Bookclub

Sometimes, Dead Is Better

Mon, 04 Mar 2024 05:55:00 +0000

Join us for yet another fine episode of Bookclub. In this episode, we're discussing S.K.'s Pet Sematary, a nibling betrayal, neurodivergence, and more.

Next book: God Bless You, Mr. Rosewater by Kurt Vonnegut

Wake Up, Sheeple!

Mon, 19 Feb 2024 06:00:00 +0000

Wake up, sheeple! The truth is out there. Or is it? If it is, is it worth knowing? Is it worth it to die over tax evasion? Find the answer to these questions and more as Ansel and Dillon have a lucid, rational, and powerful discussion about Behold A Pale Horse by Milton William Cooper.

Next book: Pet Sematary by Stephen King

Shire Jail

Mon, 20 Nov 2023 06:01:00 +0000

Begin your journey into Middle-earth.

The inspiration for the upcoming original series on Prime Video, The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power.

We're talking about the Return of the King by J.R.R. Tolkien and related works. We have fun playing a guessing game with deranged YouTube comments and top things off with three bawdy fan fictions. Enjoy!

Kidz Rock

Fri, 30 Jun 2023 17:00:00 +0000

Join us for a meandering discussion centered around Stephen King's Under the Dome.

Next book: The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King by J.R.R. Tolkien

The Cancellation of Tolkien

Fri, 28 Apr 2023 17:00:00 +0000

Join us as we discuss the 3rd and 4th books of the Red Book of Westmarch, commonly referred to as The Two Towers by J.R.R. Tolkien, wherein we cancel the author. Or do we? I guess you'll have to listen to find out.

Next book: Father Goriot by Honoré de Balzac

Where The Mosquitoes Feast

Fri, 17 Feb 2023 21:00:00 +0000

In this episode of Bookclub, we discuss Where The Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens. Also, Elijah gives us some news updates, Tarica drops some Bible knowledge on us, and Ansel and Dillon report on their viewing of the latest Left Behind movie.

Next book: The Two Towers by J.R.R. Tolkien

Seminole Wind

Sat, 04 Feb 2023 17:18:00 +0000

Join us as [REDACTED], [REDACTED], [REDACTED], and [REDACTED] welcome special guest host [REDACTED] to discuss Winning Football: My Stories and Secrets Revealed (Winning At Its Best) by Dwight Bowling, Sr.

CONTENT WARNING: This episode involves discussion of the sexual assault of minors.

Next book: Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens

Rapenadoes on a Plane

Fri, 20 Jan 2023 21:00:00 +0000

Come have a listen as Tarica, Elijah, and Dillon discuss the seminal true crime novel, In Cold Blood by Truman Capote. We cover the veracity of the story as told, Capote's relationship with Harper Lee, and the nature of true crime as a genre. Other topics include Meatloaf's song about baseball, canceled pizza, and the eponymous Rapenadoes on a Plane.

Next book: Winning Football: My Stories & Secrets Revealed (Winning At Its Best) by Dwight Bowling, Sr.

Purecast

Tue, 02 Aug 2022 11:00:53 +0000

Join us as we discuss a myriad of selections from the Christian streaming service Pureflix, including animated Bibleman, a Louie Anderson-hosted Christian stand-up showcase, God Is Not Dead 2, Eastbound and Down but with Jesus, and more.

Next book: In Cold Blood by Truman Capote

Handsome Dude Energy

Tue, 24 May 2022 09:06:05 +0000

The Re-Fellowship of the Ring

Tue, 12 Apr 2022 11:52:32 +0000

Join us as we re-discuss John R.R. Tolkien's The Fellowship of the Ring. The first discussion was lost in the deeps of the Mines of Technical Issues, but this one emerged with white robes and shit.

Next episode: The Collected Works of Jim Henson

Cornholin'

Tue, 01 Mar 2022 10:00:37 +0000

Join us as we have an insightful, erudite discussion of Harper Lee's classic To Kill A Mockingbird.

Next book: The Fellowship of the Ring by J.R.R. Tolkien

Enwhitlement

Tue, 08 Feb 2022 12:38:32 +0000

Join us as we discuss Neil W. White III's book In the Sanctuary of Outcasts. It's ostensibly about the last leper colony in America, but is actually about a rich white dude.

Next book: To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee

DEATH TO XMAS 2021

Fri, 24 Dec 2021 12:16:47 +0000

R.I.P. XMAS

HAPPY HONDA DAYS

MERRY N.O.E.L. SEASON

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White Daddy and Red Daddy

Fri, 17 Dec 2021 14:00:00 +0000

Join us as we discuss the finale of Stephen King's Dark Tower series, The Dark Tower. We also take a sordid trip into the land of fan fiction, provide account of baseball without the express written consent of MLB, and get a lesson in etiquette from Google Assistant.

Next book: In the Sanctuary of Outcasts: A Memoir by Neil White

Coatse

Fri, 03 Dec 2021 14:00:00 +0000

Journey with Bookclub to the heart of normal space as we discuss the 1978 sci-fi masterpiece starring the Hoff, Marjoe, and giant robots with boobs.

