Patton Oswalt: Black Coffee and Ice Water

by Patton Oswalt

Black Coffee and Ice Water, Patton Oswalt's 10th hour of brand-new material, marks an exciting new chapter in Audible's foray into the world of stand-up. The Emmy- and Grammy-winning performer wrestles with religion, wolves, parenting a teenager, and musical theater. He mostly loses.

Genres: Humor, Audiobook, Nonfiction, Comedy

Audible Audio

Published November 20, 2025

About the author

Patton Oswalt is an American stand-up comedian, writer and actor.

His first wife was the late Michelle McNamara.

Reviews

[Tara Cignarella · Rating 4 out of 5]

----------Oswalt was funny and easy to listen to.

[Dirk · Rating 2 out of 5]

Listened to it as part of an audible plus subscription. I would not buy this as an audiobook…: why o why do people have to use such foul language in order to be funny? I guess that’s how most people talk these days? I reject it

[Jon Seals · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.5 stars
For some reason, Patton Oswalt released his latest comedy special as an Audible audiobook.

It’s not really a book. It’s Patton’s latest hour of stand-up.

I probably would have enjoyed a typical comedy special on Netflix or HBO better, but this was fine. I liked it.

(It also added one more short “book” to my stupid 2025 reading goal.)
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Apropos of nothing, I’d love to see Patton write another real book.

(“Zombie Spaceship Wasteland” and “Silver Screen Fiend” are both wonderful.)

I follow his writing profile on Amazon. They send me an email every couple of months, saying he’s written another comic book. Every time I get one of those emails, I think for a second, “Ooooooo! Does Patton have a new book?!” It’s quickly followed by disappointment when I see it’s another comic book. Sorry, I’m just not a comic book guy.

[Samantha Tully · Rating 5 out of 5]

I LOVE stand up. I LIKE Patton Oswalt. I took a chance with this one and I did the worst thing ever. I listened to this when I was in bed and my husband was asleep. It started with a snort here and a giggle there and then it was a full belly laugh. He woke up wondering if I was laughing in my sleep. After I told him I was listing to this one, he was like, "keep it down!" I laughed, I cried and I had an asthma attack. This was too good to not listen to twice! I felt like I had a hangover when I woke up the next morning. WORTH IT!

[Dave Stone · Rating 4 out of 5]

Stand-up routine from 2025
I was Looking for something to listen to in a hurry, late for work and I honestly thought this was a memoir. I thought GREAT! I loved Silver Screen Fiend & Zombie Spaceship Wasteland, so I picked this up as I ran out the door.
...So the first laugh of this stand up recording was me at myself for not checking better.
As for Patton's numerous comedy albums, this one okay.
Comedy careers tend to have a very short lifespan, Patton is 200 in comedian years. The wisdom and experience shine out.

[James Livermore · Rating 3 out of 5]

Super, super quick listen, free with Audible subscription but I had no idea this was a standup comedy routine. I thought it was a biography or something. It's amusing and I like Patton, but not sure this counts as a "book" per se (listening to a stand up comedy bit).

[Brandon Meredith · Rating 5 out of 5]

Does this count as a book? It’s an hour-long Audible recording. Anyway, I enjoyed it! Come on Patton! I saw him at a live recording of the podcast “Lovett or Leave It” and he was incredible: fast, fun, and funny. I was happy to stumble across this recording too!

[Jenni Stein]

thoroughly enjoyed this added to the list of comedians i need to see do stand up

[Jennifer · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very funny. I love this Audible series

[Hunter Ross · Rating 4 out of 5]

Not really a book, but kind of fun.

[Ryan Redmond · Rating 5 out of 5]

Hilarious comedy album. Not a book but a fun listen. One of my favorite comics still putting out great work.

[Heather · Rating 5 out of 5]

Well produced, fun listen. If you enjoy any of Patton's other works... Or if you just need a break from the crazy that is this reality of late, This is the audiobook comedy special for you.

[Mike DeVito · Rating 4 out of 5]

An hour comedy routine. Quite funny!

[Seed · Rating 4 out of 5]

A refreshing, light, & funny listen!

[Macey · Rating 4 out of 5]

Audible

[Macy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Short, smart, funny, and enjoyable.

[Jill · Rating 4 out of 5]

I enjoyed this more than I expected to. Many of his observations and statements landed with me.

[Art · Rating 5 out of 5]

I just get Oswalt's humor. Not sure if that is a good thing or a bad thing. lol

[Eric Dawson · Rating 2 out of 5]

Not really an audiobook. A standup routine available on Audible.

It felt like he was trying out material for the first time. Some landed, most didn’t for me.

[Sue Watson]

Hilarious