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Spike is an English bull terrier with a keen comedic eye for human foibles. He rockets to TV and internet fame after appearing on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, along with his master, Bud, who hosts a local morning show in High Point, North Carolina. Spike and Bud soon hit the fast track to bigger stardom when Bud signs on for a talk show in New York City.

A wildly successful first novel made Grady Tripp a young star, and seven years later he still hasn't grown up. He's now a writing professor in Pittsburgh, plummeting through middle age, stuck with an unfinishable manuscript, an estranged wife, a pregnant girlfriend, and a talented but deeply disturbed student named James Leer.

Bud Threadgoode grew up in the bustling little railroad town of Whistle Stop with his mother, Ruth, church-going and proper, and his Aunt Idgie, the fun-loving hell-raiser. Together they ran the town's popular Whistle Stop Cafe, known far and wide for its fun and famous fried green tomatoes. And as Bud often said of his childhood to his daughter, Ruthie, "How lucky can you get?"

In a turbo-charged romp through the Hollywood of everyone's wildest dreams, Boy Wonder follows the career of Shark Trager - rebel filmmaker and mega-successful producer - from his birth in 1950 at a drive-in movie theater and his meteoric rise to the pinnacle of Hollywood power, to his equally spectacular descent into obscurity.

When Brian Doyle passed away at the age of 60 after a bout with brain cancer, he left behind a cult-like following of devoted listeners who regard his writing as one of the best-kept secrets of the 21st century. Doyle writes with a delightful sense of wonder about the sanctity of everyday things, and about love and connection in all their forms: spiritual love, brotherly love, romantic love, and even the love of a nine-foot sturgeon.

It's Trailer Tales y'all! Dave, Tammy, and Crystal get into heated debates, but nothing will ever destroy the pact of their friendship!

Dispatched overseas — far, far overseas — we're in hot water. Again. Following in the footsteps of a long-lost king, we're on the road to the mysterious Vales of Wonder. The upside? It's a hot-bed of magickal marvels, the likes of which we've literally never seen before. The downside? Danger. Because who ever said adventure would be easy? Fortunately, we have help. One reviled but aggravatingly handy beast specialist: check. One world-famous, awe-inspiring, purple-clad troll scholar: check. One perambulatory, half-mad house with a crush on Jay: check.

Welcome to Los Angeles, the City of Angels, where traffic never stops, people never sleep, and wonders never cease.It's a brilliant plan, if Kemp McAvoy says so himself - and Kemp never hesitates to point out his own brilliance. Kemp is a night nurse for a beautiful but aging movie star in a medically induced coma. And with the help of her agent and a struggling young publisher, he's concocted a can't-fail scheme that will make them all rich.

Neuroscience shows that words from different languages can rewire your brain, helping you to create a positive mindset. Some words help you feel happy, see beauty, believe in a better world, and your own power to create it. These are the positive words you will find in this book: global words of wellness from ancient and modern languages all over the world.

Comedian and actor Jay Mohr's humorous memoir about the lunacy that ensues when we reach the blessed stage of parenthood. Riotously acerbic and refreshingly honest, No Wonder My Parents Drank casts the very funny Jay Mohr with an even funnier mini-me sidekick as a supporting character in a little comedic love story that every person who either is a parent or has a parent will find delightful.

Like many people, you’ve probably asked some of these questions when you were younger or maybe recently. Well, you will be pleasantly surprised to discover the interesting and maybe slightly bizarre origins of the strange things we do. In Wonder Why? Fascinating Stories, Curious Facts, and Answers About the Mysteries of Science, History, Pop Culture, and Traditions Around the World cover 55 of the most regularly asked questions with fascinating origin stories.

Humorous sibling conversations between Mwika & Kadima about personal life, music, comedy, movies, sports, politics, relationships or whatever grinds their gears.

Standup comedian and TV star Paddy Raff hosts The Wonder Year - inviting guests to select and explore a year when everything changed for them and they became the person they are today! As well as learning why that era was so special for the guest - expect a nostalgia trip revisiting the music, movies, gadgets and news events from their chosen year. New episodes every Monday morning.

-To Tell of Strange or Freakish Things-Hosted by Christina and Quincy, for those who like the strange and freakish. What's ten years, right? Two best friends brought together by Uncle Sam explore the strange and freakish about the world one out of pocket joke at a time. Join us on our little adventures, wondering our way through and asking questions that may or may not cross some lines. Lets Wonder, Monger!

The Wonder Appreciated Podcast encourages listeners to find happiness, wonder, and inspiration in everyday things and unusual topics. Chill and laugh along with the two hosts, Aubrey and Joe (us), who dive into strange topics and tangents and bring you along for the ride. We hope Wonder Appreciated inspires curiosity and discovery as a way to expand knowledge and develop new interests and passions.

Lucas and Tim are the self-proclaimed ”Wonder Boys” and decided to share wonder with the world in a podcast. Tune in to hear unprofessionals weigh in on things they know nothing about.

Wonders & Blunders is a Dungeons & Dragons podcast that keeps it light on rules and mechanics to make room for roleplay and jokes. The show features great roleplaying, spooky set pieces, epic battles, and a lovable cast. We release bi-weekly on every second Monday and if you're just joining us Season 2 is a great place to jump in! Plus we have over 100 episodes in Season 1 for you to go back and binge once you fall in love with the Caravan of Wonders. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The heroes nobody asked for..

Award-winning comedian Josie Long has performed nine hit stand-up shows at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, subsequently touring them around the UK and internationally. This BBC Radio series was adapted from her hit 2009 stage show, and finds her attempting to unravel the mysteries of the universe through ad hoc research. Using the knowledge she's gleaned, she gives us the lowdown on her selected subject - with the help of her special guests, who join in with questions, illustrations and interruptions.

An old Texan wonders about things. LOTS of things in today's world. From electric cars to contracts for sports stars. Our changing society to getting older. Everyday things we all wonder about But always in the back of his mind...is Texas, Central Texas to be specific, recorded live in Austin, Texas. The best place to live on our green planet? We'll talk. You wonder about things too? Feel free to send ideas and questions to: mitch@mitchwonders.com Catch all episodes on mitchwonders.com (you can email ol' Mitch from there, too!)