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Truth through comedy
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I Can't Make This Up
- Life Lessons
- By: Neil Strauss - contributor, Kevin Hart
- Narrated by: Kevin Hart
- Length: 11 hrs and 15 mins
- Unabridged
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Superstar comedian and Hollywood box-office star Kevin Hart turns his immense talent to the written word by writing some words. Some of those words include: the, a, for, above, and even even. Put them together and you have the funniest, most heartfelt, and most inspirational memoir on survival, success, and the importance of believing in yourself since Old Yeller.
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Best Audiobook I Ever Listened To
- By Sam Clear on 07-13-17
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How Not to Get Shot
- And Other Advice from White People
- By: Doug Moe, D. L. Hughley
- Narrated by: D. L. Hughley
- Length: 3 hrs and 42 mins
- Unabridged
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From the elections of Barack Obama and Donald Trump to the tragic events of Ferguson and Charlottesville, the subject of race has come to the forefront of American consciousness. Legendary satirist D. L. Hughley offers his own cutting observations on this contentious issue that continues to traumatize the nation, a wound made more painful by the ongoing comments and actions of the 45th president. Hughley uses humor to draw attention to injustice, sardonically offering advice on a number of lessons, like "How to make cops feel more comfortable while they're handcuffing you".
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D.L. Hughley keeps me "woke"!
- By Mcmlviii on 08-21-18
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Pryor Convictions
- And Other Life Sentences
- By: Richard Pryor
- Narrated by: JD Jackson
- Length: 7 hrs and 41 mins
- Unabridged
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Richard Pryor journeys from his childhood in a family that worked in whore-houses and bars, through to his years in Hollywood - the money, the women, the drugs - and the diagnosis of multiple sclerosis.
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Powerful and painful
- By Fritz Mason on 04-19-18
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The Last Black Unicorn
- By: Tiffany Haddish
- Narrated by: Tiffany Haddish
- Length: 6 hrs and 29 mins
- Unabridged
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Tiffany can't avoid being funny: it's just who she is. But The Last Black Unicorn is so much more than a side-splittingly hilarious collection of essays - it's a memoir of the struggles of one woman who came from nothing and nowhere. A woman who was able to achieve her dreams by reveling in her pain and awkwardness, showing the world who she really is, and inspiring others through the power of laughter.
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Interesting...
- By The2ndhorseman on 12-24-17
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I Can't Make This Up
- Life Lessons
- By: Neil Strauss - contributor, Kevin Hart
- Narrated by: Kevin Hart
- Length: 11 hrs and 15 mins
- Unabridged
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Superstar comedian and Hollywood box-office star Kevin Hart turns his immense talent to the written word by writing some words. Some of those words include: the, a, for, above, and even even. Put them together and you have the funniest, most heartfelt, and most inspirational memoir on survival, success, and the importance of believing in yourself since Old Yeller.
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Best Audiobook I Ever Listened To
- By Sam Clear on 07-13-17
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How Not to Get Shot
- And Other Advice from White People
- By: Doug Moe, D. L. Hughley
- Narrated by: D. L. Hughley
- Length: 3 hrs and 42 mins
- Unabridged
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From the elections of Barack Obama and Donald Trump to the tragic events of Ferguson and Charlottesville, the subject of race has come to the forefront of American consciousness. Legendary satirist D. L. Hughley offers his own cutting observations on this contentious issue that continues to traumatize the nation, a wound made more painful by the ongoing comments and actions of the 45th president. Hughley uses humor to draw attention to injustice, sardonically offering advice on a number of lessons, like "How to make cops feel more comfortable while they're handcuffing you".
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D.L. Hughley keeps me "woke"!
- By Mcmlviii on 08-21-18
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Pryor Convictions
- And Other Life Sentences
- By: Richard Pryor
- Narrated by: JD Jackson
- Length: 7 hrs and 41 mins
- Unabridged
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Richard Pryor journeys from his childhood in a family that worked in whore-houses and bars, through to his years in Hollywood - the money, the women, the drugs - and the diagnosis of multiple sclerosis.
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Powerful and painful
- By Fritz Mason on 04-19-18
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The Last Black Unicorn
- By: Tiffany Haddish
- Narrated by: Tiffany Haddish
- Length: 6 hrs and 29 mins
- Unabridged
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Tiffany can't avoid being funny: it's just who she is. But The Last Black Unicorn is so much more than a side-splittingly hilarious collection of essays - it's a memoir of the struggles of one woman who came from nothing and nowhere. A woman who was able to achieve her dreams by reveling in her pain and awkwardness, showing the world who she really is, and inspiring others through the power of laughter.
