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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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15:06

Boy: Tales of Childhood, by Roald Dahl

The Book Pile ·

2023/11/14

JOIN OUR NEW PATREON FOR BoNuS EPISODES!https://www.patreon.com/TheBookPile*This week Kellen discusses (with himself) an autobiography by Roald Dahl, who of course wrote Matilda, The BFG, The Twits, The Witches, and one novel that actually wasn't terrifying for children about a chocolate factory (the 1971 film took care of that...).*If this book sounds interesting to you AND you want to support the podcast, click here to purchase it in paperback, Kindle, or listen to it on Audible for free! (...

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44:30

Trick Mirror, by Jia Tolentino

The Book Pile ·

2023/11/08

FOR TICKETS TO OUR LIVE SHOWS ON NOVEMBER 11th!For FREE tickets use promo code "LETSIMPROV"Tickets for 7pm show: The Roast of the novelization of Star Wars: The Force Awakens, by Alan Dean Fosterhttps://www.improvbroadway.com/events/7-pm-improv-comedy-special-live-taping-at-the-hive-collaborative-not-the-improvbroadway-theater-2-4Tickets for 9:30pm show: The Roast of Angels and Demons, by Dan Brownhttps://www.improvbroadway.com/events/9-30-pm-improv-comedy-special-live-taping-at-the-hive-coll...

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14:13

A Patreon BONUS Episode!

The Book Pile ·

2023/11/06

Our next official episode will come out tomorrow when we cover the book Trick Mirrors by Jia Tolentino. So for now, enjoy last week's BONUS episode (Mini-Episode #12) from the Patreon! And consider joining the Patreon for access to ALL of our bonus episodes!Join here!https://www.patreon.com/TheBookPileFOR TICKETS TO OUR LIVE SHOWS ON NOVEMBER 11th!Click here!Tickets for 7pm show: The Roast of the novelization of Star Wars: The Force Awakens, by Alan Dean Fosterhttps://www.improvbroadway....

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15:07

Start Ugly, by David DuChemin

The Book Pile ·

2023/10/31

FOR TICKETS TO OUR LIVE SHOWS ON NOVEMBER 11th!Click here!Tickets for 7pm show: The Roast of the novelization of Star Wars: The Force Awakens, by Alan Dean Fosterhttps://www.improvbroadway.com/events/7-pm-improv-comedy-special-live-taping-at-the-hive-collaborative-not-the-improvbroadway-theater-2-4Tickets for 9:30pm show: The Roast of Angels and Demons, by Dan Brownhttps://www.improvbroadway.com/events/9-30-pm-improv-comedy-special-live-taping-at-the-hive-collaborative-not-the-improvbroadway-...

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34:36

Sphere, by Michael Crichton

The Book Pile ·

2023/10/23

FOR TICKETS TO OUR LIVE SHOWS ON NOVEMBER 11th!Click here!Tickets for 7pm show: The Roast of the novelization of Star Wars: The Force Awakens, by Alan Dean Fosterhttps://www.improvbroadway.com/events/7-pm-improv-comedy-special-live-taping-at-the-hive-collaborative-not-the-improvbroadway-theater-2-4Tickets for 9:30pm show: The Roast of Angels and Demons, by Dan Brownhttps://www.improvbroadway.com/events/9-30-pm-improv-comedy-special-live-taping-at-the-hive-collaborative-not-the-improvbroadway-...

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6:51

4 Big Announcements! (7 total!)

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2023/10/17

JOIN OUR NEW PATREON FOR BoNuS EPISODES!https://www.patreon.com/TheBookPileKellen lists off 7 big announcements (three BIG big announcements).

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19:20

RANKED: The Top 7 Scariest Books (to Kellen...)

