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Jo Brand tells the story of how she crawled to fame and fortune, managed to persuade someone to marry her and had some children at an age when she should have been in a bath chair on a seafront. In this second volume of her memoirs, Jo recounts wild times on the comedy circuit, the attempts to tart her up for the TV screen, running the marathon, rally driving, her numerous, occasionally extremely inebriated, Edinburgh festival appearances, her 'acting' career and much, much more.

The Now Show returns with more stand-up, sketches and songs, as Steve Punt, Hugh Dennis and special guests take aim at the latest headlines. Bringing their quips, quick wit and a quiver full of satirical arrows are comedians including Laura Lexx, Ian Smith, Sarah Keyworth, Olga Koch, Janine Harouni, Ahir Shah, Alex Kealy and Helen Bauer.

Beginning on the 4th of July and running until New Year's Eve 2002, The Firesign Theatre returned to their natural home, radio. Commenting, in its uniquely surreal audio comedy style, on property, propriety, surety, security, and the state of the States for National Public Radio's flagship news program, All Things Considered, The Firesign Theatre reminded old fans (and taught new listeners) of the dynamic power of audio to entertain, inspire, and intrigue the soul. And, they made us laugh.

[Contains explicit content] T.J. Miller tackles his unhealthy addiction to carnival games. Laura and Erica still don't know their stepmom's name.

Top comedian Ross Noble travels from London to Caberra in this superb live recording. Ross has the golden touch when it comes to comedy: relaxed, assured and spilling over with great comedic ideas. Hilarious comedy.

For most of us the French Revolution has been reduced to jokes about Marie Antoinette, guillotines, and The Scarlet Pimpernel. But for Mark Steel the French Revolution was one of the most inspirational moments in human history. Nevertheless, he still casts a very comedic eye over that turbulent period in French history.

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.

Get this year’s comedy fix from the mighty Dara O Briain’s highly anticipated new tour, Dara O Briain: Craic Dealer. The host of Mock the Week (BBC ONE), The Apprentice You’re Fired! (BBC TWO) and star of Three Men in a Boat (BBC TWO) returns this year with his funniest Live show to date, proving why Dara is regarded as one of the comedy greats by audiences and fellow comedians alike.

The greats of comedy, when they were young and struggling, performing their great early routines.

Since winning the Perrier Best Newcomer Award at the Edinburgh Festival in 1993, Dominic Holland has gone on to become one of the UK’s best loved comedians. He’s worked with Armando Iannucci, Rob Brydon and supported Eddie Izzard on tour. He is also the father of Tom Holland (best known for starring in the blockbuster Spider-man movies) and made the brilliant 2017 Dominic Holland Eclipsed Edinburgh Fringe show out of the experience of being a superhero’s dad.

Smart and brazen comedian Iliza Shlesinger applies her fresh, laugh-out-loud perspective to the universal struggles between men and women.

Celebration of 40+ years on the fringe of show business. Stories, interviews, and comedy sets from standup comics... famous, and not so famous. All taped Live on my Comedy stage. The interviews will be with comics, old staff members, and Friends from the world of Comedy. Standup Sets by Dana Carvey, Jay Leno, Tom Dreesen, Jerry Seinfeld, Larry Miller, Mark Schiff, Bobcat Goldthwait, Paula Poundstone, Garry Shandling, Ray Ramano, Cathy Ladman, Willie Tyler & Lester, and MORE. My web site has many pictures, items for sale, and more information www.standupcomedyyourhostandmc.com

Nobody coNobody could kiss and tell like the late Rodney Dangerfield! Here are all the details of his torrid love affair with La Contessa. This ultra-spicy private diary chronicles the amazing exploits of a great lothario, and is sure to make you howl—with plenty of innuendos and double entendres delivered as only Rodney Dangerfield can. Afterward, the man who just "can't get no respect" lets loose with a stand-up set—"It's Lonely at the Top (When There's No One on the Bottom)"—performed at the world-famous Laugh Factory in Hollywood.

Think you know what happened in 2018? Think again. Following hot on the heels of the success of The Audiobook of the Year (or, more precisely, 12 months later), The Audiobook of the Year (2018) bravely delves behind the headlines to sniff out the best and most bizarre facts of the past 12 months. Compiled and written by the creators of the award-winning hit comedy podcast No Such Thing as a Fish, all of whom are researchers for QI.

Fans of horror comedy looking for a frighteningly funny read! Do you like your horror with a side of humor? Get ready to laugh yourself scared with Fangs and Follies - a collection of paranormal parodies, creepy quips, and tales of terror with a comedic twist! This book will provide hours of entertainment for anyone looking to combine their love of horror and comedy. You'll find hilarious takes on classic thriller tropes, well-known scary stories, and typical frightening characters - imagine Norman Bates as a hotel reviewer or the werewolf who's weirdly obsessed with sniffing flowers! With ...

Comedian Adam Blank hosts "Remember The Game?", a retro gaming podcast. Each week, Adam and his guest will select a video game that they grew up playing, and spend time reminiscing about what they loved (or hated) about it. Not intended to be a history lesson, "Remember The Game?" is more like a conversation you'd overhear on the playground as a kid. The discussions are all over the place, and are guaranteed to fill you with that warm, nostalgic feeling. (Or rage, like you felt with the underwater level in the original Ninja Turtles game). Either way, it's gonna be fun! New episodes every ...

Lenny Bruce was a prominent stand-up comedian, social critic, and satirist who heralded the free-speech movement and helped to push culture towards open and honest expression. He was repeatedly arrested for obscenity. Here he performs at the Gate of Horn in Chicago, December, 1962 - a performance that concludes with his arrest.

Dad Jokes is an absolute must-listen! This audiobook covers more than 400 of the best dad jokes with such a large variety. Have your friends and family cracking up over the most awful/hilarious jokes and puns you've ever heard.

Stand up comedian and former Late Night with Jimmy Fallon writer Anthony Jeselnik brings his dark humor and wit to San Francisco.

[Contains explicit content] Audible Comedy has hand-picked, for your benefit, some of our favorite hours from some of the best comedians in the world who happen to be women.