Book Cheat
Do Go On Media
The book club podcast where Dave Warneke has read the book so you don't have to. Each episode Dave tells two special guests all about a classic novel or play, and by the end of the show, both you and they can pretend you've read it. From Austen to Tolstoy, Shakespeare to Hemingway... Devour a classic in a single sitting. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Mar 16, 2021 • 1h 23min
55 - Lord Of The Flies (with Sami Shah and Jack Druce)
Comedians Sami Shah and Jack Druce join the host to discuss 'Lord Of The Flies'. They explore the power struggles, group dynamics, and tragic moments within the novel. The conversation leads to a humorous anecdote about a vegan fast food chain and ends with reflections on book influence and comedy show promotions.
Mar 2, 2021 • 1h 28min
54 - Oroonoko by Aphra Behn (with Naomi Higgins and Hum Mahbub)
On this episode of Book Cheat Dave has read Aphra Behn's 1688 novel Oroonoko. Joining Dave to hear about what is often cited as one of the first novels written in English are two of the creators of 'Why Are You Like This', Naomi Higgins and Hum Mahbub.Support Book Cheat on Patreon: www.patreon.com/DoGoOnPodSuggest a book for Dave to cheat: https://goo.gl/jxMdiW To get in contact, email bookcheatpod@gmail.com or follow the show via the links below:Twitter: @BookCheatPodInstagram: @BookCheatPodFacebook: @BookCheatPod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 16, 2021 • 1h 34min
53 - The Grapes Of Wrath Part Two (with Andy Matthews and Alasdair Tremblay-Birchall
Comedians Andy and Alasdair join Dave to discuss the conclusion of 'The Grapes of Wrath'. They talk about the struggles in Hooverville, life in a communal government camp, religious references in literature, and humorous anecdotes about battery evolution and inventive shenanigans.
Feb 1, 2021 • 1h 24min
52 - The Grapes Of Wrath Part One (with Andy Matthews and Alasdair Tremblay-Birchall)
On this episode of Book Cheat Dave has read The Grapes Of Wrath by John Steinbeck. Hearing Dave talk all about the first half of what is often cited as one of the great American novels is Andy Matthews and Alasdair Tremblay-Birchall from The Pop Test and Two In The Think Tank.Support Book Cheat on Patreon: www.patreon.com/DoGoOnPodSuggest a book for Dave to cheat: https://goo.gl/jxMdiW To get in contact, email bookcheatpod@gmail.com or follow the show via the links below:Twitter: @BookCheatPodInstagram: @BookCheatPodFacebook: @BookCheatPodListen to Andy and Al's new science radio show/podcast The Pop Test:https://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/the-pop-test/Listen to The Two In The Think Tank podcast:https://www.planetbroadcasting.com/our-shows/two-in-the-think-tank/ But tickets to Andy and Al's show Teleport at the Melbourne Comedy Festival:https://www.comedyfestival.com.au/2021/shows/teleport Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 8, 2020 • 1h 39min
51 - Hercule Poirot and The Adventure Of The Christmas Pudding (with Matt Stewart and Evan Munro-Smith)
On this episode of Book Cheat, Dave has read Agatha Christie's detective classic, The Adventure Of The Christmas Pudding. Joining Dave to hear all about the world famous detective Hercule Poirot is Matt Stewart and Evan Munro-Smith.Support Book Cheat on Patreon: www.patreon.com/DoGoOnPodSuggest a book for Dave to cheat: https://goo.gl/jxMdiW To get in contact, email bookcheatpod@gmail.com or follow the show via the links below:Twitter: @BookCheatPodInstagram: @BookCheatPodFacebook: @BookCheatPodListen to Matt on Do Go On:www.dogoonpod.comMatt and Evan on Prime Mates:https://www.planetbroadcasting.com/our-shows/prime-mates/Watch Evan on Gamey Gamey Game:https://gameygame.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 17, 2020 • 1h 38min