Next book: The Dark Tower by Stephen King

Hey Seventeen

Fri, 19 Nov 2021 18:00:00 +0000

Join us as we discuss Naked Lunch by William S. Burroughs as well as the discography of Steely Dan. Other topics include Chaos Magic, the Grammys, and erotic fanfiction.

Next "book:" Starcrash by David Hasselhoff

The Lord of the Cringe

Tue, 29 Jun 2021 06:24:58 +0000

Join the Dillsbury Poboy, AC Rowdy, and T-Willikers as we continue our discussion of Stephen King's Dark Tower series with the penultimate installment, Song of Susannah. We discuss the author's regrettable decision to place himself as a character in his own magnum opus, the fact that Stephen King did 9/11, and a myriad of other topics that are all more interesting than the book.

Next book: Naked Lunch by William S. Burroughs

Also, the discography of Steely Dan

Dr. Strangecandy or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Slave Labor

Tue, 15 Jun 2021 05:46:51 +0000

In this episode the club discusses Roald Dahl's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. We also inevitably discuss the movie adaptations and come to a consensus on whether or not the author is cancelled (spoiler alert: he is).

Next book: Song of Susannah by Stephen King

Girls Gone Wicky-Wicky-Wild

Thu, 03 Jun 2021 05:54:17 +0000

Join us for this episode as we promptly cancel Lewis Carroll, discuss the films of Tim Burton, and ponder the steam-powered vibrator. We also talk about Alice's Adventures In Wonderland a little bit.

Next book: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl

Am I Pregnant With A Demon Baby?

Tue, 18 May 2021 05:00:00 +0000

In this episode, we continue our journey to the Dark Tower as we discuss Wolves of the Calla by Stephen King. You can set your watch and warrant to it!

Next book: Alice's Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll

Crimes Against Mewmanity

Tue, 23 Mar 2021 09:04:24 +0000

Join us as we discuss Zachary Auburn's How to Talk to Your Cat About Gun Safety. We also discuss page 3 of The Insane Letter I Received, beloved childhood cats, and the 1930s-era anti-catnip propaganda film Nipper Madness.

Next book: Wolves of the Calla by Stephen King

The McConaissance

Wed, 10 Mar 2021 10:28:54 +0000

Join us as we discuss Matthew McConaughey's memoir, Greenlights with special guest, Tarica Lesley. We discuss dreams, Dr. Seuss, and just plain old livin'.

Next book: How to Talk to Your Cat About Gun Safety by Zachary Auburn

Raunching Around

Tue, 23 Feb 2021 06:30:53 +0000

Join us as we discuss raunching around, Tool, and the fourth book in the Dark Tower Series: Wizard and Glass by Stephen King.

Next book: Greenlights by Matthew McConaughey

Cancel Culture is Getting Out of Control

Wed, 17 Feb 2021 01:46:43 +0000

Join us as we discuss The Ratline: Love, Lies, and Justice on the Trail of a Nazi Fugitive by Philippe Sands. We also talk about punching Nazis, play a game, and read some news from White Supremacist Lake Woebegone.

Next book: Wizard and Glass by Stephen King

Great for Adults and Kids Too!

Wed, 27 Jan 2021 05:02:14 +0000

Join us for this episode of Bookclub as we discuss the intrepid Ursula K. LeGuin's A Wizard of Earthsea. We also play Is It Kiss or AC/DC.

Send mail to mailbag@bookclubcast.com

Next book: The Ratline: Love, Lies, and Justice on the Trail of a Nazi Fugitive by Philippe Sands

Not Rad At All

Wed, 13 Jan 2021 06:36:45 +0000

Join us as we discuss Dr. Jordan B. Peterson's 12 Rules for Life: An Antidote to Chaos. Unfortunately, the antidote didn't take, because this episode is chaotic as all get out.

Check out the Hoffction here.

Send mail to mailbag@bookclubcast.com.

Next book: A Wizard of Earthsea by Ursula K. LeGuin

Through the Night

Wed, 30 Dec 2020 02:16:18 +0000

Through the night
Through the night forever
Through the night we ridе until dawn is in sight

To the light
That will unravel
All mysteriеs, yeah tonight we break free

Outro music by Jason Beasley.

Next book: 12 Rules for Life: An Antidote to Chaos by Dr. Jordan B. Peterson

DEATH TO XMAS 2020

Fri, 25 Dec 2020 03:53:30 +0000

R.I.P. XMAS

HAPPY HONDA DAYS

At Least She Got Some Coffee

Wed, 16 Dec 2020 06:29:18 +0000

Join us as we welcome Jason Beasley into the club to discuss Ottessa Moshfegh's reanimated abortion of a novel, Death In Her Hands.

Next book: Perfume: The Story of a Murderer by Patrick Suskind

Of Tubes and Demons

Tue, 01 Dec 2020 23:52:34 +0000

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Next book: Death in Her Hands by Ottessa Moshfegh

ZAMM

Tue, 17 Nov 2020 06:58:00 +0000

Join Bookclub for a spirited discussion about Accidental Racism, ZAMM, and the Hoff's hot new heavy metal single.

Next book: The Wastelands by Stephen King

Late Onset Rapture

Tue, 03 Nov 2020 09:51:36 +0000

Get left behind with Bookclub and special guests Alex Byrd and Dereck Alred as we discuss Left Behind: A Novel of Earth's Last Days by Tim Lahaye and Jerry B. Jenkins, our experiences with Xianity, and all things rapture.

