Don't call it a book club.
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Luke 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.
Episodes
- Whispers of the Storm: Part Two
In "Whispers of the Storm: Part Two," the episode features a warmup question from an audience member and mentions of characters Redlin and his girlfriend. VOLO provides the intro and outro music.
- Whispers of the Storm: Part One
This episode, "Whispers of the Storm: Part One" from the show "Don't call it a book club.", discusses the economics of the Mission Impossible franchise. It also touches on character dynamics and includes a timestamp to skip to the main top…
- A Wizard of Earthsea
The hosts discuss Ursula K. Le Guin's A Wizard of Earthsea. The episode features a listener-submitted water lecture and mentions upcoming discussions.
- Jurassic Park: Part Three
This episode of Don't call it a book club focuses on Jurassic Park: Part Three. The hosts speculate on the characters of a T-Rex and Dr. Grant, and a listener is asked to help solve a movie mystery.
- Jurassic Park: Part Two
This episode discusses safety features and labor costs related to Jurassic Park. It also features intro and outro music by VOLO.
- Jurassic Park: Part One
IPA heads are lying (3:00 to skip). Dan has some serious questions about how we can know what the past was like without living through it. This book has our classic game: character or author, which one is terrible? If you haven’t come to e…
- The Goblin Emperor: Part Three
Time to rant a little about our real jobs (10:30 to skip). Turns out being nice is all you need to be a good emperor! Next week we’re reading Jurassic Park by Michael Crichton. Special thanks to VOLO for the intro and outro music. The post…
- The Goblin Emperor: Part Two
Movie talk is back (13:48 to skip). Luke needs everyone to do better and Dan needs Maia to think with his head for once. Also we have officially found the best answer for, “What is your biggest weakness?” Special thanks to VOLO for the int…
- The Goblin Emperor: Part One
We come up with the next billion-dollar idea in real time (12:25 to skip). The bar is low, but elves maybe less racist than expected? Special thanks to VOLO for the intro and outro music. The post The Goblin Emperor: Part One first appeare…
- The Gone World: Part Three
The boys get very warmed up: dog talk and TV talk (14:40 to skip). Dan gives the official name of the Time Cop show and Luke needs answers. Actually so does Dan. What is going on here? Special thanks to VOLO for the intro and outro music.…
- The Gone World: Part Two
We like to walk the fine line between delicious dive restaurant and unnecessary risk (6:40 to skip). Moss (and Scully?) are really bad at their job! Special thanks to VOLO for the intro and outro music. The post The Gone World: Part Two fi…
- The Gone World: Part One
Dan experienced a minor annoyance this week and needed to talk about it (12:08 to skip). Get ready for the boys to talk about time travel the entire episode with the only interruption to tell a woman how to do her job. Special thanks to VO…
- The Raven Scholar: Part Three
We’re warming up by putting Pho in the hot seat (6:25 to skip). Ok but Andren did kinda save the world, right? Next week we’re starting The Gone World by Tom Sweterlisch. Special thanks to VOLO for the intro and outro music. The post The R…
- The Raven Scholar: Part Two
Luke is sick of being nice (8:38 to skip). Dan is the theory wizard and Luke doesn’t get the whole emperor thing. Special thanks to VOLO for the intro and outro music. The post The Raven Scholar: Part Two first appeared on Don't call it a…
- The Raven Scholar: Part One
Dan embarrasses himself at yet another restaurant (11:30 to skip). Neema needs friends and knives that cause the apocalypse should stay in the vault. Special thanks to VOLO for the intro and outro music. The post The Raven Scholar: Part On…
- The Color of Magic: Part Two
Rapid fire warmups (15:58 to skip)! Dan has a lot of problems and Luke gets his money's worth out of that PhD. Also, the boys get Radioactive this ep. Special thanks to VOLO for the intro and outro music.
- The Color of Magic: Part One
Dan has a new, ambitious plan to reach “regular” status at his local restaurant (12:20 to skip). Big innovations in this one, tourism gets invented and we lay the foundation for grimoire sweatshops. Special thanks to VOLO for the intro and…
- The Long Way to a Small Angry Planet: Part Three
It’s that time of year so enjoy your Christmas movie slop (10:15 to skip). Ohan does his own research and Jenks needs to use iCloud backup more. We’re taking a couple weeks off and then starting back in the new year with The Color of Magic…
- The Long Way to a Small Angry Planet: Part Two
We’ve got a (blessedly short) update on pheromones (2:35 to skip). Rosemary risks it all and we’re never forgiving pirates and scammers. Special thanks to VOLO for the intro and outro music. The post The Long Way to a Small Angry Planet: P…
- The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet: Part One
Luke gives his formal report (47:00 to skip). Alien vibe check to start and captain Ashby has never been online. Special thanks to VOLO for the intro and outro music. The post The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet: Part One first appeared…
- The Tainted Cup: Part Two
Brownie taste test time! (12:30 to skip). If anyone is trying to find good gift ideas for us, can we suggest a Leviathan Bone sword? Happy Thanksgiving everyone! Next week we’ll be starting The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet by Becky Ch…
- The Tainted Cup: Part One
Dan offers lifehacks to make up for a distinct lack of brownies. He claims next week for sure. (13:18 to skip). The maximum occupancy of these houses has got to be like 2. Luke wants the vaccine milk now. Special thanks to VOLO for the int…
- Carl’s Doomsday Scenario: Part Two
Brownies have peaked (9:15 to skip). Carl's fans contain multitudes and being a crawl guide is my passion. We're starting The Tainted Cup by Robert Jackson Bennett next week! Special thanks to VOLO for the intro and outro music.