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Interesting...
- By The2ndhorseman on 12-24-17
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Before They Were Kings, Vol. 1
- By: Chris Rock, Steve Harvey, Arsenio Hall, and others
- Narrated by: Chris Rock, Steve Harvey, DL Hughley, and others
- Length: 1 hr and 10 mins
- Original Recording
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The greats of comedy, when they were young and struggling, performing their great early routines.
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comedy that is really funny
- By Orchidea on 06-29-20
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Maybe You Never Cry Again
- By: Bernie Mac
- Narrated by: Bernie Mac
- Length: 4 hrs and 25 mins
- Abridged
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By the tender age of five, Bernie Mac had found his calling: making others laugh. He has since become the star and cocreator of Fox’s hit sitcom The Bernie Mac Show; a stand-up legend; and a hit movie star in Head of State and Charlie’s Angels: Full Throttle. Now, this amazing comedian delves deep down inside to retell the poignant and hilarious story of his childhood and the people who helped shape him into the comedian - and the strong and self-reliant man - he is today.
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Sad & Happy Story, But Very Well Missed Bernie,RIP
- By Eddie G on 03-20-13
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Here for It
- Or, How to Save Your Soul in America: Essays
- By: R. Eric Thomas
- Narrated by: R. Eric Thomas
- Length: 7 hrs and 35 mins
- Unabridged
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R. Eric Thomas didn’t know he was different until the world told him so. Everywhere he went - whether it was his rich, mostly White, suburban high school, his conservative Black church, or his Ivy League college in a big city - he found himself on the outside looking in. In essays by turns hysterical and heartfelt, Thomas reexamines what it means to be an "other" through the lens of his own life experience.
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Love in the Time of Coronavirus, Fabulous edition!
- By MMJetSet on 03-22-20
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The Misadventures of Awkward Black Girl
- By: Issa Rae
- Narrated by: Issa Rae
- Length: 5 hrs and 49 mins
- Unabridged
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"My name is 'J' and I'm awkward--and Black. Someone once told me those were the two worst things anyone could be. That someone was right. Where do I start?" Being an introvert in a world that glorifies cool isn't easy. But when Issa Rae, the creator of the Shorty Award-winning hit series The Misadventures of Awkward Black Girl, is that introvert--whether she's navigating love, work, friendships, or rapping--it sure is entertaining.
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Loved
- By Jamila on 02-25-15
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New releases
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Maniacs and Presbyterians
- The Marshland Baptist Chronicles #3
- By: Jeri Massi
- Narrated by: Virtual Voice
- Length: 26 mins
- Unabridged
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It's Hallowe'en in Marshland, and Marshland Baptist Church has narrowly dodged the plethora of preachers who forbid this scary holiday. The celebrations will continue! But one young man in the youth group has evil on his mind, while others are envying the wealthy Presbyterians. They are playing paintball all night long for prizes, while the poorer Baptists are toasting marshmallows and taking their little brothers and sisters out trick or treating. Dark plans are brewing out in the windswept marshes, and one young lady is being led astray. Will Jack Daniels realize what is going on and save...
By: Jeri Massi
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Train Wreck
- A tale of sex, drugs, violence, and monkeys.
- By: Elizabeth F. Simons
- Narrated by: Virtual Voice
- Length: 1 hr and 22 mins
- Unabridged
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All Max wanted was a quiet train ride home. Max Farkas and his best buddy Luie Grant had just spent a weekend getting drunker, broker, and more beaten up than they had planned...and they had planned for a lot of all three. On the train ride home, these dumb but devoted best friends find themselves in fist fight with a pair of kung-fu ninja midgets. The chase that follows leads them through a swamp, aboard a train, and through a series of events you will have to read to truly believe. In the words of Max hisownself: "I've been kicked off a bus, half-drowned, train ran, train wrecked, drugged...
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Odds & Ends
- Luck of the Draw
- By: Blake Alb
- Narrated by: Virtual Voice
- Length: 8 hrs and 44 mins
- Unabridged
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Last one there is a rotten egg, or a rotten sperm as the case may be! Millions of gametes set out on this journey, but only one will make it to the mysterious egg. A treasure trove of letters was discovered in a dusty attic in the far reaches of cyberspace, including the deciphered transmissions between their sperm, egg, and brain cells. Hitch along for the ride as our five lead sperm cells form a rabble of rebels from inside their human host, Euclid Hux. But this time, they are not alone, as they are under the tutelage of a mysterious neuron by the name of Ron Une. Which will be the ...
