Don't call it a book club.
270 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 month ago - ★★★★ - 37 ratingsLuke 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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Leviathan Wakes: Part Three
March 15, 2024 00:56 - 55 minutes - 48 MBLuke and Dan complain about modern life (08:30 to skip). Fred is either a lucky idiot or a tactical genius and there is no room for error. Also, how about we bring it on back? I know a lot is going on right now, but we would all love if you could just bring it on back. Anybody got those keys so we can bring it on back? Special thanks to VOLO for the intro and outro music.
Leviathan Wakes: Part Two
March 01, 2024 06:31 - 57 minutes - 132 MBTurns out the teens are alright (6:25 to skip). Our crew needs to get some hobbies and stop being bored all the time. Holden is not to blame but the guy sure does have a talent for public speaking. And don't worry, Dan did come prepared with a fun space fact. Special thanks to VOLO for the intro and outro music.
Leviathan Wakes: Part One
February 22, 2024 21:38 - 51 minutes - 45.6 MBYou accepting cookies or naw? (09:02 to skip) Luke and Dan do flesh talk and we get taken to office hours a few times this episode. Luke needs better food and Dan gives himself homework. Special thanks to VOLO for the intro and outro music.
A Darker Shade of Magic: Part Three
February 16, 2024 04:38 - 57 minutes - 132 MBJust a heads up before you get into this one, we had a little recording issue so Dan's audio is a little off. Dan tells us how he turned into a bead boi (13:15 to skip). Everybody knows you can't summon a serpent and not expect it to backfire, and we're excited to hear more about a one-person pirate crew. Next week we're starting Leviathan Wakes by "James S. A. Corey!" Special thanks to VOLO for the intro and outro music.
A Darker Shade of Magic: Part Two
February 08, 2024 22:23 - 51 minutes - 45.3 MBLuke hits us with the hottest of snack takes. But actually he is very right (7:21 to skip). Luke is getting ready to level up and Dan wants someone to start blasting. Luke also tells on himself vis-a-vis bone magic. Special thanks to VOLO for the intro and outro music.
A Darker Shade of Magic: Part One
February 02, 2024 01:41 - 51 minutes - 117 MBChefs are artists and it's immoral to tweak their creations (9:40 to skip). Kell is a big ol' dummy who is too scared to leave his hometown, but at least he doesn't cut his palm. Also, maybe we should rename the pod Accidental Pirates? Special thanks to VOLO for the intro and outro music.
The Bone Ships: Part Three
January 26, 2024 14:14 - 50 minutes - 44.6 MBLuke and Dan wrap up The Bone Ships by talking about modern art and the means of production. Dan gloats about his called shot, and Luke gets hyped about magic birds. Join the boys in the big meeting room, its time for some macroeconomics talk on the pod. Finally, ship health bars: worth it? Special thanks to VOLO for the intro and outro music.
The Bone Ships: Part Two
January 19, 2024 03:22 - 54 minutes - 126 MBWe're not ready to leave Christmas behind quite yet (11:30 to skip). All we want is a new big windy bird best friend, but Lucky Meas isn't helping. And while the clothes made of fish skin are uncomfy, they sure are stylish. Special thanks to VOLO for the intro and outro music.
The Bone Ships: Part One
January 12, 2024 06:57 - 49 minutes - 43.3 MBGet ready for a discussion about thick drinks and child ghosts. Are these pirates too harsh or not harsh enough with their punishments? Luke and Dan honestly can't tell. Also, someone needs to get these pirates PFDs ASAP! Special thanks to VOLO for the intro and outro music.
The Frugal Wizard's Handbook: Part Two
December 22, 2023 00:15 - 58 minutes - 134 MBLuke joins the truck club (8:00 to skip). Science talk is back and we've got a big mass balance problem to solve. Our boy John gets into the holiday spirit and finally figures out what a friend is. We're taking a couple weeks off, but stay tuned for the next book. Happy holidays everyone! Special thanks to VOLO for the intro and outro music.
