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PODCAST

The Book Pile

Kellen Erskine and David Vance

A podcast where comedians tell you about books so you never have to read! (Now including fiction!) Kellen does standup; Dave writes ads; together they highlight lessons from the world’s best books--and some of the worst. New episode every Monday!

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34:31

Creativity, Inc. by Ed Catmull and Amy Wallace

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2021/03/22

In Creativity, Inc. the cofounder of Pixar teaches lessons about creativity -- such as, every animated movie should emotionally devastate a child. Plus, Kellen knows a shocking amount about box office numbers, and Dave has a sad story about almost meeting Ed Catmull.*To buy the book, Creativity, Inc, or listen to it free on Audible AND support the podcast, click here!https://amzn.to/3DEBVIf*TheBookPilePodcast@gmail.com*Kellen Erskine has appeared on Conan, Comedy Central, Jimmy Kimmel Live!, ...

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29:55

Born Standing Up by Steve Martin -- with guest...

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2021/03/15

In Born Standing Up, special guest Matthew Broussard discusses Steve Martin’s memoir and the many lessons from standup comedy. (Steve, Matthew, and Kellen have over 43 years of standup experience between them.) (Dave has 0 but he is a very nice boy.) Plus, Kellen talks about the worst time he made fun of an audience, and Dave tells a story about horse-racing, just to let you know his life is troubled.*To buy the book, Born Standing Up, or listen to it free on Audible AND support the podcast, ...

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26:44

THE ROAST OF: How to Win Friends and Influence People...

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2021/03/08

In How to Win Friends and Influence People, Dale Carnegie teaches you how to view other humans as objects you can manipulate to get what you want. (We aren't fans.) Come hear us roast it! Plus, Kellen talks about sneaking past a talkative neighbor, and Dave has some news about Charles Manson and the Nazis.*To buy the book, How to Win Friends and Influence People, or listen to it free on Audible AND support the podcast, click here!https://amzn.to/3Ok9Mv1*TheBookPilePodcast@gmail.com*Kellen Ers...

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32:57

Quiet by Susan Cain

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2021/03/01

In Quiet, Susan Cain discusses the ways in which society undervalues and stigmatizes introverts. (Don’t tell them they’re quiet, they hate that.) Plus, Kellen tells about life as an introverted comedian, and Dave just sorta remains his loud, extrovert self.*To buy the book, Quiet, or listen to it free on Audible AND support the podcast, click here!https://amzn.to/44TCwlk*TheBookPilePodcast@gmail.com*Kellen Erskine has appeared on Conan, Comedy Central, Jimmy Kimmel Live!, NBC's America's Got ...

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42:49

Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban--with guest...

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2021/02/22

Special guest Natalie Madsen joins to talk about the third Harry Potter book, and how to make your third creation just as successful as the first two (Nat has three kids). Plus Kellen airs his grievances with time travel, and Dave tells a sad story about Krispy Kreme.*To buy the book, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, or listen to it free on Audible AND support the podcast, click here!https://amzn.to/3rZIdQ2*Kellen Erskine has appeared on Conan, Comedy Central, Jimmy Kimmel Live!, NBC...

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36:15

Freakonomics by Stephen J. Dubner and Steven Levitt

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2021/02/15

In Freakonomics, we learn how economics can improve your daily life and help you achieve your goals. (Like Kellen’s goal of a good financial future for his kids, and Dave’s goal of joining the Federal Reserve’s Board of Governors.) Plus, Kellen talks about the things that will and won’t kill you, and Dave tells stories about comedians attacking dictators.*To buy the book, Freakonomics, or listen to it free on Audible AND support the podcast, click here!https://amzn.to/45bslID*Kellen Erskine h...

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28:03

Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen

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2021/02/08

In Pride and Prejudice, Jane Austen explores the challenge of finding love in a time when you weren't allowed to touch people. Plus, Kellen has strong feelings about the stakes in rom coms, and Dave loves Mrs. Bennet.*To buy the book, Pride and Prejudice, or listen to it free on Audible AND support the podcast, click here!https://amzn.to/3DKSt1a*Kellen Erskine has appeared on Conan, Comedy Central, Jimmy Kimmel Live!, NBC's America's Got Talent, and the Amazon Original Series "Inside Jokes." ...

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27:44

Outliers by Malcolm Gladwell

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2021/02/01

In Outliers, Malcolm Gladwell asks, what does it take to become the master of your field? His answer: thousands of hours of practice--plus being born in the right place at the right time to the right family. Plus, Dave knows stuff about hockey despite having all his teeth. And Kellen gets insulted by a taxi driver despite being in Canada.*To buy the book, Outliers, or listen to it free on Audible AND support the podcast, click here!https://amzn.to/3qg1qwx*Kellen Erskine has appeared on Conan,...

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30:36

Do You Talk Funny? by David Nihill with guest David...