Next book: Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance by Robert M. Pirsig

Downunder Station

Tue, 20 Oct 2020 09:22:48 +0000

Join us in the club as we discuss C.J. Cherryh's Downbelow Station. Other topics include the Nintendo 64 controller, AC/DC's new single, and getting triggered.

Next Book: Left Behind: A Novel of the Earth's Last Days by Tim Lahaye and Jerry B. Jenkins

Fear and Loathing on the Campaign Trail '20

Wed, 07 Oct 2020 06:22:01 +0000

Join us and special guest Alex Byrd as we discuss Hunter S. Thompson's Fear and Loathing on the Campaign Trail '72. Warning! This episode contains spoilers for the '72 presidential election.

Next book: Downbelow Station by C.J. Cherryh

The Scoop Is Coming

Tue, 22 Sep 2020 08:15:00 +0000

Join us as Elijah subverts the medium with his selection of the film Soylent Green starring Charlton Heston. Meanwhile, Dillon subverts the subverter and reports on the book on which the film was based, Make Room! Make Room! by Harry Harrison.

Next book: Fear and Loathing on the Campaign Trail '72 by Hunter S. Thompson

Honk Mah-Fahs

Tue, 22 Sep 2020 06:28:22 +0000

Join us as we continue on the path to the Dark Tower as we club The Drawing of the Three with returning guest Tarica Lesley. To be fair though, we mostly talk about Ray Stevens.

Next "book": Soylent Green by Charlton Heston

Phonetic Aesthetic Palaver

Tue, 18 Aug 2020 05:29:12 +0000

Join us in the club as we discuss our first Stephen King novel, The Gunslinger. We're joined for our palaver by special guest Tarica Lesley as we discuss the book, the film it supposedly inspired, and pretty much everything else in an epic episode that spans nearly two hours.

Next book: The Drawing of the Three by Stephen King

Reader's Choice 2: Is It Kynes or Jake From State Farm?

Tue, 04 Aug 2020 05:26:35 +0000

As we wrap up our vacation from books, we discuss cannibalism, rancid chutney, The First 48, and Rise of Skywalker. We wrap up with a brand new game: Is It Kynes or Jake From State Farm?

We'll be back with our regularly scheduled programming in two weeks with a discussion of The Gunslinger by Stephen King.

She Did a Genocide

Tue, 23 Jun 2020 07:32:14 +0000

Join us as we discuss Stuart Turton's The Seven Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle. Actually, go read the book first, then join us. Other topics include Flushed Away, hackles, and some openings on the National Book Critics Circle.

Next book: The Gunslinger by Stephen King

If This Isn't Nice, I Don't Know What Is

Tue, 09 Jun 2020 05:46:45 +0000

Join us for our first ever 69th episode wherein we club Cat's Cradle by Kurt Vonnegut and Fifty Shades of Grey by E.L. James.

Parental Advisory:

This episode contains adult language, sexual themes, absurdist philosophy, and KISS lyrics.

Next book: The Seven Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle by Stuart Turton

Thotcrime

Tue, 26 May 2020 06:30:38 +0000

Join us as we welcome Zach Cox into the Club to discuss George Orwell's 1984. Additional topics include David Bowie's Diamond Dogs, the films of Neil Blomkamp, and the pedophile/mustache connection.

Next books: Cat's Cradle by Kurt Vonnegut and 50 Shades of Grey by E.L. James

2 Dune 2 Furious

Tue, 12 May 2020 08:59:47 +0000

Join us as we pay the Spacing Guild an exorbitant price in order to return to Arrakis to discuss Dune Messiah. Also, Elijah gets too furious about the 2020 Dune film.

Next book: 1984 by George Orwell

Captain America: Revolutionary War

Tue, 28 Apr 2020 05:01:00 +0000

This episode is infinitely more entertaining than its source material, Burr by Gore Vidal. Join us as we discuss the book, take a look at the inherent racism of America, go down some rabbit holes in the author's life, cornholers, and much more!

Next book: Dune Messiah by Frank Herbert

Nipples is the Best

Tue, 14 Apr 2020 05:01:27 +0000

In this episode of Bookclub, we meet the Reverend Rad Brewster, learn the definition of protagonist, and discuss the book You by Caroline Kepnes.

Next book: Burr by Gore Vidal

The Shenandoah Sarsaparilla Shindig

Thu, 02 Apr 2020 08:09:32 +0000

Join us for an illimitable amount of fun as we discuss The Masque of the Red Death by Edgar Allan Poe. We also talk about the Vincent Price movie adaptation, get an update on the ongoing War on Xmas, share some quarantine tips, and read a Civil War letter.

Next book: You by Caroline Kepnes

Oh No!

Wed, 25 Mar 2020 03:58:58 +0000

Join us for a fun time as we do bad Trump impersonations, bad Scottish accents, choose our own adventure, and slay a weirwolf. We also discuss The Weir of Hermiston by Robert Louis Stevenson.