The Frugal Wizard's Handbook: Part One
December 15, 2023 04:52 - 54 minutes - 126 MBDan gets bullied by his local beekeeper (15:00 to skip). Folks, these alternate dimensions are seeing some pretty messed up stuff, right? Despite that we're willing to risk it if there's magic involved. Special thanks to VOLO for the intro and outro music.
Legend: Part Two
December 08, 2023 05:34 - 1 hour - 56.8 MBWhy you don't mess with Thanksgiving dishes (16:30 to skip). This episode starts off with some pretty classic Luke and Dan joking around and then quickly turns into the Dunk on David hour. Special thanks to VOLO for the intro and outro music.
Legend: Part One
December 01, 2023 04:09 - 1 hour - 149 MBIntroducing: gray cousins (10:50 to skip). The drama is peak and the cringe is ripe. Luke does a significant amount of backpedaling in this ep. Also is Druss too cool? He feels a little too cool. Special thanks to VOLO for the intro and outro music.
Best Served Cold: Part Three
November 23, 2023 21:00 - 1 hour - 54.7 MBDan is back on the fairgrounds, what will he find this time? (12:20 to skip) Thank god Cosca is back and he might just be a wizard. Jinxes make a big comeback and we need help coming up with some new idioms. Happy turkey day everyone! Next week we're starting Legend by David Gemmell. Special thanks to VOLO for the intro and outro music.
Best Served Cold: Part Two
November 17, 2023 02:52 - 1 hour - 145 MBAll the college football fans that listen to the pod, this warmup is for you (12:20 to skip). Shivers needs a confidence boost, and we've got some business advice for low level assassins. Day needs to spend some more time in the lab... you guys aren't tired of our chemistry rants, right? Special thanks to VOLO for the intro and outro music.
Best Served Cold: Part One
November 10, 2023 04:05 - 1 hour - 60.4 MBHonestly, this warmup rant is all over the place (11:50 to skip). Does everyone in the North need to do a big group therapy session? Cause it seems like they definitely need a talk. Speaking of guys who need therapy, Joe needs to talk to someone about his hatred for oatmeal. Also, you will not find bigger fans of Cosca anywhere than on this pod. This guy is an absolute legend and deserves the best. Special thanks to VOLO for the intro and outro music.
The Horror at Red Hook and The Ballad of Black Tom: Part Two
November 03, 2023 03:58 - 1 hour - 153 MBWe're standing up for everyone's right to not text back (14:20 to skip). It's time for a new addition to our most hated characters list, welcome to the club Mr. Howard! Even the worst world takeover by an eldritch horror will be ok as long as you have prep time. Next week we're reading the first third of Best Served Cold by Joe Abercrombie! Special thanks to VOLO for the intro and outro music.
The Horror at Red Hook and The Ballad of Black Tom: Part One
October 28, 2023 15:29 - 50 minutes - 43.9 MBLuke reminds us that while ball is life, sometimes life is not ball (9:06 to skip). Hitting Lovecraft with a classic compliment sandwich. A nice, tall compliment sandwich. Also what does it truly mean to grift? Special thanks to VOLO for the intro and outro music.
Shadow Over Innsmouth & Litany of Earth
October 20, 2023 03:22 - 1 hour - 155 MBI know we talk about food a lot, but have we already done this warmup? (9:30 to skip) Frog/Fish people are looking for mates, time to get in line. Turns out Dan is really brave and is up for a tour of Innsmouth. Plus is our narrator just kind of a jerk? To answer a question we had in episode, yes there are more published works in the Litany of Earth series! Special thanks to VOLO for the intro and outro music.
To Shape a Dragon's Breath: Part Three
October 06, 2023 02:33 - 53 minutes - 48.4 MBWho wants to get in on some trivia? (12:00 to skip). Liberty invents the grindset and Marta needs a new brain. Also, who doesn't love to get back at the mean chemistry teacher. Special thanks to VOLO for the intro and outro music.
