14 episodes

In this podiobook: Just because it happened, doesn't mean you'll believe it.Take a rollicking ride through the 1970s with the original Moon Man, Barry McArdle, a silver-suited street performer and comic philosopher who spent ten years crisscrossing America selling lunar real estate (transportation not provided). As told by the author, I Sold the Moon! explores how a young man, fresh out of college, could get the idea that he could claim the moon, and then sell it. Exactly what drugs was he on? Well??..Moon Man's adventures are paralleled throughout by a more earthly concern: his romance with a young woman as adventurous as he, in the turbulent days of sex, drugs and rock 'n' roll. The story of this "first love" is threaded from the opening chapter until the final page. I Sold The Moon! is for anyone who believes in following their dreams and searching for true love. It's cosmic, perceptive, passionate and fun. Mostly fun. Hear it here from the one, the only, the original Moon Man.

I Sold The Moon! (A True Story‪)‬ Barry McArdle

    • Arts
    • 5.0 • 3 Ratings

In this podiobook: Just because it happened, doesn't mean you'll believe it.Take a rollicking ride through the 1970s with the original Moon Man, Barry McArdle, a silver-suited street performer and comic philosopher who spent ten years crisscrossing America selling lunar real estate (transportation not provided). As told by the author, I Sold the Moon! explores how a young man, fresh out of college, could get the idea that he could claim the moon, and then sell it. Exactly what drugs was he on? Well??..Moon Man's adventures are paralleled throughout by a more earthly concern: his romance with a young woman as adventurous as he, in the turbulent days of sex, drugs and rock 'n' roll. The story of this "first love" is threaded from the opening chapter until the final page. I Sold The Moon! is for anyone who believes in following their dreams and searching for true love. It's cosmic, perceptive, passionate and fun. Mostly fun. Hear it here from the one, the only, the original Moon Man.

    EPISODE 14; Chapter 30--Hula Moon; Epilogue - I Sold The Moon! (A True Story)

    EPISODE 14; Chapter 30--Hula Moon; Epilogue - I Sold The Moon! (A True Story)

    -In this episode: Landing in Hawaii, falling instantly in love. There's a letter from Paula and there's life beyond.

    • 25 min
    EPISODE 13; Chapter 28--Full Moon; Chapter 29--As Time Goes By - I Sold The Moon! (A True Story)

    EPISODE 13; Chapter 28--Full Moon; Chapter 29--As Time Goes By - I Sold The Moon! (A True Story)

    -In this episode: Clippings from the "Moon Book" and some good and not so good memories of life on the road.

    • 42 min
    EPISODE 12; Chapter 26--Moonshine; Chapter 27--Moon Madness - I Sold The Moon! (A True Story)

    EPISODE 12; Chapter 26--Moonshine; Chapter 27--Moon Madness - I Sold The Moon! (A True Story)

    -In this episode: "Moonshine" the show -- good reviews, bad managers, serious lack of money, which is not funny considering it's a comedy. Then, Paula pops the question, but the answer is no.

    • 30 min
    EPISODE 11; Chapter 23--New Moon; Chapter 24--Berserkeley; Chapter 25--Day At The Office. - I Sold The Moon! (A True Story)

    EPISODE 11; Chapter 23--New Moon; Chapter 24--Berserkeley; Chapter 25--Day At The Office. - I Sold The Moon! (A True Story)

    -In this episode: Returning to the US and finding home. Then, locating "Moon Base One," at the end of The Ave on the UC Campus. One Dollar One Acre!

    • 38 min
    EPISODE 10; Chapter 21--The Late Late Show; Chapter 22--Moon Man Faces Dublin Snag. - I Sold The Moon! (A True Story)

    EPISODE 10; Chapter 21--The Late Late Show; Chapter 22--Moon Man Faces Dublin Snag. - I Sold The Moon! (A True Story)

    -In this episode: A peak experience on national TV. Then, a court case, but justice is served.

    • 55 min
    EPISODE 9; Chapter 19--A Bad Trip; Chapter 20--Jesus, Mary and Joseph. - I Sold The Moon! (A True Story)

    EPISODE 9; Chapter 19--A Bad Trip; Chapter 20--Jesus, Mary and Joseph. - I Sold The Moon! (A True Story)

    -In this episode: Bummer! The worst kind of trip back in England, but then finding a familial link in Ireland. Plus, a call from the "Late, Late Show."

    • 31 min

Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5
3 Ratings

3 Ratings

happy brit in the usa ,

2nd time around!

Still enjoyable!!!

Alehra ,

Very entertaining

A candid, colorful, and unforgettable autobiographical tale. Barry McArdle knows how to engage an audience, and he does it in this story as effectively as he did when hawking moon acres on college campuses. I'm reluctant to take it off my iPhone even though I've finished listening to it - I just don't want to let it go. Well worth the listen!

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