The Martian tells the story of an astronaut trying to survive alone on Mars, so why isn’t it called The Earthling? Huge let down! We thought there would be aliens! If you write a non-alien book, make that clear from the top and stop wasting our time. Plus, Kellen talks about how the author uses jokes to smuggle in information (instead of including aliens) and Dave is the one writing this description and he is LIVID that this was marketed as “The Martian”! Can you imagine reading a book called “The Italian," but it’s just some dude from Florida on a trip to Italy?! There would be a class action suit.*To buy the book, The Martian, or listen to it free on Audible AND support the podcast, click here!https://amzn.to/3rRHj8h*TheBookPilePodcast@gmail.com*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 50 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, Quebec. Kellen was named one of TBS's Top Ten Comics to Watch in 2017. He currently tours the country.*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.

Want to create moments so memorable that you and loved ones remember them the rest of your lives (and you’ve already seen Kellen’s standup)? The Power of Moments teaches you how! Plus, Dave has a story about his Mom, and Kellen’s family has a new and potentially dangerous holiday tradition.*To buy the book, The Power of Moments, or listen to it free on Audible AND support the podcast, click here!https://amzn.to/3YnzFP9*TheBookPilePodcast@gmail.com*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 50 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, Quebec. Kellen was named one of TBS's Top Ten Comics to Watch in 2017. He currently tours the country.*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.

A simple checklist can change your life. Don’t believe us? Then explain “Live Laugh Love”. Plus, Kellen makes fun of Johns Hopkins and Dave has an idea for police lineups.*To buy the book, The Checklist Manifesto, or listen to it free on Audible AND support the podcast, click here!https://amzn.to/3qolT26*TheBookPilePodcast@gmail.com*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 50 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, Quebec. Kellen was named one of TBS's Top Ten Comics to Watch in 2017. He currently tours the country.*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.

The podcast discusses the book 'Essentialism' by Greg McKeown, focusing on topics like prioritization, the impact of sleep on productivity, the benefits of play, and the importance of financial security in decision-making. The hosts also share humorous anecdotes and playful debates throughout the episode.

In Moneyball, Michael Lewis discusses the most exciting part of baseball -- the front office! (Closely followed by hot dogs, box seats, bench-clearing fights, and when the game is canceled.) When Billy Beane broke with a century of traditional scouting methods, he turned one of the poorest franchises in baseball into a record-breaking team within two years. Plus Dave makes fun of baseball, and also Kellen makes fun of baseball.*To buy the book, Moneyball, or listen to it free on Audible AND support the podcast, click here!https://amzn.to/43RRV4y*

In Invisible Women, Caroline Criado Perez talks about all the ways women are ignored by society. So we had an idea -- take the same message, but have it come from two men. Plus, Dave has thoughts on a Viking skeleton, and Kellen explores the world’s worst mascot.*To buy the book, Invisible Women, or listen to it free on Audible AND support the podcast, click here!https://amzn.to/45cYVdi*TheBookPilePodcast@gmail.com*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 50 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, Quebec. Kellen was named one of TBS's Top Ten Comics to Watch in 2017. He currently tours the country.*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.

Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire raises the crucial question -- does Voldemort ever get embarrassed that he’s constantly beaten by a literal child? Like, imagine you had a reputation for being good at your job, and yet you keep getting beaten by an eighth-grader. You would be humiliated. Also, Kellen hates Ron Weasley, and Dave gets mushy.*To buy the book, Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, or listen to it free on Audible AND support the podcast, click here!https://amzn.to/459FCS2*TheBookPilePodcast@gmail.com*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 50 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, Quebec. Kellen was named one of TBS's Top Ten Comics to Watch in 2017. He currently tours the country.*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.

 The Elements of Style is one of the most popular writing books of all time, so it seemed a natural fit for this, the most popular podcast of all time. Plus, Kellen believes “alright” is two words (he is technically right, but morally wrong). And Dave makes an Oprah quote worse.*To buy the book, The Elements of Style, or listen to it free on Audible AND support the podcast, click here!https://amzn.to/3rQ1djX*TheBookPilePodcast@gmail.com*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 50 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, Quebec. Kellen was named one of TBS's Top Ten Comics to Watch in 2017. He currently tours the country.*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.

Discover the art of boosting productivity with insights from Cal Newport's 'Deep Work.' Laugh along as the hosts share tales of a remarkable juggler and grapple with the absurdity of social perceptions. They shed light on the pitfalls of multitasking and the importance of focus, all while navigating personal distractions in quirky places like laundromats. Explore how external pressures can spark creativity, and learn strategies to prioritize meaningful work over trivial tasks for a more efficient and focused life.

In World War Z, Max Brooks paints a well-researched picture of a zombie apocalypse, something we at The Book Pile take very seriously. Plus, Kellen talks about why this book doesn’t adapt well into a movie (just into a podcast!). And Dave says we should be nicer to preppers (because they have guns).*To buy the book, World War Z , or listen to it free on Audible AND support the podcast, click here!https://amzn.to/3YkWdAb*TheBookPilePodcast@gmail.com*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 50 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, Quebec. Kellen was named one of TBS's Top Ten Comics to Watch in 2017. He currently tours the country.*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.