Bookclub
117 episodes - English - Latest episode: 2 months ago - ★★★★★ - 12 ratingsBookclub is a bi-weekly, hour-long podcast in which we discuss a different book each episode. With jokes! Come and join us!
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A Heckin' Good Booko
February 11, 2020 08:43 - 1 hour - 51.1 MBJoin us as we discuss the goodest boye as well as a masterpiece of a book in Jack London's The Call of the Wild. Next book: The Way of Kings by Brandon Sanderson
Flannery Will Get You Everywhere
January 28, 2020 06:40 - 1 hour - 55.7 MBJoin the club for this episode as we discuss Flannery O'Connor's collection of short stories, A Good Man Is Hard To Find. Also, we prepare to man the trenches once again as we begin the War On Easter. Next book: The Call of the Wild by Jack London
Buster Friendly's Friendly Book Club
January 07, 2020 07:53 - 55 minutes - 45 MBGrasp your mood organ tightly and join us on an empathetic journey as we discuss Philip Kindred Dick's Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? In addition to the book, we also discuss the movie inspired by the book, turtle sex, and much more! Next book: A Good Man Is Hard to Find by Flannery O'Connor
America Is a Land of Contrasts
December 24, 2019 09:16 - 1 hour - 51.1 MBIn this episode, we get in the trenches in order to wish you a Merry Xmas and discuss a woefully boring book in Stanley Weintraub's General Sherman's Christmas: Savannah, 1864. Next book: Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? by Philip K. Dick
All I Want For Xmas Is Shoes
December 10, 2019 06:17 - 1 hour - 50.3 MBIn this festive episode, Ansel goes into excruciating detail as we discuss Donna VanLiere's The Christmas Shoes along with its associated media. Next Book: General Sherman's Christmas by Stanley Weintraub
Would You Like A Gyro?
November 26, 2019 10:41 - 1 hour - 59.2 MBIn this episode of Bookclub, we talk about Kurt Vonnegut's Sirens of Titan. In the process we discuss free will, The Ballad of Buster Scruggs, and The Mandalorian. Next book: The Christmas Shoes by Donna Van Liere
Technically Difficult
November 14, 2019 06:43 - 55 minutes - 44.7 MBJoin us for a challenging episode as Elijah deals with back pain, Ansel calls in from the field, and we get bamboozled by J.R.R. Tolkien's Beren and Luthien. Next book: Sirens of Titan by Kurt Vonnegut
Does For Days
October 29, 2019 07:42 - 1 hour - 49.7 MBIn this episode, we discuss Watership Down by Richard Adams from the perspective of the book, audio book, and animated film. We also apply Kurt Vonnegut's 8 rules for storytelling to the narrative to see how it holds up. Next book: Beren and Lúthien by J.R.R. Tolkien
H.P. Hatecraft
October 15, 2019 08:57 - 59 minutes - 47.6 MBJoin us for this episode of Bookclub, wherein we discuss H.P. Lovecraft's The Shadow Over Innsmouth. We also read a pair of undescribably racist poems written by Lovecraft. We then play a fun little dating game. Come on in; the water's fine. Next book: Watership Down by Richard Adams
The Sum of All Spheres
October 01, 2019 05:01 - 58 minutes - 47.1 MBOn this episode, our entities get wet and psychologically thrilled as we delve deep below the waves to revisit an old family favorite with Michael Crichton's Sphere. We discuss the book, audio book, and the 1998 film. Next book: The Shadow Over Innsmouth by H.P. Lovecraft
The French Interjection
September 17, 2019 05:19 - 1 hour - 50.8 MBJoin us as we discuss the "classic" gay novel Giovanni's Room by James Baldwin. We also have a brief look back at year two of Bookclub and play a nail-biting round of Is It Kiss or AC/DC. Next book: Sphere by Michael Crichton
Dilly Dilly, Buckos!
