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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.

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Saturday · 15 min
The Lottery
When his middle school math class explores making money in a hands-on way, Cade decides to create a juvenile version of a lottery. Will either end in romance and happiness? Short story with text and audio. The post The Lottery appeared first on 500 Ironi
October 10 · 16 min
Beautiful Breakup
Susannah begins simultaneous relationships with a fascinating, eccentric stranger and one of her engineering college classmates. Will either end in romance and happiness? Short story with text and audio. The post Beautiful Breakup appeared first on 500 I
October 3 · 8 min
Porcelain Touch
A bookstore owner discovers that her policy that prohibits taking new books into the store’s bathroom needs an update in the digital world. Short story with text and audio. The post Porcelain Touch appeared first on 500 Ironic Stories.
September 26 · 9 min
Misplaced Affections
When the family matriarch calls everyone together for a picnic, she discovers something unexpected in the potato salad and prematurely hands out blame. Short story with text and audio. The post Misplaced Affections appeared first on 500 Ironic Stories.
September 19 · 10 min
True Cowboys Fan
A lifelong fan of the Dallas Cowboys football team breaks down and then gets back up when they fall behind to their rivals. Short story with text and audio. The post True Cowboys Fan appeared first on 500 Ironic Stories.
September 12 · 11 min
Anonymous Assist
When a teenage neighbor volunteers to help a family as part of a school project, they question whether she is helping or hurting. Short story with text and audio. The post Anonymous Assist appeared first on 500 Ironic Stories.
September 5 · 10 min
Duchess Doppelganger
A young woman discovers she looks exactly like a rising celebrity. Then that celebrity becomes a Duchess, and they meet face to face. Short story with text and audio. The post Duchess Doppelganger appeared first on 500 Ironic Stories.
August 29 · 10 min
The Bad Word
The school janitor yells a word that Maxwell has never heard before. Scandal erupts when Maxwell and his friends try out the word. Short story with text and audio. The post The Bad Word appeared first on 500 Ironic Stories.
August 22 · 11 min
Hoped for Haunting
A room in a Nashville hotel is supposedly haunted by a young woman. How will guests respond to the signs of paranormal activity? Short story with text and audio. The post Hoped for Haunting appeared first on 500 Ironic Stories.
August 15 · 13 min
Personal Sound Track
Gabriel chases his dream girl across a university campus while an app generates a personal sound track that plays in his Air Pods. Short story with text and audio. The post Personal Sound Track appeared first on 500 Ironic Stories.
August 8 · 9 min
Birding
Teenagers discover birding and add to their lift list of birds with a convenient phone app. They soon learn everyone is doing it. Short story with text and audio. The post Birding appeared first on 500 Ironic Stories.
August 1 · 10 min
Five Star Guest
After allowing her family to make a mess of their Airbnb rental, Ophelia realizes she won’t be rated as a five star guest. Short story with text and audio. The post Five Star Guest appeared first on 500 Ironic Stories.
July 25 · 10 min
Authentic Modern History
Guests at a Renaissance Faire compare their costumes and wonder who looks most accurate. There is always a way to look more authentic. Short story with text and audio. The post Authentic Modern History appeared first on 500 Ironic Stories.
July 18 · 13 min
Gift of Good Parking
Robert introduces his new girlfriend, Gloria, to his longtime friends. They include a third wheel who has an extraordinary gift of good parking. Short story with text and audio. The post Gift of Good Parking appeared first on 500 Ironic Stories.
July 11 · 9 min
Send Me an Angel
When asked to sing at a funeral, Gabriella finds the first church on the street and leaves a greater impression than she realizes. Short story with text and audio. The post Send Me an Angel appeared first on 500 Ironic Stories.
July 4 · 12 min
Pokémon Hold ‘Em
A group of friends hope to find rare Pokémon cards after waiting all night to buy packs. But who gets the best cards? Short story with text and audio. The post Pokémon Hold ‘Em appeared first on 500 Ironic Stories.
June 27 · 12 min
Genius Camp
During a summer STEM camp for budding engineers and scientists, a few brilliant students struggle with common sense concepts like time and location. Short story with text and audio. The post Genius Camp appeared first on 500 Ironic Stories.
June 20 · 14 min
Workers’ Paradise
Kevin has found a workers’ paradise by falling through the cracks at his government job. Then an idealistic and motivated assistant shows up. Short story with text and audio. The post Workers’ Paradise appeared first on 500 Ironic Stories.
June 13 · 15 min
The Problem with Mind Control
Lexie’s grandfather teaches her the ancient secret of mind control for levitating objects, but frustratingly, she cannot reveal her new power to anyone. Short story with text and audio. The post The Problem with Mind Control appeared first on 500 Ironic
June 6 · 9 min
Perfect Rhythm
Joshua enjoys his elementary school music class, but it terrified to perform an end of year solo. He plots a perfectly timed escape. Short story with text and audio. The post Perfect Rhythm appeared first on 500 Ironic Stories.

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