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A new collection of essays from the #1 New York Times bestselling author who has been called "the preeminent humorist of his generation" (Entertainment Weekly). From the unique perspective of David Sedaris comes a new collection of essays taking his listeners on a bizarre and stimulating world tour. From the perils of French dentistry to the eating habits of the Australian kookaburra, from the squat-style toilets of Beijing to the particular wilderness of a North Carolina Costco, we learn about the absurdity and delight of a curious traveler's experiences. Whether railing against the habits of litterers in the English countryside or marveling over a disembodied human arm in a taxidermist's shop, Sedaris takes us on side-splitting adventures that are not to be forgotten.

David Sedaris (Author), David Sedaris (Narrator)

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The New Rules for Blondes

Writer, comedienne, and full-time Blonde, Selena Coppock offers up adventures, misadventures, and golden-hued nuggets of wisdom in a laugh-out-loud anthem for those of us who really do have more fun. . . . The modern blonde is savvy, wise, confident, capable, and not afraid to laugh at herself when the occasion calls for it. She knows who she is and is prepared to subvert all stereotypes (although she's not above wielding her golden tresses to her advantage), and knows how to be both classy and a little brassy. In the way only a Boston-bred New Yorker who once won "Best Hair" in her high school graduating class could, Coppock doles out tongue-in-cheek advice about avoiding hair disasters, the consequences of dating a man who cares a little too much about his own hair product, and so much more in an outrageous essay collection that will have even the staunchest of raven-haired beauties considering a trip to the nearest salon.

Selena Coppock (Author), Selena Coppock (Narrator)

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The Jerusalem Syndrome

By the author of Attempting Normal and host of the podcast WTF with Marc Maron, The Jerusalem Syndrome is The Gospel according to Maron: a spiritual memoir of your average hyperintelligent, ultraneurotic, superhip Jewish standup comedian and seeker. The Jerusalem Syndrome is a genuine psychological phenomenon that often strikes visitors to the Holy Land-the delusion that they are suddenly direct vessels for the voice of God. Marc Maron seems to have a distinctly American version of the Jerusalem Syndrome, which has led him on a lifelong quest for religious significance and revelation in the most unlikely of places. Maron riffs on Beat phenomena with its sacred texts, established rituals, and prescribed pilgrimages. He spends some time exploring the dark side of things, as his obsessions with cocaine (known to Maron as "magic powder"), conspiracy theories, and famous self-destructive comedians convince him that the gates of hell open beneath Los Angeles. As his quest matures, he reveals the religious aspects of Corporate America, pontificating on the timeless beauty of the Coca-Cola logo and even taking a trip to the Philip Morris cigarette factory, where the workers puff their own products with a zealot-like fervor. The culmination of Maron's Jerusalem Syndrome comes during his own tour of the Holy Land, where, with Sony camcorder glued to his eye socket, he comes face-to-face with his own ambiguous relationship to Judaism and reaches the brink of spiritual revelation-or is it nervous breakdown? Marc Maron has considerably adapted and expanded his praised one-man show to craft a genuine literary memoir. Whether he's a genuine prophet or a neurotic mess, he'll make you laugh as you question the meaning of life. "Marc Maron is blazingly smart, rapid-fire, and very funny . . . A brilliant and relentless screed." -David Rakoff, author of Fraud "Marc Maron is the first crazy person I've ever envied. In his brainiac-memoir-meets-hilarious-travelogue, he demonstrates the ability to tell a story with an extraordinary provocative intelligence that is regrettably shared by few." - Janeane Garofolo, comedian

Marc Maron (Author), Marc Maron (Narrator)

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NPR Laughter Therapy: A Comedy Collection for the Chronically Serious

Looking for an alternative to the seriously reliable, soothing yet informative sound of NPR? Try NPR! Prepare to be surprised by this collection of interviews with some of the funniest personalities on the planet, and by the memorable, unbelievable news that delights NPR listeners on the 1st of April each year. Featuring comedy legends and NPR favorites:-Introduction by Peter Sagal-The World According to Stephen Colbert-OK Go's Damian Kulash Crafts Pro Dial-Up Anthem-An Anthropologist Walks Into a Bar-Drew Carey Plays Not My Job-Roaches Drive Comedian to Bunk at Ikea-The Ups and Downs of Paula Poundstone-Phyllis Diller: Still Out for a Laugh-Starbucks' Coffee Pipeline-Joan Rivers Hates You, Herself, and Everyone Else-New York City Preschool Starts DNA Testing for Admission-Mo Rocca's Hard Hitting Look at Presidential Pets-Which Supreme Court Justice Cracks the Most Jokes?-Backstage With Fred Willard and Martin Mull-Dog Talk-Eugene Levy Stays Smart, Even in the Cheapest Gag-Lunacorp to Project Images on the Moon-Mel Brooks, "Unhinged" and Loving It

