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Book Cheat

Do Go On Media
Dracula
Bram Stoker
Mark Twain
Dune
Flann O'brien
The Maltese Falcon
One Hundred Years Of Solitude
The Adventures Of Huckleberry Finn
Black Beauty
On the Road
The Third Policeman
The Scarlet Pimpernel
Friendship
Christmas
Tarzan Of the Apes
Rosemary's Baby
Brideshead Revisited
The Master and Margarita
Mikhail Bulgakov
French Revolution

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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On this episode of Book Cheat Dave has read Terry Pratchett's Guards! Guards! Hearing all about the first City Watch story in the Discworld series is Matt Stewart and Suren Jayemanne.

Terry Pratchett chat and books summary starts at approximately: 8... more

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

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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

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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.

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Recent Guests

Matt Stewart
Australian comedian and Do Go On presenter
Do Go On
Episode: 138 - Terry Pratchett's Guards! Guards! (with Matt Stewart and Suren Jayemanne)
Suren Jayemanne
Australian comedian
Episode: 138 - Terry Pratchett's Guards! Guards! (with Matt Stewart and Suren Jayemanne)
Lena Moon
Guest
Episode: 137 - Hedda Gabler (with Lena Moon and Joel Zammit)
Joel Zammit
Guest
Episode: 137 - Hedda Gabler (with Lena Moon and Joel Zammit)
Bec Petraitis
Comedian and performer featured on Do Go On network
Do Go On / Humdinger Studios
Episode: 136 - Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas (with Bec Petraitis and Alasdair Tremblay-Birchall)
Alasdair Tremblay-Birchall
Comedian and performer featured on Do Go On network
Do Go On / Humdinger Studios
Episode: 136 - Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas (with Bec Petraitis and Alasdair Tremblay-Birchall)
Joel Duscher
Guest on Book Cheat episode
Episode: 135 - I Am Legend (with Jackson Baly and Joel Duscher)
Jackson Baly
Guest on Book Cheat episode
Episode: 135 - I Am Legend (with Jackson Baly and Joel Duscher)
Amy Ruffle
Actor/Host of Sauna Sessions
Sauna Sessions
Episode: 134 - The Little Prince (with Amy Ruffle and Tim Hewitt)

Host

Dave Warneke
Host of Book Cheat

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 2.1k ratings
  • Books forever!

    Absolutely love this podcast. Great riffs with quality and hilarious guests. Gives me a lot of appreciation for Dave reading these books so I don’t have to🤣

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Gennigengen
    Australia6 months ago
  • Awesome

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Tommy Boourns
    9 months ago
  • Awesome

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Tommy
    9 months ago
  • Great podcast

    Love this podcast - hearing you and your guests rambling about books is always a delight. BOOKS FOREVER!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Kaloufl
    United Kingdom10 months ago
  • Excellent show

    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.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Li9891
    United States10 months ago

Listeners Say

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Show is a reliable, upbeat take on classics with strong live-show energy.
Listeners praise the host for clear storytelling and entertaining guests.
Some episodes divide opinions on guest fit, but overall praised for humor and accessibility.
Guests are described as funny and insightful, adding strong value to episodes.

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130 - Harold Pinter's The Birthday Party (with Cass Paige and Hayden Bleechmore)
Q: Tell us about the concept of the show
The guests explain that the show is deliberately loose and conversational, with a focus on discussing themes, context, and personal interpretations rather than a strict literary analysis.
126 - Sherlock Holmes, The Valley of Fear: Part One (with Nick Mason and Matt Stewart)
Q: Watson, is Holmes a reliable narrator in this setup?
The speakers wonder if Watson is a trustworthy narrator here, discussing his role as chronicler and whether Holmes' deductions are always verifiable, with some suggesting Watson may be credulous but generally reliable.
110 - Huckleberry Finn (with Matt Stewart and Maren May)
Q: How do you rate a swamp over a river?
I prefer rivers for swimming, but swamps can be great as well.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Book Cheat

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This show operates as a lively book club where a single host guides two guests through a canonical novel or play, mixing close reading with humorous banter and personal anecdotes. Episodes cover plot beats, thematic threads, and cultural impact, while balancing analysis with pop culture riffs and behind-the-scenes chatter. The format tends to attract listeners who want accessible, entertaining takes on classic literature, with an emphasis on how works relate to modern life, film adaptations, and theatre. A standout aspect is the host's signature rapid-fire, humorous storytelling that helps audiences feel they've “read” the book without doing the full reading themselves.

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1. Matt Stewart
2. Suren Jayemanne
3. Lena Moon
4. Joel Zammit
5. Bec Petraitis
6. Alasdair Tremblay-Birchall
7. Joel Duscher
8. Jackson Baly

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