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Ep 36Episode 36: What We Read In September

Join Dean & Alex (& Alfred) as series 3 of Books Boys comes to an end. We chat about the books we've read in September, mostly mixed reviews; plus alfred makes the tea, and the author Stipe Lizina calls in to tell us about his new book (stipelozina.com).Books discussed include:- Catch 22 (Joseph Heller, 1961)- Echoes Of The Past (Stipe Lozina, 2023)- Brynhild (H.G. Wells, 1937)- Eugénie (Hester W. Champan, 1961)- Rumour Of Evil (Gary Braver, 2023)- El Silencio De La Ciudad Blanca / The Silence of The White City (Eva García Sáenz de Urturi, 2016)For merch and links to our other stuff head to booksboys.com. for all our shows like Playboys, Darkplace Dreamers, Film Fellows, Forensic Friends, Poetry Pals and more, head to patreon.com/booksboys Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 2, 20231h 17m

Darkplace Dreamers Episode 11

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We continue our journey through The Sandman with ep5, the creepy diner episode, full of insanity and good guy john Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 22, 202336 min

Poetry Pals Episode 4

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This month, instead of 2 classic playboys episodes, we thought it would be nice to finally release for free 2 episodes of Poetry Pals. In this episode, Dean talks with Mireya about the poetry of the amazing Lorca. Original release on patreon 1 year ago. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 15, 202319 min

Poetry Pals Episode 3

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 This month, instead of 2 classic playboys episodes, we thought it would be nice to finally release for free 2 episodes of Poetry Pals. In this episode, Dean talks with Mireya about the poetry of her favourite poet Miguel Hernandez. Original release on patreon 1 year ago.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 8, 202323 min

Ep 35Episode 35: What We Read In August (part 2)

 Dean & Alex are back with their August reads. We both venture into some dystopian fiction, we also both read some plays, we have our one and only Coyote Corner, and we hear form authors Sara Staggs (sarastaggswrites.com) and J. Lee (jleethrillers.com).Books discussed include:- Uncle Vania (Anton Chekov, 1988)- Cuando El Coyote Castiga / When El Coyote Punishes (J. Mallorquí, 1974)- The Lady Of The Camellias (Alexandre Dumas Jr., 1848)- Uncontrollable (Sara Staggs, 2023)- Bodas De Sangre / Blood Wedding; Yerma; La Casa De Bernarda Alba / The House Of Bernarda Alba (Lorca, 1932-6)- Brave New World (Aldous Huxley, 1932)- The Handmaid's Tale (Margaret Atwood, 1985)- A Man And Two Women (Doris Lessing, 1963)- The Deadly Deal (J. Lee, 2023)Visit us at booksboys.com for links and merch, and patreon.com/booksboys for all our other shows including Playboys, Darkplace Dreamers, Forensic Friends, Poetry Pals, Film Fellows, Music Men and more.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 1, 20231h 20m

Ep 35Episode 35: What We Read In August (part 1)

 Dean & Alex are back with their August reads. We both venture into some dystopian fiction, we also both read some plays, we have our one and only Coyote Corner, and we hear form authors Sara Staggs (sarastaggswrites.com) and J. Lee (jleethrillers.com).Books discussed include:- Uncle Vania (Anton Chekov, 1988)- Cuando El Coyote Castiga / When El Coyote Punishes (J. Mallorquí, 1974)- The Lady Of The Camellias (Alexandre Dumas Jr., 1848)- Uncontrollable (Sara Staggs, 2023)- Bodas De Sangre / Blood Wedding; Yerma; La Casa De Bernarda Alba / The House Of Bernarda Alba (Lorca, 1932-6)- Brave New World (Aldous Huxley, 1932)- The Handmaid's Tale (Margaret Atwood, 1985)- A Man And Two Women (Doris Lessing, 1963)- The Deadly Deal (J. Lee, 2023)Visit us at booksboys.com for links and merch, and patreon.com/booksboys for all our other shows including Playboys, Darkplace Dreamers, Forensic Friends, Poetry Pals, Film Fellows, Music Men and more.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 1, 20231h 1m

