Don't call it a book club.

Luke and Dan dig into the mailbag this sode and talk Murderbot. See y'all in July! Special thanks to VOLO for the intro and outro music.

Yard talk (11:28 to skip)! Luke rejects middle age lady aura and Dan needs an ELI5 for the goblin quarter. Never mess with a wizard hut. Just don't. Special thanks to VOLO for the intro and outro music.

Diet soda is in, and probiotics are out (9:30 to skip). Join us as we brainstorm the best way to deal with our very frequent Kraken interactions. You also know we gotta dive into the whole goblins can drink seawater thing. Special thanks to VOLO for the intro and outro music.The post The Blacktongue Thief: Part Two first appeared on Don't call it a book club..

Luke earns a new nickname (10:25 to skip). This episode has a lot of school talk so get that cap and gown ready! Anyone ready for the nicest table of all time and is every hour the witching hour? Special thanks to VOLO for the intro and outro music.

Luke and Dan form a neighborhood watch (11:30 to skip). Darlington is voted most overrated while Alex obvi takes home the MVP trophy. How much are you paying for the goat milk treatment? Next week we’re starting The Blacktongue Thief by Christopher Buehlman! Special thanks to VOLO for the intro and outro music.The post Ninth House: Part Three first appeared on Don't call it a book club..

Honk honk, friends (8:35 to skip). Luke and Dan find their house and lose their friends? Then Luke absolutely reads Darlington and Dan gives a book report. Is Dawes really not going to double check? Special thanks to VOLO for the intro and outro music.

Dan pitches his new business idea (7:45 to skip). Man, these guys need to figure out some better uses for their magic abilities, right? AI libraries are overrated. Special thanks to VOLO for the intro and outro music.The post Ninth House: Part One first appeared on Don't call it a book club..

Time for the AI talk (6:42 to skip). Dan wants to stop the AI footpocalypse and Luke doesn’t want to get his hands dirty. Glurp glurp folks. Special thanks to VOLO for the intro and outro music.The post Dungeon Crawler Carl: Part Two first appeared on Don't call it a book club..

Horse or knockout, pick a side (13:00 to skip). Dan’s going all the way past the 18th floor with his nitro-blast (patent pending). We’ve once again found a reason why Millennials are the best. Special thanks to VOLO for the intro and outro music.The post Dungeon Crawler Carl: Part One first appeared on Don't call it a book club..

Bikers rights (11:00 to skip)! New worst power discussion incoming. Chocolate cake is not food and Dan’s theory takes flight. Special thanks to VOLO for the intro and outro music.The post Fourth Wing: Part Three first appeared on Don't call it a book club..

Dan wants recognition for his restaurant loyalty (11:25 to skip). Violet is taking the chosen one trope to a whole new level and is the absolute most special. Liam is the greatest and his power is unstoppable. Special thanks to VOLO for the intro and outro music.The post Fourth Wing: Part Two first appeared on Don't call it a book club..

No warm up, things are hot enough already. Worst dragon power of all time? Also, who is growing flowers specifically for this purpose? Power to the scribes and we need education reforms now. Special thanks to VOLO for the intro and outro music.The post Fourth Wing: Part One first appeared on Don't call it a book club..

Controversial opinion: watching sports is a lot more fun if you cheer for the team that’s going to win (8:00 to skip). Adolin is unstoppable and Kaladin deserves a big egg breakfast. Also are you worshipping a god named Tanner? Next week we’re starting Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros. Special thanks to VOLO for the intro and outro music.The post Wind and Truth: Part Four first appeared on Don't call it a book club..

Luke and Dan are living on hard mode sometimes (9:00 to skip). Is it time to conquer Shinovar? Does Odium follow daylight savings time? Are we peeing in the pool? Special thanks to VOLO for the intro and outro music.The post Wind and Truth: Part Three first appeared on Don't call it a book club..

The fellas tell you how to host a proper board game night (8:40 to skip). Shin society seems quite stable despite some uh… shaky foundations. Kaladin needs to teach me some dance lessons and Adolin is way too into cards! Special thanks to VOLO for the intro and outro music.The post Wind and Truth: Part Two first appeared on Don't call it a book club..

Luke and Dan don’t want your gifts (12:13 to skip). Its been a while since the boys have thought about Roshar so there is definitely some catching up to do. Never let anyone pack your bag and never bully a national treasure. Finally, get some lawyers on this case. Special thanks to VOLO for the intro and outro music.The post Wind and Truth: Part One first appeared on Don't call it a book club..

Dan has another run in with a weird boi (9:35 to skip). Is everyone in the future a big dummy or did they do a big mass mental seal day off camera? Starship Earth rocks and I can’t wait to hear about the reunion in a couple millenia. Next week we’re starting Wind and Truth by Brandon Sanderson! Special thanks to VOLO for the intro and outro music.The post The Dark Forest: Part Three first appeared on Don't call it a book club..

Movie watch (9:34 to skip)! Luke and Dan are not impressed. Get wallbroken, nerds. Special thanks to VOLO for the intro and outro music.

