Jeselnik Book Club
Jeselnik Book Club is hosted by comedian Anthony Jeselnik, who shares his enthusiasm for reading literature. Each week he discusses modern literary gossip and popular culture with guests including authors, celebrities, friends, and other Ringer podcasters. The show is aimed at listeners who already love books or want to read more. It blends book talk with Jeselnik's comedic perspective and cultural commentary.
Episodes
'Brut' by Sam Tallent, With Patton Oswalt
Anthony is joined by comedian and voracious reader Patton Oswalt to talk 'Brut' by Sam Tallent, a novel about a hitman “forced to take an impossible job.” They also discuss some of Patton’s favorite books, a former boss who HATED bananas, the future of reading, novels written with movie adaptations in mind, and more.
(00:00) Open(01:18) Introduction: Detroit, Comedians, Reading(06:53) Chapter 1:
‘Life of M’ by Rachel Cusk With Gregg Rosenthal
Gregg Rosenthal, Anthony’s best friend and former JRVP cohost, joins the show to discuss Rachel Cusk’s ‘Life of M’ and recommend a few books for Anthony’s reading list. They also catch up on Gregg’s family, Anthony puts Gregg through the JBC Gauntlet, and the guys dive into a Reddit horror story about a man who joined an all-woman book club.(00:00) Introduction: Jeselnik Book Club Past, Present, F
Jeselnik Book Club: 'The Glass Hotel' Book Review + Q&A
Jeselnik Book Club reviews 'The Glass Hotel' by Emily St. John Mandel. We break down the book’s nonlinear story and answer mailbag questions ranging from “Have you ever refused to acknowledge someone from your past?” to “What do you think of authors killing heroes?”
(00:00) - Intro
(00:39) - Why I joined The Ringer
(11:17) - Plot recap
(47:40) - How do you try without appearing to try?
(48:
Jeselnik Book Club is coming to The Ringer
Anthony Jeselnik wants you to read books.
In Jeselnik Book Club, Anthony shares his obsessive passion for the benefits of reading literature with contagious results.
Every week, Anthony will discuss modern literary gossip and question popular culture with a series of guests ranging from authors to celebrities, friends, and guests from your favorite Ringer podcasts.
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