Smirk

Four friends, out late, decide to make a stop for a 4th meal when all hell breaks out. Why is it that some friends can always turn a dire situation somehow fun? We discuss this, and a whole lotta Taco Bell on the latest episode of 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 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/

Troops are approaching a small town. A tiny band of brothers, a militia of sorts, prepares to defend it. A single shot rings out that changes the course of the war. On this episode, Zack's story propels us into a discussion on what defines heroism, and when to take a stand.

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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 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/

Alan is in pain, and his friend Sandy might be the solution to his agony. But, is it right? Or has Alan asked Sandy to cross the line? On this episode, The Assistant, be prepared for a discussion on an uncomfortable topic, as an ages old debate comes to 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 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/

A woman, alone. Fighting for her life. What happened to cause Lexi to leave her previous life and fend for herself in the wild? And what are those noises she keeps hearing, just outside of her shelter? Find out, on this episode of 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 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/

Have you ever thought about stealing? Maybe even way back in your youth? Did you do, and if so, did you learn from it? On this episode of Smirk, Zack's story leads us into a discussion on thievery and if it might just be necessary to teach us all right from wrong in the long run.

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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 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/

On this episode, Amanda shares a disturbing story of justice gone curiously awry. Was this miscarriage nefarious, or only a misstep? Also, what kind of conversation can it inspire? You might be surprised, as humor is always lurking in the darkest places on 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 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.

SMIRK is back for another season of short original stories and the conversations they spark! For our opener, we wanted to talk about an issue that is getting away from us as a society. Are you tired of people randomly bringing up politics in every discussion? Do you just want to be able to discuss the weather without Republican or Democrat invading the conversation? We take on the excess of political discussion on this week's episode, and kick off Season 2 with a debate on when is it too much.

Welcome back to Season 2 of 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 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.

On our Season 1 finale of Smirk, we take a step away from writing and look at 2018 as a whole, discussing what we consider to be the "Theme of the Year". As in, what stood out most about this past year, either personally or in the world around us. Then we close the books on the season, but we WILL be back on January 28th, 2019!

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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 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.

Everyone loves the holidays, or so we say. But why do we do, some of the things we do at this time of year? Do we put too much emphasis on gifts, and why do we not spend time with our families as much the remaining 11 months? An interesting discussion on what Christmas entails on this episode of 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 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.

Yuletide Cheer - Zack Parkerson

This Christmas was white, so perfect for merry.

And the house was big, hosted by our rich uncle Barry.

Plenty of creatures were stirring, including the mouse

Makes plenty of sense, considering the stuffed-full house

As usual Grandpa was sitting on that age-old couch.

He craned his neck forward, forced into a slouch.

Truth be told, it looked uncomfortable and rough.

But it was hard to care, as he was spewing racist stuff.

We caught eyes, and I forced a smile stiff.

Looking to my right, it was our uncle Cliff.

Wish I could say something positive here,

But it's hard when he's sitting so damn near.

He's lurking right over me, guess it's me this time.

Every year it's one of us girls, who deals with this slime.

His hot breath hits the back of my neck.

Soon he'll lean over and give me that gross peck.

I can see my sister across the room.

She laughs at my misery, my very doom.

It's nice she could join us this year, guess her gift was bail.

You see, more often than not, her home is in jail.

Who could come next, I wonder with fright.

Despite my best hopes, it doesn't fill me with delight.

As now I can see my father enter the cheer.

And I can see how tightly he grips his beer.

But at least he's talking with everybody,

Instead of acting like a near-dead zombie.

The same can't be said for Grandma with her radio in hand.

She brings her own portable one, and listens to sports on the AM band.

Don't even get me started on my plethora of cousins.

Those brats I wish could be locked in some dungeons.

Noisy and loud, you could hear them for miles.

But as soon as you yell, they're nothing but smiles.

Oh, it's my brother and he brought his awful boyfriend.

It's as if his very reason for being is to offend.

Every year we get that much closer to a real fight,

As my personal doomsday clock ticks closer to midnight.

This family makes me want to quit,

But I guess that's how it goes, isn't it?

We all gather up for Christmas this time of year,

As we fight past the misery to feign yuletide cheer.

One chance encounter leads to a lifetime of memories. But is this true love? Or random coincidence? On this episode, Yesterday, our short story leads us directly into a discussion on soul mates, the truth of love, and even a little biology. Come for the depth, stay for the laughter and don't miss the latest 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 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.

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