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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 o ...
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EPISODE 14; Chapter 30--Hula Moon; Epilogue - I Sold The Moon! (A True Story)
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-In this episode: Landing in Hawaii, falling instantly in love. There's a letter from Paula and there's life beyond.
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EPISODE 13; Chapter 28--Full Moon; Chapter 29--As Time Goes By - I Sold The Moon! (A True Story)
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-In this episode: Clippings from the "Moon Book" and some good and not so good memories of life on the road.
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EPISODE 12; Chapter 26--Moonshine; Chapter 27--Moon Madness - I Sold The Moon! (A True Story)
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-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.
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EPISODE 11; Chapter 23--New Moon; Chapter 24--Berserkeley; Chapter 25--Day At The Office. - I Sold The Moon! (A True Story)
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-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!
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EPISODE 10; Chapter 21--The Late Late Show; Chapter 22--Moon Man Faces Dublin Snag. - I Sold The Moon! (A True Story)
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-In this episode: A peak experience on national TV. Then, a court case, but justice is served.
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EPISODE 9; Chapter 19--A Bad Trip; Chapter 20--Jesus, Mary and Joseph. - I Sold The Moon! (A True Story)
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-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."
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EPISODE 8; Chapter 17--What Are Friends For?; Chapter 18--Comes A Time - I Sold The Moon! (A True Story)
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-In this episode: A German beauty on the boat to Greece; then, the relationship changes.
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EPISODE 7; Chapter 15--In Her Majesty\'s Secret Service; Chapter 16--Strangers In The Night. - I Sold The Moon! (A True Story)
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-In this episode: Landing in England and getting some face time with the Queen. Then, an exotic night train ride across Italy.
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EPISODE 6; Chapter 12--Reeeeeeeally Big Show; Chapter 13--Keep Virginia Clean, Throw Your Garbage in Maryland; Chapter 14--The Dark Side - I Sold The Moon! (A True Story)
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-In this episode: Meetin' the family at the Barnacle Goose, then standing up and being shot down by kid comedians; Nixon gets grilled and the departure for Europe approaches.
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EPISODE 5; Chapter 10: Moonlighting; Chapter 11: Running On Empty - I Sold The Moon! (A True Story)
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-In this episode: Selling at the department store, a debauched party and rock concert promotion ? what a combo. It?s enough to make a guy leave town.
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EPISODE 4; Chapter 8: No Transportation Provided; Chapter 9: As Seen On TV - I Sold The Moon! (A True Story)
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-In this episode: Selling frenzy at the fair and the famous appearance on 'Creature Features'
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EPISODE 3; Chapter 6: Moon Shadow; Chapter 7: One Dollar One Acre - I Sold The Moon! (A True Story)
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-In this episode: Acres of printing and going door-to-door.
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EPISODE 2; Chapter 3: Hollywood Calls; Chapter 4: Help Wanted; Chapter 5: Unreal Estate - I Sold The Moon! (A True Story)
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-In this episode: An actual audition in Hollywood ? is stardom beckoning? Then, what is the opposite of being a Hollywood star? Finally, realizing the future.
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EPISODE 1; Preface: Moonstruck; Chapter 1: Selling Pie In The Sky; Chapter 2: Chico Daze - I Sold The Moon! (A True Story)
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-In this episode: In 1969, inspiration strikes; Moon Man takes a stroll down ?The Ave? in Berkeley; and how stoned can you be at your graduation from college?
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