Book Cheat
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 Aust...
Do Go On Media · Dave Warneke
Show overview
Book Cheat has been publishing since 2018, and across the 8 years since has built a catalogue of 128 episodes. That works out to roughly 190 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a monthly cadence.
Episodes typically run an hour to ninety minutes — most land between 1h 13m and 1h 40m — and the run-time is fairly consistent across the catalogue. It is catalogued as a EN-language Comedy show.
The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 2 weeks ago, with 6 episodes already out so far this year. The busiest year was 2019, with 23 episodes published. Published by Dave Warneke.
From the publisher
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Latest Episodes
View all 128 episodes127 - Sherlock Holmes, The Valley of Fear: Part Two (with Nick Mason and Matt Stewart)
126 - Sherlock Holmes, The Valley of Fear: Part One (with Nick Mason and Matt Stewart)
125 - Death of a Salesman (with Jess Perkins and Ben Russell)
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. Suggest a book for Dave to cheat: https://forms.gle/zj9DHBCFMuevS4VC6 Support Book Cheat and Do Go On on Patreon: www.patreon.com/DoGoOnPoInstagram: @bookcheatpodFacebook: @bookcheatpodTwitter: @bookcheatpodCheck out our other podcasts at dogoonpod.com or below:Do Go On: https://play.acast.com/s/do-go-on Prime Mates: https://play.acast.com/s/prime-mates/Listen Now: https://play.acast.com/s/listen-now/Who Knew It with Matt Stewart: https://play.acast.com/s/who-knew-it-with-matt-stewart Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
124 - On The Road (with Urvi Majumdar and Cameron James)
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. Suggest a book for Dave to cheat: https://forms.gle/zj9DHBCFMuevS4VC6 Support Book Cheat and Do Go On on Patreon: www.patreon.com/DoGoOnPoInstagram: @bookcheatpodFacebook: @bookcheatpodTwitter: @bookcheatpodCheck out our other podcasts at dogoonpod.com or below:Do Go On: https://play.acast.com/s/do-go-on Prime Mates: https://play.acast.com/s/prime-mates/Listen Now: https://play.acast.com/s/listen-now/Who Knew It with Matt Stewart: https://play.acast.com/s/who-knew-it-with-matt-stewart Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
123 - Katherine Mansfield's The Garden Party (with AJ)
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.Suggest a book for Dave to cheat: https://forms.gle/zj9DHBCFMuevS4VC6 Support Book Cheat and Do Go On on Patreon: www.patreon.com/DoGoOnPoInstagram: @bookcheatpodFacebook: @bookcheatpodTwitter: @bookcheatpodCheck out our other podcasts at dogoonpod.com or below:Do Go On: https://play.acast.com/s/do-go-on Prime Mates: https://play.acast.com/s/prime-mates/Listen Now: https://play.acast.com/s/listen-now/Who Knew It with Matt Stewart: https://play.acast.com/s/who-knew-it-with-matt-stewart/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
122 - The Third Policeman (with Jackson Baly and Adam Carnevale)
On this episode of Book Cheat Dave has read The Third Policeman by Irish writer Flann O'Brien. Hearing all about this absurd comic classic is Jackson Baly and Adam Carnevale from Sanspants Radio.Suggest a book for Dave to cheat: https://forms.gle/zj9DHBCFMuevS4VC6 Support Book Cheat and Do Go On on Patreon: www.patreon.com/DoGoOnPoInstagram: @bookcheatpodFacebook: @bookcheatpodTwitter: @bookcheatpodCheck out our other podcasts at dogoonpod.com or below:Do Go On: https://play.acast.com/s/do-go-on Prime Mates: https://play.acast.com/s/prime-mates/Listen Now: https://play.acast.com/s/listen-now/Who Knew It with Matt Stewart: https://play.acast.com/s/who-knew-it-with-matt-stewart/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
121 - Truman Capote's A Christmas Memory (with Sammy Petersen and Georgia Love)
On this episode of Book Cheat Dave has read Truman Capote's A Christmas Memory. Hearing all about this sentimental but beautifully written Christmas short story is Sammy Petersen and Georgia Love from Not Another Crime Podcast. Merry Christmas everyone!Suggest a book for Dave to cheat: https://forms.gle/zj9DHBCFMuevS4VC6 Support Book Cheat and Do Go On on Patreon: www.patreon.com/DoGoOnPoInstagram: @bookcheatpodFacebook: @bookcheatpodTwitter: @bookcheatpodCheck out our other podcasts at dogoonpod.com or below:Do Go On: https://play.acast.com/s/do-go-on Prime Mates: https://play.acast.com/s/prime-mates/Listen Now: https://play.acast.com/s/listen-now/Who Knew It with Matt Stewart: https://play.acast.com/s/who-knew-it-with-matt-stewart/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
