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Sklars and Stripes
- Narrated by: The Sklar Brothers
- Length: 6 hrs and 47 mins
- Unabridged Audiobook
- Release date: 04-05-18
- Language: English
- Publisher: Audible Studios
Regular price: $24.95
- Sklars and Stripes - Trailer
- By Randy Sklar, Jason Sklar, Scott Rogowsky
- Sklars and Stripes - Denver
- By Randy Sklar, Jason Sklar, Scott Rogowsky
- Sklars and Stripes - St. Louis
- By Randy Sklar, Jason Sklar, Scott Rogowsky
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- Sklars and Stripes - Trailer
- Comedians. Travelers. Twins. Burrito Lovers. Meet the Sklar Brothers!
- Sklars and Stripes - Denver
- Denver is comedy heaven...maybe because weed is legal?
- Sklars and Stripes - St. Louis
- A harrowing elevator ride up the famed Gateway Arch.
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Experience a new kind of comedic audio documentary from The Sklar Brothers in this Audible original.
Randy and Jason Sklar have a knack for exploring what makes America’s cities unique and wonderful, whether it’s finding out who in San Diego serves the best burritos, why basketball is so popular among those in Bloomington, or why the people of Portland can't let go of their old airport carpeting.
2017 was a year in which everyone retreated to their bubbles – liberal, conservative, and cotton-candy scented. Everyone except Jason and Randy Sklar. They didn’t have a choice; if you’re a comedian, you get a tour date and you go to work. They traveled to red states and blue states, red cities in blue states, and blue cities in red states. What emerged throughout their travels was a real sense of what everyone was going through in a historically insane and twistedly-hilarious year. And Audible recorded their experiences, insights, and off-the-cuff jokes along the way.
On the road, Randy and Jason searched for topics specific to each community they visited – then challenged themselves to see whether they could perform jokes about those topics that locals would find funny. Along with producer and fellow traveler Scott Rogowsky (HQ Trivia), they dug into the American psyche and explored its dark and quirky crevices both on stage and off. Follow their shenanigans in this docu-comedy which visits 10 different cities, each a new chapter and a new adventure. With an arsenal of jokes and a curious mind, the Sklars attempt to answer one burning question: as a nation, can Americans still laugh at themselves?
Plus, as a special bonus in Chapter 12, all listeners receive a full album of the Sklars' stand-up from the tour: The Tour Tapes.
This is not an audiobook. This is not your grandma’s travel program. This is Sklars and Stripes.
THE TOUR
San Diego
Madison
Portland
Kansas City
San Francisco
Tulsa
Denver
Bloomington
Houston
St. Louis
THE HOSTS
The Sklar Brothers hosted the critically acclaimed cult hit Cheap Seats on ESPN Classic for 77 episodes, they have been guests on Comedy Central's @midnight,, HBO's Curb Your Enthusiasm and Entourage, It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia, Comedy Bang Bang, Maron and Better Call Saul. They have released four critically acclaimed comedy albums, have had two Comedy Central Half Hour Presents specials, and currently have a one hour stand up special on Netflix, What Are We Talking About. Randy and Jason also host two hit podcasts, Dumb People Town and View From The Cheap Seats.
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- Amazon Customer
- 05-21-18
Sklars, Stripes, and Laughs
The Sklar Brothers have done it again. I always find their work amusing, be it movies, tv shows, or podcasts. With Sklars and Stripes, they have created more great entertainment by touring the U.S. and making great jokes about each of the cities along the way. They really do their research and the humor comes so naturally that you can't help but feel that you are along for the tour with them. I would highly recommend checking this out, and also checking out all the rest of their work. Especially Cheap Seats, that is one of my favorite TV shows of all time. Keep up the good work!
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- Matthew Amick
- 04-13-18
Must listen for comedy fans!
Where does Sklars and Stripes rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?
Very high. I'm a big fan of the Sklars and the content in this book is very relatable, educational and funny.
What other book might you compare Sklars and Stripes to and why?
I don't think I've read or listened to a book similar to this. It's very unique!
What about The Sklar Brothers’s performance did you like?
The chapters weren't too long so they didn't focus on one city too long. 30 minutes of content per city. It was relatable if you have been to the cities they referenced and educational if you haven't.
Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?
I liked the Kansas City portion because I am from that area. The concept of Kansas City, MO vs. Kansas City, KS was hilarious.
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- Jake
- 04-06-18
Audio-doc
What made the experience of listening to Sklars and Stripes the most enjoyable?
I loved being able to hear/see the inspiration of the bits. Getting a glimpse into comedians brains is always a delight.
What was one of the most memorable moments of Sklars and Stripes?
The St. Louis Arch. It put me right back in that egg shell of terror.
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- bookerj
- 04-05-18
I'm on the road with the Sklar Brothers!
Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?
I love the intimate feel of this documentary. I knew these guys were funny, but they're also quite thoughtful about their comedy. Plus, I love "going" to places where I haven't been yet -- Madison, WI in particular was an awesome chapter and a really fun look into that college town.
What was one of the most memorable moments of Sklars and Stripes?
The uncomfortable moments in Tulsa, at Oral Roberts and the "where are you from?" comments from that creepy guy. But the indoor farmers's market, organic co-op, and ice cream shops in Madison were all pretty great. Oh, and Daniel Van Kirk getting too scared for the elevator in St. Louis is probably a personal highlight.
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Fun trip around the USA - an Everyman tour
Perceptive observations of people and cities peppered with interviews of people. And comedy.
My favorite interview was when the brothers visited a Negro Baseball League museum. The man interviewed gave such a loving and scholarly historical peek into what is obviously one of his favorite topics.
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Original and excellent.
These two guys offer you, the listener a unique perspective into the world of veteran road comics by bringing you along with them as they travel across America to experience what the cities they visit have to offer, then write and present material to their audience mere hours later. Wow. Was that one sentence? Amazing. Almost as amazing as the talent displayed on this recording.
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- kim
- 09-09-18
loved it
loved it. very funny. need more audiobooks like this. great book! funny jokes. lot of laughs
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- Mary
- stewartsville MO
- 09-08-18
A breath of fresh air
Funny, educational, I happen to agree with most of their interpretations of life, news and events, but even when i didn't it was funny and enlightening. Nice to see what locals think about there cities and where the most interesting places can be found.
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- CaitlinsDadVP
- Crystal, MN
- 09-07-18
Perfect Road-Trip
I loved listening to the Sklars tour the nation and listen to their observations of food, comedy, local sports, culture, and the feel of the cities they went to on this trip. The challenge of creating new material on the city in those brief days they were there and doing it onstage for locals is daunting, but they rise to the challenge every time. Randy and Jason do an outstanding job in truly showing us, just through their live recordings of walking through these cities and the places they visit, in showing the diversity of our country, and in getting quotes from locals, how different so many places are in the U.S. from one another, and at the same time what they share and what unites us. Its more than just a travel/road-trip journey and more than just a stand-up special, its both combined. I will also say that the love they have for our hometown of St. Louis (and our shared high school) really moved me in the final section. Fantastic job Sklars. Sklars and Stripes FOREVER.
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- Amazon Customer
- Middleburg, VA USA
- 09-07-18
Original, thoughtful, and entertaining
This is definitely not your typical audiobook, but something new and worthwhile. As a geographer and an American, thanks for making this!
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