The Bump

Wyatt, a meticulously organized TV commercial director, and Biz, a spontaneity-loving food writer who was a former actor, are fully committed to their life with their lovable dog and each other. The couple knows that life will change, however, as they’re going to have a baby via a surrogate mother. With the due date just weeks away, they take a road trip to California, where the surrogate lives, to be there for the birth. From an unexpected baby shower and a Star Wars–themed wedding to upsetting career news and painful family secrets, Wyatt and Biz take stock as they journey toward fatherhood. Dual narrators Ryan Spahn and Michael Urie skillfully capture the protagonists’ full range of emotions as they contend with becoming parents and their own personal and familial baggage. Plenty of laugh-out-loud moments counter the tougher moments, making for a satisfyingly layered listen. Best of all, listeners are given a glimpse into the future of the family, tying up the happily ever after perfectly.