The Truth

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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.

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Captivating stories, amazing sound design

Feb 25

Kkapplesauce

I love this show so much. Please bring it back.
Come back

Jan 22

Andrew Isac

We miss you
When are you guys coming back?

Jan 3

Shimmy Moore

I really miss these! I’ll pay please make more ! Podcasts are nothing without these story’s! I miss you guys so much I check monthly hoping I’ll get lucky and yall will release something! There are so meany people that would pay to listen to these story’s!! I hope all is well and I pray to hear your stories again!!! MISS YOU GUYSSS
longest review i’ve written

12/06/2024

nanabanana7778

these stories are the perfect amount of horrific and hilarious and i honestly can’t get enough!! i personally love “That’s Democracy” the best, but that’s just me. anyway i think if you like this podcast you’ll like “Welcome to Night Vale”. you’ve either come from WTNV or your new to it. either way, i think you’ll like it. Anyway, these stories chill me to my core. i love them but also would like to point out they’re for more of a teen because of the violence and some swearing in some of the episodes. not recommended for teens younger then 12.
One of my all time favorites

07/31/2024

Courtrussell

This is outstanding storytelling and I’m so sad they aren’t putting out new episodes. Listen to every single one!!
LOVE

04/14/2024

Keepah6

I love The Truth and I’m so sad that they had to stop making it. Such a good show
I’m crying myself to sleep every night now.

04/07/2024

vecna is my bestie

Hi…so I have been obsessed with the truth for about two years. My dad introduced the show to me, and I’m sure glad he did (THANK YOU DAD) Ok, let me get one thing straight… this is such a good podcast. Although they are done making episodes, I will still re-listen over and over till the day I die. This podcast is a friend and an enemy to me. I’ve laughed, cried, raged, and nearly peed my pants because I was either scared or laughing my butt off. I truly feel as if I’m there in the story, I have personal issues with some of the characters. Sometimes I actually want to punch the car radio, and me and my dad yell at the speaker because we are so invested in the plot.😂 radiotopia😇 THE TRUTH👹
Good listen

10/13/2023

Socks & sandles

The production is great and the stories are well written. Great show.
Terrible ads

11/09/2023

E Fogie

The ads are hyper-dramatized, fear-mongering, right-wing propaganda. Not worth listening through to get to the stories.
Hands down the best audio drama podcast I’ve ever listened to!

10/10/2023

Womb_Raider_

I’m going to miss your stories.

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.