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The Ridiculous

The Ridiculous Series, Book 1

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The Ridiculous

By: Jeffrey Neil Kippel, Mindy Heather Blackstien
Narrated by: Alan Irving
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A book about nothing… and everything

A human wakes up in an alien body.

A budgie thinks life is a musical.

An AI will not stop talking.

An android wants to feel things.

And no one knows what they’re doing.

They’re not a crew.

There’s no plan.

And no one’s really in charge.

What unfolds is a not-quite-accidental, frequently illogical, occasionally profound journey through life, the universe, and everything. It’s told through curious beings, improbable moments, and meaning hiding where you’d least expect it.

You’ll laugh.

You’ll question things.

You’ll feel the subtle pull of nostalgia.

You’ll wonder why it matters more than you expected.

For fans of cosmic comedy, satirical adventures, offbeat stories, and genre-blending journeys that make you laugh and think, The Ridiculous becomes your next obsession. It nods to The Hitchhiker’s Guide, embraces the spirit of classic sci-fi satire, and moves to the beat of its own logic.

In other words, it’s unlike anything you’ve ever listened to before.

Ranked Number One Bestseller in Comedy, Science Fiction, and Happiness

Readers pushed The Ridiculous to the top by seeking something new, smart, nostalgic, and playfully unhinged.

About the Authors

Jef and Mindy are transformation architects who pioneered natural bodybuilding, launched the fitness modeling culture, ran global expos, and inspired millions to transform themselves from the inside out. They’ve taken decades of real-world insight and shaped it into cosmic comedy and thoughtful satire that invite you to rethink reality, laugh while you’re at it, and maybe even snort.

Their mission is simple. Dream big, do ridiculous, and achieve remarkable.

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Watch for The Ridiculous: Book 2 launching early 2026.

©2023 Jeffrey Neil Kippel & Mindy Heather Blackstien (P)2023 Jeffrey Neil Kippel & Mindy Heather Blackstien
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The book has been written in a unique style that educates and brings us as the reader to a better understanding of the world and how life works. As a coach in the self help space I really enjoyed the way the authors bought to my awareness with humour some of the aspects of self empowerment. If you want a laugh, a good story and a better understanding on how to be better this is worth the listen.

An entertaining way to learn

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