120 - Black Beauty (with Ivan Aristeguieta and Kirsty Webeck)
On this episode of Book Cheat Dave has read Black Beauty by Anna Sewell. Hearing all about this influential horse classic is Ivan Aristeguieta and Kirsty Webeck from The Big Animal Quiz.Suggest a book for Dave to cheat: https://forms.gle/zj9DHBCFMuevS4VC6 Support Book Cheat and Do Go On on Patreon: www.patreon.com/DoGoOnPoInstagram: @bookcheatpodFacebook: @bookcheatpodTwitter: @bookcheatpodCheck out our other podcasts at dogoonpod.com or below:Do Go On: https://play.acast.com/s/do-go-on Prime Mates: https://play.acast.com/s/prime-mates/Listen Now: https://play.acast.com/s/listen-now/Who Knew It with Matt Stewart: https://play.acast.com/s/who-knew-it-with-matt-stewart/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
119 - Around The World In 80 Days (with Jess Perkins and Matt Stewart)
On this episode of Book Cheat Dave has read the Jules Verne novel, Around The World In 80 Days. Hearing all about this adventure classic are Dave's Do Go On buddies Jess Perkins and Matt Stewart. Recorded live at The Cheerful Earful Podcast Festival at Humdinger Studios in Melbourne.Suggest a book for Dave to cheat: https://forms.gle/zj9DHBCFMuevS4VC6 Support Book Cheat and Do Go On on Patreon: www.patreon.com/DoGoOnPoInstagram: @bookcheatpodFacebook: @bookcheatpodTwitter: @bookcheatpodCheck out our other podcasts at dogoonpod.com or below:Do Go On: https://play.acast.com/s/do-go-on Prime Mates: https://play.acast.com/s/prime-mates/Listen Now: https://play.acast.com/s/listen-now/Who Knew It with Matt Stewart: https://play.acast.com/s/who-knew-it-with-matt-stewart/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
118 - Rosemary's Baby (with Mish Wittrup and Matt Stewart)
On this episode of Book Cheat Dave has read the Ira Levin novel, Rosemary's Baby. Hearing all about this 60s horror classic is Mish Wittrup and Matt Stewart.Content warning: Please be aware that the book contains references to rape and birth trauma.Suggest a book for Dave to cheat: https://forms.gle/zj9DHBCFMuevS4VC6 Support Book Cheat and Do Go On on Patreon: www.patreon.com/DoGoOnPoInstagram: @bookcheatpodFacebook: @bookcheatpodTwitter: @bookcheatpodCheck out our other podcasts at dogoonpod.com or below:Do Go On: https://play.acast.com/s/do-go-on Prime Mates: https://play.acast.com/s/prime-mates/Listen Now: https://play.acast.com/s/listen-now/Who Knew It with Matt Stewart: https://play.acast.com/s/who-knew-it-with-matt-stewart/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
117 - Shakespeare's Julius Caesar (with Jess Perkins and Kirsty Webeck)
On this episode of Book Cheat Dave has read William Shakespeare's The Tragedy of Julius Caesar. Lending me their ears and picking up a few nicknames along the way is Jess Perkins and Kirsty Webeck.Suggest a book for Dave to cheat: https://forms.gle/zj9DHBCFMuevS4VC6 Support Book Cheat and Do Go On on Patreon: www.patreon.com/DoGoOnPoInstagram: @bookcheatpodFacebook: @bookcheatpodTwitter: @bookcheatpodCheck out our other podcasts at dogoonpod.com or below:Do Go On: https://play.acast.com/s/do-go-on Prime Mates: https://play.acast.com/s/prime-mates/Listen Now: https://play.acast.com/s/listen-now/Who Knew It with Matt Stewart: https://play.acast.com/s/who-knew-it-with-matt-stewart/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
116 - Wake In Fright (with Cass Paige and Grace Jarvis)
On this episode of Book Cheat Dave has read Wake In Fright. Hearing all about Kenneth Cook's harrowing outback Aussie tale is Grace Jarvis and Cass Paige.Content Warning: There are some full on parts to this story that are all discussed briefly but the novel includes suicide, sexual assault and animal abuse.Suggest a book for Dave to cheat: https://forms.gle/zj9DHBCFMuevS4VC6 Support Book Cheat and Do Go On on Patreon: www.patreon.com/DoGoOnPoInstagram: @bookcheatpodFacebook: @bookcheatpodTwitter: @bookcheatpodCheck out our other podcasts at dogoonpod.com or below:Do Go On: https://play.acast.com/s/do-go-on Prime Mates: https://play.acast.com/s/prime-mates/Listen Now: https://play.acast.com/s/listen-now/Who Knew It with Matt Stewart: https://play.acast.com/s/who-knew-it-with-matt-stewart/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