September 03, 2019 07:41 - 1 hour - 53.5 MBJoin us as we club the literature-adjacent cinematic masterpiece LXG (or The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen for the uninitiated). We also enjoy some pearls of wisdom from a Dr. Jordan Peterson (not the Dr. Jordan Peterson; I can not stress this enough). Next book: Giovanni's Room by James Baldwin
Keep The Jekyll Alive
August 20, 2019 05:34 - 59 minutes - 82.6 MBBookclub welcomes returning champion Robert Louis Stevenson with his classic work, The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. We also enter the Hasselhoff Cinematic Universe. Enjoy! Next book: LXG
Thank You, Socks, For Your Service
June 25, 2019 07:25 - 1 hour - 56.1 MBIn this gem mint ten episode, we discuss Marie Kondo's The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up: The Japanese Art of Decluttering and Organizing. Make sure to hit us up on Twitter @bookclubcast if you #WantThatBook. Next book: The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
S*** Slinging Spectacular
June 11, 2019 06:39 - 57 minutes - 45.9 MBIn this episode, Ansel and Dillon discuss John Irving's Setting Free The Bears as well as zoos, octopi/octopusses/octopodes, and the deal with airplane inconveniences. Next book: The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up: The Japanese Art of Decluttering and Organizing by Marie Kondo
Whittling Wizards
May 29, 2019 04:53 - 2 hours - 98.9 MBJoin us for the second adventure of CHAMPFAST, as we once again play Dungeons and Dragons. We welcome returning champion Alex Byrd into the club as the halfling fighter Lotho. Listen as our intrepid heroes investigate a cataclysmic event and do battle with a demonic marauder from beyond! Next book: Setting Free The Bears by John Irving
Elijah's Media Hour
May 07, 2019 06:59 - 58 minutes - 46.7 MBUnfortunately, our intrepid adventurers ran into the most daunting of D&D foes: scheduling conflicts. So instead of the planned D&D episode, Elijah and Dillon bring you (nearly) 60 of Elijah's Media Minutes, wherein they discuss topics including Dune, Star Wars, Game of Thrones, and more! Never fret, for Harooon and Eruga will return next episode in... DUNGEONS & DRUMMEAT EPISODE 2: THE ATTACK OF THE BONES
She Gives Good Headleg
April 23, 2019 07:38 - 1 hour - 59.4 MBGet new weird with us as we discuss Perdido Street Station by China Mieville. Topics include sexy bug ladies, moral quandaries, and GRIMNEBULIN. Enjoy! Next book: Dungeon Master's Guide by Wizards of the Coast
BONUS: Is It Kiss Or AC/DC? LIVE!
April 16, 2019 07:46 - 1 hour - 50 MBJoin us for this very special bonus episode wherein Ansel and Dillon recount their once-in-a-lifetime experience of seeing KISS live! We play our favorite game with some strangers, give glory to Satan and Israel, and learn about the Two-Edged Cyclops.
P And P'n Ain't Easy
April 09, 2019 04:59 - 1 hour - 55.6 MBDon't judge this Bookclub by its cover! Listen as we welcome Spenser Brown into the club to discuss Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice.
Dilly Vapes
March 26, 2019 07:25 - 59 minutes - 47.7 MBFor episode 42, we discuss The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams. We're joined by emergency guest Tarica Lesley, who was so kind to fill in for Ill-ijah at the last minute. We also discuss the film adaptation of the book, long necks, wide necks, and much more. Neckst Book: Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen
Get Biffed
March 13, 2019 05:02 - 1 hour - 69.5 MBJoin us as we welcome Alex Byrd into the club to break the world record for longest cold open. We discuss The Hobbit, Christopher Lee, To Kill a Mockingbird 2: The Search for More Money, and more. Continue listening as we club Earth Abides by George R. Stewart. Next books: The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams and Pawpaw: In Search of Amercia's Forgotten Fruit by Andrew Moore
The Greatest Adventure: The Desolation of Elijah (Part 3 of 3)
February 26, 2019 08:28 - 32 minutes - 26.3 MBOsgiliath could only hold so long against the wrath of Minas Morgul. Similarly, in this epic conclusion of our three-part discussion of J.R.R. Tolkien's The Hobbit or There and Back Again, we fail to keep Elijah's wrath toward Peter Jackson's film adaptation at bay. Next book: Earth Abides by George R. Stewart
The Greatest Adventure: Riddles From the Web (Part 2 of 3)
February 26, 2019 08:18 - 27 minutes - 22.4 MBThe epic saga continues in part two of The Greatest Adventure, wherein we continue our discussion of J.R.R. Tolkien's The Hobbit or There and Back Again. Look, some of you might say that this episode is completely unnecessary. You may also say that we just crammed in a bunch of stuff that has absolutely nothing to do with the book in order to stretch this thing out to three episodes, and you wouldn't be wrong. We try our hand at a few riddles, listen to some fantastic songs from the Rankin/B...
The Greatest Adventure: The Ballad of Bilbo Baggins (Part 1 of 3)
February 26, 2019 08:05 - 29 minutes - 24.1 MBIn this opening episode of an epic three-part series, we begin the greatest adventure by discussing The Hobbit or There and Back Again by J.R.R. Tolkien. Ansel, much like a certain wizard, guides us into the world of Middle Earth via the lens of the book, the Rankin/Bass animated film, and Leonard Nimoy's masterful song, the Ballad of Bilbo Baggins.
U.S.S.Arrgh!
