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“Talking about books has always been one of my favorite things to do. But now listening to people talk about books is my favorite thing to do! And when I say “people” I actually just mean Kellen and Dave. I can’t believe how funny they are. It’s absolutely delightful and addictive.”
listening in Valencia via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/13/24
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“This is my favorite podcast ever.”
Kellen Erskine via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/21/24
“I really like this podcast super much. It is my second favorite behind the book pile. Kellen is super funny and I love Dave’s jokes. Also, I like Dave’s laugh heh heh heh heh heh .Thank you so much for making this podcast. Please release on time though 🙏🙏”
IceWomanDiary:UhhWitch’sTinKey via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/17/24
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“I've been watching a lot of podcasts/youtubers that I enjoy slowly fade away into obscurity since the huge boom they got in 2020. I went away from this podcast and all others for a while as I adjusted to working from home. The quality of this show and the effort that goes into editing it to...”Read full review »
Sarutaru via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/11/24
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“The less funny one makes some great comments.”
Qc frog via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
09/17/24
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“Pleasantly surprised I don’t have to have read the book in order to enjoy your podcast! This podcast is funny and informative, who could want more?”
S39 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/16/24
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“I love laughing and I love learning.
And now I love this podcast because I get to do both.”
Robanoid via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/04/24
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“Welcome to the Book Pile!!! Make sure to check out our back catalog of over 200 episodes with ALMOST as many books.
(Remember the re-issues? Also what happened to This Book Could Also Be Called?)
On a better note this is my third time listening to all of the episodes again, and I totally...”Read full review »
mrs. potata head via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/03/24
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“I first heard of The Book Pile from the Babylon Bee podcast and I have loved it every since. Kellen and David introduced me to Something Wicked This Way Comes, Jurassic Park, and The Three Body Problem (still haven’t listened to the episode because I haven’t finished the series). This is a...”Read full review »
Cadetturkeyface via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/15/24
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“One star 👎
Too dangerous for during lunch breaks
CHOKING HAZARD
As Alan Dean Foster would (probably) say, utterly minacious.
I do miss having Dave on every week though :(
This podcast is greater than the sum of its parts”
Join;whoa;o;ose via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/14/24
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“I sure love being lectured about how my problems don’t matter by the Mormon versions of Beavis and Butthead”
Nonperm via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/13/24
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“I recommended this hilarious podcast to my teenage daughter and she loved it! She now listens regularly as well. Thank you Kellen and Dave for helping me look cool in the eyes of a young person (first time ever!). I’m going to use the credibility earned in this win to convince her to stop...”Read full review »
JacobParnell via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/01/24
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“The episode on the Grapes of Wrath was a huge disappointment took forever to even talk about the book, made some bad jokes, and kept going off on nonsense filler that had nothing to do with the book. I won’t waste my time listening to this podcast again.”
MJZander via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/01/24
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“I learned of this from my dad when we were on the way to the library. It seemed so interesting and very funny! I just finished started listening to “how the grinch stole Christmas” and it made me laugh so hard. For Christmas in my stocking I usually find chocolate bars… so if leggy the stocking...”Read full review »
Ruthie francis via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/29/24
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“Kellen when you say “ check out our back catalog of over 200 episodes with just as many books.” Welllllll… think back to the Re-Issued episodes that you did.
Correction, ALMOST as many books.
Now, I know Kellen will take this review really hard, but given that this is my third review, they...”Read full review »
crazy pickle math super star via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/28/24
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“Truly one of the greatest. Every joke is clever and funny and Dave and Kellen have great chemistry and are funny in their own way. The books are great too and give meaningful story advice for writing 😁😁😁 was a great read while I told my kid sister about JFK.”
Displeased reviewer2 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/21/24
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“This is by far my second favorite podcast! The only one I like better is that one where the standup comedian and the comedy/ad writer talk about books they’ve read. Just so you guys know, it’s a close second. By the way, Dave, I can’t get to The Starlings on Amazon. I get the “uh oh” “dog page”....”Read full review »
KeltonElkskin&DaveVinciCode via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/21/24
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“Please.read where the read fern grows also im going. to write a version thats.worng so you guys. can correct for a funy bit”
Baconnaitor 2400 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/06/24
“Literally the end of every point these guys make, they laugh at their own jokes or witty observations. Chucklefest when it isn’t even warranted. Tuff listen.”
Clrkgrz via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/20/24
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“The Book Pile is informative and entertaining, has saved me from reading a lot of books, and inspired me to read others. The witty banter is a joy (especially from the guy on the left).
Five stars, great podcast, I enjoy reading it every week.”
