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The Truth makes short, cinematic stories meant to be listened to closely, like short films for your ears. Each episode is a brand new story with a new cast of characters, and a whole new world to explore. Some are suspenseful, others funny, or shocking, or uplifting. What you’re guaranteed is incredible performances, thoughtful writing, and detailed, immersive sound design that pulls you in and never lets go.
If you're new, some good starting places are: The Joke, Operation Skillshot, Here I Am, Dark End of the Mall, Silvia's Blood, or Can You Help Me Find My Mom.
Listening with headphones is recommended!
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- Wedlocked · 23 min.On this episode, we're talking with writer Hillary Frank about her new audio novel Wedlocked. A feminist thriller set in the world of fitness influencers, Wedlocked explores…
- Falling Tree · 37 min.On this episode, we're sharing two stories from Falling Tree, a new podcast from acclaimed audio producers Eleanor McDowall and Alan Hall. Drawing on nearly 30 years of…
- A Noble Beast · 32 min.Jason has a werewolf problem, and he needs eight weeks of therapy to get his career back on track. Written by David Bluvband, directed and sound designed by Jonathan Mitchell…
- Okay, New Plan · 30 min.It was the perfect plan for a heist. Until it all fell apart. Written by Mac Rogers, directed and sound designed by Jonathan Mitchell. Performed by Amy Warren, David Carl…
- The Back Row · 28 min.Jake is on a flight to an important business conference, but it turns into an increasingly strange and surreal journey that challenges everything he believes about getting ahead…
- Higgenbaum's Mitzvah · 36 min.We’ll have some brand new stories for you in September. But for this episode, we're introducing you to a podcast that I really love, the writing is very inventive, thoughtful and…
- BONUS: Inside "Do-Over" · 24 min.We’ll have some brand new stories for you in September. But in the mean time, here's an episode about where these stories come from and the ideas inside them. In the first half…
- Remembering Tom Ligon · 36 min.Tom Ligon, one of the core performers of The Truth, died on June 26, 2026, at the age of 85. In this episode, we remember Tom's remarkable career on stage, in film, and on…
- There's Something I Need to Tell You · 48 min.We're taking a break from producing new stories, so in this episode we're featuring John Dryden's BBC series There's Something I Need to Tell You. It's a smart, suspenseful…
- Do-Over · 27 min.A woman with severe social anxiety discovers that an AI therapy tool designed to prepare her for life may be keeping her from living it. Written by Mary McDonnell, directed and…
- Let's Not and Say We Did · 33 min.Jeff's open marriage is thriving, except for one problem: he can't bring himself to have sex with anyone other than his wife. Fortunately, his date has some ideas. Written by…
- Midnight Screening · 27 min.A daughter preparing a memorial for her late father sorts through his old video tapes, and begins to understand what his beloved neighborhood movie theater meant to him. Written…
- The Completist · 35 min.Two guys meet at a party and discover a shared obsession: an impossibly rare record by their favorite musician. Written by Hunter Nelson, directed and sound designed by Jonathan…
- Don't Tell Alice · 31 min.The Truth is taking a break right now, and we’ll be back with all-new stories in May. So we're introducing you to another podcast. After 8 years, the hit fiction podcast Alice…
- Love and Radio: Blood Memory · 38 min.The Truth is taking a break right now, and we’ll be back with all-new stories in May. So we're introducing you to another podcast. Love and Radio makes documentaries, these are…
- Object Piece · 48 min.Object Piece is a radio drama recorded in a dried out lake bed in 1978. It's visceral and compelling, with incredible acting, and it was made by Erik Bauersfeld, one of the great…
- Garden of Evan · 33 min.A man searching for purpose discovers his compost pile has very strong opinions about productivity. Written by Mac Rogers, directed and sound designed by Jonathan Mitchell…
- The Spot off the Side of the Highway · 28 min.A group of teenagers go on late-night search for something no one’s sure is real. Written by Mary McDonnell, directed and sound designed by Jonathan Mitchell. Performed by Anna…
- Forward, Darkspeed! · 44 min.A sci-fi writer inherits her mother’s legendary series and faces the impossible expectations that come with carrying a beloved story forward. Written by Hunter Nelson, directed…
- Chez Vous · 29 min.A struggling writer joins her wealthy friends for an extravagant dinner at a restaurant that charges more than money. Written by Louis Kornfeld, directed and sound designed by…
- The Thing on the Fourble Board · 38 min.Support The Truth by subscribing to our ad-free feed. It’s $5, or $50 a year. You’ll get every story without interruption, but more than that, you’ll be supporting the survival…
- The Projectionists · 28 min.A date night takes a surprising turn when the movie previews become a little too familiar. Written by Davy Gardner, directed and sound designed by Jonathan Mitchell. Performed…
- The Joke · 36 min.When an archivist in the future finds a single surviving joke, she risks her job to uncover its meaning, discovering forbidden laughter along the way. Written by Mary McDonnell…
