Oliver Scialdone
Lit Hub community editor who contributes cultural and literary commentary; on this episode he discusses splatterpunk, horror aesthetics, and recommended reading for October.
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Oct 10, 2025 • 47min
October 10, 2025
Join Oliver Scialdone, Lit Hub’s community editor, as he delves into the world of splatterpunk, exploring its visceral nature and anti-fascist roots. He emphasizes why oozy body horror is thought-provoking rather than just shocking. Meanwhile, Devin Thomas O'Shea offers a compelling analysis of Thomas Pynchon, detailing how his work critiques American power and resonates with contemporary issues. They discuss accessible entry points to Pynchon's challenging texts and how his themes of labor and fascism continue to haunt modern society.
