March 25, 2025

The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Play Stupid Games, Win Stupid Prizes: Short stories about friendship, growth, and social misdemeanors by Andy Dietrich

31 minutes

Play Stupid Games, Win Stupid Prizes: Short stories about friendship, growth, and social misdemeanors by Andy Dietrich

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Ever wonder what happens when you crash the wrong wedding or mistake a fraternity rush for a question about your heritage? How about fashioning a fake nightclub stamp empire in Vegas, or trying (and failing) to pull off a flawless heist for a Super Nintendo game? From laugh-out-loud anecdotes to surprisingly heartfelt reflections, this collection explores themes of friendship, growth, and the chaos that comes with simply trying to be human. Tackling everything from awkward cultural misunderstandings to the wild adventures of military life, this book offers readers a candid, hilarious, and sometimes poignant glimpse into a life lived fully—and occasionally just recklessly enough.

Some highlights…

“Are You Russian?”: The awkward misunderstanding that kicked off a college fraternity adventure.

“That One Time I Witnessed a Divorce”: A Chipotle line, a hair tie, and a (potentially) marriage-ending discovery.

“When You Mess It Up for Everyone Else”: How one man’s shenanigans changed Vegas club re-entry policies forever.

“Honey Bee Did What Honey Bees Do”: The miraculous conception story that starts with a bottle of Patrón.

“The Night I Lost My Damn Mind”: An unforgettable encounter with medical-grade THC and pulled-pork sliders.

Play Stupid Games, Win Stupid Prizes is perfect for fans of David Sedaris, Tucker Max, or anyone who has ever made a questionable decision and lived to laugh about it later. With a mix of humor, heart, and the occasional ridiculous life lesson, this book will leave you smiling, shaking your head, and maybe even feeling a little better about your own misadventures.

“If you’re gonna do something stupid, be smart about it.”

About the author

Andy Dietrich was born at an early age and lived a fairly uneventful life in the Black Forest of Germany. At age 14, he and his mom packed their things and moved to Alaska to experience the true meaning of “holy shit, it’s cold!” At 19, while on a sugar high, he enlisted and became one of Uncle Sam’s Misguided Children. He was released early due to good behavior and moved to Las Vegas where he now spends his time harassing, errr….”welcoming” the tourists and exercising his second-favorite drinking arm. If you come across a wild Andy in his natural habitat, do not feed him attention; he will only come back for more.

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