• You Ought to Know Adam Wade

  • By: Adam Wade
  • Narrated by: Adam Wade
  • Length: 2 hrs and 48 mins
  • 4.2 out of 5 stars (10,420 ratings)

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Publisher's summary

What? You don’t know Adam Wade? Here’s your chance! Adam Wade’s personal-yet-universal stories and vulnerable delivery have made him one of the most popular storytellers and comedians in the country on "story slam" platforms like The Moth and Comedy Central’s Whiplash.

This Audible Original, performed on stage in front of a live audience, combines Wade’s greatest hits stories with entirely new material. It takes listeners on a guided tour through Adam’s life, starting with his humble beginnings as a geeky but lovable underdog in rural New Hampshire. Adam then lets listeners in on the support he received from his family and friends as he overcame countless obstacles to achieve his dream of making it as a comedic storyteller in New York City.

Adam’s nuanced observations, openness, and wit transform these coming-of-age tales into funny, impactful, and universal stories of joy and hope. Wade’s stories pull listeners in, reminding them of what it is to be human and that we all experience happiness, shame, failures, triumphs, and moments of incredible courage.

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Publisher's summary

What? You don’t know Adam Wade? Here’s your chance! Adam Wade’s personal-yet-universal stories and vulnerable delivery have made him one of the most popular storytellers and comedians in the country on "story slam" platforms like The Moth and Comedy Central’s Whiplash.

This Audible Original, performed on stage in front of a live audience, combines Wade’s greatest hits stories with entirely new material. It takes listeners on a guided tour through Adam’s life, starting with his humble beginnings as a geeky but lovable underdog in rural New Hampshire. Adam then lets listeners in on the support he received from his family and friends as he overcame countless obstacles to achieve his dream of making it as a comedic storyteller in New York City.

Adam’s nuanced observations, openness, and wit transform these coming-of-age tales into funny, impactful, and universal stories of joy and hope. Wade’s stories pull listeners in, reminding them of what it is to be human and that we all experience happiness, shame, failures, triumphs, and moments of incredible courage.

©2020 Audible Originals, LLC (P)2020 Audible Originals, LLC.

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About the Creator and Performer

Adam Wade is an inimitable fixture in both the New York City storytelling and comedy scenes. He is the winner of 20 SLAMS at The Moth (18 StorySLAM victories and 2 GrandSLAM Championships) with 20 different winning stories. He has toured across North America with The Moth Main Stage. His stories have appeared on The Moth Radio Hour, The Moth Podcast, and the PBS television show Stories from the Stage.

Adam has been performing his New York Times and Time Out New York's critic's pick monthly solo, The Adam Wade from NH Show, since January 2010. He is also a regular performer on Nights of Our Lives, and has made several appearances on Asssscat 3000 (guest monologist) and Whiplash.In 2018, Adam released his second comedy and storytelling album, Adam Wade Live at the Magnet Theater, which quickly landed at #2 on the iTunes Comedy Chart. His debut album, Adam Wade: The Human Comedy (2015), was enthusiastically lauded in Sarah Larson's profile of Adam in The New Yorker. Adam has been seen on HBO's Girls (Season 5 finale) and on Comedy Central's Inside Amy Schumer.

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Refreshing

I found Adam’s story refreshing honest and transparent. While I wish the language was not quiet so colorful I found the narrative compelling. All the feels while listening to his struggles and victories.

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Great listen!

Listening to Adam Wade was like catching up with a friend over coffee. Great stories that drew me in every step of the way. Wouldn’t hesitate to listen to anything else he offered or see him live. If your in need of some human connection then Adam is a great hookup!

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Great Storytelling

Loved it. So sweet and funny and real. Highly recommend it if you like real-life comedy from an everyday guy that just happens to be a master story teller.

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Draws you in …

Adam has a way of drawing you in with his raw awkwardness way of telling his story. Definitely worth giving it a try. I don’t think you’ll be disappointed. Enjoy!!!

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Inspiring and heartwarming

Adam is a gifted storyteller who can take a small moment and make it come alive in the listener’s mind. Whether it’s a Little League game, an unrequited crush, or the struggle to land a dream job, Adam brings you into his experience, and you will absolutely root for him to succeed!
Truly loved listening — lots of laughs wrapped into an inspiring story of love and community.

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a fun experience

Wade is a great story teller indeed. I enjoyed the hilarity of awkward situations and the honesty he conveys the whole time. it kept me engaged.

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very human and worth listening to.

Share this one with your family! A great series of stories about being human, persevering, and chasing goals.

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Wonderful!

This book is honest, poignant, and full of humor. I could listen to Adam Wade tell stories all day long. He has a rare gift of pulling you in and making you feel the highs and lows of his experiences. Then, ultimately, you feel like he's someone you'd like to know.

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Rooting for the underdog

Funny guy and authentic, I thoroughly enjoyed every minute. His stories were inspiring and relatable.

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funny and poignant

I really enjoyed this Audible original. It was great getting to know Adam Wade. His storytelling was great. I laughed often through this. I also felt for him when he did not get what was striving for whether it was a ball hit or just simply acceptance at a party. Those were growth moments. We all have them. I am glad he was able to find the funny in his.

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