Episodes

I Tried to Be a Better Person for 24 Hours
April 13, 2026

I Tried to Be a Better Person for 24 Hours

At 2AM, Phil makes a bold decision—to become a better person overnight. Armed with rules like “be kind,” “no lying,” and “no judging,” he steps into the world… only to realize society might not be built for honesty and kindness at full capacity. A dry, relatable spiral into the reality of self-improvement. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tales-that-tickle--5861752/support . This episode includes AI-generated content.
Apology Writer
March 31, 2026

Apology Writer

He just wanted a simple side hustle… write a few emails, make a little money, keep it moving. Instead, he found himself ghostwriting apologies for people with yachts, scandals, and way too much confidence. From cheating husbands… to CEOs firing entire companies… to influencers crying on camera without saying anything at all— This is the story of how one man became the voice behind apologies that sound real… but rarely are. Because in a world where image is everything… the right words can clean u...
Eyes Wide Brew
March 30, 2026

Eyes Wide Brew

Phil tells the story of a mysterious invitation that pulls him into a world he never asked to be part of… and definitely wasn’t prepared for. What starts as a strange, masked gathering of the elite quickly reveals itself to be something far more bizarre—a luxury beer society where drinks are treated like sacred rituals and taste is taken way too seriously. Surrounded by whispers, wealth, and people who look like they invest in things you don’t understand, Phil tries to make sense of it all witho...
I Think My Grocery Store Is Training Me
March 26, 2026

I Think My Grocery Store Is Training Me

Margret only went in for eggs. A simple errand. No list. No distractions. No unnecessary decisions. Just eggs. But somewhere between a grocery store that quietly rearranges itself, an employee labeled “Observer,” and a self-checkout machine that already knows her PIN… Margret begins to suspect that something isn’t quite right. At first, it feels like a minor inconvenience. Then… a pattern. Then something far more deliberate. Because the store doesn’t just react. It anticipates. It tracks. And, f...
Academic Affairs: The Final Lecture
March 10, 2024

Academic Affairs: The Final Lecture

Academic Affairs: The Final Lecture" is the heartwarming and humorous conclusion to the saga of Professor Elizabeth Hawthorne and Dean James McAllister. Narrated in Elizabeth's witty first-person voice, this story captures the evolution of their relationship from academic rivals to unexpected lovers. Amidst debates, sarcastic exchanges, and a shared love for academia, Elizabeth and James discover that their fiercest battles have led them to a surprising and profound connection. From their comedi...
The Conference Chronicles: History vs. Economy, Round Two
March 10, 2024

The Conference Chronicles: History vs. Economy, Round Two

Dive back into the tumultuous yet humorous world of Professor Elizabeth Hawthorne and Dean James McAllister in "The Conference Chronicles: History vs. Economy, Round Two." In this sequel, the stakes are higher, and the barbs sharper, as our two protagonists attempt to co-host an interdisciplinary conference. From selecting keynote speakers that could cure insomnia to engaging in a public debate filled with sarcasm and thinly veiled insults, Elizabeth and James navigate their revived rivalry with...
BBQ Meets PETA: A Neighborly Misadventure
March 10, 2024

BBQ Meets PETA: A Neighborly Misadventure

Dive into the laugh-out-loud tale of "BBQ Meets PETA: A Neighborly Misadventure," where Alex, a self-proclaimed BBQ enthusiast, finds himself in the midst of the first neighborhood PETA meeting. With his grill fired up and meat sizzling, Alex unintentionally becomes the center of attention at a gathering dedicated to animal rights. In an attempt to make amends, he offers veggie burgers as a peace offering, only to be engulfed in a BBQ smoke debacle. What follows is an unexpected invitation to jo...