To Shape a Dragon's Breath: Part Two
September 29, 2023 04:38 - 59 minutes - 136 MBDan gets a clone (9:00 to skip). Barbecues are out, Luncheons are in. Turns out Dan knows all the calls for square dancing (we learn a lot about Dan in this sode tbh). What do I have to do to get a dance card at my next party? Special thanks to VOLO for the intro and outro music.
To Shape a Dragon's Breath: Part One
September 22, 2023 02:53 - 52 minutes - 46.6 MBLuke gives us a solid gold business idea that I would have literally used today (8:49 to skip). First off, every book needs a pronunciation guide, thank you, Moniquill.Secondly, everyone needs a cuddle dragon. Luke takes a brave stand against imperialism and Dan wants to know the dragon school acceptance criteria. Special thanks to VOLO for the intro and outro music.
The Final Empire: Part Three
September 15, 2023 00:18 - 59 minutes - 136 MBWho needs a warmup when you've got a classic Brandon Sanderson finale! You miss 100% of the shots (at the Lord Ruler) you don't take so let's mix it up a little. We're handing out awards and assigning roles in this one; coach, MVP, and X-factor are already set, what did we miss? Next week we're reading To Shape a Dragons Breath by Moniquill Blackgoose. Special thanks to VOLO for the intro and outro music.
The Final Empire: Part Two
September 08, 2023 02:43 - 59 minutes - 48.1 MBLuke kicks us off with a bike rant (11:45 to skip). Luke said it best, we are have finally gotten into the balls. Dan needs someone to connect these big dots for once. Listener, what is the best misting power and why is it iron or steel? Special thanks to VOLO for the intro and outro music.
The Final Empire: Part One
September 01, 2023 02:56 - 1 hour - 149 MBDan loves Will Ferrell and wishes him well in all future endeavors (8:00 to skip). So glad our team has some spare time in their busy schedule to help overthrow an immortal emperor. Drinking heavy metals is normally bad for you, but spikes through the eyes is working for people in this story so who's to say. Special thanks to VOLO for the intro and outro music.
Lightbringer: Part Three
August 25, 2023 03:29 - 1 hour - 59.8 MBDan has a workplace dispute (11:58 to skip). Luke and Dan are screaming this episode. One is a scream of pain, the other a scream of joy. You gotta listen to find out which is which. What's the deal with jumpPads? And finally, Darrow is back baby! Special thanks to VOLO for the intro and outro music.
Lightbringer: Part Two
August 18, 2023 02:20 - 1 hour - 153 MBLuke is not going climbing and that is final (9:25 to skip to book talk). Give us some squoosh rooms and we can defend any moon base. Big dad energy in this section and Quicksilver doesn't want any of it. Also Lysander suuuuuucks. Special thanks to VOLO for the intro and outro music.
Light Bringer: Part One
August 10, 2023 18:14 - 1 hour - 52.5 MBDan and Luke are hyped about Baldur's Gate 3 (7:10 to skip). Get Darrow some hobbies, please! Battles got the boys stressed. You always have a plan and it better be a good one. Also, sorry about the echo. Dan just moved so he is still setting up his professional recording booth. Special thanks to VOLO for the intro and outro music.
Dark Age: Part Three
August 04, 2023 00:20 - 1 hour - 139 MBDan needs a little bit more training for these big giant death machines (9:27 to skip). Maybe everyone in this book is just a LITTLE too chill about some unknown *potentially* alien thing. Lysander is such a loser. You heard it here first folks. Special thanks to VOLO for the intro and outro music.
Dark Age: Part Two
July 28, 2023 05:06 - 57 minutes - 51.5 MBLuke admits to being a quitter (6:00 to skip). Last week's episode ending on a high note so we're happy to report this section was emotionally devastating, damnit Pierce! Let us know how to get bold font and if it's ok to love Ephraim now. Special thanks to VOLO for the intro and outro music.
