Don't call it a book club.

Dan thinks its time for a car revolution (08:35 to skip). The steerswomen are certainly one of the organizations of all time. Rowan needs someone to tell her less is sometimes more. Also, don’t worry about what the wizards are doing behind the curtain. Special thanks to VOLO for the intro and outro music. The post The Steerswoman: Part Two first appeared on Don't call it a book club. .

We’ve figured out the foolproof way to make a hit fantasy show (12:30 to skip). Luke and Dan are both applying to become steersmen, but have some disagreements on the rules. The magicians seem kinda lame, and you absolutely cannot let a barbarian take a tour of your country. Special thanks to VOLO for the intro and outro music. The post The Steerswoman: Part One first appeared on Don't call...

Water bottle talk (8:24 to skip)! Luke apologizes for his thought crimes and Dan has a spicy theory. The doctor has just prescribed 400ccs of vengeance and Jabari is eating it up. Also WHO ARE WE ROOTING FOR!? Special thanks to VOLO for the intro and outro music. The post The Fires of Vengeance: Part Three first appeared on Don't call it a book club. .

Dan goes to the movies to get the essence of life (10:40 to skip). Tau gets a bad grade on RateMyProfessor, but man is he good at fighting. The Cull are kinda lame but we’ve got some notes on how they can be improved. Special thanks to VOLO for the intro and outro music. The post The Fires of Vengeance: Part Two first appeared on Don't call it a book club. .

Luke desperately tries to avoid sounding like a middle schooler to someone on the phone (11:50 to skip). Who is still choosing to fight Tau? How is Tau’s body still functional? How powerful is rage? How close you getting to a dragon? The Queen’s faction is the bad guys, right? Special thanks to VOLO for the intro and outro music. The post The Fires of Vengeance: Part One first appeared...

Luke and Dan talk about other fantasy/scifi things they are into right now. Big Wonka talk and the search for satisfaction is never ending. Special thanks to VOLO for the intro and outro music. The post The State of the Fantasy Union first appeared on Don't call it a book club. .

Luke’s intro rant proves advertising works folks (10:18 to skip). Dan names the MVPs and Luke needs to know, “where the money at?” Also the number of time bomb opportunities are endless. The limit does not exist. Give them a time bomb now! Special thanks to VOLO for the intro and outro music. The post Son of a Liche: Part Three first appeared on Don't call it a book club. .

Luke starts this episode by claiming that USA sports are the best in the world and soccer is for a bunch of whiney babies (11:28 to skip). Luke and Dan return to well of necromantic army talk. Luke wants to do a little heist talk and Dan is happy to oblige. Special thanks to VOLO for the intro and outro music. The post Son of a Liche: Part Two first appeared on Don't call it a book club. .

Book reports, Winnie the Pooh and joining the undead army to avoid knee pain. I’m thinking we’re back. Special thanks to VOLO for the intro and outro music. The post Son of a Liche: Part One first appeared on Don't call it a book club. .

Get ready for your book report! Luke and Dan are taking another short break but will be back in July. This episode starts with Furiosa talk; no skipping! Dan identifies one more area that the public school system is failing our children and Luke reminds us that everything is made up and the points don’t matter. Special thanks to VOLO for the intro and outro music. The post A Feast for Crows:...

Photos are out, but selfies are in (9:35 to skip). Cersei continues her historic cringe run, sigils are overhyped, and Arya needs her own hot sauce recipe. Special thanks to VOLO for the intro and outro music. The post A Feast for Crows: Part Three first appeared on Don't call it a book club. .

Compliments only on other peoples food folks (8:15 to skip)! Sam is a legend and we’re excited to hear his ballad. Cersei is queen of foolproof plans, and holy cow Sansa is soooooo alone. Special thanks to VOLO for the intro and outro music. The post A Feast for Crows: Part Two first appeared on Don't call it a book club. .

Luke and Dan are back! Big updates incoming (13:12 to skip). Nobody’s snatching these chains and you will never guess who is getting the pen working. Which is worse, head or foot? I don’t know anything about a big 3, but I know who definitely shouldn’t be in there and his name rhymes with Diewyn. Finally,  we gotta see those receipts. Special thanks to VOLO for the intro and outr...

