Episode 1: Americana

In Episode 1: Americana, DDSWTNP takes on DeLillo’s ravishing first novel, published in 1971 and the herald of a remarkable career to come. We discuss beguiling and beautifully sarcastic David Bell’s nihilistic road trip west, his insights into advertising and art, and his quest to make a film about his past and his country that risks “being crushed by darkness spreading from the edges of the screen.” #countingthehouse #godsavegod

Episode 1 of the Don DeLillo Should Win the Nobel Prize podcast, hosted by Jeffrey Severs & Michael Streit, titled "Episode 1: Americana" was published on September 29, 2023 and runs 130 minutes.

September 29, 2023 ·130m · Don DeLillo Should Win the Nobel Prize

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In Episode 1: Americana, DDSWTNP takes on DeLillo’s ravishing first novel, published in 1971 and the herald of a remarkable career to come. We discuss beguiling and beautifully sarcastic David Bell’s nihilistic road trip west, his insights into advertising and art, and his quest to make a film about his past and his country that risks “being crushed by darkness spreading from the edges of the screen.” #countingthehouse #godsavegod

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In Episode 1: Americana, DDSWTNP takes on DeLillo’s ravishing first novel, published in 1971 and the herald of a remarkable career to come. We discuss beguiling and beautifully sarcastic David Bell’s nihilistic road trip west, his insights into advertising and art, and his quest to make a film about his past and his country that risks “being crushed by darkness spreading from the edges of the screen.” #countingthehouse #godsavegod

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