Hi, we’re Lauren and James! Brother and sister duo. Each week we read funny stories that you have submitted, and laugh. We’re taking experiences that we’ve all had, embarrassing and hilarious, and finding the humor. Because laughing is better than crying
Lauren Peterson and James Norris
This week's episode is two topics – Hometown scandals and bad roommates. We started with hometowns, but things just got depressing so we changed our tune. But don't you worry – it ended up with lots of laughs, and no shortage of funny stories.
This week we are covering a few different topics! We cover petty things you did to your ex, your greatest flex, and pointless things you learned in high school.
Someone asked that we read some wild pet stories- so we bring you these!
We're back! We start off with some interesting kinda funny news and Lauren shares a song (poem) she wrote as a very religious child. We hit on some Mormon Moments and finish up with some wildly inappropriate things savage grandmothers have told their loved ones.
Happy Valentine's Day weekend! Let's complain about the worst Valentine's Day you've had.
We are both filled with existential dread as our birthdays approach. This week, we are trying to take our minds off of it by reading some hilarious birthday party stories. Here's to aging!
This week we are hopping from topic to topic. We talk about the craziest ideas for funerals, share some funny stories about being stood up and standing people up (accidentally.) The times we yelled at our parents, and being lectured at church. We ended it on deeply upsetting James and his Mr. Bean-baby-look-alike. This one will keep you on your toes!
Sit down and be our guest as we read some of your horrible experiences you've had at a restaurant! But first, we kick off with your unfortunate mishaps of working in the food industry.
This week we are reading some of the strangest questions ever written into advice columns! Questions include, but are not limited to: dead boyfriend's ashes, gay hamsters, potential poisoning, and stealing someone else's birthday cake.
This week we are talking about some seriously weird people in history!
Happy first episode of 2025! This week is going all over the place. We talk about some unforgettable moments of 2024, do a little vibe talking, touch on goals for the new year, and read some stories about people who got fired on the first day of their new jobs.
Nemo is unleashed in this New Years episode as we read some wild new years stories. On some side quests, Nemo takes us on a beautiful journey through his wildest DMs and stories from working in healthcare. This is a heavy on the Mormon moments episode. Happy boxing day, happy birthday to Nemo, and happy new year!
This week we're reading your weird, unique, and funny Christmas traditions! We hope you've enjoyed this holiday season, because we sure have. We bring you yet another musical episode, ending it on the spectacular Santa Baby.
Happy second week of Christmas episodes! This week we're starting off with some life updates, and James‘s school stresses. We read your strange gifts you have been given, and other horrible gifts others have been gifted as well.
Happy first week in December! To kick off this month, Lauren is doing a solo episode as James takes care of his finals. For this week: she's reading your family drama and family secrets. But first, starting out strong with the wild holiday news.
Happy Thanksgiving! This week we're bringing you some news articles, we let you vent about things you are NOT grateful for, and read some wild Thanksgiving stories. Our brother John joins us for the last couple stories and shares some of his unfortunate Thanksgiving memories.
This week we had our good friends on from the Movie Podium Podcast! We kick things off with introductions and some Kinda Funny Confessions: which are incredible. We then play Would You Rather, and read the questions YOU listeners sent in. Make sure to check out the Movie Podium! https://www.themoviepodium.netCooking with Kevin: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=0yVkHVkWs5E&t=13s&pp=2AENkAIB
So you've had a bad day? Listen to this week's episode and hear other people's stories and feel much better about yours! Follow our instagram and TikTok @skfpod
Introducing a new segment: mormon moments; where we share a crazy story from our upbringing or a crazy church history story. This week we are reading your, not-so-Halloween, but still spooky, stories for this episode! It's not exclusively a Halloween episode, but boy some of these are downright heinous. Enjoy!Trailer: Scream Society Podcast
This week we are reading funny paranormal experiences! Abatha the annoying ghost takes center stage with this one, pestering the tenants and residence of these unlucky homes. Slamming laptops closed, switching off lights , and crashing pots and pans together. If you have any funny paranormal experiences, write in to our instagram @sortakindafunnypod or email us at skfpod@gmail.com!
