Jess Perkins

On this episode of Book Cheat Dave has read Animal Farm. Hearing all about George Orwell's classic allegory of the Russian revolution is Jess Perkins and Matt Stewart from Do Go On.Book Cheat live: https://dogoonpod.com/live-shows/ Dave at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival: https://linktr.ee/davewarneke Jess at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival: https://www.comedyfestival.com.au/2023/shows/almost-maybe Matt at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival: https://www.comedyfestival.com.au/2023/shows/ding Support Book Cheat and Do Go On on Patreon: www.patreon.com/DoGoOnPodSuggest a book for Dave to cheat: https://forms.gle/zj9DHBCFMuevS4VC6 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join Matt Stewart and Jess Perkins, co-hosts of the Do Go On podcast, as they delve into Douglas Adams' sci-fi classic, The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy. They explore the whimsical absurdities of the story, including the peculiarities of Vogon poetry and the existential musings of Marvin the depressed robot. The discussion also touches on the significance of towels, the infamous answer to life being 42, and the hilarity of improbability drives. With plenty of pop-culture references and humorous commentary, this conversation is a delightful journey through a beloved literary universe.

Jess Perkins from Do Go On and Naomi Higgins from Batch Bitch join Dave to discuss Shirley Jackson's 'The Lottery.' The hosts explore themes of conformity, mob rule, and tradition in the story. They also touch on the controversy and backlash surrounding the publication. In addition, they share their excitement for reviewing a reality TV show called Kid Rock where children build a hospital in a third world country with no supervision.