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Digging Up Mother
- A Love Story
- Narrated by: Doug Stanhope and Friends
- Length: 12 hrs and 44 mins
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Summary
Doug Stanhope is one of the most critically acclaimed and stridently unrepentant comedians of his generation. What will surprise some is that he owes so much of his dark and sometimes uncomfortably honest sense of humor to his mother, Bonnie. It was the cartoons in HER Hustler magazine issues that molded the beginnings of his comedic journey, long before he was old enough to know what to do with the actual pornography. It was Bonnie who recited Monty Python sketches with him, who introduced him to Richard Pryor at nine years old, and who rescued him from a psychologist when he brought that brand of humor to school. And it was Bonnie who took him along to all of her AA meetings, where Doug undoubtedly found inspiration for his own storytelling.
Bonnie's own journey from bartending to truck driving, massage therapy, elder abuse, and stand-up comedy and acting never stopped her from being Doug's genuine number one fan. So when Bonnie's alcoholic, hoarding life finally came to an end so many weird adventures later in rural Arizona, it was inevitable that Doug and Bonnie would be together for one last journey.
Digging Up Mother follows Doug's absurd, chaotic, and often obscene life as it intersects with that of his best friend, his biggest fan, and the love of his life: his mother, Bonnie. And it all starts with her death - one of the most memorable and amazing farewells you will ever hear.
BONUS: As fans of his stand-up and listeners of his podcast will attest, Doug is not a "by-the-book" type of guy. This audiobook is no exception. In what he refers to as the "director's cut commentary," Doug forgoes the confines of a straight-read and creates a truly unique listening experience, going off-script to riff throughout its sections and bringing in a cast of colorful characters – childhood friends, his podcast co-host, and fellow comedians and musicians – to voice letters from teachers and guidance counselors, diary entries from his mother, and even old homework assignments. Additionally, Doug has several of the folks mentioned in the book expound on and give their version of events and stories, often remembered quite differently. The result is a wildly fun audiobook that's as distinct as the comedian's own brand of humor.
A special note from the author:
Good news for all my blind and/or illiterate fans! The audio version of my book Digging Up Mother is now available on Audible!
It's read podcast-style by myself and the golden-throated Chad Shank and features guest performances from those who appeared in the book, dropping in to share their own blurred memories of our sloppy pasts and ugliest stories. Guests include my childhood delinquent partner in crime Chris O'Conner, and Greg Chaille, Bingo, Mat Becker, Sarah Hyland (now Sarah HylanDER) and more.
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- gmoran651
- 02-09-16
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I listened to this earbook on an crowded, busy, loud, foul-smelling overnight sleeper train in China. It made the journey much more bearable, which made me much less keen on the idea of suicide. I think this is ironic, given Doug's personal beliefs and the contents of this book, because I don't know what irony is. One part made me laugh so hard, I accidentally knocked a chicken burger off my bunk and onto the head of the guy below me. He was a Muslim, and I'm pretty sure the burger wasn't halal. I tried to apologise profusely, but as we didn't share a language I can only be so certain that he understood.
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- kmcca5
- 30-09-16
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Absolutely superb, If you have read the book still buy this as it’s like the book with directors/authors commentary. Many of the people that are in the book are given their voice to comment on the actual events. Very funny but pretty dark so not for everyone.
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- Shel
- 03-10-16
The best audiobook I've ever listened to.
I just loved this from the get-go. Funny, emotional, disgusting and honest - everything I love in a book! Stanhope' narration is hilarious, and the additional riffs are an excellent touch. Listen to this at once!
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- james
- 16-08-16
I laughed, I cried
solid overall but I'm doubtful of Stanhope's memory so minus one star. Chad Shank lovely as ever.
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- Amazon Customer
- 22-11-16
Thank you Douglas Gene
Fantastic story and performances and great addition of the cut aways. just like the podcasts. every audio book should do that. well done Mr Shank. Hope it leads to more work.
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- jef
- 29-08-16
A Masterpiece
My first, and might as well be my last audio book. Can't see/hear anything topping that. Doug Stanhope, a living legend. Great work by all involved.
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- James Whitehead
- 19-10-20
The best autobiography I have ever encountered
Is Doug Stanhope a terrible person, or a big softie who is also a bit of a mess? I have listened to the entire book and still have no idea. However, what I can say is that I have never laughed so much whilst listening to an audiobook. It's captivating in its honesty as well. The occasional belch and slurred word, and of course the 'authors commentary' lend it an amazing air of 'realness'.
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- Simon M.
- 06-02-18
Guaranteed results or your money back
Chad Shank's golden pipes, the additional audio-only director's commentary and let's not forget the actual stories contained within, all make this an audiobook like no other. You'll laugh, you may cry, you'll certainly wince. You may even dry heave, I don't know do I look like a doctor?
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- Amazon Customer
- 01-04-17
Brilliant, dark and funny!
I really enjoyed the audio book and ls the first that has kept me interested until the end. I listened for hours on end until I finished it!
Funny, witty and dark in humour that really gave an insight into Doug Stanhopes life. the directors notes and the guests verifying the stories had me laughing out loud !!!
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- Mr Peter Dunbar
- 12-11-16
Brilliant.
One of the most entertaining audio books that I have ever listened to. Recommend it.
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