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None of Our Business
- Written by: The Templeton Philharmonic
- Narrated by: Briana Templeton, Gwynne Phillips, Carolyn Taylor, and others
- Length: 2 hrs and 40 mins
- Original Recording
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Overall3.5 out of 5 stars 28
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Performance3.5 out of 5 stars 24
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Story3.5 out of 5 stars 24
[Contains explicit content] What’s the weirdest conversation you’ve ever overheard while eavesdropping? Was it hilarious? Disturbing? None of Our Business is a new audio series about the intrigue of eavesdropping. The show is hosted by comedians Gwynne Phillips and Briana Templeton, who often perform together as an award winning sketch comedy duo called The Templeton Philharmonic (voted “Best Duo” at the LA Comedy Festival, and “Producer’s Pick” at the Toronto Sketch Comedy Festival).
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5 out of 5 stars
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SO GOOD
- By Rod Stoll on 2018-08-23
Listen in!
What’s the weirdest conversation you’ve ever overheard while eavesdropping? Was it hilarious? Disturbing? None of Our Business is a new audio series about the intrigue of eavesdropping. The show is hosted by comedians Gwynne Phillips and Briana Templeton, who often perform together as an award-winning sketch comedy duo called The Templeton Philharmonic (voted Best Duo at the LA Comedy Festival, and Producer's Pick at the Toronto Sketch Comedy Festival).
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The Rant is Due Season 2
- Written by: Lewis Black
- Length: 2 hrs and 30 mins
- Original Recording
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 24
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 21
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 21
Season two of Lewis Black’s The Rant is Due brings you more listener rants, performed by America’s Ranter-in-Chief.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Binge-worthy
- By Susan Lutkin on 2020-06-12
Your rants in his voice
Season 2 of The Rant is Due brings you more listener grievances, performed by America's favourite angry man — this time with behind-the-scenes moments from the tour bus, as well as occasional phone calls to the people behind the rants.
From hate for pickles to disdain for online dating, this show channels the rage of your 300 million downstairs neighbours, and truly has something for everybody.
Original Series
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The Bat
- Improv in the Dark
- Written by: Cole Stratton, Janet Varney
- Length: 2 hrs and 18 mins
- Original Recording
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Overall3.5 out of 5 stars 3
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 2
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Story4 out of 5 stars 2
Hosts Cole Stratton and Janet Varney join four guest improvisers to create this show in total darkness in front of a live audience at a comedy club in California. The characters and the conflicts are all based upon the one-word suggestions from the people in the room and are enhanced with music and sound effects. Episodes feature a unicorn who plays board games, a talking dog that saves the day, and a boy who escapes from a bubble to pursue his passion for coin collecting.
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None of Our Business
- Written by: The Templeton Philharmonic
- Narrated by: Briana Templeton, Gwynne Phillips, Carolyn Taylor, and others
- Length: 2 hrs and 40 mins
- Original Recording
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Overall3.5 out of 5 stars 28
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Performance3.5 out of 5 stars 24
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Story3.5 out of 5 stars 24
[Contains explicit content] What’s the weirdest conversation you’ve ever overheard while eavesdropping? Was it hilarious? Disturbing? None of Our Business is a new audio series about the intrigue of eavesdropping. The show is hosted by comedians Gwynne Phillips and Briana Templeton, who often perform together as an award winning sketch comedy duo called The Templeton Philharmonic (voted “Best Duo” at the LA Comedy Festival, and “Producer’s Pick” at the Toronto Sketch Comedy Festival).
