Don't call it a book club.

Dan goes off the grid (11:00 to skip). Turns out Bobbie has fallen for the propaganda, and Avasarala is a terrible boss. Taste your soup before you add salt, folks! Special thanks to VOLO for the intro and outro music.

Dan learns the rules of basketball (9:35 to skip), then we give our takes on the first episode of The Expanse TV show (up to 23:15, then book talk). Now we know the key to being a powerful politician: distracting snacks. Now that we're in space it's time to establish Grenade-free zones, and can anyone tell us what even is Ganymede?! Special thanks to VOLO for the intro and outro music.

Luke and Dan complain about modern life (08:30 to skip). Fred is either a lucky idiot or a tactical genius and there is no room for error. Also, how about we bring it on back? I know a lot is going on right now, but we would all love if you could just bring it on back. Anybody got those keys so we can bring it on back? Special thanks to VOLO for the intro and outro music.

Turns out the teens are alright (6:25 to skip). Our crew needs to get some hobbies and stop being bored all the time. Holden is not to blame but the guy sure does have a talent for public speaking. And don't worry, Dan did come prepared with a fun space fact. Special thanks to VOLO for the intro and outro music.

You accepting cookies or naw? (09:02 to skip) Luke and Dan do flesh talk and we get taken to office hours a few times this episode. Luke needs better food and Dan gives himself homework. Special thanks to VOLO for the intro and outro music.

Just a heads up before you get into this one, we had a little recording issue so Dan's audio is a little off. Dan tells us how he turned into a bead boi (13:15 to skip). Everybody knows you can't summon a serpent and not expect it to backfire, and we're excited to hear more about a one-person pirate crew. Next week we're starting Leviathan Wakes by "James S. A. Corey!" Special thanks to VOLO for the intro and outro music.

Luke hits us with the hottest of snack takes. But actually he is very right (7:21 to skip). Luke is getting ready to level up and Dan wants someone to start blasting. Luke also tells on himself vis-a-vis bone magic. Special thanks to VOLO for the intro and outro music.

Chefs are artists and it's immoral to tweak their creations (9:40 to skip). Kell is a big ol' dummy who is too scared to leave his hometown, but at least he doesn't cut his palm. Also, maybe we should rename the pod Accidental Pirates? Special thanks to VOLO for the intro and outro music.

Luke and Dan wrap up The Bone Ships by talking about modern art and the means of production. Dan gloats about his called shot, and Luke gets hyped about magic birds. Join the boys in the big meeting room, its time for some macroeconomics talk on the pod. Finally, ship health bars: worth it? Special thanks to VOLO for the intro and outro music.

We're not ready to leave Christmas behind quite yet (11:30 to skip). All we want is a new big windy bird best friend, but Lucky Meas isn't helping. And while the clothes made of fish skin are uncomfy, they sure are stylish. Special thanks to VOLO for the intro and outro music.

Get ready for a discussion about thick drinks and child ghosts. Are these pirates too harsh or not harsh enough with their punishments? Luke and Dan honestly can't tell. Also, someone needs to get these pirates PFDs ASAP! Special thanks to VOLO for the intro and outro music.

Luke joins the truck club (8:00 to skip). Science talk is back and we've got a big mass balance problem to solve. Our boy John gets into the holiday spirit and finally figures out what a friend is. We're taking a couple weeks off, but stay tuned for the next book. Happy holidays everyone! Special thanks to VOLO for the intro and outro music.

Dan gets bullied by his local beekeeper (15:00 to skip). Folks, these alternate dimensions are seeing some pretty messed up stuff, right? Despite that we're willing to risk it if there's magic involved. Special thanks to VOLO for the intro and outro music.

Why you don't mess with Thanksgiving dishes (16:30 to skip). This episode starts off with some pretty classic Luke and Dan joking around and then quickly turns into the Dunk on David hour. Special thanks to VOLO for the intro and outro music.

Introducing: gray cousins (10:50 to skip). The drama is peak and the cringe is ripe. Luke does a significant amount of backpedaling in this ep. Also is Druss too cool? He feels a little too cool. Special thanks to VOLO for the intro and outro music.

Dan is back on the fairgrounds, what will he find this time? (12:20 to skip) Thank god Cosca is back and he might just be a wizard. Jinxes make a big comeback and we need help coming up with some new idioms. Happy turkey day everyone! Next week we're starting Legend by David Gemmell. Special thanks to VOLO for the intro and outro music.

All the college football fans that listen to the pod, this warmup is for you (12:20 to skip). Shivers needs a confidence boost, and we've got some business advice for low level assassins. Day needs to spend some more time in the lab... you guys aren't tired of our chemistry rants, right? Special thanks to VOLO for the intro and outro music.

Honestly, this warmup rant is all over the place (11:50 to skip). Does everyone in the North need to do a big group therapy session? Cause it seems like they definitely need a talk. Speaking of guys who need therapy, Joe needs to talk to someone about his hatred for oatmeal. Also, you will not find bigger fans of Cosca anywhere than on this pod. This guy is an absolute legend and deserves the best. Special thanks to VOLO for the intro and outro music.

We're standing up for everyone's right to not text back (14:20 to skip). It's time for a new addition to our most hated characters list, welcome to the club Mr. Howard! Even the worst world takeover by an eldritch horror will be ok as long as you have prep time. Next week we're reading the first third of Best Served Cold by Joe Abercrombie! Special thanks to VOLO for the intro and outro music.

Luke reminds us that while ball is life, sometimes life is not ball (9:06 to skip). Hitting Lovecraft with a classic compliment sandwich. A nice, tall compliment sandwich. Also what does it truly mean to grift? Special thanks to VOLO for the intro and outro music.