February 12, 2019 05:56 - 1 hour - 54.2 MBJoin us for our clubbing of The Many-Headed Hydra: Sailors, Slaves, Commoners, and the Hidden History of the Revolutionary Atlantic by Peter Linebaugh and Marcus Rediker. You'll learn all about the unstoppable widespread transfer of seamen. Next book: The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien
The Real Dangers of Southern Living
January 29, 2019 07:55 - 58 minutes - 47 MBWe make up our minds about Mama Makes Up Her Mind: And Other Dangers of Southern Living by Bailey White in this episode of Bookclub. Special thanks to friend of the show Matthew McConaughey for his help on this one. Next book: The Many-Headed Hydra: Sailors, Commoners, and the Hidden History of the Revolutionary Atlantic by Peter Linebaugh and Marcus Rediker
Freakin' Shyamalanian
January 15, 2019 07:53 - 1 hour - 53.5 MBIn this episode, we discuss The Murder of Roger Ackroyd by Agatha Christie. We enjoy(?) the worst thing on the internet, marvel at David Suchet's performance as Poirot, discuss TV versus written mystery, and much more. The episode naturally contains spoilers for the book. Next book: Mama Makes Up Her Mind: And Other Dangers Of Southern Living by Bailey White
Fremdschämen
January 01, 2019 06:01 - 1 hour - 49 MBOh hi, listeners. Join us for this episode wherein we club the inimitable The Room which was written, directed, produced, and starring Tommy Wiseau. You're my favorite listener! Next book: The Murder of Roger Akroyd by Agatha Christie
Big Mama's Family
December 18, 2018 06:53 - 1 hour - 50.4 MBIn this episode of Bookclub, we take a trip to Jefferson, Mississippi with William Faulkner's As I Lay Dying. Along the way, we discuss the next Vicki Lawrence vehicle, our dead pets, and Yanni's genre. Next book: The Room by Tommy Wiseau
The Deadliest Gamey
December 04, 2018 09:04 - 1 hour - 65.5 MBWe're joined this week by special guest conchist, Dereck Alred, as we paradoxically undress The Indifferent Stars Above: The Harrowing Saga of a Donner Party Bride by Daniel James Brown. We also enjoy a controversial round of Is It KISS or AC/DC? So grab yourself a sweet, creamy pawpaw, have a seat next to the fire, and listen to the tale of some folks what got ate. Next book: As I Lay Dying by William Faulkner
Oh My God! His Head Came Off!
November 20, 2018 08:34 - 1 hour - 50 MBThe Master and Margarita by Mikhail Bulgakov is the centerpiece of this episode of Bookclub. It's a very serious, no-nonsense discussion of the themes addressed in this highly-regarded work of Russian fiction. Next book: The Indifferent Stars Above: The Harrowing Saga of a Donner Party Bride by Daniel James Brown
Reader's Choice
November 06, 2018 06:03 - 1 hour - 62 MBFreed from the shackles of a book, Bookclub brings you an aural masterpiece that explores the works of Big Don (Big Bad Don), Big Lurch, Los Lonely Boys, and much more. Next book: The Master and Margarita by Mikhail Bulgakov
Booclub 2: Electric BooOOooOOoogaloo
October 26, 2018 16:38 - 38 minutes - 30.6 MBPlease join us for our second annual all-treat, no-trick Halloween special. We use the magical powers of the mystical Ouija board (TM Hasbro, available at fine retailers everywhere) to commune with spirits and speak with dead authors. Trigger warning: it's pretty dark-sided, y'all. Catch us on November 6th for our regularly scheduled episode.
The Bookavoiders
October 23, 2018 05:10 - 1 hour - 55.1 MBIn this episode, Ansel talks about The Moviegoer by Walker Percy. Meanwhile, Elijah and Dillon figuratively piss all over the city of New Orleans. Unlike the denizens of New Orleans, who, judging by the smell, have literally been pissing all over the city for over two centuries. Also, the Paul Stanley Cup is on the line as we play Is It Kiss or AC/DC? Next book: Reader's Choice
Red Schuhart: Like Reagan?
October 09, 2018 04:27 - 53 minutes - 43.5 MBIn this episode of Bookclub, we enter the Zone left behind by the Strugatsky Brothers in Roadside Picnic. We also listen to some good ol' country music courtesy of Buddy Brown, the sure-fire headliner of the 2020 presidential inauguration concert. Next book: The Moviegoer by Walker Percy
The Drizzlin' *****
September 25, 2018 07:59 - 57 minutes - 46.3 MBMount up on your horsey and join us as we hunt some comedy down in Mexico with Cormac McCarthy's Blood Meridian. We also say a fond farewell to r/greatawakening. Next book: Roadside Picnic by the Strugatsky Brothers
License to Iliad
September 11, 2018 07:31 - 1 hour - 54.5 MBGrab your shield and spear, make the appropriate sacrifices to the gods on Mount Olympus, and join us as we discuss The War Nerd Iliad by John Dolan. Next book: Blood Meridian by Cormac McCarthy
License to Iliad
September 11, 2018 07:29Grab your shield and spear, make the appropriate sacrifices to the gods on Mount Olympus, and join us as we discuss The War Nerd Iliad by John Dolan. Next book: Blood Meridian by Cormac McCarthy
Rollin' Rollin' Rollin' Rollin' Doughnuts
August 28, 2018 06:23 - 1 hour - 59.5 MBIn this episode of Bookclub, we take a look at Slapstick by Kurt Vonnegut. Hi ho. Next book: The War Nerd Iliad by John Dolan
R.I.P. Christianity (0-1794)
August 14, 2018 06:56 - 1 hour - 64 MBIn this episode of Bookclub, we bear witness as the original T-Paine eviscerates Christianity with logic, facts, and reason in his work The Age of Reason. Next book: Slapstick, or Lonesome No More! by Kurt Vonnegut
Who Books The Bookclub?