By: Blake Alb
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Two Hour Sales Bible
- By: Chad Nadworthy
- Narrated by: Tom Turner
- Length: 1 hr and 59 mins
- Unabridged
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In this satirical, ridiculous and hilarious "self-help" book, join self-confessed sales guru and legend Chad Nadworthy as he uncovers what it means to be an unflinching sales machine. Through a series of incredible tales and indisputable truths about the sales profession, Chad takes you on a journey to be the best salesperson that you can be.
By: Chad Nadworthy
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Don't Wear Shorts on Stage...The Stand-up Guide to Comedy
- By: Rob Durham
- Narrated by: Virtual Voice
- Length: 6 hrs and 32 mins
- Unabridged
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“Don’t Wear Shorts on Stage…” is not only a complete guide to the previously unwritten rules of stand-up, but also a quick reference for the hundreds of questions that most comics don’t even think to ask. Durham points out mistakes most comics make before they even take the stage and continues his advice throughout the different levels of a comic’s career. His knowledge stems from over a decade of performing along with three years behind the scenes at one of America’s top clubs where he soaked up tips and anecdotes from some of the business’s biggest names like Dave Attell, ...
By: Rob Durham
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There's Someone in Reception
- Adventures in Local Journalism
- By: Alex Morrison
- Narrated by: Richard Godden
- Length: 6 hrs and 14 mins
- Unabridged
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Welcome to the life of a local journalist, and the curious tradition of the “walk-in” – when a member of the public turns up with a tale to tell. The newsworthiness of these stories is... well... mixed, to say the least. But every journalist remembers their weirdest and most wonderful walk-ins.
By: Alex Morrison
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Maniacs and Presbyterians
- The Marshland Baptist Chronicles #3
- By: Jeri Massi
- Narrated by: Virtual Voice
- Length: 26 mins
- Unabridged
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It's Hallowe'en in Marshland, and Marshland Baptist Church has narrowly dodged the plethora of preachers who forbid this scary holiday. The celebrations will continue! But one young man in the youth group has evil on his mind, while others are envying the wealthy Presbyterians. They are playing paintball all night long for prizes, while the poorer Baptists are toasting marshmallows and taking their little brothers and sisters out trick or treating. Dark plans are brewing out in the windswept marshes, and one young lady is being led astray. Will Jack Daniels realize what is going on and save...
By: Jeri Massi
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Train Wreck
- A tale of sex, drugs, violence, and monkeys.
- By: Elizabeth F. Simons
- Narrated by: Virtual Voice
- Length: 1 hr and 22 mins
- Unabridged
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All Max wanted was a quiet train ride home. Max Farkas and his best buddy Luie Grant had just spent a weekend getting drunker, broker, and more beaten up than they had planned...and they had planned for a lot of all three. On the train ride home, these dumb but devoted best friends find themselves in fist fight with a pair of kung-fu ninja midgets. The chase that follows leads them through a swamp, aboard a train, and through a series of events you will have to read to truly believe. In the words of Max hisownself: "I've been kicked off a bus, half-drowned, train ran, train wrecked, drugged...
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Odds & Ends
- Luck of the Draw
- By: Blake Alb
- Narrated by: Virtual Voice
- Length: 8 hrs and 44 mins
- Unabridged
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Last one there is a rotten egg, or a rotten sperm as the case may be! Millions of gametes set out on this journey, but only one will make it to the mysterious egg. A treasure trove of letters was discovered in a dusty attic in the far reaches of cyberspace, including the deciphered transmissions between their sperm, egg, and brain cells. Hitch along for the ride as our five lead sperm cells form a rabble of rebels from inside their human host, Euclid Hux. But this time, they are not alone, as they are under the tutelage of a mysterious neuron by the name of Ron Une. Which will be the ...
By: Blake Alb
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Two Hour Sales Bible
- By: Chad Nadworthy
- Narrated by: Tom Turner
- Length: 1 hr and 59 mins
- Unabridged
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In this satirical, ridiculous and hilarious "self-help" book, join self-confessed sales guru and legend Chad Nadworthy as he uncovers what it means to be an unflinching sales machine. Through a series of incredible tales and indisputable truths about the sales profession, Chad takes you on a journey to be the best salesperson that you can be.
