The Side Quest Book Club Podcast
Episodes
Stephen King's IT Part 3 - Horror Book - Thriller Book - Coming of Age Book
13 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Let's go for a walk and meet up with Henry, Victor, Belch, and of course, the Losers. Join the floating circus on Side Quest as the guys discuss Steph...
Stephen King's IT Part 2 - Horror Book - Thriller Book - Coming of Age Book
06 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Derry, good people. Slava and Jonathan float on over to a baby dam in Derry, Maine. And they make a pact to record more IT episodes.Our IG ...
Stephen King's IT Part 1 - Horror Book - Thriller Book - Coming of Age Book
30 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Derry, good people. Join the floating circus on Side Quest as the guys discuss Stephen King's IT. A major h/t to the Stephen King Cast Podc...
The Hobbit Part 3 - JRR Tolkien - High Fantasy Book - Adventure Book
23 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Deborah, a huge Tolkien fan, joins Slava and Jonathan as they wrap up J.R.R. Tolkien's The Hobbit. Our IG Channel...
The Hobbit Part 2 - JRR Tolkien - High Fantasy Book - Adventure Book
16 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The journey continues. Join Slava and Jonathan as they discuss J.R.R. Tolkien's The Hobbit. Our IG Channel | ...
The Hobbit Part 1 - JRR Tolkien - High Fantasy Book - Adventure Book
09 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Well, Good People, after a long journey, we made it to Middle Earth. Join Slava and Jonathan (and friends) as they discuss J.R.R. Tolkien's The Hobbit...
The Lies of Locke Lamora Part 5 - Scott Lynch - High Fantasy Book - Crime Book
02 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today we leave the city of Camor, as Slava and Jonathan (and Spencer!) finish the discussion of Scott Lynch's The Lies of Locke Lamora. Oh yeah, and J...
The Lies of Locke Lamora Part 4 - Scott Lynch - High Fantasy Book - Crime Book
26 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Slava and Jonathan reach part (act) 4 in their discussion of Scott Lynch's The Lies of Locke Lamora. Just in time for (after) Christmas.Our IG Channel...
The Lies of Locke Lamora Part 3 - Scott Lynch - High Fantasy Book - Crime Book
22 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
And we're in Part 3! We're still in the city of Camor, as Slava and Jonathan continue their discussion of Scott Lynch's The Lies of Locke Lamora.Our I...
The Lies of Locke Lamora Part 2 - Scott Lynch - High Fantasy Book - Crime Book
19 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We're still in the city of Camor, as Slava and Jonathan continue their discussion of Scott Lynch's The Lies of Locke Lamora.Our IG Channel...
The Lies of Locke Lamora Part 1 - Scott Lynch - High Fantasy Book - Crime Book
12 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today we visit the city of Camor. Join Slava and Jonathan as they dive into Scott Lynch's The Lies of Locke Lamora.Our IG Channel...
Survivor Part 2 - Chuck Palahniuk - Dark Comedy Book - Psychological Fiction Book
05 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Slava and Jonathan are joined by Jess (a friend of Slava's from restaurant days of old) to do another nose dive into Chuck Palahniuk's Survivor.Our IG...
Survivor Part 1 - Chuck Palahniuk - Dark Comedy Book - Psychological Fiction Book
04 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We are off to Australia? Sort of. Slava and Jonathan tackle Chuck Palahniuk's Survivor.Our IG Channel | ...
Blackflame Part 3 - Will Wight - Progression Fantasy Book - Fantasy Book
21 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Slava and Jonathan are joined by Spencer again. The usual shenanigans ensue. Part 3 of Will Wight's Blackfame, everyone.Our IG Channel...
Blackflame Part 2 - Will Wight - Progression Fantasy Book - Fantasy Book
14 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Slava and Jonathan are back on Cradle. Join them as they travel to the Blackflame empire to reunite with our two favorite sacred artists.Our IG Channe...