Get ready for your Halloween stories! From favorite costumes to haunted house fails, this one is sure to get you into the pooky season!
This week is very much a musical episode, so get ready to be thoroughly entertained as Lauren and James guide you through your childhood fears. All from our listeners, some of these stories are sure to deeply upset you. We hope you laugh, because we sure did!*We don't own any of these songs and are not claiming to. We just love them.
Happy first week of October! We are deep diving into one of the most notorious woman serial killers: Belle Gunness.
Here comes the bride! And it looks like she's sobbing because this day couldn't get WORSE! Welcome back for another week: This episode is full of wedding dismay, and we truly had fun with it. People getting sick, maid of honor drama, cheating, lies, arrests, and so much more!
We're back! Did you miss us? We sure did miss y'all. In this episode we start off giving you our summer updates and all the fun that was had. We asked you on our instagram for some weird, strange, or cool things that happened to you this summer— and we read them! (if you're not following our Instagram, go do that so you can send us your stories!) We will be releasing biweekly episodes, so make sure you subscribe so that you can stay up to date on when there is a new one. Have a great week!
We're going on a hiatus! But before we go, we leave you this last episode all about secondhand embarrassment. And don't you worry your pretty little heads, we'll see you back in September. For the meantime, why don't you go binge our older episodes? Text us if you want to hang out!
Happy 4th! We are joined with our redcoat, Nemo! And boy we had fun with this episode. We start off talking about the debate, and we dabble in a little politics. Then we talk about some strange and hilarious British traditions. And finally, we read some Fourth of July stories that you submitted!
We are bringing this episode back to life! James didn't have WiFi or internet so we wanted to repost one of our favorite episodes. Originally episode 32, we hope you enjoy!
This week's episode is amazing because we actually have a quick special guest. Our brother, Joseph, joins us for 5 minutes. We read your stories of the dumb and embarrassing mistakes you've made. We share our awful stories as well. For instance, Lauren took the ACT and made a 19, then took it again and scored EVEN LOWER.
This week is part TWO of the awful seggs stories. We also briefly talk about some comments someone made on one of our YouTube shorts, then segway back to the topic on hand.
Ok this episode is EXPLICIT, like always. But especially this week because we are reading seriously awful seggs stories. Or bad bedroom bumblings, if you will. We start off with James telling Lauren she's stupid, and then it all goes down hill. We laughed so hard during this PART 1 of an episode, and hope you do too.
We start off this episode talking about all things nostalgia. We then read an INSANE news story and give our thoughts and opinions. Then read some of yours, ours, and the internets “hot takes.” If you have any story submissions or other hot takes: write in!
This week we are joined by Lauren's best friend: Kelsey! We play This or That and some would you rathers. But the meat of this episode is “What feels like an Olympic sport but isn't.” We had SO much fun and learned a lot. We hope you enjoy as we laugh with the bestie. Love you, Kelsey.
This week we recap our vacation and read some of your hilarious story submissions! We get down to the nitty-gritty of Lauren's sprained ankle and share some funny experiences we had with all our family.
We are actually recording in person this episode! And in true SKF fashion, we had audio issues. So bear with us
Happy month of May! We are on vacation harassing Lauren's husband and drinking pina coladas. For this bonus episode we read a couple of bad vacation stories to get you through this Monday.
Major victories for Satan, JoJo Siwa, tennis, allergies, and when smart people get stupid: this is a packed week! We hope you laugh along, because some of these people's stories are shocking. We get very side tracked in this one, and wouldn't have it any other way. Deluxe Edition Network trailer: Church of Tarantino https://www.deluxeeditionnetwork.com/home/the-church-of-tarantino. Use code SORTAKINDAFUNNY for 10% off at https://coffeebros.com
This week we are joined with the amazing Sean from the SituaSEANs Podcast. We laughed so hard talking about the horrors of dating and playing would you rathers. He is officially part of the fam, and we had such a blast with him! —- Sorta Kinda Funny is part of The DEN - Deluxe Edition Network. Go there to find your NEXT favorite podcast! --- Use code SORTAKINDAFUNNY for 10% off at https://www.dubby.gg --- Intro song composed by Joseph Norris.