NPR (Author), Peter Sagal (Narrator)

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I Can Barely Take Care of Myself: Tales from a Happy Life Without Kids

In hilarious prose, comedian Jen Kirkman defends her decision to not have children, providing a beacon of hope to anyone whose major life decisions have been questioned by their family and friends. "You'll change your mind." That's what everyone says to Jen Kirkman-and countless women like her-when she confesses she doesn't plan to have children. But you know what? It's hard enough to be an adult. You have to dress yourself and pay bills and remember to buy birthday gifts. You have to drive and get annual physicals and tip for good service. Some adults take on the added burden of caring for a tiny human being with no language skills or bladder control. Parenthood can be very rewarding, but let's face it, so are margaritas at the adults-only pool. Jen's stand-up routine includes lots of jokes about not having kids (and some about masturbation and Johnny Depp), after which complete strangers constantly approach her and ask, "But who will take care of you when you're old?" (Servants!) Some insist, "You'd be such a great mom!" (Really? You know me so well!) Whether living rent-free in her childhood bedroom while trying to break into comedy (the best free birth control around, she says), or taking the stage at major clubs and joining a hit TV show-and along the way getting married, divorced, and attending excruciating afternoon birthday parties for her parent friends-Jen is completely happy and fulfilled by her decision not to procreate. I Can Barely Take Care of Myself is a beacon of hilarious hope for anyone whose major life decisions have been questioned by friends, family, and strangers in a comedy club bathroom. And it should satisfy everyone who wonders if Jen will ever know true love without looking into the eyes of her child.

Jen Kirkman (Author), Jen Kirkman (Narrator)

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Why is the Rabbit Crying?

Comedian Al Madrigal presents his first one-hour special on Comedy Central, Why Is The Rabbit Crying? A Correspondent on The Daily Show With Jon Stewart, Al has performed on Comedy Central Presents, and has made appearances on The Late Late Show With Craig Ferguson, Conan, and John Oliver's New York Stand-Up Show. In this all-new special, Al talks about cholos, getting older, the awkwardness of a strip-mall massage, and his maid - Liam Neeson.

Al Madrigal (Author), Al Madrigal (Narrator)

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Rare Daws Butler, Volume Two: More Comedy from the Voice of Yogi Bear!

As heard on Sirius XM Radio and NPR stations, here is volume two of Rare Daws Butler. Daws Butler was the voice magician behind such classic cartoon characters as Yogi Bear, Huckleberry Hound, and Quick Draw McGraw. Daws also cowrote and voiced many of Stan Freberg’s greatest comedy records, including Saint George and the Dragonet. Host Joe Bevilacqua presents an hour of rare Daws Butler comedy recordings featuring the voices of Stan Freberg, June Foray, and others, including “The 64 Million Dollar Question,” “Bingo Ringo,” “This is Hawthorne,” “Mr. Jinks Had A Little Lamb,” “Clementine,” “Yogi Tells All,” “Confidgetyential,” and “Peppy Possum.”

Charles Dawson Butler, Daws Butler (Author), Daws Butler, June Foray, Stan Freberg (Narrator)

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Pedro's Parodies: 14 Fractured Fables in Famous Funny Voices

These fourteen fractured fables by noted Spanish children’s author Pedro Pablo Sacristan will charm and entertain your whole family! Produced with wonderful sound effects and music by veteran radio-theater producer Joe Bevilacqua, and performed by husband and wife team Joe Bevilacqua and Lorie Kellogg, this set, heard on NPR and Sirius XM, features hilarious take-offs on icons of American culture, including: 1. “The Deductive Mr. Horsefly” – Gary Cooper, W. C. Fields, and Mae West; 2. “The Boo Boo Monkeys” – Wolfman Jack and The B-52s; 3. “The Mysterious Thief of Thieves” – Humphrey Bogart, Peter Lorre, and Sydney Greenstreet; 4. “A Strange Bird Shop” – Stan Laurel, Oliver Hardy, and James Finlayson; 5. “A Madman in the City” – Peter Falk and Andy Kauffman; 6. “The Two Spells” – Monty Python’s Flying Circus; 7. “Dark Wizard, Spark Wizard” – Bela Lugosi; 8. “Ice in the Jungle” – Geoffrey Holder; 9. “Book, Ink, and Feather” – James Stewart; 10. “Speedy Snails” – Howard Cosell and Muhammad Ali; 11. “The Tree and the Vegetables; 12. “The Full Warren” – Sam Elliott and Jack Benny; 13. “The Creature in the Attic” – Rod Serling; 14. “Johnny the Lizard” – Leon Redbone, Cheech & Chong

