting itself upon her. -- Some relevant characters: Roger Tinker: Super genius. Awkward virgin. Dolly/Dorothy: Bougie narcissist. Lucy's mother-in-law. Lucy: Dolly's daughter in law. Master miniaturist/artist. Nick: Museum manager. Lucy's boyfriend. Leyna Shaw: Newswoman. Bane of Dolly. Mr. Novik: Lucy's supportive father. Sartori: Nick's alcoholic, famous artist father. Maggie: Sartori's fling and Nick's mother. Support the show: Thanks to our sponsor, Audible, for giving our listeners a free audiobook through Audibletrial.com/pulp! -- Follow and chat with us on social media: Twitter: @33_Pulp Instagram: @33pulp
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Small World Part 2: Watermelons, Old Tits, and It Gets Worse
21/08/2018 Duration: 01h30minIn our episode: Guest host Courtney from Spoop Hour recaps the second third of Tabitha King's Small World, where Nick's penis just does what it wants, Roger gets testicle shivers, and Leyna tries to keep occupied. Find Spoop Hour on social media: Twitter: @spoophour Instagram: @spoophour -- Goodreads summary of the book: Leyna Shaw's unfamiliar environment sends her screaming and screamingly. For one, she's in the White House bedroom and there is a peculiar object thrusting itself upon her. -- Some relevant characters: Roger Tinker: Super genius. Awkward virgin. Dolly/Dorothy: Bougie narcissist. Lucy's mother-in-law. Lucy: Dolly's daughter in law. Master miniaturist/artist. Nick: Museum manager. Lucy's boyfriend. Leyna Shaw: Newswoman. Bane of Dolly. Mr. Novik: Lucy's supportive father. Sartori: Nick's alcoholic, famous artist father. Maggie: Sartori's fling and Nick's mother. -- Support the show: Thanks to our sponsor, Audible, for giving our listeners a free audiobook through Audibletrial.com/pulp! -- F
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Small World Part 1: How To Seduce A Hoarder
14/08/2018 Duration: 01h10minIn our episode: Daniel recaps the first third of Tabitha King's Small World, where museums are very sexual places, Nick seduces Lucy with his trash, and Roger finds the "button." -- Goodreads summary of the book: Leyna Shaw's unfamiliar environment sends her screaming and screamingly. For one, she's in the White House bedroom and there is a peculiar object thrusting itself upon her. -- Some relevant characters: Roger Tinker: Super genius. Awkward virgin. Dolly/Dorothy: Bougie narcissist. Lucy's mother-in-law. Lucy: Dolly's daughter in law. Master miniaturist/artist. Nick: Museum manager. Lucy's boyfriend. Leyna Shaw: Newswoman. Bane of Dolly. Mr. Novik: Lucy's supportive father. Sartori: Nick's alcoholic, famous artist father. Maggie: Sartori's fling and Nick's mother. Support the show: Thanks to our sponsor, Audible, for giving our listeners a free audiobook through Audibletrial.com/pulp! -- Follow and chat with us on social media: Twitter: @33_Pulp Instagram: @33pulp Facebook: @33pulppage Web: 33pulp.co
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Dinner Party Minisode!
09/08/2018 Duration: 34minYou are invited to our dinner party episode, where we feature clips from the Comedy Geek and the Spoop Hour podcasts! We start talking about what "deviants" or "deviance" means, then go into fantasy dinner party guests. We talk a little about travel, cultural differences, active digestive systems, game nights, and being obnoxious travelers. Check out our guests! Spoop Hour Podbean Link Spoop Hour Twitter Comedy Geek Comedy Geek Twitter Oh and check us/Linzi/us out on Twitter as well, while you're at it: 33% Pulp Twitter --- Episode edited by Linzi "Brazilian Dinner Party" Music by Sunsearcher. CC-SA, CC-BY
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Dinner at Deviant's Palace Part 3: We're Not Expecting Donuts
07/08/2018 Duration: 59minIn our episode: Linzi recaps the final third of Tim Powers' Dinner at Deviant's Palace, where Rivas receives an unexpected invitation, Urania orders tacos, and Jaybush just needs a buddy. Find TJ on social media! Twitter: @ihavequalities Instagram: @ihavequalities __ Goodreads Summary of the book: In the twenty-second century, the City of Angels is a tragic shell of its former self, having long ago been ruined and reshaped by nuclear disaster. Before he was in a band in Ellay, Gregorio Rivas was a redeemer, rescuing lost souls trapped in the Jaybirds cult of the powerful maniac Norton Jaybush. Rivas had hoped those days were behind him, but a desperate entreaty from a powerful official is pulling him back into the game. The rewards will be plentiful if he can wrest Urania, the official’s daughter and Gregorio’s first love, from Jaybush’s sinister clutches. To do so, the redeemer reborn must face blood-sucking hemogoblins and other monstrosities on his way to discovering the ultimate secrets of this ne