Dark Age: Part One
July 21, 2023 04:47 - 1 hour - 154 MBStill holding out hope for a home Dippin' Dots maker (12:00 to skip). Lysander is easily impressed, and Darrow is maybe back. Be physically amazing in every way or emit slightly more pheromones, pick your superpower. Also thank god for Virginia. Special thanks to VOLO for the intro and outro music.
Iron Gold: Part Three
July 13, 2023 20:09 - 59 minutes - 52 MBFireworks or drones (12:20 to skip)? Please, we need to see a zoladone ad. Also worst character round up this sode. Dan reveals a core value and Luke "should" be able to beat a one-armed Lebron. Special thanks to VOLO for the intro and outro music.
Iron Gold: Part Two
June 30, 2023 03:20 - 52 minutes - 121 MBShouts out to DJs, you've gone underappreciated for too long (7:40 to skip). Trying to keep the Darrow bashing to a minimum, but honestly it isn't easy. We have a foolproof way to escape the weird crab prison, and debut some new descriptive terminology for psycho Gold behavior. Don't sleep on our pets making multiple cameos in this one. Special thanks to VOLO for the intro and outro music.
Iron Gold: Part One
June 22, 2023 22:15 - 58 minutes - 51.7 MBDon't ask anyone why they are vegetarian if you aren't ready to feel a little bit guilty (7:00 to avoid the guilt). Tough to be back, but Luke and Dan do it for the fans. The dumb nerds decide to come up with a new political system on the fly and use their expertise to do some public transit design. Also, keep an eye out for the pivot. It is coming. Right? Special thanks to VOLO for the intro and outro music.
Waybound
June 15, 2023 21:59 - 1 hour - 206 MBTo keep our spirits up on this bittersweet day Dan gets us warmed up with an update on his dance moves (9:20 to skip). Messing with time is super overpowered, but reading Fate is maybe underpowered? Multiple Drosses is awesome and also a little suspicious. Finally, we wrap up with our thoughts on the end of this epic series. Next week we're starting Iron Gold by Pierce Brown (Book 4 of the Red Rising series) Special thanks to VOLO for the intro and outro music.
Bastion: Part Two
June 09, 2023 01:01 - 51 minutes - 44.3 MBDan takes a stand (2:55). Sol is simultaneously way better and way worse somehow. Dan wants to know your eternal replay highlight and Luke invents the stranger protocol. Today is the day you should start farming, but beware the Tomb Spark bovine. Special thanks to VOLO for the intro and outro music.
Bastion: Part One
June 02, 2023 03:02 - 1 hour - 173 MBDan's laboratory skills are failing him in his quest for the perfect biscuit (9:10 to skip). We've got some critiques for the academy's methods, but in the interest of fairness there are some things they're doing right. Gruel fountains? Yes please! And if the pod doesn't work out we're gonna take up farming these black star plants. Special thanks to VOLO for the intro and outro music.
Into the Labyrinth
May 26, 2023 04:43 - 1 hour - 154 MBWe're so excited to start our progression fantasy tour that we have no warmup today. Hugh breaks a record for worst start to a book and is missing out on cool demon powers. Dan is in rare form today with both a big theory and a new business idea. Next week we continue our tour with Bastion by Phil Tucker, and check out our most recent Patreon episode released today! Special thanks to VOLO for the intro and outro music.
Rogue Protocol
May 18, 2023 20:11 - 45 minutes - 39.9 MBTime to reinvent the blood pact (10:33 to skip). Luke and Dan reveal just how dystopian this future is and remind you to always backup your data. Frequently. Unless you are trying to dunk. Special thanks to VOLO for the intro and outro music.
