The Entertainment & Performing Arts category has 638 audiobooks on Listento.it, with an average listener rating of 4.6★ across 950 ratings. The most-rated is Ayoade on Top.
Shadow of a Doubt
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This radio dramatization of the classic Hitchcock movie, which also starred Joseph Cotten, originally aired on September 11, 1946. Academy Award Theatre featured the stars of Hollywood recreating some of their most unforgettable roles. A success with critics and audiences alike, this half-hour program presented radio adaptations of movies that had been nominated for or had won Academy Awards. These high-quality productions often used not only the film's original casts, but their directors as well. The show was first broadcast on March 30, 1946, but unfortunately the high costs of these lavish radio plays limited the show's run to only 39 episodes.
©2006 Radio Spirits, Inc. (P)2006 Radio Spirits Inc.
Jean Shepherd
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Have you ever thought about life? Jean Shepherd did, in his inimitable way, and Life Is will please those who can appreciate the thought and the inherent humor therein. The eight shows in this collection include performances pondering forbidden magazines, playing tuba in the school band, his old man’s love of Oldsmobiles, chauffer-driven Ferrari's, home in Hammond, the insidiousness of public relations, and so much more. Digitally Remastered and Restored. Each program is approximately 44 minutes. Total running time approximately 6 hours. The radio programs in this collection include: 1: "Capt. Billy's Whiz-Bang" 2: "Fate" 3: "Public Relations" 4: "Defeated Ex-Kids" 5: "Playing the Tuba" 6: "Automotive Age" 7: "Home" 8: "Life Is
©2006 Hartwest Productions Inc. (P)2006 RSPT LLC
Friday Night Live, Volume 1
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Friday Night Live was a late night programme that pushed comedy on TV to new levels. Most TV comedy at that time was a rather safe affair full of middle aged comics and impersonators. Friday Night Live brought in a new generation of comedians; some from the growing club circuit and some along the path from University. On Volume 1, Stephen Fry and Hugh Laurie can be heard alongside Lee Evans and Jo Brand. This was her TV debut whilst Lee Evans was also just starting his own phenomenal career. Also included is a great comic performance from Julian Clary - his famous ‘Leader of the Pack’ sketch which became a hit single. This volume also includes Ben Elton, the Scottish pair Jack Docherty and Moray Hunter and Josie Lawrence.
©1988 ITV Productions Ltd (P)2011 ITV Productions Ltd
Falling in Love with Romance Movies
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Why have viewers always had a love affair with romance movies? From tragic love stories, like Romeo + Juliet, to feel-good rom-coms, like Sleepless in Seattle, people simply cannot get enough of these movies. Join Professor Eric R. Williams to analyze dozens of titles that fall under the scope of "romance films"—inviting students to see old favorites in a new light and introduce them to elements of romance in movies one might not consider to be part of the genre. Explore traditional romantic titles, such as When Harry Met Sally, West Side Story, and Casablanca; controversial spins on the traditional genre, including Her, Harold and Maude, and Lars and the Real Girl; less conventional "romances," such as Blade Runner, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, She’s Gotta Have It, and yes—even Fight Club. Throughout, Professor Williams draws on a wealth of examples, revealing the DNA of these films. Listeners will understand the difference between a love story and a romance; see how directors manipulate audiences’ emotions from opening credits to the final scene—keeping everyone on the edge of their seat; and be able to decode the underlying storytelling techniques. Students will see cinematic romances from a different point of view, deepening their understanding of the genre.
©2019 Audible Originals, LLC (P)2019 Audible Originals, LLC.
I'm Sorry I Haven't a Clue 16
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Four more extended episodes from the award-winning BBC Radio 4 series, specially compiled by producer Jon Naismith. The antidote to panel games returns with this 16th glorious collection, in which Jack Dee gives regular panelists Tim Brooke-Taylor, Barry Cryer and Graeme Garden silly things to do. Joining them in this compilation are special guests Rob Brydon, Victoria Wood, Susan Calman and David Mitchell. Highlights include 'Uxbridge English Dictionary', 'One Song to the Tune of Another', 'French Monopoly', 'Swanee Kazoo', 'Sound Charades', 'Pensioner’s Film Club', 'Complete Cats', '84 Chicken Cross Road', 'Hirsute Film Club', 'Unromantic Endings', 'Just a Minim', the delightful 'Add a Word', 'Ruin a Film' and, of course, 'Mornington Crescent'. Get ready to chuckle along with the gang as they deploy the finest wit and wordplay, accompanied by Colin Sell on the piano and the lovely Samantha keeping score.