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Dinner at Deviant's Palace Part 2: Crystal Penis
31/07/2018 Duration: 01h35minIn our episode: Guest host TJ recaps the second third of Tim Powers' Dinner at Deviant's Palace, where Rivas suffers a bout of unspecified depression, has a "come to Jaybush" moment, and cashes in on a favor. Find TJ on social media! Twitter: @ihavequalities Instagram: @ihavequalities __ Goodreads Summary of the book: In the twenty-second century, the City of Angels is a tragic shell of its former self, having long ago been ruined and reshaped by nuclear disaster. Before he was in a band in Ellay, Gregorio Rivas was a redeemer, rescuing lost souls trapped in the Jaybirds cult of the powerful maniac Norton Jaybush. Rivas had hoped those days were behind him, but a desperate entreaty from a powerful official is pulling him back into the game. The rewards will be plentiful if he can wrest Urania, the official’s daughter and Gregorio’s first love, from Jaybush’s sinister clutches. To do so, the redeemer reborn must face blood-sucking hemogoblins and other monstrosities on his way to discovering the ultimate
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Dinner at Deviant's Palace Part 1: Deformed in Erotically Pleasing Ways
24/07/2018 Duration: 01h01minIn our episode: Daniel recaps the first third of Tim Powers' Dinner at Deviant's Palace, where the future is paid for with booze, Jaybush is the new Jesus, and Rivas hangs out with a couple of pimps. __ Goodreads Summary of the book: In the twenty-second century, the City of Angels is a tragic shell of its former self, having long ago been ruined and reshaped by nuclear disaster. Before he was in a band in Ellay, Gregorio Rivas was a redeemer, rescuing lost souls trapped in the Jaybirds cult of the powerful maniac Norton Jaybush. Rivas had hoped those days were behind him, but a desperate entreaty from a powerful official is pulling him back into the game. The rewards will be plentiful if he can wrest Urania, the official’s daughter and Gregorio’s first love, from Jaybush’s sinister clutches. To do so, the redeemer reborn must face blood-sucking hemogoblins and other monstrosities on his way to discovering the ultimate secrets of this neo-Californian civilization. __ Support the show: Thanks to our sponsor
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Touch of Evil: Dietrich's Hot Chili
19/07/2018 Duration: 55minLuke and James from The Ink to Film Podcast join us for this special companion episode to conclude our Badge of Evil series. We discuss the book's adaptation Touch of Evil, directed by Orson Welles, starring the man himself, Charlton Heston, and Janet Leigh, with a significant cameo from Marlene Dietrich. Luke and James give background on film noir, Orson Welles' work, insight into film production, and analysis of memorable lines from the movie. Reach out to our guests! Twitter: @inktofilm Instagram: @inktofilm Facebook: @inktofilm Web: www.inktofilm.com -- Follow and chat with us on social media: Twitter: @33_Pulp Instagram: @33pulp -- Credits: Episode edited by Linzi. Audio Clips from Touch of Evil (1958), dir. Orson Welles. Countdown sound effect by Mandy Mathy.
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Badge of Evil Part 3 : Pew Pew Pew
17/07/2018 Duration: 51minIn our episode: Linzi recaps the final third of Whit Masterson's Badge of Evil, where Holt goes to the papers, Quinlan gets ghosted, and stoners love Tony Bennett. __ Amazon Summary of the book: Assistant District Attorney Mitch Holt suspects the wrong people have been arrested in the murder of Rudy Linneker. But if it wasn't Linneker's daughter and her fiance, who was it? And why do two of the city's most decorated and beloved cops look like they're not shooting straight? If they've planted evidence in this case, what else are they guilty of in the past? __ Some Relevant characters: Adair: DA Connie Holt: Mitch's wife, general badass Farnum: Poor guy that takes the fall Gould: Police Chief Mitch Holt: Assistant DA, main character, workaholic Rudy Linneker: Main char...whoops, nvm McCoy: Well-respected detective Hank Quinlan: Good detective, has a cane Delmont Shayon: Married Linneker's daughter Underwood: Newspaper man — Support the show: Thanks to our sponsor, Audible, for giving our listeners a free audiob