We have such a good episode in store. And the theme of this week is: Rumors!*the full episode* We asked for your rumor submissions, and you did not hold back! Well, some of you did. But we love all the answers we got! Before we start off the episode though we talk about some of the funny YouTube short comments we've received, and drama in the family group chat. During this episode, Lauren learns about something that is clearly very well-known, but she was blindsided. Stay tuned. We ended on a brand new segment James was really excited about, but Lauren had no clue about. So… that was interesting. We hope you enjoy! —- Sorta Kinda Funny is part of The DEN - Deluxe Edition Network. Go there to find your NEXT favorite podcast! --- Podcast Trailer: IAP: in a Pickle https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/iap-radio/id1388114751 --- Use code KINDAFUNNY for 15% off at https://drinkolipop.com for all our Olipop lovers.
This week we are talking about unforgettable pop culture moments! We reminisce on some of the worst, embarrassing, and hilarious viral moments we have witnessed. Either watching live or seeing clips later on the internet, these truly were shocking! Examples include: Fergie singing the national anthem, Miley twerking on Robin Thicke, and Kim Kardashian taking selfies while her sister was being arrested. Also, while recording this episode, Lauren accidentally sent a strange GIF to her in-law's family group chat. You don't want to miss this one. —- Sorta Kinda Funny is part of The DEN - Deluxe Edition Network. Go there to find your NEXT favorite podcast! --- Podcast Trailer: YORE TOWN https://www.deluxeeditionnetwork.com/home/yoretown --- Use code SORTAKINDAFUNNY for 10% off at https://copperjohnsbeard.com for all your beard needs! --- Intro song composed by Joseph Norris.
It's a special week! We are joined by our fellow network podcasters: Bacon is my Podcast. Jimmy and Mike join us and we play a fun game of Would you Rather… then we end it on some shocking and entertaining Confessions! Make sure to checkout part 2, over on their podcast! https://www.deluxeeditionnetwork.com/home/bimp —- Sorta Kinda Funny is part of The DEN - Deluxe Edition Network. Go there to find your NEXT favorite podcast! --- Podcast Trailer: Barrel-Aged Flicks https://www.deluxeeditionnetwork.com/home/baf --- Dubby energy drinks! Use code SORTAKINDAFUNNY for 10% off at https://www.dubby.gg --- Intro song composed by Joseph Norris.
Happy April! And happy bonus episode day! We bring you a couple stories of wild rumors. Some about us, some we wanted to start, and some from you. It's a quick little bonus just to get you through Monday. We will be having a full episode of “rumors” soon, so if you have any stories about that, write in!
This week our topic is Easter! And with that comes religious talk, and some might view our jokes as insensitive or sacrilegious. We are not intending to attack anyone's personal beliefs, but to joke about experiences we have had growing up highly religious. We are reading stories that we have found of people sharing the worst part of Easter, and they're bad Easter experiences. We also share some fun spring facts. —- Sorta Kinda Funny is part of The DEN - Deluxe Edition Network. Go there to find your NEXT favorite podcast! --- Podcast Trailer: Bev's Video Kingdom https://www.deluxeeditionnetwork.com/home/bvk --- Dubby energy drinks! Use code SORTAKINDAFUNNY for 10% off at https://www.dubby.gg --- Intro song composed by Joseph Norris.
We asked you guys what you thought were red flags, and boy did you deliver!
Happy St. Patrick's day/ Women's month. We share some fun facts about Pattys day. For example: The Irish president gives POTUS a crystal bowl of shamrocks every year...and the Secret Service destroys it immediately afterward. This week we also read some wild St. Patrick's day stories. And we end it on some amazing women in history! —- Sorta Kinda Funny is part of The DEN - Deluxe Edition Network. Go there to find your NEXT favorite podcast! --- Podcast Trailer: Growing Up Bananas podcast. https://www.deluxeeditionnetwork.com/home/gub --- Use code SORTAKINDAFUNNY for 10% off at https://coffeebros.com --- SKF STICKERS: https://www.etsy.com/listing/1670398752/ —- Intro song composed by Joseph Norris.
