Family Matters | 100
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Our story, Family Matters, centers around the shell of a fractured family. One child trying to fit in, one unsure of where they belong, and one parent trying to navigate it all. We paddle the stormy waters of family on Episode 100 of SMIRK, what family means, and why family matters. As well as bring Season 4 to a close.
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Fin. | 99
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Our story, Fin., revolves around two friends partaking in the end of a legacy. But do our favorite properties in film, television, and the like ever truly end anymore? We discuss the reality of our inability to accept finality and more on our latest episode of SMIRK!
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Perseverance | 98
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Our story, Perseverance, takes us on a journey of dreams and ambitions before leading us into a discussion on the final frontier...space. What is out there, and do we truly ever want to find out? All this and more on our latest episode of SMIRK!
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A Hog of a Log | 97
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On this episode, Aaron, Amanda, and Zack create a story on the fly to close out another SMIRK of trictional hijinks! Where will it all lead? Take a listen to A Hog of a Log and find out.
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Never Meet Your Heroes | 96
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Our story, Never Meet Your Heroes, leads us into fandom and a lot of love for Lou Diamond Phillips, before spiraling into a discussion on a few celebrities we have enjoyed - Joss Whedon, Gina Carano, Kevin Spacey - who falter and the question becomes: can you remain the same fan of their work as you used to be...and can they ever come back? All this and more on our latest episode of SMIRK!
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Up, Up, Down, Down, Left, Right, Left, Right, B, A, Start | 95
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On this episode - Up, Up, Down, Down, Left, Right, Left, Right, B, A, Start - Zack takes on a journey of a father and son bonding for the first time over something completely unexpected: video games. Our discussion spirals into a conversation on powerful experiences through games, do games provide superior storytelling, and much more on this edition of the SMIRK podcast.
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THE BED | 94
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On this episode, THE BED, Amanda reveals a story about artistic expression, and the differences that can arise from unique pieces of art. This spirals into a conversion on what defines "art", when does restriction of a voice boil into censorship, and why do so many people have mommy issues. Intriguing, fun, outlandish - this is SMIRK!
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A Leap Toward A New Year | 93
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On this episode, A Leap Toward A New Year, Aaron's story follows Rose, an influencer more concerned with clicks than personal safety. Her exploits lead into our discussion on New Year's resolutions, do they really work? Deep conversation and several hijinks ensue on this episode of SMIRK.
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Saying Goodbye to 2020 | 92
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On this episode of Smirk, we say goodbye to the year that was 2020. No short story this episode, just a few conversations on the year that was - hobbies we picked up, essential workers, do Christmas lights help change a mood - and hopes for a far more upbeat 2021.
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The Adventures of Princess Gwendolyn | 91
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On this episode, The Adventures of Princess Gwendolyn, listener Brandon Smith shares his first attempt at a short story with this riveting tale about a young girl trapped between fantasy and reality. The story leads us into a discussion which veers in every possible direction, for better and worse. You don't want to skip this episode of SMIRK!
info_outlineOn this episode of Smirk, It Just Takes One, our short story leads us into a discussion on mentors and where they pop up in your life. Does one even know they're a mentor, and what does that mean as far as personal inspiration?
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