The TheDean! Show is a podcast hosted by TheDean! (and sometimes a co-host). Each episode TheDean! interviews a musical guest and shares their music, and also shares a new song of his own; plus he tells us what's out his window, what's on in your town, why he hates people, what he's been listening…
It's been a hectic month and we've both been away travelling, but we manged to read some books and here we are to finish our 5th year of Books Boys with our September reads. Books discussed include: - Tom Jones (Henry Fielding, 1749)- Rape Upon Rape (Henry Fielding, 1730)- The Grotesque Farce of Mr. Punch the Cuckold / Los Cuernos de Don Friolera (Ramón del Valle-Inclán, 1925)- The Book Thief (Markus Zusak, 2005)- Doctor Faustus (Thomas Mann, 1947) - Exo (Colin Brush, 2025)- Une Sirène À Paris / A Mermaid In Paris (Mathias Malzieu 2020)Check out patreon.com/booksboys for early access to our catalogue of shows, including the latest series of Playboys Extra and Darkplace Dreamers, plus Comedy Comrades and more.Booksboys.com for links to our socials, places to lsiten, merchandise, music and more. Listen to TheDean!'s latest album A Dozen Barely Salvageable on spotify and buy his book The Life Of A Fellow Called Chester on amazon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Another show from the patreon vaults: series 2 of Animation Adventurers. While waiting for series 2 of Arcane to come out, Dean & Animator Aris decided to review a show she had worked on: 3 Body Problem. LAST EPISODECheck out booksboys.com for links to our social media, merchandise, music, etc, as well as patreon.com/booksboys for the latest episodes of Playboys Extra, Darkplace Dreamers, Film Fellows, Animation Adventurers, Comedy Comrades and more!booksboys.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Another show from the patreon vaults: series 2 of Animation Adventurers. While waiting for series 2 of Arcane to come out, Dean & Animator Aris decided to review a show she had worked on: 3 Body Problem. Check out booksboys.com for links to our social media, merchandise, music, etc, as well as patreon.com/booksboys for the latest episodes of Playboys Extra, Darkplace Dreamers, Film Fellows, Animation Adventurers, Comedy Comrades and more!booksboys.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Another show from the patreon vaults: series 2 of Animation Adventurers. While waiting for series 2 of Arcane to come out, Dean & Animator Aris decided to review a show she had worked on: 3 Body Problem. Check out booksboys.com for links to our social media, merchandise, music, etc, as well as patreon.com/booksboys for the latest episodes of Playboys Extra, Darkplace Dreamers, Film Fellows, Animation Adventurers, Comedy Comrades and more!booksboys.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Originally released a year ago on patreon, join Playboy Alex & Playgirl Carla as our world tour takes us to review a Czech play.Check out booksboys.com for links to our social media, merchandise, music, etc, as well as patreon.com/booksboys for the latest episodes of Playboys Extra, Darkplace Dreamers, Film Fellows, Animation Adventurers and more!booksboys.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Originally released a year ago on patreon, join Dean, & Playgirl Carla as our world tour takes us to China.Check out booksboys.com for links to our social media, merchandise, music, etc, as well as patreon.com/booksboys for the latest episodes of Playboys Extra, Darkplace Dreamers, Film Fellows, Animation Adventurers and more!booksboys.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Time for series 5 of Darkplace Dreamers! Dean & Darkplace Robert review Dead Boy Detectives. This was released a year ago on patreon. Check out booksboys.com for links to our social media, merchandise, music, etc, as well as patreon.com/booksboys for the latest episodes of Playboys Extra, Darkplace Dreamers, Film Fellows, Animation Adventurers and more!booksboys.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Time for series 5 of Darkplace Dreamers! Dean & Darkplace Robert review Dead Boy Detectives. This was released a year ago on patreon. Check out booksboys.com for links to our social media, merchandise, music, etc, as well as patreon.com/booksboys for the latest episodes of Playboys Extra, Darkplace Dreamers, Film Fellows, Animation Adventurers and more!booksboys.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This was a special series bonus episode where we looked at the 80s Twilight Zone reboot.Check out booksboys.com for links to our social media, merchandise, music, etc, as well as patreon.com/booksboys for the latest episodes of Playboys Extra, Darkplace Dreamers, Film Fellows, Animation Adventurers and more!booksboys.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
