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Niels J. Rasmussen

Dr. Nils Rasmussen

Edmonton, Alberta Canada | Member Since 2012

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31 reviews
34 ratings
73 titles in library
37 purchased in 2013

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Squirrel Seeks Chipmunk: A Modest Bestiary

UNABRIDGED
- by David Sedaris
- Narrated by David Sedaris , Dylan Baker , Elaine Stritch , Sian Phillips
Squirrel Seeks Chipmunk: A Modest Bestiary

UNABRIDGED (3 hrs)

By David Sedaris

Narrated By David Sedaris, Dylan Baker, Elaine Stritch, and others

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(965)
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(364)
Story
(362)

Featuring David Sedaris's unique blend of hilarity and heart, this new collection of keen-eyed animal-themed tales is an utter delight. Though the characters may not be human, the situations in these stories bear an uncanny resemblance to the insanity of everyday life.
Patricia says: "Enjoyable Book"
"Modern Day Fables"

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This book is a collection of short fables that walks the line between charming and pleasantly offensive. Each story has its own little lesson behind it, but they're not right in your face. It almost requires some thought to determine WHAT exactly the moral of each story happens to be. But this actually makes it a really enjoyable listen. Not to mention the great cast of voice actors that were brought in for the different stories. HIGHLY recommend this one.

9.1/10.

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Poodle Springs

ABRIDGED
- by Robert B. Parker , Raymond Chandler
- Narrated by Elliott Gould
Poodle Springs

ABRIDGED (2 hrs and 44 mins)

By Robert B. Parker, Raymond Chandler

Narrated By Elliott Gould

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(9)
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(5)
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(5)

Marlowe is back...and he's married to a rich, beautiful society lady who wants him to settle down in the posh desert community of Poodle Springs. Marlowe may have married rich, but old habits die hard: he's hired to recover a gambling debt and soon finds himself in a case involving bigamy, pornography and murder. The first four chapters of this final Marlowe mystery were written by noir master Raymond Chandler at the end of his life. Robert B. Parker was chosen by Chandler's estate to complete his last work.
Niels J. Rasmussen says: "My Favorite of Chandler/Parker's Works"
"My Favorite of Chandler/Parker's Works"

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Poodle Springs was co-authored by both Raymond Chandler AND Robert B. Parker because Chandler died while the book was still yet unfinished. Despite this fact, this book somehow ended up being one of the most memorable in the entire Philip Marlowe series of novels. Parker did SUCH an amazing job of re-creating Chandler's voice that it is impossible to tell where he might have possibly picked up writing the story. If you are a fan of ANY form of detective fiction, this book will leave you hanging on to every word.

9.6 / 10

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Why Do Men Have Nipples?

UNABRIDGED
- by Mark Leyner , Billy Goldberg
- Narrated by Mark Leyner
Why Do Men Have Nipples?

UNABRIDGED (4 hrs and 41 mins)

By Mark Leyner, Billy Goldberg

Narrated By Mark Leyner

Overall
(333)
Performance
(28)
Story
(27)

Finally, answers to all those strange questions you'd like to ask your own doctor but haven't had the guts (or more likely the time) to do so.
Dr. Jim Rudd says: "Can't recommend"
"Excellent Information... Horrible Dialogue...."

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The informational content in this book is really quite fascinating, BUT... The authors keep going off on tangents about THEMSELVES, and dictations of (supposedly) humorous conversations between them.I think this would be a GREAT read on paper, (so you have the option of skipping through all the self-indulgent banter), but the audio format is a bit painful to listen to. Don't get me wrong, there ARE tons of interesting gems of questions sprinkled throughout the text. The only problem is that you have to sit through minutes of boredom at a time to get to them...6.5 / 10

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Science Fiction Favorites

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- by Isaac Asimov
- Narrated by Isaac Asimov
Science Fiction Favorites

UNABRIDGED (5 hrs and 13 mins)

By Isaac Asimov

Narrated By Isaac Asimov

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(219)
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(43)
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(44)

This selection of some of Asimov's most enduring and unforgettable stories is read by the author himself. These vintage tales encompass the full range of Asimov's versatility, while displaying his puckish sense of humor.
Jeff says: "Entertaining and personal"
"Great Content But Asimov's Voice Isn't Great"

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As said in the title, the stories in this book are top notch, but the author's voice actually takes AWAY from the listening experience. He has a very nasally voice and I think the text would have been much better treated had they hired an actual actor to read the content. Apart from that, it is very hard to tell where one story starts and the next one begins, as there is no announcement or pause to let you know that any of the stories have ended.
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7.9 / 10

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U.F.O. (Dramatised)

ORIGINAL
- by Charles Eric Maine
- Narrated by Ed Bishop , Edward de Souza , Blain Fairman , Nicolette Marvin , Mandy More
U.F.O. (Dramatised)

ORIGINAL (44 mins)

By Charles Eric Maine

Narrated By Ed Bishop, Edward de Souza, Blain Fairman, and others

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(4)
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(2)
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(2)

Do Flying Saucers or UFOs really exist? If so, are they of extra-terrestrial origin? Have we been told the truth about them? Are governments and security organizations concealing the real facts?
Niels J. Rasmussen says: "Pretty Freakin' Weak"
"Pretty Freakin' Weak"

