Luke and Dan discuss books and other media in the sci-fi/fantasy genre with unexpected theories and controversial opinions. Looking for a podcast that makes you smarter? Maybe keep looking.
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You’ve probably never heard this one before, but Luke had a weird uber drive recently (9:25 to skip). Locke loses his swag and wow, we don’t have a ton of time to turn this election around, huh. Special thanks to VOLO for the intro and outro music.The post Republic of Thieves: Part Two first appeared on Don't call it a book club..
Dan took another trip and folks, you gotta go! Also it seems like the import laws in Puerto Rico are slightly more complex than Dan learned on his trip, but definitely read up on the Merchant Marine Act of 1920 if you want more info. (13:45 to skip). Luke mistrusts any boy without impeccable hygiene and Dan wants to know what’s happening to these parents. Also you know the boys are doing cake math this episode. Special thanks to VOLO for the intro and outro music.The post The Republic of Thieves: Part One first appeared on Don't call it a book club..
As a fantasy podcast you know we gotta talk about the new Odyssey movie (18:30 to skip). Jon’s messing up and we’re officially a pro-Cersei podcast now. Can’t wait for the next book to come out! Next week we are starting The Republic of Thieves by Scott Lynch. Special thanks to VOLO for the intro and outro music.The post A Dance With Dragons: Part Four first appeared on Don't call it a book club..
Dan went to a fantasy world IRL (9:37 to skip). In this house we believe in the Old Gods and we don’t trust the maesters. Winterfell has officially devolved into the worst hang of all time. We are introduced to a black sheep in the Stark family and Luke is perfectly happy taking orders from a teenager. Special thanks to VOLO for the intro and outro music.The post A Dance With Dragons: Part Three first appeared on Don't call it a book club..
Luke is being unsafe at the workplace (8:40 to skip). Give us a mini army and we’ll come up with the best dumb gimmick on the battlefield. Special thanks to VOLO for the intro and outro music.The post A Dance with Dragons: Part Two first appeared on Don't call it a book club..
Dan brags about how long he can hold it (9:20 to skip). Dany you have dragons, ride around on them! Special thanks to VOLO for the intro and outro music.
No warm up as this episode is like the book: it runs long. What do all wise men fear? Weebs, teen fraud, and writing a character who is the most special boy. Special thanks to VOLO for the intro and outro music.The post The Wise Man’s Fear: Part Four first appeared on Don't call it a book club..
We’re complaining about tipping again (8:30 to skip). Kvothe is also a sex god now. Sure, why not. Special thanks to VOLO for the intro and outro music.The post The Wise Man’s Fear: Part Three first appeared on Don't call it a book club..
Dan is opening up the tent flaps to all (7:35 to skip). Theories abound in this episode. Of course there is some chemistry talk and finally, Luke breaks through the ice around Dan’s frigid heart. Special thanks to VOLO for the intro and outro music.The post The Wise Man’s Fear: Part Two first appeared on Don't call it a book club..
Reading location tier list (14:09 to skip). Kvothe is always doing the most and someone needs to tell him to chill. Good thing Luke and Dan are on the case. Also apologies about the air conditioner in the background, it is HOT down here! Special thanks to VOLO for the intro and outro music.The post The Wise Man’s Fear: Part One first appeared on Don't call it a book club..
Quick tip: Don't listen to this sode if you're a big Redlin fan! We're taking a few weeks off for summer travel and returning mid June with The Wise Man's Fear. It's been a while so use the extra time to catch back up on Name of the Wind! Special thanks to VOLO for the intro and outro music.
Warmup today is a question from an honored audience member (8:00 to skip). Redlin continues to be really cool, and his girlfriend is totally real. Special thanks to VOLO for the intro and outro music.
Dan returns to the well that is Mission Impossible (9:30 to skip). What is this place? We need a detailed breakdown of the economics of this land right now. Also Z. B. getting a little cheeky in this one. Dan might be biting off a little more than he can chew and Luke on team bullying this ep. Special thanks to VOLO for the intro and outro music.The post Whispers of the Storm: Part One first appeared on Don't call it a book club..
Gather round for your routine water lecture (10:30 to skip). New perk for subscribers; you get to learn our real names and gain immense power over us. Next week we're starting Whispers of the Storm by Z.B. Steele Special thanks to VOLO for the intro and outro music.
As chaos theory predicts, this episode is outta control!!! The boys speculate about the psyche of a T-Rex and also Dr. Grant. You will never guess which one is more rational. Finally, Dan needs your help to answer a Jurassic Park movie mystery. He is not letting this go. Special thanks to VOLO for the intro and outro music.The post Jurassic Park: Part Three first appeared on Don't call it a book club..
Dan goes to the circus (15:25 to skip). This park has a lot of really well thought out safety features and I'm glad we're keeping our labor costs down. Special thanks to VOLO for the intro and outro music.
IPA heads are lying (3:00 to skip). Dan has some serious questions about how we can know what the past was like without living through it. This book has our classic game: character or author, which one is terrible? If you haven’t come to expect science talk from Luke and Dan yet, welcome to your first episode. Special thanks to VOLO for the intro and outro music.The post Jurassic Park: Part One first appeared on Don't call it a book club..
Time to rant a little about our real jobs (10:30 to skip). Turns out being nice is all you need to be a good emperor! Next week we’re reading Jurassic Park by Michael Crichton. Special thanks to VOLO for the intro and outro music.The post The Goblin Emperor: Part Three first appeared on Don't call it a book club..
Movie talk is back (13:48 to skip). Luke needs everyone to do better and Dan needs Maia to think with his head for once. Also we have officially found the best answer for, “What is your biggest weakness?” Special thanks to VOLO for the intro and outro music.The post The Goblin Emperor: Part Two first appeared on Don't call it a book club..
We come up with the next billion-dollar idea in real time (12:25 to skip). The bar is low, but elves maybe less racist than expected? Special thanks to VOLO for the intro and outro music.The post The Goblin Emperor: Part One first appeared on Don't call it a book club..
The boys get very warmed up: dog talk and TV talk (14:40 to skip). Dan gives the official name of the Time Cop show and Luke needs answers. Actually so does Dan. What is going on here? Special thanks to VOLO for the intro and outro music.The post The Gone World: Part Three first appeared on Don't call it a book club..
We like to walk the fine line between delicious dive restaurant and unnecessary risk (6:40 to skip). Moss (and Scully?) are really bad at their job! Special thanks to VOLO for the intro and outro music.The post The Gone World: Part Two first appeared on Don't call it a book club..
Dan experienced a minor annoyance this week and needed to talk about it (12:08 to skip). Get ready for the boys to talk about time travel the entire episode with the only interruption to tell a woman how to do her job. Special thanks to VOLO for the intro and outro music.The post The Gone World: Part One first appeared on Don't call it a book club..
We’re warming up by putting Pho in the hot seat (6:25 to skip). Ok but Andren did kinda save the world, right? Next week we’re starting The Gone World by Tom Sweterlisch. Special thanks to VOLO for the intro and outro music.The post The Raven Scholar: Part Three first appeared on Don't call it a book club..
Luke is sick of being nice (8:38 to skip). Dan is the theory wizard and Luke doesn’t get the whole emperor thing. Special thanks to VOLO for the intro and outro music.The post The Raven Scholar: Part Two first appeared on Don't call it a book club..
