Dan and Luke

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.

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Dan and Luke

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Arts

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dontcallitabookclub.com

Latest episode

Jul 10, 2026

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Episodes

The Wise Man’s Fear: Part Three 10.07.2026

We’re complaining about tipping again (8:30 to skip). Kvothe is also a sex god now. Sure, why not. Special thanks to VOLO for the intro and outro music. The post The Wise Man’s Fear: Part Three first appeared on Don't call it a book club. .

The Wise Man’s Fear: Part Two 26.06.2026

Dan is opening up the tent flaps to all (7:35 to skip). Theories abound in this episode. Of course there is some chemistry talk and finally, Luke breaks through the ice around Dan’s frigid heart. Special thanks to VOLO for the intro and outro music. The post The Wise Man’s Fear: Part Two first appeared on Don't call it a book club. .

The Wise Man’s Fear: Part One 18.06.2026

Reading location tier list (14:09 to skip). Kvothe is always doing the most and someone needs to tell him to chill. Good thing Luke and Dan are on the case. Also apologies about the air conditioner in the background, it is HOT down here! Special thanks to VOLO for the intro and outro music. The post The Wise Man’s Fear: Part One first appeared on Don't call it a book club. .

Whispers of the Storm: Part Three 22.05.2026

Quick tip: Don't listen to this sode if you're a big Redlin fan! We're taking a few weeks off for summer travel and returning mid June with The Wise Man's Fear. It's been a while so use the extra time to catch back up on Name of the Wind! Special thanks to VOLO for the intro and outro music.

Whispers of the Storm: Part Two 15.05.2026

Warmup today is a question from an honored audience member (8:00 to skip). Redlin continues to be really cool, and his girlfriend is totally real. Special thanks to VOLO for the intro and outro music.

Whispers of the Storm: Part One 07.05.2026

Dan returns to the well that is Mission Impossible (9:30 to skip).  What is this place? We need a detailed breakdown of the economics of this land right now. Also Z. B. getting a little cheeky in this one. Dan might be biting off a little more than he can chew and Luke on team bullying this ep. Special thanks to VOLO for the intro and outro music. The post Whispers of the Storm: Part One first app...

A Wizard of Earthsea 01.05.2026

Gather round for your routine water lecture (10:30 to skip). New perk for subscribers; you get to learn our real names and gain immense power over us. Next week we're starting Whispers of the Storm by Z.B. Steele Special thanks to VOLO for the intro and outro music.

Jurassic Park: Part Three 24.04.2026

As chaos theory predicts, this episode is outta control!!! The boys speculate about the psyche of a T-Rex and also Dr. Grant. You will never guess which one is more rational. Finally, Dan needs your help to answer a Jurassic Park movie mystery. He is not letting this go. Special thanks to VOLO for the intro and outro music. The post Jurassic Park: Part Three first appeared on Don't call it a book...

Jurassic Park: Part Two 17.04.2026

Dan goes to the circus (15:25 to skip). This park has a lot of really well thought out safety features and I'm glad we're keeping our labor costs down. Special thanks to VOLO for the intro and outro music.

Jurassic Park: Part One 09.04.2026

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 expect science talk from Luke and Dan yet, welcome to your first episode. Special thanks to VOLO for the intro and outro music. The post Jurassic Park: Part...

The Goblin Emperor: Part Three 03.04.2026

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 Three first appeared on Don't call it a book club. .

The Goblin Emperor: Part Two 27.03.2026

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 intro and outro music. The post The Goblin Emperor: Part Two first appeared on Don't call it a book club. .

The Goblin Emperor: Part One 20.03.2026

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 appeared on Don't call it a book club. .

The Gone World: Part Three 06.03.2026

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 post The Gone World: Part Three first appeared on Don't call it a book club. .

The Gone World: Part Two 27.02.2026

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 first appeared on Don't call it a book club. .

The Gone World: Part One 20.02.2026

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 VOLO for the intro and outro music. The post The Gone World: Part One first appeared on Don't call it a book club. .

The Raven Scholar: Part Three 13.02.2026

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 Raven Scholar: Part Three first appeared on Don't call it a book club. .

The Raven Scholar: Part Two 30.01.2026

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 book club. .

The Raven Scholar: Part One 23.01.2026

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 One first appeared on Don't call it a book club. .

The Color of Magic: Part Two 15.01.2026

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 09.01.2026

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 outro music. The post The Color of Magic: Part One first appeared on Don't call it a book club. .

The Long Way to a Small Angry Planet: Part Three 21.12.2025

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 by Terry Pratchett. Special thanks to VOLO for the intro and outro music. The post The Long Way to a Small Angry Planet: Part Three first appeared o...

The Long Way to a Small Angry Planet: Part Two 12.12.2025

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: Part Two first appeared on Don't call it a book club. .

The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet: Part One 05.12.2025

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 on Don't call it a book club. .

The Tainted Cup: Part Two 27.11.2025

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 Chambers. Special thanks to VOLO for the intro and outro music. The post The Tainted Cup: Part Two first appeared on Don't call it a book club. .

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