Happy Thursday! This week we start off with a Kinda Funny News segment, where we talk about a man who fought off and strangled a coyote with his BARE hands. We called this episode ADHD because it's all over the place in the best way. James tells the Easter story and ends it on an actually INSANE STORY OF A GIRL WHO TRICKED HER BOYFRIEND INTO EATING HER BABY TEETH.
Happy BONUS EPISODE in March! On this special day, we are releasing some out of the vault content. Topics include: Lauren learning there is glass in a cigarette, Comic-Con content, the Norris siblings talking about Modern Family, a cursed airplane urban legend, Star Wars dirty talk and Lauren getting hit on during filming as an extra, James and the puppet girl, a special but quick moment from recording with I Have to Call My Sister, and some religious memories and rugby talk with Nemo the Mormon. Buckle up! ⭐️ Use code SORTAKINDAFUNNY for 10% off at https://www.dubby.gg ---
We're back for a part TWO with your story submissions. There is no theme, just your chaos. James and Lauren talk briefly about Super Smash Brothers Melee, and Lauren offends James. They talk about prison, and what to do if you don't have toilet paper in a bathroom stall. It's a good week for sure. Sorta Kinda Funny is part of The DEN - Deluxe Edition Network. Go there to find your NEXT favorite podcast! --- Podcast Trailer: Graveyard Club Podcast https://www.deluxeeditionnetwork.com/home/graveyardclub Won Nothing Podcast https://www.instagram.com/wonnothingpodcast?igsh=eWt2dHpyZzZnODlp --- Use code KINDAFUNNY for 15% off at https://drinkolipop.com --- SKF STICKERS: https://www.etsy.com/listing/1670398752/ —- Find us on Instagram or email us: skfpod@gmail.com https://www.instagram.com/sortakindafunnypod?igsh=aHM2djdoN2JqN2Zv&utm_source=qr Intro song composed by Joseph Norris.
Kinda Funny News is BACK! And boy do we have a news story for you: the helicopter ride from hell. We also get the tea about James's toilet paper stealing roommates. And for the main and juiciest part, we read your story submissions. The original prompts were crazy coworkers and bad teachers. These stories were written in after you remembered you ALSO had awful coworkers and annoying teachers.
Happy day after Valentine's Day! As much as we hope you enjoyed the holiday yesterday, we hope you enjoy this episode more. We bring you “Bad Valentine's Day Stories.” Stories ranging from completely abandoning your date at a restaurant, having to sit with total strangers at dinner, enduring awful stomach pain during a date, and receiving hate mail from an ex. These are JUST a few. We hope you enjoy these terrible, horrible, no good, very bad Valentine's Day stories! Sorta Kinda Funny is part of The DEN - Deluxe Edition Network. Go there to find your NEXT favorite podcast! --- Podcast Trailer: Bar Stool Film School https://www.deluxeeditionnetwork.com/home/bar-stool-film-school --- Use code SORTAKINDAFUNNY for 10% off at coffeebros.com --- Podcast Find us on Instagram or email us: skfpod@gmail.com https://www.instagram.com/sortakindafunnypod?igsh=aHM2djdoN2JqN2Zv&utm_source=qr Intro song composed by Joseph Norris.
Historical events that made you laugh *or make you pause * is back! We had so much fun last time, we decided we needed to do it again. Join us as we talk about Alexander the Great being buried alive, and Mary Toft: the 18th century woman who tried convincing everyone she could give birth to rabbits! And many more. Sources: https://www.buzzfeed.com/sam_cleal/funny-events-from-history https://parade.com/1099930/marynliles/history-facts/ Sorta Kinda Funny is part of The DEN - Deluxe Edition Network. Go there to find your NEXT favorite podcast! --- Podcast Trailer: Beard Laws Podcast https://www.deluxeeditionnetwork.com/home/beardlaws --- Use code SORTAKINDAFUNNY for 10% off DUBBY energy drinks --- Podcast Find us on Instagram or email us: skfpod@gmail.com https://www.instagram.com/sortakindafunnypod?igsh=aHM2djdoN2JqN2Zv&utm_source=qr Intro song composed by Joseph Norris.