Pedro Pablo Sacristan, Pedro Pablo Sacristán (Author), Joe Bevilacqua, Lorie Kellogg (Narrator)

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Old-Time Radio Parodies

As heard on Sirius XM Radio and NPR stations! These are not old-time radio shows but incredible simulations! Created by veteran audio theater producer Joe Bevilacqua, these humorous half-hours take off on such classic old time radio shows as The Shadow, The Lone Ranger, The Green Hornet, War of the Worlds, Suspense, and The Jack Benny Program. The fine cast includes Joe Bevilacqua, Rick Ramos, Alison Nead, Cathi Tully, William Melillo, Jay Snyder, Peter Cummings, Thomas Babakowski, Peter Nevargic, and James Cronin. Stories include “The Silhouette,” “The Old Ranger,” “The Red Hornet,” “Brute Ballingham, Private Detective,” “Suspension: Waiting for Rochester—to Stop,” and “War of the Welles.”

Joe Bevilacqua, Robert Cirasa, Robert J. Cirasa, William Melillo (Author), A Full Cast, Alison Nead, Cathleen Tully, Joe Bevilacqua, Peter Cummings, Peter Nevargic, Rick Ramos, Vernon Morris (Narrator)

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I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue: Volume 8

In this fifteenth collection of the perennial antidote to panel games, regulars Tim Brooke-Taylor, Barry Cryer and Graeme Garden - and special guests Rob Brydon, Jeremy Hardy, Victoria Wood and Ross Noble - are given silly but hilarious things to do by chairman Jack Dee. So join Jack and company in these perennial favourites: 'New Definitions', 'Swanee Kazoo', 'One Song to the Tune of Another', 'Sound Charades' and last, but certainly not least, 'Mornington Crescent.' Other exciting rounds include '84 Chicken Cross Road', 'Complete Bellocs' and 'Grassington's Got Talent.' Listeners will know to expect inspired nonsense, pointless revelry and Colin Sell at the piano. Warning: some listeners may find the content offensive.

BBC Audio, Bbc Audio (Author), Barry Cryer, Graeme Garden, Jack Dee, Tim Brooke Taylor, Various (Narrator)

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Bridget Christie Minds The Gap: The Complete Series 1

Comedian Bridget Christie noticed that misogyny, like shiny leggings, has made an unexpected comeback. But did it ever really go away? Bridget Christie Minds the Gap is a new stand-up comedy series on the state of British feminism today. In these four episodes, she asks why feminism became a dirty word and whether the modern British woman needs it. From a smell in a well known bookshop to a pen designed specially for women, she looks at some of the more ridiculous things associated with being a woman. She also considers women and their day-to-day relationships with each other, via an organic herb puff snack, a church pew and a bag of dirty laundry. In addition, she ponders women's relationship with their bodies via a lap dance, TOWIE and a fish called Michael. Throughout the series, Fred MacAuley helps her remember some of the key incidents which brought her to an epiphany and a call to arms. Produced by Alison Vernon-Smith and Alexandra Smith. Image credit: Idil Sukan

Bridget Christie (Author), Bridget Christie, Fred Macaulay (Narrator)

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Hancock's Half Hour Volume 3: The Americans Hit Town / The Unexploded Bomb

Tony Hancock, Sid James, Kenneth Williams, Hattie Jacques and Bill Kerr star in two classic episodes written by Ray Galton and Alan Simpson, which showcase the master of misery at his best. The Americans Hit Town: When the US Air Force sets up a base in Cheam, Hancock joins the rush to rent them rooms at exorbitant prices. But the sudden appearance of a Council Inspector forces them to masquerade as Yanks. The Unexploded Bomb: An unexploded bomb is discovered in Hancock's cellar - to the delight of Sid, who wants the site for a used car lot.

Alan Simpson, Ray Galton (Author), Full Cast, Kenneth Williams, Sid James, Tony Hancock (Narrator)

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