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, 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!

[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