Book Cheat
Do Go On Media
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.
Episodes
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Dec 8, 2025 • 1h 34min
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.
Nov 24, 2025 • 1h 12min
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.
Nov 10, 2025 • 1h 43min
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.
Jun 17, 2025 • 1h 25min
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.
Jun 3, 2025 • 1h 54min
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.
May 20, 2025 • 1h 42min
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.
May 6, 2025 • 1h 53min
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.
Apr 15, 2025 • 1h 26min
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.
Apr 1, 2025 • 1h 21min
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.
Mar 18, 2025 • 1h 2min
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.
