
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.
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| Publishes | Monthly | Episodes | 127 | Founded | 8 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | BooksComedyArts | |||

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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Love this podcast - hearing you and your guests rambling about books is always a delight. BOOKS FOREVER!
I don’t have social media but need to communicate to Mish that we have a butterfly chair in our bedroom and I sit in it criss-cross-apple-sauce and play solitaire on my phone while listening to podcasts at least 3 days a week. Whenever I’m not in the chair, the cat is.
Nice pod!
Such a good pod, top notch guests, learning heaps & very entertaining :)
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A witty book-club style show that distills classic novels and plays into approachable, bite-sized discussions. Across episodes, expect lively banter, sharp insights into character motivation and themes, and thoughtful production notes that connect old texts to modern audiences. Notable for pairing a single host with two guests who bring theatre, comedy, or literary perspective to the conversation, often blending personal anecdotes with critical analysis. The format tends to balance accessibility with deeper takes on the era, structure, and cultural impact of the work, making it a good fit for listeners who want entertaining summaries alongside thoughtful commentary.
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These podcasts share a similar audience with Book Cheat:
1. Who Knew It with Matt Stewart
2. Do Go On
3. Prime Mates
4. The Weekly Planet
5. The Mish and Zach Podcast
Book Cheat launched 8 years ago and published 127 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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Recent guests on Book Cheat include:
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2. Urvi Majumdar
3. Cameron James
4. Georgia Love
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6. Ivan Aristeguieta
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