192 episodes

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 places using only sound. If you're new, some good starting places are: Silvia's Blood, That's Democracy, Moon Graffiti, Tape Delay, or whatever's most recent. Listening with headphones is encouraged!

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The Truth Radiotopia

    • Fiction
    • 4.6 • 79 Ratings

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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 places using only sound. If you're new, some good starting places are: Silvia's Blood, That's Democracy, Moon Graffiti, Tape Delay, or whatever's most recent. Listening with headphones is encouraged!

We're a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX.

Listen on Apple Podcasts
Requires subscription and macOS 11.4 or higher

    Pariah No. 3

    Pariah No. 3

    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 critic to investigate. Part 3 of 3.

    Written by Davy Gardner.

    Performed by Federico Rodriguez, Liz Leimkuhler, Ann Carr, Dmitry Shein, Amy Warren, Margaret Burrus, Woody Fu, and Hunter Nelson.

    Find The Truth at thetruthpodcast.com and @thetruthfiction on Twitter and Instagram.

    • 34 min
    Pariah No. 2

    Pariah No. 2

    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 critic to investigate. Part 2 of 3.

    Written by Davy Gardner.

    Performed by Federico Rodriguez, Liz Leimkuhler, Ann Carr, Amy Warren, Margaret Burrus, Dmitry Shein, Marisa Brau, Brian Morabito, Davy Gardner, Woody Fu, Zuri Washington, Mary McDonnell, and Louis Kornfeld.

    Find The Truth at thetruthpodcast.com and @thetruthfiction on Twitter and Instagram.

    • 26 min
    Pariah No. 1

    Pariah No. 1

    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 critic to investigate.

    Written by Davy Gardner.

    Performed by Federico Rodriguez, Liz Leimkuhler, Ann Carr, Amy Warren, Margaret Burrus, Dmitry Shein, Marisa Brau, Brian Morabito, Davy Gardner, Hunter Nelson, and Woody Fu.

    Find The Truth at thetruthpodcast.com and @thetruthfiction on Twitter and Instagram.

    • 29 min
    Instruction Manual for Jason

    Instruction Manual for Jason

    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, Erin Bartley, John Trowbridge, Makena Miller, Cherie McMaster, and Sadie Mitchell.

    Find The Truth at thetruthpodcast.com and @thetruthfiction on Twitter and Instagram.

    • 25 min
    Degenerates

    Degenerates

    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 by Jamie Rivera, Phoebe Tyers, Michael Cullen, Louis Kornfeld, and Hunter Nelson.

    Find The Truth at thetruthpodcast.com and @thetruthfiction on Twitter and Instagram.

    • 28 min
    Heat Meet

    Heat Meet

    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.

    Written by Hunter Nelson

    Performed by James Coker, Brandon Zelman, James Urbaniak, Dan Chamberlain, Marina Gasparyan, Geoff Ross, Abby Royle, Tallie Medel, Lida Darmian, Sharon Spell, Bill Rohlfing, Hunter Nelson, Mary McDonnell, Davy Gardner, and Louis Kornfeld.

    Find The Truth at thetruthpodcast.com and @thetruthfiction on Twitter and Instagram.

    • 33 min

Customer Reviews

4.6 out of 5
79 Ratings

79 Ratings

iTomCGN ,

Creative, fascinating, touching

I'm so happy I found this podcast, I love listening to fiction when it’s well done. The range here is pretty broad, from funny to weird to dark. No matter what, each story touched or even gripped me in some way.

Since I’m so fascinated I am listening to ALL stories, beginning with the oldest from way back then. I am in 2015 now, and there wasn’t a single episode that disappointed. Amazing quality and creativity!

Eva1234554321 ,

Best Fiction Podcast Ever

I love this podcast, the stories are so gripping and the writing and acting is excellent. It makes it so easy to imagine the characters and the story in your mind. It feels so nostalgic like your parents reading you a story and imitating each characters voice. I listen to it when I do homework or work out. It makes the hours go by so fast. Thank you so much for this quality content, please don’t ever stop.

P.S. The story "Can you help me find my mom?" really made me cry, it’s one of the best.

gghnnu ,

Creative and really well thought out stories

One of the best podcasts I have found so far. The stories are mostly shorter, but always really well written and creative. My absolute favorite - the body genius - an absolute must hear!

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