We spent the whole month dancing but still found time to read some (mostly mediocre) books. Books discussed include:- Extasis (Antonio Soto Madrid, 2018)- Tirano Banderas (Ramón Del Valle-Inclán, 1926)- Tormento (Benito Pérez Galdós, 1884)- Tales From The Café (Toshikazu Kawaguchi, 2020)- Mr. Britling Sees It Through (H.G. Wells, 1916) - Destination Unknown (Agatha Christie, 1954)- Anastasia's Midnight Song (M. Laszlo, 2025)- Antonio & Mellida / Antonio's Revenge (John Marston, 1599-1600)booksboys.com Get all our bonus shows like the latest series of Darkplace Dreamers and Playboys at patreon.com/booksboys Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Originally released a year ago on patreon, join Dean, Alex & Robert as they review an action classic. Check out the latest episodes of all our shows on patreon.com/booksboysbooksboys.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Another show from the patreon vaults: series 2 of Animation Adventurers. While waiting for series 2 of Arcane to come out, Dean & Animator Aris decided to review a show she had worked on: 3 Body Problem. Check out booksboys.com for links to our social media, merchandise, music, etc, as well as patreon.com/booksboys for the latest episodes of Playboys Extra, Darkplace Dreamers, Film Fellows, Animation Adventurers, Comedy Comrades and more!booksboys.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Another show from the patreon vaults: series 2 of Animation Adventurers. While waiting for series 2 of Arcane to come out, Dean & Animator Aris decided to review a show she had worked on: 3 Body Problem. Check out booksboys.com for links to our social media, merchandise, music, etc, as well as patreon.com/booksboys for the latest episodes of Playboys Extra, Darkplace Dreamers, Film Fellows, Animation Adventurers, Comedy Comrades and morebooksboys.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Another show from the patreon vaults: series 2 of Animation Adventurers. While waiting for series 2 of Arcane to come out, Dean & Animator Aris decided to review a show she had worked on: 3 Body Problem. Check out booksboys.com for links to our social media, merchandise, music, etc, as well as patreon.com/booksboys for the latest episodes of Playboys Extra, Darkplace Dreamers, Film Fellows, Animation Adventurers, Comedy Comrades and more!booksboys.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Originally released a year ago on patreon, join Dean, & Playboy Alex as they chat about a classic Roman play by PlautusCheck out booksboys.com for links to our social media, merchandise, music, etc, as well as patreon.com/booksboys for the latest episodes of Playboys Extra, Darkplace Dreamers, Film Fellows, Animation Adventurers and more!booksboys.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Originally released a year ago on patreon, join Dean, & Playgirl Carla as they chat about an amazing dystopian Indian play. Check out booksboys.com for links to our social media, merchandise, music, etc, as well as patreon.com/booksboys for the latest episodes of Playboys Extra, Darkplace Dreamers, Film Fellows, Animation Adventurers and more!booksboys.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This was a special series of Darkplace Dreamers... Dean and Darkplace Robert were joined by Playboy Alex and Dragon Charlie (rawr!) to review our top 10 episodes of the Twilight Zone. Originally released on patreon a year ago, it's time to bring it to you for free. LAST EPISODE!Check out booksboys.com for links to our social media, merchandise, music, etc, as well as patreon.com/booksboys for the latest episodes of Playboys Extra, Darkplace Dreamers, Film Fellows, Animation Adventurers and more!booksboys.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This was a special series of Darkplace Dreamers... Dean and Darkplace Robert were joined by Playboy Alex and Dragon Charlie (rawr!) to review our top 10 episodes of the Twilight Zone. Originally released on patreon a year ago, it's time to bring it to you for free. Check out booksboys.com for links to our social media, merchandise, music, etc, as well as patreon.com/booksboys for the latest episodes of Playboys Extra, Darkplace Dreamers, Film Fellows, Animation Adventurers and more!booksboys.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dean's just back from Spain and it's generally been a crazy month. Dean & Alex are joined for the first half of the episode by Playgirl Carla to chat about our July reads. This month we cover some heavy stuff, and there's a trigger warning for the final part of the show. Books discussed include:- Union Street (Pat Barker, 1982)- Legacy (Jim Chambers, 2025)- Four English Comedies (Jonson, Sheridan, Congreve & Goldsmith, 1606-1777)- La Doble Historia Del Doctor Valmy (Antonio Buero Vallejo, 1968)- A Confederacy Of Dunces (John Kennedy Toole, 1980)- The Butterfly Garden (Dot Hutchinson, 2016)- The Flaqueza Del Bolchevique / The Weakness Of The Bolshevik (Lorenzo Silva, 1997)booksboys.comCheck out the latest episodes of Darkplace Dreamers, Playboys Extra, Comedy Comrades and more at patreon.com/booksboysCheck out TheDean!'s Book The Life Of A Fellow Called Chester on Amazon, and his music on spotify, amazon, apple, etc. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Another show from the patreon vaults: series 2 of Animation Adventurers. While waiting for series 2 of Arcane to come out, Dean & Animator Aris decided to review a show she had worked on: 3 Body Problem. Check out booksboys.com for links to our social media, merchandise, music, etc, as well as patreon.com/booksboys for the latest episodes of Playboys Extra, Darkplace Dreamers, Film Fellows, Animation Adventurers, Comedy Comrades and more!Download or stream: Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Another show from the patreon vaults: series 2 of Animation Adventurers. While waiting for series 2 of Arcane to come out, Dean & Animator Aris decided to review a show she had worked on: 3 Body Problem. Check out booksboys.com for links to our social media, merchandise, music, etc, as well as patreon.com/booksboys for the latest episodes of Playboys Extra, Darkplace Dreamers, Film Fellows, Animation Adventurers, Comedy Comrades and more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Originally released a year ago on patreon, join Playboy Alex, & Playgirl Carla as they chat about a Japanese play. Check out booksboys.com for links to our social media, merchandise, music, etc, as well as patreon.com/booksboys for the latest episodes of Playboys Extra, Darkplace Dreamers, Film Fellows, Animation Adventurers and more!booksboys.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Originally released a year ago on patreon, join Playboy Alex, Playgirl Carla and special guest Animator Aris as they chat about a Japanese play. Check out booksboys.com for links to our social media, merchandise, music, etc, as well as patreon.com/booksboys for the latest episodes of Playboys Extra, Darkplace Dreamers, Film Fellows, Animation Adventurers and more!booksboys.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This was a special series of Darkplace Dreamers... Dean and Darkplace Robert were joined by Playboy Alex and Dragon Charlie (rawr!) to review our top 10 episodes of the Twilight Zone. Originally released on patreon a year ago, it's time to bring it to you for free. Check out booksboys.com for links to our social media, merchandise, music, etc, as well as patreon.com/booksboys for the latest episodes of Playboys Extra, Darkplace Dreamers, Film Fellows, Animation Adventurers and more! booksboys.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This was a special series of Darkplace Dreamers... Dean and Darkplace Robert were joined by Playboy Alex and Dragon Charlie (rawr!) to review our top 10 episodes of the Twilight Zone. Originally released on patreon a year ago, it's time to bring it to you for free. Check out booksboys.com for links to our social media, merchandise, music, etc, as well as patreon.com/booksboys for the latest episodes of Playboys Extra, Darkplace Dreamers, Film Fellows, Animation Adventurers and more!booksboys.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dean & Alex are joined by Playgirl Carla to chat about our June reads, and we have a call-in form Animator Aris also. This month we cover some heavy stuff, some fun stuff, and some trash. Books discussed include:- We Said Farewell (Amanda Quintero Aguerrevere, 2023)- The Lacuna (Barbara Kingsolver, 2009)- The Iron Heel (Jack London, 1907)- A Duke Won't Do (Jessie Clever, 2023)- Diamonds And Minx (Artelle Freed, 1960)- Self Portrait In Green (Marie NDiaye, 2005)- The Hounding (Xenobe Purvis, 2025) booksboys.comCheck out the latest episodes of Darkplace Dreamers, Playboys Extra, Comedy Comrades and more at patreon.com/booksboysCheck out TheDean!'s Book The Life Of A Fellow Called Chester on Amazon, and his music on spotify, amazon, apple, etc. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
It's time to take another show out of the vault! Released a year ago on patreon.com/booksboys, it's Animation Adventurers. Join Dean & Animator Aris as we review ARCANE series 1. For series 2, and all our other shows, go to patreonbooksboys.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
It's time to take another show out of the vault! Released a year ago on patreon.com/booksboys, it's Animation Adventurers. Join Dean & Animator Aris as we review ARCANE series 1. For series 2, and all our other shows, go to patreon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Originally released a year ago on patreon, join Dean & Carla as we talk about this South African play. Check out booksboys.com for links to our social media, merchandise, music, etc, as well as patreon.com/booksboys for the latest episodes of Playboys Extra, Darkplace Dreamers, Film Fellows, Animation Adventurers, Comedy Comrades and more!booksboys.