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Book Cheat
by 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.
Episodes
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137 - Hedda Gabler (with Lena Moon and Joel Zammit)
On this episode of Book Cheat Dave has read Hedda Gabler by Henrik Ibsen, the "father of modern drama". Hearing all about the classic 1891 play is Lena Moon and Joel Zammit. Hedda Gabler chat and play summary starts at approximately 18:30 Episode content warning: Suicide. If you or someone you…
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136 - Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas (with Bec Petraitis and Alasdair Tremblay-Birchall)
On this episode of Book Cheat Dave has read Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas by Hunter S. Thompson. Joining Dave to hear all about this Gonzo classic is Alasdair Tremblay-Birchall and Bec Petraitis. Fear and Loathing Chat starts at approx: 9:50 See Do Go On in Canada, September 2026:...
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135 - I Am Legend (with Jackson Baly and Joel Duscher)
On this episode of Book Cheat Dave has read I Am Legend by Richard Matheson. Hearing all about the 1954 classic credited with inspiring the modern development of zombie and vampire literature is Jackson Baly and Joel Duscher from Sanspants Radio. Synopsis starts at approx: 30:00 See Do Go On in...
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134 - The Little Prince (with Amy Ruffle and Tim Hewitt)
On this episode of Book Cheat Dave has read The Little Prince by French writer Antoine de Saint-Exupéry. Joining this week to hear about what is one of the best selling books of all time is Amy Ruffle and Tim Hewitt. Synopsis starts at approx: 21:28 See Do Go On in Canada, September 2026:...
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133 - Anne of Green Gables (with Claire Hooper and Matt Stewart)
On this episode of Book Cheat Dave has read Anne of Green Gables. Hearing all about Lucy Maud Montgomery's Canadian classic is Claire Hooper and Matt Stewart. Synopsis starts at approx: 23:40 See Claire in Edinburgh: https://www.edfringe.com/tickets/whats-on/claire-hooper-fun-show-xx See Do Go On...
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132 - Candide (with Matt Stewart and Sonia Di Iorio)
On this episode of Book Cheat Dave has read Candide (or Optimism) by French philosopher Voltaire. Hearing all about this fast paced satirical romp is Matt Stewart and Sonia Di Iorio. Synopsis starts at approx: 18:44 Suggest a book for Dave to cheat: https://forms.gle/zj9DHBCFMuevS4VC6 Support…
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131 - The Big Sleep (with Kate Dehnert and Marcel Blanch-de Wilt)
On this episode of Book Cheat Dave has read 'The Big Sleep' by Raymond Chandler. Hearing all about the debut appearance of hardboiled detective Philip Marlowe is Kate Dehnert and Marcel Blanch-de Wilt. Synopsis starts at approx: 19:48 Suggest a book for Dave to cheat:...
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130 - Harold Pinter's The Birthday Party (with Cass Paige and Hayden Bleechmore)
On this episode of Book Cheat Dave has read The Birthday Party. Hearing all about Harold Pinter's classic play is Cass Paige and Hayden Bleechmore from Shut Up A Second. The play's opening scene starts at approx: 16:05 Content warning: The play has references to sexual assault. Suggest a book for...
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129 - The Sun Also Rises (with Josh Earl and Bec Petraitis)
On this episode of Book Cheat Dave has read The Sun Also Rises by Ernest Hemingway. Hearing all about what many call the author's greatest work is Josh Earl and Bec Petraitis. Book's summary starts at approx: 16:10 Suggest a book for Dave to cheat: https://forms.gle/zj9DHBCFMuevS4VC6 Support Book...
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128 - I Who Have Never Known Men (with Cass Paige and Jackson Baly)
On this episode of Book Cheat Dave has read I Who Have Never Known Men. Hearing all about Jacqueline Harpman's quietly devestating masterpiece is Jackson Baly and Cass Paige. Book's opening starts at approx: 13:56 Content warning for the book discussed: confinement, abuse, suicide, assisted...
