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 Tac…

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 prop…

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 …

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 shelte…

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 an…

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 surpr…

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 …

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 ye…

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 muc…

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 …

Have you ever met your idol? Perhaps an actor, athlete, or scientist that you have respected and admired for the greater portion of your life? Was it everything you thought it would be? On this episo…

We've all had that moment where something is missing. Roaming around the house or office, it dawns on us that we forgot something seemingly insignificant. Well, what happens when that random forgetfu…

It's a holiday week, so time for something weirdly random! For this episode, we're going to create a story, each of our three hosts contributing ideas in an 8-round style session which, by the end, w…

On this episode, Aaron offers up a tale of friendship, as one man risks his life for fortune, while the other just might be his saving grace from certain death. The conversation then shifts into what…

A listener's story takes us through a journey with a twist. This spirals into a discussion on both routines and the afterlife. It's a crazy episode this week as we debate, The Promotion. 

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On this episode, a listener's tale revolves around a couple going through hardships. When violence erupts, what is the best course of action? Is it ever appropriate to retaliate against violence in t…

Billy is preparing to celebrate his 11th birthday. It should be a time of excitement, as his family prepares a very special present. But...something is lurking in the cornfield just outside his house…

A woman fixated on the world around her. Another's appearance causes her to contemplate her own existence, her own place in the world. On this episode of Smirk, a listener's story takes us deep into …

A young boy, left alone in a post-apocalyptic world to fight for his own survival, is faced with a tragic test. As he confronts a final showdown, will he find himself able to rise to the challenge? O…

Cancer. No one is immune, no one is safe from its clutches. On this episode, Amanda shares a short story centered around a brave woman who fought through the odds, which leads into an intriguing disc…