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Next book: The Masque of the Red Death by Edgar Allan Poe

The Way of Sting

Tue, 03 Mar 2020 07:18:20 +0000

In this episode, we discuss The Way of Kings by Brandon Sanderson. Other topics include edging, Sting's tantric sex, psychological experiments for kids, and much more!

Next book: Weir of Hermiston by Robert Louis Stevenson

A Heckin' Good Booko

Tue, 11 Feb 2020 08:43:24 +0000

Join us as we discuss the goodest boye as well as a masterpiece of a book in Jack London's The Call of the Wild.

Next book: The Way of Kings by Brandon Sanderson

Flannery Will Get You Everywhere

Tue, 28 Jan 2020 06:40:04 +0000

Join the club for this episode as we discuss Flannery O'Connor's collection of short stories, A Good Man Is Hard To Find. Also, we prepare to man the trenches once again as we begin the War On Easter.

Next book: The Call of the Wild by Jack London

Buster Friendly's Friendly Book Club

Tue, 07 Jan 2020 07:53:53 +0000

Grasp your mood organ tightly and join us on an empathetic journey as we discuss Philip Kindred Dick's Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? In addition to the book, we also discuss the movie inspired by the book, turtle sex, and much more!

Next book: A Good Man Is Hard to Find by Flannery O'Connor

America Is a Land of Contrasts

Tue, 24 Dec 2019 09:16:07 +0000

In this episode, we get in the trenches in order to wish you a Merry Xmas and discuss a woefully boring book in Stanley Weintraub's General Sherman's Christmas: Savannah, 1864.

Next book: Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? by Philip K. Dick

All I Want For Xmas Is Shoes

Tue, 10 Dec 2019 06:17:06 +0000

In this festive episode, Ansel goes into excruciating detail as we discuss Donna VanLiere's The Christmas Shoes along with its associated media.

Next Book: General Sherman's Christmas by Stanley Weintraub

Would You Like A Gyro?

Tue, 26 Nov 2019 10:41:26 +0000

In this episode of Bookclub, we talk about Kurt Vonnegut's Sirens of Titan. In the process we discuss free will, The Ballad of Buster Scruggs, and The Mandalorian.

Next book: The Christmas Shoes by Donna Van Liere

Technically Difficult

Thu, 14 Nov 2019 06:43:33 +0000

Join us for a challenging episode as Elijah deals with back pain, Ansel calls in from the field, and we get bamboozled by J.R.R. Tolkien's Beren and Luthien.

Next book: Sirens of Titan by Kurt Vonnegut

Does For Days

Tue, 29 Oct 2019 07:42:20 +0000

In this episode, we discuss Watership Down by Richard Adams from the perspective of the book, audio book, and animated film. We also apply Kurt Vonnegut's 8 rules for storytelling to the narrative to see how it holds up.

Next book: Beren and Lúthien by J.R.R. Tolkien

H.P. Hatecraft

Tue, 15 Oct 2019 08:57:00 +0000

Join us for this episode of Bookclub, wherein we discuss H.P. Lovecraft's The Shadow Over Innsmouth. We also read a pair of undescribably racist poems written by Lovecraft. We then play a fun little dating game. Come on in; the water's fine.

Next book: Watership Down by Richard Adams

The Sum of All Spheres

Tue, 01 Oct 2019 05:01:00 +0000

On this episode, our entities get wet and psychologically thrilled as we delve deep below the waves to revisit an old family favorite with Michael Crichton's Sphere. We discuss the book, audio book, and the 1998 film.

Next book: The Shadow Over Innsmouth by H.P. Lovecraft

The French Interjection

Tue, 17 Sep 2019 05:19:41 +0000

Join us as we discuss the "classic" gay novel Giovanni's Room by James Baldwin. We also have a brief look back at year two of Bookclub and play a nail-biting round of Is It Kiss or AC/DC.

Next book: Sphere by Michael Crichton

Dilly Dilly, Buckos!

Tue, 03 Sep 2019 07:41:19 +0000

Join us as we club the literature-adjacent cinematic masterpiece LXG (or The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen for the uninitiated). We also enjoy some pearls of wisdom from a Dr. Jordan Peterson (not the Dr. Jordan Peterson; I can not stress this enough).

Next book: Giovanni's Room by James Baldwin

Keep The Jekyll Alive

Tue, 20 Aug 2019 05:34:22 +0000

Bookclub welcomes returning champion Robert Louis Stevenson with his classic work, The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. We also enter the Hasselhoff Cinematic Universe. Enjoy!

Next book: LXG

Thank You, Socks, For Your Service

Tue, 25 Jun 2019 07:25:27 +0000

In this gem mint ten episode, we discuss Marie Kondo's The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up: The Japanese Art of Decluttering and Organizing.

Make sure to hit us up on Twitter @bookclubcast if you #WantThatBook.

Next book: The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde

S*** Slinging Spectacular

Tue, 11 Jun 2019 06:39:02 +0000

In this episode, Ansel and Dillon discuss John Irving's Setting Free The Bears as well as zoos, octopi/octopusses/octopodes, and the deal with airplane inconveniences.