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127 - Sherlock Holmes, The Valley of Fear: Part Two (with Nick Mason and Matt Stewart)
On this episode of Book Cheat Dave has read The Valley of Fear. Hearing all about Part Two (The Scowrers) of Arthur Conan Doyle's Sherlock Holmes classic is Nick Mason from The Weekly Planet and Matt Stewart from Do Go On. To get the full low down on part one, listen to episode 126. Suggest a…
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126 - Sherlock Holmes, The Valley of Fear: Part One (with Nick Mason and Matt Stewart)
On this episode of Book Cheat Dave has read The Valley of Fear. Hearing all about Part One (The Tragedy of Birlstone) of Arthur Conan Doyle's Sherlock Holmes classic is Nick Mason from The Weekly Planet and Matt Stewart from Do Go On. Suggest a book for Dave to cheat:...
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125 - Death of a Salesman (with Jess Perkins and Ben Russell)
On this episode of Book Cheat Dave has read Death of a Salesman. Hearing all about Arthur Miller's classic 1949 play is Jess Perkins and Ben Russell. Suggest a book for Dave to cheat: https://forms.gle/zj9DHBCFMuevS4VC6 Support Book Cheat and Do Go On on Patreon: www.patreon.com/DoGoOnPo…
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124 - On The Road (with Urvi Majumdar and Cameron James)
On this episode of Book Cheat Dave has read On The Road. Hearing all about Jack Kerouac's Beat Generation classic is Urvi Majumdar and Cameron James. Suggest a book for Dave to cheat: https://forms.gle/zj9DHBCFMuevS4VC6 Support Book Cheat and Do Go On on Patreon: www.patreon.com/DoGoOnPo…
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123 - Katherine Mansfield's The Garden Party (with AJ)
On this episode of Book Cheat Dave has read Katherine Mansfield's classic short story, The Garden Party. Joining Dave for this New Zealand/Aotearoa special is AJ from Cult Popture. Suggest a book for Dave to cheat: https://forms.gle/zj9DHBCFMuevS4VC6 Support Book Cheat and Do Go On on Patreon:...
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122 - The Third Policeman (with Jackson Baly and Adam Carnevale)
On this episode of Book Cheat Dave has read The Third Policeman by Irish writer Flann O'Brien. Hearing all about this absurd comic classic is Jackson Baly and Adam Carnevale from Sanspants Radio. Suggest a book for Dave to cheat: https://forms.gle/zj9DHBCFMuevS4VC6 Support Book Cheat and Do Go On...
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121 - Truman Capote's A Christmas Memory (with Sammy Petersen and Georgia Love)
On this episode of Book Cheat Dave has read Truman Capote's A Christmas Memory. Hearing all about this sentimental but beautifully written Christmas short story is Sammy Petersen and Georgia Love from Not Another Crime Podcast. Merry Christmas everyone! Suggest a book for Dave to cheat:...
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120 - Black Beauty (with Ivan Aristeguieta and Kirsty Webeck)
On this episode of Book Cheat Dave has read Black Beauty by Anna Sewell. Hearing all about this influential horse classic is Ivan Aristeguieta and Kirsty Webeck from The Big Animal Quiz. Suggest a book for Dave to cheat: https://forms.gle/zj9DHBCFMuevS4VC6 Support Book Cheat and Do Go On on...
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119 - Around The World In 80 Days (with Jess Perkins and Matt Stewart)
On this episode of Book Cheat Dave has read the Jules Verne novel, Around The World In 80 Days. Hearing all about this adventure classic are Dave's Do Go On buddies Jess Perkins and Matt Stewart. Recorded live at The Cheerful Earful Podcast Festival at Humdinger Studios in Melbourne. Suggest a…
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118 - Rosemary's Baby (with Mish Wittrup and Matt Stewart)
On this episode of Book Cheat Dave has read the Ira Levin novel, Rosemary's Baby. Hearing all about this 60s horror classic is Mish Wittrup and Matt Stewart. Content warning: Please be aware that the book contains references to rape and birth trauma. Suggest a book for Dave to cheat:...