Darkplace Dreamers Episode 10

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 Originally released a year ago on patreon, Join Dean & Robert for another episode of Darkplace Dreamers!Today we review The Sandman episode 4, starring Good Guy John & Luciferfor the latest episodes of DD, where we review Hammer House of Horror, go to patreon.com/booksboys Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 22, 202336 min

Film Fellows 7: American Psycho w/ Two Chicks Talkin' Flicks

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We finally did it! After a 2 year wait, Dean re-joins Sarah from the Two Chicks Talkin' Flicks podcast to review American Psycho following our original review of Psycho. Here si the episode in full, and go check out their podcast!For the few other movies we've reviewed over the years as a bonus treat for our patrons, as well as all our other shows like Playboys, Poetry Pals, etc, head to patreon.com/booksboys Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 16, 20231h 13m

Playboys Episode 14: Twelfth Night

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 Originally released on patreon a year ago, Dean & Alex talk about another Shakespeare comedy, and one Alex himself acted in, althoguh it wasn't Dean's favourite play sadlyFor the newest eps of playboys: patreon.com/booksboys Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 15, 202354 min

Playboys Extra 4: La Casa De Bernarda Alba

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Originally recorded a year ago, join Dean & Mireya for another classic spanish play, Lorca's La Casa De Bernarda Alba. For the latest episodes of playboys go to patreon.com/booksboys Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 8, 202339 min

Ep 34Episode 34: What We Read In July (part 2)

Yowsah it's a long one guys! In between his travels around central and northern Spain, Dean chats with Alex, himself in between shifts at the playboy mansion, about all the books they've read. Alex has been on the horrors, Dean's on the usual mix of classics and spanish lit, and we have TWO authors call in: Mark Angelo (markangelo.ca) to talk about his children's book, and Lyn Squire (lynsquiremysteries.com) to talk about his Dickens murder mystery!Books discussed include:- Eugénie Grandet (Balzac, 1833)- Germinal (Zola, 1894)- The Haunting Of Hill House (Shirley Jackson, 1959)- Can We Play Baseball, Mr. DeMille? (Mark Angelo, 2023)- Immortalised to Death (Lyn Squire, 2023)- Bonfire Of The Vanities (Tom Wolfe, 1987)- Dracula (Bram Stoker, 1897)- El Tiempo Entre Costuras / The Time Between Seams (María Dueñas, 2009)Remember you can get the show early plus all of our other shows (like Playboys and Darkplace Dreamers) a full year before they hit the free feeds by going to patreon.com/booksboyscheck out our links and merch at booksboys.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 1, 20231h 26m

Ep 34Episode 34: What We Read In July (part 1)

 Yowsah it's a long one guys! In between his travels around central and northern Spain, Dean chats with Alex, himself in between shifts at the playboy mansion, about all the books they've read. Alex has been on the horrors, Dean's on the usual mix of classics and spanish lit, and we have TWO authors call in: Mark Angelo (markangelo.ca) to talk about his children's book, and Lyn Squire (lynsquiremysteries.com) to talk about his Dickens murder mystery!Books discussed include:- Eugénie Grandet (Balzac, 1833)- Germinal (Zola, 1894)- The Haunting Of Hill House (Shirley Jackson, 1959)- Can We Play Baseball, Mr. DeMille? (Mark Angelo, 2023)- Immortalised to Death (Lyn Squire, 2023)- Bonfire Of The Vanities (Tom Wolfe, 1987)- Dracula (Bram Stoker, 1897)- El Tiempo Entre Costuras / The Time Between Seams (María Dueñas, 2009)Remember you can get the show early plus all of our other shows (like Playboys and Darkplace Dreamers) a full year before they hit the free feeds by going to patreon.com/booksboysCheck out our other links and merch at booksboys.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 1, 20231h 5m

Darkplace Dreamers: Episode 9

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 Dean and Darkplace Robert continue our journey into the netflix show The Sandman with ep3for the latest episodes of darkplace dreamers go to patreon.com/booksboys Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 21, 202323 min

Playboys Extra 3: Blood Wedding

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Join Dean & the lovely Mireya, a year ago, as we review Blood Wedding / Bodas de Sangre by Lorca.Get the latest Playboys at patreon.com/booksboys Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 7, 202335 min

Playboys Extra 2: The Newly-Married Couple

 A year ago Dean & PJ reviewed this Norwegian play. Get all the latest Playboys episodes at patreon.com/booksboys Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 7, 202327 min