Next book: The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up: The Japanese Art of Decluttering and Organizing by Marie Kondo

Whittling Wizards

Wed, 29 May 2019 04:53:59 +0000

Join us for the second adventure of CHAMPFAST, as we once again play Dungeons and Dragons. We welcome returning champion Alex Byrd into the club as the halfling fighter Lotho. Listen as our intrepid heroes investigate a cataclysmic event and do battle with a demonic marauder from beyond!

Next book: Setting Free The Bears by John Irving

Elijah's Media Hour

Tue, 07 May 2019 06:59:15 +0000

Unfortunately, our intrepid adventurers ran into the most daunting of D&D foes: scheduling conflicts. So instead of the planned D&D episode, Elijah and Dillon bring you (nearly) 60 of Elijah's Media Minutes, wherein they discuss topics including Dune, Star Wars, Game of Thrones, and more!

Never fret, for Harooon and Eruga will return next episode in... DUNGEONS & DRUMMEAT EPISODE 2: THE ATTACK OF THE BONES

She Gives Good Headleg

Tue, 23 Apr 2019 07:38:53 +0000

Get new weird with us as we discuss Perdido Street Station by China Mieville. Topics include sexy bug ladies, moral quandaries, and GRIMNEBULIN. Enjoy!

Next book: Dungeon Master's Guide by Wizards of the Coast

BONUS: Is It Kiss Or AC/DC? LIVE!

Tue, 16 Apr 2019 07:46:47 +0000

Join us for this very special bonus episode wherein Ansel and Dillon recount their once-in-a-lifetime experience of seeing KISS live! We play our favorite game with some strangers, give glory to Satan and Israel, and learn about the Two-Edged Cyclops.

P And P'n Ain't Easy

Tue, 09 Apr 2019 04:59:05 +0000

Don't judge this Bookclub by its cover! Listen as we welcome Spenser Brown into the club to discuss Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice.

Dilly Vapes

Tue, 26 Mar 2019 07:25:27 +0000

For episode 42, we discuss The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams. We're joined by emergency guest Tarica Lesley, who was so kind to fill in for Ill-ijah at the last minute. We also discuss the film adaptation of the book, long necks, wide necks, and much more.

Neckst Book: Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen

Get Biffed

Wed, 13 Mar 2019 05:02:07 +0000

Join us as we welcome Alex Byrd into the club to break the world record for longest cold open. We discuss The Hobbit, Christopher Lee, To Kill a Mockingbird 2: The Search for More Money, and more. Continue listening as we club Earth Abides by George R. Stewart.

Next books: The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams and Pawpaw: In Search of Amercia's Forgotten Fruit by Andrew Moore

The Greatest Adventure: The Desolation of Elijah (Part 3 of 3)

Tue, 26 Feb 2019 08:28:17 +0000

Osgiliath could only hold so long against the wrath of Minas Morgul. Similarly, in this epic conclusion of our three-part discussion of J.R.R. Tolkien's The Hobbit or There and Back Again, we fail to keep Elijah's wrath toward Peter Jackson's film adaptation at bay.

Next book: Earth Abides by George R. Stewart

The Greatest Adventure: Riddles From the Web (Part 2 of 3)

Tue, 26 Feb 2019 08:18:34 +0000

The epic saga continues in part two of The Greatest Adventure, wherein we continue our discussion of J.R.R. Tolkien's The Hobbit or There and Back Again. Look, some of you might say that this episode is completely unnecessary. You may also say that we just crammed in a bunch of stuff that has absolutely nothing to do with the book in order to stretch this thing out to three episodes, and you wouldn't be wrong. We try our hand at a few riddles, listen to some fantastic songs from the Rankin/Bass animated film, and wrap up our discussion of the book. It's more fun than a barrel of dwarves!

The Greatest Adventure: The Ballad of Bilbo Baggins (Part 1 of 3)

Tue, 26 Feb 2019 08:05:53 +0000

In this opening episode of an epic three-part series, we begin the greatest adventure by discussing The Hobbit or There and Back Again by J.R.R. Tolkien. Ansel, much like a certain wizard, guides us into the world of Middle Earth via the lens of the book, the Rankin/Bass animated film, and Leonard Nimoy's masterful song, the Ballad of Bilbo Baggins.

U.S.S.Arrgh!

Tue, 12 Feb 2019 05:56:36 +0000

Join us for our clubbing of The Many-Headed Hydra: Sailors, Slaves, Commoners, and the Hidden History of the Revolutionary Atlantic by Peter Linebaugh and Marcus Rediker. You'll learn all about the unstoppable widespread transfer of seamen.

Next book: The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien

The Real Dangers of Southern Living

Tue, 29 Jan 2019 07:55:59 +0000

We make up our minds about Mama Makes Up Her Mind: And Other Dangers of Southern Living by Bailey White in this episode of Bookclub. Special thanks to friend of the show Matthew McConaughey for his help on this one.

Next book: The Many-Headed Hydra: Sailors, Commoners, and the Hidden History of the Revolutionary Atlantic by Peter Linebaugh and Marcus Rediker

Freakin' Shyamalanian

Tue, 15 Jan 2019 07:53:01 +0000

In this episode, we discuss The Murder of Roger Ackroyd by Agatha Christie. We enjoy(?) the worst thing on the internet, marvel at David Suchet's performance as Poirot, discuss TV versus written mystery, and much more.

The episode naturally contains spoilers for the book.