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117 - Shakespeare's Julius Caesar (with Jess Perkins and Kirsty Webeck)
On this episode of Book Cheat Dave has read William Shakespeare's The Tragedy of Julius Caesar. Lending me their ears and picking up a few nicknames along the way is Jess Perkins and Kirsty Webeck. Suggest a book for Dave to cheat: https://forms.gle/zj9DHBCFMuevS4VC6 Support Book Cheat and Do Go…
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116 - Wake In Fright (with Cass Paige and Grace Jarvis)
On this episode of Book Cheat Dave has read Wake In Fright. Hearing all about Kenneth Cook's harrowing outback Aussie tale is Grace Jarvis and Cass Paige. Content Warning: There are some full on parts to this story that are all discussed briefly but the novel includes suicide, sexual assault and...
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115 - The Day of The Triffids (with Nick Mason and Mr. Sunday Movies)
On this episode of Book Cheat Dave has read The Day of The Triffids. Hearing all about John Wyndham's post apocalyptic classic is Nick Mason and James Clement (Mr. Sunday Movies) from The Weekly Planet podcast. Suggest a book for Dave to cheat: https://forms.gle/zj9DHBCFMuevS4VC6 Support Book…
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114 - I Capture The Castle (with Bec Petraitis and Adam Carnevale)
On this episode of Book Cheat Dave has read I Capture The Castle. Hearing all about Dodie Smith's coming of age classic is Adam Carnevale and Bec Petraitis. Suggest a book for Dave to cheat: https://forms.gle/zj9DHBCFMuevS4VC6 Support Book Cheat and Do Go On on Patreon: www.patreon.com/DoGoOnPo...
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113 - The Postman Always Rings Twice (with AJ and Dane Simpson)
On this episode of Book Cheat Dave has read The Postman Always Rings Twice. Hearing all about James M. Cain's 1934 crime/hardboiled classic is Dane Simpson and AJ from Cult Popture. See Dave and Sammy on tour with Dave Warneke Dates The Entire Audience in Melbourne and Sydney:...
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112 - We Have Always Lived In The Castle (with Cameron James and Jordan Barr)
On this episode of Book Cheat, Dave has read We Have Always Lived In The Castle. Hearing all about Shirley Jackson's classic gothic novel is Cameron James and Jordan Barr. See Dave and Sammy on tour with Dave Warneke Dates The Entire Audience in Melbourne and Sydney: https://linktr.ee/davewarneke...
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111 - Tarzan of the Apes (with Sammy Petersen and Ting Lim)
On this episode of Book Cheat, Dave has read Tarzan of the Apes. Hearing all about the Edgar Rice Burroughs' original Tarzan story is Sammy Petersen and Ting Lim. Recorded live at Podfest, part of Writers Week at the Adelaide Festival 2025. See Dave and Sammy on tour with Dave Warneke Dates The...
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110 - Huckleberry Finn (with Matt Stewart and Maren May)
On this episode of Book Cheat, Dave has read The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. Hearing all about Mark Twain's classic is Matt Stewart and Maren May. See Book Cheat live in Adelaide on March 6 at Adelaide Festival Writers Week:...
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109 - Sherlock Holmes, The Sign of The Four (with Bron Lewis and Sammy Petersen)
On this episode of Book Cheat, Dave has read The Sign of The Four by Arthur Conan Doyle. Hearing all about this Sherlock Holmes (and horny Dr Watson) story is Bron Lewis and Sammy Petersen. See Book Cheat live in Adelaide on March 6 at Adelaide Festival Writers Week:...
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108 - The Call of The Wild (with Adam Carnevale and Jackson Baly)
On this episode of Book Cheat, Dave has read The Call of The Wild. Joining him to hear all about Jack London's classic adventure story is Adam Carnevale and Jackson Baly from Sanspants Radio. See Book Cheat live in Adelaide on March 6 at Adelaide Festival Writers Week:...