LaJara1210 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/13/24
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“I love your podcast esp enjoy the repartee and the dad jokes. As for your episode on Charlie and the chocolate factory I thought you would be delighted to know that Roald Dahl ( no jokes about the weird name…Kellen? ) had the idea for the book when he was out driving in the country and he didn’t...”Read full review »
Madwesgray via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/09/24
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“Dave Vance and Calvin Earthshine are the best podcast hosts I’ve heard! Dave’s charismatic personality makes you feel funny and intelligent at the same time. Keller Deerskin tells good jokes. They remind me both of cough Augustus Waters from cough The Fault In Our Stars cough ( But mostly Dave)....”Read full review »
Team Harrymione via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/02/24
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“This podcast gives me laughs and wisdom at the same time! Everything revolves around a story and these guys are very good at showing you how to make that story! Btw Kellen and Dave maybe read Escape from Mr. Lemoncello’s library next? I love that book and would like to see what you guys do with it!”
Redantman122 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/22/24
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“I love this podcast so much! It’s the best podcast about books I have ever heard! That gives y’all a 5 star rating. Y’all make Books that aren’t funny FUNNY!”
Cashismoney84 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/29/24
“Thanks!”
meg.m.k.e via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/25/23
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“I love this podcast. These guys are the best and I like their takeaways. The roast episodes are the so hilarious. I laughed a lot during the Jaws episode and the ones about the twilight series didn’t disappoint. Keep it up guys, and maybe you can do Secret Window and Langoliers by Stephen King,...”Read full review »
AnaMurbyWrites via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/19/23
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“Your jokes aren’t even funny, they’re disrespectful. Your tone is boring and bland. Sounds as if you guys are just high. And the random hahahah is so annoying. I understand y’all just want to be funny but it doesn’t come out that way because of your tone.”
Purple8panther via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/25/23
“Love Kellen’s standup and Dave’s writing. Witty and intelligent. I would love to see the guys review other genres such as other popular adult fiction. Their choices seem predominantly YA fantasy/non-fiction. I’d love to hear their opinions on literary fiction and literary classics (Catcher In...”Read full review »
Sam Potter via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/11/23
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“I’ve been looking for a good podcast with book discussions, and I’m so happy to have found this one! I’m always jealous of the video game and movie reviews that my husband watches on youtube thinking why don’t people talk about books this way? You guys are funny and pick an excellent range of...”Read full review »
Alombz via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/30/23
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“Love this podcast! The episodes are so compact I’m always left wanting more. I found this podcast through Kellen’s comedy first. I love how fast on his feet he is with his improvising. Searched him out and found him as a guest on the Babylon Bee podcast, which led me to the Book Pile. I now love...”Read full review »
Ally cat cat via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/30/23
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“According to my sources, I have just become the 500th person to rate the book pile. This great honor is only surpassed by the honor I feel at living during that time in history when The Book Pile came onto the world stage. I have lived a life of very little honor.
Thank you Kellen and Dave for...”Read full review »
PuppetPodsterBoy via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/24/23
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“After a solid two years of listening, I have finally pulled myself together to leave a review, hoping it would be read on the podcast! This podcast has helped me decide which books to read, and which I just need a hilarious book report on! And with all the new information I’ve learned, I have...”Read full review »
JelllyBean857 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/18/23
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“The perfect mix of funny and interesting! I’m a bit burnt out on comedy interview podcasts or ones where it’s a bunch of useless information - this is the perfect alternative. It’s funny, thoughtful, and I learn something actually useful. They hit the right balance of describing books to where I...”Read full review »
raptorrachel via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/13/23
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“Extremely funny and great for book lovers and those who prefer “ze cinema” to books as it’s just as funny as any comedy special! Also, David, I looked up y’alls studio C videos and never realized you looked absolute adorable, like how I imagine a golden retriever looks!”
kynzou via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/03/23
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“Kellen I love you (no comma no hesitation)”
Lukas Youngblood via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/29/23
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“Favorite podcast by far! Mondays are so much more reasonable when I know that I will, at the very least, get a new episode of the book pile. Kellen and Dave have fantastic chemistry and never fail to make us laugh out loud. As a family that loves both books and comedy, this podcast is more loved...”Read full review »
Jay Bomme via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/12/23
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“NOTHING! This is the best one. Period. Also, you should review something by Douglas Adam’s or Terry Pratchett (esp Tiffany Aching arc).”
Hitchhiking to 4 x via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/09/23
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“the only other person i’ve heard use the word superfluous is Cindy Lou Who in The Grinch.
I’ve struggled to not laugh out loud while listening in the office. I love the increase in my vocab and the laughs”
Jess Taylors via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/03/23
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“Getting in before the Gillian Flynn pronunciation girl flays you for The Little Prince/The Prince series episode. Hilarious show, and above all, accurate.”
jjjjjjjvvvvvvvrrrrrrr via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/10/23
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“Seriously funny banter that makes you feel smarter.
I will miss hearing Dave as often, but I am glad he wants to recapture the joy of this art form.
Now go out and wig a kid in the name of Dave!”
Nic-alys via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/30/23
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“Gonna miss you Dave! Without you there’s no one to defend Ron, so Kellen wins by default”
10$wreck via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/27/23
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“This podcast is funny and covers a wide variety of books, but it also contains some significant spoilers for US history (hint: don’t get too attached to JFK)”
Lava City via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/26/23
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