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The Book Pile

By: Kellen Erskine and David Vance
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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!
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  • Re-Issue: The Big Short
    May 6 2024

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    Rediscover this gem of a Book Pile episode (originally episode #84) that we dug up and polished from May of 2022!
    The Big Short is a little nostalgic jaunt back into the greatest financial collapse of our lifetimes. Also on this episode, the duo discuss air fryers, hot tubs, and nuclear-bomb insurance (in that order of priority).
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    Dave’s book / game The Starlings is here:
    https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CMBBLGXN?ref=myi_title_dp
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    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 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
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    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. He currently works as a writer on the sitcom Freelancers.

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    22 mins
  • The Prophet, by Kahlil Gibran
    Apr 30 2024

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    Look, we’re going to level with you. If we describe this episode's book right here, you’ll leave. The description sounds boring. Your feeble attention span has been weakened by the internet age. So just trust us and try this one. Some parts are about love. Is that enough of a dopamine hit for you? You sad sack of TikTok-addled chemicals?
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    If you want to read/listen to this book and support the podcast in a fun way, click here to buy the book! Free on Audible to first-time subscribers! Free on Kindle to Amazon Prime members!
    https://amzn.to/3Uoi6gi
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    Dave’s book / game The Starlings is here:
    https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CMBBLGXN?ref=myi_title_dp
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    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 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
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    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. He currently works as a writer on the sitcom Freelancers.

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    34 mins
  • Re-Issue: The Inner Game of Tennis
    Apr 23 2024

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    Rediscover this gem of a Book Pile episode (episode #99) that we dug up and polished from 2022!
    The Inner Game of Tennis describes an innovative approach to better, easier mastery of tennis and other activities. Plus, Kellen tries to never praise his kids, and Dave gets better at sports by focusing REALLY hard on relaxing, and yelling at himself when he doesn't do it right.
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    If you want to read/listen to this book and support the podcast at the same time, click here to buy the book! Free on Audible to first-time subscribers!
    https://amzn.to/4aOE5Em
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    Dave’s book / game The Starlings is here:
    https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CMBBLGXN?ref=myi_title_dp
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    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 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
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    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. He currently works as a writer on the sitcom Freelancers.

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    27 mins

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Laugh and Learn then Laugh Again

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?

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Laughter Assault…. ????

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…

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Two comedians reviewing books-what could go wrong?

Everything...in the best ways possible.

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

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Overflowing sadness

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.

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This podcast is great.

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

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Love these guys!!!

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

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