Bonus Episode: Anticipation for Bloodline
21 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Check out this short bonus episode to get ready for our full Bloodline episode coming out tomorrow! ...
Seveneves: Part Three
15 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dan has the number one podcast rant of all time this week (3:45 to skip). A lot of learning about sp...
Seveneves: Part Two
08 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We’re once again warming up with TV about high school, too much cringe! (8:30 to skip). Oh loo...
Seveneves: Part One
01 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Luke and Dan finally weigh in on the Potato Head controversy. Special thanks to VOLO for the intro a...
Before They Are Hanged: Part Three
25 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Any First Law conversation is amiss without some good Glokta analysis, buddy you know there are othe...
Before They Are Hanged: Part Two
18 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Y’all have heard of snow mirages right? Huge problem up in north Angland, trust us. Luke and D...
Before They Are Hanged: Part One
11 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Very long but important intro, learn something about dogs in this one guys (skip to 16:15 to get to ...
The Traitor Baru Cormorant: Part Three
04 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dan recounts his tale of woe in Old School Runescape (follow us on Twitch for the upcoming stream or...
The Traitor Baru Cormorant: Part Two
25 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dan’s latest Star Wars rant is all about calling BS on Obi Wan, c’mon Obi Cruise youR...
The Traitor Baru Cormorant: Part One
18 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Blackbird182 wants to remind everyone about a certain game before we get into the book (9:57 to skip...
The Order of the Pure Moon Reflected in Water: Part 2
10 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Travis from The Fantasy Inn Podcast joins us to finish our discussion on The Order of the Pure Moon ...
The True Bastards: Part Three
05 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Alright keeping it a buck here, no one will blame you for skipping the intro this week (6:27). Luke ...
The True Bastards: Part Two
28 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s warmup focuses on our complacency in menu innovation (skip to 7:30 if you’ll hea...
The True Bastards: Part One
21 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Things are ROUGH for these half-orcs y’all so it’s a good thing they are all optimistic ...
The Way of Kings: Part Four
14 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Looks like Dan’s plan for sneaking spheres is out, but never give up folks. Research funding m...
The Way of Kings: Part Three
07 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Luke hits us with a blast from the past (6:20 to skip). Dan suggests a silver lining to chasm duty a...
The Way of Kings: Part Two
31 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
To get us warmed up Dan wants to reframe our generational nerd terminology (skip to 7:30 for book di...
The Way of Kings: Part One
24 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Of course Luke and Dan are gonna talk about the limitations of having a safehand and the power of th...
Rage of Dragons: Part Three
17 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today we’re starting off with a rant that everyone is going to relate to (skip to 6:30 for Rag...
Rage of Dragons: Part Two
10 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Dan may have his dumbest warm-up rant yet and Luke decides to add his own magic to the mix (9:45 to ...
Rage of Dragons: Part One
03 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
If you were worried about Dan after last episode let us put your fears to rest before getting to the...
Furies of Calderon: Part Three
26 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Luke is concerned that he may be sharing too much, and Dan definitely shares too much (please skip t...
Furies of Calderon: Part Two
19 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
A double warmup for this episode, skip to 9:40 if you’re only interested in Furies of Calderon...
Furies of Calderon: Part One
12 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Did anything exciting happen this week? Luke and Dan can’t think of anything (4:50 to skip). D...
To Sleep in a Sea of Stars: Part Three
05 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Incredibly hot take to open this one, skip to 5:30 if you don’t want to get mad at Luke and ju...
To Sleep in a Sea of Stars: Part Two
29 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Cryotubes: do we want them or naw? Luke wants to talk about the most boring part of this book AGAIN....
To Sleep in a Sea of Stars: Part One
22 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This is a long book and we read a third of it so make sure you get to Part II Chapter 11 before list...
Wintersteel: Part Two
15 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Luke and Dan shout out correct predictions from the /r/Iteration110Cradle subreddit (follow us on tw...
Wintersteel: Part One
08 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
To mark the excitement of the new Cradle book Dan is starting this episode with a great theory addre...
Wintersteel Fan Theories
05 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Luke and Dan disprove a whole barrel of theories from the /r/Iteration110Cradle subreddit in anticip...
Napolean Dynamite
01 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Hey remember Napolean Dynamite? We decided to give it a rewatch and share our thoughts. We’re ...
Sword of Kaigen: Part Three
24 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
To get warmed up today Dan goes on a rollercoaster of emotions with his perspective on gift cards (s...
