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  • Written by: Chris Gethard
  • Narrated by: Chris Gethard
  • Length: 1 hr and 17 mins
  • 4.9 out of 5 stars (15 ratings)

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A Father and the Sun

Written by: Chris Gethard
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Publisher's Summary

Chris Gethard, the “significantly funny” (The New York Times) comedian, actor, and “cool kid of American hipster comedy” returns in a thoughtful and hard-hitting new show. Known for the critically acclaimed special Career Suicide as well as his unforgettable characters in shows like The Office and Broad City, Gethard is currently taking on his most prolific role yet: as a father. Charting the emotional experiences and revelations each new parent faces, A Father and the Sun is a hilarious ride bursting with palpable punchlines as Gethard tenderly explores generational differences, toxic masculinity, what it means to be a dad, and the truly unexpected joys of lawn maintenance.

Now available in Dolby Atmos on Audible.

©2023 Chris Gethard (P)2023 AO Media LLC

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I love Chris

I really wanted to love this as much as his other stuff but felt as if it never really hammered home any specific point or thematically stuck together. I love Chris, I’ve listened to “my comedy album” a dozen times and “career suicide” even more. Felt like this could’ve either veered more into stand up OR storytelling but kind of felt like neither. Also the audio engineering was pretty bad. Shocked they didn’t mic the audience better. Still love Chris to death and this just made me want to read a bad idea I’m about to do again cause it is by far THE BEST personal essay book I’ve ever read. Yo Amazon, give this guy a show and not just an audible album. He has so much more to offer you.

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Always a hit

Loyal fan of Chris’s and this didn’t disappoint. He has a great way of being genuine and real with great timing for the laughs. Highly recommend :)

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Laugh out loud funny and equally heart wrenching

Gethard blends storytelling with a lot of great jokes for a smart and well thought out musing on trying to be good as you’re getting older.

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Loved this!

I always enjoy listening to Chris and once again he didn't disappoint. Thanks for the good laughs and for always taking the chance to be vulnerable by putting it all out there.

P.s. I'm sure Kal loves you. Kids love to mess with their dads.

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Such an enjoyable listen

Funny and touching. Loved listening to Chris. He's so real and so funny. His story is touching it might make you cry but it will definitely.make you laugh.

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