Bat Signal
A bat traps two roommates in their upstairs apartment. Hoping for rescue, they flash a bat signal toward a crowd of partygoers below. Short story with text and audio.
500 Ironic Stories
500 Ironic Stories is your go-to podcast for original funny short stories about modern life. Each episode is filled with humor and unexpected twists – a perfect mood booster for both kids and adults. The stories are energetically narrated, ensuring you’ll smile and laugh out loud. Whether you’re looking for a bedtime story or something to entertain you during car rides, we’ve got you covered. And listening is completely free! New stories are posted every Saturday. Join our community by subscribing and engage with us at 500ironicstories.com where you can read the text version of all funny short stories.
Secret Garden Paradise
A new homeowner asks a landscaper to create an impossibly lush secret garden paradise. A young visitor questions how it can be real. Short story with text and audio.
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Best Date Ever
Two friends plan a watermelon smashing activity before a high school dance. One of their date’s dads follows behind them in a minivan. Short story with text and audio.
Mickey the Goat
An Instagram influencer in a slump tries to gain more followers using a baby goat with a hidden Mickey logo on its forehead. Short story with text and audio.
Email Signoff
New guidance by human resources on how email messages should be written creates companywide chaos and distrust. Will someone be fired or promoted? Short story with text and audio.
Most Important Dates
Chandler loves making lists of most important dates. He shares them with the high school history classes but forgets one very important date. Short story with text and audio.
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American Croissants
A New York café markets croissants flown in daily from France and unexpectedly creates a sensation selling them next to cheaper American versions. Short story with text and audio.
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Birds and Bees
After a seven-year-old girl comes home from school talking about the birds and the bees, her parents panic and wonder how to overreact. Short story with text and audio.
Local Website Speed
After creating a website dedicated to poetry, the owner grows frustrated by the site’s speed and discovers “the cloud” is close to home. Short story with text and audio.
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Bird Brain
A surprise ending when a bickering couple host a brunch in a Florida condo. One of the hosts can’t keep his mouth shut. Short story with text and audio.