©2018 BBC Worldwide Ltd (P)2018 BBC Worldwide Ltd
The League of Gentlemen TV Series Collection
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Mark Gatiss, Steve Pemberton and Reece Shearsmith star in a compilation from the smash hit BBC TV series.
"This is a local shop for local people. There's nothing for you here!"
Welcome to Royston Vasey! Your visit coincides with:
Herr Lipp's German exchange visit!
Papa Lazarou's freak show!
A nosebleed epidemic!
In a selection of episodes from series two of the award-winning black comedy, Reenie and Vinnie are in charge of the charity shop, Tubbs and Edward are looking to find a 'no-tail' mate for son David and friendly butcher Hilary Briss is holding a soiree for patrons of his 'special stuff'.
In Series Three, Pauline is released from HMP Clitclink and harbours dreams of running her own pen shop, joke peddlar Lance regrets dabbling in the murky world of illegal body parts and Geoff travels to London to become a stand-up comedian.
So welcome to town. You'll never leave....
Note: You may be wondering why we have not included episodes from series one of the TV series in this collection. This is because many of the sketches that formed the basis of the first TV series are published in The League of Gentlemen's original BBC Radio series, On the Town with the League of Gentlemen. Although they were reworked a little for television, the series one audio of these sketches is similar enough to their radio counterparts that we have not included them in this TV series compilation.
©2017 Jeremy Dyson (P)2017 Random House Audiobooks
Wild Minds
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In 1911, famed cartoonist Winsor McCay debuted one of the first animated cartoons, based on his sophisticated newspaper strip Little Nemo in Slumberland, itself inspired by Freud’s recent research on dreams. McCay is largely forgotten today, but he unleashed an art form and the creative energy of artists from Otto Messmer and Max Fleischer to Walt Disney and Warner Bros.’ Chuck Jones. Their origin stories, rivalries, and sheer genius, as Reid Mitenbuler skillfully relates, were as colorful and subversive as their creations - from Felix the Cat to Bugs Bunny to feature films such as Fantasia - which became an integral part and reflection of American culture over the next five decades. Pre-television, animated cartoons were aimed squarely at adults; comic preludes to movies, they were often “little hand grenades of social and political satire”. Early Betty Boop cartoons included nudity; Popeye stories contained sly references to the injustices of unchecked capitalism. “During its first half-century”, Mitenbuler writes, “animation was an important part of the culture wars about free speech, censorship, the appropriate boundaries of humor, and the influence of art and media on society”. During WWII it also played a significant role in propaganda. The golden age of animation ended with the advent of television, when cartoons were sanitized to appeal to children and help advertisers sell sugary breakfast cereals. Wild Minds is an ode to our colorful past and to the creative energy that later inspired The Simpsons, South Park, and BoJack Horseman. PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio.
©2020 Reid Mitenbuler (P)2020 Recorded Books
Dash Diet + Mediterranean Diet: The Complete Guide for Beginners to Eat Healthy and Lose Weight, a 28-Day Food Plan, Reduce Hypertension, Low Calorie Meals, Diabetes Prevention, and Health Improvement
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Book 1: Dash Diet the complete guide: For Beginners, It Reduces Hypertension, and Blood Pressure, Weight Loss, Healthy ,nd Tasty Recipes, Low-Calorie Meals, Diabetes Prevention, And Improved Health
Book 2: Mediterranean Diet: Tasty and Satisfying Healthy Recipes for Beginners Easy to Prepare, Weight Loss, A 28-Day Food Plan, Low-Calorie Meals, Diabetes Prevention, and Health Improvement
The two best diets right now, in a book!
They are not cookbooks, but real guides for a healthy lifestyle!
Dash Diet + Mediterranean Diet therefore includes:
Dash Diet the Complete Guide:
Do you want to lower blood pressure, prevent cancer, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and lose weight at the same time?
If you follow the DASH DIET THE COMPLETE GUIDE, this happens naturally.
You will be able to improve your metabolism, lose weight, and improve your overall health with a few simple steps to follow without suffering from hunger.
It's very simple for beginners.
These are some of the benefits of the dash diet:
Low blood pressure
Cancer prevention
Less risk of diabetes and metabolic syndrome
Minor cardiovascular disease problems.
