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Big Age
From visionary creator Kenya Barris (beloved TV sitcom Black-ish and the podcast Unusual Suspects). Starring comedy legends Jenifer Lewis, Cedric the Entertainer, and Niecy Nash-Betts, Big Age follows recently retired couple Dot and Butch Watts' reluctant relocation to their new Floridian home, Sunset Gardens, a senior community that is anything but relaxing.
In Barris' retirement community, Dot and Butch encounter a parade of unforgettable personalities pushing their fifty-year marriage to the limit. There's Ethel (Nash-Betts), Butch's flirtatious ex-flame; spiritually possessed neighbors; pesky pill-pushing couples; and the ferociously competitive Stevenator.
Through its blend of outrageous comedy (key party, anyone?) and touching revelations, Big Age explores what it means to grow older without growing old at heart. As the Watts learn to embrace their quirky new world, they discover that senior living can be delightfully thrilling—if you let it. Crank up the volume and buckle in; growing old is not for the faint of heart.
Jenifer Lewis as "Dot”
Cedric the Entertainer as "Butch"
Niecy Nash-Betts as "Ethel"
Diarra Kilpatrick as "Maggie"
Miles Brown as "Trevor"
P. J. Byrne as "John”
Sophie Hayden as "Mimi"
Nana Visitor as "Cassava"
Michael Harney as "Stevenator"
Jim Meskimen as "Bill"
Jane Gennaro as "Jill"
Ezra Knight as "Freddy"
Available in Dolby Atmos on Audible.
In Barris' retirement community, Dot and Butch encounter a parade of unforgettable personalities pushing their fifty-year marriage to the limit. There's Ethel (Nash-Betts), Butch's flirtatious ex-flame; spiritually possessed neighbors; pesky pill-pushing couples; and the ferociously competitive Stevenator.
Through its blend of outrageous comedy (key party, anyone?) and touching revelations, Big Age explores what it means to grow older without growing old at heart. As the Watts learn to embrace their quirky new world, they discover that senior living can be delightfully thrilling—if you let it. Crank up the volume and buckle in; growing old is not for the faint of heart.
Jenifer Lewis as "Dot”
Cedric the Entertainer as "Butch"
Niecy Nash-Betts as "Ethel"
Diarra Kilpatrick as "Maggie"
Miles Brown as "Trevor"
P. J. Byrne as "John”
Sophie Hayden as "Mimi"
Nana Visitor as "Cassava"
Michael Harney as "Stevenator"
Jim Meskimen as "Bill"
Jane Gennaro as "Jill"
Ezra Knight as "Freddy"
Available in Dolby Atmos on Audible.
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Published February 5, 2026
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February 7, 2026
Cedric the Entertainer was hilarious! I enjoyed all of the characters, but I looked forward to him the most. Easy quick listen that made me smile a lot and laugh too.
February 7, 2026
This interactive audio was so good. I definitely enjoyed it so much! A must listen
February 9, 2026
This was funny!! Great writing and story line was very relatable. Should have a part 2. Would recommend.
February 10, 2026
Enjoyable and well performed, but I couldn't get past how much I disliked Dot. Or "Butch" as a name for a grown ass man.
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