Don't call it a book club.
Episodes
Shadow Over Innsmouth & Litany of Earth
20 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I 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. Tur...
To Shape a Dragon’s Breath: Part Three
06 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Who 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 bac...
To Shape a Dragon’s Breath: Part Two
29 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dan 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 i...
To Shape a Dragon’s Breath: Part One
22 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Luke 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, tha...
The Final Empire: Part Three
15 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Who 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 le...
The Final Empire: Part Two
08 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Luke 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 b...
The Final Empire: Part One
01 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dan 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...
Light Bringer: Part Three
25 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dan 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 li...
Light Bringer: Part Two
18 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Luke 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 i...
Light Bringer: Part One
10 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dan 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 p...
Dark Age: Part Three
04 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dan 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 s...
Dark Age: Part Two
28 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Luke 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 emotion...
Dark Age: Part One
21 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Still holding out hope for a home Dippin’ Dots maker (12:00 to skip). Lysander is easily impressed, and Darrow is maybe back. Be physically amaz...
Iron Gold: Part Three
13 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Fireworks 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 ...
Iron Gold: Part Two
30 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Shouts 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...
Iron Gold: Part One
22 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Don’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 ...
Waybound
15 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
To 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 over...
Bastion: Part Two
09 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dan 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...
Bastion: Part One
02 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dan’s laboratory skills are failing him in his quest for the perfect biscuit (9:10 to skip). We’ve got some critiques for the academy̵...
Into the Labyrinth
26 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We’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 missi...
Rogue Protocol
18 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Time 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. Freq...
Artificial Condition
05 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Warmup 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...
Graceling: Part Two
27 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Who 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 ...
Graceling: Part One
21 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Learn 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 q...
Leech: Part Two
13 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We 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...
Leach: Part One
07 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
As 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’...
The Stone Sky: Part Two
17 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A 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 wo...
The Stone Sky: Part One
10 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Luke 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’...
Last Argument of Kings: Part Three
03 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dan 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...
Last Argument of Kings: Part Two
24 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Luke 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...
Last Argument of Kings: Part One
16 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The 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 Dunge...
Tress of the Emerald Sea: Part Three
10 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Luke 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 m...
Tress of the Emerald Sea: Part Two
03 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Luke needs more sports (10:45 to skip)! The boys get called out and it turns out Tress is a bit of a freak. Luke reveals himself to actually be a mask...
Tress of the Emerald Sea: Part One
27 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Warm up today is gonna get you riled up if you’re a big self-destruct button fan (12:00 to skip). Our big goal of this book is to come up with a...
Red Seas Under Red Skies: Part Three
19 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Something fishy is going on in the Parlor Passage. Also Luke and Dan still don’t get the plan. Me thinks someone needs to give these pirates som...
Red Seas Under Red Skies: Part Two
13 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We know you’ve all wanted a fortune cookie warmup so here you go (8:20 to skip). You may think we are too critical of the pirate plan in this bo...
Red Seas Under Red Skies: Part One
06 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dan starts with a hype moment and Luke calls out Locke’s magic skills. Break out your IRL GameSharks because we have found a cheat code. Also, g...
Holiday Gift + Fantasy TV
22 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
As promised Dan gives us an introduction to his favorite Christmas Tree scent brand (Amazon link). We’re a little late, but finally giving our t...
The Rook: Part Three
15 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Artificial Christmas tree discussion ahead (10:30 to skip). Luke points out that the Cheque can’t be the only one out there and Dan is back on h...
The Rook: Part Two
09 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Warming up today with our classic love and appreciation of capitalism and how great toys are (10:35 to skip). From their SOPs to their personnel notes...
The Rook: Part One
02 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dan regales us with a tale of woe (14:39 to skip). Off rip, where are you staying? You getting room service? What’s the minibar situation? Luke ...
Ancillary Justice: Part Three
17 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It’s the holiday season, so as is tradition it’s time for us to fix one of the holidays (14:05 to skip). Dan embraces the Radch jewelry ga...
Ancillary Justice: Part Two
11 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dan starts this episode off with a little story time (11:00 to skip). Dan proposes a theory that everything is tea and Luke wants One Esk to be maybe...
Ancillary Justice: Part One
03 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s warmup is an advice column and Dan needs help with his dance strategy (14:05 to skip). We’re putting together a plan to befriend A...
All Systems Red
27 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The long anticipated no-till agriculture warmup is finally here (11:20 to skip). Are these bot makers artisans or exploited factory workers? Luke and ...
Nona the Ninth: Part Two
21 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Get warmed up by learning a fun fact about the Heimlich maneuver, although double-check those dates before you play trivia (10:30 to skip). Don’...
