Books and Bathos

Chris and Shawn talk about an epic poem, The Odyssey. Get ready to talk about what Cyclopes might look like, how much of a liar Odysseus is, and which of his challenges we would have wanted to go through if we had to do one. And, Pop Quiz is back! Join us for a chaotic conversation that will definitely influence your next read, potentially for the better. Whether you're a seasoned novelist or a re...

Chris and Shawn talk about sheep and comedy. The two subjects we both can't live without. Join us for a chaotic conversation that will definitely influence your next read, potentially for the better. Whether you're a seasoned novelist or a reluctant reader, this episode is totally one for the books.

Chris and Shawn find themselves in the Pride and Prejudice Multiverse for this handsome episode. This go round Shawn and Chris take on: We have some words we would love to see come back, what Shawn would call himself as a Regency era aristocrat, who is hot in this novel, what we think of this so called "love triangle" and even some steamy fan fiction. Join us for a chaotic conversation that will d...

It's birds galore in this very Sandersonian episode, in which comedians Shawn Carter and Chris Tester brave the island of Patji to discuss Isles of the Emberdark by Brandon Sanderson. This go round Shawn and Chris take on: One man's utter hatred of birds, and the magical powers we'd have them bestow, rating and reviewing Isles of the Emberdark, several more birds, the least human game of Hot or No...

It's time to get your robot on with comedians Shawn Carter and Chris Tester. In this episode, we explore the world of human construct, Murderbot, and discuss All Systems Red by Martha Wells. This go round Shawn and Chris tackle topics like: Chris' sapiosexuality and Shawn's deep disbelief, rating and reviewing All Systems Red, another edition of very wormy Hot or Not, an unethically scored Pop Qui...

Step into the world of newly minted mega-rich super villain Charlie with comedians Shawn Carter and Chris Tester. In this episode, we delve into the first meeting of your new favorite digital book club and discuss Starter Villain by John Scalzi. Shawn and Chris get into a variety of topics like: Chris' terrible taste in vampires and Shawn's lack of diction, rating and reviewing Starter Villain, a...