Sports & Recreation audiobooks

Why does almost half of America's food go to waste?

By: PBS NewsHour

Narrated by: PBS NewsHour

Length: 8 minutes

Abridged: No

Roughly 40 percent of food produced in America never makes it to the table. Whether it rots in the field, is trashed at the supermarket, or thrown out at home, NPR’s Allison Aubrey looks at why good food is being discarded, and what can be done to prevent it. Read more

Death By Bodybuilding

By: Trevor Clinger

Narrated by: Trevor Clinger

Length: 13 minutes

Abridged: No

Discover the world of competitive bodybuilding where rewards, both intrinsic and extrinsic, await those who excel. This book explores how supplements, including steroids, can potentially enhance performance and increase chances of winning competitions. However, it also delves deep into the consequences of such choices, shedding light on the... Read more

The Secret of Golf

By: Joe Posnanski

Narrated by: George Newbern

Length: 5 hours 43 minutes

Abridged: No

From “one of the best sportswriters in America” (The Washington Times)—the New York Times bestselling story of the friendship and rivalry between golf legends Tom Watson and Jack Nicklaus, whose sparring matches defined the sport for more than a decade.

The first time they met, at an exhibition match in 1967, Tom Watson was a seventeen-year-old... Read more

A Wrestling Life

By: Dan Gable & Scott Schulte

Narrated by: Joe Barrett

Length: 4 hours 17 minutes

Abridged: No

What does it take to be an Olympic gold medalist and to coach a collegiate team to fifteen NCAA titles? In A Wrestling Life: The Inspiring Stories of Dan Gable, famed wrestler and wrestling coach Dan Gable tells engaging and inspiring stories of his childhood in Waterloo, Iowa; overcoming the murder of his sister as a teenager; his sports career... Read more

Does Fat Shaming Work?

By: Trevor Clinger

Narrated by: Zachary Gerald Sielaff

Length: 6 minutes

Abridged: No

Obesity is recognized globally as a growing epidemic, affecting populations that often face significant stigma and criticism. While fat shaming is widely condemned, could there be unexpected benefits to this controversial practice? Dive into this thought-provoking book to explore this intriguing question. The author, a former certified personal... Read more

Ten Reasons Why New Gyms Fail

By: Trevor Clinger

Narrated by: Trevor Clinger

Length: 11 minutes

Abridged: No

Embarking on a new gym venture or entering a partnership involving gym ownership can be immensely fulfilling yet fraught with challenges. Gyms, despite their potential, often face pitfalls that can lead to failure. In this book, I outline ten common reasons behind gym failures and offer strategies to prevent them from undermining your gym's... Read more

The Best Exercises. Period.

By: Trevor Clinger

Narrated by: Trevor Clinger

Length: 19 minutes

Abridged: No

In this book, I address seven commonly asked questions about exercise and provide definitive answers through detailed analysis and research. Each question is matched with a specific exercise that best achieves the desired goal, backed by extensive research and dedication to correlating fitness goals with effective exercises. These exercises are... Read more

Physical Fitness And Heat-Related Illnesses: What You Need To Know

By: Trevor Clinger

Narrated by: Trevor Clinger

Length: 11 minutes

Abridged: No

Many people yearn for warm weather, whether they experience it year-round near the equator or during fleeting seasons elsewhere. However, warm weather brings a range of potential dangers to the human body. This article sheds light on both common and uncommon heat-related conditions, offering insights into prevention strategies, rapid cooling... Read more

Marijuana In The Workplace

By: Trevor Clinger

Narrated by: Trevor Clinger

Length: 18 minutes

Abridged: No

In “Marijuana In The Workplace,” the author explores the evolving landscape of marijuana regulation in the United States. With states shifting towards legalization to curb black market activities, the book delves into the complexities of workplace policies and employee rights in the context of medical marijuana usage. Offering insight into four... Read more

First

By: Rich Froning & David Thomas

Narrated by: Sean Pratt

Length: 6 hours 23 minutes

Abridged: No

Reigning CrossFit World Champion Rich Froning is "The Fittest Man on Earth." He's fast, he's strong, and he's incredibly disciplined. But it takes more than physical strength to compete and win at an elite level. It takes incredible mental and spiritual toughness as well. And it is the precise balance of all three that makes Rich Froning a... Read more

25 Ways To Lose Weight As Soon As Possible (A.S.A.P.)

By: Trevor Clinger

Narrated by: L. David Harris

Length: 25 minutes

Abridged: No

Whether you're embarking on a New Year's resolution or preparing your body for summer, I'm here to guide you. Having overcome my own weight struggles, I share practical wisdom and scientifically-backed advice accumulated during my career as a certified personal trainer. This book unveils 25 effective tips that can accelerate your fat loss... Read more

Men in Green

By: Michael Bamberger

Narrated by: Mike Chamberlain

Length: 9 hours 25 minutes

Abridged: No

One night in a Chicago restaurant, Michael Bamberger draws up a list of golf heroes. Nine are living legends, like Arnold and Jack. Nine are secret legends, like Dolphus "Golf Ball" Hull, a windblown tour caddie from Jackson, Mississippi. What they all share is a game that courses through their collective veins like a drug.
Accompanied by a... Read more

