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We’re getting warmed up by reminiscing about what brought us back into fantasy (6:00 to skip), let us know what books rejuvenated your fantasy career! Luke wants to take over financial management duties for the museum and Dan breaks down the themes for us. Lastly, we’ve got some words for our museum benefactor. Next week we’re doing a special trick or treat episode, and then the...

Dan has a nightmare and is sort of hyped. This episode celebrates great innovations in prank history and cursed item storage. Dan appreciates Simon’s style and Luke spots an opportunity for the museum. Also, Luke has the most absurd idea for scary dimension graffiti. At the halfway mark Dan is seriously wondering, what is even going to happen in the second half of this story? Special thanks...

Is the Foundation TV show living up to our expectations? It’s complicated and we have a lot of thoughts (skip to 19:40 if you haven’t watched the show). The book may repetitive but we are not! Although we’re talking themes a LOT in this episode. Finally, how are we keeping the Foundation citizens from being terrible?? It doesn’t seem like we are! No episode next week, but g...

Luke is making fantastic latte art on the Twitter (@DCitaBC) and Dan has some hot hands he apparently needs to talk about (6:09 to skip). The boys will be watching the Foundation show tomorrow and talking about it next episode so if you can steal someone’s Apple TV password, give it a watch. This episode starts off a little backwards but don’t worry things quickly move to talking about...

Very long intro today, we’re learning all about RenFest and why Dan can’t wait to go back (13:10 to skip). As we finish the book we’re covering some big topics like Dragon Capitalism and beauty standards for beings with multiple forms. I know, very relatable and topical. We’re also learning the benefits of a modern messenger pigeon. For next week, start reading Foundation b...

The boys give a sci-fi/fantasy news update and they are hyped. Skip to 9:05 if you have already heard of the new Foundation TV series. Big tone shift from Malazan Book of the Summer here and Luke and Dan love it. Luke gives simultaneously great and terrible advice about dragon snacks and Dan is team Bethesda (the dragon obviously). Send us your meanest dragon tweets and finish the book for next we...

Malazan Book of the Summer ends on a high note as Pete and AJ from the Ten Very Big Books Podcast join to talk about the series. Some fun games, hot takes, and even a few deep comments; we do it all in this one! Check out the Ten Very Big Books Podcas t if you want more Malazan content and if you’re continuing on without us! Stay tuned for our next book that we’ll announce on Twitter a...

In the penultimate episode of Malazan Book of the Summer, Luke gives a much needed perspective shift. Dan finds his limit for quitting army, and the boys throw a little shade on some of our main characters. Next week Pete and AJ from the Ten Very Big Books podcast will be on the pod, so send anything you want us to talk about! Special thanks to VOLO for the intro and outro music. The post Memories...

We cover a lot of ground in this one, from Jamba Juice employees to archaeologists, there’s something for everyone. The boys continue the critique of the Tlan Imass mission statement and throw out some hot takes about Itkovian and Caladan Brood. Finally, what would you do at this second gathering? It feels like a lot of options are being ignored. Special thanks to VOLO for the intro and outr...

Dan and Luke warm up by doing movie/tv/game executives’ jobs for them (7:33 to skip). The boys talk etiquette for turning down human flesh at a BBQ and ask important questions about the effectiveness of the Malazan army. We also need innovation among morticians and magical trading caravans, we are open to suggestions. Special thanks to VOLO for the intro and outro music. The post Memories of...

Opening with our conflicting thoughts on Bo Burnham’s new special today (10:50 to skip to the book). Elder gods are back baby and we’ve got that deep analysis on their downfalls. The olympics are here and you know we gotta talk sports. How much better would this world be if we had some sports to fall back on? Special thanks to VOLO for the intro and outro music. The post Memories of Ic...

The boys start with some obligatory Space Jam II predictions (9:28 to skip). Wuff, wuff this Chain of Dogs is barking and it has a pretty emo vibe if we are being honest. Dan gives credit to a great insult which leads into an actually somewhat serious discussion about authority. Also, what even is death anymore? Next week we are reading up to Part 2 in Memories of Ice, stay tuned for Malazan book...