Luke and Dan go fishing for a sponsorship (7:00 to skip). If you were wondering who Caliban is, stick around to find out! Special thanks to VOLO for the intro and outro music. And to our Patrons for supporting the pod all these years! The post Caliban’s War: Part Three first appeared on Don't call it a book club. .

Dan goes off the grid (11:00 to skip). Turns out Bobbie has fallen for the propaganda, and Avasarala is a terrible boss. Taste your soup before you add salt, folks! Special thanks to VOLO for the intro and outro music. The post Caliban’s War: Part Two first appeared on Don't call it a book club. .

Dan learns the rules of basketball (9:35 to skip), then we give our takes on the first episode of The Expanse TV show (up to 23:15, then book talk). Now we know the key to being a powerful politician: distracting snacks. Now that we're in space it's time to establish Grenade-free zones, and can anyone tell us what even is Ganymede?! Special thanks to VOLO for the intro and outro music.

Luke and Dan complain about modern life (08:30 to skip). Fred is either a lucky idiot or a tactical genius and there is no room for error. Also, how about we bring it on back? I know a lot is going on right now, but we would all love if you could just bring it on back. Anybody got those keys so we can bring it on back? Special thanks to VOLO for the intro and outro music. The post Leviathan Wakes:...

Turns out the teens are alright (6:25 to skip). Our crew needs to get some hobbies and stop being bored all the time. Holden is not to blame but the guy sure does have a talent for public speaking. And don’t worry, Dan did come prepared with a fun space fact. Special thanks to VOLO for the intro and outro music. The post Leviathan Wakes: Part Two first appeared on Don't call it a book club....

You accepting cookies or naw? (09:02 to skip) Luke and Dan do flesh talk and we get taken to office hours a few times this episode. Luke needs better food and Dan gives himself homework. Special thanks to VOLO for the intro and outro music. The post Leviathan Wakes: Part One first appeared on Don't call it a book club. .

Just a heads up before you get into this one, we had a little recording issue so Dan’s audio is a little off. Dan tells us how he turned into a bead boi (13:15 to skip). Everybody knows you can’t summon a serpent and not expect it to backfire, and we’re excited to hear more about a one-person pirate crew. Next week we’re starting Leviathan Wakes by "James S. A. Corey!&...

Luke hits us with the hottest of snack takes. But actually he is very right (7:21 to skip). Luke is getting ready to level up and Dan wants someone to start blasting. Luke also tells on himself vis-a-vis bone magic. Special thanks to VOLO for the intro and outro music. The post A Darker Shade of Magic: Part Two first appeared on Don't call it a book club. .

Chefs are artists and it’s immoral to tweak their creations (9:40 to skip). Kell is a big ol’ dummy who is too scared to leave his hometown, but at least he doesn’t cut his palm. Also, maybe we should rename the pod Accidental Pirates? Special thanks to VOLO for the intro and outro music. The post A Darker Shade of Magic: Part One first appeared on Don't call it a book club. .

Luke and Dan wrap up The Bone Ships by talking about modern art and the means of production. Dan gloats about his called shot, and Luke gets hyped about magic birds. Join the boys in the big meeting room, its time for some macroeconomics talk on the pod. Finally, ship health bars: worth it? Special thanks to VOLO for the intro and outro music. The post The Bone Ships: Part Three first appeared on...

We’re not ready to leave Christmas behind quite yet (11:30 to skip). All we want is a new big windy bird best friend, but Lucky Meas isn’t helping. And while the clothes made of fish skin are uncomfy, they sure are stylish. Special thanks to VOLO for the intro and outro music. The post The Bone Ships: Part Two first appeared on Don't call it a book club. .

Get ready for a discussion about thick drinks and child ghosts. Are these pirates too harsh or not harsh enough with their punishments? Luke and Dan honestly can’t tell. Also, someone needs to get these pirates PFDs ASAP! Special thanks to VOLO for the intro and outro music. The post The Bone Ships: Part One first appeared on Don't call it a book club. .