Don't call it a book club.

Dan wants us to get warmed up with a surprise Pokemon and Disney reference (6:35 to skip). Big disagreements on this one about who has the best catalogue, whats your vote? My guy Nobununga might be kindof a dummy, but a big tiger can turn the tide in any fight. And of course we’ve got to break down the ethics of lion attacks. Special thanks to VOLO for the intro and outro music. The post The...

Yeehaw, Luke gets us warmed up with a rant about Western movies (7:35 to skip). Dan pops off about a comment from our subreddit and Luke finds an incredible (or terrible) opportunity for an investigative journalist. Necromancy finally getting some love and the boys are holding out for a hero. Special thanks to VOLO for the intro and outro music. The post Orconomics: Part Two first appeared on Don'...

Huge mood shift between last week and this one, we’re getting back to the funnies! Hey villains, if you’re forcing someone into marriage at least have the decency to get a good venue. Dan’s working on a counter-guild and Luke wants a sliding scale for bar tabs. Eat the dang elf food, Gorm! Special thanks to VOLO for the intro and outro music. The post Orconomics: Part One first a...

Dan has learned a key aspect of Elden Ring since the Patreon episode (7:05 to skip). Luke and Dan address a controversy right off the bat and that is how you know they are professionals. We get a peek behind the podcasting curtain and Luke shares his expert water treatment takes. Finally, based on our subreddit poll apparently everybody knows about the second law of thermodynamics so Dan is a big...

We are happy to be back with some good podcast news and a long warmup. Small dog owners beware, you’re getting called out (13:45 to skip). Speaking of dogs, we may have found the right messaging for climate change deniers and dogs are key. We’re sensing some west coast bias here and Dan is calling BS on this fire drug. Also this book so far is very dark, if you’re not up for that...

Good news, we finally get to have some dragon discourse in Stormlight, did we get the dragon checklist right? In a surprise move Dan is finally willing to give Shallan some slack on something. Hey, who is gonna be Odiums champion? It feels like there’s an obvious choice… Next week we’re taking a break followed by a patreon only mailbag episode in two weeks. Join the patreon (http...

Luke gets us warmed up with an essential bathroom innovation (9:30 to skip). Brandon had a very big week last week, and we are all hyped. Can we also appreciate how insane the last decade has been on Roshar? Luke announces it is finally time to start expressing ourselves through dance instead of sword. Dan announces he is completely done with the Stormfather. Also please ignore the highstorm going...

We’re coming back to our favorite punching bag (cause he won’t punch back), Lirin how are ya! Make sure to be concise in your letters folks or Dan is coming after you, every sentence counts. We’re sewing out pockets shut from here on out and cheering on our new horse radiants. Special thanks to VOLO for the intro and outro music! The post Rhythm of War: Part Two first appeared on...

The Patreon is up (https://www.patreon.com/dcitabc) be sure to check out those subscriber benefits! Dan also gives his report on the Big Bang Theory (13:15 to skip). You have GOT to read the novellas, folks. Dan is back on his theory game and Luke can finally get on board. This episode also introduces Crass Dan which we are all excited about. Special thanks to VOLO for the intro and outro music. T...

We announce some podcast news and then warmup with a hot debate about everyone’s favorite show The Big Bang Theory (16:15 to skip). Luke wants the sailors to unionize and Dan wants the Sleepless in charge. It wouldn’t be an episode of Don’t call it a book club without us theorizing about new sports and the sleepless have a banger. Reading the first quarter of Rhythm of War next w...

The Marat officially have pants on fire, and Jim needs to leave Doroga alone. Also, First Lord rhymes with vord, y’all know the rest. Dan and Luke continue to be unimpressed with this government and decide what they really need is a parade. Special thanks to VOLO for the intro and outro music. The post Academ’s Fury: Part Three first appeared on Don't call it a book club. .

It’s everyone’s favorite segment, we’re warming up with some grocery store talk (8:50 to skip). The boys point out all of the flaws in Aleran society. Repeatedly. Luke comes out as team Aquitaine and Dan’s not afraid of our rich overlords. Also, is the grey tower a myth? Time to throw some bribes around. Special thanks to VOLO for the intro and outro music. The post Academ’...

