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Apr 21, 2021 • 1h 29min

57 - Poetry Cheat - Wordsworth, Dickinson & Banjo Patterson (with Cass Paige and Joel Zammit)

On this episode of Book Cheat, Dave has read some poetry. It’s time for the first ever episode of Poetry Cheat. Hearing poems from 19th Century greats William Wordsworth, Emily Dickinson and Banjo Paterson is Cass Paige and Joel Zammit from Sanspants Radio.The poems covered include “I Wandered Lonely As A Cloud” (Daffodils) by Williams Wordsworth, “Because I Could Not Stop For Death” by Emily Dickinson and Clancy Of The Overflow by Banjo Paterson.Support Book Cheat on Patreon: www.patreon.com/DoGoOnPodSuggest a book for Dave to cheat: https://goo.gl/jxMdiW To get in contact, email bookcheatpod@gmail.com or follow the show via the links below:Twitter: @BookCheatPodInstagram: @BookCheatPodFacebook: @BookCheatPodListen to Dave's other podcast Do Go On:https://dogoonpod.com/ Listen to Plumbing The Death Star, D&D is For Nerds, Thumb Cramps, Shut Up A Second and many more podcasts:https://www.sanspantsradio.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Apr 6, 2021 • 1h 6min

56 - Pygmalion (with Michelle Brasier and Ben Russell)

On this episode of Book Cheat Dave has read Pygmalion. Hearing all about George Bernard Shaw's classic play that was later adapted into My Fair Lady is Michelle Brasier and Ben Russell. This episode was recorded live at The European Bier Cafe in Melbourne.Support Book Cheat on Patreon: www.patreon.com/DoGoOnPodSuggest a book for Dave to cheat: https://goo.gl/jxMdiW To get in contact, email bookcheatpod@gmail.com or follow the show via the links below:Twitter: @BookCheatPodInstagram: @BookCheatPodFacebook: @BookCheatPodCheck out Michelle's MICF show Average Bear:https://www.comedyfestival.com.au/2021/shows/michelle-brasierListen to Ben Russell's podcast The Grub:https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-grub/id1445119286 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Mar 16, 2021 • 1h 23min

55 - Lord Of The Flies (with Sami Shah and Jack Druce)

Comedians Sami Shah and Jack Druce join the host to discuss 'Lord Of The Flies'. They explore the power struggles, group dynamics, and tragic moments within the novel. The conversation leads to a humorous anecdote about a vegan fast food chain and ends with reflections on book influence and comedy show promotions.
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Mar 2, 2021 • 1h 28min

54 - Oroonoko by Aphra Behn (with Naomi Higgins and Hum Mahbub)

On this episode of Book Cheat Dave has read Aphra Behn's 1688 novel Oroonoko. Joining Dave to hear about what is often cited as one of the first novels written in English are two of the creators of 'Why Are You Like This', Naomi Higgins and Hum Mahbub.Support Book Cheat on Patreon: www.patreon.com/DoGoOnPodSuggest a book for Dave to cheat: https://goo.gl/jxMdiW To get in contact, email bookcheatpod@gmail.com or follow the show via the links below:Twitter: @BookCheatPodInstagram: @BookCheatPodFacebook: @BookCheatPod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Feb 16, 2021 • 1h 34min

53 - The Grapes Of Wrath Part Two (with Andy Matthews and Alasdair Tremblay-Birchall

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.
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Feb 1, 2021 • 1h 24min

52 - The Grapes Of Wrath Part One (with Andy Matthews and Alasdair Tremblay-Birchall)

On this episode of Book Cheat Dave has read The Grapes Of Wrath by John Steinbeck. Hearing Dave talk all about the first half of what is often cited as one of the great American novels is Andy Matthews and Alasdair Tremblay-Birchall from The Pop Test and Two In The Think Tank.Support Book Cheat on Patreon: www.patreon.com/DoGoOnPodSuggest a book for Dave to cheat: https://goo.gl/jxMdiW To get in contact, email bookcheatpod@gmail.com or follow the show via the links below:Twitter: @BookCheatPodInstagram: @BookCheatPodFacebook: @BookCheatPodListen to Andy and Al's new science radio show/podcast The Pop Test:https://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/the-pop-test/Listen to The Two In The Think Tank podcast:https://www.planetbroadcasting.com/our-shows/two-in-the-think-tank/ But tickets to Andy and Al's show Teleport at the Melbourne Comedy Festival:https://www.comedyfestival.com.au/2021/shows/teleport Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Dec 8, 2020 • 1h 39min

51 - Hercule Poirot and The Adventure Of The Christmas Pudding (with Matt Stewart and Evan Munro-Smith)

On this episode of Book Cheat, Dave has read Agatha Christie's detective classic, The Adventure Of The Christmas Pudding. Joining Dave to hear all about the world famous detective Hercule Poirot is Matt Stewart and Evan Munro-Smith.Support Book Cheat on Patreon: www.patreon.com/DoGoOnPodSuggest a book for Dave to cheat: https://goo.gl/jxMdiW To get in contact, email bookcheatpod@gmail.com or follow the show via the links below:Twitter: @BookCheatPodInstagram: @BookCheatPodFacebook: @BookCheatPodListen to Matt on Do Go On:www.dogoonpod.comMatt and Evan on Prime Mates:https://www.planetbroadcasting.com/our-shows/prime-mates/Watch Evan on Gamey Gamey Game:https://gameygame.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Nov 17, 2020 • 1h 38min

50 - Medea (with Nick Capper and Jack Druce)

On this episode of Book Cheat, Dave has read Euripides play, Medea. Joining him to hear about this Ancient Greek classic are comedians Nick Capper and Jack Druce.Support Book Cheat on Patreon: www.patreon.com/DoGoOnPodSuggest a book for Dave to cheat: https://goo.gl/jxMdiW To get in contact, email bookcheatpod@gmail.com or follow the show via the links below:Twitter: @BookCheatPodInstagram: @BookCheatPodFacebook: @BookCheatPodListen to Nick Capper on The Phone Hacks:https://www.nearly.com.au/the-phone-hacks/Follow Jack Druce on Twitter:https://twitter.com/jackdruce Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Nov 3, 2020 • 1h 34min

49 - The Call Of Cthulhu (with Jess Perkins and Matt Stewart)

On this episode of Book Cheat, Dave has read H.P. Lovecraft's 'The Call Of Cthulhu.' Joining him talk all about this classic horror tale are Matt Stewart and Jess Perkins from the Do Go On podcast.Listen to episode 262 of Do Go On all about H.P. Lovecraft and The Cthulhu Mythos, to learn more about the author:https://play.acast.com/s/do-go-onSupport Book Cheat on Patreon: www.patreon.com/DoGoOnPodSuggest a book for Dave to cheat: https://goo.gl/jxMdiW To get in contact, email bookcheatpod@gmail.com or follow the show via the links below:Twitter: @BookCheatPodInstagram: @BookCheatPodFacebook: @BookCheatPodListen to Matt on the Prime Mates:https://play.acast.com/s/prime-mates/Follow Jess on Instagram and get her 10k followers:https://www.instagram.com/jessperkins/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Oct 20, 2020 • 1h 32min

48 - A Streetcar Named Desire (with Michelle Brasier and Ben Russell)

Michelle Brasier and Ben Russell join the host to discuss Tennessee Williams' play 'A Streetcar Named Desire'. They explore the atmospheric nature and social criticism of the play, as well as Blanche's bathing habits and Stanley's revelations. The chapter also touches on cheating in theater and a modern retelling film.

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