World War Z by Max Brooks
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 ...
29 Mars 202133min
Creativity, Inc. by Ed Catmull and Amy Wallace
In Creativity, Inc. the cofounder of Pixar teaches lessons about creativity -- such as, every animated movie should emotionally devastate a child. Plus, Kellen knows a shocking amount about box office...
22 Mars 202134min
Born Standing Up by Steve Martin -- with guest Matthew Broussard!
In Born Standing Up, special guest Matthew Broussard discusses Steve Martin’s memoir and the many lessons from standup comedy. (Steve, Matthew, and Kellen have over 43 years of standup experience betw...
15 Mars 202129min
THE ROAST OF: How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie
In How to Win Friends and Influence People, Dale Carnegie teaches you how to view other humans as objects you can manipulate to get what you want. (We aren't fans.) Come hear us roast it! Plus, Kellen...
8 Mars 202126min
Quiet by Susan Cain
In Quiet, Susan Cain discusses the ways in which society undervalues and stigmatizes introverts. (Don’t tell them they’re quiet, they hate that.) Plus, Kellen tells about life as an introverted comedi...
1 Mars 202132min
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban--with guest Natalie Madsen!
Special guest Natalie Madsen joins to talk about the third Harry Potter book, and how to make your third creation just as successful as the first two (Nat has three kids). Plus Kellen airs his grievan...
22 Feb 202133min
Freakonomics by Stephen J. Dubner and Steven Levitt
In Freakonomics, we learn how economics can improve your daily life and help you achieve your goals. (Like Kellen’s goal of a good financial future for his kids, and Dave’s goal of joining the Federal...
15 Feb 202136min
Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen
In Pride and Prejudice, Jane Austen explores the challenge of finding love in a time when you weren't allowed to touch people. Plus, Kellen has strong feelings about the stakes in rom coms, and Dave l...
8 Feb 202128min
