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Weekly humorous short stories for grown-ups. Engaging plots, rich character development, and intelligent dialogue are carefully edited out. Enjoy!

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12:08

Dinner Talk

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2025/01/27

In this story I answer what millions of listeners seem to want to know most, what is dinner conversation like at my home? Enjoy!Content warning for profanity.Music: "Skinny Food Fighters Blues 85" by Won Jong Hwa from Pixabay "Send Coffee a message"Contact information:email: mail@discountstorytimeMastodon: @discountstorytimeBlueSky: @discountstorytimeOr click the link in the show notes to send me a message.Our website is www.discountstorytime.com where you can find more episodes, story b...

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15:20

Sewage Monster Vows

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2025/01/23

What happens when a minor car accident on your wedding day introduces you to a sewage-dripping creature that knows nothing about human life? Content warning for profanity.Music: "Skinny Food Fighters Blues 85" by Won Jong Hwa from Pixabay "Send Coffee a message"Contact information:email: mail@discountstorytimeMastodon: @discountstorytimeBlueSky: @discountstorytimeOr click the link in the show notes to send me a message.Our website is www.discountstorytime.com where you can find mor...

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13:33

The Goose Translator

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2025/01/20

What if understanding goose honks could change a family's destiny? Will my cousin Peggy's quirky major in goose lexicology, once the subject of her parents' jokes, becomes the hero of our story? Listen and find out.Music: "Skinny Food Fighters Blues 85" by Won Jong Hwa from Pixabay "Send Coffee a message"Contact information:email: mail@discountstorytimeMastodon: @discountstorytimeOr click the link in the show notes to send me a message.Thanks!

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10:05

The Orphan King

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2025/01/16

Episode 38 "the Orphan King" is now available. Also, I won almost first place in a karaoke competition! Enjoy"Send Coffee a message"Contact information:email: mail@discountstorytimeMastodon: @discountstorytimeOr click the link in the show notes to send me a message.Thanks!

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19:50

Brick by Brick

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2025/01/13

"Brick by Brick." When parts of my house go missing, I am on the case. Sort of. Enjoy!Content Warning for profanity.Music: "Skinny Food Fighters Blues 85" by Won Jong Hwa from Pixabay "Send Coffee a message"Contact information:email: mail@discountstorytimeMastodon: @discountstorytimeOr click the link in the show notes to send me a message.Thanks!

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12:10

Sun Potato

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2025/01/09

Wait, is this Thursday? Why yes! We at Discount Storytime are now providing TWO stories per week! In episode 36, I try to make the perfect sun baked potato, humanity's dream come true. Enjoy! Music: "Skinny Food Fighters Blues 85" by Won Jong Hwa from Pixabay "Send Coffee a message"Contact information:email: mail@discountstorytimeFacebook: @discountstorytimeInstagram: @discount_storytimeMastodon: @discountstorytimeBluesky: @discountstorytimeOr click the link in the show notes to send me ...

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14:27

Discount Musings, Volume 1

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2025/01/06

This episode is a collection of thoughts and musings I've had while writing stories. To my listeners, you're welcome and I'm sorry.Our Small Business Shout Out this week is Beaverdale Books. Hear Jan tell us about not just this awesome little bookstore, but all the exciting events coming up.www.beaverdalebooks.comfacebook.com/BeaverdaleBooksinstagram: @beaverdalebooksX: @beaverdalebooks(515) 279-5400Music:"Skinny Food Fighters Blues 85" by Won Jong Hwa from Pixabay "Corporate Optim...

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18:20

Grandpa Jeff's Letter

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2024/12/30

In this episode of Discount Storytime, I, Coffee McCann, bring you a story straight from the eccentric mind of my grandpa Jeff. Join me for a tale packed with cultural references, bizarre situations, and a healthy dose of humor that promises to entertain and remind us all of the stories we inherit. So grab a coffee, settle in, and let's embark on an adventure that makes you appreciate the quirks of life and storytelling.Our Small Business Shout Out this week is Beaverdale Books. Hear Jan tell...

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20:24

Holiday Magic on Alga-4: Santa Keith

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2024/12/23

What childhood memory fills your heart with holiday cheer? Join the Discount Storytime team aboard the Starship Scam Likely as Clayton Groppel, the ship navigator and chief financial strategist, enchants us with tales from his youth on the whimsical world of Alga-4. Raised amidst the opulence of the Groppel family, renowned as the Luxury Floss Barons, Clayton shares the excitement of waiting for Santa Keith and his dream of receiving the Ultra Mega Box of Magic. With heartwarming stories of c...

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18:39

Robert's Rules of Ordering

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2024/12/16

Ever found yourself stuck in a restaurant with a menu thick enough to be a doorstop, only to be told your order needs to pass a vote? Welcome to Robert's Burgers, where our pursuit of a meal turned into a comedy of errors fit for the stage. This episode of Discount Storytime takes you along for the ride as my family and I embark on a quest for the best hamburger, only to be halted by a menu the size of a novella and a waiter who moonlights as a parliamentary procedure enthusiast. Music: "Skin...

