Smirk

On this episode, Social Ascent, our short story revolves around Desmond, a man who has built a career so rich, he risks losing himself in the process. This springboards into a discussion on fame, corruption, the movie Twister, and the underappreciated talents of Lou Diamond Phillips. Then again, this IS Smirk.

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Welcome to Smirk. A podcast that covers society and culture through a storytelling lens. Part creative writing, part discussion, and always interesting. Each week our hosts brings an original, short story to the show, which is immediately followed by a light-hearted discussion on the author's moral or theme.

We want to hear from you! If you want to share YOUR story, join the conversation by writing in to [email protected], and include your moral, or you can let us guess at it. This is the podcast that looks at truth, fiction, and reality. With a Smirk.

On this episode, Off The Rails, our story revolves around a woman who takes a sudden risk for sheer joy. This leads us into this week's discussion: why do we risk our lives for entertainment?

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Welcome to Smirk. A podcast that covers society and culture through a storytelling lens. Part creative writing, part discussion, and always interesting. Each week our hosts brings an original, short story to the show, which is immediately followed by a light-hearted discussion on the author's moral or theme.

We want to hear from you! If you want to share YOUR story, join the conversation by writing in to [email protected], and include your moral, or you can let us guess at it. This is the podcast that looks at truth, fiction, and reality. With a Smirk.

On this week's episode, Pennies From Heaven, a listener's story takes us through a woman's plight to reach her grandfather's deathbed before it's too late. It leads to a discussion on loss, symbols, and family beliefs. Be sure to stay through the end and listen to the completely unedited reading of this week's story as well.

Enjoying SMIRK? Then please review us and be sure to share the show through your social media outlets and review us in your preferred podcast app!

Welcome to Smirk. A podcast that covers society and culture through a storytelling lens. Part creative writing, part discussion, and always interesting. Each week our hosts brings an original, short story to the show, which is immediately followed by a light-hearted discussion on the author's moral or theme.

We want to hear from you! If you want to share YOUR story, join the conversation by writing in to [email protected], and include your moral, or you can let us guess at it. This is the podcast that looks at truth, fiction, and reality. With a Smirk.

This week our short story, The Worst Sin, leads into a discussion on infidelity, mistrust, and what is truly the worst sin a person can make.

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Welcome to Smirk. A podcast that covers society and culture through a storytelling lens. Part creative writing, part discussion, and always interesting. Each week our hosts brings an original, short story to the show, which is immediately followed by a light-hearted discussion on the author's moral or theme.

We want to hear from you! If you want to share YOUR story, join the conversation by writing in to [email protected], and include your moral, or you can let us guess at it. This is the podcast that looks at truth, fiction, and reality. With a Smirk.

Read the full story at http://smirkpodcast.com/

This week our short story, The Ultimatum, leads into a discussion on fate, fortunetellers, and what you would do to save a loved one.

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Welcome to Smirk. A podcast that covers society and culture through a storytelling lens. Part creative writing, part discussion, and always interesting. Each week our hosts brings an original, short story to the show, which is immediately followed by a light-hearted discussion on the author's moral or theme.

We want to hear from you! If you want to share YOUR story, join the conversation by writing in to [email protected], and include your moral, or you can let us guess at it. This is the podcast that looks at truth, fiction, and reality. With a Smirk.

Read the full story at http://smirkpodcast.com/

For generations, civilization has been consumed with the possibility of life outside of this planet. But what would happen if it were true? Would it cause complete and utter chaos, or possibly lead to a reevaluation of all that we hold dear? This week's short story leads directly into our topic: what if you could prove that alien life existed?

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Welcome to Smirk. A podcast that covers society and culture through a storytelling lens. Part creative writing, part discussion, and always interesting. Each week our hosts brings an original, short story to the show, which is immediately followed by a light-hearted discussion on the author's moral or theme.

We want to hear from you! If you want to share YOUR story, join the conversation by writing in to [email protected], and include your moral, or you can let us guess at it. This is the podcast that looks at truth, fiction, and reality. With a Smirk.

Read the full story at http://smirkpodcast.com/

Phantom from Space | Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

On this episode, Zack's short story centers around a son dealing with his late father, and this launches a discussion on one one of mankind's longest held traditions: funerals. Do we need them? Is it an archaic method of self-punishment, or a necessary celebration of the life of a loved one?

Welcome to Smirk. A podcast that covers society and culture through a storytelling lens. Each week our hosts brings an original, short story to the show, which is immediately followed by a light-hearted discussion on the author's moral or theme.

Enjoying SMIRK? Then please review us and be sure to share the show through your social media outlets and review us in your preferred podcast app!

We want to hear from you! If you want to share YOUR story, join the conversation by writing in to [email protected], and include your moral, or you can let us guess at it. This is the podcast that looks at truth, fiction, and reality. With a Smirk.

Read the full story at http://smirkpodcast.com/

This week's story, 'The Missing Lunchbox', follows one lucky SOB who has just won a $1.5 million jackpot. Everything should be turning up roses...until his daughter is kidnapped. What should he do? Who could he turn to? Most importantly, would you pay the ransom? Find out on an all-new episode of the podcast, SMIRK!

Welcome to Smirk. A podcast that covers society and culture through a storytelling lens. Each week our hosts brings an original, short story to the show, which is immediately followed by a light-hearted discussion on the author's moral or theme.

Enjoying SMIRK? Then please review us and be sure to share the show through your social media outlets and review us in your preferred podcast app!

We want to hear from you! If you want to share YOUR story, join the conversation by writing in to [email protected], and include your moral, or you can let us guess at it. This is the podcast that looks at truth, fiction, and reality. With a Smirk.

Read the full story at http://smirkpodcast.com/

Awkward Meeting Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

On this episode, we begin with Aaron's short story on a woman's life as it takes a final turn: a dead husband, fingers pointed in her direction, and a best friend willing to save her life. This tale then leads us into a discussion on that weirdest of holidays: April Fools Day.

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Welcome to Smirk. A podcast that covers society and culture through a storytelling lens. Part creative writing, part discussion, and always interesting. Each week our hosts brings an original, short story to the show, which is immediately followed by a light-hearted discussion on the author's moral or theme.

We want to hear from you! If you want to share YOUR story, join the conversation by writing in to [email protected], and include your moral, or you can let us guess at it. This is the podcast that looks at truth, fiction, and reality. With a Smirk.

Read the full story at http://smirkpodcast.com/

Gloom Horizon Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

For this episode, we take another stab at an improvised round table story full of left turns and laughs. We begin with a murder of crows, which spirals in hijinks, despair, and possibly the undead. You don't want to miss this episode...of Smirk.

Enjoying SMIRK? Then please review us and be sure to share the show through your social media outlets and review us in your preferred podcast app!

Welcome to Smirk. A podcast that covers society and culture through a storytelling lens. Part creative writing, part discussion, and always interesting. Each week our hosts brings an original story to the show, which is immediately followed by a light-hearted discussion on the author's moral or theme.

These stories can cover any topic the host wants to discuss, it can be lighthearted or more serious. No one but the author knows if these tales are truth or fiction, and part of the fun is guessing while you're listening before the reality is made clear.

We want to hear from you! If you want to share YOUR story, join the conversation by writing in to [email protected], and include your moral, or you can let us guess at it. This is the podcast that looks at truth, fiction, and reality. With a Smirk.

Read the full story at http://smirkpodcast.com/