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5 out of 5 stars
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SO GOOD
- By Rod Stoll on 2018-08-23
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Bad Reception
- Written by: Justin Michael, Eric Martin
- Narrated by: Paul F. Tompkins, Lauren Lapkus, Kyle Mooney, and others
- Length: 6 hrs and 20 mins
- Original Recording
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 14
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Performance4 out of 5 stars 14
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Story4 out of 5 stars 14
Get ready for a completely improvised and unscripted Audible Original that invites you to listen in on the funniest phone calls from the world’s weirdest town. “Welcome to South Grampers! Please enjoy our world-famous movie theater butter, and kindly stay away from the glowing toxic waste.” Ever been on a terrible conference call where nothing gets solved? Stuck on hold trying to cancel your cable service? Lonely and needed to talk to a friend? (Even if they’re a cat?) Bad Reception is an entirely improvised comedy, set entirely on the phone. A cast of over 40 top comedians and improvisers brings to life (and completely makes up) the story of South Grampers, Northern California – the Movie Theater Butter Capital of the World.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Great Cast
- By adam r. on 2021-11-02
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Bedtime Stories for Cynics
- Written by: Nick Offerman, Audible Comedy
- Length: 2 hrs
- Original Recording
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 150
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Performance4 out of 5 stars 139
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Story4 out of 5 stars 138
If your weary, grownup mind has been searching for a snarkier alternative to your favorite childhood tales, this Audible Comedy series, hosted by Nick Offerman (Parks & Recreation), will scratch that itch - and then some. Enjoy hilarious appearances by the likes of Tommy Chong (Cheech & Chong), Tony Hale (Veep), Patton Oswalt (The Goldbergs), and David Spade (Saturday Night Live).
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5 out of 5 stars
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I seriously laughed
- By Karen on 2018-10-20
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Dr. Katz: The Audio Files
- Written by: Jonathan Katz, Audible Comedy
- Length: 3 hrs and 45 mins
- Original Recording
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 37
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 34
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 34
The cult classic is back with all new audio episodes. Our Audible Comedy series stars Jonathan Katz, H. Jon Benjamin, Laura Silverman and a killer cast of comedians on the couch playing themselves including Sarah Silverman, Ray Romano, Ted Danson, "Weird Al" Yankovic & more.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Fun Guests
- By Louis Alexandre Jean on 2021-01-27
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The Hills of Baldwin
- Written by: Jordan Black, Wayne Brady, Vivica A. Fox, and others
- Length: 4 hrs
- Original Recording
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Overall3.5 out of 5 stars 23
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Performance3.5 out of 5 stars 21
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Story3.5 out of 5 stars 21
Meet the Bourgeois family, the most wealthy and powerful clan of conniving schemers in all of Baldwin Hills, CA. High above Los Angeles in their palatial mansion, the Bourgeois’ bask in luxury and vie for control of the Fine Swine skincare empire. Dark secrets from the past bubble up to the surface, and before long somebody winds up dead. Who is getting stabbed in the back? Who is doing the stabbing? What other secrets will refuse to stay buried?
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5 out of 5 stars
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Fantastic Performance and Production - Will make you laugh
- By Jonathan MacDonald on 2020-07-28
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The Bat
- Improv in the Dark
- Written by: Cole Stratton, Janet Varney
- Length: 2 hrs and 18 mins
- Original Recording
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Overall3.5 out of 5 stars 3
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 2
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Story4 out of 5 stars 2
Hosts Cole Stratton and Janet Varney join four guest improvisers to create this show in total darkness in front of a live audience at a comedy club in California. The characters and the conflicts are all based upon the one-word suggestions from the people in the room and are enhanced with music and sound effects. Episodes feature a unicorn who plays board games, a talking dog that saves the day, and a boy who escapes from a bubble to pursue his passion for coin collecting.
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None of Our Business
- Written by: The Templeton Philharmonic
- Narrated by: Briana Templeton, Gwynne Phillips, Carolyn Taylor, and others
- Length: 2 hrs and 40 mins
- Original Recording
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Overall3.5 out of 5 stars 28
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Performance3.5 out of 5 stars 24
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Story3.5 out of 5 stars 24
[Contains explicit content] What’s the weirdest conversation you’ve ever overheard while eavesdropping? Was it hilarious? Disturbing? None of Our Business is a new audio series about the intrigue of eavesdropping. The show is hosted by comedians Gwynne Phillips and Briana Templeton, who often perform together as an award winning sketch comedy duo called The Templeton Philharmonic (voted “Best Duo” at the LA Comedy Festival, and “Producer’s Pick” at the Toronto Sketch Comedy Festival).
