Bec Petraitis, an Australian novelist, and Alasdair Tremblay-Birchall, a comedian, join the host to discuss Miles Franklin's classic Australian novel, My Brilliant Career. They explore topics such as Australian literature, film settings in Australian cinema, family dynamics of the protagonist, challenges of buying furniture, the protagonist's aspirations and encounters in Sydney, and the concept of love versus independence. The chapter also includes humorous anecdotes and advertisements.

Comedians Andy and Alasdair join Dave to discuss the conclusion of 'The Grapes of Wrath'. They talk about the struggles in Hooverville, life in a communal government camp, religious references in literature, and humorous anecdotes about battery evolution and inventive shenanigans.