Artificial Condition
May 05, 2023 04:02 - 50 minutes - 117 MBWarmup today is about ideal social outings and our new business idea (13:15 to skip). Dino nuggies make a surprise appearance and smart appliances are getting out of control. Also why are the comfortUnits so strong?? Special thanks to VOLO for the intro and outro music.
Graceling: Part Two
April 27, 2023 13:35 - 55 minutes - 49.2 MBWho is Leck, really? How could Po be this dumb? Who has the best plan and why does it include a net? Which captain would you rather serve under? Luke and Dan are out here asking the real questions. Special thanks to VOLO for the intro and outro music.
Graceling: Part One
April 21, 2023 03:12 - 1 hour - 145 MBLearn a little bit about how surprisingly organized junkyards are in today's warmup (12:55 to skip). Come to our pod to focus on the important questions like how good can a Graced juggler really be? Stick around for our theories on evil councils and how the dogs are actually all OK. Special thanks to VOLO for the intro and outro music.
Leech: Part Two
April 13, 2023 16:41 - 1 hour - 62.6 MBWe have a double warm up here starting with urban planning talk and speed running sunroofs (11:44 to skip). Big oof on this ending. Luke and Dan start by begging these rich people to stop procreating. Get yourself a hive mind barber. Also, ghosts or naw? Special thanks to VOLO for the intro and outro music. Also we totally misspelled the last episode on purpose as like, a cool literary thing.
Leach: Part One
April 07, 2023 02:16 - 58 minutes - 133 MBAs promised Dan gives a report on the wedding and has been working on his baking skills (6:00 to skip). Your favorite leech has a problem and we're solving it by designing the perfect doctor's exam. We've also got some notes on how you survive the winter at this Chateau, and we're not giving the doctor any more dynamite! Special thanks to VOLO for the intro and outro music.
The Stone Sky: Part Two
March 17, 2023 00:39 - 1 hour - 55.2 MBA couple of mini warm ups get us taking about gadgets and books (10:15 to skip). Luke and Dan return with science talk! Get ready to hear about the worst kind of protesters and how the stone eaters may actually be the solution. Or at the very least a little bit too forward. Special thanks to VOLO for the intro and outro music.
The Stone Sky: Part One
March 10, 2023 01:46 - 56 minutes - 129 MBLuke attended a book festival and wants to tell you about it (7:25 to skip). If you're turning to stone, which parts go first? You know we're getting creative with it. Plus, Nassun develops a great new training method for future doctors. Special thanks to VOLO for the intro and outro music.
Last Argument of Kings: Part Three
March 03, 2023 02:48 - 1 hour - 58.7 MBDan jumps into a warmup (10:20 to skip). The boys get called out for their love of maps and Severard gets called out for not keeping a diary. How long do you have on your personal doomsday clock for this world? Special thanks to VOLO for the intro and outro music.
Last Argument of Kings: Part Two
February 24, 2023 02:48 - 1 hour - 149 MBLuke drinks whiskey at a bachelor party and wants to talk about it (12:00 to skip). The Bloody Nine is finally starting to scare us (but we still love him obvi). Also everything is Sult's fault. Special thanks to VOLO for the intro and outro music.
Last Argument of Kings: Part One
February 16, 2023 22:21 - 50 minutes - 44.5 MBThe boys get back to holiday talk to warm up (12:46 to skip). Jezel is officially the king of idiots. The Northmen clearly need to start playing Dungeons and Dragons and Luke and Dan leave a bad review for this mountain fortress. Special thanks to VOLO for the intro and outro music.
Tress of the Emerald Sea: Part Three
February 10, 2023 04:57 - 1 hour - 140 MBLuke must face a harsh truth about his sports fanhood (10:20 to skip). Folks, does it count as a war if the Sorceress never loses. We finally get to meet a dragon in the cosmere, and... not a great guy! Finally, we make a noble attempt at a grand spore theory and tbh I think we nailed it. Next week we're starting Last Argument of Kings by Joe Abercrombie! Special thanks to VOLO for the intro and outro music.