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Darrow and the Red Rising series are back! Read up to chapter 15 for this episode and then stop if you’re an insane person like us. We get excited to meet Julian’s mother and human cactus, Mrs. Bellona who has managed to maintain a 2 year long hunger strike. Hats off to Fitchner for his great accomplishment, pulling off that cape. And yeah, we’re still on the venom stinger thing. Special thanks to...

Luke and Dan recommend podcasts they have been listening to during quarantine. If you don’t want to hear us talk about Bambi and Chocolate Bear, the book discussion starts at 5:49. Goose with a venom stinger vs an ornery goat: who’s got your money? We finally get someone who knows how to make a deal and the boys are tempted. Also, how embarrassing is it when your brain chip kicks into...

We’re getting everybody involved with our first listener submitted rant (skip to 11:45 if sneezing isn’t relatable to you). The Uncivil is looking pretty smart right now, but be honest folks, would you have invested early? Seems like a risky business strategy. And we’re once again asking the real questions: are goats predator or prey? Special thanks to VOLO for the intro and outro music. The...

In a return to form, Dan starts the episode with a profound observation on an everyday issue (5:58 to skip the rant). This world sounds absolutely terrible (#relatable, am I right), but Luke and Dan are very intrigued by the details. Also, what is keeping the Seven so busy that they couldn’t send more than one? Is everyone but Gamma playing the new Animal Crossing? The boys wonder what kind...

Since everyone has so much extra time at home (stay safe everybody) we’ve got an extra long episode to round out our Cradle marathon. You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take so we let it rip with our Sacred Valley theories. Is it just me or do the Vroshir have a case? We’re joining up based on the Mad King’s flex alone. Stick with us next week as we start reading The Vagrant by Peter Newman and...

Dan gets pretty heated (some would say too heated) about some past comments (we love em). Luke and Dan puzzle out who we are rooting for in this series. Luke has some very important questions about Eithan (firstly, who is he hiding in there) and we need to get an invite to the Akura Halloween party this year if only to meet Mercy. Special thanks to VOLO for the intro and outro music. The post Unde...

As a very professional podcast we never give away how much we like or dislike a book. Ok never is a strong word, you might be able to tell if we just liked Ghostwater or loved it. We start out addressing comments and highlights that we missed (email us dcbc@dontcallitabookclub or tweet/DM us @DCitaBC or comment on our post on the /r/iteration110Cradle subreddit). If anyone can’t follow Yerin’s fig...

With the death of one theory, another arises to take its place. Also, we have a few questions about y’alls alternative Jai Chen theory and we need answers. Luke reminds us that everythiing about this duel is insane. Dan needs to know how to game the algorithm to up his style rank. Oh and by the way, Sacred Valley is PRINTING PATH MANUALS!!! Somebody get Lindon a pdf, please. Special thanks t...

Name pronunciation is one of the few things we don’t excel at and we admit (some of) our mistakes then address other comments from listeners. Send us more comments via twitter (@DCitaBC), email (dcbc@dontcallitabookclub.com), or on the /r/iteration110Cradle subreddit. We explain how it’s about time the janitors surpass the warriors in society, and finish with an incredible theory that...

Upon advancing to the peak of Soulsmith, the boys find they are overflowing with podcast madra. Dan and Luke respond to fellow sacred artists from /r/Iteration110Cradle. Keep sending us suggested topics (@DCitaBC, dcbc@dontcallitabookclub.com, or comment on the upcoming reddit post)! Dan is obviously on the path of controversial theories and Luke seems to be leaning Team Yerin. We end with a new s...

We begin our Cradle journey here with theories, nitpicks, and character critiques. What’s up with Elder Whisper? How wrong was Lindon’s choice of treasure? What can the tournament arena tell us about the Wei clan? We’ve got the answers. Get in touch with us if you’ve got comments on Unsouled or suggested topics for our next episode on Soulsmith. Tweet or DM us at @DCitaBC,...

This week on The Institute, tales of woe and heartbreak, triumph and glory, vengeance and betrayal. Be sure to tweet #RedRisingRealityShow with your vote for who should win this season! Your humble producers, Luke and Dan, suggest a new luxury pet that is bound to be all the rage. And we ask the all important question: who wants to hire these maniacs? Stay tuned, things get absolutely wild. Be sur...