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5 out of 5 stars
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SO GOOD
- By Rod Stoll on 2018-08-23
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Bad Reception
- Written by: Justin Michael, Eric Martin
- Narrated by: Paul F. Tompkins, Lauren Lapkus, Kyle Mooney, and others
- Length: 6 hrs and 20 mins
- Original Recording
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 14
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Performance4 out of 5 stars 14
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Story4 out of 5 stars 14
Get ready for a completely improvised and unscripted Audible Original that invites you to listen in on the funniest phone calls from the world’s weirdest town. “Welcome to South Grampers! Please enjoy our world-famous movie theater butter, and kindly stay away from the glowing toxic waste.” Ever been on a terrible conference call where nothing gets solved? Stuck on hold trying to cancel your cable service? Lonely and needed to talk to a friend? (Even if they’re a cat?) Bad Reception is an entirely improvised comedy, set entirely on the phone. A cast of over 40 top comedians and improvisers brings to life (and completely makes up) the story of South Grampers, Northern California – the Movie Theater Butter Capital of the World.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Great Cast
- By adam r. on 2021-11-02
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Bedtime Stories for Cynics
- Written by: Nick Offerman, Audible Comedy
- Length: 2 hrs
- Original Recording
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 150
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Performance4 out of 5 stars 139
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Story4 out of 5 stars 138
If your weary, grownup mind has been searching for a snarkier alternative to your favorite childhood tales, this Audible Comedy series, hosted by Nick Offerman (Parks & Recreation), will scratch that itch - and then some. Enjoy hilarious appearances by the likes of Tommy Chong (Cheech & Chong), Tony Hale (Veep), Patton Oswalt (The Goldbergs), and David Spade (Saturday Night Live).
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5 out of 5 stars
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I seriously laughed
- By Karen on 2018-10-20
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Dr. Katz: The Audio Files
- Written by: Jonathan Katz, Audible Comedy
- Length: 3 hrs and 45 mins
- Original Recording
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 37
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 34
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 34
The cult classic is back with all new audio episodes. Our Audible Comedy series stars Jonathan Katz, H. Jon Benjamin, Laura Silverman and a killer cast of comedians on the couch playing themselves including Sarah Silverman, Ray Romano, Ted Danson, "Weird Al" Yankovic & more.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Fun Guests
- By Louis Alexandre Jean on 2021-01-27
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The Hills of Baldwin
- Written by: Jordan Black, Wayne Brady, Vivica A. Fox, and others
- Length: 4 hrs
- Original Recording
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Overall3.5 out of 5 stars 23
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Performance3.5 out of 5 stars 21
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Story3.5 out of 5 stars 21
Meet the Bourgeois family, the most wealthy and powerful clan of conniving schemers in all of Baldwin Hills, CA. High above Los Angeles in their palatial mansion, the Bourgeois’ bask in luxury and vie for control of the Fine Swine skincare empire. Dark secrets from the past bubble up to the surface, and before long somebody winds up dead. Who is getting stabbed in the back? Who is doing the stabbing? What other secrets will refuse to stay buried?
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5 out of 5 stars
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Fantastic Performance and Production - Will make you laugh
- By Jonathan MacDonald on 2020-07-28
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The Guest List, Season 2
- Written by: Ron Funches, Audible Comedy
- Length: 12 hrs
- Original Recording
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Overall3.5 out of 5 stars 5
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Performance3.5 out of 5 stars 5
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Story3.5 out of 5 stars 5
There’s a certain thrill to being “on the guest list” for a show, but don’t go being all sad because you don’t have friends in high places at the coolest comedy clubs – Audible Comedy is here to help. The Guest List, hosted by comedian/writer/actor Ron Funches (Undateable) is recorded live at a speakeasy in San Francisco. Now you can say you were (virtually) there.
