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The Ridiculous

The Ridiculous Series, Book 1

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By: Jeffrey Neil Kippel, Mindy Heather Blackstien
Narrated by: Alan Irving
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Welcome. You're in luck. You are about to experience a very special version of The Ridiculous. This audiobook is performed by a voice actor whose style, tone, and delivery helped bring this story to life in a way that feels unmistakably…familiar.

Meet Alan Irving. Why? He does every single voice.

We personally chose him after quite an extensive process. There were nearly one hundred voice actors we considered for the role.

What we were looking for was simple… and not simple at all:

A British voice. In the spirit of classic sci-fi comedy. With the wit of The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy… and of course Monty Python, Fawlty Towers… and, yep, Family Guy.

And… for all main characters. Side characters too.

Oh… and there may be some music making.

Alan brought that vision to life. From the voices… to the songs… to the overall rhythm. Right down to subtle nods that make you think and rethink. Perhaps even reflect, project or introspect.

This is his take on our words. His rendition of The Ridiculous.

And we love it. We think he did great.

What you are about to hear… only exists here… in this form. And sparks everything forward.

What's the story about?

What if you woke up in the wrong body… on the wrong planet… with no way back?

One impossible mistake triggers a cosmic identity swap between a human and something very much not from Earth.

What follows is a fast-paced, absurd, and surprisingly insightful sci-fi comedy adventure where logic unravels, reality bends, and the universe gets a little… ridiculous.d. This is not a story that explains the universe. It is a story that invites you to enjoy it.

Perfect for listeners who enjoy humorous science fiction, absurdist comedy, and imaginative adventures that make you laugh first… and think a little deeper afterward.

And discover what happens when the universe decides to get a little ridiculous…

©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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