Investigative Humorist Codex Melcher invites funny friends over to talk about really bizarre, bad, and buckwild books.
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INTRODUCING a new monthly YouTube series similar to Tomefoolery by the same creator! In the first episode of #CodexTubus—the weird books BookTube—we're discussing 1872's Advice to Irish Girls in America by The Nun of Kenmare. Come for the advice, stay for the admonition! 𝓠 LINKS 𝓠 https://www.codexohm.com https://twitter.com/codexohm https://instag…
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155. ‘If I Did It' w/ Peter-john Byrnes
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Codex is joined by comedian Peter-john Byrnes to burn it all to the ground (hypothetically). You can find the book online and at the local Bronco dealership. If I Did It: Confessions of the Killer by OJ Simpson Get the full story in O.J. Simpson’s own words! On July 31, 2007 Federal Court Judge A. Jay Cristol awarded the Goldman family the rights t…
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154. '50 Shades of Grey' w/ Amy Sumpter & Alexandra Tsarpalas
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Codex is joined by comedian, rapper, podcaster Amy Sumpter and bon vivant Alexandra Tsarpalas to talk about sexy sexy contract negotiations. You can find the book online and in your aunt’s nightstand. 50 Shades of Grey by E L James Now in hardcover, with a silk ribbon marker and printed endpapers, the first volume of the New York Times #1 bestselli…
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153. ’The Way to Happiness’ w/ Jackson Bird
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Codex is joined by writer and YouTuber Jackson Bird to find their own… way to happiness. You can find the book in Glendale or Canada. The Way to Happiness by Lafayette Ronald Hubbard SYNOPSIS: The choice of actions and decisions requires skill and wisdom, not just self-interest or just group interest. Containing 21 precepts, The Way to Happiness he…
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152. ’The Big Lie’ w/ Trish Roberts-Miller
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Codex is joined by Professor Trish Roberts-Miller to *breathes into paper bag*. You can find the book in, honestly, way too many places. The Big Lie: Exposing the Nazi Roots of the American Left by Dinesh D'Souza "Of course, everything [D'Souza] says here is accurate... But it's not going to sit well with people on the American left who, of course,…
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151. ’The NIV Bible’ w/ Gwynn Fulcher
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Codex is joined by writer and performer Gwynn Fulcher to get so much hate mail. You can find the book online and unlikely elsewhere, it’s a pretty rare book. NIV Study Bible by Zondervan Bibles This best-loved NIV Study Bible features a stunning four-color interior with full-color photographs, maps, charts, and illustrations. Since its first releas…
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150. ’Chariots of the Gods’ w/ Ian Belknap
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Codex is joined by Chicago writer and founder of Write Club Ian Belknap to get to the future of the past of ANCIENT ALIENS. You can find the book online and at a fairly successful convention in Pasadena. Chariots of the Gods by Erich von Däniken (Author), Michael Heron (Translator) THE SEVEN MILLION COPY BESTSELLER The groundbreaking classic that i…
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149. ’On the Jews and Their Lies’ w/ Tommy Maranges
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Codex is joined by game designer and former Philosophy Bro Tommy Maranges to HOOOOOO BOI. You can find your copy of whatever the fuck this is… uhm… just don’t. On the Jews and Their Lies by Martin Luther The Jews and Their Lies by Luther, Martin. Published by Liberty Bell Publications,2004, Binding: Paperback What shall we Christians do with this r…
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148. "On the Art of the Cinema" w/ Bobby Reichle
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Codex is joined by comedian, designer, and multitool Bobby Reichle to learn how to be true masters of the revolution and construction… of movies. You can find your copy of the manifesto online but you should probably spoof your IP. On the Art of the Cinema / The Cinema and Directing by Kim Jong Il In his preface the author states: The cinema is now…
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147. ’The Unabomber Manifesto’ w/ Tom Harrison
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Codex is joined by writer, GM, and podcaster Tom Harrison to try to unpack YET ANOTHER manifesto. You can find your copy of the manifesto online and as a red flag in that guy from work’s backpack. Industrial Society and Its Future by Ted Kaczynski In 1971 Dr. Theodore Kaczynski rejected modern society and moved to a primitive cabin in the woods of …
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146. ’The Emoji Movie’ w/ Tamara Lynn Chambers
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Codex is joined by comedian, bestie, YouTuber, actor Tamara Lynn Chambers for THE SWEETEST REVENGE!!!!! You can find your copy of the book online and on fire in a trashcan in Glendale, CA. The Emoji Movie Junior Novelization by Tracey West & Style Guide Discover the world hidden inside your smartphone in this retelling of The Emoji Movie, featuring…
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145. ‘Behold a Pale Horse’ w/ Bobby Hill
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Codex is joined by comedian and podcaster Bobby Hill to talk about everyone’s favorite American pastime: conspiracy-theory-driven-militias.You can find your copy of the book online and from that one friend you have… you know the one. Behold a Pale Horse by Milton William Cooper Bill Cooper, former United States Naval Intelligence Briefing Team memb…
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144. ‘Go Ask Alice’ w/ Brandie Posey
