THE WILD CARD

Narrator Brittany Pressley transports listeners to the Tumbleweed Diner in a small Texas town. Carla is a professional poker player and is down to her last dime when she wins the Tumbleweed. When Carla arrives in town, she meets Rosie the cook and Scarlett the waitress, and she is drawn into their world. Pressley voices a range of ages, and she communicates Rosie's shift from stern to friendlier as Rosie gets to know Carla. Carla has spent her life traveling and playing poker, and as she adjusts to her new situation, a voice in her head gives her advice that Pressley performs with a sage quality. As the three women grow close, Pressley's performance warms, drawing listeners into the story. [Published: JANUARY 2026]