bookclubforbuddies

Book Club for Buddies

Comedy EN ↓ 29 episodes

Jai Ashman and Simon Giacomin are two buddies that can read, but choose not to. Each week they talk shop, unwind, solve problems that they, themselves, created and have a ball. Several of them. At it’s core, Book Club is a comedy podcast and absolutely no books were read in the making of it.

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bookclubforbuddies

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Comedy

Latest episode

Jul 5, 2026

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Episodes

Ep 29 - Batmans without Boarders 05.07.2026

This week the buddies do stuff, they say stuff, they learn stuff. There's some stuff about Mexican Batman, zombie security guards, ordering pretend food your mental health and the weirdest way to become an artist.

Ep 28 - Godzilla's Portfolio 28.06.2026

This week was a wild one, so bear with us.  Don't worry, there wasn't an actual bear in the room, it's just a figure of speech, but we did have a few drinks before, during and if we are being honest, after the recording of this episode. Simon just got back from Japan, so there's some cool stories there. There's also some stuff on terrorism. Jai also discovers the greatest job in the world. Book Cl...

Ep 27 - The Sound of Change 25.05.2026

Welcome to the Jungle, ya beautiful jerks. This week is a doozy, the buddies became straight up heroes, Simon gets distracted by a guy doing sit-ups, Jai has a terrible idea for the Michael Jackson sequel and they both flesh out one of the most unique ways they could start an OF account.   Stay tuned, or don't, we aren't your parents.

Ep 26 - Local Guide to the Dark Side 03.05.2026

Want to party with your pants off? We've got you. Well, we don't, but we know a guy, he's name Steve and he's garbage.   This week, Jai finds some insane Google reviews, Simon gets bullied by women and they both become emo.   Love you xRAWRx

Ep 25 - Dopamine Hack 26.04.2026

We had a week off because we all enjoy a holiday, even though Simon didn't get to go on one. This week, the buds get in to a fringe conspiracy involving crabs, Jai went to Thailand and did Thailand stuff *subtle wink but with both eyes. it's actually just a blink. He did normal stuff, but saw a dinosaur*, there's talk of Expendables 4 and the quickest way to get your hands on some dopamine.   Get...

Ep 24 - The Kid Gets Air 12.04.2026

"Another One" - Dj Bonnie Blue   This week, the buds talk about The Land Before Time, getting kicked out DMT trips, throwing children and the most beta way to become Alpha Males.   You're cool, we're cool, lets be cool together.

Ep 23 - Pocket Patrick 05.04.2026

If you only listen to one podcast episode in your entire life, make it this one. It's a fun one.   The buddies solve a legal battle on a different continent, Simon meets a tiny Karen, Jai makes a new friend, and they absolutely, like usual, don't read any books.   You'll laugh, you'll cry, you will have a good time. So have a listen and tell a friend.

Ep 22 - The Winfield King 30.03.2026

The buddies uncover a secret that will shake the Royal Family to it's core. Well, Simon uncovered it, Jai just listened. TBH, Simon didn't, someone on the internet did and he listened to it, then told Jai, who wasn't really paying attention. The point is...something. Not really sure yet. There's also some stuff about the new worst person on flights. Jai discovers a new way to get out of any proble...

Ep 21 - Napoleon's Little Man 24.03.2026

The buds get in to some stuff this week.   Jai tells a story from WW2 (he wasn't there, but he read about it), Simon finds new ways to make money, and Jai got farted on. There's also some pretty wild stuff about Napoleon Get your butts over here and listen.

Ep 20 - One Thousand Rocks 16.03.2026

Ready for another episode of the cutest podcast on earth? You got it, kid. Big time.   This week, the buddies talk product. Which product? Not a clue. Simon 'plays' with his split personality and Jai was in a car accident in an Uber.   Do good, do listen, do you. x

Ep 19 - Getting Jacked in Hell 09.03.2026

This one is late. Sincerely, we're sorry. Simon feels sad because of hair, Jai avoids preventing a highway disaster, the buddies discover a new way to stay healthy and then they go to hell.   Get real amongst it, and we will catch you next Tuesday.

Ep 18 - Boondock Karens 25.02.2026

Hello, welcome and hi.   This week, Jai and Simon get in to their full main character eras and talk about saving the world through one of their favourite films.   They also get in to some stuff about sequels, baby teeth and how to get doctor money without being a doctor.   Get on to it.