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THIS kind of media is the reason the public as a whole doesn't take this topic very seriously. Very poorly written, acted, and produced. Pass on this one.
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1.9/10

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Me Doing Stand-Up

ORIGINAL
- by Norm Macdonald
Me Doing Stand-Up

ORIGINAL (59 mins)

By Norm Macdonald

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(13)
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(12)
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(12)

Get ready, because Norm Macdonald, one of the world’s funniest and most subversive comedians, is letting loose in his first-ever one-hour stand-up special, titled "Norm Macdonald: Me Doing Stand-Up". Norm Macdonald, the iconic anchor of SNL’s “Weekend Update” and star of the cult classic Dirty Work, is back with a vengeance. This time he serves up a hilarious hour of stand-up comedy, covering everything from cheating death, 24-hour news stories, shameful sex, serial killers, and cheese sandwiches.
Niels J. Rasmussen says: "One of the Best Stand-Up Specials I've Ever Heard"
"One of the Best Stand-Up Specials I've Ever Heard"

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I've always been a fan of Norm MacDonald, but on this special he really takes it to the next level. Next to Jim Jefferies, I have never heard such a solid hour of comedy. HIGHLY suggest you get this one.
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9.7/10

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Intimate Moments for a Sensual Evening

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- by Aziz Ansari
Intimate Moments for a Sensual Evening

ORIGINAL (54 mins)

By Aziz Ansari

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(12)
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(12)
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(12)

Coming off of his phenomenal breakout year, Comedy Central is bringing critically-acclaimed comedian and actor Aziz Ansari (Parks and Recreation, Funny People) to the stage where he’ll discuss topics ranging from sheets with fraudulent thread counts to the chubbiness of his young cousin, Harris, in this brand-new, one-hour stand-up special.
Niels J. Rasmussen says: "Amazing Stand-Up Special. 9/10"
"Amazing Stand-Up Special. 9/10"

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Ansari is an amazing conversational comedian. One of the few performers out there that you just enjoy listening to talk about any topic. This special could have easily been twice as long and I wouldn't have gotten bored.

9/10

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The New New Rules: A Funny Look at How Everybody But Me Has Their Head Up Their Ass

UNABRIDGED
- by Bill Maher
- Narrated by Bill Maher
The New New Rules: A Funny Look at How Everybody But Me Has Their Head Up Their Ass

UNABRIDGED (4 hrs and 47 mins)

By Bill Maher

Narrated By Bill Maher

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(383)
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(341)
Story
(336)

A follow-up to the New York Times best-selling New Rules, The New New Rules delivers a series of hilarious, intelligent rants on everything from same-sex marriage to health care, from Republican agendas to celebrity meltdowns, with all the razor-sharp insight that has made Bill Maher one of the most influential comedic voices shaping the political debate today.
Thomas Nedreberg says: "Easy to get offended but what the hell..."
"Great Material But A Little Hard To Listen To."

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Despite the fact that the majority of the material in this book is hilarious, it is almost impossible to listen to this book for more than 20 minutes at a time. Every 10 or so words, the phrase "New Rule!" is repeated. I imagine this would actually have been a more enjoyable READ rather than an enjoyable LISTEN.

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UFOs and Flying Saucers: Serious Business

ORIGINAL
- by Frank Edwards
- Narrated by Frank Edwards
UFOs and Flying Saucers: Serious Business

ORIGINAL (50 mins)

By Frank Edwards

Narrated By Frank Edwards

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(1)
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(1)
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(1)

Frank Edwards was the Mutual Broadcasting Service's replacement for Edward R. Murrow. He was an American writer and broadcaster, and one of the pioneers in radio. Late in his life, he became well known for a series of popular books about UFOs and other paranormal phenomena. Hear stories of Flying Saucers, Wild Astronomer Reports, Crazy Power Sources, Censorship and government coverups, Moon Signals, Contactees and much more.
Niels J. Rasmussen says: "A Lot Of Cool UFO Stories From 1966"
"A Lot Of Cool UFO Stories From 1966"

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Despite being from 1966, this short audiobook was jam-packed full of information that I'd never heard before regarding the topic. One piece of information I found fascinating was the fact that the astronomer who discovered Pluto had a UFO sighting in 1949 in which he stated that he was sure that was he saw "was of extraterrestrial design".

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Chuck Klosterman IV: A Decade of Curious People and Dangerous Ideas

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- by Chuck Klosterman
- Narrated by Chuck Klosterman
Chuck Klosterman IV: A Decade of Curious People and Dangerous Ideas

ABRIDGED (5 hrs and 5 mins)

By Chuck Klosterman

Narrated By Chuck Klosterman

Overall
(123)
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(33)
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(33)

Chuck Klosterman IV consists of three parts:
THINGS THAT ARE TRUE
Profiles and trend stories: Britney Spears, Val Kilmer, McDonalds, '70s rock band nostalgia cruises. With new introductions and asides.
Christopher says: "What's up with Chuck?"
"9.6 out of 10"

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Chuck Klosterman has quickly become one of my new favorite authors still currently doing work today. He ranks among the best. I especially recommend this book to anyone who is a fan of David Sedaris. Similar in many ways but Klosterman has a special charm to his writing that you can't find anywhere else.

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