Next book: Mama Makes Up Her Mind: And Other Dangers Of Southern Living by Bailey White

Fremdschämen

Tue, 01 Jan 2019 06:01:00 +0000

Oh hi, listeners. Join us for this episode wherein we club the inimitable The Room which was written, directed, produced, and starring Tommy Wiseau. You're my favorite listener!

Next book: The Murder of Roger Akroyd by Agatha Christie

Big Mama's Family

Tue, 18 Dec 2018 06:53:32 +0000

In this episode of Bookclub, we take a trip to Jefferson, Mississippi with William Faulkner's As I Lay Dying. Along the way, we discuss the next Vicki Lawrence vehicle, our dead pets, and Yanni's genre.

Next book: The Room by Tommy Wiseau

The Deadliest Gamey

Tue, 04 Dec 2018 09:04:53 +0000

We're joined this week by special guest conchist, Dereck Alred, as we paradoxically undress The Indifferent Stars Above: The Harrowing Saga of a Donner Party Bride by Daniel James Brown. We also enjoy a controversial round of Is It KISS or AC/DC? So grab yourself a sweet, creamy pawpaw, have a seat next to the fire, and listen to the tale of some folks what got ate.

Next book: As I Lay Dying by William Faulkner

Oh My God! His Head Came Off!

Tue, 20 Nov 2018 08:34:55 +0000

The Master and Margarita by Mikhail Bulgakov is the centerpiece of this episode of Bookclub. It's a very serious, no-nonsense discussion of the themes addressed in this highly-regarded work of Russian fiction.

Next book: The Indifferent Stars Above: The Harrowing Saga of a Donner Party Bride by Daniel James Brown

Reader's Choice

Tue, 06 Nov 2018 06:03:57 +0000

Freed from the shackles of a book, Bookclub brings you an aural masterpiece that explores the works of Big Don (Big Bad Don), Big Lurch, Los Lonely Boys, and much more.

Next book: The Master and Margarita by Mikhail Bulgakov

Booclub 2: Electric BooOOooOOoogaloo

Fri, 26 Oct 2018 16:38:08 +0000

Please join us for our second annual all-treat, no-trick Halloween special. We use the magical powers of the mystical Ouija board (TM Hasbro, available at fine retailers everywhere) to commune with spirits and speak with dead authors. Trigger warning: it's pretty dark-sided, y'all.

Catch us on November 6th for our regularly scheduled episode.

The Bookavoiders

Tue, 23 Oct 2018 05:10:10 +0000

In this episode, Ansel talks about The Moviegoer by Walker Percy. Meanwhile, Elijah and Dillon figuratively piss all over the city of New Orleans. Unlike the denizens of New Orleans, who, judging by the smell, have literally been pissing all over the city for over two centuries. Also, the Paul Stanley Cup is on the line as we play Is It Kiss or AC/DC?

Next book: Reader's Choice

Red Schuhart: Like Reagan?

Tue, 09 Oct 2018 04:27:32 +0000

In this episode of Bookclub, we enter the Zone left behind by the Strugatsky Brothers in Roadside Picnic. We also listen to some good ol' country music courtesy of Buddy Brown, the sure-fire headliner of the 2020 presidential inauguration concert.

Next book: The Moviegoer by Walker Percy

The Drizzlin' *****

Tue, 25 Sep 2018 07:59:23 +0000

Mount up on your horsey and join us as we hunt some comedy down in Mexico with Cormac McCarthy's Blood Meridian. We also say a fond farewell to r/greatawakening.

Next book: Roadside Picnic by the Strugatsky Brothers

License to Iliad

Tue, 11 Sep 2018 07:31:41 +0000

Grab your shield and spear, make the appropriate sacrifices to the gods on Mount Olympus, and join us as we discuss The War Nerd Iliad by John Dolan.

Next book: Blood Meridian by Cormac McCarthy

License to Iliad

Tue, 11 Sep 2018 07:29:45 +0000

Grab your shield and spear, make the appropriate sacrifices to the gods on Mount Olympus, and join us as we discuss The War Nerd Iliad by John Dolan.

Next book: Blood Meridian by Cormac McCarthy

Rollin' Rollin' Rollin' Rollin' Doughnuts

Tue, 28 Aug 2018 06:23:04 +0000

In this episode of Bookclub, we take a look at Slapstick by Kurt Vonnegut. Hi ho.

Next book: The War Nerd Iliad by John Dolan

R.I.P. Christianity (0-1794)

Tue, 14 Aug 2018 06:56:03 +0000

In this episode of Bookclub, we bear witness as the original T-Paine eviscerates Christianity with logic, facts, and reason in his work The Age of Reason.

Next book: Slapstick, or Lonesome No More! by Kurt Vonnegut

Who Books The Bookclub?

Tue, 31 Jul 2018 23:02:53 +0000

Heard joke once: Man goes to doctor. Says he's depressed. Says life seems harsh and cruel. Says he feels all alone in a threatening world where what lies ahead is vague and uncertain. Doctor says, "Treatment is simple. Great podcast Bookclub releases today. Go and download it. That should pick you up." Man bursts into tears. Says, "But doctor...I am Bookclub."