Nona the Ninth: Part One
14 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Luke is starting a grassroots movement dedicated to improving restaurant nachos (9:32 to skip). Leave it to your astute hosts to clear up any confusio...
Harrow the Ninth: Part Two
06 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
You have a mission this week: get destroyed over-the-board by a child (10:10 to skip). Your hosts are legally obligated to summarize what happened in ...
Harrow the Ninth: Part One
30 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Stick around for the extra long warmup today and tell us your rules and regulations for socializing (18:35 to skip). Literally what is going on in thi...
Gideon the Ninth: Part Two
22 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dan has a very shady fun fact about body parts to get us warmed up (7:00 to skip). Ya boys come up with their ideal secret-telling liquid and pick a P...
Gideon the Ninth: Part One
16 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dan and Luke start this episode talking about how Spiderman should be way more concerned with wage theft (8:45 to skip). In this episode we tell you w...
A Storm of Swords: Part Four
08 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It’s the end of the Summer of Swords and we’ve got to commemorate it… Should we get a sword? Also time for initial thoughts on the n...
A Storm of Swords: Part Three
01 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Luke and Dan come out hot with a borderline problematic ageist rant. Dan wants to if it is possible for the bar of most evil to go any lower and Luke ...
A Storm of Swords: Part Two
25 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dan betrays our childhood with a very hot take on Star Wars (7:50 to skip). Deep dive into weddings in this one; we’re talking payment plans, lo...
A Storm of Swords: Part One
19 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dan holds firm in his refusal to watch any Game of Thrones content. Meanwhile Luke can’t help but get hyped (9:41 to skip). This episode starts ...
The Dragonbone Chair: Part Three
04 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
You know we are getting Eragon TV series warmed up (12:13 to skip). Simon’s evil twin is revealed! Dr. Dan introduces a theory that is basically...
The Dragonbone Chair: Part Two
28 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dan gets us started with a very hot take on everyone’s favorite unforgivable curse (10:00 to skip). Simon proves that he’s down for anythi...
The Dragonbone Chair: Part One
21 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dan has officially committed to the bit (11:28 to skip). This episode is all about 2 things: dragging Simon and venerating a dude for eating small bir...
Dreadgod
14 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Luke gets us warmed up with reports from Olive Garden (9:15 to skip). Several new segments are introduced in this episode, you know we’ve got to...
Redwall: Part Two
08 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
I know this is the Summer of Swords, but the boys have a few questions about this particular sword. Plenty of characters earned a critical eye this ep...
Redwall: Part One
23 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It’s a big throwback day as we get reacquainted with our local library and everyone’s favorite childhood series. Lots of mouse talk in thi...
The Sword of Shannara: Part Three
16 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Luke and Dan hit us with a very topical rant about TV these days (11:58 to skip). Of course Dan has to start with a summary of this chapter, how would...
The Sword of Shannara: Part Two
09 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dan gets us warmed up with a riveting furniture story (7:35 to skip). Shea proves that he has very poor deduction skills, the journey through the cave...
The Sword of Shannara: Part One
27 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Luke got heated at a chemical conference so if you work for ExxonMobile, you have some explaining to do! (7:35 to skip). Dan starts us off with a summ...
The Library at Mount Char: Part Three
20 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We’ve got some well earned awards to give out, find out who is the worst person and who had the worst time in this book (Tip: the answers are ob...
The Library at Mount Char: Part Two
13 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
ALERT! GROCERY. STORE. WARM. UP. (7:22 skip). What is going on with the President of Mount Char? Father needs to trim the fat a bit and Dan is excited...
The Library at Mount Char: Part One
05 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dan wants us to get warmed up with a surprise Pokemon and Disney reference (6:35 to skip). Big disagreements on this one about who has the best catalo...
Orconomics: Part Two
29 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Yeehaw, Luke gets us warmed up with a rant about Western movies (7:35 to skip). Dan pops off about a comment from our subreddit and Luke finds an incr...
Orconomics: Part One
21 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Huge mood shift between last week and this one, we’re getting back to the funnies! Hey villains, if you’re forcing someone into marriage a...
Parable of the Sower: Part Two
15 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dan has learned a key aspect of Elden Ring since the Patreon episode (7:05 to skip). Luke and Dan address a controversy right off the bat and that is ...
Parable of the Sower: Part One
07 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We are happy to be back with some good podcast news and a long warmup. Small dog owners beware, you’re getting called out (13:45 to skip). Speak...
Rhythm of War: Part Four
17 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Good news, we finally get to have some dragon discourse in Stormlight, did we get the dragon checklist right? In a surprise move Dan is finally willin...
Rhythm of War: Part Three
10 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Luke gets us warmed up with an essential bathroom innovation (9:30 to skip). Brandon had a very big week last week, and we are all hyped. Can we also ...
