Eric, Wendy, and Shinjini discuss gender and relationships in the first episode of Ulysses: “Telemachus.” Is the banality of Ulysses fun or frustrating? In what way is Stephen Dedalus like Luke Skywalker? Is the black panther Haines dreams of a penis and pussy thing?

Theme song: “Come on Over” by Scalcairn, via Blue Dot Sessions

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