Don't call it a book club.
Luke and Dan discuss books and other media in the sci-fi/fantasy genre with unexpected theories and controversial opinions. Looking for a podcast that makes you smarter? Maybe keep looking.
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- Sep 4, 2026
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Republic of Thieves: Part Three (opens the original)
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Dan has a theory IRL (12:15 to skip). Luke and Dan have a few questions about Locke’s methods. Justice for Donkle or whatever his name is. Finally, Luke and Dan debate the twist no one saw coming. Special thanks to VOLO for the intro and outro music.The post Republic of Thieves: Part Three first appeared on Don't call it a book club..
Republic of Thieves: Part Two (opens the original)
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You’ve probably never heard this one before, but Luke had a weird uber drive recently (9:25 to skip). Locke loses his swag and wow, we don’t have a ton of time to turn this election around, huh. Special thanks to VOLO for the intro and outro music.The post Republic of Thieves: Part Two first appeared on Don't call it a book club..
The Republic of Thieves: Part One (opens the original)
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Dan took another trip and folks, you gotta go! Also it seems like the import laws in Puerto Rico are slightly more complex than Dan learned on his trip, but definitely read up on the Merchant Marine Act of 1920 if you want more info. (13:45 to skip). Luke mistrusts any boy without impeccable hygiene and Dan wants to know what’s happening to these parents. Also you know the boys are doing cake math this episode. Special thanks to VOLO for the intro and outro music.The post The Republic of Thieves
A Dance With Dragons: Part Four (opens the original)
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As a fantasy podcast you know we gotta talk about the new Odyssey movie (18:30 to skip). Jon’s messing up and we’re officially a pro-Cersei podcast now. Can’t wait for the next book to come out! Next week we are starting The Republic of Thieves by Scott Lynch. Special thanks to VOLO for the intro and outro music.The post A Dance With Dragons: Part Four first appeared on Don't call it a book club..
A Dance With Dragons: Part Three (opens the original)
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Dan went to a fantasy world IRL (9:37 to skip). In this house we believe in the Old Gods and we don’t trust the maesters. Winterfell has officially devolved into the worst hang of all time. We are introduced to a black sheep in the Stark family and Luke is perfectly happy taking orders from a teenager. Special thanks to VOLO for the intro and outro music.The post A Dance With Dragons: Part Three first appeared on Don't call it a book club..
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