Luke brags about how popular he is (6:10 to skip). The boy stand up to bullying and for once in his life, Dan doesn’t propose an absurd theory. Luke gives a lesson in diplomacy and Dan gives a lesson in keeping your mouth shut when you have no idea what you are talking about. Special thanks to VOLO for the intro and outro music. The post Academ’s Fury: Part One first appeared on Don't call i...

No warmup on this one since in classic Sanderson fashion the ending of Oathbringer has a lot of ground to cover. After the big revelation, we of course discuss some human-Parshendi relations. Dan comes out swinging with some really well thought out theories, and Luke has some constructive criticism for Dalinar. Next week we are starting Academ’s Fury by Jim Butcher, book 2 of the Codex Alera...

Dan wants to learn a little "real life lore" while reading (10:55 to skip). Luke no longer stans Shallan and Dan wants to hear some details about damage and hit points. Some important discussion about who lives in Shadesmar and Dan introduces another powerful theory about Dalinar. Finishing up the book next week! Special thanks to VOLO for the intro and outro music. The post Oathbringer:...

Nothing personal but I don’t want to share food with you and I have something to say about it (8:05 to skip). Now that Jasnah is back she takes a spot in the hot seat. She’s a little too ready to attack our parshmen friends! Dan has some words for the heralds, and we come up with some good alternative strategies. Plus don’t sleep on the new theories we bring out in this one! Spec...

Apologies, but we have to talk about Lebron (8:15 to skip). Luke decides to start us off by pissing off thousands of readers everywhere and Dan goes after a world religion so a contentious start. Luke also proposes a revision to our understanding of toughness that is so needed right now. Finally, everybody get ready for the giant spaceship portion of Stormlight because it is for sure coming. Speci...

We’re starting with a warm-up that really gets Dan upset (7:20 to skip). So many details that we’ve got to figure out about our new settings. How do these communal ovens work? Are we really letting people watch the Prime all the time? While we’ve got you here make sure to weigh in on what makes the best ShardFork! Start Oathbringer for next week! Special thanks to VOLO for the in...

Dan comes out swinging at these so called "geniuses". Luke is hesitant to give Dan props for called shots but we all know Dan is basically the book Nostradamus. We also should take a minute and just imagine the hype that has built up on this battlefield. Luke needs to know who has the coolest backstory, quick! Finally, what kinds of weapons are we requesting for our new magic weapons? We...

We’re getting warmed up with our first e-bike news segment, many more to come (7:30 to skip). Everybody share their experiences of the first time they read the arena fight scene, we’ve got some fun ones. Dan’s got a big new theory about why the spren are bad and we try to remember why the desolations kept coming. Please remind us! Special thanks to VOLO for the intro and outro mu...

Dan gets warmed up with a crisis and Luke talks him down (10:57 to skip). The boys talk theories of justice and we get a good analysis of the parallels between Kaladin and Shallan. Hold up, is this actually an insightful book discussion? Nah, now they are talking about spit balls so don’t worry about it. Special thanks to VOLO for the intro and outro music. The post Words of Radiance: Part T...

Happy Thanksgiving everyone! We’re getting warmed up with some holiday talk (8:40 to skip) and then talking the first quarter of Words of Radiance. Some good Bridge 4 tattoo discussion in this one, let us know if you agree with us or not! Plus who are you taking, Pattern or Syl? There’s no wrong answer! Special thanks to VOLO for the intro and outro music. The post Words of Radiance: P...

Turns out Reaper and The Fast And Furious movies have a lot in common: both are all about fam. Dan takes a victory lap and Luke wants to know how much Eithan really matters to the team. Also, is Cradle on easy mode? Taking a week off but back for a special Thanksgiving episode starting Words of Radiance. Special thanks to VOLO for the intro and outro music. The post Reaper: Part Two first appeared...

As is tradition we’ve got to do some Ozriel theories before really getting started. Another tradition we’re sticking closely to is requesting some non-combat-related paths! Where are they guys?! Luke is embracing the problematic Sacred Valley mindset and Dan’s got some notes on the Soul Forge. Special thanks to VOLO for the intro and outro music. The post Reaper: Part One first a...

The boys present a very special Halloween episode. Enjoy the local neighborhood! Special thanks to crickets and owls for the intro and outro music. The post Trick or Treat! first appeared on Don't call it a book club. .