Not Taco Bell Material

By: Adam Carolla

Narrated by: Adam Carolla

Length: 7 hrs and 59 mins

Publisher's summary

In his second book, Adam Carolla - chart-topping podcaster and author of New York Times best seller In Fifty Years We'll All Be Chicks - reveals all the stories behind how he came to be the angry middle-aged man he is today.

Funnyman Adam Carolla is known for two things: hilarious rants about things that drive him crazy and personal stories about everything from his hardscrabble childhood to his slacker friends to the hypocrisy of Hollywood. He tackled rants in his first book, and now he tells his best stories and debuts some never-before-heard tales as well.

Organized by the myriad "dumps" Carolla called home as a child - through the flophouse apartments he rented in his 20s, up to the homes he personally renovated after achieving success in Hollywood - the anecdotes here follow Adam's journey and the hilarious pitfalls along the way.

Adam Carolla started broke and blue collar and has now been on the Hollywood scene for over 15 years. Yet he never lost his underdog demeanor. He's still connected to the working class guy he once was, and delivers a raw and edgy, fish-out-of-water take on the world in which he lives (but with which he mostly disagrees), telling all the stories, no matter who he offends - family, friends or the famous.

©2012 Adam Carolla (P)2012 Random House Audio

We are lucky Taco Bell wasn't hiring;-)

Any additional comments?

Adam Carolla has always been interesting but I thought this multi-hour book with Adam reading was a treat. He seems like a guy you'd just like to have a beer with. Good book...highly recommended listen.

Couldn't help it. I laughed my butt off.

Would you listen to Not Taco Bell Material again? Why?

This was really entertaining. Unlike most audiobooks, this one feels very improvisational (quite probably IS) and contains a bunch of stuff not in the print book. Loved the special appearances, too.

Who was your favorite character and why?

I've been a fan of Adam's since he started at KROQ. Honestly, girls, if you want to get a better understanding of the male species, listen to this book. It'll clarify everything. Just listen to it by yourself because some of it is really disgusting and you won't want anyone else to know that you find it funny. It's just too twisted for public consumption. I'm just mortified to tell you how much fun it was....

great read by Adam carolla

this took me back to the days I used to listen to loveline as a kid. Adam frequently interjects his thoughts about the particular story he is reading from and it makes the audio book unique. I wish he would finish some of his thoughts, like the psychic who knew a little too much about his home. either way it was a good book

Adam Corrolla at his best

Listening to Adam vamp about his experiences growing up makes this book an easy listen. The story is illustrated by the different houses and apartments he grew up in, and what he was doing at the time. A great way to prompt funny, awkward memories. If you aren't familiar with Adam, listen and discover the understated High School jock, with a big heart.

Adam tells a story like none other, and keeps you laughing. A great listen that will no doubt leave you wanting more.

Funny as hell get it on!

It made me laugh so hard. True carolla fashion but that's what made him who he is

Review From a Non-Fan

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I came to this book, not as an Adam Corolla fan, but as a fan of comedy. I generally knew OF him, but never really watched ‘Loveline’ or ‘The Manshow’ beyond a pausing on them while channel surfing. But while searching for "comedy" on Audible here, I came across this book and checked out the sample. I liked what I heard and got the book. I discovered that this book is hazardous to your health because listening to it while driving can cause you to laugh so hard you cry ‘til your vision is blurred.

I particularly enjoy how he framed the chapters of his life by what his living conditions were at the time. Growing up poor with lazy, hippy parents in ramshackle abodes up to success and home ownership, he lays out his rags to riches story with great humor and no small amount of humility. He details life with his family, crazy stunts and pranks with his friends to celebrity run-ins and tales of being on the road.

All in all, a super fun book and worth your time if you enjoy heartfelt, humorous and no-holds-barred autobiographies. Consider me a new fan.

And now I am off to buy his first book and listen to that one too.

great, educational tome

love the book, one of the funniest on amazon. however, cant really blame the guy who was choking kimmel, he has turned into a whiny douche.
Adam Corolla is a true testament to the American dream, starting from nothing then pulling himself up by sheer willpower.

Excellent Work by Mr. Carolla

Where does Not Taco Bell Material rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

Well done, Adam. Great story teller and chronalogical story line.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Adam

Any additional comments?

Any Adam fan -- this is a must read.

LOL in my car

If you could sum up Not Taco Bell Material in three words, what would they be?

Insightful, hilarious, R rated. So three words and a letter.

Would you be willing to try another book from Adam Carolla? Why or why not?

Absolutely. The fact that he reads it himself, with emphasis and timing that wouldn't be found in a printed book, makes his book that much more entertaining.

Which character – as performed by Adam Carolla – was your favorite?

Umm - Adam Carolla? Other than him, his buddies Chris & Ray. They all reminded me of my college days.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

Several bouts of tear inducing laughter. I love listening to his podcasts, and this is like a "best of" show that lasts over eight hours. I have heard many of his stories before, but this collection of recollections was dellightful.

Adam Carolla brilliant as always! Super funny!

If you are an Adam Carolla fan than you will love this book! The audio book gives you some extra that you miss in the book. The only time I was disappointed in this book is when it ended. A+ Catch Brian Bishop (Bald Brian) in Shrinkage. Great story both heavy and funny on his battle with cancer.