HeyJared500 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.
- Indexed episodes, last 90 days
- 7
- Latest publication
- Aug 15, 2026
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- Jul 4, 2026
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Personal Sound Track (opens the original)
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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.
Birding (opens the original)
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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.
Five Star Guest (opens the original)
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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.
Authentic Modern History (opens the original)
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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.
Gift of Good Parking (opens the original)
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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.
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