115 - The Day of The Triffids (with Nick Mason and Mr. Sunday Movies)
On this episode of Book Cheat Dave has read The Day of The Triffids. Hearing all about John Wyndham's post apocalyptic classic is Nick Mason and James Clement (Mr. Sunday Movies) from The Weekly Planet podcast.Suggest a book for Dave to cheat: https://forms.gle/zj9DHBCFMuevS4VC6 Support Book Cheat and Do Go On on Patreon: www.patreon.com/DoGoOnPoInstagram: @bookcheatpodFacebook: @bookcheatpodTwitter: @bookcheatpodCheck out our other podcasts at dogoonpod.com or below:Do Go On: https://play.acast.com/s/do-go-on Prime Mates: https://play.acast.com/s/prime-mates/Listen Now: https://play.acast.com/s/listen-now/Who Knew It with Matt Stewart: https://play.acast.com/s/who-knew-it-with-matt-stewart/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
114 - I Capture The Castle (with Bec Petraitis and Adam Carnevale)
On this episode of Book Cheat Dave has read I Capture The Castle. Hearing all about Dodie Smith's coming of age classic is Adam Carnevale and Bec Petraitis.Suggest a book for Dave to cheat: https://forms.gle/zj9DHBCFMuevS4VC6 Support Book Cheat and Do Go On on Patreon: www.patreon.com/DoGoOnPoInstagram: @bookcheatpodFacebook: @bookcheatpodTwitter: @bookcheatpodCheck out our other podcasts at dogoonpod.com or below:Do Go On: https://play.acast.com/s/do-go-on Prime Mates: https://play.acast.com/s/prime-mates/Listen Now: https://play.acast.com/s/listen-now/Who Knew It with Matt Stewart: https://play.acast.com/s/who-knew-it-with-matt-stewart/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
113 - The Postman Always Rings Twice (with AJ and Dane Simpson)
On this episode of Book Cheat Dave has read The Postman Always Rings Twice. Hearing all about James M. Cain's 1934 crime/hardboiled classic is Dane Simpson and AJ from Cult Popture.See Dave and Sammy on tour with Dave Warneke Dates The Entire Audience in Melbourne and Sydney:https://linktr.ee/davewarneke Suggest a book for Dave to cheat: https://forms.gle/zj9DHBCFMuevS4VC6 Support Book Cheat and Do Go On on Patreon: www.patreon.com/DoGoOnPoInstagram: @bookcheatpodFacebook: @bookcheatpodTwitter: @bookcheatpodCheck out our other podcasts at dogoonpod.com or below:Do Go On: https://play.acast.com/s/do-go-on Prime Mates: https://play.acast.com/s/prime-mates/Listen Now: https://play.acast.com/s/listen-now/Who Knew It with Matt Stewart: https://play.acast.com/s/who-knew-it-with-matt-stewart/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
112 - We Have Always Lived In The Castle (with Cameron James and Jordan Barr)
On this episode of Book Cheat, Dave has read We Have Always Lived In The Castle. Hearing all about Shirley Jackson's classic gothic novel is Cameron James and Jordan Barr.See Dave and Sammy on tour with Dave Warneke Dates The Entire Audience in Melbourne and Sydney:https://linktr.ee/davewarneke Suggest a book for Dave to cheat: https://forms.gle/zj9DHBCFMuevS4VC6 Support Book Cheat and Do Go On on Patreon: www.patreon.com/DoGoOnPoInstagram: @bookcheatpodFacebook: @bookcheatpodTwitter: @bookcheatpodCheck out our other podcasts at dogoonpod.com or below:Do Go On: https://play.acast.com/s/do-go-on Prime Mates: https://play.acast.com/s/prime-mates/Listen Now: https://play.acast.com/s/listen-now/Who Knew It with Matt Stewart: https://play.acast.com/s/who-knew-it-with-matt-stewart/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
111 - Tarzan of the Apes (with Sammy Petersen and Ting Lim)
