I will start off by confessing I'm not much of a reader, never have been to be honest. I lose interest very easily and just can't be bothered. I prefer audio books! Having said that, I did not want to wait for an audio version of Dan's book, if one is going to be available. I've been waiting for this book for the last 8-9 years since Sportstalk signed off for the final time! Russ has written a masterpiece here, he really has. He weaves us through 30+ years of his radio life, as well as his personal life throughout that period, and prior! Honestly, it was hard to put this book down! For me, it was the back stories, behind the scenes that really were the most entertaining and enjoyable. Some of which I only partly heard before, but were rumors only. Most of Dan's stories, such as the detailed Brian Burke stories I had not heard, they were all new, like the others, and Dan explained them in great detail. The office politics in some of these instances completely blew me away! For example, all the the in fighting, breaches of contracts, back stabbing, etc, etc, is really something else....like WOW!! As always....their are two sides to every story, but the way ownership/management at a couple of the radio stations Dan worked for....shameful, and I'm being kind. They treated him very poorly, in many instances, IMO! Well not just imo, it's fact. I found myself really loathing a couple of these management clowns! Creeps....to describe them nicely! You'll see what I'm talking about when you read the memoir! Incredible all the big names Dan has interviewed and worked with over his 30+ years! Radio personalities, sports stars, politicians, movie stars, etc, etc, it goes on and on....incredible! Oh, and before I forget....the pictures, in two sections of the book. These are really great, and not just a couple pics, their are many! So much more I could say about the book, but it would take up too much of this review, and I don't have a way with words like some other reviewers do! I was excited at the beginning when I started reading the book....even more excited reading through the book at how entertaining and fun it was....also angered, saddened, disappointed and other emotions reading through to the end! The sadness I felt at the end was how I felt 9 years ago when Sportstalk ended....because It was over! Perhaps Dan will write a follow up book. I'm sure their must be lot's of worthy stories, etc, on the editing floor he could put in another book. We need Russell in this market, one way or the other. He is sorely missed. A book is great....but we need more....this MARKET needs more. A podcast at minimum would be nice!