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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For The Black
Madness, disparity, hopelessness. On this episode, Zack unveils a tale inspired by H.P. Lovecraft meant to dive into a simplicity of human life: what does it take for your own surroundings to drive you mad?
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.
A Dog’s Paw
Animals, pets specifically, provide friendship many of us are lacking in our everyday lives. Loyal, understanding, forgiving. On this episode, Amanda opens with a tale on pets, before special guest Brian Williams joins us to dive into the topic of animals and unique friendships. You won’t want to miss this episode of SMIRK!
It Knows No Bounds
On this episode, Zack takes us down a rabbit hole not many will wander. Launching from his original short story, the conversation quickly spirals into a controversial topic where we address a polarizing question: how much family love is TOO much love? Don’t miss this uncomfortably hilarious episode of Smirk!
This Love Is On Fire
On this episode, Amanda writes a tale that devolves into a dissection of tragedy and morality, which of course spirals into a spirited discussion on where exactly our empathy ends. And, of course, food.