By: Chad Nadworthy
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Don't Wear Shorts on Stage...The Stand-up Guide to Comedy
- By: Rob Durham
- Narrated by: Virtual Voice
- Length: 6 hrs and 32 mins
- Unabridged
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“Don’t Wear Shorts on Stage…” is not only a complete guide to the previously unwritten rules of stand-up, but also a quick reference for the hundreds of questions that most comics don’t even think to ask. Durham points out mistakes most comics make before they even take the stage and continues his advice throughout the different levels of a comic’s career. His knowledge stems from over a decade of performing along with three years behind the scenes at one of America’s top clubs where he soaked up tips and anecdotes from some of the business’s biggest names like Dave Attell, ...
By: Rob Durham
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There's Someone in Reception
- Adventures in Local Journalism
- By: Alex Morrison
- Narrated by: Richard Godden
- Length: 6 hrs and 14 mins
- Unabridged
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Welcome to the life of a local journalist, and the curious tradition of the “walk-in” – when a member of the public turns up with a tale to tell. The newsworthiness of these stories is... well... mixed, to say the least. But every journalist remembers their weirdest and most wonderful walk-ins.
By: Alex Morrison
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Johnny Carson
- By: Henry Bushkin
- Narrated by: Josh Bloomberg
- Length: 10 hrs and 8 mins
- Unabridged
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“Here’s Johnny!” Probably everyone in America knows the phrase, whether they watched every episode of The Tonight Show or none because they had to go to bed early on school nights. From 1962 to 1992, Johnny Carson and his Tonight Show dominated the American consciousness. Henry Bushkin was Carson’s best friend and lawyer during that period, and his book is a tautly rendered and remarkably nuanced portrait of Carson, revealing not only how he truly was, but why.
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The good, the bad and the ugly. A five star story of the king of late night
- By Richard A on 05-23-24
By: Henry Bushkin
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Why Not?
- Lessons on Comedy, Courage, and Chutzpah
- By: Mark Schiff, Jerry Seinfeld - foreword by
- Narrated by: Mark Schiff
- Length: 9 hrs and 44 mins
- Unabridged
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From master comedian Mark Schiff, a long-time touring partner of Jerry Seinfeld, comes a hilarious account of decades of foolery with comedy and acting legends and how he honed his mensch skills in all of life's arenas.
By: Mark Schiff, and others
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DEI Fairytales
- A Woke Agenda Gone Mad
- By: Bob Forturds
- Narrated by: Virtual Voice
- Length: 1 hr and 8 mins
- Unabridged
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Step into the whimsical world of "The DEI Chronicles: A Humorous Fictional Journey" where Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion take center stage in the most unexpected and uproarious ways. In this fantastical realm, the fanatical agenda of DEI is turned on its head, revealing the absurdity and divisiveness lurking beneath its surface. Prepare to burst into laughter as you follow the misadventures of a pirate whose pronouns are "Trump Won," as he outsmarts the bumbling Sniffing Joe in a battle of wits. But the laughter doesn't stop there – Story after story brings to light how DEI agenda is ...
By: Bob Forturds
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Diary of an Alcoholic
- The D.I.D. Series, Book 1
- By: Dor Nosrebor
- Narrated by: Dor Nosrebor
- Length: 4 hrs and 3 mins
- Unabridged
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The sad truth: It takes me 8 back to back shots of 100 proof alcohol to get drunk, and my buzzing is the average persons alcohol poison. A 750 ml bottle a day (Fifth) and I didn't start drinking until I was 30 years old, I'm 42 now. How? Why? As I write this hiding in a 4X8 shed in the middle of the desert in New Mexico, I wonder myself. There is no lessons to be learned from this book, no preaching, no teaching. I'm drinking whiskey as I'm typing this. So to all my fellow Unapologetic Alcoholics, enjoy, and have a drink on me.
By: Dor Nosrebor
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The World of Bob Newhart
- By: Bob Newhart
- Narrated by: Bob Newhart
- Length: 1 hr and 8 mins
- Unabridged
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"The World of Bob Newhart" offers a delightful exploration into the comedic universe of one of America's most iconic entertainers. With his signature dry wit and understated charm, Bob Newhart invites audiences on a journey through the everyday absurdities and eccentric characters that populate his comedic landscape.