Ep 33Episode 33: What We Read In June

 Dean & Alex are back for Episode 33. We finally get around to a Dickens, Dean's favourite author. We have some sad broken love stories. A Gift form PJ. And the Scarlet Pimpernel isn't as exciting as we'd hoped. Plus author Chris Bishop calls in (chrisbishopauthor.com).Books discussed include:- The Prodigal Son (Chris Bishop, 2023)- We Were Very Merry (Susan Ferber, 2023)- Marina (Carlos Ruiz Zafón, 1999, in english 2013)- Thérèse Raquin (Émile Zola, 1867)- The Scarlet Pimpernel (Baroness Orczy, 1905)- Oliver Twist (Charles Dickens, 1838)Get the show early plus all our other podcasts at patreon.com/booksboys and check out our music, merch and more at booksboys.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 1, 20231h 35m

Darkplace Dreamers: Episode 8

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 In August 2022, as revenge for making him watch Garth Marenghi's Darkplace, Robert forced Dean to watch The Sandman, and Dean is not enjoying it. here's episode 2for the latest episodes go to patreon.com/booksboys Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 22, 202329 min

Playboys Extra 1: A Doll's House

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 A Year ago we debuted a new spin-off show, Playboys Extra. Join Dean, PJ, and Alex as we review Henrik Ibsen's A Doll's House. Warning: we get a little spirited with our disagreements on this one.For the latest episodes head to patreon.com/booksboys Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 15, 20231h 9m

Ep 13Playboys Episode 13: Julius Caesar

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 A year ago a catchphrase was born...hear Dean & PJ review Shakespeare's Julius Caesar...IS THIS A HOLIDAY!?for the latest episodes of playboys and all our shows, head to patreon.com/booksboys Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 8, 20231h 6m

Ep 32Episode 32: What We Read In May

Playboy Alex has been upgraded to a full Books Boy! Join him and TheDean! as they chat about what they read in May, sing sea shanties, and interview surprise guest author Douglas J. Wood (douglasjwood.com).Books discussed include:- The Shakespeare Killer (Douglas J. Wood, 2023)- Hadrian's Empire (Danny Danziger & Nicholas Purcell, 2005)- Pétalos (Guadalupe Nettel, 2007)- Miau (Benito Pérez Galdós, 1888)- Man On The Run, Charles Salzberg, 2023)- Those Learned Ladies & The Would-be Gentleman (Molière, 1670-2)- Chicot The Jester (Alexandre Dumas, 1846)Merch, podcast links, and other projects at booksboys.com, all our other shows inc the latest episodes of Playboys and Darkplace Dreamers at patreon.com/booksboys Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 1, 20231h 28m

Darkplace Dreamers: Episode 7

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 Dean and darkplace robert are back with a new series of Darkplace Dreamers, now reviewing the netflix show The Sandman. This show was released on patreon.com/booksboys starting Aug 2022. You can get the newest series there now, where we review Hammer House Of Horror.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 21, 202331 min

Playboys: Renaissance Renaissanced 2: The Jew Of Malta

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Travel to April 2022 to follow up on the merchant of venice as dean & alex review the play that may have inspired it, marlowe's jew of malta Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 14, 202342 min

Playboys: Renaissance Renaissanced 1: Dr Faustus

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This month we bring you (so far the only) 2 episodes of Renaissance Renaissanced, where we look at plays of Shakespeare's contemporaries. Christopher Marlowe - Dr Faustus, make a deal with the devil Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 7, 202334 min

Ep 31Episode 31 (part 2): What We Read In April

 Welcome to Episode 31, the same age as both Books Boys! Happy birthday to both of us. Dean & PJ cover the books they read in April, hear a couple of recommendations in voicemails, chat to the author Albert Kemp, and PJ gives a big announcement.Books discussed include:- Killing Plato/ El Asesinato De Platón (Marcus Chicot, 2020)- Brexit Unmasked (Albert Kemp, 2023)- The Swindler / El Buscón (Francisco de Quevedo, 1626)- The Tragedy Of a Genius / The Quest For The Absolute (Honoré de Balzac, 1834)- Such Foolish Affected Ladies (Molière, 1659)- The Secret Old Woods / Il Segreto del Bosco Vecchio (Dino Buzzati, 1935)Get Books Boys early, plus all the latest episodes of our other shows, a t-shirt, and more at patreon.com/booksboys and visit us at booksboys.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 1, 202337 min

