Discount Storytime

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The End Apr 13, 2026

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Final episode without music or fanfare. This show will remain available for when you want to come back and listen to a story. Thank you all so very much for the almost two years of being the greatest listeners in the universe.

Take care,

Ken

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Count down replay: Worried Wendell Episode 1 Mar 30, 2026

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This was the beginning of the Worried Wendell series. If you haven't heard it before and want to know what happens to our hero, the rest of the series is available on this podcast. Enjoy!

Next episode is our last, gang. But I am putting together something I hope you enjoy that brings all these goofy stories together a little, maybe. Thank you all so much for being such wonderful listeners!

Music:

"The Limits of the Cosmos" by Geoff Harvey from Pixabay

"Skinny Food Fighters Blues 85" by Won Jong Hwa from Pixabay

Sound Effects by freesound_community from Pixabay

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Count down replay: Beauty and the Torture Librarian Mar 16, 2026

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I had a blast recording this story and the commercial, but am terrified, I mean absolutely terrified, of singing in public. But I have awesome listeners, and even got feedback about how much this story made them laugh. Thank you!

Next week is episode 99 of 100, and the 100th episode is going to be something special, so stay tuned!

Music:

"Skinny Food Fighters Blues 85" by Won Jong Hwa from Pixabay

"Sad Walz-Calm Classical Piano Music" by Calvin Clavier from Pixabay

Backing tracks for "Be Our Guest" and "Beauty and the Beast" provided by Karaoke-Version.com

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Count down replay: Agent Muffet Mar 02, 2026

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As we count down to the 100th (and last) episode of Discount Storytime, this was our first story read by our resident voice actor, Larry. Enjoy!

Our next episode is in two weeks and is the episode I probably had the most fun recording, but was absolutely terrified to publish! Tune in to find out which one it was and why!

MUSIC:

"Skinny Food Fighters Blues 85" by Won Jong Hwa from Pixabay

"Piano Horror Soundtrack - Bruno Magic" by Bruno Magic from Pixabay

"Dark Cinematic Thriller" by Nikita Kondrashev from Pixabay

Sound Effects by freesound_community from Pixabay

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Freddy Cat and the Cabin Feb 16, 2026

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Freddy finds a mysterious cabin with a mysterious owner. Is it too good to be true? Of course! But can the kittens save him in time?

Also, Discount Storytime is coming to an end. Episode 100 will be the last one, and I have something planned. For the next few episodes, please let me know if you have a favorite, and we can replay it. Thank you all so much for listening to my ridiculous stories!!!

Love humorous short stories? Want to pause the adulting for a bit and listen to a story?

If your world feels heavy, and you would love to have someone read you a story that makes you laugh, then tune in each week for Discount Storytime. This podcast is your weekly audio storybook of the ridiculous. Each short story is standalone*, start anywhere, escape reality for a bit, and have fun!

You all are the best listeners in the history of ever! Thank you for listening!

Music:

"Skinny Food Fighters Blues 85" by Won Jong Hwa from Pixabay

“Walk in the Park” by Geoff Harvey from Pixabay

“Relaxing Piano with Soft Female Vocals” by Iris,Helen,silvy from Pixabay

Sound Effects by freesound_community from Pixabay

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Roasted Corn Feb 02, 2026

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This week's story is a parody of Stephen King classic short story “Children of the Corn.” Enjoy!

Content warning for movie spoilers, bullying, profanity, violence, and body horror.

Next week’s story will be Freddy and the Cabin. Freddy Cat and the kittens from two episodes ago return for another adventure!

Love humorous short stories? Want to pause the adulting for a bit and listen to a story?

You all are the best listeners in the history of ever! Thank you for listening!

Music:

"Ghosties and Ghoulies" by Geoff Harveyfrom Pixabay

“Piano Horror Soundtrack – Bruno Magic”by Bruno Magic from Pixabay

Sound Effects byfreesound_communityfromPixabay

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Freddy Cat Jan 26, 2026

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When Freddy Cat stumbles into the town of Bramble, he makes three new friends.

Next week's story: Roasted Corn based on Stephen King’s “Children of the Corn” short story.

Also, we are looking for a sponsor. And according to our market research, up to 60% of our audience uses indoor plumbing, so we will be reaching out to Kohler faucets to see if they will sponsor us. More to follow on our next episodes.

Content warning for Profanity.

Love humorous short stories? Want to pause the adulting for a bit and listen to a story?

You all are the best listeners in the history of ever! Thank you for listening!

Music:

"Skinny Food Fighters Blues 85" by Won Jong Hwa from Pixabay

“Walk in the Park” by Geoff Harvey from Pixabay

"Crazy" Music by Willie Nelson, performed by Ken McCann

Sound Effects by freesound_community from Pixabay

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Dr. Giggles, Medicine Woman Jan 19, 2026

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This story is a mashup of the 1992 slasher "Dr. Giggles" and the first episode of "Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman" which aired in 1993. Enjoy!

Content warning for movie spoilers,horror,violence, and gore.

Next Week: "Freddy Cat" Freddy is a bit of a wandering free spirit until he discovers the town of Bramble and makes three friends who will change everything.

Love humorous short stories? Want to pause the adulting for a bit and listen to a story?

You all are the best listeners in the history of ever! Thank you for listening!

*Worried Wendell is one episodic season.

Music:

"Skinny Food Fighters Blues 85" by Won Jong Hwa from Pixabay

"Classical Happiness" by Dvir Silverstone from Pixabay

Sound Effects by freesound_community from Pixabay

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Pickleball! (a historical romance) Jan 12, 2026

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Nothing says 'historical romance' like pickleball. Enjoy this entertaining and educational tour through the history of this amazing sport – with romance!

Next week's story is a combination of 90’s scary movie and beloved historical drama in “Dr. Giggles, Medicine Woman.”

Also, we are still looking for a sponsor. And according to our market research, up to 60% of our audience uses indoor plumbing, so we will be reaching out to Kohler faucets to see if they will sponsor us. More to follow on our next episodes.

Love humorous short stories? Want to pause the adulting for a bit and listen to a story?

You all are the best listeners in the history of ever! Thank you for listening!

Music:

"Skinny Food Fighters Blues 85" by Won Jong Hwa from Pixabay

"Romantic Adventure" by Pavel Bekirov from Pixabay

"Powerful Action Rock Trailer" by John Rush from Pixabay

Sound Effects by freesound_community from Pixabay

*Worried Wendell is a series, but all the others are short stories.

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Hokey Pokey Hospital of Horror Jan 05, 2026

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This week's story is a parody of the 1973 horror movie, “Horror Hospital.” Just to let you know, this episode has a passionate sex scene. Scandalous! Enjoy!

Content warning for movie spoilers, profanity, horror, violence, gore, and sexual themes.

Next week’s story will be "Pickleball! (A Historical Romance)"

You all are the best listeners in the history of ever! Thank you for listening!

Music:

"Skinny Food Fighters Blues 85" by Won Jong Hwa from Pixabay

"Ghosties and Ghoulies" by Geoff Harveyfrom Pixabay

"Unchained Melody" backing track by Karaoke Version

Sound Effects byfreesound_communityfromPixabay

*Worried Wendell is a series, but everything else is short stories.

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