- Carl’s Doomsday Scenario: Part One
“I’m not sure what to do with my hands” – Luke (11:15 to skip). Dan expects the existential crisis any day now and Luke doesn’t think Donut is all that great. Also the character creation screen is giving the boys a lot of trouble. Special…
- The Watchers Movie
creepypasta discussion incoming (24:00 to skip). This week we are all The Watchers. Special thanks to VOLO for the intro and outro music. The post The Watchers Movie first appeared on Don't call it a book club. .
- The Watchers: Part Two
Our halloween decorations are better than yours (14:35 to skip). We do the math on our professor’s body count and then we’re spreading the news. Next week we’re watching The Watchers movie and reading your creepypastas! Special thanks to V…
- The Watchers: Part One
Luke and Dan both make people mad to get warmed up (13:28 to skip). Be sure to post your creepypasta on the Discord for Luke and Dan to rank! What are these people doing aside from making a Youtube video that gets huge numbers? Special tha…
- The Will of the Many: Part Four
We remember your dog’s name (8:25 to skip). Monarchies are bad, actually. Vis breaks the record for most times falling unconscious. Spooky season starts next week with The Watchers by A.M. Shine. Special thanks to VOLO for the intro and ou…
- The Will of the Many: Part Three
Luke is getting old (9:05 to skip). The boys are flummoxed by this twist and pretty annoyed with Vis, the perfect independent voter. Also, its definitely time to dip. Special thanks to VOLO for the intro and outro music. The post The Will…
- The Will of the Many: Part Two
Car Salesman: *slaps roof of human body*, “this bad boy can hold so many kidneys”. Really hoping you all get that reference (10:20 to skip intro). Ship battles rock and never touch anything in a crypt ritual. Special thanks to VOLO for the…
- The Will of the Many: Part One
Luke and Dan offload their baggage (8:50 to skip). School is back in session folks! The boys struggle with some basic math and aerodynamics. Also wild speculation about Will incoming. Special thanks to VOLO for the intro and outro music. T…
- A Memory Called Empire: Part Three
Professor Dan is back and (9:30 to skip). Imagos aren’t real people and Yskandr just keeps getting hotter. The Will of the Many by James Islington next week! Special thanks to VOLO for the intro and outro music. The post A Memory Called Em…
- A Memory Called Empire: Part Two
Luke reveals how AI is actually useful and Dan forgets he is on a Fantasy book podcast for 5 minutes (13:17 to skip). Luke and Dan talk culture and politics, finally. Also, detailed analysis of mail transportation in the Empire. Special th…
- A Memory Called Empire: Part One
Dan visits a city you’ve probably never heard of (8:15 to skip). Imagos are neat and we love our new Teixcalaan names. Special thanks to VOLO for the intro and outro music. The post A Memory Called Empire: Part One first appeared on Don't…
- Kings of the Wyld: Part Three
Luke scolds a sociopath (07:45 to skip). The hat is everything and you have time to practice your harmonica while traveling. Lastly, I don't care if the druin go extinct. There, I said it. Special thanks to VOLO for the intro and outro mus…
- Kings of the Wyld: Part Two
We’re reviewing dog toys now (9:20 to skip). To be true adventurers it’s important to try out all the local cuisine… with some exceptions. Seems like a good time to build up our efficient deforestation industry. Special thanks to VOLO for…
- Kings of the Wyld: Part one
Luke kicks us off with a rant that ends with Dan encouraging him to engage in some *light* bribery (10:00 to skip). Is anyone else surprised they have lasted this long? Also, give the wives a break please. They are putting up with a lot. S…
- Babel: Part Three
This one almost turns into a book club. Almost. Special thanks to VOLO for the intro and outro music. The post Babel: Part Three first appeared on Don't call it a book club. .
- Babel: Part Two
Super original rant today; scheduling doctor appointments sucks (5:30 to skip). Give us one of these silver bars that tells you when you’ve made a mistake, and we’ll save the world. Apparently, linguists are bad at both math and coming up…
- Babel: Part One
We’re back and Dan met some lunatics on his trip (13:20 to skip). College is the best time of your life whether you go to modern day Uni or Babel in the 1800s. For those on the job search, Oxford is always hiring for their silver bar place…
- Mailbag Impossible
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.
- The Blacktongue Thief: Part Three
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.
- The Blacktongue Thief: Part Two
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 t…
- The Blacktongue Thief: Part One
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 ou…
- Ninth House: Part Three
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 Ch…
- Ninth House: Part Two
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…
- Ninth House: Part One
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:…
- Dungeon Crawler Carl: Part Two
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 firs…
- Dungeon Crawler Carl: Part One
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…
- Fourth Wing: Part Three
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 ca…