Ep 31Episode 31 (part 1) : What We Read In April

 Welcome to Episode 31, the same age as both Books Boys! Happy birthday to both of us. Dean & PJ cover the books they read in April, hear a couple of recommendations in voicemails, chat to the author Albert Kemp, and PJ gives a big announcement.Books discussed include:- Killing Plato/ El Asesinato De Platón (Marcus Chicot, 2020)- Brexit Unmasked (Albert Kemp, 2023)- The Swindler / El Buscón (Francisco de Quevedo, 1626)- The Tragedy Of a Genius / The Quest For The Absolute (Honoré de Balzac, 1834)- Such Foolish Affected Ladies (Molière, 1659)- The Secret Old Woods / Il Segreto del Bosco Vecchio (Dino Buzzati, 1935)Get Books Boys early, plus all the latest episodes of our other shows, a t-shirt, and more at patreon.com/booksboys and visit us at booksboys.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 1, 202356 min

Darkplace Dreamers: Episode 6

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Travel back in time a year, and open the doors of darkplace for the final time, as Dean and Darkplace Robert review the final episode of Garth Marenghi's DarkplaceFor more Darkplace Dreamers, reviewing The Sandman, head to patreon.com/booksboys This episode is called The Creeping Moss From The Shores of Shuggoth Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 22, 202331 min

Playboys Episode 12: The Merchant Of Venice

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 If you prick us, do we not bleed? Journey back a year and join Dean, Alex, and Robert as we review The Merchant Of VeniceFor the latest episodes head to patreon/com/booksboys Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 15, 20231h 25m

Playboys Episode 11: Macbeth

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Join Dean, Playboy Alex, and Darkplace Robert as we chat about one of Shakespeare's most famous plays. Double double toil and trouble... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 8, 20231h 0m

Ep 30Episode 30 (part 2): What We Read In March

 30!! The Podcast is 30 just like both Books Boys! Join Dean & PJ as we chat all about the books we read in March, and later get a surprise call-in from John Constable (john-constable-author.com)Books discussed include: - The Chanteuse From Cape Town (John Constable, 2023)- Henry Esmond (W.M. Thackeray, 1852)- The Cossacks (Leo Tolstoy, 1878)- The Scarlet Letter (Nathaniel Hawthorne, 1850)- El Palacio De La Medianoche / The Midnight Palace (Carlos Ruiz Zafón, 2011)- The Little Ghost (Otfried Preußler, 1966)- Kensuke's Kingdom (Michael Morpurgo, 1999)You can find our website with links to other content, merch, socials, etc at booksboys.com, and our full catalogue of podcasts for only $3/£2.50 at patreon.com/booksboys: Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 1, 202344 min

Ep 30Episode 30 (part 1): What We Read In March

 30!! The Podcast is 30 just like both Books Boys! Join Dean & PJ as we chat all about the books we read in March, and later get a surprise call-in from John Constable (john-constable-author.com)Books discussed include: - The Chanteuse From Cape Town (John Constable, 2023)- Henry Esmond (W.M. Thackeray, 1852)- The Cossacks (Leo Tolstoy, 1878)- The Scarlet Letter (Nathaniel Hawthorne, 1850)- El Palacio De La Medianoche / The Midnight Palace (Carlos Ruiz Zafón, 2011)- The Little Ghost (Otfried Preußler, 1966)- Kensuke's Kingdom (Michael Morpurgo, 1999)You can find our website with links to other content, merch, socials, etc at booksboys.com, and our full catalogue of podcasts for only $3/£2.50 at patreon.com/booksboys Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 1, 20231h 2m

Darkplace Dreamers: Episode 5

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 Originally released on patreon in March 2022. Get the latest episodes on patreon.com/booksboysJoin TheDean! & Darkplace Robert as they review another crazy episode of Garth Marenghi's DarkplaceEpisode 5: Scotch Mistbooksboys.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 22, 202328 min