By: Bob Newhart
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According to Bob Newhart
- By: Bob Newhart
- Narrated by: Bob Newhart
- Length: 1 hr and 14 mins
- Unabridged
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"According to Bob Newhart" offers a captivating glimpse into the comedic genius and profound insights of one of America's most beloved comedians. With his trademark deadpan delivery and keen observational humor, Bob Newhart invites audiences into his world, weaving together a tapestry of wit, wisdom, and laughter.
By: Bob Newhart
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Lenny Bruce Live at the Curran Theatre
- San Francisco, Nov 19th 1961
- By: Lenny Bruce
- Narrated by: Lenny Bruce
- Length: 2 hrs and 25 mins
- Unabridged
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"Lenny Bruce Live at the Curran Theatre, San Francisco, Nov 19th 1961" captures the raw, unfiltered brilliance of one of the most influential and controversial comedians of the 20th century. On that historic night in 1961, Lenny Bruce took the stage at the Curran Theatre and unleashed his sharp wit, incisive social commentary, and fearless exploration of taboo topics.
By: Lenny Bruce
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Gerard Hoffnung at the Oxford Union
- Dec 4th 1958
- By: Gerard Hoffnung
- Narrated by: Gerard Hoffnung
- Length: 26 mins
- Unabridged
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Gerard Hoffnung at the Oxford Union, Dec 4th 1958 presents an unforgettable evening of wit, whimsy, and musical merriment courtesy of the beloved humorist and musician, Gerard Hoffnung. Taking center stage at the prestigious Oxford Union on December 4th, 1958, Hoffnung charmed and delighted audiences with his unique blend of comedic brilliance and musical talent.
By: Gerard Hoffnung
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My Billionaire Baby Daddy
- An Enemies to Lovers Single Dad Romance
- By: Clara Dunn
- Narrated by: Virtual Voice
- Length: 2 hrs and 57 mins
- Unabridged
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I can’t believe I gave my v-card to a hot billionaire old enough to be my dad. I was only going out to celebrate my friend’s birthday. Next thing I know, I’m sweaty and tangled up in the sheets - happily giving my v-card to this gorgeous grump of a man. To make matters worse, I had to sneak past his adorable little girl on my walk of shame the morning after. But he never asked for my number, so I thought for sure I would never see him again. Until the nausea started. Now I have nine months to figure this out. That is until he showed up at my doorstep with an offer I couldn’t refuse.
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Dnf
- By ViolaZA on 06-22-24
By: Clara Dunn
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Dan Leno: Hys Booke
- By: Dan Leno, Tim Simpson
- Narrated by: George Pettingell
- Length: 3 hrs and 19 mins
- Unabridged
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With these great representatives of comedy, Dan Leno need not fear comparison. In petticoats, and as a representative of various women of the lodging-house and slavey Class, he would have beaten Jimmy Rogers at his own game. When we see Dan Leno as a woman, and hear his delightful patter, it never strikes us that it is a man imitating a woman. 'It is a woman who stands before us, the veritable Mrs. Kelly, not a burlesque of the sex, but the actual thing. He catches every expression, every trick, every attitude, every in?
By: Dan Leno, and others
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Quick Quirks, A Quick Book
- By: Benjamin Anderson
- Narrated by: Virtual Voice
- Length: 43 mins
- Unabridged
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Examine contents. 'Quick Quirks, A Quick Book' is up your alley into zany qualifications. It marks distinction, such as between the game of Parcheesi and the one that we play in our minds, somehow not involved in losing two-thirds of the way in to the end. The verse here just does not read before read, zingers included. 'Quick Quirks, A Quick Book' by author Benjamin Anderson is very aptly named. It is a very quick book. I read it this morning. It is also ultimately quirky. Things are mentioned, subjects tackled as I have never before seen or read… I believe it is written for readers who ...
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Fangs and Follies
- Stories of Supernatural Silliness
- By: Kian Sanchez
- Narrated by: Virtual Voice
- Length: 9 hrs and 47 mins
- Unabridged
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Fans of horror comedy looking for a frighteningly funny read! Do you like your horror with a side of humor? Get ready to laugh yourself scared with Fangs and Follies - a collection of paranormal parodies, creepy quips, and tales of terror with a comedic twist! This book will provide hours of entertainment for anyone looking to combine their love of horror and comedy. You'll find hilarious takes on classic thriller tropes, well-known scary stories, and typical frightening characters - imagine Norman Bates as a hotel reviewer or the werewolf who's weirdly obsessed with sniffing flowers! With ...
By: Kian Sanchez