It's All True!

You Are The Genre

This conversational storytelling podcast features interviews with comedians, authors, musicians and actors who are prompted to reveal a headline for a funny personal true story. Hosted by comedian Tim Barnes, "It's All True!" is quick, sonically rich and always fun. lettersfromafricanamerica.substack.com

  1. 01/08/2024

    Tim's New Podcast! "You Are The Genre"

    Tim Barnes introduces listeners to the You Are The Genre podcast featuring clips from upcoming interviews with Eliza Cossio, Mike Sacks, Ashley Ray, Steven Castillo, Zach Cherry, Milly Tamarez, James III, Freddie Nunez, and Greg Iwinski. Tune in for new episodes every Monday! Or, become a paid subscriber to listen ahead each week. For instance, paid subscribers can listen to the first full episode of the podcast with Eliza Cossio now! CREDITS: * Host: Tim Barnes * Theme Song: “You Are The Genre” by Freddie Nunez * Music Engineer: Adam Smith (@a_scug on Instagram) * Additional Sounds From: Breviceps, Beetlemuse, dbspin, musicandsoundyay, djlprojects, Thomas Bruderer, albertomarun, GeorgeHopkins, Scydan, holizna, & Ixwolf This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit lettersfromafricanamerica.substack.com/subscribe

    6 min
  2. IAT Ep#81: Rapper, Rhymefest (LIVE!! at the Chicago Podcast Festival)

    01/05/2017

    IAT Ep#81: Rapper, Rhymefest (LIVE!! at the Chicago Podcast Festival)

    Recorded November of 2016 at the Chicago Podcast Festival: Che "Rhymefest" Smith joins It's All True! host, Tim Barnes, to talk politics, comic books, and Kanye. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit lettersfromafricanamerica.substack.com/subscribe

    22 min
  3. IAT Ep#80: Comedian Ron Funches [Explicit]

    11/10/2016

    IAT Ep#80: Comedian Ron Funches [Explicit]

    Recorded in 2015, Comedian Ron Funches joins It’s All True! To talk about finding humor through tragedy, the inspiration behind his debut stand-up album, and what single life can really be like. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit lettersfromafricanamerica.substack.com/subscribe

    24 min
  4. IAT Ep#79: Comedian Shalewa Sharpe (LIVE!) [Explicit]

    10/20/2016

    IAT Ep#79: Comedian Shalewa Sharpe (LIVE!) [Explicit]

    Comedian Shalewa Sharpe joins Tim Barnes at a live recording in Brooklyn’s Union Hall to talk New York vs. Atlanta, the origin of her album Stay Eating Cookies and to tell a story about solid advice from a mysterious grocery store employee. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit lettersfromafricanamerica.substack.com/subscribe

    18 min
  5. IAT Ep#78: Comedian/Writer Robin Thede (LIVE!) [Explicit]

    10/13/2016

    IAT Ep#78: Comedian/Writer Robin Thede (LIVE!) [Explicit]

    Comedic actress and writer, Robin Thede, made history when she joined Comedy Central’s The Nightly Show with Larry Wilmore as head writer. She joined It’s All True! host Tim Barnes at a live show in Brooklyn’s Union Hall to talk about her late night TV experiences, what the White House Correspondents dinner was really like, growing up in a trailer park and much, much more. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit lettersfromafricanamerica.substack.com/subscribe

    15 min
  6. IAT - BONUS INTERVIEW: Artist/Writer Stanley Donwood

    10/06/2016

    IAT - BONUS INTERVIEW: Artist/Writer Stanley Donwood

    In this special bonus interview edition of the podcast, Tim Barnes talks to artist and writer Stanley Donwood about the re-release of his comedic noir crime thriller "Catacombs of Terror." Catacombs of Terror! is a noir crime thriller set in Bath, England, in which private investigator Martin Valpolicella receives a tip that he will soon be framed for a future murder— that of his former lover – one that is set to take place in the catacombs buried beneath the city. Can he save the girl, and himself? A drug-fueled escapade takes place in the seedy subterranean of the countryside better known for hot springs and Jane Austen. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit lettersfromafricanamerica.substack.com/subscribe

    20 min
  7. IAT Ep#77: Radio Producer Sean Rameswaram (LIVE!) [Explicit]

    10/06/2016

    IAT Ep#77: Radio Producer Sean Rameswaram (LIVE!) [Explicit]

    The It’s All True! Podcast features interviews with the most creative voices in comedy, writing, performance and music and asks them to tell one funny, very true story. Tim Barnes chats with Sean Rameswaram (WNYC, More Perfect podcast, Sideshow podcast) about radio, his love of Lakshmi Singh, and what happens when all of your dreams come true. Sean also shares a hilarious story about a strange tattoo that remains on his skin to this day. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit lettersfromafricanamerica.substack.com/subscribe

    18 min
  8. IAT Ep#76: Comedian Roy Wood Jr. (LIVE!) [Explicit]

    09/29/2016

    IAT Ep#76: Comedian Roy Wood Jr. (LIVE!) [Explicit]

    The It’s All True! Podcast features interviews with the most creative voices in comedy, writing, performance and music and asks them to tell one funny, very true story. This episode marks the debut of It’s All True in New York City. Host, Tim Barnes, sat down with comedian Roy Wood Jr at Union Hall to talk about his upcoming hour special and the art of prank calling for radio. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit lettersfromafricanamerica.substack.com/subscribe

    25 min
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This conversational storytelling podcast features interviews with comedians, authors, musicians and actors who are prompted to reveal a headline for a funny personal true story. Hosted by comedian Tim Barnes, "It's All True!" is quick, sonically rich and always fun. lettersfromafricanamerica.substack.com

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