Playboys Episode 10: Taming Of The Shrew

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Originally released on patreon in Feb 2022. Get the latest episodes at patreon.com/booksboysWe discuss the characters, themes, events, and morality of this controversial play, and PJ plays guitar. booksboys.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 15, 202350 min

Playboys Episode 9: A Winter's Tale

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 Originally published on patreon in Jan 2022, hear it now for free. Get all our latest episodes at patreon.com/booksboysJoin Dean & Alex as we review and discuss another play on the A-Level syllabus, albeit not one of our favs. booksboys.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 8, 20231h 1m

Ep 29Episode 29 (part 2) : What We Read In Feb

 Here we go! All our February reads! We finally managed to keep it concise this month. Hear reviews of what TheDean!, PJ, and Alfred read, and a call-in from author Martin Treanor (martintreanor.com).Books discussed include:- Marguerite De Valois / La Reine Margot (Alexandre Dumas, 1845)- Hide And Seek (Wilkie Collins, 1854)- The Logos Prophecy (Martin Treanor, 2023)- The Chanteuse From Cape Town (John Constable, 2023)- The Woods (Harlan Coben, 2007)- Beyond Psychology (Osho, 1988) At booksboys.com you can find links to our other projects, our social media, and our merch!For all of our other podcasts, including Playboys, head to patreon.com/booksboys Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 1, 202344 min

Ep 29Episode 29 (part 1): What We Read In Feb

 Here we go! All our February reads! We finally managed to keep it concise this month. Hear reviews of what TheDean!, PJ, and Alfred read, and a call-in from author Martin Treanor (martintreanor.com).Books discussed include:- Marguerite De Valois / La Reine Margot (Alexandre Dumas, 1845)- Hide And Seek (Wilkie Collins, 1854)- The Logos Prophecy (Martin Treanor, 2023)- The Chanteuse From Cape Town (John Constable, 2023)- The Woods (Harlan Coben, 2007)- Beyond Psychology (Osho, 1988) At booksboys.com you can find links to our other projects, our social media, and our merch!For all of our other podcasts, including Playboys, head to patreon.com/booksboys Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 1, 202347 min

Darkplace Dreamers Episode 4

Exactly 1 year ago TheDean! showed his friend Robert a crazy show called Garth Marenghi's Darkplace, and captured his reactions in a review podcast. All 6 episodes will now be released for free. For series 2 where Robert shows Dean The Sandman, check out patreon.com/booksboysEpisode 4: The Apes Of Wrath Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 22, 202333 min

Playboys Episode 8: Othello

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 Originally recorded in Dec 2021, and now being released for free, join Dean & Alex as they review another play from the A-Level syllabus, Othello. For the latest playboys eps: patreon.com/booksboys Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 15, 20231h 33m

Playboys Episode 7: Measure For Measure

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Originally recorded in Dec 2021, and the first episode with new co-host Playboy Alex, we will now tackle the 4 plays on the A-Level English Lit syllabus, starting with Measure For Measure.For the latest episodes of Playboys, check out patreon.com/booksboys Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 8, 20231h 1m

Ep 28Episode 28 (part 2): What We Read In January

 It's time for Episode 28, and Dean might have read a little too much! PJ gets excited for Michael Ende, Dean trashes Cormac McCarthy, and we have a surprise call-in from Peter Morris, co-author of The East German Spy Mistress. Books reviewed include:- Entremeses / entr'actes (Cervantes, 1615)- Novelas Ejemplares / exemplary novels (Cervantes, 1613)- The Road (Cormac McCarthy, 2006)- Rio Sonora (J. Reeder Archuleta, 2010)- Amor y Pedegogía / love and pedagogy (Miguel de Unamuno, 1902)- The Neverending Story / die unendliche geschichte (Michael Ende, 1979)- Lenchen's Secret / lenchens geheimnis (Michael Ende, 1991)- The East German Spy Mistress (Natalia Pastukhova w/ Peter Morris, 2022) -Garth Marenghi's Terrortome (Garth Marenghi, 2022)Visit us at booksboys.com for links ot other projects, music, merch, etc, and at patreon.com/booksboys for all our other shows! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 1, 202356 min

