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 | 129 | Founded | 8 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | BooksArtsComedy | |||
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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.
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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... more
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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- 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🤣
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Podcast Addict54 months agoTommy- Great podcast
Love this podcast - hearing you and your guests rambling about books is always a delight. BOOKS FOREVER!
Apple Podcasts5Kaloufl
United Kingdom5 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.
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Apple Podcasts | #247 | Australia/Comedy |
Apple Podcasts | #52 |  Russia/Comedy |
Apple Podcasts | #177 |  Argentina/Comedy |
Apple Podcasts | #216 |  India/Comedy |
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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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Recent guests on Book Cheat include:
1. Cass Paige
2. Matt Stewart
3. Nick Mason
4. Ben Russell
5. Urvi Majumdar
6. Cameron James
7. Georgia Love
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