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64th Man
- Starring John Cena and Anna Chlumsky
- Narrated by: John Cena, Anna Chlumsky, Jane Curtin, Will Forte, Leslie Jones, Adam Pally, full cast
- Length: 5 hrs and 12 mins
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Please note: This content is not for kids. It is for mature audiences only. This audio comedy features adult language and themes, some sexual content, and the kind of talk you leave on the field. Discretion is advised.
64th Man is an Audible Original starring the world-famous and powerfully funny John Cena, Emmy-nominated actress Anna Chlumsky (Veep), comedy legend Jane Curtin, and an all-star cast of Saturday Night Live performers and alums. Produced by Broadway Video, this sports comedy is not an audiobook - it’s a 10-episode scripted audio series that’s like TV for your ears.
In sports, everybody loves redemption stories, the underdog who no one believes in but through sheer hard work wins it all. But no one tells the stories of the players who work hard and don’t make it. In pro football, 53 guys get on the roster. Ten make it to the practice squad. And then there’s the 64th Man - that’s Billy Logan (Cena), who seems to always be one spot from glory.
After a promising college career capped by a headline-making, game-winning play, Billy seems destined to be drafted to the NFL. But he isn’t, and after a year of tryouts and near misses, he still hasn’t made it pro. So, he returns home to Columbus, Ohio, to figure out how to make his great gridiron dream come true. With a new job at a grocery store, Billy reconnects with his ex-girlfriend Ellen (Chlumsky), but generally it’s embarrassing to be back in town, seeing as he was the “star who was going places”, and now he’s seen as the “star who never went anywhere”. Looking for an opening to the end zone, Billy will tackle anything to make his dream come true. It’s a path that leads him to a billionaire tech bro starting a new professional football league that has more in common with professional wrestling, a health guru selling a cult-like fitness craze, and a hard-partying NFL quarterback who needs a real-life tackle dummy for his football video game. Will these lateral runs lead Billy to NFL stardom? A life of love with his ex? Or something totally unexpected from an elderly mentor named Mildred (Curtin) who he trains at the gym?
Written by Bryan Tucker, senior writer at Saturday Night Live, and Zack Phillips, former head writer at Above Average and its sports site The Kicker, this hard-hitting underdog story with a touch of romance also features Leslie Jones, Adam Pally, Chris Redd, Alex Moffat, Jay Pharaoh, Mark-Paul Gosselaar, Will Forte, Heidi Gardner, and more. Listen to Billy’s journey as he learns what happens when you're fourth and inches from your dream, but the game clock is running out.
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- James
- 29-01-23
Thank you Cena
As a brit I know very little about American Football but this didn't stop me from really enjoying this story.
The basic story follows a Football Player on the fringes of being a player for the NFL. He struggles with one play he made in his past which has become legendary and his best days being behind him.
It is a sweet story of his struggle to find his new place in the world. Definitely worth a listen.
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- victoria
- 30-06-22
so good
this story is so good because no one tells these stories of people who don't make it to the big leagues
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- Miss Bibi
- 26-11-21
Heartwarming story
A great cast with standout performances, John Cena is a real gem! This was a brilliant production, well worth listening to.
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- Anonymous User
- 22-12-19
What a storyline. I really enjoyed.
Keep it short and simple. I really enjoyed this storyline. Entertaining. I really look at life goals differently.
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- Vinay Shekhar
- 19-04-23
Fun and sweet production
This was a quick listen. Felt like an old school radio production and the simple but cute story telling made for a fun listening experience.
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- Kathryn
- 25-07-22
Great laugh
It was a lot of fun, Cena's character was charming and likeable and the various situations he goes through were very enjoyable.
Thoroughly recommend for a light listen.
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- a reader
- 11-09-22
Heartwarming, really good performances
John Cena gives a great humane performance as the humble main character. Plenty of humour with great snl cast members like Heidi Gardner, Will Forte, Chris Redd, Alex Moffat. Fun and genuinely uplifting
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- Jase
- 14-03-23
Great listen
Really enjoyed the humour and the emotional side this book contains. Cena was awesome in his character
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- E.K
- 05-02-20
A Comedy Sporting Hit
John Cena takes his comedic prowess to the next level, always been a fan of him in WWE but now he takes it to audible.
Definitely a must listen for all sports fans :)
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- Anonymous User
- 31-08-22
what was that?!!
this is not an audiobook, its a movie. its not just any teenage rom-com or tried to be forcibly funny, it accelarated a solid story line. not too dramatic, but always kept the sharpness. i was always attentive, always felt crisp.
I have imagined that John Cena will voice like an Army person but the way he pulled off this fun young energetic character from the beginning to end, made me a life time fan of his voice acting.
each voice actor did amazing. i highly recommend this audiobook. this is a case when audiobooks levitate the experience of actually reading a book. good job team.
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