Do Nothing But Read
By The Modern Day Pirates
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Podcast Description
A young librarian is joined by a guy with hundreds of dollars in library late fees to discuss books and book culture.
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Episode 32: Guiltier Pleasure Books | In this volume, we talk about classy naked ladies, second breakfast, and stalking Neil Gaiman. Amanda and Brandon celebrate one year of podcast bookclubbing by returning to their first subject ever, guilty-pleasure books! Episode 32: Guiltier Pleasure Books Click here to vote for Emily Asbury in Neil Gaiman’s American Gods Audiobook Contest! You can vote [...] | 4/23/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Do Nothing But Read – Episode 31: Turn the Page and Cough | In this volume, we talk about a diet that’s not a diet, worrying about everything, and the sadness that is Borders. Amanda and Brandon discuss health books for the body and mind. Episode 31: Turn the Page and Cough Books in this Episode (click to buy): The 4-Hour Body: An Uncommon Guide to Rapid Fat-Loss, [...] | 4/3/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Do Nothing But Read – Episode 30: The Three Laws of Two and a Half Men | In this volume, we talk about humans being jerks, creepy teddy bear skins, and LeVar Burton. Amanda and Brandon discuss at length about two short stories that both randomly have a thread of humans mistreating non-humans. They also cover The Build-a-Bear workshop, The Nerdist Podcast, and Amanda’s first hand experience in the protests in Madison, Wisconsin. Episode [...] | 2/28/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Do Nothing But Read – Episode 28: This Book Property of Severus Snape | In this volume, we talk about terrible fonts, the correct pronunciation of Neanderthal, and Bob Dylan’s ghost writer. Amanda and Brandon talk about textbooks we actually enjoyed reading and just couldn’t sell back. Episode 28: This Book Property of Severus Snape Books in this Episode (click to buy): Introduction to Physical Anthropology 2011-2012 Edition Thinking [...] | 1/20/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Do Nothing But Read – Episode 27.5: Best Reads of 2010 | We wanted to do something different for this episode; we wanted to share our favorite books of the year with you. Amanda and Brandon read a selection of the best book they read in 2010 to prep for another great year of reading. Episode 27-5: Best Reads of 2010 Books in this Episode (click to [...] | 1/13/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Do Nothing But Read – Episode 27: Ghosts of Christmas Books | In this holly jolly volume, we talk about how child labor created Christmas, hotels that try to kill you, and creepy elves that watch your children. To continue our Christmas-themed month, Amanda and Brandon talk about Christmas stories with and about Ghosts including A Christmas Carol and The Shining. Episode 27: Ghosts of Christmas Books Books [...] | 12/19/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Do Nothing But Read – Episode 26: Looking Gift Books in the Mouth | On this volume, we talk about the presumptions of gift-giving, how Al Roker is wrong, and the genius of Sir Richard Branson. To start the Holiday shopping season, Brandon and Amanda talk about the art of buying books as gifts with some tips to find the best deal. We also talk about YouTube indie-band Pomplamoose [...] | 12/1/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Do Nothing But Read – Episode 25: Harry Potter | In this volume, we talk about how Harry is older than us, Wizards in America, and Killing Spider Man. Amanda and Brandon finally get to talk about Harry Potter in the longest/most magical Do Nothing But Read EVER! Episode 25: Harry Potter Books Mentioned In This Episode: Harry Potter Paperback Box Set (Books 1-7) Autobiography [...] | 11/23/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Do Nothing But Read – Episode 24: David Sedaris & Hipster Literature | On this volume, we talk about french speech impediments, elfin humorists, and wizard hormones. Amanda and Brandon continue their series on humor books after the Booktober break and discuss David Sedaris. Listen to This Episode: Episode 23: So Can You America Books Mentioned In This Episode: Me Talk Pretty One Day Holidays on Ice Naked [...] | 11/14/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Do Nothing But Read – Episode 23: So Can You, America | On this episode, we talk about naked Supreme Court Justices, meta-books, and Kanye West. Amanda and Brandon discuss the Daily Show’s books, America (the book) and I Am America and So Can You. Listen to This Episode: Episode 23: So Can You America Books Mentioned In This Episode The Daily Show with Jon Stewart Presents [...] | 11/4/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Do Nothing But Read – Episode 22: Stephen King, The Dude Myself | On this volume we talk about parenthetical italics, creepy hotels in Colorado, and everyone in New Zealand. Amanda and Brandon talk about Stephen King, focusing on the man himself and his writing style. Listen to This Episode: Episode 21: Scary Short Stories to Tell in the Dark Books Mentioned In This Episode The Shining Pet [...] | 10/29/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Do Nothing But Read – Episode 21: Scary Short Stories to Tell in the Dark | On this volume we talk about World of Warcraft Bosses, Playboy scary stories, and is Alfred E Numan the opposite of reading? Amanda and Brandon discuss Washington Irving’s The Legend of Sleepy Hollow and Richard Matheson’s Button, Button. Listen to This Episode: Episode 21: Scary Short Stories to Tell in the Dark Books Mentioned