Ep 28Episode 28 (part 1): What We Read In January

 It's time for Episode 28, and Dean might have read a little too much! PJ gets excited for Michael Ende, Dean trashes Cormac McCarthy, and we have a surprise call-in from Peter Morris, co-author of The East German Spy Mistress. Books reviewed include:- Entremeses / entr'actes (Cervantes, 1615)- Novelas Ejemplares / exemplary novels (Cervantes, 1613)- The Road (Cormac McCarthy, 2006)- Rio Sonora (J. Reeder Archuleta, 2010)- Amor y Pedegogía / love and pedagogy (Miguel de Unamuno, 1902)- The Neverending Story / die unendliche geschichte (Michael Ende, 1979)- Lenchen's Secret / lenchens geheimnis (Michael Ende, 1991)- The East German Spy Mistress (Natalia Pastukhova w/ Peter Morris, 2022) -Garth Marenghi's Terrortome (Garth Marenghi, 2022)Visit us at booksboys.com for links ot other projects, music, merch, etc, and at patreon.com/booksboys for all our other shows! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 1, 20231h 11m

Ep 3Darkplace Dreamers Episode 3

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Exactly 1 year ago TheDean! showed his friend Robert a crazy show called Garth Marenghi's Darkplace, and captured his reactions in a review podcast. All 6 episodes will now be released for free.Since then, Robert showed Dean the netflix show The Sandman and got his reactions, which you can catch on patreon.com/booksboysepisode 3: skipper the eye child, this one is wildwarning: graphic scenes discussed Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 22, 202324 min

Ep 6Playboys Episode 6: Hamlet

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Originally released May 2021, join Dean & PJ as we review Hamletfor new episodes, it's patreon.com/booksboys Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 15, 202343 min

Ep 5Playboys Episode 5: Romeo & Juliet

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Originally released april 2021, Join Dean & PJ as we review the ultimate romancefor new episodes head to patreon.com/booksboys Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 8, 202350 min

Ep 27Episode 27: What We Read In December

Happy New Year from the Books Boys! Join Dean, PJ, and PJ's cuatrico as we end the year with our final reviews. We also get a surprise call-in from author Elma Linz Kanefield (elmalinzkanefield.com)Books discussed include:- The Hunchback Of Notre Dame (Victor Hugo, 1831)- La Celestina (Fernando de Rojas, 1499)- Don Juan (Gonzalo Torrente Ballester, 1963)- The El Paso Red Flame Gas Station (J. Reeder Archuleta, 2017)- Hamlet's Mirror (Elma Linz Kanefield, 2022)- The Dog That Nino Didn't Have / Het Hondje Dat Nino Niet Had (Edward Van de Vendel, 2013)- The Little Polar Bear/ Kleiner Eisbär, Wohin Fährst Du (Hans De Beer, 1987)- Little Polar Bear, I'll Be Back Soon (ibid. 1988)- The Face Of Another / Tanin No Kao (Kobo Abe, 1964)Music, Merch, and More at booksboys.comFor all our shows including Playboys and Darkplace Dreamers, head to patreon.com/booksboys Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 1, 20231h 30m

Ep 2Darkplace Dreamers Episode 2

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Exactly 1 year ago TheDean! showed his friend Robert a crazy show called Garth Marenghi's Darkplace, and captured his reactions in a review podcast. All 6 episodes will now be released for free.Since then, Robert showed Dean the netflix show The Sandman and got his reactions, which you can catch on patreon.com/booksboysHere is Episode 2: Hell Hath Fury Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 22, 202227 min

Ep 4PlayBoys Episode 4: As You Like It

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Originally released April 2021, Dean & PJ review As PJ Didn't Like ItGet the latest episodes on patreon.com/booksboys Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 15, 202224 min

Ep 3PlayBoys Episode 3: Comedy of Errors

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Originally released in April 2021, listen back to Dean & PJ reviewing Dean's fav Shakespeare play, The Comedy Of ErrorsGet the latest episodes on patreon.com/booksboys Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 8, 202221 min

