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From comedians George Carlin and Paula Poundstone to the Pretty Good Jokes series from A Prairie Home Companion, these audio collections are sure to keep you laughing. For more fun, check out the Car Talk collections under Public Radio.

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Stupid Things I Won’t Do When I Get Old

by Steven Petrow; read by Michael Butler Murray

For fans of David Sedaris and Nora Ephron, a humorous, irreverent, and poignant look at the gifts, stereotypes, and inevitable challenges of aging, based on award-winning journalist Steven Petrow's wildly popular New York Times essay, "Things I'll Do Differently When I Get Old." Learn More

Stephanie Pearl-McPhee Casts Off

Stephanie Pearl-McPhee; read by Stephanie Pearl-McPhee

More tongue-in-cheek, laugh-out-loud observations on the world of knitting from the best-selling author and self-proclaimed “Yarn Harlot.” Learn More

Sounding Off! Garrison Keillor’s Classic Sound Effect Sketches featuring Fred Newman

Performed by Garrison Keillor and Fred Newman, with special guests

The very best of Garrison Keillor's classic, laugh-out-loud sound effects sketches featuring renowned sound effects wizard Fred Newman. Learn More

Sex Lives of Superheroes

by Diana McCallum; read by Andrew Ivimey

F O R T H C O M I N G ! Available November

Based on genuine scientific research and both Marvel and DC comic book and movie canon (and more!), Sex Lives of Superheroes is a refreshingly frank and fun deep dive into the pros, cons, and plot twists of superpowered sex. Learn More

The Road Trip Rewind

by Kate Tamberelli and Danny Tamberelli; read by Danny Tamberelli and Mara Wilson

NEW! Now Available

Back to the Future meets 10 Things I Hate About You as the past, the present, and two hearts with unfinished business collide in the most epic, hilarious, and downright poignant way . . . Learn More

Riven Rock

by T. C. Boyle; read by Michael Kirby

NEW! Now Available

Blending social history with some of the most deliciously dark humor ever written, T. C. Boyle employs his hallmark virtuoso prose to tell the story of America's age of innocence—and of a love affair that is as extraordinary as it is unforgettable. Learn More

Rabbits For Food

by Binnie Kirshenbaum; read by Hillary Huber

Kirkus Best Fiction of 2019
New York Times Recommended Book
A LitHub Most Anticipated Book of 2019

From master of razor-edged literary humor Binnie Kirshenbaum, a devastating, laugh-out-loud funny story of a writer's slide into depression and institutionalization. Learn More

Property Values

by Charles Demers; read by Charles Demers

The worlds of urban gentrification, overpriced real estate, and gang violence collide in this wry and sardonic crime novel by author and comedian Charles Demers. Learn More

The Progressive Reports

by Frank J. Connor; read by Mike Chamberlain

A satirical series of reports from a young progressive student to the DNC, outlining ways to undermine the conservative movement and create a progressive nation. Learn More

Pretty Good Jokes Live!

Garrison Keillor; performed by Garrison Keillor and an ensemble cast

NEW! Now Available

Even more of a good thing: the latest collection of knee-slappers, toe-tappers, and groaners from A Prairie Home Companion Joke Shows.

What does IDK stand for? I dont know. OMG, nobody does!. . . . What is a hippies wife called? Mississippi.. . . . What is the recipe for Honeymoon Salad? Lettuce alone without dressing. Learn More

Pretty Good Jokes

Garrison Keillor; performed by Garrison Keillor, Roy Blount Jr., Paula Poundstone, and an ensemble cast

Fulfilling the flood of requests from enthused listeners, Pretty Good Jokes combines all the jokes from A Prairie Home Companion's first four joke shows (1996-1999). Learn More

A Prairie Home Companion: Live from the Hollywood Bowl

performed by Garrison Keillor and cast

The complete farewell performance of Prairie Home host Garrison Keillor. Learn More

A Prairie Home Companion 25th Anniversary Collection

Garrison Keillor; performed by Garrison Keillor and an ensemble cast

This anniversary release features highlights from 25 years on the air plus 7 new stories stories never before available on audio. Learn More

A Pocket Guide to Pigeon Watching

by Rosemary Mosco; read by Janet Metzger

Fact: Pigeons are amazing, and until recently, humans adored them. We've kept them as pets, held pigeon beauty contests, raced them, used them to carry messages over battlefields, harvested their poop to fertilize our crops—and cooked them in gourmet dishes. Now, with A Pocket Guide to Pigeon Watching, listeners can rediscover the wonder. Learn More

Plenty of Pretty Good Jokes

Garrison Keillor; performed by Garrison Keillor, Roy Blount Jr., Calvin Trillin, Paula Poundstone and an ensemble cast

Includes all the jokes from the first eight Joke Shows. Learn More

Old Jews Telling Jokes

Sam Hoffman and Eric Spiegelman

Audie® Award Winner

Hilarious, sometimes raunchy tales lustily told by amateur comedians, all Jewish, all over 60. A hysterically funny celebration of Jewish language and culture. Contains explicit material. Learn More

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Stupid Things I Won’t Do When I Get Old

Stephanie Pearl-McPhee Casts Off

Sounding Off! Garrison Keillor’s Classic Sound Effect Sketches featuring Fred Newman

Sex Lives of Superheroes

The Road Trip Rewind

Riven Rock

Rabbits For Food

Property Values

The Progressive Reports

Pretty Good Jokes Live!

Pretty Good Jokes

A Prairie Home Companion: Live from the Hollywood Bowl

A Prairie Home Companion 25th Anniversary Collection

A Pocket Guide to Pigeon Watching

Plenty of Pretty Good Jokes

Old Jews Telling Jokes

Oh, the Things I Know!

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