The Pros And Cons Of Investing In Sports

By: Trevor Clinger

Narrated by: Trevor Clinger

Length: 15 minutes

Abridged: No

In “The Pros And Cons Of Investing In Sports,” the author challenges traditional investment conversations by introducing the lucrative world of sports. With insights into what sports investing entails, this book explores its potential alongside funds, stocks, bonds, and savings. Delving into the pros and cons, it offers practical advice on how... Read more

Whole Body Barefoot

By: Katy Bowman

Narrated by: Katy Bowman

Length: 2 hours 14 minutes

Abridged: No

The shoes you put on everyday can play a bigger role in the function of your feet, ankles, knees, hips, and spine than you might realize. “By applying the principles in this book, you will be able to restore your foundation and prevent dysfunction.” ―Ray McClanahan, DPMBiomechanist and author of Simple Steps to Foot Pain Relief, Katy Bowman... Read more

Guy Martin: My Autobiography

By: Guy Martin

Narrated by: Dean Williamson

Length: 9 hours 34 minutes

Abridged: No

The Phenomenal Sunday Times No1 Bestseller

‘It was the start of the third lap of the 2010 Senior TT, the last race of the fortnight. The last chance to get a TT win for another year, and I was pushing hard.

Ballagarey. The kind of corner that makes me continue road racing. A proper man’s corner. You go through the right-hander at something like... Read more

The Top Ten Mistakes Women Make In The Gym

By: Trevor Clinger

Narrated by: Trevor Clinger

Length: 20 minutes

Abridged: No

I wrote this book to address common challenges encountered in the weight room. Everyone makes mistakes when venturing into unfamiliar territory without proper guidance—I certainly did when I started weight training. Drawing from my experiences, I aimed to identify the top 10 mistakes women make and share them openly. My goal is to empower women... Read more

Big Data Baseball

By: Travis Sawchik

Narrated by: Peter Larkin

Length: 8 hours 30 minutes

Abridged: No

Big Data Baseball provides a behind-the-scenes look at how the Pittsburgh Pirates used big data strategies to end the longest losing streak in North American pro sports history.

New York Times Bestseller

After twenty consecutive losing seasons for the Pittsburgh Pirates, team morale was low, the club’s payroll ranked near the bottom of the sport,... Read more

Benchwarmer

By: Josh Wilker

Narrated by: Chris Lutkin

Length: 9 hours 54 minutes

Abridged: No

For most of his life, Josh Wilker has been on the sidelines. Spending his days in a cubicle in the far reaches of Chicago, and his nights in front of Red Sox games, he has been content to let others take center stage. From childhood onward, he sought comfort from anxiety and depression in the archival pages of sports almanacs and stat sheets: a... Read more

The Gluten Lie

By: Alan Levinovitz, PhD

Narrated by: Barry Press

Length: 7 hours 9 minutes

Abridged: No

Gluten. Salt. Sugar. Fat. These are the villains of the American diet—or so a host of doctors and nutritionists would have you believe. But the science is far from settled, and we are racing to eliminate wheat and corn syrup from our diets because we've been lied to. The truth is that almost all of us can put the buns back on our burgers and be... Read more

How To Be A Successful Vegetarian Bodybuilder

By: Trevor Clinger

Narrated by: Cynthia Ann

Length: 11 minutes

Abridged: No

Discover the essential guide for vegan bodybuilders aiming for the stage. This concise manual outlines tailored training and diet strategies, catering to various levels of dietary adherence. Recognizing the commitment of a vegetarian lifestyle, I emphasize disciplined approaches to supplementation and specialized training unique to... Read more

Gironimo!

By: Tim Moore

Narrated by: Gildart Jackson

Length: 12 hours 32 minutes

Abridged: No

The 1914 Giro d’Italia was the most difficult bike race in history; eighty-one riders started and only eight finished. Now Tim Moore is going to attempt it himself, and he’s committed to total authenticity.Twelve years after Tim Moore toiled around the route of the Tour de France, he senses his achievement being undermined by the truth about... Read more

"Nein ernst, als ob das komisch wär..."

By: Joachim Ringelnatz & Peter Eckhart Reichel

Narrated by: Moritz Stoepel & Michael Quast

Length: 1 hour 13 minutes

Abridged: No

Joachim Ringelnatz zählt heute zu den wenigen Dichtern, die das deutschsprachige Kabarett seinerzeit überhaupt hervorgebracht hat. Aber nicht nur auf den Brettl-Bühnen, auch im alltäglichen Leben war er ein Original, ohne dies überhaupt sein zu wollen. Mit seinen Streichen lieferte er jedoch ausreichend Stoff für unzählige Anekdoten, die... Read more

The Journey Home

By: Jorge Posada & Gary Brozek

Narrated by: Lorenzo Irizarry

Length: 12 hours 24 minutes

Abridged: No

The legendary New York Yankee catcher tells the incredible story of his personal journey, offering an unexpected, behind-the-plate view of his career, his past, and the father-son bond that fueled his love of the game.For seventeen seasons, the name Jorge Posada was synonymous with New York Yankees baseball. A fixture behind home plate... Read more

Molina

By: Joan Ryan & Bengie Molina

Narrated by: Henry Leyva

Length: 8 hours 9 minutes

Abridged: No

The inspiring true story of the poor Puerto Rican factory worker, Benjamin Molina Santana, who against all odds raised the greatest baseball dynasty of all time: Molina's three sons Bengie, Jose, and Yadier have each earned two World Series rings, which is unprecedented in the sport, and his story is told by one of them, Bengie.



A baseball rules... Read more