Bill Burr repeatedly referenced the book throughout the show, initially noting it among his music‑related reads and later describing how he finally finished it. He highlighted the extensive effort put into its creation, the thoughtful way it addressed the band’s late member, and the inclusion of obscure musical anecdotes. His comments conveyed strong enthusiasm, effectively recommending it to listeners.
Bill Burr mentioned having received a hardcover copy of "The Beastie Boys Book" as a gift a few years prior, but had yet to read it.
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I read the Beastie Boys heart hardcover book
Episode: Monday Morning Podcast 5-13-19
Bill recently finished reading it and praised the effort and consideration that went into its creation, as well as the way the band handled discussing MCA's passing.
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Hey Bill, just a quick suggestion since you're enjoying the Beastie Boys Book, nine-year-old boys, it's Beastie Boy.
You should try the audio version. It's amazing. Each chapter is read by either the remaining members or by some very interesting people, check it out.
I gotta tell you, I literally just finished that book last night and um what I loved about the book beyond the story was amazing was the time effort and consideration that was put into that book is undeniable.
Like when I was reading it, there was all these like beyond their story, they had all these little left turns that they would take with all of a sudden a friend of theirs would just like write a chapter.
They had like at the end of the book, they got some guy just trashing them making fun of the different looks they've had throughout their career.
Bill Burr mentioned having it but couldn't bring it on tour because it was a hardcover special edition. He said he wished he'd brought a paperback instead.
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I would have done because I was I have like 25 more pages to go in that beastie boy book, but it was the hardcover special edition.
Episode: Monday Morning Podcast 3-25-19
Bill Burr was reading the hardcover edition of the Beastie Boys' book and was mindful of the plastic covering potentially affecting its resale value, which is unlikely given that he never sells anything on eBay.
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Now I'm reading the the Beastie Boy book Had cover edition and as I was taking the plastic off I was thinking like it's just gonna affect the value of it.
Episode: Monday Morning Podcast 11-26-18
Bill Burr expressed a desire to obtain the Beastie Boys hardcover book, stating he wanted some peace and quiet to read it.
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I want the Beastie Boys Beastie Boys Hardcover book that they put out or is it just Beastie Boys?
I want the and then quote Beastie Boys hardcover book That's what I want.
Bill Burr mentioned reading this book and referenced a part of it that described the New York City scene in Tribeca in the past.
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I read that Beastie Boys book like what? That whole part in New York used to be like after dark. It just seemed like sort of this no-man's land of like just young creative people and...
Bill Burr mentioned having a hardcover copy of 'The Beastie Boys Book' which he had received as a gift a few years prior to this podcast recording, but hadn't yet read.
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I read the Beastie Boys heart hardcover book
Episode: Monday Morning Podcast 5-13-19
It was recently finished by Bill, who enjoyed the story, the amount of effort and consideration put into it, and the way they handled talking about MCA. It featured many obscure musicians and bands that were brought up.
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Hey bill just a quick suggestion Since you're enjoying the beastie boy book nine year old boys It's beastie boy. I I you know what always kills me about that band because they like it's beastie boy not beastie boys
I gotta tell you I literally just finished that book last night and um what I loved about the book beyond the story was amazing was The time effort and consideration that was put into that book is um Is undeniable
Like when I was reading it, there was all these like beyond their story They had all these little left turns that they would take with all of a sudden a friend of theirs would just like write a chapter They had like at the end of the book. They got some guy just Just trashing them making fun of the different looks they've had throughout their uh their career
It's really really uh Really amazing and I think also the way that they handle talking about mca is just like a really classy way that they did it
another great thing about that book though Is the amount of obscure At least obscure to me musicians and bands that they brought up And I you know, I my laptop wasn't so filled up I downloaded a lot of them and um I was always envious of those people who would just fucking Get out of the mainstream and delve into all these other bands that people weren't fucking into
Bill mentioned that he had almost finished reading the Beastie Boys Book but couldn't because he had the hardcover special edition with him and didn't want to check a bag.
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I would have done because I was I have like 25 more pages to go in that beastie boy book, but it was the hardcover special edition.
So it was like sticking a fucking extra laptop in my bag and I didn't want to check a bag so I didn't bring it so I should have brought like this paperback book.
It was mentioned as a hardcover book that Bill Burr had received as a gift, but he had not yet read it, likely several years after receiving it.
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I read the Beastie Boys heart hardcover book
Episode: Monday Morning Podcast 3-25-19
Bill Burr was reading the hardcover edition of the Beastie Boys Book while preparing for bed and found it interesting enough to continue reading.
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Now I'm reading the the Beastie Boy book Had cover edition and as I was taking the plastic off I was thinking like it's just gonna affect the value of it.
Episode: Monday Morning Podcast 11-26-18
Bill Burr expressed a desire to obtain a hardcover copy of the Beastie Boys book, mentioning his difficulty with remembering whether it is 'the Beastie Boys' or 'Beastie Boys'.
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I want the Beastie Boys Beastie Boys Hardcover book that they put out or is it just Beastie Boys?
I want the and then quote Beastie Boys hardcover book That's what I want.
Episode: Monday Morning Podcast 5-13-19
Bill Burr mentioned recently finishing this book and praised the time, effort, and the classy way they talked about MCA, and the left turns they took, including having a friend write a chapter.
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Hey bill just a quick suggestion since you're enjoying the beastie boy book nine year old boys it's beastie boy.
I gotta tell you I literally just finished that book last night and um what I loved about the book beyond the story was amazing was the time effort and consideration that was put into that book is um is undeniable.
Like when I was reading it, there was all these like beyond their story they had all these little left turns that they would take with all of a sudden a friend of theirs would just like write a chapter.
They had like at the end of the book. They got some guy just just trashing them making fun of the different looks they've had throughout their uh their career.
It's really really uh really amazing and I think also the way that they handle talking about mca is just like a really classy way that they did it.
Bill Burr mentioned wanting to read more of the Beastie Boys book but did not bring it on his trip due to it being a hardcover special edition.
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I would have done because I was I have like 25 more pages to go in that Beastie boy book, but it was the hardcover special edition.
So it was like sticking a fucking extra laptop in my bag and I didn't want to check a bag so I didn't bring it so I should have brought like this paperback book.
Episode: Monday Morning Podcast 4-22-19
While listening to an album, Bill mentioned he was reading the Beastie Boys' book, and that Chef Roy Choi's recipes were included.
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The only reason why I know about is because I'm reading the the Beastie Boys book
Yeah, he's in there because he's a Beastie Boy fan he got to know them and he actually gives you some recipes
Episode: Monday Morning Podcast 3-25-19
Bill Burr was reading the hardcover edition of the Beastie Boys Book while in bed with his reading light on, briefly distracted by a bottle of bourbon in the room.
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Now I'm reading the the Beastie Boy book Had cover edition and as I was taking the plastic off I was thinking like it's just gonna affect the value of it.
Episode: Monday Morning Podcast 11-26-18
Bill Burr expressed his desire to obtain a hardcover copy of the Beastie Boys book, highlighting his appreciation for both their rapping and instrumental works.
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I want the Beastie Boys Beastie Boys Hardcover book that they put out or is it just Beastie Boys?
I've never been able to figure that out because they were always called the Beastie Boys and then one time they go We're not the Beastie Boys. We're Beastie Boys and then you go back and listen their first fucking song
It's like oh, you're just jealous with the Beastie Boys, right? It's like you fucking said it What are you guys a bunch of hypocrites like me? I want the I want Beastie Boys
Or I could say the what am I Russian? I can't use the word the I want the and then quote Beastie Boys hardcover book That's what I want.
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