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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.

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August 18 · 1 hr 18 min
134 - The Little Prince (with Amy Ruffle and Tim Hewitt)
On this episode of Book Cheat Dave has read The Little Prince by French writer Antoine de Saint-Exupéry. Joining this week to hear about what is one of the best selling books of all time is Amy Ruffle and Tim Hewitt. Synopsis starts at approx: 21:28 See Do Go On in Canada, September 2026: https://dogoonpod.com/live-shows/ See Book Cheat live at the Cheerful Earful Podcast Festival 2026 (live in person or stream online): https://www.tickettailor.com/events/cheerfulearfulaus/2280159 Suggest a book for Dave to cheat: https://forms.gle/zj9DHBCFMuevS4VC6 Support Book Cheat and Do Go On on Patreon: www.patreon.com/DoGoOnPod Instagram: @bookcheatpod Facebook: @bookcheatpod Twitter: @bookcheatpod Check 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.
August 4 · 1 hr 43 min
133 - Anne of Green Gables (with Claire Hooper and Matt Stewart)
On this episode of Book Cheat Dave has read Anne of Green Gables. Hearing all about Lucy Maud Montgomery's Canadian classic is Claire Hooper and Matt Stewart. Synopsis starts at approx: 23:40 See Claire in Edinburgh: https://www.edfringe.com/tickets/whats-on/claire-hooper-fun-show-xx See Do Go On in Canada, September 2026: https://dogoonpod.com/live-shows/ Suggest a book for Dave to cheat: https://forms.gle/zj9DHBCFMuevS4VC6 Support Book Cheat and Do Go On on Patreon: www.patreon.com/DoGoOnPod Instagram: @bookcheatpod Facebook: @bookcheatpod Twitter: @bookcheatpod Check 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.
July 21 · 1 hr 29 min
132 - Candide (with Matt Stewart and Sonia Di Iorio)
On this episode of Book Cheat Dave has read Candide (or Optimism) by French philosopher Voltaire. Hearing all about this fast paced satirical romp is Matt Stewart and Sonia Di Iorio. Synopsis starts at approx: 18:44 Suggest a book for Dave to cheat: https://forms.gle/zj9DHBCFMuevS4VC6 Support Book Cheat and Do Go On on Patreon: www.patreon.com/DoGoOnPod Instagram: @bookcheatpod Facebook: @bookcheatpod Twitter: @bookcheatpod Check 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.
July 7 · 1 hr 40 min
131 - The Big Sleep (with Kate Dehnert and Marcel Blanch-de Wilt)
On this episode of Book Cheat Dave has read 'The Big Sleep' by Raymond Chandler. Hearing all about the debut appearance of hardboiled detective Philip Marlowe is Kate Dehnert and Marcel Blanch-de Wilt. Synopsis starts at approx: 19:48 Suggest a book for Dave to cheat: https://forms.gle/zj9DHBCFMuevS4VC6 Support Book Cheat and Do Go On on Patreon: www.patreon.com/DoGoOnPod See Marcel's improv show 'The Newlyweds' live in London on July 23, 2026: https://shows.thefreeassociation.co.uk/fa-shows/the-newlyweds?date=235 See Kate's show Echo at the Edinburgh Fringe, August 2026: https://www.edfringe.com/tickets/whats-on/kate-dehnert-echo See Kate's show Echo at the Soho Theatre in London, September 14-18, 2026: https://sohotheatre.com/events/kate-dehnert-echo/ Instagram: @bookcheatpod Facebook: @bookcheatpod Twitter: @bookcheatpod Check 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.
June 16 · 1 hr 35 min
130 - Harold Pinter's The Birthday Party (with Cass Paige and Hayden Bleechmore)
On this episode of Book Cheat Dave has read The Birthday Party. Hearing all about Harold Pinter's classic play is Cass Paige and Hayden Bleechmore from Shut Up A Second. The play's opening scene starts at approx: 16:05 Content warning: The play has references to sexual assault. Suggest a book for Dave to cheat: https://forms.gle/zj9DHBCFMuevS4VC6 Support Book Cheat and Do Go On on Patreon: www.patreon.com/DoGoOnPo Instagram: @bookcheatpod Facebook: @bookcheatpod Twitter: @bookcheatpod Check 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.
June 2 · 1 hr 29 min
129 - The Sun Also Rises (with Josh Earl and Bec Petraitis)
On this episode of Book Cheat Dave has read The Sun Also Rises by Ernest Hemingway. Hearing all about what many call the author's greatest work is Josh Earl and Bec Petraitis. Book's summary starts at approx: 16:10 Suggest a book for Dave to cheat: https://forms.gle/zj9DHBCFMuevS4VC6 Support Book Cheat and Do Go On on Patreon: www.patreon.com/DoGoOnPo Instagram: @bookcheatpod Facebook: @bookcheatpod Twitter: @bookcheatpod Check 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 19 · 1 hr 44 min
128 - I Who Have Never Known Men (with Cass Paige and Jackson Baly)
On this episode of Book Cheat Dave has read I Who Have Never Known Men. Hearing all about Jacqueline Harpman's quietly devestating masterpiece is Jackson Baly and Cass Paige. Book's opening starts at approx: 13:56 Content warning for the book discussed: confinement, abuse, suicide, assisted suicide, illness and grief. Suggest a book for Dave to cheat: https://forms.gle/zj9DHBCFMuevS4VC6 Support Book Cheat and Do Go On on Patreon: www.patreon.com/DoGoOnPo Instagram: @bookcheatpod Facebook: @bookcheatpod Twitter: @bookcheatpod Check 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 5 · 1 hr 17 min
127 - Sherlock Holmes, The Valley of Fear: Part Two (with Nick Mason and Matt Stewart)
On this episode of Book Cheat Dave has read The Valley of Fear. Hearing all about Part Two (The Scowrers) of Arthur Conan Doyle's Sherlock Holmes classic is Nick Mason from The Weekly Planet and Matt Stewart from Do Go On. To get the full low down on part one, listen to episode 126. Suggest a book for Dave to cheat: https://forms.gle/zj9DHBCFMuevS4VC6 Support Book Cheat and Do Go On on Patreon: www.patreon.com/DoGoOnPo Instagram: @bookcheatpod Facebook: @bookcheatpod Twitter: @bookcheatpod Check 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.