Mediterranean diet
In this book, you will find:
What is the exact Mediterranean diet?
History of the Mediterranean diet
Benefits of Mediterranean health
Mediterranean food pyramid against traditional food pyramid
Why is the Mediterranean the most healthy diet in the world?
Effects of the Mediterranean diet
Come implement the Mediterranean diet in your lifestyle
Mediterranean diet: a heart-healthy diet
Is the Mediterranean diet really effective for losing a weight?
28-day Mediterranean diet program
And much more....
I'll just show you what you need to do to get the results you want.
What are you waiting for!! Buy a copy of the bundle! You will have the twi best diets in one book! Don't waste time and start eating healthy, make your body feel good!!
©2019 Michelle Sullivan (P)2019 Michelle Sullivan
Emotional Intelligence
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"As human beings, we all want to be happy and free from misery...we have learned that the key to happiness is inner peace. The greatest obstacles to inner peace are disturbing emotions such as anger, attachment, fear, and suspicion, while love and compassion and a sense of universal responsibility are the sources of peace and happiness." - Dalai Lama "In my 35 years in business, I have always trusted my emotions. I have always believed that by touching emotion you get the best people to work with you, the best clients to inspire you, the best partners and most devoted customers." - Kevin Roberts "When awareness is brought to an emotion, power is brought to your life." - Tara Meyer Robson Are you good at reading the intentions of others? Do you know how to manage your knee jerk reactions when someone insults you? Do you wish you could empathize more with the way others feel? You may know your IQ, and if it is a very high number then you should be very proud of your intellectual ability, but what about your EQ? That's right, do you know your Emotional Intelligence? So, why is it important that we understand emotional intelligence? You've probably noticed that it's not the smartest people that are the most successful or the most fulfilled in life; being clever, talented or skilled is not enough. In fact, emotional intelligence accounts for nearly 90% of the difference between average and highly successful people. In life, we tend to live up to certain values and qualities in order to lead life rightfully and to the fullest. Little did we know some of these qualities are connected in enhancing our emotional intelligence? This book will show you how. Emotional intelligence can help you to gain control over your own emotions, rather than letting them take over you and making you react in a way that you are not proud of later on, as well as recognizing the emotions of others around you.
©2017 Naomi McCullough (P)2017 Naomi McCullough
Spellbound
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This radio dramatization of the classic movie is introduced by its director, Alfred Hitchcock. It originally aired on January 25, 1951. The Screen Director's Playhouse featured adaptations of famous movies and called upon the directors to introduce and highlight their work. After each show, the director and stars gathered around the microphones to reminisce about the making of the film.
©2006 Radio Spirits Inc. (P)2006 Radio Spirits Inc.
Accelerated Learning: How to Learn Like Einstein
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Including DIY-exercises! Become a cognitive learning prodigy, master any skill with ease, develop rapid reader, and never forget anything. Well, sort of.... While no book can ever keep up to such a high-flying promise, a good book should bring you for sure a step closer to your goals. And yes, this book will, for sure, keep that promise! How did we go about it? Simply by modelling the arguably greatest mind in human history of science. While modelling a historical figure can only bring you so far, we continued our research and dug deep into the science behind accelerated learning, cognitive psychology, speed reading, knowledge processing, retention techniques, and much more. Instead of boring you with scientific facts and figures, we then condensed our findings into simple, pragmatic, and actionable advices for you. And yes, following those practical step-by-step advices will bring you a huge step closer towards becoming a cognitive learning prodigy, and master any skill with ease. Discover the Blueprint to Become an Information Processing Machine. Get inside the mind of Einstein and discover simple, yet decisive techniques to sharpen your mental skills and instincts. Cut Thorough Complexity with a Proven Toolbox for Rapid Learning. Learn how to tackle complex topics by focus on the bigger picture and breaking it down into simple and easy-to-memorize pieces. Save Your Valuable Time by Processing Information Faster. Getting things done in half of your time. Double your reading speed and finish books within half of the time. Dramatically Increase Your Memory Retention Capabilities. Develop a memory like an elephant. Discover the most effective hacks to memorize anything in your short- and long-term memory. Because theory without practice is worthless, each chapter incorporates our proven DIY exercises to put your knowledge into action. This book will finally give you the tools and step-by-step advices you always wanted to bring your learning skills to the next level. So, don’t hesitate and buy this audiobook now.
