Discount Storytime

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Agent Muffet Oct 20, 2025

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The spider got 'curds and WHEY' more than he bargained for. Enjoy! (you can read the story here)

Discount Storytime is proud to introduce our super resident voice actor: Grande! Click here for his bio and contact information!

Discount Idea #66: "If the headless horseman is chasing you, don't panic. Pull out a bag of pumpkin seeds and start eating them. He will realize who is in charge."

About Discount Storytime:

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!

(*Season 2 is the "Worried Wendell" series instead of standalone short stories.)

Music:

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

"Dark Cinematic Thriller" by Nikita Kondrashev from Pixabay

Discount Idea Music is "Gorgeous Girl - The Symphonia Orchestra -by Kurt Schick"

Sound Effects by freesound_community from Pixabay

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Short Story: A Bit of Housekeeping Oct 13, 2025

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Can the King and Queen survive an empty castle, together? Enjoy! (You can also read this story here.)

Discount Idea #61: You can’t win them all. Sometimes you’re the goose. Sometimes you’re the meteorite that lands on the goose.
Next week‘s story: Agent Muffet. The spider got 'curds and WHEY' more than he bargained for.

About Discount Storytime:

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!

(*Season 2 is the "Worried Wendell" series instead of standalone short stories.)

Music:

"Medieval Fantasy" by Music Aleksey Chistilin from Pixabay

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

Discount Idea Music is "Gorgeous Girl - The Symphonia Orchestra -by Kurt Schick"

Sound Effects by freesound_community from Pixabay

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Thank you for being awesome listeners!!!

Short Story: An Unfortunate H Oct 06, 2025

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A horrific retelling of a childhood favorite. Enjoy! (You can also read it here.)

Content warning for profanity.

Discount Idea #60- I once hired a dog walker. A little while later a dog came to my door and said "I walked here. That'll be $25."
Next week‘s story: A Bit of Housekeeping. Can the King and Queen of Discountvania survive an empty castle, together? Subscribe so you can find out.
About Discount Storytime:
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!
(*Season 2 is the "Worried Wendell" series and not standalone short stories.)

Music:

"Country on the Menu" by Charles Shomo from Pixabay

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

Discount Idea Music is "Gorgeous Girl - The Symphonia Orchestra -by Kurt Schick"

Sound Effects by freesound_community from Pixabay

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Support the show

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Thank you for being awesome listeners!!!

Short Story: Virus Park Sep 29, 2025

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Can everyone just get along? Enjoy! (You can also read it here.)

Content warning for violence.

Discount Idea #59- I awoke to the scary sound of wailing and moaning in the middle of the night. Was it coming from ghosts? No. Luckily it was just the captives in my basement.
Next week‘s story: An Unfortunate H. Well, ain't this just a horrific retelling of a childhood favorite. Subscribe so you can find out.
About Discount Storytime:

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!
(*Season 2 is the "Worried Wendell" series and not standalone short stories.)

Music:

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

Discount Idea Music is "Gorgeous Girl - The Symphonia Orchestra -by Kurt Schick"

Sound Effects by freesound_community from Pixabay

"Click here to say hi!"

Support the show

Find Discount Storytime on Bluesky

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Thank you for being awesome listeners!!!

Short Story: The Fall of Stumbly Sep 22, 2025

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Will Stumbly make a splash at the Circus? Enjoy!

Discount Idea #58- I used be a vegetarian. But after getting bit by a werewolf I now have to say "mostly vegetarian."
Next week‘s story: Virus Park. Can everyone at Virus Park just get along? Subscribe so you can find out.

About Discount Storytime:

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!
(*Season 2 is the "Worried Wendell" series and not standalone short stories.)

Music:

"Circus Music - Friendly Smile" by Dvir Silverstone from Pixabay

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

Discount Idea Music is "Gorgeous Girl - The Symphonia Orchestra -by Kurt Schick"

Sound Effects by freesound_community from Pixabay

"Click here to say hi!"

Support the show

Find Discount Storytime on Bluesky

Email me here!

Thank you for being awesome listeners!!!

Short Story: The Cursed Robinsons Sep 15, 2025

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To what lengths will someone go to rescue friends? Enjoy! (You can also read it here.)

Content warning for profanity, body horror, and horror elements.

Discount Idea #57- "Do naked maniacs have nightmares about being clothed and ready for exams? "
Next week‘s story is: The Fall of Stumbly. Will our hero, Stumbly, make a splash at the Circus? Subscribe so you can find out.
About Discount Storytime:

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!
(*Season 2 is the "Worried Wendell" series and not standalone short stories.)
Music:

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

"Boccherini, Luigi - Minuet (Excerpt) - G.275 - Arr. for Harpsichord" by Gregor Quendel from Pixabay

Discount Idea Music is "Gorgeous Girl - The Symphonia Orchestra -by Kurt Schick"

Sound Effects by freesound_community from Pixabay

"Click here to say hi!"

Support the show

Find Discount Storytime on Bluesky

Email me here!

Thank you for being awesome listeners!!!

Short Story: Hunting Dragons, Inc. Sep 08, 2025

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When hunting elk and mountain seals just doesn't give the same thrill, try this. Enjoy! (you can also read it here.)

Content warning for profanity and body horror.

Discount Idea #56- It wasn't so bad my parents getting divorced. But did they have to sue each other for spawning a "dud?"
Next week‘s story is: The Cursed Robinsons. To what lengths will someone go to rescue friends? Subscribe so you can find out.
About Discount Storytime:
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!
(*Season 2 is the "Worried Wendell" series and not standalone short stories.)

Music:

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

"Thrash Metal" by Aleksandr Karabanov from Pixabay

Discount Idea Music is "Gorgeous Girl - The Symphonia Orchestra -by Kurt Schick"

Sound Effects by freesound_community from Pixabay

"Click here to say hi!"

Support the show

Find Discount Storytime on Bluesky

Email me here!

Thank you for being awesome listeners!!!

Short Story: Three Doors Sep 01, 2025

Show notes

When you wish upon a door… Enjoy! (You can read this story here.)

Discount Idea #51- "Dating tip: If you’re on a first date and your date mutters 'it will make me kill again.' There’s probably more to that story."

Next week‘s story is: Hunting Dragons, Inc. What do you hunt when elk and mountain seals just don't give the same thrill? Subscribe and find out.

About Discount Storytime:

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!
(*Season 2 is the "Worried Wendell" series and not standalone short stories.)

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

Discount Idea Music is "Gorgeous Girl - The Symphonia Orchestra -by Kurt Schick"

Sound Effects by freesound_community from Pixabay

"Click here to say hi!"

Support the show

Find Discount Storytime on Bluesky

Email me here!

Thank you for being awesome listeners!!!

Short Story: Literally Irregardless Aug 25, 2025

Show notes

Inspired by the 2024 horror movie "Beezel." ( https://epic-pictures.com/film/beezel ) What happens when a young couple buys a house with a long history of tragedy? Enjoy! (You can read the story here!)

Content warning: profanity, body gore, and horror elements

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

Next week‘s story: Three Doors. What happens when a competitive sprinter goes through a door that grants wishes? Subscribe to find out.

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

Music:

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

"Positive Energy" by by Vitalii Vakulenko from Pixabay

"Boccherini, Luigi - Minuet (Excerpt) - G.275 - Arr. for Harpsichord" by Gregor Quendel from Pixabay

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

Sound Effects by freesound_community from Pixabay

"Click here to say hi!"

Support the show