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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Episodes
A Clash of Kings: Part One
December 21, 2018 01:02 - 1 hour - 56.3 MBBefore talking about A Clash of Kings by George R. R. Martin we talk about the new Eragon book and pitch our idea for a new movie. Luke points out the overwhelming evidence for #FlatWesteros and Dan tries to convince Luke of his most recent theory. We will be taking a week off for the holidays, look for our next episode to be in two weeks. Special thanks to VOLO for the intro and outro music.
Mail Bag!
December 14, 2018 01:20 - 37 minutes - 40.5 MBLuke and Dan take a one-episode hiatus from books, and take a stab at discussing other media. Luke gives his thoughts on the new Fantastic Beasts movie, and Dan talks about fantasy TV shows. Worried our style won't work on anything but books? That's probably fair. Have something you want us to talk about? Tweet us @DCitaBC Special thanks to VOLO for the intro and outro music.
The Crimson Queen Part Three + Author Interview
December 07, 2018 00:17 - 1 hour - 102 MBThe boys are back at it again. In a very anti-Immortal episode Luke roasts Demian, and Dan comes down very hard on Jan (again). We wrap up our discussion of The Crimson Queen by revealing the consequences of climate engineering. Wondering why this episode is twice as long? Alec Hutson, author of The Crimson Queen, tells us the secret to coming up with cool titles and answers many of our well thought out questions. Special thanks to VOLO for the intro and outro music.
The Crimson Queen Part Two: Chapters 13 - 26
November 30, 2018 00:51 - 58 minutes - 62.5 MBDan gets a little Marxist early on and comes down a little harsh on Jan. Luke's ridiculous "bird fireworks" comment from last episode is somehow vindicated. We also ponder the important questions. Thanks to VOLO for the intro/outro music.
The Crimson Queen Part One: Chapters 1 - 12
November 22, 2018 16:47 - 1 hour - 56.2 MBIt's a Thanksgiving miracle! Luke and Dan are back at it again: Luke planning a culture change seminar for Keilan's village, Dan convincing Luke sorcery is fantastic for one very specific reason. Also Luke makes a bold prediction involving Godzilla.
The Name of the Wind Part Four: Chapters 72 - End
November 15, 2018 21:47 - 58 minutes - 61.7 MBDan ruins Christmas then brings up new evidence for his Ben-Denna theory. Luke points out that Kvothe probably wears a fedora, and we talk about our ratings for the Name of the Wind before announcing our next book. Special thanks to VOLO for the intro and outro music.
The Name of the Wind Part Three: Chapters 47-71
November 09, 2018 01:23 - 1 hour - 62.4 MBLuke and Dan talk about voting just in time to miss the election, then jump into the third section of The Name of the Wind by Patrick Rothfuss. We roast Kvothe and Denna for about half the episode, then Dan comes up with arguably his best theory to date. Special thanks to VOLO for intro and outro music.
The Name of the Wind Part Two: Chapters 18-46
November 02, 2018 01:11 - 58 minutes - 61.6 MBLuke and Dan throw a little shade on a Halloween tradition and attempt to answer the age old question: what is money? You won't believe which character is actually a certified sneaker head! Listen to find out! (Tryna go viral guys) Special thanks to VOLO for intro and outro music.
The Name of the Wind Part One: Chapters 1-17
October 26, 2018 02:04 - 1 hour - 57.9 MBIn our first Kingkiller Chronicles episode we have a long conversation about Dungeons and Dragons before getting into the book. Dan calls Abenthy the Arcanist a dick and Luke gets scared by a Chandrian with bad hair. Special thanks to VOLO for the intro and outro music.
Hyperion Part 3: Chapter 5 - End
October 19, 2018 02:20 - 1 hour - 72.6 MBWe wrap up the last episode covering Hyperion by Dan Simmons with discussions about the last two chapters and the book as a whole. Dan convinces Luke yet again to buy into one of his theories, and Luke endorses the Consul's crazy decision. Thanks to VOLO for our intro and outro music.