Rhythm of War: Part Two
04 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We’re coming back to our favorite punching bag (cause he won’t punch back), Lirin how are ya! Make sure to be concise in your letters folk...
Rhythm of War: Part One
24 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Patreon is up (https://www.patreon.com/dcitabc) be sure to check out those subscriber benefits! Dan also gives his report on the Big Bang Theory (...
Dawnshard
18 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We announce some podcast news and then warmup with a hot debate about everyone’s favorite show The Big Bang Theory (16:15 to skip). Luke wants t...
Academ’s Fury: Part Three
11 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Marat officially have pants on fire, and Jim needs to leave Doroga alone. Also, First Lord rhymes with vord, y’all know the rest. Dan and Lu...
Academ’s Fury: Part Two
03 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It’s everyone’s favorite segment, we’re warming up with some grocery store talk (8:50 to skip). The boys point out all of the flaws ...
Academ’s Fury: Part One
27 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Luke brags about how popular he is (6:10 to skip). The boy stand up to bullying and for once in his life, Dan doesn’t propose an absurd theory. ...
Oathbringer: Part Four
21 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
No warmup on this one since in classic Sanderson fashion the ending of Oathbringer has a lot of ground to cover. After the big revelation, we of cours...
Oathbringer: Part Three
13 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dan wants to learn a little "real life lore" while reading (10:55 to skip). Luke no longer stans Shallan and Dan wants to hear some details ...
Oathbringer: Part Two
07 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Nothing personal but I don’t want to share food with you and I have something to say about it (8:05 to skip). Now that Jasnah is back she takes ...
Oathbringer: Part One
30 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Apologies, but we have to talk about Lebron (8:15 to skip). Luke decides to start us off by pissing off thousands of readers everywhere and Dan goes a...
Edgedancer
23 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We’re starting with a warm-up that really gets Dan upset (7:20 to skip). So many details that we’ve got to figure out about our new settin...
Words of Radiance: Part Four
16 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dan comes out swinging at these so called "geniuses". Luke is hesitant to give Dan props for called shots but we all know Dan is basically t...
Words of Radiance: Part Three
10 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We’re getting warmed up with our first e-bike news segment, many more to come (7:30 to skip). Everybody share their experiences of the first tim...
Words of Radiance: Part Two
02 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dan gets warmed up with a crisis and Luke talks him down (10:57 to skip). The boys talk theories of justice and we get a good analysis of the parallel...
Words of Radiance: Part One
25 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Happy Thanksgiving everyone! We’re getting warmed up with some holiday talk (8:40 to skip) and then talking the first quarter of Words of Radian...
Reaper: Part Two
11 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Turns out Reaper and The Fast And Furious movies have a lot in common: both are all about fam. Dan takes a victory lap and Luke wants to know how much...
Reaper: Part One
05 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
As is tradition we’ve got to do some Ozriel theories before really getting started. Another tradition we’re sticking closely to is request...
Trick or Treat!
28 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The boys present a very special Halloween episode. Enjoy the local neighborhood! Special thanks to crickets and owls for the intro and outro music.The...
The Hollow Places: Part Two
21 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We’re getting warmed up by reminiscing about what brought us back into fantasy (6:00 to skip), let us know what books rejuvenated your fantasy c...
The Hollow Places: Part One
14 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dan has a nightmare and is sort of hyped. This episode celebrates great innovations in prank history and cursed item storage. Dan appreciates Simon...
Foundation: Part Two
30 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Is the Foundation TV show living up to our expectations? It’s complicated and we have a lot of thoughts (skip to 19:40 if you haven’t watc...
Foundation: Part One
23 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Luke is making fantastic latte art on the Twitter (@DCitaBC) and Dan has some hot hands he apparently needs to talk about (6:09 to skip). The boys wil...
Nice Dragons Finish Last: Part Two
16 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Very long intro today, we’re learning all about RenFest and why Dan can’t wait to go back (13:10 to skip). As we finish the book we’...
Nice Dragons Finish Last: Part One
09 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The boys give a sci-fi/fantasy news update and they are hyped. Skip to 9:05 if you have already heard of the new Foundation TV series. Big tone shift ...
Malazan Books 1-3 (ft. Ten Very Big Books Podcast)
26 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Malazan Book of the Summer ends on a high note as Pete and AJ from the Ten Very Big Books Podcast join to talk about the series. Some fun games, hot t...
Memories of Ice: Part Four
19 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In the penultimate episode of Malazan Book of the Summer, Luke gives a much needed perspective shift. Dan finds his limit for quitting army, and the b...
Memories of Ice: Part Three
12 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We cover a lot of ground in this one, from Jamba Juice employees to archaeologists, there’s something for everyone. The boys continue the critiq...