Coming out of the gates swingin on this one with a very specific rant about hummus (if you couldn’t care less about hummus skip to 9:50). If you made fun of Dan for his venom stinger request last week buckle up for his victory lap. Both of us choose to be pixies instead of going to the Institute and we crown an MVP. Special thanks to VOLO for the intro and outro music. The post Red Rising: P...

Daniel gets worked up about how much everyone is talking about a certain wellness brand that will not be named (take Dan’s advice, lets just all agree to not talk about it and skip to 7:28 for Red Rising). Luke and Dan immediately violate their sacred code of ethics and reveal they are very into this book. Something we are not sure how to feel about: this air shower. Listener, is this a show...

In a surprise twist, Alec comes back on the pod to talk our thoughts on The Raveling, grape seeds, and what is next in the Hutson universe. Don’t miss Alec revealing jaw dropping truths about his trilogy you won’t hear anywhere else! Next week we are reading Red Rising by Pierce Brown, so polish off that robot in the corner its time for some science fiction. Special thanks to VOLO for...

In this final episode of The Raveling series Luke and Dan talk giant doors and Cho Lin gets a reality check. If anyone knows why smells are less smelly when its cold please hit us up. If you don’t bring chalk into a dungeon, you are officially a scrub. The boys also give a wrap up of their called shots through the series. Next week we interview Alec Hutson, so email us any questions you want...

Apologies to Senacus for anything mean ever said about you. We take it back you are just the sweetest. We’re also taking back anything positive said about our immortal squad, let us explain why. And if you’re Lask how much cannibalistic experimenting are you doing? I’m betting a lot. We’ve danced around this point for a while but Dan finally comes out and says it: he’...

Luke gives out a free e-reader innovation: quick map access. We love a good map (skip to 4:16 if you couldn’t care less about maps). First things first, if you are a prologue skipper get at us (@DCitaBC) and please explain yourself. The boys come down on Keilan, but he is being just a little self centered. Dan needs more fantasy goose chases. Luke doesn’t believe anything send to him t...

Wow, who knew we could find a new nugget of Harry Potter to open with (go to 9:00 to skip this intro). First, let’s talk head shapes on Threnody cause Brandon tries to sneak a wild one by us. Business advice for Silence, theories on undiscovered rules, we’ve got it all. Tell us your thoughts on what rules haven’t been widely discovered yet by tweeting us @DCitaBC with #NewShadeRu...

Having a dope home library: great. Having a dope home library without knowing how to read: not great. And why are we still ok with the same ol’ scrying basin. Listen to find out what kind of improvements to make to yours at home. Finally, Niara I’m gonna need to hear some stronger food innovations before I rate your last thousand years a success. Read Shadows For Silence in the Forests...

Gobble gobble, Dan complains about characters not getting minor illnesses (feel free to skip to the book discussion 8:14). We need one of these immortal sorcerers to come on the pod. We have a lot of questions about their choices. If anyone has them digits, DM us @DCitaBC. Luke looks on the bright side of the whole pure situation. Dan astutely identifies a crumbling marriage and points the finger...

Buckle up for a conspiracy theory heavy episode, this one gets a little wild. The technological wonders of umbrellas are discussed, and we even lay out our plan for a world with real giant turtles. Special thanks to VOLO for the intro and outro music. The post The Silver Sorceress: Part One first appeared on Don't call it a book club. .

Honestly, one of the most legitimately informative episodes we have ever recorded thanks to Jonathan French. Want to know how the Sludgeman travels around the Lots? Need an answer for your theory about Jackal’s lineage? Do you want to stop being eaten alive by mosquitoes every summer? These questions and more finally answered! We talk goth hobbits, ax throwing, and orc chili. Also, fuck you...

No book today so this episode is jam-packed with topics. Literally. Like we actually talk jam conspiracies before giving our video game takes.(10:00). Place bets on which one of us is better at video games before listening, we answer it pretty clearly. Which of your childhood games was actually terrible? Tweet angrily at Dan for ruining your fondest memories. Also we are now hearing suggestions fo...

Just in time for Halloween, Dan and Luke hit you with some of the best/worst fantasy couples costumes. Hit us up @DCitaBC with your entry in the #fantasycouplescontest. Or skip right to the hawg talk (13:22). First things first, there have got to be ugly elves, right? There has GOT to be an Ugfuck elf equivalent, right? Also, don’t believe the orc *clap* prop *clap* a *clap* gan *clap* da. L...