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Originally released a year ago on patreon, join Dean & guest Mayte as we talk about the Loa to the Divine Narcissus by Sor Juana Inés De La CruzCheck out booksboys.com for links to our social media, merchandise, music, etc, as well as patreon.com/booksboys for the latest episodes of Playboys Extra, Darkplace Dreamers, Film Fellows, Animation Adventurers, Comedy Comrades and more!booksboys.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This was a special series of Darkplace Dreamers... Dean and Darkplace Robert were joined by Playboy Alex and Dragon Charlie (rawr!) to review our top 10 episodes of the Twilight Zone. Originally released on patreon a year ago, it's time to bring it to you for free. Check out booksboys.com for links to our social media, merchandise, music, etc, as well as patreon.com/booksboys for the latest episodes of Playboys Extra, Darkplace Dreamers, Film Fellows, Animation Adventurers and more! booksboys.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This was a special series of Darkplace Dreamers... Dean and Darkplace Robert were joined by Playboy Alex and Dragon Charlie (rawr!) to review our top 10 episodes of the Twilight Zone. Originally released on patreon a year ago, it's time to bring it to you for free. Check out booksboys.com for links to our social media, merchandise, music, etc, as well as patreon.com/booksboys for the latest episodes of Playboys Extra, Darkplace Dreamers, Film Fellows, Animation Adventurers and more!booksboys.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
It's time to tach up on 2 more episodes of poetry pals, released a couple years ago on patreon. Get all our latest shows at patreon.com/booksboysDean & Alex discuss some poems. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
It's time to tach up on 2 more episodes of poetry pals, released a couple years ago on patreon. Get all our latest shows at patreon.com/booksboysDean & Robert discuss some Irish poetry. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
We're back with more book reviews! We got up to an assortment of shenanigans this month, but now it's time to look at some serious books, and then some vampires. Thanks also to the lovely Frida Rivero for her lovely book and multimedia experience. Books discussed include:- The Kite Runner (Khaled Hosseini, 2003)- Determinism & Freedom (ed. Sidney Hook, 1958)- The Iron Heel (Jack London, 1907)- Reflejos De Medianoche / Midnight Reflections (Frida Rivero, 2025)- Jueces En La Noche / Judges In The Night (Antonio Buero Vallejo, 1979)- In A Glass Darkly (J. Sheridan Le Fanu, 1872)- The Vampyre & Other Tales (John Polidori et al, 1819-38)- The House By The Churchyard (Le Fanu, 1863)Check out the latest episodes of Darkplace Dreamers, Playboys Extra, Comedy Comrades and more at patreon.com/booksboysCheck out TheDean!'s Book The Life Of A Fellow Called Chester on Amazon, and his music on spotify, amazon, apple, etc. all links plus merch at booksboys.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
It's time to take another show out of the vault! Released a year ago on patreon.com/booksboys, it's Animation Adventurers. Join Dean & Animator Aris as we review ARCANE series 1. For series 2, go to patreon. booksboys.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
It's time to take another show out of the vault! Released a year ago on patreon.com/booksboys, it's Animation Adventurers. Join Dean & Animator Aris as we review ARCANE series 1. For series 2, go to patreon. booksboys.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Originally released a year ago on patreon, join Dean & Playboy Alex as we talk about a classic Lope De Vega play. Check out booksboys.com for links to our social media, merchandise, music, etc, as well as patreon.com/booksboys for the latest episodes of Playboys Extra, Darkplace Dreamers, Film Fellows, Animation Adventurers and more!booksboys.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Originally released a year ago on patreon, join Dean & Playgirl Carla as we talk about a classic Lorca play. Check out booksboys.com for links to our social media, merchandise, music, etc, as well as patreon.com/booksboys for the latest episodes of Playboys Extra, Darkplace Dreamers, Film Fellows, Animation Adventurers and more! booksboys.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This was a special series of Darkplace Dreamers... Dean and Darkplace Robert were joined by Playboy Alex and Dragon Charlie (rawr!) to review our top 10 episodes of the Twilight Zone. Originally released on patreon a year ago, it's time to bring it to you for free. Check out booksboys.com for links to our social media, merchandise, music, etc, as well as patreon.com/booksboys for the latest episodes of Playboys Extra, Darkplace Dreamers, Film Fellows, Animation Adventurers and more! booksboys.