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Hold On with Eugene Mirman, Season 1
- Written by: Eugene Mirman, Kumail Nanjiani, "Weird Al" Yankovic, and others
- Length: 6 hrs and 2 mins
- Original Recording
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 9
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Performance4 out of 5 stars 7
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Story4 out of 5 stars 7
Storytelling aficionado and inquisitive host Eugene Mirman (Bob’s Burgers) sits down with special guests and injects “hold on” to probe for funny details they might have left out of their true, entertaining, and personal stories. This season, guests include: “Weird Al” Yankovic, Lisa Lampanelli, Jim Gaffigan, and Kumail Nanjiani.
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The Rant is Due Season 2
- Written by: Lewis Black
- Length: 2 hrs and 30 mins
- Original Recording
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 24
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 21
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 21
Season two of Lewis Black’s The Rant is Due brings you more listener rants, performed by America’s Ranter-in-Chief.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Binge-worthy
- By Susan Lutkin on 2020-06-12
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Hot Mic with Dan Savage
- Written by: Dan Savage, Greg Behrendt, Rachel Bloom, and others
- Length: 15 hrs
- Original Recording
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 11
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 11
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 11
[Contains explicit content] Outspoken advice columnist Dan Savage showcases the best true stories about sex and relationships from live storytelling shows across the country. Many episodes feature special guests (Rachel Bloom, Jen Kirkman, Michael Yo, Greg Behrendt, Jessi Klein, Joel Kim Booster, and more) who share their stories, songs, and thoughts on relationships. Dan provides insightful commentary…and occasionally, a story of his own.
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1 out of 5 stars
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Tried, hated, now can’t remove
- By Joel K. on 2019-06-12
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Sounds Like America
- Written by: Michelle Buteau, Jackie Kashian, Roy Wood Jr., and others
- Length: 9 hrs and 30 mins
- Original Recording
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Overall3.5 out of 5 stars 6
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Performance3.5 out of 5 stars 6
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Story3.5 out of 5 stars 6
Hosted by a rotating cast of seasoned comics, each episode covers a different American pastime, region, city, characteristic, or zeitgeist. The show opens with a host introduction, followed by a sound collage that features stand-up comedy, funny interviews with special guests and folks on the street, and even local music. It’s a hilarious (and sometimes touching) tribute to our complicated country.
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Wedlock with Kurt and Lauren
- Written by: Kurt Braunohler, Lauren Cook, Audible Comedy
- Length: 3 hrs
- Original Recording
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 20
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 19
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Story3.5 out of 5 stars 19
Comedian Kurt Braunohler and his actress-writer-comedian wife Lauren Cook explore the sexy, serious and very silly sides of human commitment. Their adventures lead them to conversations with a hostage negotiator and a webcam girl, as well as a visit to a clothing-optional resort.
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3 out of 5 stars
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Nice people
- By Cael Neruda on 2020-11-15
Editor's Picks
Discover what Audible Comedy is all about with this starter kit featuring standout episodes from our overall offering.
Audio Sampler
- Ep. 3: Sarah Silverman (Dr. Katz: The Audio Files)
- Written by:Jonathan Katz, Sarah Silverman
- Narrated by:
- Ep. 6: Wedding Vows for Realists (The Rant is Due)
- Written by:Lewis Black
- Narrated by:
- Ep. 5: The Frog Prince with Patton Oswalt
- Written by:Nick Offerman, Patton Oswalt, Dave Hill
- Narrated by:
- Ep. 3: Sarah Silverman (Dr. Katz: The Audio Files)
- "Why isn't Koko now teaching the rest of the apes sign language?" —Sarah Silverman
- Ep. 6: Wedding Vows for Realists (The Rant is Due)
- "Beauty and the Beast is the most evil story ever written." —Lewis Black
- Ep. 5: The Frog Prince with Patton Oswalt
- "I just want my fancy ball back." —Patton Oswalt