The Casino Shift: Stories From an ER on the Edge — Unabridged Audiobook
Edge: The Casino Shift is Brian Goldman’s unabridged audiobook about the pressures, cases and people behind emergency-room care in Canada. Its hour-by-hour account moves beyond one hospital, with stories ranging from waiting-room medicine to unusual diagnoses.
At a glance
- An hour-by-hour account of a Canadian emergency room, with a wider view of ERs across Canada.
- Covers the shorter night shift described as the “casino shift”, alongside the pressures of waiting-room medicine and complex cases.
- Narrated by Matthew Josdal in an unabridged recording lasting 10 hours and 51 minutes.
Reference price: £12.92
Price checked: 12 Nov 2026
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Pros
- The unabridged format retains the full account across a defined listening time of 10 hours and 51 minutes.
- The subject spans emergency-room work and cases across Canada rather than focusing solely on one shift at one hospital.
Technical specifications
8 specifications| Format | Audiobook |
|---|---|
| Version | Unabridged |
| Listening length | 10 hours and 51 minutes |
| Language | English |
| Author | Brian Goldman |
|---|---|
| Narrator | Matthew Josdal |
| Publisher | HarperCollins Publishers |
| Publication date | 17 Feb. 2026 |
What to know before buying
- The listing describes demanding medical cases, burnout and pressure in emergency care. Its subject matter may be intense for some listeners.
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Listeners interested in real-world emergency medicine and Canadian healthcare.
- Fans of narrative non-fiction about frontline work and medical cases.
- Buyers looking for an unabridged audiobook narrated by Matthew Josdal.
Less suited to
- Listeners seeking medical advice or a clinical reference. The listing presents stories about emergency care, not a how-to guide.
Customer reviews on Amazon
- 5 stars
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The aggregate ratings lean positive, with most ratings in the five-star category, while a smaller share is three-star or one-star. Ratings alone do not explain what listeners liked or disliked, so they offer only a broad indication of reception, not evidence about narration or the book’s account of emergency care.
Frequently asked questions
What is The Casino Shift about?
It describes emergency-room work in Canada, including the pressure of treating varied cases, waiting-room medicine and stories of diagnoses and patients.
Who wrote and narrates the audiobook?
The author is Brian Goldman and the narrator is Matthew Josdal.
How long is the audiobook?
The listed listening length is 10 hours and 51 minutes.
Is this an abridged recording?
No. The listing identifies the version as unabridged.
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