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 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!© 2025 The Book Pile Arte Historia y Crítica Literaria
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  • Kellen's Favorite Books of 2025 So Far! (And three dumb ones)

    Kellen's Favorite Books of 2025 So Far! (And three dumb ones)
    Jun 4 2025

    SUMMARY: I pretty much summarized it with the title. I've read/listened to 50+ books since January 1 and I'M DONE. No, but I am done with two authors for sure, listen to find out who!

    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 200 million views with his clips on Dry Bar Comedy. In 2018 he was selected to perform on the “New Faces” showcase at the Just For Laughs Comedy Festival in Montreal. He currently tours the country www.KellenErskine.com

    BOOKS LISTED IN THIS EPISODE:

    I actually hope you listen to this episode before reading this list, I hate spoilers and giving them, but I also wanted to provide convenient links to all the books I mention. So listen first, I promise it's more fun than finding out this way. Are you done? Great, here you go:

    Self Compassion: https://amzn.to/3SC5dyW

    100 Essays That Will Change The Way You Think: https://amzn.to/3Zi5niG

    What I'd Say to the Martians, by Jack Handey: https://amzn.to/4jxikw0

    Means of Ascent (LBJ book #2): https://amzn.to/4kp295g

    Sinbad by Kurt Vonnegut: https://amzn.to/43XuLwG

    Big Magic: https://amzn.to/4dMCVLP

    All About Me, by Mel Brooks: https://amzn.to/3Hlysn1
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    20 m
  • Permission to Feel, by Marc Brackett

    Permission to Feel, by Marc Brackett
    Apr 25 2025

    SUMMARY: If you like James Bond, Hunger Games, Star Wars, or Lord of the Rings, you will LOVE this spy thriller! We know the cover looks like a therapy book, but it’s not! It has action and comedy and romance, not therapy that is good for you. Come listen to this gripping caper, which is not a therapy book. You don’t have to worry about your feelings in this fun popcorn book. It’s not a therapy book. Hit play.

    WATCH KELLEN'S NEW COMEDY SPECIAL ON YOUTUBE!
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JpBt0W1zrDU&t=1237s

    KELLEN ERSKINE IS IN ON TOUR!
    APR 25-26 Indiana

    MAY 9-10 Dallas

    MAY 17 St Charles, IL
    For tickets go to KellenErskine.com

    -Get two free tickets to any of Kellen's live shows in 2025 by joining The Book Pile's Patreon at:
    https://www.patreon.com/TheBookPile

    -Dave’s book / game The Starlings is here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CMBBLGXN?ref=myi_title_dp

    THE HOSTS!

    -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 200 million views with his clips on Dry Bar Comedy. In 2018 he was selected to perform on the “New Faces” showcase at the Just For Laughs Comedy Festival in Montreal. He currently tours the country www.KellenErskine.com

    -David Vance's videos have garnered over 1 billion views. He has written viral ads for companies like Squatty Potty, Chatbooks, and Lumē, and sketches for the comedy show Studio C. His work has received two Webby Awards, and appeared on Conan.
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    34 m
  • Chesterton's Gateway, by Ethan Nicolle WITH GUEST Ethan Nicolle!

    Chesterton's Gateway, by Ethan Nicolle WITH GUEST Ethan Nicolle!
    Apr 18 2025

    Have you heard of GK Chesterton? (No he's not that cheese-puff cat).

    WATCH KELLEN'S NEW COMEDY SPECIAL ON YOUTUBE!
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JpBt0W1zrDU&t=1237s

    KELLEN ERSKINE IS IN ON TOUR!

    APR 25-26 Indiana

    MAY 9-10 Dallas

    MAY 17 St Charles, IL
    For tickets go to KellenErskine.com

    -Get two free tickets to any of Kellen's live shows in 2025 by joining The Book Pile's Patreon at:
    https://www.patreon.com/TheBookPile
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    34 m
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Kellen Erskine was funny enough already but adding a David makes everything better...except the writing in this review.

I've read most of the books they talk about but never laughed like this while reading (most of) them. Plus, they actually DO go through the main points of the books in a very clear and helpful way.

The episodes are safe to listen to with children too. ALL of them. Even the scary-sounding episode 69...once they record that one in this timeline. What if they number the episodes like hotels number floors and there's no 13, no 69, no 666?

Laugh and Learn then Laugh Again

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The high school geek inside me cheers every time I share that David Vance’s high school band’s name was “Pangea” Its to brilliant to be said and not get a laugh. Eventually everyone I share it with laughs….. I repeat it and define it until they do!!!! Hmmmm… maybe that’s laughter assault? Hmmmmm…

Laughter Assault…. ????

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Everything...in the best ways possible.

Kellen is my favorite comic and I enjoy the chemistry he and David have.

Two comedians reviewing books-what could go wrong?

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I started listening to the podcast a few weeks ago and couldn't stop. I'm nearing the end of the episodes and don't know how I'm going to handle only listening to one episode a week. Never thought books could be so much fun and love the witty banter between Dave and Kellen (or should I say Kellen and Dave). Every episode is comedy gold. Also, as overwhelmingly positive as I've tried to make the review, I'm sure Kellen will find a way to twist it into something less than complimentary. P.S. Please roast "The Crave Series." Your listeners will love it.

Overflowing sadness

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These guys are funny and their concept is very educational. I am surprised it's not much more popular.

This podcast is great.

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I love listening to these guys! Always entertaining and fun! hilariously worth. damn the more words...

Love these guys!!!

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