How to Make a Podcast Part 1 What Have We Learned Reflecting on Fifty Episodes
13 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We have made it to 50 episodes, and it would not have been as great or fun without you, good people, our audience. Enjoy this special (early) Monday d...
Blackflame Part 1 - Will Wight - Progression Fantasy Book - Fantasy Book
07 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Slava and Jonathan are back on Cradle. Join them as they travel to the Blackflame empire to reunite with our two favorite sacred artists.Our IG Channe...
Stephen King's Rainy Season - Horror Book - Thriller Book
02 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It is a rainy Thursday and the guys are feeling froggy. Join them as they discuss Rainy Season by, you guessed it, Stephen King.Our IG Channel...
Stephen King's The Mist - Horror Book - Supernatural Fiction Book - Survival Book
31 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Well, Adventurers, we made it to Halloween. And today, Slava and Jonathan journey to a small Maine town overrun by monsters. Join us as they discuss S...
Stephen King's Crouch End - Horror Book - Supernatural Fiction Book
26 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
AND YET, another BONUS episode. In this one, we discuss Crouch End, another short story by Stephen King.Our IG Channel...
The Exorcist Part 3 - William Peter Blatty - Horror Book - Supernatural Fiction Book
24 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Slava and Jonathan are joined by their buddy Zubair for the third and final part of The Exorcist by William Blatty. Our IG Channel | ...
Stephen King's UR - Science Fiction Book - Fantasy Book
19 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Another BONUS episode, good people. In this one, we discuss UR, another short story by Stephen King.Our IG Channel...
The Exorcist Part 2 - William Peter Blatty - Horror Book - Supernatural Fiction Book
17 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Slava and Jonathan go spooky for October and discuss one of Slava's favorite books, The Exorcist, by William Blatty. This is part 2 of 3.Our IG Channe...
Stephen King's Beachworld - Science Fiction Book - Horror Book
05 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Hey Good People! We have a bonus episode for you. In this one, we discuss Stephen King's short story, Beachworld. Our IG Channel...
The Exorcist Part 1 - William Peter Blatty - Horror Book - Supernatural Fiction Book
03 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Slava and Jonathan go spooky for October and discuss one of Slava's favorite books, The Exorcist, by William BlattyOur IG Channel...
Soulsmith Part 3 - Will Wight - Progression Fantasy Book - Fantasy Book
03 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Spenser, the mind-reading world hopper, is back with Slava and Jonathan to wrap up Will Wight's second Cradle book, Soulsmith. Our IG Channel...
Soulsmith Part 2 - Will Wight - Progression Fantasy Book - Fantasy Book
26 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Slava and Jonathan are back on Cradle to discover what Yerin and Lindon have done since escaping the Sacred Valley. Join them as they dive into part t...
Soulsmith Part 1 - Will Wight - Progression Fantasy Book - Fantasy Book
19 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Slava and Jonathan are back on Cradle to discover what Yerin and Lindon have done since escaping the Sacred Valley. Join them as they dive into part o...
Dune Part 7 - Frank Herbert - Science Fiction Book - Adventure Fiction Book
12 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Well, good people, the Dune guest episode is here. Spenser and Kristopher join Slava and Jonathan. Our IG Channel...
Dune Part 6 - Frank Herbert - Science Fiction Book - Adventure Fiction Book
05 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Well, folks, the guys have spice fever. Or delirium. Or something. Anyway, part 6 of their discussion of Frank Herbert's Dune is here.Our IG Channel...
Dune Part 5 - Frank Herbert - Science Fiction Book - Adventure Fiction Book
29 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Slava and Jonathan are almost done with Dune. In this episode, they tackle part five. One more episode, and we have guests as we end our discussion of...
Dune Part 4 - Frank Herbert - Science Fiction Book - Adventure Fiction Book
22 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Slava and Jonathan continue their series discussing Frank Herbert's Dune in this fourth of a six-part episode series.Our IG Channel...
Dune Part 3 - Frank Herbert - Science Fiction Book - Adventure Fiction Book
15 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Slava and Jonathan continue their series discussing Frank Herbert's Dune in this third of a six-part episode series. Lessons learned: always keep your...