Happy new year folks, today we’re warming up with all things pie (10:15 to skip). Apparently, this is a hot take, but we’re coming out strongly by saying that imaginary girlfriends are in fact uncommon and a problem. Also, listen to hear our preliminary plans and tell us how great we would be at the Wallfacer project. Special thanks to VOLO for the intro and outro music.The post The Dark Forest: Part One first appeared on Don't call it a book club..

This one’s for the couch potatoes. Special thanks to VOLO for the intro and outro music.The post Three Body Problem: Season 1 first appeared on Don't call it a book club..

Christmas movies and tree decorating, hear our tips for getting into the christmas spirit (10:00 to skip). The age old question about magical schools arises; are the students too lazy? Zorian joins the NRA, and the primordials seem like a little much. Special thanks to VOLO for the intro and outro music.The post Mother of Learning: Part Three first appeared on Don't call it a book club..

This may have become the most educated podcast you are listening to. Luke is making space for Defying Gravity (7:25 to skip). Zorian doesn't realize what he is asking these teachers to do for him. Which is more important, technique or just getting reps? Also what even is money? Special thanks to VOLO for the intro and outro music.

Dan is out $15 and he is not happy about it (12:50 to skip). This character definitely needs to level up, but mainly in the rizz department. How many cycles is it taking you to ask out your crush? How many cycles is it taking you to try flaming chainsaw juggling? Special thanks to VOLO for the intro and outro music.The post Mother of Learning: Part One first appeared on Don't call it a book club..

Time for some pop culture throwbacks to see where our thoughts were a few years ago (10:30 to skip). Using a falcon in your coming-of-age ritual is cheating and invisibility is a villain power. Whose joining us in the rail cart olympics? Special thanks to VOLO for the intro and outro music.The post The Gunslinger: Part Two first appeared on Don't call it a book club..

Its finally getting cool (for one of the boys) and it is welcome (5:20 to skip). Luke is getting notes of Mad Max and Dan is tasting a hint of Fallout 3. Also, Stephen is one horny fella. Special thanks to VOLO for the intro and outro music.The post The Gunslinger: Part One first appeared on Don't call it a book club..

Dan is a Bezos fan (10:31 to skip)? Vampire rights incoming and Catholic priests are the original nerds. Also, listen to the medical experts when they say a bad case of being a vampire is going around. Special thanks to VOLO for the intro and outro music.The post ‘Salem's Lot: Part Three first appeared on Don't call it a book club..

Do you think you can pull off a fedora? Send us a fit check (8:00 to skip). Critical question during vampire infestations, how many safe zones do you get? If you’re sharing pasta with your cat, at least have the decency to add some meatballs. Special thanks to VOLO for the intro and outro music.The post ‘Salem's Lot: Part Two first appeared on Don't call it a book club..

Bigfoot hunters beware: Dan is not buying it (13:50 to skip). Luke and Dan feel the siren song of becoming weird conservative guys but they resist. Also please stop putting spoilers on the back of the book! The nature of evil has an origin and it is the word, “jahoobies”. Special thanks to VOLO for the intro and outro music.The post ‘Salem's Lot: Part One first appeared on Don't call it a book club..

It's movie time again! Turns out Luke and Dan are all in on movie theaters these days (9:20 to skip). Dan and Luke's outskirter tribe is doubling down on storytelling and reaping the benefits. Having a cool name is now critical, and the Steerswoman rules continue to be a little flexible. It's spooky season folks so next week we're starting our first Stephen King book, Salem's lot! Special thanks to VOLO for the intro and outro music.

Don’t mind the number of times we refer to the star in Orion’s armpit (4:53 to skip). Dan gets a theory in off rip and Luke is tired of these phonies pretending to be deep. Also quick tip: if you see a mysterious alien looking egg DO NOT TOUCH IT. Nine times out of ten it is going to result in a horrible death for you. However, that one remaining time it is a dragon egg. On second thought, definitely pick up that weird egg. Special thanks to VOLO for the intro and outro music.The post Outskirter's Secret: Part Two first appeared on Don't call it a book club..

Luke’s got a new mic and a new gym routine (8:10 to skip). The Outskirts are lookin rough, but maybe this big party makes it all worth it. Are you guys keeping a watch when you go on backpacking trips? Special thanks to VOLO for the intro and outro music.The post Outskirter's Secret: Part One first appeared on Don't call it a book club..

Dan thinks its time for a car revolution (08:35 to skip). The steerswomen are certainly one of the organizations of all time. Rowan needs someone to tell her less is sometimes more. Also, don’t worry about what the wizards are doing behind the curtain. Special thanks to VOLO for the intro and outro music.The post The Steerswoman: Part Two first appeared on Don't call it a book club..

We’ve figured out the foolproof way to make a hit fantasy show (12:30 to skip). Luke and Dan are both applying to become steersmen, but have some disagreements on the rules. The magicians seem kinda lame, and you absolutely cannot let a barbarian take a tour of your country. Special thanks to VOLO for the intro and outro music.The post The Steerswoman: Part One first appeared on Don't call it a book club..