The Book Pile ·

2023/10/10

JOIN OUR NEW PATREON FOR BoNuS EPISODES!https://www.patreon.com/TheBookPileToday Kellen lists the books that have scared him the most from the time he was a child up until this year (please don't make fun of him...). It's Halloween month! Or "pumpkin harvest month" or whatever it is you're most comfortable saying about October...At the very least, we can all agree that it's the tenth month of the year, so it's only fitting that we talk about ghosts.*If any of the books on this episode spark y...

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39:13

The Office: An Oral History, by Andy Greene

The Book Pile ·

2023/10/03

JOIN OUR NEW PATREON FOR BoNuS EPISODES!https://www.patreon.com/TheBookPileJim and Pam. Dunder Mifflin. “That’s what she said.” These are just a few of the phrases we’re putting in this description to really maximize SEO. Join us as we cover the history of one of the greatest sitcoms of all time. Plus, Kellen flubs the title of one of the most famous novels in the world, and Dave doesn't let it go.*If you want to support the podcast and buy The Office: The Untold Story of the Greatest Sitcom ...

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4:20

NEXT EPISODE COMES OUT TOMORROW OCT 3RD!

The Book Pile ·

2023/10/02

JOIN OUR NEW PATREON FOR BoNuS EPISODES!https://www.patreon.com/TheBookPileJoin us tomorrow for the next full episode! This week, we're covering the book The Office: The Untold Story of the Greatest Sitcom of the 2000s: An Oral History. But on today's tiny episode, Kellen does include some Random Facts about The Office that didn't make it into tomorrow's official episode.Sorry again for the hiccup! (Or "hiccough" as I've seen it in books but never heard anyone ever actually say...)

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19:33

RANKED: Top 10 Funniest Books!

The Book Pile ·

2023/09/25

JOIN OUR NEW PATREON FOR BoNuS EPISODES!https://www.patreon.com/TheBookPileToday Kellen ranks the top ten books that have made him laugh. SPOILER ALERT! Don't read the Amazon links below if you want to be SuRpRisED by this episode's Top 10 list...But if you HAVE listened to the episode and are interested in any of the books (and want to support the podcast), grab one below!The Importance of Being Earnesthttps://amzn.to/453absgReal Ponies Don't Go Oink!https://amzn.to/46jgDfAMisfit: Growing Up...

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30:41

A Room of One’s Own, by Virginia Woolf

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2023/09/18

JOIN OUR PATREON FOR BoNuS EPISODES!https://www.patreon.com/TheBookPile*When one of your co-hosts was in high school, the house was so cramped that he slept in a room of 5 boys, while one baby slept in the closet, and another baby slept in the bathroom. So yeah, a room of one’s own would have been INCREDIBLE. Today we cover a literary essay classic. Plus, Dave has thoughts about hot air ballooning and Kellen talks about his honeymoon. *To purchase this book (Audible, Kindle, or paperback!) AN...

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25:47

Cat jokes and the novel Post Office with GUEST...

The Book Pile ·

2023/09/11

JOIN OUR PATREON FOR BoNuS EPISODES!https://www.patreon.com/TheBookPile*Zoltan Kaszas joins Kellen as they discuss having difficult names, zig-zagging career paths, big weird corporate functions they've performed for, and (eventually) Zoltan's favorite book.

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Happy Birthday Kellen! + Trailer for Patreon...

The Book Pile ·

2023/09/09

JOIN OUR PATREON FOR BoNuS EPISODES!https://www.patreon.com/TheBookPile*Kellen wishes a happy birthday to himself and shares what his greatest desire is. Also, we've included half of our most recent Mini-Episode from the The Book Pile's Patreon! Enjoy it!*Kellen Erskine has appeared on Conan, Comedy Central, Jimmy Kimmel Live!, NBC's America's Got Talent, and the Amazon Original Series Inside Jokes. He has garnered over 100 million views with his clips on Dry Bar Comedy. In 2018 he was select...