Dune Part 2 - Frank Herbert - Science Fiction Book - Adventure Fiction Book
08 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Slava and Jonathan continue their series discussing Frank Herbert's Dune in this second of a six-part episode series.Our IG Channel...
Dune Part 1 - Frank Herbert - Science Fiction Book - Adventure Fiction Book
01 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Slava and Jonathan go to Arrakis. The guys begin a 6-part series discussing Frank Herbert's Dune.Our IG Channel | ...
The Variable Man - Philip K Dick - Science Fiction Book - Speculative Fiction Book
25 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Slava and Jonathan read another Philip K. Dick work. This time, an early book novella called The Variable Man. Our IG Channel...
Out of the Silent Planet Part 2 - CS Lewis - Science Fiction Book
18 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Slava and Jonathan finish discussing C.S. Lewis' Out of the Silent Planet in this second and final episode on the book.Our IG Channel...
Out of the Silent Planet Part 1 - CS Lewis - Science Fiction Book
11 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Slava and Jonathan tackle C.S. Lewis' Out of the Silent Planet in this first of a two-part episode. A little different approach this time, as the guys...
The City and The City - China Miéville - Science Fiction Book - Mystery Book - Crime Book
04 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Slava and Jonathan take some stands on China Meiville's The City & The City. Our IG Channel | ...
Unsouled Part 3 - Will Wight - Progression Fantasy Book - Fantasy Book
27 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Spencer joins Slava and Jonathan for the third and final episode on Will Wight's Unsouled. The usual side quests ensue. Grab your cookies and juice an...
Unsouled Part 2 - Will Wight - Progression Fantasy Book - Fantasy Book
20 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Slava and Jonathan dive into part two of their discussion of Will Wight's Unsouled. Our IG Channel | ...
Unsouled Part 1 - Will Wight - Progression Fantasy Book - Fantasy Book
13 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Slava and Jonathan begin a three-part series discussing Will Wight's Unsouled, which is part one of twelve in the Cradle Series.Our IG Channel...
The Path of Destruction Part 3 - Drew Karpyshyn - Star Wars Book - Science Fiction Book
06 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Slava and Jonathan are joined by Matt as they wrap up discussing Drew Karpyshyn's The Path of Destruction.Our IG Channel...
The Path of Destruction Part 2 - Drew Karpyshyn - Star Wars Book - Science Fiction Book
30 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join Slava and Jonathan for the second and final part of their discussion of Drew Karpyshyn's The Path of Destruction. Part 3 is in the works, and we ...
The Path of Destruction Part 1 - Drew Karpyshyn - Star Wars Book - Science Fiction Book
23 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Slava and Jonathan take on Drew Karpyshyn's The Path of Destruction. For those who don't know, Path of Destruction centers on the life of Darth Bane a...
Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep Part 2 - Philip K. Dick - Dystopian Science Fiction Book
16 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week Slava and Jonatan dive into part two of Philip K Dick's Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? Lucky for you, the episode was cut before Jonat...
Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep Part 1 - Philip K. Dick - Dystopian Science Fiction Book
09 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Slava and Jonatan dive into part one of a two-part series on Philip K Dick's Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? Also known as Blade Runne...
Monkey's Paw - WW Jacobs - Horror Book
04 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Slava and Jonathan discuss W. W. Jacobs' The Monkey's Paw and go on a side quest about carefully worded wishes. It seems Jonathan has an aptness for w...
Roadside Picnic Part 2 - Arkady Strugatsky and Boris Strugatsky - Science Fiction Book
02 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Slava and Jonathan finish discussing part two of Roadside Picnic. The zone got a hold of Jonathan and turned him into a cow.Our IG Channel...
Roadside Picnic Part 1 - Arkady Strugatsky and Boris Strugatsky - Science Fiction Book
25 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Slava and Jonathan discuss Roadside Picnic by Arkady and Boris Strugatsky. In this first part of a two-part series, the guys discuss the introduction ...