Ep 17 - Bitcoin for Boomers 12.02.2026

This week the buddies had a few sips and got a little loose.   Simon got some life advice through a third party. Jai is on the cusp of becoming wealthy. Simon shares a candy from Europe. Jai finds a new hatred for golfers and also the candy from Europe. Get in to it, it's a fun one x

Ep 16 - The Penguin Cliffhanger 29.01.2026

Would you be interested in breaking in to Simon's house? Because he tells you kind of how to in this episode.   This ep is a beaut, it's got everything. Well, it's got four things, but they're good.   There's some stuff about movies, some other stuff and Simon's theory of the one sport that every one openly talks smack on.   Like I said 'beaut'   Get on it, and we'll see you again soon.   -The bud...

Ep 15 - Iron Man Dies 04.01.2026

New Year, New Us. It's the exact same, but we have new socks on from Christmas, so our confidence is through the roof.   Stop being bored at work or operating heavy machinery and listen to Jai and Simon talk nonsense for an hour.    We're talking golf and sucking at it. Good shopping etiquette.  Elon Musk still sucks.   This is a special episode because Simon sings a thing. Come and check it out

Ep 14 - We Might Be Drunk 02.12.2025

This week, the buddies take a page out of Mark Normand and Sam Morril's book and get a little wrecked before, during and after recording. It went good, which is a bad thing for their health.   Have a listen while Jai and Simon get into robots, Jack Doherty's arrest (haha, btw), and their sponsor challenges.   It's a wild one. Enjoy and tell a loved one x

Ep 13 - Pot-Bellied Goblins 24.11.2025

This week, the two idiots in charge get in to some real stuff. We're talking hoaxes. We're talking Alex Jones. We're talking whether Simon's tattoos have the ability to turn nice people in to douchebags. There's also some stuff about the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame, dinosaurs, not being able to talk good, and this special episode features a distant sneeze from Simon's fiancé. We just went viral. Get...

Ep 12 - The Pillow Fort Problem 16.11.2025

"...man dances on roof of cop car afters losing a fight to a goose"   This week is a good one. So get in to it.   Simon forces Jai to play a (un)deadly game with zero consequences. Jai dutch ovens himself. It's unrelated.   Then, they talk endgames and how to deal with seagulls stealing lunch.

Ep 11 - The Ballad of Rat Boy 09.11.2025

This week Simon recounts the story of going to an Italian festival and wanting to punch two different people. Jai tells a story of meeting a man on Venice Beach with a pet rat.  They also get into one of the worst film ideas that is currently in production.   There is probably some other stuff as well, also.   So come get stuck and check out this bad boy.

Ep 10 - The Rubik's Cube Kiss 28.10.2025

There's way too many spiders in this episode. Well, there's seven, so maybe there is not enough. It's a fair bit though. This week the buddies talk about the new season of Monster (terrible show but perfect impression to upset loved ones), Simon learns about a new powerful owl and Jai works out how he wants to go to going to prison. Hit that like button or whatever, the internet sucks.  

Ep 9 - Microscopic Rumble 21.10.2025

Are you ready to rumble?  What about miniature rumble? Like a microscopic rumble? If so, we have you covered.    This week, the buddies get rowdy. Jai has returned from Japan, Simon discovered his new favourite obscure sport, Jai missed his big break, and they talk about the worst type of content to edit. Let's burn some books. Or not, whatever, we're just trying stuff out.

Ep 8 - Shark Peen 14.10.2025

Catch up with the budz, as they get in to their genius, multi-level marketing ideas, eating on-fire pita pockets, pool failures and how Jai used to play tennis and name his little guy 'George' and then stopped doing both of those things on the same day. We're still looking for Travis.

Ep 7 - Meta Baby 08.10.2025

This week the buddies learn everything that Meta can tell them, while being film critics and getting ready for the aliens.   Check it out

Ep 6 - The Stuck Episode 01.10.2025

This week, the buds broaden their palates. Getting into country gigs, getting stuck and side hustles involving butter. There’s nothing butter than this! Check it out

Ep 5 - Looking for Travis 23.09.2025

This week, the buds get down and dirty. Simon nearly passes away immediately, Jai talks about his run-in with a television thief, and they get in to the best way to shake up the video game industry, make a butt-tonne of cash and make everyone mad at the same time. Come party.

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