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107 - Dracula, Part Two (with Jackson Baly and Cass Paige)
On this episode of Book Cheat, Dave has read the second half of Dracula. Hearing all about the thrilling conclusion to Bram Stoker's gothic masterpiece is Cass Paige and Jackson Baly from Sanspants radio. See Book Cheat live in Adelaide on March 6 at Adelaide Festival Writers Week:...
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106 - Dracula, Part One (with Cass Paige and Jackson Baly)
On this episode of Book Cheat, Dave has read the first half of Dracula. Hearing all about (well, the first 12 chapters) of Bram Stoker's gothic masterpiece is Cass Paige and Jackson Baly from Sanspants radio. See Book Cheat live in Adelaide on March 6 at Adelaide Festival Writers Week:...
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105 - James Joyce's The Dead (with Jess Perkins and Matt Stewart)
On this episode of Book Cheat, Dave has read The Dead, the final story in Dubliners by James Joyce. Joining Dave for the annual Christmas episode are his beloved Do Go On co-hosts, Jess Perkins and Matt Stewart. Suggest a book for Dave to cheat: https://forms.gle/zj9DHBCFMuevS4VC6 Support Book...
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104 - The Crucible (with Mish Wittrup and Sammy Petersen)
On this episode of Book Cheat, Dave has read The Crucible by Arthur Miller. Hearing all about this influential play is Mish Wittrup and Sammy Petersen. Suggest a book for Dave to cheat: https://forms.gle/zj9DHBCFMuevS4VC6 Support Book Cheat and Do Go On on Patreon: www.patreon.com/DoGoOnPo...
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103 - The Scarlet Pimpernel (with Kirsty Webeck, Jess Perkins and Matt Stewart)
On this episode of Book Cheat, Dave has read The Scarlet Pimpernel Baroness Orczy. Hearing all about the story of what has been called 'The First Super Hero' is Kirsty Webeck, Jess Perkins and Matt Stewart. Recorded live at Stupid Old Studios as a part of the Cheerful Earful Podcast Festival....
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102 - Brideshead Revisited (with Cass Paige and Sam Petersen)
On this episode of Book Cheat, Dave has read Brideshead Revisited. Hearing all about Evelyn Waugh's 1945 novel is Sammy Petersen and Cass Paige. Suggest a book for Dave to cheat: https://forms.gle/zj9DHBCFMuevS4VC6 Support Book Cheat and Do Go On on Patreon: www.patreon.com/DoGoOnPo Instagram:...
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101 - Tom Sawyer (with Matt Stewart and Maren May)
On this episode of Book Cheat, Dave has read The Adventures of Tom Sawyer. Hearing all about Mark Twain's American classic is Matt Stewart and Maren May. See Book Cheat live at Cheerful Earful Podcast Festival October 5th (in person and streamed):...
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100 - Dune - Book Two/Three (with Matt Stewart and AJ)
On this episode of Book Cheat, Dave has read Book Two/Three of Dune. Hearing all about the final part Frank Herbert's Sci-Fi masterpiece is Matt Stewart from Do Go On and AJ from Cult Popture. Also this is episode 100, we did it! See Book Cheat live at Cheerful Earful Podcast Festival October 5th...
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99 - Dune, Book One (with Matt Stewart and AJ)
On this episode of Book Cheat, Dave has read Book One of Dune. Hearing all about Frank Herbert's Sci-Fi masterpiece is Matt Stewart from Do Go On and AJ from Cult Popture. The next episode will cover Book Two and Three! See Book Cheat live at Cheerful Earful Podcast Festival October 5th (in…
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98 - Slaughterhouse-Five (with Matt Stewart and Jackson Baly)
On this episode of Book Cheat, Dave has read Slaughterhouse Five. Hearing all about Kurt Vonnegut's classic is Jackson Baly and Matt Stewart. Suggest a book for Dave to cheat: https://forms.gle/zj9DHBCFMuevS4VC6 Support Book Cheat and Do Go On on Patreon: www.patreon.com/DoGoOnPod Instagram:...