©2019 Patrick Lightman (P)2019 Patrick Lightman
The Housewives
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From Brian Moylan, the writer of Vulture’s legendary Real Housewives recaps, a table-flipping, finger-pointing, halter-topping VIP journey through reality TV’s greatest saga...
©2021 Brian Moylan, Zachary Wagman, and Meghan Houser (P)2021 Macmillan Audio
Overcoming Writer's Block
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Every writer struggles with writer's block at some point. It is frustrating, and it prevents many writers from becoming professional authors. In this new guide you will learn how to destroy writer's block and unleash your creativity. Through a concise series of exercises you'll learn to never get "stuck" in your writing again. You will discover how to branch into new writing styles, surprise yourself, and unlock your inner genius.
©2017 Adam Savage (P)2017 Adam Savage
Jack Benny vs. Fred Allen: The Feud
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Among radio comedy's most enduring features were its running gags - and few gags ran longer, or more hilariously, than the legendary feud between two of its great masters: Jack Benny and Fred Allen. For nearly 20 years the mere mention of Benny on an Allen program was guaranteed to produce an escalating laugh - just as bringing Allen up with Benny had listener in stitches at the mere anticipation of a response. This digitally remastered collection brings together the classic episodes that started it all - from first time the pair shared a microphone (in a skit ripe with references to Benny's musical skill), to Stuart Canin's performance of "The Bee," to the showdown that was supposed to end it once and for all. Join Jack, Fred, and their comical cohorts Portland Hoffa, Harry Von Zell, John Brown, Minerva Pious, Mary Livingstone, Kenny Baker, Don Wilson, Andy Devine, Phil Harris, and all the regulars from both Town Hall Tonight and The Jell-O Program. Includes rare episodes. Episodes Include: Town Hall Tonight 02-26-36 (Excerpt); Town Hall Tonight 12-30-36; The Jell-O Program 01-03-37; The Jell-O Program 01-10-37; Town Hall Tonight 01-06-37; Town Hall Tonight 01-13-37 (Excerpt); Town Hall Tonight 01-20-37; The Jell-O Program 01-31-37; Town Hall Tonight 01-27-37 ( Excerpt); The Jell-O Program 02-07-37; Town Hall Tonight 02-03-37 (Excerpt); Town Hall Tonight 02-10-37; The Jell-O Program 02-14-37; The Jell-O Program 02-28-37; Town Hall Tonight 02-24-37; Town Hall Tonight 03-03-37 (Excerpt); The Jell-O Program 03-07-37; The Jell-O Program 03-14-37; Town Hall Tonight 12-22-37; The Fred Allen Show 12-18-40 (Excerpt)
©2011 Trust "C" under Will of Jack Benny (P)2011 RSPT LLC
Keto the Complete Guide
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When it comes to dieting, there is nothing better than following the current trends. In fact, in this way, you can learn and discover a lot of dishes and healthy practices that you would not have the opportunity to experience in another way. It also offers the possibility to become healthier. A big part of that means changing your diet and watching your intake of protein, phosphorus, potassium, and sodium - and if you aren’t sure about what all that entails, consider the ketogenic diet. Inside, you will find many different ketogenic-diet-friendly ideas broken down into easy-to-understand and accessible chapters, each containing a complete breakdown of the steps that need to be followed to create a great dish and lose weight at the same time. In this way, you take the guesswork out of determining the number of key nutrients that come from homemade food. Forewarned is forearmed, and knowing these amounts could very well save your life. Thanks to its health benefits and the incredible tastes it offers, the ketogenic diet is on the rise. It is not a secret that the best chefs in the world are trying and experimenting with this new type of cooking, including adding ketogenic dishes more and more in their practice. Furthermore, it is fun, enjoyable, and available to anyone. Inside, you will find: Common foods that make up the basis of the ketogenic diet A wide variety of ketogenic-friendly options when it comes to losing weight while getting in all the necessary nutrients Why the ketogenic diet is the best solution for you 15 examples of ketogenic recipes to help you get started with the ketogenic diet more easily And many more
©2018 Ramos Emmerich Vogel (P)2019 Ramos Emmerich Vogel
Everyone You Know Is Going to Die, and Then You Are!