Ep 26Episode 26 (part 1): What We Read In November

Welcome to Books Boys 26! This month is a stacked show with tons of books and 2 interviews!Dean has been travelling through time to read books set in the ancient world, and PJ has been reading lots of children's books, plus surprise call-ins by authors Lindsay Sealey (lindsaysealey.com) and J. Reeder Archuleta. Books discussed include:- The Best Good Horse (J. Reeder Archuleta, 2022)- Made For More (Lindsay Sealey, 2022)- Yo, Julia (Santiago Posteguillo, 2018)- Murder In The Garden of Socrates / Mord im Garten des Sokrates (Sascha Berst, 2008)- Acté (Alexandre Dumas, 1838)- The Golden Ass / The Metamorphoses of Lucian (Apuleius, C2nd AD)- Le Morte D'Arthur / Tales of King Arthur (Sir Thomas Malory, 1485; ed. Michael Senior, 1980)- Ask and it is Given: Learning to Manifest Your Desires (Esther and Jerry Hicks, 2005) - Where Are You Going? To See My Friend! (English and Japanese Edition) (Eric Carle and Kazuo Iwamura, 2003)- American Born Chinese (Gene Luen Yang, 2005) - Ray (Marianna Coppo, 2020) - Hair Love (Matthew A. Cherry and Vashti Harrison, 2019) - Cactus / Saboten (Yoko Kitami, 2005) - Hilda and the Troll (Luke Pearson, 2010, 2013) - A Boy Wants a Dinosaur (Hiawyn Oram and Satoshi Kitamura , 1990) - In the Attic (Hiawyn Oram and Satoshi Kitamura, 1984) - Me and my Cat? (Satoshi Kitamura, 1999) - When Sheep Cannot Sleep (Satoshi Kitamura, 1986) - I have a house / Yo Tengo Una Casa (Claudia Legnazzi, 2001) Check us out on booksboys.com and get all of our other podcasts like Playboys and Darkplace Dreamers at patreon.com/booksboysNEW T-SHIRTS AND MERCH ON BOOKSBOYS.COM Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 1, 20221h 7m

Episode 26 (part 2): What We Read In November

Welcome to Books Boys 26! This month is a stacked show with tons of books and 2 interviews!Dean has been travelling through time to read books set in the ancient world, and PJ has been reading lots of children's books, plus surprise call-ins by authors Lindsay Sealey (lindsaysealey.com) and J. Reeder Archuleta. Books discussed include:- The Best Good Horse (J. Reeder Archuleta, 2022)- Made For More (Lindsay Sealey, 2022)- Yo, Julia (Santiago Posteguillo, 2018)- Murder In The Garden of Socrates / Mord im Garten des Sokrates (Sascha Berst, 2008)- Acté (Alexandre Dumas, 1838)- The Golden Ass / The Metamorphoses of Lucian (Apuleius, C2nd AD)- Le Morte D'Arthur / Tales of King Arthur (Sir Thomas Malory, 1485; ed. Michael Senior, 1980)- Ask and it is Given: Learning to Manifest Your Desires (Esther and Jerry Hicks, 2005) - Where Are You Going? To See My Friend! (English and Japanese Edition) (Eric Carle and Kazuo Iwamura, 2003)- American Born Chinese (Gene Luen Yang, 2005) - Ray (Marianna Coppo, 2020) - Hair Love (Matthew A. Cherry and Vashti Harrison, 2019) - Cactus / Saboten (Yoko Kitami, 2005) - Hilda and the Troll (Luke Pearson, 2010, 2013) - A Boy Wants a Dinosaur (Hiawyn Oram and Satoshi Kitamura , 1990) - In the Attic (Hiawyn Oram and Satoshi Kitamura, 1984) - Me and my Cat? (Satoshi Kitamura, 1999) - When Sheep Cannot Sleep (Satoshi Kitamura, 1986) - I have a house / Yo Tengo Una Casa (Claudia Legnazzi, 2001) Check us out (and buy our new t-shirts!!) on booksboys.com and get all of our other podcasts like Playboys and Darkplace Dreamers at patreon.com/booksboys Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 30, 20221h 14m

Ep 1Darkplace Dreamers Episode 1

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Exactly 1 year ago TheDean! showed his friend Robert a crazy show called Garth Marenghi's Darkplace, and captured his reactions in a review podcast. All 6 episodes will now be released for free. Since then, they have sinceRobert showed Dean the netflix show The Sandman and got his reactions, which you can catch on patreon.com/booksboysHere is Episode 1: Once Upon A Beginning Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 22, 202224 min