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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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.
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.
Englishman in Texas
An English expat becomes enamored with Texas and the Alamo. After becoming a tour guide, his accent is a blessing and a curse. Short story with text and audio.
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Perfect 0.0 GPA
When a new college student plans to fail all his classes and get a perfect 0.0 GPA, his teachers have their own plans. Short story with text and audio.
Grinch for Christmas
An extended family invites the Grinch to their Christmas party. When he starts collecting presents from under the tree, the kids fight back. Short story with text and audio.
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Climate Inversion
One family from Wisconsin and another from Tampa change locations during winter but somehow do not get the warmth and cold they expect. Short story with text and audio.
Popup Christmas Wedding
Despite one of their parents’ objections, two college students hope for a Christmas themed wedding during winter break. Will their dream come true? Short story with text and audio.
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Tough Mouth
After looking silly when tasting a hot pepper during lunch, a middle schooler plots his revenge by planting something hot in a sandwich. Short story with text and audio.