July 31, 2018 23:02 - 1 hour - 49.5 MBHeard joke once: Man goes to doctor. Says he's depressed. Says life seems harsh and cruel. Says he feels all alone in a threatening world where what lies ahead is vague and uncertain. Doctor says, "Treatment is simple. Great podcast Bookclub releases today. Go and download it. That should pick you up." Man bursts into tears. Says, "But doctor...I am Bookclub." Next book: The Age of Reason by Thomas Paine
Pre-Post-Post In Perpetuity
July 17, 2018 07:32 - 1 hour - 61.9 MBSalutations Dearest Listener, We cordially invite you to partake in our discussion on Emily Post's Etiquette. The Bookclub street friends are all here: Dillon, Ansel, and Elijah (who arrived home safely after flying back to Austria). We would be honored by your presence. No RSVP necessary. Business casual attire. $50 maximum on gifts. Sincerely, Bookclub Next book: Watchmen by Alan Moore
Horse Suicide Hand J
July 03, 2018 07:36 - 1 hour - 51.6 MBYou know what's cool? Making the International Sign Language gesture for the letter J. This "hand j" can be used to show people that you know what's up. This gesture will be sweeping the nation before you know it. The hippies had the peace sign; millenials will be giving each other hand j's until they die of laziness. Anyway, we talk about Michael Ende's The Neverending Story in this episode. You should join us! We'll give you a hand j if you do. Next book: Emily Post's Etiquette, 18th Edi...
Shifgrethor's Hammer
June 19, 2018 06:24 - 1 hour - 59.5 MBIn this episode, we discuss The Left Hand of Darkness by the late great Ursula K. Le Guin. This masterpiece guides our conversation through topics such as patriotism, gender, and relativity. Next book: The Neverending Story by Michael Ende
Worms On A Plain
June 05, 2018 18:31 - 1 hour - 64.7 MBGrab your spacebag and join us for this episode of Bookclub in which we discuss Dune by Frank Herbert. The conversation also covers topics such as the film adaptations of the book and Star Wars. We close it out with round 2 of Is It Kiss Or AC/DC? It's some pretty raw stuff. Next book: The Left Hand of Darkness by Ursula K. Le Guin
Blue Lives Matter
May 22, 2018 06:31 - 1 hour - 53.6 MBIn this episode, the Bookclub discusses the Art of Star War with Timothy Zahn's Thrawn. Naturally, the discussion finds its way to Star Wars at large. Also, we make an attempt to save local newspapers, we make an impassioned plea to Pauly Shore, and one member of the club literally loses his intestines. Next book: Dune by Frank Herbert
Thrifty Sister Dicey
May 08, 2018 20:46 - 58 minutes - 54.1 MBIn this episode of Bookclub, we club Homecoming by Cynthia Voigt. We also add an addendum on The Road by Cormac McCarthy and introduce what is already being hailed by some as the greatest game show in podcast history. Next book: Thrawn by Timothy Zahn
Dungeons and Drum Meat
April 24, 2018 07:20 - 2 hours - 122 MBIn this episode of Bookclub, the intrepid heroes Harooon and Eruga attempt to thwart the plans of the evil Subverter of the Medium. This episode does run a good bit longer than usual, coming in at 2 hours and 30 minutes. Also, we apologize for the poor audio quality at the beginning. Some doofus was recording with the wrong microphone. It gets better about 10 minutes in. Next book: Homecoming by Cynthia Voigt
The Second Greatest Adventure
April 10, 2018 07:19 - 1 hour - 53.7 MBWill young Jim Hawkins find true love on the seven seas? Will Ansel's Ohtani collection be enough to win the Fuchsia Badge? Will the club be able to go through an entire episode without resorting to reading KISS lyrics? Is Parmesan cheese truly a cure for baldness? To find the answers to these and other burning questions that consistently chew on the collective millennial subconscious, tune in as Bookclub: The Podcast discusses Robert Louis Stevenson's Treasure Island. There will be laughs, ...