April 28 · 1 hr 9 min
126 - Sherlock Holmes, The Valley of Fear: Part One (with Nick Mason and Matt Stewart)
On this episode of Book Cheat Dave has read The Valley of Fear. Hearing all about Part One (The Tragedy of Birlstone) of Arthur Conan Doyle's Sherlock Holmes classic is Nick Mason from The Weekly Planet and Matt Stewart from Do Go On. Suggest a book for Dave to cheat: https://forms.gle/zj9DHBCFMuevS4VC6 Support Book Cheat and Do Go On on Patreon: www.patreon.com/DoGoOnPo Instagram: @bookcheatpod Facebook: @bookcheatpod Twitter: @bookcheatpod Check 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.
March 17 · 1 hr 40 min
125 - Death of a Salesman (with Jess Perkins and Ben Russell)
On this episode of Book Cheat Dave has read Death of a Salesman. Hearing all about Arthur Miller's classic 1949 play is Jess Perkins and Ben Russell. Suggest a book for Dave to cheat: https://forms.gle/zj9DHBCFMuevS4VC6 Support Book Cheat and Do Go On on Patreon: www.patreon.com/DoGoOnPo Instagram: @bookcheatpod Facebook: @bookcheatpod Twitter: @bookcheatpod Check 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.
February 17 · 1 hr 49 min
124 - On The Road (with Urvi Majumdar and Cameron James)
On this episode of Book Cheat Dave has read On The Road. Hearing all about Jack Kerouac's Beat Generation classic is Urvi Majumdar and Cameron James. Suggest a book for Dave to cheat: https://forms.gle/zj9DHBCFMuevS4VC6 Support Book Cheat and Do Go On on Patreon: www.patreon.com/DoGoOnPo Instagram: @bookcheatpod Facebook: @bookcheatpod Twitter: @bookcheatpod Check 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.
February 3 · 43 min
123 - Katherine Mansfield's The Garden Party (with AJ)
On this episode of Book Cheat Dave has read Katherine Mansfield's classic short story, The Garden Party. Joining Dave for this New Zealand/Aotearoa special is AJ from Cult Popture. Suggest a book for Dave to cheat: https://forms.gle/zj9DHBCFMuevS4VC6 Support Book Cheat and Do Go On on Patreon: www.patreon.com/DoGoOnPo Instagram: @bookcheatpod Facebook: @bookcheatpod Twitter: @bookcheatpod Check 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.
January 20 · 1 hr 14 min
122 - The Third Policeman (with Jackson Baly and Adam Carnevale)
On this episode of Book Cheat Dave has read The Third Policeman by Irish writer Flann O'Brien. Hearing all about this absurd comic classic is Jackson Baly and Adam Carnevale from Sanspants Radio. Suggest a book for Dave to cheat: https://forms.gle/zj9DHBCFMuevS4VC6 Support Book Cheat and Do Go On on Patreon: www.patreon.com/DoGoOnPo Instagram: @bookcheatpod Facebook: @bookcheatpod Twitter: @bookcheatpod Check 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.
Dec 16, 2025 · 1 hr
121 - Truman Capote's A Christmas Memory (with Sammy Petersen and Georgia Love)
On this episode of Book Cheat Dave has read Truman Capote's A Christmas Memory. Hearing all about this sentimental but beautifully written Christmas short story is Sammy Petersen and Georgia Love from Not Another Crime Podcast. Merry Christmas everyone! Suggest a book for Dave to cheat: https://forms.gle/zj9DHBCFMuevS4VC6 Support Book Cheat and Do Go On on Patreon: www.patreon.com/DoGoOnPo Instagram: @bookcheatpod Facebook: @bookcheatpod Twitter: @bookcheatpod Check 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.
Dec 8, 2025 · 1 hr 34 min
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/DoGoOnPo Instagram: @bookcheatpod Facebook: @bookcheatpod Twitter: @bookcheatpod Check 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 · 1 hr 11 min
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/DoGoOnPo Instagram: @bookcheatpod Facebook: @bookcheatpod Twitter: @bookcheatpod Check 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 · 1 hr 43 min
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/DoGoOnPo Instagram: @bookcheatpod Facebook: @bookcheatpod Twitter: @bookcheatpod Check 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 · 1 hr 25 min
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/DoGoOnPo Instagram: @bookcheatpod Facebook: @bookcheatpod Twitter: @bookcheatpod Check 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 · 1 hr 54 min
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/DoGoOnPo Instagram: @bookcheatpod Facebook: @bookcheatpod Twitter: @bookcheatpod Check 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 · 1 hr 41 min
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/DoGoOnPo Instagram: @bookcheatpod Facebook: @bookcheatpod Twitter: @bookcheatpod Check 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.

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