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22:04

Jack and the Beanstalk: the Lost Final Draft

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2024/12/09

Join me, Coffee McCann, as we read the long-lost final draft of the classic tale, discovered by our global team of lost literature explorers. Amidst humorous banter and heartwarming exchanges, follow Jack on his adventure up the beanstalk to a world filled with surprises and laughter.Don't miss this captivating retelling that promises to entertain while leaving you pondering the true nature of our beloved fairy tale characters. Tune in for a story that not only makes you smile but also offers...

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23:03

The Coin Cult Conundrum

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2024/12/02

Ever stumbled upon something so peculiar that it sets off an unexpected adventure? I had such an experience at a bustling downtown market where a massive, mysterious coin caught my eye. This odd discovery led me beneath the ordinary surface of city life, revealing a secret passage and introducing me to the enigmatic world of a dark cult. We still have free stickers left for those who want to answer the challenge question at the end. Good luck! :-)Content Warning for profanity.Music: "Skinny F...

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23:17

Cranberries and Romance: A Discount Storytime...

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2024/11/25

Ever wondered what happens when a high-powered CEO returns to her hometown for Thanksgiving and finds more than just cranberry sauce waiting for her? Join us on a whimsical journey with Wilhelmina, who, despite her corporate success, feels the blues creeping in this holiday season. Back in the charming town of Misty Canker, she stumbles upon a familiar face from her past, Tom Humdrum, igniting a delightful mix of nostalgia and romantic tension. As the holiday preparations unfold in a flurry o...

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20:32

The Whisper Dogs

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2024/11/18

What if your basset hounds were keeping secrets that could shake your world? Join me as I unravel a day in the life of Doug, where his lovable companions, Cooper and Alice, might just be gossiping behind his back. From a mysterious encounter with his neighbor's pug to a disapproving bark over the phone, the suspense builds. Reflecting on how our actions echo through our lives, this tale will have you questioning the depth of your own pets' secret lives.Our sponsor today is Bland O's Cereal, w...

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21:14

Movie Marvels and Garden Heaven

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2024/11/11

Prepare yourself for a captivating journey through the realms of cinema and the afterlife in our latest episode of Discount Storytime. Join us with our extraordinary guest, Taggart Brumble, as he takes us on a nostalgic trip to the early 1900s with "All Things Movie." Experience the scandal of a silent film that once left audiences scandalized, complete with its original score for an authentic touch. Then, we venture into the humorously twisted afterlife with "Garden Heaven," where Reed, our ...

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22:14

Cycop the Cyclops Cop/Handwashing Day

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2024/11/04

Join us for an unpredictable ride in this episode of Discount Storytime, featuring "CyCop the Cyclops Cop" and the quirky tale of "Handwashing Day." Detective Patel and Officer Cyclops find themselves tangled in a web of mystery and humor as they chase down a robber with a suspiciously similar appearance to Officer Cyclops. In "Handwashing Day" a second grade class learns a new technique to know when they've washed their hands long enough.Content Warning for profanity.Music and Sound Effects:...

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14:48

Horror Killer Killer

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2024/10/28

Send us a textStep into the eerie world of Discount Storytime's first annual Halloween SpookyCast, where history and horror collide in a time-bending adventure! What happens when a time machine tweaks the tales of terror from classic horror films of the 70s and 80s? Professor Theodos Crumblesquat, the brilliant mind behind the time-traveling marvel, joins us for a wild ride through iconic moments of horror history. From a sinister pub in Yorkshire to the infamous Bates High School Prom, and e...

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21:21

The Box of Juicillado

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2024/10/21

Send us a textThis week's story is "The Box of Juicillado". Obviously Mr. Poe wrote all the good bits. Our sponsor for today is "Little Buzzkills Daycare" Enjoy!Content Warning for profanity.Click above to send us a message, or email at mail@discountstorytime.com. Our website is www.discountstorytime.com where you can find more episodes. Music:"Skinny Food Fighters Blues 85" by Won Jong Hwa from Pixabay "Little Steps" by Geoff Harvey from Pixabay"Amandon- Sad, Dark, Alone" b...

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36:21

Tom and Zeke

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2024/10/14

Send us a textThis week's story is "Tom and Zeke". Our sponsor for today is "Alarm Buddy" - I would have written summaries for you, but I overslept. Enjoy!Content Warning for misogyny, alcohol use, cigarette use,profanity, and violence.Click above to send us a message, or email at mail@discountstorytime.com. Our website is www.discountstorytime.com where you can find more episodes. Music:"Skinny Food Fighters Blues 85" by Won Jong Hwa from Pixabay "Light Step" by Jiwon (Musician) ...

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30:51

Adventure Picker

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2024/10/07

Send us a textThis week's story is Adventure Picker. Our sponsor for today is "Wuthering Bottoms." - Enjoy!Content Warning for profanity, violence, gore.Click above to send us a message, or email at mail@discountstorytime.com. Our website is www.discountstorytime.com where you can find more episodes. Music:"Skinny Food Fighters Blues 85" by Won Jong Hwa from Pixabay "Medieval Fantasy" by Aleksey Chistilin from Pixabay"Sad Walz-Calm Classical Piano Music" by Calvin Clavier from Pix...

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