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From the creator of Dilbert and author of Reframe Your Brain , the bestselling guidebook to spotting and avoiding loserthink is back—with new content to introduce the second edition. loserthink (noun): sneaky mental habits trapping victims in their own bubbles of reality If you’ve been on social media lately, or turned on your TV, you may have noticed a lot of dumb ideas floating around. “We know when history will repeat and when it won’t.” “We can tell the difference between evidence and coincidences.” “The simplest explanation is usually true.” Wrong, wrong, and dangerous!

In sports, everybody loves redemption stories, the underdog who no one believes in but through sheer hard work wins it all. But no one tells the stories of the players who work hard and don’t make it. In pro football, 53 guys get on the roster. Ten make it to the practice squad. And then there’s the 64th Man - that’s Billy Logan (Cena), who seems to always be one spot from glory.

They shouldn't have tear gassed best-selling (bald) author Adam Fletcher. It ruined his supposedly normal holiday in Istanbul, made him curious, and began a quest to visit places everyone else is trying to escape from, and tourists don't normally go to. In this hilarious travel memoir, he'll enter a blizzard in China armed with only biscuits; pose as a scientist to sneak into Chernobyl; be chased by Croatian police boats en route to Liberland (the world's newest country); become a reluctant diving board star in a North Korean water park, and much more.

Susy Branch (Tavi Gevinson) and Nick Lansing (Adam DiMarco) aren’t into each other, but they share a similar problem. Susy is a down-on-her-luck socialite who doesn’t want to get a real job, and Nick is a struggling writer who’s tired of tutoring the kids of the one percent. All of their wealthier friends are getting married, to seemingly lucrative results. So, Susy and Nick devise a plan: have a wedding.

The creator of Dilbert, the fastest-growing comic strip in the nation, takes a look at corporate America in all its glorious lunacy.These hilarious essays on incompetent bosses, rampant management fads, bewildering technological changes, and so much more, will make anyone who has ever worked in...

Don’t panic! The Hitchhiker’s saga returns once again with a full-cast dramatisation of So Long and Thanks For All the Fish, the fourth book in Douglas Adams’s famous ‘trilogy in five parts’. ‘At the risk of being controversial, it’s better than the book... Hitchhiking is back –...

This is a self help book like no other. Because you are not helping yourself, James Acaster is helping you. When James quit all forms of social media in 2019 he felt like he'd been born anew, but he was worried he'd suffer withdrawal and get lured back online to compete in a never ending...

Dive into the delightful and amusing world of Wanted- A Husband, a romantic comedy by Samuel Hopkins Adams that’s sure to keep you entertained! Meet the hapless Miss Darcy Cole, a young lady who finds herself in a comical predicament after spinning a tall tale to her roommates about her love life. With her self-esteem in shambles and a bitter jealousy for other women, she turns to the glamorous actress Gloria Greene for makeover advice. Little does she know, transforming herself won’t be as easy as it sounds! Engaged to the enigmatic Sir Montrose Veyze, whom she has never even met, Darcy ...

Dive into the witty world of Franklin P. Adams with this delightful poem, a spirited sequel to Dorothy Parkers original piece, Women Im Not Married To. Adams offers a fresh and humorous perspective on the subject, showcasing his unique take on relationships and the complexities of love. (Summary by Michele Fry)

Steve Martin met his good friend Adam Gopnik three decades ago, and in that time, Gopnik has always marveled at Martin’s ability to flourish in a wide variety of artforms: magic, comedy, art collecting, writing, and music. In So Many Steves: Afternoons with Steve Martin, New Yorker writer Adam Gopnik creates a new type of profile: a year’s worth of conversations with Martin where Gopnik pulls back the curtain on his friend’s illustrious career.

Why do all modern managers do the same bizarre things? Are these methods taught in business schools? Do managers learn by watching more experienced managers? Is it the result of mentoring? None of the above! Every manager learns from the same source: Dogbert's Top Secret Management Handbook...

SHORTLISTED FOR FOOTBALL BOOK OF THE YEAR AT THE SPORTS BOOK AWARDS 2025 LONGLISTED FOR THE WILLIAM HILL SPORTS BOOK OF THE YEAR AWARD A New Statesman Book of the Year A Sunday Times Sports Book of the Year "A hilarious examination of the football commentary language we all understand but don't...

Stand-up comedy specials from Maisie Adam, Tommy Tiernan and Jessica Fostekew - delivered direct to your ears. Audible’s Comedy Club gives you a front row seat for full length comedy shows from some of the best stand-ups on the scene. This series features: award winning new stand up, Maisie Adam; hero of the Irish comedy scene, Tommy Tiernan; and storytelling comedy master, Jessica Fostekew.

Welcome to LoserCast, the show where we proudly spotlight the world's biggest losers past, present, and otherwise. Every week, the hosts (and whatever brave guests join us) bring a nominee they believe deserves the crown of "Biggest Loser." They’ll hype their pick, trash everyone else’s, and battle it out until only one loser stands. At the end of each episode, live viewers and the fine folks on X will vote, and those results kick off the next show as we update the official Loser Board. This all leads to the end-of-year LoserOff, where champions of failure collide. Choose anyone you want: ...

When the world was supposed to end everyone did things they never normally would…none more so than Siobhan, who wakes up on her floor, hungover, dumped by her no-good boyfriend and with a strange man in her bed…who turns out to be more than a little bit dead.

Reheated & Ready: If you missed tuning in to Star106.3 live , let us handle your schedule. We’ve taken the funniest, weirdest, and wildest moments of the week from Townsville’s airwaves and Reheated them for your podcast feed. It’s all the laughs with none of the filler. Stream the best bits of the week now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Discover the secret weapon that transforms relationships, boosts creativity, and enhances leadership: humor. The Laughter Factor reveals how laughter isn't just a source of joy but also a powerful tool for connection and success. Whether you’re a leader, teacher, salesperson, or simply someone seeking stronger relationships, this book equips you with five humor tactics to captivate, connect, and inspire.

A satirical look at the world through the eyes of comedian Adam Coumas.

Dive into the quirky world of Galahad Jones, a captivating drama brought to life by Australian playwright Arthur Adams, adapted from his own novel. Touted as A Comedy with a Tragic Tang, this engaging tale explores the complexities of life and love, revealing that even the funniest stories can have a darker side. Adams hints at an alternative ending that he refuses to share, adding a layer of intrigue to the narrative. Join a talented cast, featuring Adrian Stephens as Galahad, as they navigate the ups and downs of this unique storyline. - Summary by ToddHW

The 'Adam & Neave' podcast is a bold, unfiltered deep dive into internet culture, real-life chaos, and everything in between. Each episode will feature an advice segment where Adam and Neave respond to listener-submitted dilemmas, covering everything from friendship fallouts and relationship drama to situationships and personal challenges.