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  • Mustache Shenanigans

  • Making Super Troopers and Other Adventures in Comedy
  • By: Jay Chandrasekhar
  • Narrated by: Jay Chandrasekhar
  • Length: 7 hrs and 28 mins
  • 4.8 out of 5 stars (918 ratings)

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Mustache Shenanigans

By: Jay Chandrasekhar
Narrated by: Jay Chandrasekhar
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Director, writer, and actor Jay Chandrasekhar tells the hilarious history of his comedy group, Broken Lizard, and the making of the cult film Super Troopers, as well as the currently filming Super Troopers 2.

Jay Chandrasekhar has spent the past two decades writing, directing, and acting in film and TV. With his comedy group, Broken Lizard, he has produced and directed beloved movies such as Super Troopers, Beerfest, and Club Dread. Now, with the coming release of the long-awaited Super Troopers 2, Jay is ready to tell the ridiculous, madcap, dead-honest story of how he built his career, how he formed Broken Lizard, and, ultimately, how he made Super Troopers.

Jay grew up Indian American in the lily-white suburbs of Chicago, and he had an outsider's perspective from the beginning. Instead of taking the traditional acting path, he formed his own troop, wrote his own scripts, and made movies his own way. And he had an incredibly good time doing so, as listeners will learn in this hilarious story about making it in Hollywood and making one of the best-loved and most-watched comedies of all time. Part humorous memoir, part film study, this book will inform, entertain, and tell listeners what drinking multiple bottles of maple syrup is really like.

©2017 Jay Chandrasekhar (P)2017 Penguin Audio
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Critic reviews

“A fond and funny look at the process of trying to succeed in the movie business and an inspirational tool for aspiring filmmakers.” (Kirkus Reviews)

“A charming story of persistence, luck, and hard work.” (Booklist)

"A boisterous read that tells the truth about comedy, film, and everything in between." (ABQ Free Press)

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Funny, real and great for a road trip!

My husband and I listened to this on a road trip together. It’s often hard to have two ppl. get in to an audiobook but it is broken up by really well told stories, lessons and anecdotes and his voice is highly listenable across a variety of landscapes :) if you grew up during the Supertrooper time it’s even more engaging!

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Great book. Really funny and quick. Perfect for any broken lizard fan or a fan of comedy in general. Highly recommend.

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great funny perspective

did not want it to be over. He is not exactly for everyone but if you like Broken Lizard you will like this

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Great book!


So much more than a book about making movies. Made me miss growing up and gave me a great understanding about show business. loved every minute of it!

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awesome!

a great book written by a great guy! it was so funny I'd laugh out loud and so informative with information about his life and people he's met along the way.

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Laughed hard!

Even when I was commuting home in dead stop traffic I was still laughing my ass off. Thanks for the distraction and great shenanigans! You should read this right meow!

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great look at trying to make it

interesting perspective on trying to make it big in the film industry. also had no idea broken lizard was involved in so much stuff I truly love... I mean arrested development? Who knew...

finally makes sense why a property I despise like dukes of hazard came out done well because someone was passionate about making it right

and that Burt Reynolds anecdote is amazing.

overall worth the read/listen.

full disclosure, I did help crowd fund super troopers 2, but now I'm even gladder I did that.

p.s. nothing is wrong with the performance, but it doesn't add or subtract from the book. I always prefer hearing the author read.

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Perfect

Everything you want to hear straight from the horse's mouth. (Sorry, Jay.) From the early days in college, thru the indie-film struggles and on to Hollywood. Every story is interesting, funny and revealing.
I will enjoy listening this again when my husband has time to listen it.

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Freaking hilarious!

Love this guy and all his stories! He fully admits where he’s made mistakes along the way and what he’s learned from them. Very honest and very funny!

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Fun & Entertaining Listen

Being a fan of Broken Lizard movies like Super Troopers & Beer Fest I knew I was going to enjoy this book going in. Filled with behind the scenes stories from the movies and some about the inner workings of the entertainment industry. If you’re a new fan, old fan or just enjoy good stories then this book is for you!

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