In [...] | 10/13/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Do Nothing But Read – Episode 20: Frankenstein… Facebook friend? | On this volume we talk about sexy romanians, pussy monsters, and lesbian vampires. Amanda and Brandon start Booktober, where they will be talking about different scary topics each week leading up to Halloween. This week, they are facing the classics, Dracula and Frankenstein. Listen to This Episode: Episode 20: Frankenstein… Facebook friend? Books in this [...] | 10/7/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Do Nothing But Read – Episode 19: The Humor Section Part I | On this volume we talk about Furry Lobsters, hobo museums, and Cute Bats. Amanda and Brandon talk about John Hodgman’s fake almanacs “The Areas of My Expertise” and “More Information Than You Require.” Listen to This Episode: Episode 17: An Immortal’s Guide to Sleeping with Mortals Books in this Episode: The Areas of My Expertise [...] | 9/23/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Do Nothing But Read – Episode 18: Not “On the Road” | On this volume we talk about Jew Fros, The Muppet Movie, and why publishers love Oprah. This week’s episode is all about books about the road, that all-american idea that a journey will solve all of someone’s problems. Listen to This Episode: Episode 17: An Immortal’s Guide to Sleeping with Mortals Books in this Episode: [...] | 9/11/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Do Nothing But Read – Episode 17: An Immortal’s Guide to Sleeping With Mortals | On this volume we talk about Sorority Slumber Parties, Evil mutant Toads, and a lot of Zombies. After spending and episode absolutely gushing over a book, Amanda and Brandon prove they are still fair and discuss books they hate! Listen to This Episode: Episode 17: An Immortal’s Guide to Sleeping with Mortals Books in this [...] | 8/27/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Do Nothing But Read – Episode 16: Scott Pilgrim VS The Podcast | On this special episode, Amanda and Brandon talk about Scott Pilgrim, Ramona Flowers, Kim Pine, and Wallace Wells. In one giant nerdy gush fest, your hosts talk about the Scott Pilgrim series of graphic novels and their new feature film adaption. Listen to This Episode: Episode 16: Scott Pilgrim VS The Podcast Books in this [...] | 8/20/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Do Nothing But Read – Episode 15: Truer Than True Tales | On this volume we talk about sexy and angry stewardesses, demon hunters, and Love in Indonesia. Join Amanda and Brandon as they talk about two non-fiction books that sound so fantastic, it is hard to believe they are true, yet they are! Listen to This Episode: Episode 15: Truer than True Tales Books in this [...] | 8/11/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Do Nothing But Read – Episode 14: Size Doesn’t Matter | On this volume we have long discussions about two short stories, “The Daemon Lover” by Shirley Jackson and “A Descent Into The Maelstrom” by Edgar Allen Poe. We also talk about 24 sailors, salty norwegians, and Barnes And Noble in the Clearance Bin. Listen to this episode: Episode 14: Size Doesn’t Matter Books in this Episode: [...] | 8/5/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Do Nothing But Read – Episode 13: Field of Screams | On this volume we talk about RL Stine, mysterious strangers, swamp hermits, and one hungry hamster. As this was our 13th episode, we thought we would talk about the writer who got the both of us hooked on horror at an early age, RL Stine. Listen to this episode: Episode 13: Field of Screams Books [...] | 7/29/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Do Nothing But Read – Episode 12: The Joy of Cooking Woodchucks | In this volume, Amanda and Brandon tackle cookbooks that are good readin’ and eatin’, making meatloaf for your pathetic reserve boyfriend, and cathedral construction. Recipes in this episode: Black Beans in Mango Sauce Savory Corn Cakes Gordon Ramsay’s Macaroni and Cheese Listen to this Episode: Episode 12: The Joy of Cooking Woodchuck Buy the Books in [...] | 7/22/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Do Nothing But Read – Episode 11: Autobiographies & Private Parts | In this episode, Amanda and Brandon talk about Autobiographies and Memoirs, Apples and Lady Gaga, and wife swapping. What is the difference between a autobiography and a memoir? Will Amanda ever like biographies? These questions answered and more. Listen to This Episode: Episode 11 Books in This Episode: Ron Jeremy: The Hardest (Working) Man in [...] | 7/8/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Do Nothing But Read – Episode 10: The C-Word, Classics! | In this episode, Amanda and Brandon tackle the classics. Like them or hate them, the classics are basically must-reads, but what exactly is a classic? Can Brandon say a certain word on a podcast? Is Little Women and Sex and the City the same thing? We also add a new chapter, book news! The Audible [...] | 7/1/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Do Nothing But Read – Episode 09: Special Edition, THE DAY | On this episode of Do Nothing But Read, Amanda and Brandon discuss Do Nothing But Read Day. DNBR Day is the holiday founded by Amanda where everyone throws all other things aside to finish that book they have had hanging around for months. | 6/24/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
| Total: 24 Episodes |
Customer Reviews
Could be smoother
While I do enjoy this podcast, I feel that this podcast could be a bit smoother. Also it is a bit annoying when one of the hosts is talking and the other host is chuckling or making noises; its very distracting.
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