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Before his 1-hour Netflix special and autobiographical book, Moshe Kasher was just an Oakland, CA comic who was getting roasted and toasted by the internet - and returning the favor. Kasher delves into the dark world of YouTube comments and offers the unique perspective of a Jewish kid raised by deaf parents in crack-ridden Oakland, CA. The results are both unique and astonishing. Hold onto your seats and enjoy the ride as Moshe Kasher makes you second guess any and everything you've ever believed.
©2009 Moshe Kasher (P)2009 Rooftop Comedy Productions
WFMT Chicago Radio Interview 1963
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In the spring of 1963, a 22-year-old Bob Dylan was introduced to Studs Terkel's Chicago radio listeners. The up-and-coming musician sheds some insight into his life, ideas, and songwriting process.
©2017 One Media iP LTD (P)2017 One Media iP LTD
Game of Thrones
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A Game of Thrones is one of the most popular and successful fantasy fiction series in the world to date. With the success of the novels came a widely loved television series. While you might be a loyal fan of the books, the show, or both - do you know all about the history of the leading families? These books aim to thoroughly detail the early history of the houses Targaryen, Stark, Lannister and many more. You can explore how they first rose to power, and what happened in the years leading up to the beginning of the Game of Thrones story.
©2016 Brian Green (P)2016 Brian Green
Everything I Need to Know in Life I Learned from Joss Whedon
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Joss Whedon has much to teach his fans, as he unfurls epics of sacrifice and heroism for superheroes and ordinary people. Firefly, like Alien: Resurrection, was his anti-authoritarian dystopia, while Buffy the Vampire Slayer emphasized girl power and individuality in a world of monsters. Dollhouse tackled identity, memory and the soul, reaching from fantasy into philosophy, just as The Cabin in the Woods satirized the nebulous "Greater Good." Now, Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. and The Avengers explore heroism, teamwork, and personal responsibility. Whedon has independent works too, all explored from the paranormal romance film In Your Eyes to his feminist skits for Equality Now. In comics, such as X-Men, Runaways, Sugarshock, and Buffy, he explores unconventional teams and chosen families. From Angel's quest for faith and redemption in a world of nihilism to the smaller stories of family and friendships in The Office, Glee, Parenthood, and Roseanne, not to mention Much Ado About Nothing, Whedon offers lessons to improve the world and our roles within it. This book compares themes, motifs, and archetypes across all his works, teasing out the common threads and the messages within.
©2015 Valerie Estelle Frankel (P)2015 Audible, Inc.
Classic Radio's Greatest Comedy Shows, Vol. 2
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Relive 12 of the best classic radio comedy shows from yesterday and the legendary stars that made them great in this incredible collection. Here are 12 of the greatest American comedy shows ever broadcast during the golden age of radio. You'll hear Ozzie and Harriet Nelson in The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet, Freeman Gosden and Charles Correll in Amos 'n' Andy, Ed Gardner as Brooklyn barkeep Archie on Duffy's Tavern, Jim and Marian Jordan in Fibber McGee and Molly, William Bendix as Chester A. Riley in The Life of Riley, Lucille Ball in My Favorite Husband, and Eve Arden as English teacher Connie Brooks in Our Miss Brooks, plus many others, including The Edgar Bergen and Charlie McCarthy Show, The Fred Allen Show, The Great Gildersleeve, Life with Luigi, and Lum and Abner. Contents include: The Adventures of Ozzie & Harriet, "The Antique Vase", starring Ozzie Nelson and Harriet Hilliard; The Amos 'n' Andy Show, "Arrested as Spies", starring Freeman Gosden and Charles Correll; Duffy's Tavern, "Guest: Marie 'The Body' MacDonald", starring Ed Gardner; The Edgar Bergen and Charlie McCarthy Show, "Guest: Martha Ray", starring Edgar Bergen; Fibber McGee and Molly, "Too Much Energy", starring Jim and Marian Jordan; The Fred Allen Show, "Guest: Carmen Miranda", starring Fred Allen and Portland Hoffa; The Great Gildersleeve, "An Old College Chum Visits", starring Harold Peary; The Life of Riley, "Win a Buick Contest", starring William Bendix; Life with Luigi, "Getting Rid of His Cough", starring J. Carrol Naish; The Lum and Abner Show, "Bulldogging Lum", starring Chester Lauck and Norris Goff; My Favorite Husband, "George Attends a Teenage Dance", starring Lucille Ball and Richard Denning; Our Miss Brooks, "No Uniforms for Opening Day", starring Even Arden.
Public Domain (P)2015 Black Eye Entertainment, LLC