Smirk is a podcast incorporating creative writing, humor, and spirited discussion. Each episode contains a short story written by one of our authors, which immediately leads into a light-hearted and fun discussion centered around the moral of their tale. As well as learning whether their story was truth...or fiction.
A medical worker leaves a shift later than expected. In front of her, a car drives erratically. There are signs something could be seriously wrong within the rolled up windows of the sedan, but what …
A man sits at an airport, waiting. It's 9:30 PM and he has a plan to right the wrongs that were done to his son. Are his methods justified? Or is he just another misguided vigilante? Zack's story lea…
On this episode, Dearest Sophia, Amanda takes the storytelling on a less common approach, as she unveils a letter of sorts. This springboards into a discussion on the current status of romanticism, a…
On this episode we decide to take a break from our normal show to try something a little different, and create a short story on the fly. Seven rounds, no prep, no limits. Wherever will this lead? Lis…
On this episode, Aaron's story leads us into a discussion on what is it about humans that cause us to ignore common sense, pushing our bodies to the absolute limits? Is it truly fighting through the …
Moving can be a stressful time for anyone, especially when communication breaks down and other's feelings are not acknowledged. On this episode of Smirk, Zack offers a tale of Carl and Rob's moving a…
A woman meeting her mother after a long absence. A family secret that has haunted her for years. Where can this all lead? Find out as our latest episode leads us down a rabbit hole of questions we mi…
Our culture as a whole has developed into one obsessed with one thing: selfies. Everywhere you go, someone is attempting to snap a photo of themselves, often to the distraction of others. Is it all b…
Childhood is the foundation for one's future. Joy, conflict, trauma - all of these things lead to the person we each become. Or do they? On this week's episode, our story leads us into an ongoing deb…
A futuristic setting. A dying world. One father, desperate to save his only child. This week, a listener takes us through a tale of love and hope, and possibly goes where no Smirk episode has gone be…
What makes a person beautiful? Is it physical appearance? Could it truly be their ability to laugh in any given situation? Or is it simply intellect? This week, we debate what makes someone beautiful…
Even in the seedier sides of cities across America, friendship exists. This week, we dive into a topic whose ramifications run rampant from shore to shore. Where do you land on when it is OK to lie? …
This week's discussion sparks off of Amanda's short story revolving around a pet owner's lack of responsibility. What would YOU do if your pet needed you, but you simply didn't have the time?
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Get ready to HOWL as this week we dive into the magical mystery and terror that lives within folklore. You're going to want to sink your claws into this episode of Smirk as soon as possible. Every pu…
We have all been there. You work hard each and every day, just to see a co-worker utilize the system to their very benefit. This week we begin with a similar story, one with a familiar ending, before…
This week's discussion begins with a story centered around one man's ascension to the spotlight. When he achieves all that he can, what does he do when his own hero may fall? This episode we dive int…
For this episode, Aaron shares a story revolving around making a perfect first impression...that might just border on obsession. Then listen as the conversation spirals into dealing with the past, an…
Zack tells a story centered around a fractured relationship that is somehow brought together in the end through mysterious circumstances. Can two people drastically torn apart ever reunite? Find out …
Amanda tells a story that spirals the discussion down a rabbit hole of ideas and contemplation on the future of society. More specifically, the impending automation of society.
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Zack discusses a tale submitted by listener Tomas Becks, revolving around an adventurer with a predetermined fate.
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