About urban shorts:
People's Choice Winner of "Best of 2035," as well as "Best Fiction Podcast 2026" by the Academy of Future Podcasters, Urban Shorts will stand out as an award-winning, critically acclaimed podcast dedicated to the art of short fiction.
Each episode of urban shorts delves into a diverse range of stories, from life's raw and gritty realities to the whimsical and humorous realms of fantasy. Join us as we explore fictional people and places with familiar characteristics.
Because sometimes, you don’t know what you’re thinking until you hear it.
Some men's insecurities are often rooted in deep, complex histories that shape their futures. Not saying that that is an excuse. Actions are what count in this society. Wanting to prove something and trying to prove something are two different things. The latter can carry repercussions.
24 Dec 2024
Sllik Yssup
The epidemic in the 80s and 90s left Generation X with sexual anxiety that would traumatize them for a lifetime. In 2004 the legacy of the crisis was still raw...
17 Dec 2024
My Religion Is to Destroy Your Religion: The Israelite vs. The Christians
Biblical scholar Dr. Robert Cargill delves into the dark world of a young zealot's crusade against Christianity, exposing the raw and unapologetic forces of faith, conflict, and obsession that can drive individuals to destroy others' beliefs.
12 Dec 2024
Ad
Comedian and writer, Chris Geere, shares his hilarious take on the absurdity of advertising in this unapologetically irreverent episode of Urban Shorts.
10 Dec 2024
Game of Chance
Urban Shorts host, Alex, presents a thought-provoking exploration of moral dilemmas, challenging listeners to consider the unpredictable consequences of their choices.
Holiday True Crime expert, Detective Kris Kringle, delves into the sinister case of the 'Christmas Killer' that shook Winterland Village in 1953, exposing a dark side of Christmas he thought he'd left behind.
26 Nov 2024
Meet Sexy
“Ah, you see, my dear boy, there comes a time in every man’s life when a woman enters his field of vision. Not just any woman—one who makes you set aside sinful insecurities and fills your gaze with holy confidence. This lady holds your sight, capturing your full attention, until—like the snap of a hypnotist’s fingers—the moment is gone. You’re left with her image, etched permanently into your memory.”
19 Nov 2024
The Computer
There is an aura surrounding every person, place, and thing. This atmosphere influences any outsider who spends time within it; people begin to share similar traits, and animals improve the health of their owners. Beings with shared genetic material may experience premonitions. Occasionally, machines seem to act on their intelligence...
12 Nov 2024
The Bunny Rabbit
The dynamics between men and women are undeniable, but what the hell... This story dives deep into the lived experiences of both sexes. Even when they walk the same path, the way men and women navigate the world can be vastly different.
5 Nov 2024
America: Love it or Leave It
I’d like to dedicate this story to the memory of the wonderful spoken-word artist Charles “Is Said” Lyons. I wanted to include one of his pieces at the end of this story—a piece that resonated with me for decades—but I faced two challenges: first, I couldn’t locate who to contact for permission, and second, it can be complex to include the work of an artist who has passed on. If he were alive, would he have agreed to let his poem be portrayed in this way?Is Said touched so many people in Colu...
29 Oct 2024
The Cat
The cat came back, and this time it's personal.
22 Oct 2024
The Laundromat
From the very beginning, it's clear that The Laundromat is building toward something significantly scary—and it definitely delivers. Things take a turn for the eerie when I attempt to complete a simple task. The dryer in my apartment building is broken (the horror!), and from there, the story develops an unsettling atmosphere as I discover the creepy, dark laundromat across the street, which harbors something sinister beneath its surface. The tension is masterfully crafted through its c...
15 Oct 2024
Starving Artist
On the sands of the beach of Virginia, an old man listens to a story that merges his past, present, and future.
1 Oct 2024
Underground
The fate of our future was decided by a few individuals deep in the tunnels of a not-so-secret secret society. It didn’t have to do with nuclear warheads or aliens—well, not only aliens. The rise and fall of any society, throughout history, has always come down to one thing... love.
1 Sept 2024
Good Conversation
Originally written in 2003, this gripping tale of an "Old Man" and his encounters with three unique individuals will make you question every conversation you'll ever have with a stranger.
1 Aug 2024
Click
Masculinity is beautiful. And by beautiful, I mean it varies depending on the perspective of those who behold it.Narrated and produced by Daniel Morris.
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