A Star is Hatched
Walking onto a stage for a church talent contest, a shy kid tries his hand at standup comedy. A surprise star in the making. Fiction 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.
Help Number Unknown
Two lost hikers refuse to answer a call from rescuers because they don’t recognize the number. Will they answer a number unknown? Fiction short story based on real incident. Text and audio.
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Strong Armed Date
A country girl gets overlooked during a dream date to a County Fair. Then her strong armed talents catch all eyes on the midway. Fiction short story with text and audio.
Chasing Rocky
After training for a sprint, a man returns to his Oklahoma roots for an annual race. He ends up chasing the aging town champion. Fiction short story with text and audio.
Raining on the Rose Parade
Caltech students attempt a Pasadena Rose Parade prank but the results are not as epic as planned. Fiction short story with text and audio.
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Ebenezer Lunch
The office cheapskate misses out when his penny counting backfires spectacularly during an office lunch. Fiction short story with text and audio.
Christmas Cookie Exchange
After moving into a South Carolina neighborhood, a woman feels ambushed when asked to exchange Christmas Cookies. Then she realizes what the cookies are for. Fiction short story with text and audio.
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Goldfish Gift Swap
A Wisconsin college student brings a creative gift to a holiday gift swap party. The gift ends up in some unexpected hands. Fiction short story with text and audio.
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Top Gun Dad
A young father awkwardly realizes his Top Gun costume is entirely wrong for what he thinks is career day at his child’s class. Fiction short story with text and audio.
Black Friday Fails
A freezing early morning wait in line on Black Friday does not go as planned when the doors to the store open. Fiction short story with text and audio.
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