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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  • THE ROAST OF: The Spy Who Loved Me, by Ian Fleming

    THE ROAST OF: The Spy Who Loved Me, by Ian Fleming
    Nov 18 2024

    SUMMARY: This is a James Bond book without James Bond, a love story without love, and a spy story without spying. The only person who’s unaware of all this is the author, Ian Fleming, AKA the only person feminists beg to please write fewer female characters.

    KELLEN ERSKINE IS IN CHICAGO THIS WEEK Nov 22-23! Go to KellenErskine.com for tickets

    -Get two free tickets to any of Kellen's live shows in 2024-2025 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

    -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. He currently works as a writer on the sitcom Freelancers.
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    25 mins
  • The Best Christmas Pageant Ever WITH GUEST Dallas Jenkins

    The Best Christmas Pageant Ever WITH GUEST Dallas Jenkins
    Nov 13 2024

    SUMMARY: An Americana small-town Christmas pageant gets hijacked by kids from the other side of the tracks, but it all works out (or this would be a very different genre). Kellen is joined by Dallas Jenkins who directed and co-wrote the movie (currently IN THEATERS and at 90% on Rottentomatoes!)

    KELLEN ERSKINE IS PERFORMING IN CARLSBAD (close to San Diego) THIS WEEK! Nov 16th! Go to KellenErskine.com for tickets

    -Get two free tickets to any of Kellen's live shows in 2024-2025 by joining The Book Pile's Patreon at:
    https://www.patreon.com/TheBookPile

    -If you want to read The Best Christmas Pageant Ever and support the podcast in a fun way, click here to buy the book!
    https://amzn.to/40KmkDK

    -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

    -Dallas Jenkins is the creator/writer/director of the worldwide phenomenon of a TV show    The Chosen. He is also other things, but if we listed them all his paragraph would be longer than Kellen's.
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    34 mins
  • Yes Please, by Amy Poehler

    Yes Please, by Amy Poehler
    Nov 4 2024

    SUMMARY: Dave and Kellen take another dive into the great Amy Poehler's (SNL, Baby Momma, Parks and Recreation) memoir. Also Dave is terrible at comforting people and Kellen rants about actors' award speeches.

    KELLEN ERSKINE IS IN PROVO & SALT LAKE CITY THIS WEEK! Nov 7th (Provo) then 8-9 (SLC) go to KellenErskine.com for tickets

    -Get two free tickets to any of Kellen's live shows in 2024-2025 by joining The Book Pile's Patreon at:
    https://www.patreon.com/TheBookPile

    -If you want to read Yes Please and support the podcast in a fun way, click here to buy the book!
    https://amzn.to/4e9O0oM

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

    -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. He currently works as a writer on the sitcom Freelancers.
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    32 mins

Featured Article: We’re Booked—The Best Literature Podcasts for Every Bibliophile


Love everything books and literature? Of course, you do—that’s why you're here! Don’t worry, you’re in good company. If you're a book aficionado who loves chatting about literature with like-minded people, literature podcasts are the perfect addition to your listening lifestyle. There’s no shortage of great book podcast options to choose from. Here are just a few of the best literature podcasts, covering many different genres and styles of podcasting.

Featured Article We’re Booked The Best Literature Podcasts for Every Bibliophile

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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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