The Way of Kings Part 10 - Brandon Sanderson - Fantasy Book - Progression Fantasy Book
18 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This one might be our best one yet! Spencer, a fellow Cosmerian, joins Slava and Jonathan, and they discuss Slava's readthrough of The Way of Kings an...
The Way of Kings Part 9 - Brandon Sanderson - Fantasy Book - Progression Fantasy Book
11 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Well, good people, we've made it to the end of The Way of Kings. The guys wrap up the book and prepare for the final episode in this series -- a surpr...
The Way of Kings Part 8 - Brandon Sanderson - Fantasy Book - Progression Fantasy Book
04 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Slava and Jonathan go through chapters 64 through 69 in Brandon Sanderson's The Way of Kings. We discover that Slava and Jonathan have different defin...
The Way of Kings Part 7 - Brandon Sanderson - Fantasy Book - Progression Fantasy Book
28 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Well, good people, we have made it to episode 12 and part 7 of 10 of Brandon Sanderson's The Way of Kings. This week, Slava and Jonathan discuss chapt...
The Way of Kings Part 6 - Brandon Sanderson - Fantasy Book - Progression Fantasy Book
21 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Slava and Jonathan continue their quest into Brandon Sanderson's The Way of Kings. Slava is sick, and Jonathan is getting ready for a trip, but that w...
The Way of Kings Part 5 - Brandon Sanderson - Fantasy Book - Progression Fantasy Book
14 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Half way there! Slava and Jonathan tackle the fifth part of a ten-part series on Brandon Sanderson's The Way of Kings. The guys discuss chapters 35-45...
The Way of Kings Part 4 - Brandon Sanderson - Fantasy Book - Progression Fantasy Book
07 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Slava and Jonathan tackle the fourth part of a ten-part series on Brandon Sanderson's The Way of Kings. The guys discuss chapters 28 -34, interludes 4...
The Way of Kings Part 3 - Brandon Sanderson - Fantasy Book - Progression Fantasy Book
28 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Slava and Jonathan dive into the third part of a ten-part series on Brandon Sanderson's The Way of Kings. The guys discuss chapters 18 - 27.Our IG Cha...
The Way of Kings Part 2 - Brandon Sanderson - Fantasy Book - Progression Fantasy Book
21 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Slava and Jonathan dive into the second part of a ten-part series on Brandon Sanderson's The Way of Kings. The guys discuss the first three interludes...
The Way of Kings Part 1 - Brandon Sanderson - Fantasy Book - Progression Fantasy Book
14 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Slava and Jonathan are tackling a ten-part series on Brandon Sanderson's The Way of Kings. The guys discuss the prelude, prologue, and first eleven ch...
The Raven and The Tell-Tale Heart - Edgar Allan Poe - Gothic Literature
07 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Slava and Jonathan discuss two of Edgar Allan Poe's works -- The Raven and The Tell-Tale Heart. Side quests and madness ensue. Our IG Channel...
Dagon - HP Lovecraft - Horror Fiction Book
31 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Slava and Jonathan discuss H.P. Lovecraft's short story Dagon. The guys dive into some mythology and old religions that Lovecraft (most likely) pulled...
A Study in Emerald - Neil Gaiman - Science Fiction Book - Crime/Mystery Book
24 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Slava and Jonathan discuss A Study in Emerald, a short story by Neil Gaiman from his Fragile Things collection, combining the worlds of Arthur Conan D...
Umney's Last Case - Stephen King - Thriller - Detective - Horror Book
17 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Slava and Jonathan discuss Stephen King's Umney's Last Case, originally published in his 1993 short story collection, Nightmares & Dreamscapes. Th...
Shadows for Silence in the Forest of Hell - Brandon Sanderson - Fantasy Book
10 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Slava and Jonathan discuss Shadows for Silence in the Forest of Hell, a short story by Brandon Sanderson from the Dangerous Women Anthology edited by ...