Rivals! Frenemies Who Changed the World

By: Scott McCormick

Narrated by: Prentice Onayemi, Samantha Turret, Khristine Hvam, Gabriel Vaughan, Josh Hurley

Length: 2 hrs and 55 mins

Publisher's summary

Exclusively on Audible, hilarious history for ages eight and up

Did you know that most of our dinosaur fossils were discovered because two grown men absolutely hated each other? It’s true!

Rivals! Frenemies Who Changed the World is a riotous audio exclusive, like if Monty Python taught your history class. Each volume of four 30-minute histories will dig into the petty name-calling and grumbling grudges that led to many of the world’s greatest advancements, all delivered with a cheeky sense of humor.

Choose sides: Cope or Marsh, the jerks who discovered so many dinosaurs; Hamilton or Burr, whose rivalry fueled American politics; Queen Elizabeth or Mary Queen of Scots, who fought to rule England; Adidas or Puma, whose rivalry changed the world of sports and fashion.

Kidnappings, rock fights, duels, and explosions, Rivals! shows world leaders at their absolute best and their worst, often at the same time.

©2018 Scott McCormick (P)2018 Audible Originals, LLC.

Highly Entertaining Historical Fun for All-Ages

I figured this would be a light "read" given the promise of an all-ages experience but this turned out to be a heck of a lot of fun. It's a great effort to present some of the quirkier aspects of history in a unique manner that's a lot more appealing or at least entertaining. Clocking under 3 hours, it's a nice addition to your day and definitely one of the more creative Audible Originals.

A quick and funny listen!

An easy listen that breaks down 4 interesting rivalries with a comedic touch. I'm gonna guess a lot of people know about the final rivalry due to a certain popular musical but it is explored even further and new light. Also props to the people in charge of sound effects

Perfect for what it was

As long as you don't expect it to be something it's not (a full length history book), it's great fun and will spark further interest in the conflicts and figures presented. Perfect for a short road trip, especially with kids.

engaging overviews

I listened twice and will probably listen again later. I have and will listen again.

The main narrator's voice is auditory Lindor truffles. Additional voices contributed to the fun and memory. I do wish the Chapters had been titled in the index.

Learning while laughing!

Very entertaining listening, I look forward to listening to it a couple more times. Just shows that families, and people, have not changed a whole lot over the years!

wonderfully entertaining listen

this was a really entertaining and educational listen. I listen to it on a long road trip and truly enjoyed it. very professionally done and educational. highly recommend.

A Great Story!

Scott McCormick's "Rivals!" is an unparalleled triumph in audiobook storytelling. McCormick's narrative style and character development immerse the listener into a riveting tale that appeals to all ages. The voice acting is superb, each character resonating with unique, distinct voices that bring them vividly to life, making you feel as if you're right there in the midst of the action.

The pacing is impeccable, keeping you on the edge of your seat as the rivalry unfolds, while still making room for moments of levity that add depth to the story. McCormick’s adept use of language and tone ensures the story is both accessible and engaging.

The production quality of the audiobook is top-notch, complementing the narrative and heightening the listening experience. Background sound effects and music are carefully selected and masterfully woven into the story, adding another layer of immersion that makes this audiobook stand out.

In "Rivals!", Scott McCormick has once again demonstrated his storytelling prowess, delivering a story that's as entertaining as it is thought-provoking. This is a must-listen for anyone who enjoys engaging and well-crafted storytelling.

I want more!

I loved this book, wish there was more like this. the narrator was wonderful, the book was written well, and easily listened too, at least once

Funny and educational

definitely worth it; would not recommend for young children, though. there are some gory parts

Perfect for kids

This book is filled with laughter and knowledge. I highly recommend this book if you have young children. My 10 year old loves it and can keep up with the humor and information. I even learned some things that I didn’t know about brands and people that I either use or have heard about. It also has a part 2! Great book!