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97 - The Master and Margarita (with Sam Petersen and Stephen Hall)
On this episode of Book Cheat, Dave has read The Master and Margarita. Hearing all about Mikhail Bulgakov's fantastical Russian classic is Sam Petersen and Stephen Hall. Suggest a book for Dave to cheat: https://forms.gle/zj9DHBCFMuevS4VC6 Support Book Cheat and Do Go On on Patreon:...
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96 - My Brilliant Career (with Bec Petraitis and Alasdair Tremblay-Birchall)
On this episode of Book Cheat, Dave has read My Brilliant Career. Joining him to talk about Miles Franklin's classic Australian novel is Bec Petraitis and Alasdair Tremblay-Birchall. Suggest a book for Dave to cheat: https://forms.gle/zj9DHBCFMuevS4VC6 Support Book Cheat and Do Go On on Patreon:...
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95 - The Maltese Falcon (with Alexei Toliopoulos and Michelle Brasier)
On this episode of Book Cheat, Dave has read The Maltese Falcon. Hearing all about Dashiel Hammett's Sam Spade detective story is Alexei Toliopoulos and Michelle Brasier. Suggest a book for Dave to cheat: https://forms.gle/zj9DHBCFMuevS4VC6 Support Book Cheat and Do Go On on Patreon:...
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94 - One Hundred Years of Solitude, Part Two (with Jackson Baly and Cass Paige)
On this episode of Book Cheat, Dave has finished reading 100 Years of Solitude. Hearing all about part two of Gabriel Garcia Marquez's epic masterpiece is Cass Paige and Jackson Baly from Sanspants Radio. To see a chart of the characters covered on this episode, check out the Book Cheat social...
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93 - One Hundred Years of Solitude, Part One (with Cass Paige and Jackson Baly)
On this episode of Book Cheat, Dave has read 100 Years of Solitude. Hearing all about part one of Gabriel Garcia Marquez's epic masterpiece is Cass Paige and Jackson Baly from Sanspants Radio. To see a chart of the characters covered on this episode, check out the Book Cheat social media from the...
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92 - The Bell Jar (with Gabriella White)
On this episode of Book Cheat Dave has read The Bell Jar. Hearing all about Sylvia Plath's only novel is his wife Gabriella White. Suggest a book for Dave to cheat: https://forms.gle/zj9DHBCFMuevS4VC6 Support Book Cheat and Do Go On on Patreon: www.patreon.com/DoGoOnPod Check out our other…
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91 - Goodbye, Mr. Chips (with Luke Heggie and Chris Ryan)
On this episode of Book Cheat, Dave has read Goodbye, Mr Chips. Hearing all about James Hilton's novel about a teacher is Luke Heggie and Chris Ryan. Recorded live at Good Chat Comedy Club in Brisbane. Suggest a book for Dave to cheat: https://forms.gle/zj9DHBCFMuevS4VC6 Support Book Cheat and Do...
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90 - A Good Man Is Hard To Find (with Kirsty Webeck and Matt Stewart)
On this episode of Book Cheat, Dave has read A Good Man Is Hard To Find. Hearing all about Flannery O'Connor's classic Southern Gothic tale is Kirsty Webeck and Matt Stewart. Book Cheat is heading to Brisbane with special guest Matt Stewart! Come see us live at Good Chat Comedy Club on September...
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89 - Animal Farm (with Jess Perkins and Matt Stewart)
On this episode of Book Cheat Dave has read Animal Farm. Hearing all about George Orwell's classic allegory of the Russian revolution is Jess Perkins and Matt Stewart from Do Go On. Book Cheat live: https://dogoonpod.com/live-shows/ Dave at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival:...
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88 - The Invisible Man (with Phil Wang and Matt Stewart)
On this episode of Book Cheat Dave has read The Invisible Man. Hearing all about H.G. Wells classic sci-fi tale is Phil Wang and Matt Stewart. Recorded live in London. Book Cheat live: https://dogoonpod.com/live-shows/ Dave at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival:...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
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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How many episodes does Book Cheat have?
Book Cheat currently has 138 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.
What is Book Cheat about?
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...
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