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Book Me, Please!
by Cornelius Peter
Each week, host Cornelius Peter interviews comedians about books that they've enjoyed. Great comics! Great books!
Episodes
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Ep. 17 - Books by Peter Mehlman, Chinua Achebe, and Katherine Dunn are discussed by comedians Mateen Stewart, Hannah Gansen, and author Peter Mehlman
I had a lot of fun taping this episode, which starts out with a story about technical glitches and then, as if to prove my point, is full of technical glitches. So, my apologies for any “drop outs” in this episode. However, a few dropped words aside, we did manage to have a great conversation…
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Ep. 16: Books by Haruki Murakami, Louis Sachar, and Brett Easton Ellis are discussed by comedians Caitlin Durante, Brock Wilbur, and Matt Donaher - BOOK ME, PLEASE
We’ve got almost too much to talk about in Episode 16, as comedian Caitlin Durante fills us in on Holes, Matt Donaher talks about What I Talk About When I Talk About Running, and Brock Wilbur takes us back to the 80’s with Less Than Zero. What starts off on a tangent about Burning Man turns into…
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Ep 15: Books by Justin Lee Anderson, Ervine Welsh, Marie Kondo, and Steven King are discussed by comedians Kevin Avery, Miguel Fierro, and JJ Whitehead - BOOK ME PLEASE
We’re BACK! After a bit of an unexpected hiatus, we return to the airwaves with a great group of comedians and a fine crop of books to discuss. Joining us for our return is JJ Whitehead, taking a break from his record setting* tour with Jim Jeffries, who brings us a great new book out of…
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Ep. 14: Books by Jorge Luis Borges, George Orwell, and Colson Whitehead are discussed by comedians Zach Sherwin, Brody Reed, and Lou Perez
We were having so much fun in episode fourteen that we ran a little long again, but I’m sure you won’t mind listening to a little extra from these great guests, each of whom brought a really interesting selection. We start with comedian Lou Perez, who brings us Zone One by Colson Whitehead. A...
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Ep 13: Books by John Steinbeck, William C. Rhoden, and Scott Anderson are discussed by comedians Sammy Obeid, Kevin Camia, and Casey Ley
In episode thirteen we gather together three old friends from the San Francisco comedy scene, Sammy Obeid, Casey Ley, and Kevin Camia, and they recommend three very different but equally fascinating books. We start with a book Kevin Camia enjoyed so much he almost finished it, the controversial...
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Ep. 12: Books by Matthew Specktor, Emily Oster, and David Fromkin are discussed by comedians Scott Boxenbaum, Laura Mannino, and Steve Benaquist.
In this episode we once again cover a wide variety of topics with our books, ranging from what to do (and not do) when pregnant, a look at Hollywood through the eyes of a contemporary novelist, and finally the end of WWI and the creation of the modern middle east. First up is comedian and recent...
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Ep 11: Books by Joe Pepitone, Nora Guthrie, and Ernest Clone are discussed by comedians Joe Praino, Josh Fadem, and Klee Wiggins.
In this episode we have an excellent variety of books, including the autobiography of a famous athlete, a futuristic novel, and a book of art by an American music icon. We begin with Joe Praino who brings us a classic baseball book, ‘Joe, You Coulda Made Us Proud’, by Joe Pepitone, who’s wild…
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Ep. 10: Books by Zac Bissonnette, Joshua Ferris, and Kelly Carlin are discussed by comedians Adam Gropman and Gary Lucy.
In this episode we get recommendations for two great books, plus a movie you might have missed, and a book that hasn’t even been released yet. We start our show with a quick discussion of deep fried hamburgers and other delicious, wacky food, with producer Gary Lucy, then quickly jump into a...
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Ep. 9: Books by Andy Weir, Tracy Hammond, Douglas Adams & Mark Carwardine are discussed by comedians Matt Kirshen, Virginia Jones, and author Tracy Hammond.