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34:21

My Brilliant Friend, by Elena Ferrante

The Book Pile ·

2023/09/04

JOIN OUR PATREON FOR BoNuS EPISODES!https://www.patreon.com/TheBookPile*My Brilliant Friend is a book that BOTH of us agree is a timeless, emotional masterpiece, and if either host says they were ever BORED, then that host is JOKING and LYING and UGLY. Please enjoy the first entry in the world famous Neapolitan Novels. Plus, Kellen has some lyric notes for The Turtles and Dave has a new twist for The Great Gatsby.*To purchase this book (Audible, Kindle, or paperback!) AND support the podcast,...

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24:14

RANKED: The Top 10 Book Pile Episodes You Have To...

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2023/08/28

JOIN OUR NEW PATREON FOR BoNuS EPISODES!https://www.patreon.com/TheBookPile*Today Kellen lists the Top 10 Best Episodes of The Book Pile from the last 12 months (episodes 100 - 150), with quotes, highlights, stories, and teasers for each of them (Have you listened to Dave's shower nightmare? Do you remember the episode where they made up a song about the industrial revolution using a familiar Disney tune? Can you name the Beatle who wrote a song after being inspired by an unrecognizable seafo...

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36:30

Murder on the Orient Express, PLUS Kellen & Dave...

The Book Pile ·

2023/08/21

OUR PATREON IS LIVE! GET BONUS CONTENT FROM THE BOOK PILE WHILE SUPPORTING US! CLICK RIGHT BELOW THIS SENTENCE!https://patreon.com/TheBookPile*Exciting news today as we announce the launch of our Patreon! Also, today we cover one of Agatha Christie’s most famous whodunnits, as well as the magical parody, “Murder on the Hogwarts Express”, in which Neville is stabbed to death with a dozen knives and no one notices...Plus, Kellen announces a new special! And Dave tells you about his bad dreams.*...

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24:50

RANKED: Biographies (from worst to best...)

The Book Pile ·

2023/08/14

Kellen ranks his top 12 biographies from worst to best, and he's probably wrong. From Einstein to the Dave Grohl (same guy, basically), there's something here for everybody, especially if you're Kellen. Have a listen, and have fun disagreeing!If you want to read or listen to any of the books from today's episode and support the The Book Pile, click on the links below!Shoe Dog, by Phil Knighthttps://amzn.to/45myQbEGreenlights, by Matthew MacCoHneGHuey(?)https://amzn.to/3OSyh42Einstein: His Lif...

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34:49

Humans, by Brandon Stanton

The Book Pile ·

2023/08/07

To buy this book (Kindle or hardcover!) and support the podcast, click here!https://amzn.to/43U0dZr*Kellen and Dave were very sad when this book became a best-seller, since we had already published a book of the same title (ours was a cookbook). Join us as we dive into the poignant, heartfelt, hilarious, honest, tragic stories within this book. Also, Dave becomes a better interviewer (his go-to first question is “Who is your mistress?”) and Kellen takes wisdom from everyone, even the ones wit...

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28:09

RANKED: Michael Crichton Books

The Book Pile ·

2023/07/31

Kellen is a big fan of Michael Crichton, and who isn't? (Dinosaurs and Crichton's four ex-wives, that's who...) This is the correct list of Crichton's thrillers from worst to best, and as with all lists of entertainment, you are going to agree with the placement of every one of these books and not object to anything...*To buy the books or listen to one for free on Audible and support the podcast, click on the links below!-Eaters of the Deadhttps://amzn.to/3ObTrIV-Nexthttps://amzn.to/3YhyrVu-R...

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31:21

THE ROAST OF: Jaws, by Peter Benchley

The Book Pile ·

2023/07/24

Before it was a great movie, it was a un-great book. And this shark book would have been much better if it stuck to writing about sharks. Instead, it is about the “shark” of adult life: extramarital infidelity. It is also about the “shark” of the mafia world – the mafia. Plus, Kellen says there’s no such thing as too much conflict, and Dave says there’s no such thing as too much adultery.*To buy the book, Jaws, and support the podcast, click here!https://amzn.to/3Y2LudD *Message us ...

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