Sword of Kaigen: Part Two
17 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Can you guess who Luke and Dan are going to be dunking on for most of this episode? Probably because...
Sword of Kaigen: Part One
10 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Dan doesn’t understand the concept of a warm up so don’t skip the intro on this one . Lu...
Short Stories by JY Neon Yang (feat. Colored Pages Book Club)
03 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Luke and Dan join forces with Ako and Marci of the Colored Pages Book Club to talk about Auspicium M...
The Black Prism: Part Three
20 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
How much you wanna make a bet Luke could throw a football over them mountains? (4:05 to skip the Nap...
The Black Prism: Part Two
13 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Orholam sent a message via recording issues that a warm up will not be welcome in this episode so we...
The Black Prism: Part One
06 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Luke starts us off with some serious introvert energy (7:00 to skip this karaoke rant). Luke and Dan...
On the Shoulders of Titans: Part Three
30 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Dan brings back a beloved segment, find out the connection between business suits and water parks (o...
On the Shoulders of Titans: Part Two
23 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
You are the top first year enchanter at the Lorian Heights Academy. You have studied hard to get to ...
On the Shoulders of Titans: Part One
16 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Tons of questions this week about the curriculum in our schools, We’re starting to get concern...
Sufficiently Advanced Magic: Part Three
09 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Luke and Dan start by addressing some comments from /r/climberscourt. Also, Luke mentions Patrick is...
Sufficiently Advanced Magic: Part Two
02 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Thanks to everyone sending us your thoughts on the last episode, keep ’em coming by commenting...
Sufficiently Advanced Magic: Part One
25 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Dan needs to know why Harry Potter never got Lasik (skip to 6:12 if you don’t). Luke and Dan w...
Circe: Part Three
18 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
A lot of questions and healthy debate over our boy Trygon. Cool or no? Tell us your thoughts by twee...
Circe: Part Two
12 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Very relatable rant today that all cooks will appreciate (skip to 5:10 if you’ve never cooked ...
Circe: Part One
28 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
No spoilers today so if you haven’t read up to chapter 11 stay away! Although if you’re ...
Morning Star: Part Three
21 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Luke gets us warmed up with a Red Rover rant that is so on point (5:49). The boys want to see someth...
Morning Star: Part Two
14 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The rants are back! Listen to Luke’s very hot take about recipe blogs (or skip to 10:10 for bo...
Morning Star: Part One
07 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Dan reminds Darrow that his situation isn’t really *that* bad. The boys have no idea where the...
Golden Son: Part Three
30 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Dan thinks that Darrow has a great future in the WWE, and we have another what’s in the box si...
Golden Son: Part Two
23 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Dan wants to know why no one in Sci-Fi seems to be concerned with deepfakes (book discussion starts ...
Golden Son: Part One
16 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Darrow and the Red Rising series are back! Read up to chapter 15 for this episode and then stop if ...
The Vagrant: Part Three
09 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Luke and Dan recommend podcasts they have been listening to during quarantine. If you don’t wa...
The Vagrant: Part Two
02 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We’re getting everybody involved with our first listener submitted rant (skip to 11:45 if sneezing...
The Vagrant: Part One
26 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In a return to form, Dan starts the episode with a profound observation on an everyday issue (5:58 t...
Uncrowned
19 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Since everyone has so much extra time at home (stay safe everybody) we’ve got an extra long episod...
Underlord
12 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Dan gets pretty heated (some would say too heated) about some past comments (we love em). Luke and D...
Ghostwater
05 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
As a very professional podcast we never give away how much we like or dislike a book. Ok never is a ...
Skysworn
27 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
With the death of one theory, another arises to take its place. Also, we have a few questions about ...
Blackflame
20 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Name pronunciation is one of the few things we don’t excel at and we admit (some of) our mista...
Soulsmith
13 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Upon advancing to the peak of Soulsmith, the boys find they are overflowing with podcast madra. Dan ...
Unsouled
07 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We begin our Cradle journey here with theories, nitpicks, and character critiques. What’s up w...
Red Rising: Part Three
31 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week on The Institute, tales of woe and heartbreak, triumph and glory, vengeance and betrayal. ...
Red Rising: Part Two
24 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Coming out of the gates swingin on this one with a very specific rant about hummus (if you couldn...
Red Rising: Part One
17 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Daniel gets worked up about how much everyone is talking about a certain wellness brand that will no...
The Raveling: Alec Hutson Interview
10 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In a surprise twist, Alec comes back on the pod to talk our thoughts on The Raveling, grape seeds, a...