We’re getting all of our foodie takes out for the warmup this time (6:00 to skip). Shouts out to Coltaine and the Wickans, great vibes and flexes all around (minus the whole sharpened teeth thing). Big debate in this episode about shapeshifting, is the spicy cologne good or bad? Also we may have jumped the gun on Apsalar in this one… Special thanks to VOLO for the intro and outro music...

The boys return with a hot take about the most beautiful game out there (8:53 to skip). The Malazan empire grows pretty dark in this book but the boys are holding out hope for some cotton candy bugs or something to come out. Dan and Luke argue about the merits of Redblade innovations and neither of them know how long it took for humans to develop iPhone 1. Also just be prepared for a good amount o...

Luke and Dan decide it’s time to get hype again (7:15 to skip). Dan loves Oponn’s style and Luke reminds us that in fact, dogs are the best people. The boys talk about complicated romances and absurd dueling regulations. Turns out Luke is on the side of Big Tumor and Dan has a huge change of heart. Reminder that we are taking two weeks off and will be back July 8th. Special thanks to V...

Dan comes up with a profound observation about the nature of good and evil to start us off (7:09 to skip). Murillio has got the V I B E S and Crokus is thinking with his downstairs brain a little much. Luke wants to give a little career advice to Paran and Dan calls b.s. on the Moranth. This could be the most awkward dinner party of all time. Lastly, how is the renewable energy production going on...

Today we’re talking about all the important bits from the first 6 chapters, like how much you should spend on candles and how regular long hair turns into a mane. Paran is the big winner from our first episode, and we’ve fixed Darujhistan. You’re welcome. Special thanks to VOLO for the intro and outro music. The post Gardens of the Moon: Part One first appeared on Don't call it a...

Luke and Dan check out the first 3 episodes of the new Netflix show, Shadow and Bone (skip to 13:55 to avoid spoilers). Aranock starts this section off with a pretty shitty decision that Dan can’t let slide and Samily needs to make a guest appearance on the show. The boys come up with some cool uses for the magic in the world and plan the heist of the century. Also in a twist, Dan comes up w...

Another classic segment of Dan explains it to Luke, what are we doing with Mynygogg you guys? Time for Rasa to ask for a raise cause she has MVP potential for sure. Also we’re critiquing a lot of the characters in this section, check out who we think needs to be taken down a peg. Special thanks to VOLO for the intro and outro music. The post The Lost War: Part Two first appeared on Don't cal...

To warm up Dan makes a quick retraction and Luke become a wedding registry innovator. Seriously, though why has no one done this yet? (11:17 to skip). Dan asks some important questions about the future of bed, and Luke takes us on a journey back to high school. Murders and scams abound and the boys are loving it. Special thanks to VOLO for the intro and outro music. The post The Lost War: Part One...

Dan’s bringing us back to our roots with a super-specific rant about mundane life events (10:20 to skip). We finished the book for this episode so make sure you’ve read the whole thing before starting. Ok, now you can dive in and discuss with us who is allowed to initiate the cannibalism and who has to sit out that conversation. Next week we’re starting The Lost War by Justin Lee...

Luke and Dan are not very excited about one of these characters coming back, can you guess which one it is? Finally we get a name for a new segment on the show; introducing Creative Solutions with Luke and Dan. Luke also reigns in Dan before he tries to claim that all plants should have teeth (tbh they should tho). In a twist we are going to finish the book next week, so get reading! Special thank...

Will Wight continues to impress with his ability to make the power scale in his stories absolutely absurd. In our return to Sacred Valley, we’ve got a lot of feelings and spend some time sifting through them. Are we hyped? Frustrated? Proud? Let us know how you felt when reading this book by checking out our subreddit or Twitter page. And there’s no way we could let you go without a ri...

Check out this short bonus episode to get ready for our full Bloodline episode coming out tomorrow! This one is all about our big expectations for the newest Cradle book. The post Bonus Episode: Anticipation for Bloodline first appeared on Don't call it a book club. .

Dan has the number one podcast rant of all time this week (3:45 to skip). A lot of learning about space stuff in this book so hope y’all are ready for the pop quiz! Credit is finally given where it is due but no forgiveness is forthcoming. Luke and Dan fix this wack society; it turns out two idiots and an hour of joking around solves a lot of problems so maybe take a little more time to make...