In Lem Can Help, Fred Armisen plays life coach Lem Bennings, who tackles life’s big questions on his popular advice podcast. So maybe it shouldn't come as a surprise that in real life, the comedian, writer, producer, and musician looks to an eclectic assortment of sources for inspiration and life lessons.

As he explains about his curated list of listens: “These selections have been helpful in a multitude of ways, from providing inspiration to helping fill in the gaps of my knowledge and learning about history and some of my favorite musicians—especially in their own voice. Plus, it’s fun to try to learn Icelandic! I find it soothing, hearing people speak this language in simple, demonstrative tones.”

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One More Hour

By Sleater-Kinney

Narrated by Carrie Brownstein, Corin Tucker

One More Hour

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A Swim in a Pond in the Rain

By George Saunders

Narrated by George Saunders, Phylicia Rashad, Nick Offerman, Glenn Close, Keith David, Rainn Wilson, BD Wong, Renée Elise Goldsberry

A Swim in a Pond in the Rain

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See a Little Light

By Bob Mould

Narrated by Bob Mould

See a Little Light

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Stasiland

By Anna Funder

Narrated by Denica Fairman

Stasiland

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Tammy Wynette

By Jimmy McDonough

Narrated by Robertson Dean

Tammy Wynette

Short Stories in Icelandic for Beginners

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Lonely Boy

By Steve Jones

Narrated by Steve Jones

Lonely Boy

The Guns of August

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The Rise

By Sarah Lewis

Narrated by Sarah Lewis

The Rise