Governments across the world over history have been known to try to control their people through restrictions on the most important right humans have: knowledge. By controlling what you read, they control what you think. On this episode of Smirk, Amanda’s story leads us into a discussion on what the world of the future would look like, if reading was taken away from us all.
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The Spark of Charlie No-Face
Do you believe in Urban Legends? Those odd tales of warning often including murder or the supernatural? What if they were, in fact, real? On this episode of the Smirk podcast, Aaron’s tale revolves around The Spark of Charlie No-Face, which leads he and guest host Brian Williams down a path of discussing their own fascination with the concept of Urban Legends.
Off The Rails
On this episode, Off The Rails, our story revolves around a woman who takes a sudden risk for sheer joy. This leads us into this week’s discussion: why do we risk our lives for entertainment?
The Truth Is Out There
For generations, civilization has been consumed with the possibility of life outside of this planet. But what would happen if it were true? Would it cause complete and utter chaos, or possibly lead to a reevaluation of all that we hold dear? This week’s short story leads directly into our topic: what if you could prove that alien life existed?
The Missing Lunchbox
This week’s story, ‘The Missing Lunchbox’, follows one lucky SOB who has just won a $1.5 million jackpot. Everything should be turning up roses…until his daughter is kidnapped. What should he do? Who could he turn to? Most importantly, would you pay the ransom? Find out on an all-new episode of the podcast, SMIRK!
Runner’s High
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 surprised, as humor is always lurking in the darkest places on Smirk.
Click this link for the full details of the Central Park jogger case we discuss on this episode.