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THE TRUTH makes movies for your ears. They're short stories that are sometimes dark, sometimes funny, and always intriguing. Every story is different, but they all take you to unexpected pla...
Two guys meet at a party and discover a shared obsession: an impossibly rare record by their favorite musician. Written by Hunter Nelson, di...
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 y...
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...
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 mad...
Jonathan talks with writer Mac Rogers about our story "Garden of Evan." If you haven't heard the story yet, this episode contains SPOILERS,...
A man searching for purpose discovers his compost pile has very strong opinions about productivity. Written by Mac Rogers, directed and soun...
Jonathan talks with writer Mary McDonnell about our story "The Spot off the Side of the Highway." If you haven't heard the story yet, this e...
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 talks with writer Hunter Nelson about our story "Forward, Darkspeed!" If you haven't heard the story yet, this episode contains SPO...
A sci-fi writer inherits her mother’s legendary series and faces the impossible expectations that come with carrying a beloved story forward...
Jonathan talks with writer Louis Kornfeld about our story Chez Vous. If you haven't heard Chez Vous, this episode contains SPOILERS, so you'...
A struggling writer joins her wealthy friends for an extravagant dinner at a restaurant that charges more than money. Written by Louis Kornf...
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 tha...
A date night takes a surprising turn when the movie previews become a little too familiar. Written by Davy Gardner, directed and sound desig...
When an archivist in the future finds a single surviving joke, she risks her job to uncover its meaning, discovering forbidden laughter alon...
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...
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...
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...
The grandson of a world-renowned art gallery owner falls in love with a performance artist. But when her performance piece becomes a crime s...
The grandson of a world-renowned art gallery owner falls in love with a performance artist. But when her performance piece becomes a crime s...
The grandson of a world-renowned art gallery owner falls in love with a performance artist. But when her performance piece becomes a crime s...
When Jen gets an instruction manual specifically written for her boyfriend, she uses it to help both him … and herself. Written by Mary McDo...
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....
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,...
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 th...
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 th...
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...
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 th...
A disenchanted mall Santa gets a surprise gift from SantaCon. This story was originally released in 2017. It was written by Louis Kornfeld,...
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...
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 switch...
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 Pe...
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 da...
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...
While housesitting for her crush, Sienna finds his journal. But reading it uncovers a little more than she—or her best friend Monica—was exp...
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 Briel...
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 pio...
To help her sick mother, Abigail needs to ask for help from her brother, a conspiracy-peddling radio host. Written by Louis Kornfeld Perform...
The kids at Newlin High have invented their own complex and growing language. Can a visiting linguist study and preserve it before the princ...
Emmy’s a chef; her twin brother Ross is an aspiring vegetable influencer. All they want is total culinary dominance—but a swiftly growing po...
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 wish...
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 w...
The Truth is 10 years old today! And to celebrate, we’re talking to a few of our listeners about their favorite episodes. If you’re new to t...
It’s not easy being a perfect dad. Especially when your son has some notes about the performance. Written by Louis Kornfeld. Performed by Ti...
Hayley meets a nice man. Could the universe be giving her a break? Nope, it’s still against her. Written by Mary McDonnell. Performed by Mar...
It’s 1978, and the world’s most famous magician wants to show you the true wonders of the universe. Written by Jonathan Mitchell. This story...
It's the first day of eighth grade, and God's got a crush on Noa. For this episode of The Truth, we’re introducing you to a fantastic new po...
A celebrity look-alike is trying to break away from his famous face and be taken seriously on his own. But it isn’t easy when the world only...
In our fifth story from the post-apocalyptic world of the Hum, Huck is held captive in the compound while Inez must decide what she’s willin...
A year after their father’s death, three siblings find a tree growing directly out of their father’s grave, bearing fruit and an unbelievabl...