- Here I Am · 37 min.A mother who listens, a father who can’t, and a boy who’s simply trying to say: Here I Am. This is a musical drama about connection, silence, and the act of listening. Written…
- Operation Skill Shot · 44 min.A pinball obsessive is enlisted by the police to help lure a mob boss out of hiding, giving him a chance to prove that pinball isn't just a game. Written by Hunter Nelson, with…
- Silvia's Blood and Moon Graffiti · 37 min.On this episode, we're presenting two of our favorite stories: Silvia's Blood was originally released in 2014, and is based on a short story by Philip K. Dick titled, "Upon the…
- Pariah No. 3 · 37 min.The grandson of a world-renowned art gallery owner falls in love with a performance artist. But when her performance piece becomes a crime scene, he has to team up with an art…
- Pariah No. 2 · 30 min.The grandson of a world-renowned art gallery owner falls in love with a performance artist. But when her performance piece becomes a crime scene, he has to team up with an art…
- Pariah No. 1 · 33 min.The grandson of a world-renowned art gallery owner falls in love with a performance artist. But when her performance piece becomes a crime scene, he has to team up with an art…
- Instruction Manual for Jason · 29 min.When Jen gets an instruction manual specifically written for her boyfriend, she uses it to help both him … and herself. Written by Mary McDonnell. Performed by James Dwyer…
- Degenerates · 32 min.A mechanic with a gambling problem has a chance to get out of debt by restoring his bookie’s vintage car. But first he has to deal with Ro. Written by Louis Kornfeld Performed…
- Heat Meet · 36 min.Welcome to the 18th Annual Heat Meet, where hot sauce enthusiasts from all over the world gather to talk shop, sample new sauces, and—maybe, just maybe—see the face of God…
- The Talk · 17 min.We’re taking a break right now, and we’ll be back in May with all new stories. But in the meantime, we’re featuring stories from the past that you may not have heard. For this…
- Keep Running · 15 min.We’re taking a break right now, and we’ll be back in May with all new stories. But in the meantime, we’re featuring stories from the past that you may not have heard. For this…
- Tough Crowd · 18 min.For this episode, we’re re-releasing a story from 2013 called Tough Crowd, about a stand-up comic competing with a speed-date event—based on a true story! Performed by Alejandro…
- The Mutiny · 11 min.We’re taking a break right now, and we’ll be back in May with all new stories. But in the meantime, we’re featuring stories from the past that you may not have heard. For this…
- Mall Santa · 24 min.A disenchanted mall Santa gets a surprise gift from SantaCon. This story was originally released in 2017. It was written by Louis Kornfeld, and performed by Tom Ligon, Chris…
- Still On · 37 min.Long-running late-night talk show “Still On” just got a new host. He’s young, innovative… and cursed. Written by Hunter Nelson Performed by Molly Thomas, Ed Herbstman, Jamie…
- I'm Not That Guy · 31 min.You know the story: back in high school, a jock and a nerd switched bodies. Except now it's ten years later... and they still haven't switched back. Written by Matthew Brian…
- Mark the Creep · 27 min.Mark thinks he's unworthy of his wife's affection. At least, that's what the voices in his head keep saying.... Written by Louis Kornfeld Performed by Andy Bustillos, Julia…
- Journey into Kalanu · 29 min.On a theme park ride dedicated to a sci-fi mega-franchise, a man meets a superfan whose love of fantasy is about to put them both in real danger. Written by Hunter Nelson…
- Happy Happy · 31 min.There are a million things rock star Melanie Miles would like to have done differently. And a visit to a mysterious bar trapped in the '90s finally gives her the chance. Written…
- Snoop · 25 min.While housesitting for her crush, Sienna finds his journal. But reading it uncovers a little more than she—or her best friend Monica—was expecting. Written by Mary McDonnell…
- Swallowed · 28 min.Jonah’s been swallowed by the whale, and he isn’t sure why. But as he prays to God for answers, a different voice responds. Written by Brielle DeMirjian Performed by David…
- Newts! · 29 min.From PRX Productions and The Truth, Newts! is a surf rock audio drama about the end of the world. The six-part series is inspired by the pioneering science fiction of Czech…
- Thankless · 30 min.To help her sick mother, Abigail needs to ask for help from her brother, a conspiracy-peddling radio host. Written by Louis Kornfeld Performed by Monica Wyche, PJ Sosko, Jamie…
- Danslang · 34 min.The kids at Newlin High have invented their own complex and growing language. Can a visiting linguist study and preserve it before the principal wipes it out for good? Written…
- About the Pond · 34 min.Emmy’s a chef; her twin brother Ross is an aspiring vegetable influencer. All they want is total culinary dominance—but a swiftly growing pond is ruining phase 1 of their…
- What About Ruth? · 33 min.It’s March of 2020 and Haviland is desperately trying to make herself useful, but her parents just want her to stay safe. Against their wishes, she visits Ruth, a neighbor…
- The Best Truth Story Ever (so far)* · 29 min.We asked listeners for the best Truth story of all time. You answered. As part of Radiotopia’s Making Trouble week, we’re bringing you the winner of the BEST TRUTH STORY EVER (so…