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This was a special series of Darkplace Dreamers... Dean and Darkplace Robert were joined by Playboy Alex and Dragon Charlie (rawr!) to review our top 10 episodes of the Twilight Zone. Originally released on patreon a year ago, it's time to bring it to you for free. Check out booksboys.com for links to our social media, merchandise, music, etc, as well as patreon.com/booksboys for the latest episodes of Playboys Extra, Darkplace Dreamers, Film Fellows, Animation Adventurers and more!booksboys.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This month we will bring you the 2 other existing episodes of RR, plays of Shakespeare's contemporaries. Next up: The Dutchess Of Malfi Check out booksboys.com for links to our social media, merchandise, music, etc, as well as patreon.com/booksboys for the latest episodes of Playboys Extra, Darkplace Dreamers, Film Fellows, Animation Adventurers and more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This month we will bring you the 2 other existing episodes of RR, plays of Shakespeare's contemporaries. First up: Ben Jonson's The Alchemist. Check out booksboys.com for links to our social media, merchandise, music, etc, as well as patreon.com/booksboys for the latest episodes of Playboys Extra, Darkplace Dreamers, Film Fellows, Animation Adventurers and more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
We had a hectic month! We're both just back from Turkey, along with Playgirl Carla, and Dean had been to India before that. He also read ALOT this month, but a lot of it ties in with his travels. We also get a surprise call-in from Animator Aris!Books discussed include:- Tess Of The D'Urbervilles (Thomas Hardy, 1891)- Klara & The Sun (Kazuo Ishiguro, 2021)- Letters From The Ginza Shihodo Stationery Shop (Kenji Ueda, 2024)- The Woman In The Dunes (Kobo Abe, 1962)- The Making Of Ram (Eeshaan Mahesh, 2022)- My Gita (Devdutt Pattanaik, 2015)- The Palace Of Illusions (Chitra Banerjee Divakruni, 2008)- The Way To Byzantium (PJE Bailey, 2024)Get the latest episodes of Playboys Extra, Animation Adventurers, Darkplace Dreamers, and Comedy Comrades at patreon.com/booksboysGet Dean's book on amazon : - The Life Of A Fellow Called Chester (TheDean!, 2025) BUY HEREbooksboys.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
It's time to take another show out of the vault! Released a year ago on patreon.com/booksboys, it's Animation Adventurers. Join Dean & Animator Aris as we review ARCANE series 1. For series 2, go to patreon. booksboys.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
It's time to take another show out of the vault! Released a year ago on patreon.com/booksboys, it's Animation Adventurers. Join Dean & Animator Aris as we review ARCANE series 1. For series 2, go to patreon. booksboys.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Originally released a year ago on patreon, join Playboy Alex & Darkplace Robert as we talk about an Irish play. 3 interesting facts:1. We've been in a theatre named after this writer. 2. Today is Dean's birthday.3. This episode was originally uploaded to patreon from inside the Sagrada Familia. Check out booksboys.com for links to our social media, merchandise, music, etc, as well as patreon.com/booksboys for the latest episodes of Playboys Extra, Darkplace Dreamers, Film Fellows, Animation Adventurers and more!booksboys.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Originally released a year ago on patreon, join Dean & Playgirl Carla as we talk about a classic Oscar Wilde play. Check out booksboys.com for links to our social media, merchandise, music, etc, as well as patreon.com/booksboys for the latest episodes of Playboys Extra, Darkplace Dreamers, Film Fellows, Animation Adventurers and more!booksboys.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
his was a special series of Darkplace Dreamers... Dean and Darkplace Robert were joined by Playboy Alex and Dragon Charlie (rawr!) to review our top 10 episodes of the Twilight Zone. Originally released on patreon a year ago, it's time to bring it to you for free. Check out booksboys.com for links to our social media, merchandise, music, etc, as well as patreon.com/booksboys for the latest episodes of Playboys Extra, Darkplace Dreamers, Film Fellows, Animation Adventurers and more!booksboys.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This was a special series of Darkplace Dreamers... Dean and Darkplace Robert were joined by Playboy Alex and Dragon Charlie (rawr!) to review our top 10 episodes of the Twilight Zone. Originally released on patreon a year ago, it's time to bring it to you for free. Check out booksboys.com for links to our social media, merchandise, music, etc, as well as patreon.com/booksboys for the latest episodes of Playboys Extra, Darkplace Dreamers, Film Fellows, Animation Adventurers and more!booksboys.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
It's time to finally release our series of Greek Plays for free! These were on patreon a year ago. Join Dean & Alex as we review our final tragedy: ElectraFor the latest Playboys episodes go to patreon.com/booksboys booksboys.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.