Hyperion Part 2: Chapters 3 and 4
October 12, 2018 02:50 - 1 hour - 66.3 MBIn our second Hyperion episode Luke unveils a new idea for a fan appreciation event (Hint: it involves LeBron), and Dan leads a surprisingly serious discussion about Dan Simmons. We also develop several theories covering topics ranging from cyborgs to hipsters. Special thanks to VOLO for the intro and outro music.
Hyperion Part 1: Chapters 1 and 2
October 04, 2018 22:14 - 1 hour - 65.2 MBLuke gives some details about his vacation and we jump into our first episode covering Hyperion. Dan shows off his impressive knowledge of math and physics while discussing artificial gravity, then we decide that Colonel Kassad probably just wants to be playing Call of Duty and telling yo mama jokes. Special thanks to VOLO for the intro and outro music.
The Emperor's Soul
September 28, 2018 01:55 - 44 minutes - 40.9 MBDan complains about the lack of alien representation in Star Wars, then we discuss Brandon Sanderson's novella The Emperor's Soul. We have a spirited debate over the ethics of master painters and break ground on the invention of toilets. Special thanks to VOLO for the intro and outro music.
Game of Thrones Part Four: Chapters 61 - End
September 21, 2018 02:25 - 1 hour - 60 MBLuke flip flops on his previous hot take about the T.V. show being better than this incredible book and introduces a new hot take about Catelyn chapters. Dan makes a brilliant Risk analogy and masterfully ties a bow on the #FlatWesteros and #WarriorTyrion theories. Also while Luke is stuffin his face with pizza pies in Italy, Dan works tirelessly to ensure their podcast gets out to their loyal fans. This one's for you. Music, with thanks, from VOLO.
Game of Thrones Part Three: Chapters 41 - 60
September 14, 2018 03:15 - 1 hour - 57.5 MBLeBron, excited to start this new collab. Get at us. We reveal the embarrassing truth Tywin Lannister doesn't want you to know, and try not to dunk too hard on Ned Stark. Thanks to VOLO for our intro and outro music.
Game of Thrones Part Two: Chapters 21 - 40
September 06, 2018 13:00 - 1 hour - 60.4 MBWe discuss chapters 21 - 40 of A Game of Thrones by George R. R. Martin. Dan unveils a conspiracy theory about Tyrion, we further develop our flat Westeros theory, and we both complain about intramural sports. Thanks to VOLO for our intro and outro music.
Game of Thrones Part One: Chapters 1 - 20
August 30, 2018 13:00 - 1 hour - 59.9 MBWe discuss the first 20 chapters of A Game of Thrones by George R. R. Martin. We unveil our flat Westeros theory, and Luke makes a hot take about Lord of the Rings. Think you can prove him wrong? Tweet us at @DCitaBC with your argument. Thanks again to VOLO for our intro and outro music.
Elantris Part Two: Chapter 57 - End
August 23, 2018 13:00 - 57 minutes - 52.9 MBElantris part 2 - we discuss the last section of Elantris from chapter 57 onward. Dan brings up a new theory, and Luke complains about hardcover books. Thanks to VOLO for the use of Mystic as our intro and outro music.
Elantris Part One: Chapters 1 - 56
August 16, 2018 13:00 - 57 minutes - 52.7 MBWelcome to Don't Call it a Book Club! In our first episode Luke makes a hot take about Game of Thrones and we break down the first 56 chapters of Elantris by Brandon Sanderson. Topics include Elantrian fight clubs, the magic system of Elantris, and several rants by Dan. Thanks to VOLO for the use of Mystic as our intro and outro music.
Intro episode
August 09, 2018 13:00 - 19 minutes - 17.9 MBThe intro episode to Don't Call it a Book Club, giving you a taste of our style. Not sophisticated enough for you? Oooh someone's an intellectual that reads fantasy novels for complex and nuanced discussion.