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2021/01/25

In Do You Talk Funny?, Dave Nihill (our special guest!) went undercover, posing as a popular Irish standup comedian in order to get better at public speaking. Listen to his hilarious insights and stories, including truly crazy things he’s done in Colombia. Also, Dave has some retractions and Kellen cheats in a comedy competition.*To buy the book, Do You Talk Funny?, or listen to it free on Audible AND support the podcast, click here!https://amzn.to/3OF6rrJ

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18:53

Upstream by Dan Heath

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2021/01/21

In Upstream, Dan Heath teaches us how to solve problems before they happen. (Think, public health breakthroughs like vaccines, hand-washing, and killing baby Hitler.) Also, Dave has thoughts on nuclear bombs, and Kellen gets some negative feedback after a show.*To buy the book, Upstream, or listen to it free on Audible AND support the podcast, click here!https://amzn.to/3Qp5Onr

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29:40

Hamilton: The Revolution by Lin-Manuel Miranda and...

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2021/01/18

Kellen and Dave delve into the production and procrastination that went into creating the most ground-breaking musical of all time, as revealed in the book Hamilton, The Revolution. Plus, Dave tells a story of making unlikely friends at a live performance of Hamilton, and Kellen recalls a piercing heckle he received from the worst group of people to perform in front of: teenagers.*To buy the book, Hamilton, or listen to it free on Audible AND support the podcast, click here!https://amzn.to/3Q...

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35:54

The Old Man and the Sea--with guest Chad Daniels!--by...

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2021/01/14

Comedian Chad Daniels joins Kellen and Dave to discuss his favorite book, The Old Man and the Sea. It's a story of perseverance, purpose, and skill (and fishing). A skilled storyteller himself, Chad brings insights from having read the book every year for the past two decades. Plus he's just hilarious.Check out Chad's podcast Middle of Somewhere, with new episodes every Monday (but start from the beginning, it's the best).To buy the book, The Old Man and the Sea, or listen to it free on Audib...

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20:48

Bossypants by Tina Fey

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2021/01/11

In Bossypants, Tina Fey shares hilarious stories and creative lessons from SNL and 30 Rock. Kellen tells his own story of auditioning for SNL in New York. And Dave tells a story about mustard gas, just to bring down the vibe.*To buy the book, Bossypants, or listen to it free on Audible AND support the podcast, click here!https://amzn.to/3YzhB4Z

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24:19

Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets by J. K. Rowling

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2021/01/08

What can Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets by J.K. Rowling teach you about life? Turns out, lots of things. How to convince people to try solutions, how to create compelling mysteries, and the right way to free a house-elf. Plus, Kellen talks about breaking into Universal Studios, and Dave still knows too much about Harry Potter.*To buy the book, Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, or listen to it free on Audible AND support the podcast, click here!https://amzn.to/47sqh10

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21:46

The Power of Habit by Charles Duhigg

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2021/01/04

Just in time for the New Year, we discuss The Power of Habit, where Charles Duhigg teaches how to develop good habits (exercise, family dinner, saving money) and kick bad ones (podcasting). Plus, Kellen has strong feelings on rats and Dave takes a virtual exercise class.*To buy the book, The Power of Habit, or listen to it free on Audible AND support the podcast, click here!https://amzn.to/3DCBPB4

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27:04

Steve Jobs by Walter Isaacson

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2020/12/30

Steve Jobs changed the world of personal computing as a college dropout who wasn't a programmer, designer, engineer, or nice person. His biography is a fascinating look into the life of man who did acid and then created the most successful tech company in history. There is so much we can learn from someone with laser focus who pushed (pretty aggressively...) to create products at the intersection of art and technology. Also, Kellen talks about his confusing experience with the first iPhone; a...

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23:06

Originals by Adam Grant

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2020/12/28

Originals are people who reject the default and explore whether better options exist. In other words, if it weren't for originals, we wouldn't have Shakespeare, Beethoven, or the Lion King (the first one, hands down). So how do you come up with original ideas? We'll answer that question. We'll also answer the question of how many siblings Dave has (hint: it's too many). Plus Kellen tells the story of how he wrote the opening joke for his triumphant appearance on Conan.*To buy the book, Origin...

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27:09

Harry Potter and The Sorcerer's Stone by J.K. Rowling

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2020/12/21

Kellen and Dave share their favorite creative lessons from Joanne Kathleen Rowling’s unbelievably well-crafted debut novel, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone. Plus, Kellen tells a story about meeting Robin Williams for the first time. Also, Dave knows way too much about Harry Potter, and Kellen lets him know several times.*To buy the book, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, or listen to it free on Audible AND support the podcast, click here!https://amzn.to/3Yhc82s*TheBookPilePodcast@g...

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19:29

Nine Pints by Rose George

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2020/12/15

Nine Pints by Rose George is a book about blood, and the role it plays in medicine, the economy, and daily life. Also, if you want to buy some, we can hook you up. Kellen talks about his worst show on a cruise ship, and Dave tells of an encounter with a sick goat.*To buy the book, Nine Pints, or listen to it free on Audible AND support the podcast, click here!https://amzn.to/3rUJibZ

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21:23

Made to Stick by Chip and Dan Heath

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2020/12/10

Want to create messages that no one will ever forget? (But you don’t like sending nudes?) Made to Stick by Chip Heath and Dan Heath teaches principles for spreading messages in a way people remember. Plus, Dave tells stories from making viral ads, and Kellen talks about his two-episode stint on America's Got Talent.*To buy the book, Made to Stick, or listen to it free on Audible AND support the podcast, click here!https://amzn.to/45boISX

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