Next book: The Age of Reason by Thomas Paine

Pre-Post-Post In Perpetuity

Tue, 17 Jul 2018 07:32:00 +0000

Salutations Dearest Listener,

We cordially invite you to partake in our discussion on Emily Post's Etiquette. The Bookclub street friends are all here: Dillon, Ansel, and Elijah (who arrived home safely after flying back to Austria). We would be honored by your presence. No RSVP necessary. Business casual attire. $50 maximum on gifts.

Sincerely,
Bookclub

Next book: Watchmen by Alan Moore

Horse Suicide Hand J

Tue, 03 Jul 2018 07:36:20 +0000

You know what's cool? Making the International Sign Language gesture for the letter J. This "hand j" can be used to show people that you know what's up. This gesture will be sweeping the nation before you know it. The hippies had the peace sign; millenials will be giving each other hand j's until they die of laziness. Anyway, we talk about Michael Ende's The Neverending Story in this episode. You should join us! We'll give you a hand j if you do.

Next book: Emily Post's Etiquette, 18th Edition by Peggy Post, Anna Post, Lizzie Post, and Daniel Post Senning

Shifgrethor's Hammer

Tue, 19 Jun 2018 06:24:19 +0000

In this episode, we discuss The Left Hand of Darkness by the late great Ursula K. Le Guin. This masterpiece guides our conversation through topics such as patriotism, gender, and relativity.

Next book: The Neverending Story by Michael Ende

Worms On A Plain

Tue, 05 Jun 2018 18:31:17 +0000

Grab your spacebag and join us for this episode of Bookclub in which we discuss Dune by Frank Herbert. The conversation also covers topics such as the film adaptations of the book and Star Wars. We close it out with round 2 of Is It Kiss Or AC/DC? It's some pretty raw stuff.

Next book: The Left Hand of Darkness by Ursula K. Le Guin

Blue Lives Matter

Tue, 22 May 2018 06:31:02 +0000

In this episode, the Bookclub discusses the Art of Star War with Timothy Zahn's Thrawn. Naturally, the discussion finds its way to Star Wars at large. Also, we make an attempt to save local newspapers, we make an impassioned plea to Pauly Shore, and one member of the club literally loses his intestines.

Next book: Dune by Frank Herbert

Thrifty Sister Dicey

Tue, 08 May 2018 20:46:20 +0000

In this episode of Bookclub, we club Homecoming by Cynthia Voigt. We also add an addendum on The Road by Cormac McCarthy and introduce what is already being hailed by some as the greatest game show in podcast history.

Next book: Thrawn by Timothy Zahn

Dungeons and Drum Meat

Tue, 24 Apr 2018 07:20:15 +0000

In this episode of Bookclub, the intrepid heroes Harooon and Eruga attempt to thwart the plans of the evil Subverter of the Medium.

This episode does run a good bit longer than usual, coming in at 2 hours and 30 minutes.

Also, we apologize for the poor audio quality at the beginning. Some doofus was recording with the wrong microphone. It gets better about 10 minutes in.

Next book: Homecoming by Cynthia Voigt

The Second Greatest Adventure

Tue, 10 Apr 2018 07:19:01 +0000

Will young Jim Hawkins find true love on the seven seas? Will Ansel's Ohtani collection be enough to win the Fuchsia Badge? Will the club be able to go through an entire episode without resorting to reading KISS lyrics? Is Parmesan cheese truly a cure for baldness? To find the answers to these and other burning questions that consistently chew on the collective millennial subconscious, tune in as Bookclub: The Podcast discusses Robert Louis Stevenson's Treasure Island. There will be laughs, and ye may lay to that. Arggggh.

Next book: Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition Player's Handbook

That's So Ty

Fri, 23 Mar 2018 21:21:15 +0000

The birds are chirping, the bees are returning in diminished numbers, and Peeps are on sale because they're disgusting. Let Bookclub warm your heart and bring you springing forth from your winter slumber with a tale of bravery, brotherhood and baseball... and then we have to talk about systemic American racism. We club Jackie Robinson's I Never Had It Made. Play ball!

Next book: Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson

Goat: The Gospel According To Alobar, Pan's Childhood Pal

Fri, 09 Mar 2018 17:55:51 +0000

Spirit. Illusion. Life. Eternity...

Where are all the birds going?

Bookclub No. 15

Next book: I Never Had It Made by Jackie Robinson

The Gox Is A Thot

Fri, 23 Feb 2018 18:00:00 +0000

In this episode of Bookclub, we take a deep dive into Dr. Seuss's sex-filled piece of capitalist propaganda entitled One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish. Did you know Dr. Seuss advocated the enslavement of the denizens of Whoville? It's true, we swear.

Next book: Jitterbug Perfume by Tom Robbins

Yuri Gagarin Was The First Human In Space

Sat, 10 Feb 2018 00:37:40 +0000

Did you know Yuri Gagarin was the first human in space? Too many people don't know that fact, and it makes us sad. Anyway, we take a look at Marjane Satrapi's Persepolis in this episode. We cover topics ranging from the American education system to American Family Radio to Wolfenstein 3D. So, basic Bookclub fare. Enjoy!

Next book: One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish by Dr. Seuss

Cannibalism Now!