50 - Medea (with Nick Capper and Jack Druce)
On this episode of Book Cheat, Dave has read Euripides play, Medea. Joining him to hear about this Ancient Greek classic are comedians Nick Capper and Jack Druce.Support Book Cheat on Patreon: www.patreon.com/DoGoOnPodSuggest a book for Dave to cheat: https://goo.gl/jxMdiW To get in contact, email bookcheatpod@gmail.com or follow the show via the links below:Twitter: @BookCheatPodInstagram: @BookCheatPodFacebook: @BookCheatPodListen to Nick Capper on The Phone Hacks:https://www.nearly.com.au/the-phone-hacks/Follow Jack Druce on Twitter:https://twitter.com/jackdruce Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 3, 2020 • 1h 34min
49 - The Call Of Cthulhu (with Jess Perkins and Matt Stewart)
On this episode of Book Cheat, Dave has read H.P. Lovecraft's 'The Call Of Cthulhu.' Joining him talk all about this classic horror tale are Matt Stewart and Jess Perkins from the Do Go On podcast.Listen to episode 262 of Do Go On all about H.P. Lovecraft and The Cthulhu Mythos, to learn more about the author:https://play.acast.com/s/do-go-onSupport Book Cheat on Patreon: www.patreon.com/DoGoOnPodSuggest a book for Dave to cheat: https://goo.gl/jxMdiW To get in contact, email bookcheatpod@gmail.com or follow the show via the links below:Twitter: @BookCheatPodInstagram: @BookCheatPodFacebook: @BookCheatPodListen to Matt on the Prime Mates:https://play.acast.com/s/prime-mates/Follow Jess on Instagram and get her 10k followers:https://www.instagram.com/jessperkins/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 20, 2020 • 1h 32min
48 - A Streetcar Named Desire (with Michelle Brasier and Ben Russell)
Michelle Brasier and Ben Russell join the host to discuss Tennessee Williams' play 'A Streetcar Named Desire'. They explore the atmospheric nature and social criticism of the play, as well as Blanche's bathing habits and Stanley's revelations. The chapter also touches on cheating in theater and a modern retelling film.
Oct 6, 2020 • 1h 22min
47 - Their Eyes Were Watching God (with Naomi Higgins and Danielle Walker)
On this episode of Book Cheat Dave has read Zora Neale Hurston's 'Their Eyes Were Watching God'. Hearing all about this influential classic is Naomi Higgins and Danielle Walker from The Batch Bitch Podcast.Support Book Cheat on Patreon: www.patreon.com/DoGoOnPodSuggest a book for Dave to cheat: https://goo.gl/jxMdiW To get in contact, email bookcheatpod@gmail.com or follow the show via the links below:Twitter: @BookCheatPodInstagram: @BookCheatPodFacebook: @BookCheatPodListen to Naomi and Danielle on Batch Bitch:https://www.planetbroadcasting.com/our-shows/batch-bitch/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 23, 2020 • 1h 34min
46 - The Time Machine (with Joel Zammit and Jackson Baly)
On this week's episode of Book Cheat, Dave had read H.G. Wells' The Time Machine. Strapping into their clock chairs to hear all about this 1895 sci-fi classic is Joel Zammit and Jackson Baly from Sanspants Radio.Support Book Cheat on Patreon: www.patreon.com/DoGoOnPodSuggest a book for Dave to cheat: https://goo.gl/jxMdiW To get in contact, email bookcheatpod@gmail.com or follow the show via the links below:Twitter: @BookCheatPodInstagram: @BookCheatPodFacebook: @BookCheatPodCheck out our other podcasts:Do Go On: https://play.acast.com/s/do-go-on/Prime Mates: https://play.acast.com/s/prime-mates/Listen Now: https://play.acast.com/s/listen-now/Listen to Zammit and Jackson on Sanspants Radio shows like Shut Up A Second, Why Am I Sad? and Plumbing The Death Star:http://sanspantsradio.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