The Shadow King: Part Three
03 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this final episode of The Raveling series Luke and Dan talk giant doors and Cho Lin gets a realit...
The Shadow King: Part Two
27 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Apologies to Senacus for anything mean ever said about you. We take it back you are just the sweetes...
The Shadow King: Part One
20 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Luke gives out a free e-reader innovation: quick map access. We love a good map (skip to 4:16 if you...
Shadows for Silence in the Forests of Hell
12 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Wow, who knew we could find a new nugget of Harry Potter to open with (go to 9:00 to skip this intro...
The Silver Sorceress: Part Three
06 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Having a dope home library: great. Having a dope home library without knowing how to read: not great...
The Silver Sorceress: Part Two
29 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Gobble gobble, Dan complains about characters not getting minor illnesses (feel free to skip to the ...
The Silver Sorceress: Part One
22 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Buckle up for a conspiracy theory heavy episode, this one gets a little wild. The technological wond...
The Grey Bastards: Jonathan French Interview
15 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Honestly, one of the most legitimately informative episodes we have ever recorded thanks to Jonathan...
Call of Duty 62: Podcast Warfare
08 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
No book today so this episode is jam-packed with topics. Literally. Like we actually talk jam conspi...
The Grey Bastards: Part Three
01 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Just in time for Halloween, Dan and Luke hit you with some of the best/worst fantasy couples costume...
The Grey Bastards: Part Two
25 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The Bastards have a wild government. As well respected fantasy constitutional scholars we’ve g...
The Grey Bastards: Part One
18 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Your favorite podcasting frails get right into the mud with some of these dirty hogs. Luke and Dan h...
Jade City: Part Three
11 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Did Luke and Dan get replaced by serous book critics? Good question Jessica but no. We just get real...
Jade City: Part Two
04 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Luke and Dan decide the FEMA in Janloon needs an complete restructuring. Luke thinks everyone needs ...
Jade City: Part One
27 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The boys are officially #TeamHilo. Sure he has his faults, but gosh darn it he is just so genuine. A...
The Fall of Hyperion: Part Three
20 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
You arrive at the Prancing Pony in the middle of a stormy night. Do you take the comfort and securit...
The Fall of Hyperion: Part Two
13 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The hot issue of the day: Are people that ride obnoxiously loud motorcycles in quiet neighborhoods u...
The Fall of Hyperion: Part One
05 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Listen to the soothing, dulcet tones of Luke and Dan as they offer some much needed strategic advice...
Sword of Destiny: Part Two
29 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Dan reveals his tough on crime approach to Harry Potter (9:32) before joining Luke this THURSDAY in ...
Sword of Destiny: Part One
23 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We’re going back to the Witcher story with this one and also back to the personal economics le...
The Last Wish
16 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Make sure to read the entirety of The Last Wish by Andrzej Sapkowski for this one! We’ve alway...
The Blade Itself: Part Three
08 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Our one year Anniversary is here! And Dan would like to celebrate it by rescinding his terrible hot ...
The Blade Itself: Part Two
02 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Dan decides to start this episode with a very hot take about scooters. I don’t know why. Yeah,...
The Blade Itself: Part One
25 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We are back! If you’ve been frustrated that we don’t talk about book news enough we brou...
Touch of Iron: Timandra Whitecastle Interview
04 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In the words of a wise author, "Garbage in, garbage out but I say if you put good stuff in, you...
Touch of Iron: Part Three
28 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this steamy last section we talk surprisingly long about the ideal bad boy vibe, listen through t...
Touch of Iron: Part Two
20 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Find out which dragon book man the boys get too excited about for the warm up (8:58). Luke hijacks D...
Touch of Iron: Part One
14 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Summer is here and we’re starting out… hot? And by that I mean Luke is rescinding anothe...
The Three Body Problem: Part Three
07 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Dan and Luke, defenders of the meek, come to the aid of natural gas. Sort of? (5:45 to skip to the b...
The Three Body Problem: Part Two
31 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Well, last episode we didn’t think of the most obvious use of the V-suit… Dan tells us t...
The Three Body Problem: Part One
24 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Friendship: one of the pillars of podcasting. Listen to hear about Dan and Luke’s new friends ...
The Fifth Season: Part Three
17 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
School’s….in? Luke comes to office hours and gets himself learned. Also get hyped for ou...
The Fifth Season: Part Two
10 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
If you’ve been apartment shopping in your life then boy do we have a #relatable rant for you (...