Fri, 26 Jan 2018 18:25:55 +0000

In this episode of Bookclub, we take a trip through Cormac McCarthy's post-apocalyptic wasteland in The Road. People get eaten, children get taught how to eat a barrel, and all hope for humanity gets lost... Or does it?

Next book: Persepolis by Marjane Satrapi

*The Podcast of the Century

Fri, 12 Jan 2018 09:14:36 +0000

On this episode of Bookclub, we find ourselves washed upon the pleasant shore of Galapagos by Kurt Vonnegut. Little did we know that it would be an instant favorite. Enjoy!

Whitegeist

Fri, 29 Dec 2017 22:27:07 +0000

Which way to the beaches of Maine?
Well... you can head east as far as Bath and then... let me think.

Or you could hop a Greyhound and go down the interstate 'til you come to...nah, wait a minute.

Then there's that Hodgman fella's book that ain't bad at all, but it's...

You could listen to this here podcast about that Hodgman fella's book...

Come to think of it, you could read the book and then listen. I reckon that would get you there from here.

Thronezone

Fri, 15 Dec 2017 18:32:39 +0000

On this episode, we club an obscure moving picture book titled "Game of Thrones: Season One." You've probably never heard of it. Enjoy!

Roasted Lamb

Fri, 01 Dec 2017 15:39:36 +0000

Pita bread? Check. Tomato and onion? You better believe it. And you know we got some of that yogurty goodness that is tzatziki. And to finish off the perfect gyro, Elijah brought us Lamb: The Gospel According to Biff, Christ's Childhood Pal. He hoisted it up for the Bookclub to rotate it and roast it evenly from all sides. So come on down and get yourself a slice off this cone-shaped hunk of podcast.

PMFAO

Fri, 17 Nov 2017 16:01:20 +0000

Grab your paddles and sunscreen, clubbers! We're going on the ultimate 68-minute podcast adventure, as we journey through Don Starkell's Paddle to the Amazon: The Ultimate 12,000-Mile Canoe Adventure. We're joined by Misti Smith (friend of the show) who recommended this book, the club's first foray into non-fiction. Enjoy!

The Cleverness of the Author by Book R.R. Club

Fri, 03 Nov 2017 18:08:03 +0000

In this 'sode of Bookclub, Elijah gets stubborn, Dillon gets pedantic, Ansel tries to be diplomatic, the eagle soars, and The Color of Magic by Terry Pratchett gets thoroughly clubbed. It's a hoot and a half!*

*Again, we ran a little long on this one, coming in around 78 minutes. We apologize for the extra entertainment.

Booclub

Mon, 30 Oct 2017 16:44:17 +0000

It's that time of year again. The leaves are changing colors, the weather has that familiar chill, the thin veil that separates our world from that of ghosts, ghouls, and demons has evaporated, and podcasts put out Halloween themed episodes. We club some ghost stories, both personal and impersonal. It's some primo Halloween-o. Have a listen, if you dare! Mwahahahaha!

Bookclub will be resuming its regularly scheduled programming this Friday, November 3rd, with our clubbing of The Color of Magic by Terry Pratchett.

Episode 5: The Sins of Our Teachers

Fri, 20 Oct 2017 17:03:32 +0000

Hey kids! Have you been assigned Nathaniel Hawthorne's The Scarlet Letter for your high school English class? If so, do I have a podcast for you! It's significantly shorter and much more entertaining, so don't even bother with that musty old tome. Just listen to this episode the night before the big test, and we guarantee you'll get a grade.

Special thanks to the band HUGS for allowing us the use of their song "(He's Got That) Gamma Vision." Stay tuned all the way through the end to hear this track that your parents definitely don't want you to listen to.

Special special thanks to Misti Smith and the fine folks at Sew Good for sponsoring this episode.

Just a heads up, this 'sode runs a little longer than usual at around 75 minutes.

Thank you, and God bless.

Episode 4: Straight Outta Urras

Fri, 06 Oct 2017 18:29:16 +0000

The Dispossessed by Ursula K. Le Guin won both the Hugo and Nebula Awards. Naturally, Bookclub rises to the occasion and makes butt jokes. We also discuss space communism, Star Trek, and Star Wars. It's more fun than shooting gift monkeys in a barrel! That's pretty wizard, Annie!

Special thanks to Jayson Backes and the fine folks at Wizzy Wow! for sponsoring this week's episode.

Episode 3: 101 Great Cleaning Tips (You'll Never Believe #73)

Fri, 22 Sep 2017 16:33:09 +0000

Ever wondered the quickest way to get grime out of a microwave? Or the proper way to prepare and eat a lobster? How about the best way to get soaked-in religion out of your overalls? The Club may or may not cover these topics this week as we club Survivor by Chuck Palahniuk.

Episode 2: The One Where Nobody Gets Eaten

Fri, 08 Sep 2017 18:30:02 +0000

In this episode, the Club takes a look at The Lord of the Flies by William Golding. No one gets eaten. Or do they? There's only one way to find out!

Episode 1: Every Body's a Phony

Fri, 25 Aug 2017 18:38:20 +0000

In the very first episode of Bookclub, three phonies discuss a book about a phony that was written by another phony. It's phonies all the way down! Enjoy!