In episode nine we have a great variety of books, ranging from life with a beast, to the last of a species, to life on another planet. We open with our first cookbook, “Feed The Beast: Cooking For The Alpha Male” and author Tracy Hammond tells us what it’s like to live with an Alpha Male, and how...
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Ep. 8: Books by Mario Vargas Llosa, Garth Stein, and Gene Wilder are discussed by comedians Kurt Weitzmann, Nick Cobb, and Heather Thomson.
In episode eight we have a touching tale told by a dog, a literary heavyweight from South America, and a fascinating look at the life, and loves, of a beloved comedy actor. We begin by getting an update on a very worthy cause, Margaret Cho’s “Be Robin” Project, inspired by the life and good works...
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Ep. 7: An in-depth interview with 'Price Is Right' viral video star Danielle Perez, along with Hannah Gansen, and recommendations for books by Joe Hill and Meg Wolitzer.
In episode seven we get our first big “celebrity” interview when we’re joined by internet sensation Danielle Perez from the infamous ‘Price Is Right!’ viral video in which she won a treadmill, despite being in a wheelchair. In this in-depth interview, we find out what it’s like to “go viral”, and...
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Ep. 6 - Books by Seth Godin, Christopher Hitchens, and Jim Earl are discussed by comedians Steve Earl, Troy Conrad, and Jim Earl.!
On episode six we go deep and discuss a collection of obituaries, a book about how to improve your life with mythology, and a book that explains why “religion poisons everything”. Funny stuff! But really, in the hands of these hilarious comedians, Steve Rosenfield, Jim Earl, and Troy Conrad, it’s…
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Ep. 5 - Books by Alexandre Dumas, Charles Bukowski, and James Frey are discussed by comedians Jim Short, Chris "Jonesy" Jones, and Jan Davidson.!
In our fifth episode we have recommendations for a classic of literature and two different views of Los Angeles, one a modern classic, the other a follow up to a controversial best seller. Joining us this week is the great Australian comedian Jim Short, who brings us a whopper of a classic, The...
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Ep. 4: Books by Daniel Clowes, Leslie Haynsworth & David Toomey, and Jimmy Dore are discussed by comedians Miles K, Brandie Posey, and Jimmy Dore.!
In our fourth episode we have our first graphic novel, our first author, and a book about an amazing group of women who broke down gender barriers in WWII. Joining us this week is comedian Miles K, (Babe Island) who brings us one of his, and my, favorites by writer/artist Daniel Clowes, the...
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Ep. 3: Books by Steve Martin, James Patterson, Steven Johnson, and Ben Fountain are discussed by comedians Dan Van Kirk, Doug Dixon, Raj Desai.
In our third episode we begin the show discussing Steve Martin’s autobiography “Born Standing Up” with comedian Dan Van Kirk, looking into the incredible career of the legendary comedian. We also delve into the art and challenges of stand up comedy, the improvised stand up show “Set List”…
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Ep.2 - Books by Mary Roach, John Kennedy Toole, and Hitha Prabhakar are discussed by comedians Tony Camin, Seth Herzog, Kristen Carney.! - BOOK ME, PLEASE!
In our second episode we manage to rein in our show to a manageable one hour despite having super-stoner Tony Camin from ‘The Marijuana-logues' as a guest. Joining him is ‘The Tonight Show’ warm up comic and ‘@Midnight’ winner Seth Herzog, as well as the hilarious Kristen Carney from such shows…
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Ep.1: Books by Erin Morgenstern, Jean M. Auel, and John Steinbeck are discussed by comedians Klee Wiggins, Tess Barker, and Robert Duchaine. Hosted by Cornelius Peter - BOOK ME, PLEASE
We had so much fun on our premier episode of “Book Me, Please!” that we ran a full 90 minutes! In this first episode comedians Klee Wiggins, Tess Barker, and Robert Duchaine sit down with host Cornelius Peter for a fast and funny discussion of some of their favorite books. Books discussed include...
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Each week, host Cornelius Peter interviews comedians about books that they've enjoyed. Great comics! Great books!
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