Water bottle talk (8:24 to skip)! Luke apologizes for his thought crimes and Dan has a spicy theory. The doctor has just prescribed 400ccs of vengeance and Jabari is eating it up. Also WHO ARE WE ROOTING FOR!? Special thanks to VOLO for the intro and outro music.The post The Fires of Vengeance: Part Three first appeared on Don't call it a book club..

Dan goes to the movies to get the essence of life (10:40 to skip). Tau gets a bad grade on RateMyProfessor, but man is he good at fighting. The Cull are kinda lame but we’ve got some notes on how they can be improved. Special thanks to VOLO for the intro and outro music.The post The Fires of Vengeance: Part Two first appeared on Don't call it a book club..

Luke desperately tries to avoid sounding like a middle schooler to someone on the phone (11:50 to skip). Who is still choosing to fight Tau? How is Tau’s body still functional? How powerful is rage? How close you getting to a dragon? The Queen’s faction is the bad guys, right? Special thanks to VOLO for the intro and outro music.The post The Fires of Vengeance: Part One first appeared on Don't call it a book club..

Luke and Dan talk about other fantasy/scifi things they are into right now. Big Wonka talk and the search for satisfaction is never ending. Special thanks to VOLO for the intro and outro music.The post The State of the Fantasy Union first appeared on Don't call it a book club..

Luke’s intro rant proves advertising works folks (10:18 to skip). Dan names the MVPs and Luke needs to know, “where the money at?” Also the number of time bomb opportunities are endless. The limit does not exist. Give them a time bomb now! Special thanks to VOLO for the intro and outro music.The post Son of a Liche: Part Three first appeared on Don't call it a book club..

Luke starts this episode by claiming that USA sports are the best in the world and soccer is for a bunch of whiney babies (11:28 to skip). Luke and Dan return to well of necromantic army talk. Luke wants to do a little heist talk and Dan is happy to oblige. Special thanks to VOLO for the intro and outro music.The post Son of a Liche: Part Two first appeared on Don't call it a book club..

Book reports, Winnie the Pooh and joining the undead army to avoid knee pain. I’m thinking we’re back. Special thanks to VOLO for the intro and outro music.The post Son of a Lich: Part One first appeared on Don't call it a book club..

Get ready for your book report! Luke and Dan are taking another short break but will be back in July. This episode starts with Furiosa talk; no skipping! Dan identifies one more area that the public school system is failing our children and Luke reminds us that everything is made up and the points don’t matter. Special thanks to VOLO for the intro and outro music.The post A Feast for Crows: Part Four first appeared on Don't call it a book club..

Photos are out, but selfies are in (9:35 to skip). Cersei continues her historic cringe run, sigils are overhyped, and Arya needs her own hot sauce recipe. Special thanks to VOLO for the intro and outro music.The post A Feast for Crows: Part Three first appeared on Don't call it a book club..

Compliments only on other peoples food folks (8:15 to skip)! Sam is a legend and we’re excited to hear his ballad. Cersei is queen of foolproof plans, and holy cow Sansa is soooooo alone. Special thanks to VOLO for the intro and outro music.The post A Feast for Crows: Part Two first appeared on Don't call it a book club..

Luke and Dan are back! Big updates incoming (13:12 to skip). Nobody’s snatching these chains and you will never guess who is getting the pen working. Which is worse, head or foot? I don’t know anything about a big 3, but I know who definitely shouldn’t be in there and his name rhymes with Diewyn. Finally,  we gotta see those receipts. Special thanks to VOLO for the intro and outro music.The post A Feast for Crows: Part One first appeared on Don't call it a book club..

Luke and Dan go fishing for a sponsorship (7:00 to skip). If you were wondering who Caliban is, stick around to find out! Special thanks to VOLO for the intro and outro music. And to our Patrons for supporting the pod all these years!The post Caliban's War: Part Three first appeared on Don't call it a book club..

Dan goes off the grid (11:00 to skip). Turns out Bobbie has fallen for the propaganda, and Avasarala is a terrible boss. Taste your soup before you add salt, folks! Special thanks to VOLO for the intro and outro music.The post Caliban's War: Part Two first appeared on Don't call it a book club..

Dan goes off the grid (11:00 to skip). Turns out Bobbie has fallen for the propaganda, and Avasarala is a terrible boss. Taste your soup before you add salt, folks!Special thanks to VOLO for the intro and outro music.

Dan learns the rules of basketball (9:35 to skip), then we give our takes on the first episode of The Expanse TV show (up to 23:15, then book talk). Now we know the key to being a powerful politician: distracting snacks. Now that we're in space it's time to establish Grenade-free zones, and can anyone tell us what even is Ganymede?! Special thanks to VOLO for the intro and outro music.

Dan learns the rules of basketball (9:35 to skip), then we give our takes on the first episode of The Expanse TV show (up to 23:15, then book talk). Now we know the key to being a powerful politician: distracting snacks. Now that we're in space it's time to establish Grenade-free zones, and can anyone tell us what even is Ganymede?!Special thanks to VOLO for the intro and outro music.

Luke 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.

Luke 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.The post Leviathan Wakes: Part Three first appeared on Don't call it a book club..