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Screwball

De: Simon Rich
Narrado por: Scott Aiello, Beck Bennett
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SNL’s Beck Bennett performs Screwball, a wildly funny and wistful take on Babe Ruth’s little-known stint in the minor leagues, from one of America’s funniest writers, Simon Rich.

Before he was “Babe” or “The Sultan of Swat” or “The Great Bambino”, George Herman Ruth was just another teenage misfit at St. Mary’s School for Boys. But Ruth has something the other boys don’t, and when Baltimore Orioles manager Jack Dunn watches him throw a baseball over a building, Ruth gets the chance to punch his ticket out of the orphanage. All he has to do now is make the team.

For help navigating life in the Minor Leagues, good-natured Ruth is paired with another rookie, one Jack Dunn, Jr., the coach’s son. Even though they’re the same age, Ruth looks up to his new pal and roommate. But despite his encyclopedic knowledge of the game and austere work ethic, “Junior” (as his teammates mockingly refer to him) can’t field a ground ball to save his life. When Babe makes the roster and Junior doesn’t, their budding friendship feels the strain.

As Babe’s otherworldly on-field abilities and cringe-worthy off-field antics take center stage, jealous Junior resolves to sabotage the naïve and unsuspecting Babe. It’s a choice that could prove catastrophic for not only the young phenom, but also Junior, his father and the entire sport of baseball. Told from the Babe’s point of view, the hilarious and heart-felt Screwball is a classic story of friendship, envy and a legend-in-the-making.

©2019 Simon Rich (P)2019 Audible Originals, LLC.
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About the Creator

Simon Rich has written for Saturday Night Live, Pixar, and The Simpsons. He is the creator and showrunner of Man Seeking Woman (FXX) and Miracle Workers (TBS), which he based on his books. His others include Spoiled Brats, Hits and Misses and Ant Farm. He is a frequent contributor to The New Yorker.

About the Performer

Beck is a writer/performer who is currently a cast member on Saturday Night Live. He can next be seen in the feature Greener Grass, which premiered at Sundance in 2019. He is also a member of the sketch group Good Neighbor, with Kyle Mooney, Nick Rutherford and Dave McCary. Beck's credits include the independent film Intramural opposite Kate McKinnon and Jake Lacy which premiered at the 2014 Tribeca Film Festival, Unicorn opposite Lauren Lapkus, Lucy Hale and Nick Rutherford, Beside Still Waters directed by Chris Lowell, and Dean written and directed by Demitri Martin. Beck is also known for the AT&T "It’s Not Complicated" commercials where he interviews children, directed by Jorma Taccone. Beck can most also be heard as one of the lead voices in the Illumination Entertainment animated feature Sing, as well as the voice of Launchpad McQuack on Ducktales.

Humorous Storytelling • Entertaining Baseball Tale • Excellent Narration • Naive Protagonist • Witty Dialogue

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A cute, extremely short story, in the first person. It was less than an hour long, and gave an interesting glimpse into the naive mind of a young Babe Ruth.

Cute, short

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Screwball isnt just a drink thatll get you drunk anymore… It is also now a very funny audio extravaganza. I might have had a few while writing this review ;).

Batter up!

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An utter delightful story about an American legend. It was a really great listen during my commute.

Sort fun story

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This was a great short story about Babe Ruth. We really enjoyed it. Pretty funny and learned things I never knew about baseball back then.

Quirky short story

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This is a fun short story coming at the perfect time—the All Star break. The performances by the narrators are first rate .

Great performance!

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