Book Cheat
Do Go On MediaThe 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 | Twice monthly | Episodes | 133 | Founded | 8 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | ComedyArtsBooks | |||
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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
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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
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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 ha... more
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
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- 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 Podcasts5Gennigengen
Australia3 months ago Awesome
Podcast Addict56 months agoTommy- Great podcast
Love this podcast - hearing you and your guests rambling about books is always a delight. BOOKS FOREVER!
Apple Podcasts5Kaloufl
United Kingdom7 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 Podcasts5Li9891
United States7 months ago - Cobra v Chook
Nice pod!
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Belgium8 months ago
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Apple Podcasts | #152 | Australia/Comedy |
Apple Podcasts | #100 |  India/Comedy |
Apple Podcasts | #128 |  Indonesia/Comedy |
Apple Podcasts | #155 | Belgium/Comedy |
Apple Podcasts | #231 |  Switzerland/Comedy |
Apple Podcasts | #244 |  Poland/Comedy |
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What is Book Cheat about and what kind of topics does it cover?
A witty book-club style show that condenses classic novels and plays into high-spirited, accessible conversations. Episodes feature a charismatic host guiding two guests through plot, themes, and cultural impact, mixing literary analysis with improvisation, personal anecdotes, and pop-culture riffs. Notable strengths include vibrant banter with theatre and comedy talent, thoughtful discussions of adaptations and era context, and a playful, performance-driven approach that keeps even well-trodden works engaging for general listeners. The format tends to attract listeners who enjoy entertainment, literary insights, and behind-the-scenes theatre chatter while still getting clear takeaways about the books.
A standout aspect is the live, improv... more
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2. Do Go On
3. Prime Mates
4. Plumbing the Death Star
5. The Weekly Planet
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Recent guests on Book Cheat include:
1. Kate Dehnert
2. Marcel Blanch-de Wilt
3. Hayden Bleechmore
4. Josh Earl
5. Bec Petraitis
6. Cass Paige
7. Jackson Baly
8. Matt Stewart
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