On this episode of Book Cheat, Dave has read Tarzan of the Apes. Hearing all about the Edgar Rice Burroughs' original Tarzan story is Sammy Petersen and Ting Lim. Recorded live at Podfest, part of Writers Week at the Adelaide Festival 2025.See Dave and Sammy on tour with Dave Warneke Dates The Entire Audience in Melbourne and Sydney:https://linktr.ee/davewarneke See Ting's show, What I Really Think: https://www.tinglim.com/tour-dates See Sammy's show, Why The Long Face: https://linktr.ee/sammypetersen Suggest a book for Dave to cheat: https://forms.gle/zj9DHBCFMuevS4VC6 Support Book Cheat and Do Go On on Patreon: www.patreon.com/DoGoOnPoInstagram: @bookcheatpodFacebook: @bookcheatpodTwitter: @bookcheatpodCheck out our other podcasts at dogoonpod.com or below:Do Go On: https://play.acast.com/s/do-go-on Prime Mates: https://play.acast.com/s/prime-mates/Listen Now: https://play.acast.com/s/listen-now/Who Knew It with Matt Stewart: https://play.acast.com/s/who-knew-it-with-matt-stewart/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
110 - Huckleberry Finn (with Matt Stewart and Maren May)
On this episode of Book Cheat, Dave has read The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. Hearing all about Mark Twain's classic is Matt Stewart and Maren May. See Book Cheat live in Adelaide on March 6 at Adelaide Festival Writers Week: https://www.adelaidefestival.com.au/events/2025-writers-week/podfest-book-cheat/ See Dave and Sammy on tour with Dave Warneke Dates The Entire Audience in Adelaide, Sydney and Melbourne:https://linktr.ee/davewarneke See Maren May's show, Reads Between No Lines: https://www.comedyfestival.com.au/browse-shows/maren-may-reads-between-no-lines/See Matt Stewart on tour with his new show Bad Boy: https://www.mattstewartcomedy.com/ Suggest a book for Dave to cheat: https://forms.gle/zj9DHBCFMuevS4VC6 Support Book Cheat and Do Go On on Patreon: www.patreon.com/DoGoOnPoInstagram: @bookcheatpodFacebook: @bookcheatpodTwitter: @bookcheatpodCheck out our other podcasts at dogoonpod.com or below:Do Go On: https://play.acast.com/s/do-go-on Prime Mates: https://play.acast.com/s/prime-mates/Listen Now: https://play.acast.com/s/listen-now/Who Knew It with Matt Stewart: https://play.acast.com/s/who-knew-it-with-matt-stewart/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
109 - Sherlock Holmes, The Sign of The Four (with Bron Lewis and Sammy Petersen)
On this episode of Book Cheat, Dave has read The Sign of The Four by Arthur Conan Doyle. Hearing all about this Sherlock Holmes (and horny Dr Watson) story is Bron Lewis and Sammy Petersen.See Book Cheat live in Adelaide on March 6 at Adelaide Festival Writers Week: https://www.adelaidefestival.com.au/events/2025-writers-week/podfest-book-cheat/ See Dave and Sammy on tour with Dave Warneke Dates The Entire Audience in Adelaide, Sydney and Melbourne:https://linktr.ee/davewarneke Sammy P's solo stand up show Why The Long Face?:https://linktr.ee/sammypetersen Bron Lewis' stand up show Who's Talking?:https://www.livenation.com.au/bron-lewis-tickets-adp1446629 Suggest a book for Dave to cheat: https://forms.gle/zj9DHBCFMuevS4VC6 Support Book Cheat and Do Go On on Patreon: www.patreon.com/DoGoOnPoInstagram: @bookcheatpodFacebook: @bookcheatpodTwitter: @bookcheatpodCheck out our other podcasts at dogoonpod.com or below:Do Go On: https://play.acast.com/s/do-go-on Prime Mates: https://play.acast.com/s/prime-mates/Listen Now: https://play.acast.com/s/listen-now/Who Knew It with Matt Stewart: https://play.acast.com/s/who-knew-it-with-matt-stewart/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
108 - The Call of The Wild (with Adam Carnevale and Jackson Baly)
On this episode of Book Cheat, Dave has read The Call of The Wild. Joining him to hear all about Jack London's classic adventure story is Adam Carnevale and Jackson Baly from Sanspants Radio.See Book Cheat live in Adelaide on March 6 at Adelaide Festival Writers Week: https://www.adelaidefestival.com.au/events/2025-writers-week/podfest-book-cheat/ Sign up to hear more about the D&D Is For Nerds board game, Jarren's Outpost: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/dndnerds/jarrens-outpost Suggest a book for Dave to cheat: https://forms.gle/zj9DHBCFMuevS4VC6 Support Book Cheat and Do Go On on Patreon: www.patreon.com/DoGoOnPoInstagram: @bookcheatpodFacebook: @bookcheatpodTwitter: @bookcheatpodCheck out our other podcasts at dogoonpod.com or below:Do Go On: https://play.acast.com/s/do-go-on Prime Mates: https://play.acast.com/s/prime-mates/Listen Now: https://play.acast.com/s/listen-now/Who Knew It with Matt Stewart: https://play.acast.com/s/who-knew-it-with-matt-stewart/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.