By: Craig R. Coenen Narrated by: Troy Klein Length: 11 hrs and 19 mins Release date: 10-08-13 “From Sandlots to the Super Bowl” by Craig R. Coenen offers a concise history of the national football league from the birth of the organization through the first Super Bowl. Despite the NFL’s popularity today, the league struggled […]
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By: George H. Gregory Narrated by: Chaz Allen Length: 9 hrs and 22 mins Release date: 05-07-20 “Alcatraz Screw” by former prison guard George Gregory offers a first hand perspective on the daily routine at the famed Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary. Gregory details the rules and procedures on the island prison, and delivers the specifics on
By: Edward Achorn Narrated by: Ax Norman Length: 9 hrs and 27 mins Release date: 04-09-13 Publisher: Audible Studios “The Summer of Beer and Whiskey” is an enjoyable trip back to the early days of professional baseball, focusing on the thrilling 1883 American Association pennant chase. Author Edward Achorn examines the contributions of German immigrant
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By: Alanna Nash Narrated by: Erin Spencer, Alanna Nash – Introduction Length: 27 hrs and 14 mins Release date: 10-02-20 Publisher: Alanna Nash Peter Guralnick definitely wrote the definitive history of Elvis Presley, and author Alanna Nash’s “Baby, Let’s Play House” qualifies as the complete and comprehensive history of Presley’s numerous relationships. Mary Tyler Moore
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By: B.G. Rhule, Joanna Katsune Narrated by: B.G. Rhule Length: 5 hrs and 21 mins Release date: 11-02-22 B.G. Rhule challenges the official narrative surrounding the death of pioneer soul singer Sam Cooke on December 11, 1964, who was slain at age 33. The author presents evidence of a cover-up, and interviews Cooke’s family, friends,
By: Nic Edwards, Brian Whitney Narrated by: Kevin Pierce Length: 6 hrs and 48 mins Release date: 04-20-23 “The Delphi Murders” explores the freighting evidence in the 2017 murder cases of two Indiana teenagers that disappeared from a bridge, and was covered extensively by the media. Investigators discovered a photograph of the man believed to
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A film legend recalls his remarkable life of nearly eight decades—a heralded actor who’s played the roles he wanted, from Brian’s Song to Lando in the Star Wars universe—unchecked by the racism and typecasting so rife in the mostly all-white industry in which he triumphed. Billy Dee Williams was born in Harlem in 1937 and
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A chronicle of the comeback performance that marked Elvis Presley’s return from the screen to the stage. Take a tour behind the scenes at the NBC television special that relaunched Elvis Presley’s career as a stage musician. Author Steve Binder—who directed the TV special—provides exclusive “backstage” access that gives fans even more insight into the
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From Emmy-award winning actor, author, comedian, producer, and director Henry Winkler, a deeply thoughtful memoir of the lifelong effects of stardom and the struggle to become whole. Henry Winkler, launched into prominence by his role as “The Fonz” in the beloved Happy Days, has transcended the role that made him who he is. Brilliant, funny,
I absolutely loved “Catching Dreams: My Life in the Negro Baseball Leagues” by Frazier “Slow” Robinson. This is easily one of my favorite baseball audiobooks. Robinson reflects on his career in baseball, becoming accustomed to segregation, and discussing the eventual decline of the negro leagues. I loved his storytelling, reflecting on his barnstorming days (including