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Codex is joined by comedian, podcaster, and friend of the show Brandie Posey to talk about something she and I both have A LOT of obvious experience with: drugs.You can find your copy of the book online and in your school library near the better books. Go Ask Alice by Anonymous With over a million copies in print, Go Ask Alice has become a classic …
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143. 'The Anarchist Cookbook’ w/ John-Michael Bond
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Cody is joined by comedian, writer, and podcaster John-Michael Bond to talk more about whose corpses you should be pissing on. You know what you’re getting into and if you don’t, then… well, good luck. You can find your copy of the book online and at that bookstore in that part of town your parents don’t like. The Anarchist Cookbook by William Powe…
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142. ‘The Book of Lies' w/ Andy Sell
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Cody is joined by comedian, podcaster, and writer Andy Sell to… look, it’s Aleister Crowley. You know what you’re getting into and if you don’t, then… well, good luck. You can find your copy of the book online and at that guy you know’s house. You know. That guy. 'The Book of Lies' by Aleister Crowley An admirable collection of Crowley's aphorisms-…
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141. ‘Men Are from Mars, Women Are from Venus' w/ Ryn Gonzales
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Codex is joined by LGBT+ advocate Ryn Gonzales to discover our past lives for our future relationships. You can find your copy of the book online and at the church bookshop, probably. 'Men Are from Mars, Women Are from Venus: The Classic Guide to Understanding the Opposite Sex' by John Gray HARDCOVER: The most well-know, long-lived, and tried-and-t…
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140. ‘Empire Beneath the Ice' w/ Dylan Farr
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Cody is joined by comedian Dylan Farr to uncover the true secrets of Antarctica (no, the other secrets of Antarctica, look, Antarctica has a lot of secrets). You can find your copy of the book online and, well, you probably don’t want to go to the other places it’s available. Empire Beneath the Ice by Stephen Quayle (Qualye) In Empire Beneath the I…
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139. ‘Holiday eBook Erotica II' w/ Amy Sumpter & Alexandra Tsarpalas
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cw: we do talk about consent and rape in a very straightforward way in this episode Cody is joined by comedian, rapper, and podcaster Amy Sumpter & comedian, spinster, and student of life Alexandra Tsarpalas to let it snow let it snow… you know. You can find your copy of the books online and only online as Baby Jesus intended. Eva's Naughty Christm…
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138. 'The Immortal Nicholas' w/ Matthew Gaydos
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Cody is joined by video producer and podcast host Matthew Gaydos to rediscover the magic of the Biblical Santa Claus (and Biblical Krampus!). You can find your copy of the book online or, yeah, actually, let’s be real, it’s only available online. The Immortal Nicholas by Glenn Beck A thrilling new holiday novel from #1 New York Times bestselling au…
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137. ’The Trump Card' w/ Zach Heltzel
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Cody is joined by comedian and podcaster Zach Heltzel to finally discover our inner business diva. You can find your copy of the book online or in the bargain bin at Kaybee Toys. The Trump Card by Ivanka Trump INSPIRATION. SUCCESS. CONFIDENCE. PASSION. No one is born with these qualities, but they are the key ingredients for reaching goals, buildin…
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Cody is joined by comedian and actress Nathalie Holmes in this incredibly silly episode about an incredibly silly book. You can find your copy of the book online or at your friend who likes to say they read the newspaper even if it's just the cartoons and society sections. Unhinged: An Insider's Account of the Trump White House by Omarosa Manigault…
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135. ’The Faithgirlz! Bible' w/ Meegan Kelleher
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Cody is joined by comedian Meegan Kelleher to get right with the Lord in the traditionalist church of Lisa Frank. You can find your copy of the book online or, like, at your friend’s place or some junk, like, get off my case, DAD. NIV, Faithgirlz! Bible: Revised Edition, Hardcover by Nancy N. Rue and GOD Every girl wants to know she’s totally uniqu…
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134. ’The Search for Atlas' w/ Sara Ghaleb
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Cody is joined by writer and comedian Sara Ghaleb to search for the only man who can save the circus: Who is Gordon Gecko? You can find your copy of the book online or in the bedroom of the child on the block who is actively taught that sharing is NOT caring. 'The Tuttle Twins and the Search for Atlas' by Connor Boyack (Author), Elijah Stanfield (I…
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133. ‘Left Behind the Kids' w/ Tamara Lynn Chambers
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Cody is joined by actor and YouTuber Tamara Lynn Chambers to return to our youth in the Hellscape of The Lord’s punishment. You can find your copy of the book online or at a small town school library. 'Left Behind: The Kids' by Jerry Jenkins and Tim LaHaye with Chris Fabry With over seven and one-half million copies sold in the series, Left Behind:…
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132. ‘Communion' w/ Peter-john Byrnes
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Cody is joined by comedian, podcaster, and long-suffering friend of the show Peter-john Byrnes to really dive... deep... into the alien conspiracy they don't want you to know about. You can find your copy of the book online or... you know... 'Communion: A True Story' by Whitley Strieber The author of "The Wolfen" and "The Hunger" tells the true sto…
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