• It Takes Balls

  • Dating Single Moms and Other Confessions from an Unprepared Single Dad
  • By: Josh Wolf
  • Narrated by: Josh Wolf
  • Length: 6 hrs and 8 mins
  • 4.6 out of 5 stars (215 ratings)

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It Takes Balls

By: Josh Wolf
Narrated by: Josh Wolf
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Publisher's summary

Josh Wolf - one of the stars and writers of Chelsea Lately and After Lately - delivers a hilarious collection of essays that reminds us all what it takes to conquer fatherhood without sacrificing manhood.

Struggling to make it as a stand-up comic didn't always fit with being a single parent. But Josh figured out his own set of rules - through trial and (frequent) error. Early picking up kids from school? The nearby strip club is a great place to kill time and bond with some like-minded dads. Want a drunken heart-to-heart with your son? First make sure there's no Sharpie around in case you pass out. Wondering where to take that special someone at the end of the night? Remember that no sane woman will have sex with you in a one-bedroom apartment where your kids are sleeping - even if you promise to be really, really quiet.

Whether it's revealing the secrets to limitless hookups (hint: it's single moms) and getting rid of your children's friends that you just can't stand (hint: it's not single moms), or blackmailing PTA members and ignoring health codes, Josh is sure to impart some parenting wisdom along the way. Or at least have a good time trying.

©2013 Josh Wolf (P)2013 Hachette Audio

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funny as hell

I loved it😂
I found myself searching audible for more.
I was laughing the whole time

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Fun Saturday afternoon listen!! Tons of belly laughs!

This book is laugh out loud funny! It's is like you are sitting across the table from him while he tells you some of the most hilarious stories of his life. You will not be disappointed! Get this book if you want big belly laughs and uncontrollable snickers!

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Love me some Josh Wolf

I loved this book and was so happy to find it in audio form so I could keep up while driving around day to day. Very entertaining and Josh is and was an amazing father.

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Funny, suprisingly touching, and great stories

Where does It Takes Balls rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

It Takes Balls is right up there with Chelsea Handler's books.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Stories of Josh and his kids made me laugh till I was crying and his antics with his friends had me gasping for breath.

What does Josh Wolf bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

The way he delivers his jokes and stories makes it just that much more funny. He has great timing and inflection and delivers each and every punchline.

Any additional comments?

Overall I absolutely loved this book. The only thing that detracted was that he sometimes meandered into other stories to make a point or to add back story but sometimes it took so long you get a little lost from the original point of the chapter. It would also have the book flow a bit better if the book had followed a more chronological time line. But don't be mistaken: everything he talks about is hilarious so it's really not a big deal.

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Exceeded my HIGH Expectations!

If you could sum up It Takes Balls in three words, what would they be?

Hilarious, real-life, entertaining

What about Josh Wolf’s performance did you like?

Conversation style story telling at it's finest!

Any additional comments?

Be sure to check out the Josh & Ross podcast on iTunes!

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The PBJ story was good

Good story and funny but not complete. Wish it was longer and there was more. I felt like it ends in the middle of the story.

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Loved every bit of this!!!

Couldn't put it down! If you love Josh Wolf's stand-up then this is a must read!!

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You Rock!

I started listening to you read your book and I sat and listened to it in its entirety, only stopping once to get a snack and drink! Thank you for sharing of yourself and your family. Hopefully one day I get the honor of meeting you, your wife and Jacob over a cup of coffee.
Please take care.. Mary Cain

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LOL

I love Josh Wolf and his story telling. Really enjoyed listening to him. Funny stuff.

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fun

I enjoyed the book and like that josh read the book himself. the book makes me want to see him live.

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