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Heavy subjects covered with realness.

Revisado: 12-24-22

Sara and Nippy cover some really heavy stuff, and come from a place of knowing. The guests and topics are always handled with care, the hosts are not afraid to show emotion, and yet there is always at least one good laugh to be had. Yes, they use adult language, but the avenues they walk down aren't Sesame Street, so I feel they've definitely earned the right. (Maybe we should have a drinking game a la the Fair Game podcast, where we drink every time one of the hosts curses? Just a thought.) Hard topics, covered with humour and heart, while giving listeners a great, first-person education. If you've not listened before, it's worth the time to binge the episodes from the beginning, as I did.

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Well written, well read.

Revisado: 03-02-22

This story gives a unique perspective on an old story. Hearing about Gacy from his defense lawyer puts a refreshingly different spin on things.

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Great stories, soporific reading.

Revisado: 12-02-21

Listening to these two readers struggle with names of places and people made this a very trying listen.

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I have but one gripe...

Revisado: 11-29-21

and it's not even a gripe, really. The material is fascinating, it's very accessible to the layman, and Manning's personality shines through. It was a pleasant surprise to hear that Bronson Pinchot was doing the reading, but I found his voice so soothing that I had to set up tasks for myself whilst I listened. Otherwise, I'm afraid I'd have fallen into a pleasant slumber. Which causes this insomniac to ask: Mr. Pinchot, would you please come over to my house and read me stories at bedtime?

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Heartbreaking and honest.

Revisado: 10-17-21

This was a tough listen, but necessary for me in my own processing of Tony's suicide. I only met the man once, but he was kind to me and made time for me that he didn't need to do. Even that one tiny encounter gave me so much more esteem for him than I'd previously had. I miss his voice. Hearing about him through his friends and colleagues was difficult and perfect. Thank you to everyone who participated, to Laurie for taking on the task, and to whomever his assistant was that day in late 2005 who told a pink-haired girl at the bar in Les Halles, "He'll be going out for a smoke in a few minutes. You should go join him." I am grateful to you all.

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A love story for the ages...

Revisado: 10-12-21

and a love letter to all horror and fantasy writers ever. Hamill has penned a beautiful story of monsters, love, pain, loss, and joy, and Hopkins performed it to perfection.

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Fantastic.

Revisado: 09-22-21

This autobiography-in-progress is a fascinating look at a rock star and how he got to that place. It starts in a somewhat startling fashion, but good stories often do. Rick hooked me in from the start. I imagine that I would tear through this is I was reading it in print, but do yourself a favor and listen instead. Hearing Rick laugh, hold back tears, and throw in amusing asides is well worth your time. I would love to have this man to a small dinner party, because his story is complex and he's brutally honest about himself. If you're ever back in Duluth MN, Rick, look me up. I'll cook for you and your band, and all you have to bring is your genuine self.

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A must-listen

Revisado: 08-28-21

I've been a casual fan of Richard Marx since "Don't Mean Nothin' ", and have followed his on Twitter for years. When I saw this book on Audible, I used a precious credit to obtain it. WORTH IT. His snark, wit, honesty, and self-awareness are all on display here along with reverence and irreverence in abundance. There is no other performer that could have done it justice, so I'm thrilled that it was Richard himself who read it to me. I made it through all but the last 50 minutes of the book in one shot because I couldn't bring myself to hit Pause. This is a fantastic performance and well worth the time spent.

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Why can't I give Ray Porter 10 stars???

Revisado: 08-10-21

The book itself is fantastic and I read it in hardcover before listening to it. This performance, however, is just about as close to perfection that humans can hope for. Eridians too.

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So much better than the TV show.

Revisado: 03-24-21

George Guidall did a fantastic job narrating this book, and you would do yourself a favour listening to this rather than watching the show on TNT.

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