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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 guara...
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Remembering Tom Ligon
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 remarkabl...
There's Something I Need to Tell You
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'...
Do-Over
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.
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BONUS: Inside "Let's Not and Say We Did"
Jonathan talks with writer Mac Rogers about our story "Let's Not and Say We Did." If you haven't heard the story yet, this episode contains SPOILERS,...
Let's Not and Say We Did
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 ha...
BONUS: Inside "Midnight Screening"
Jonathan talks with writer David Bluvband about our story "Midnight Screening." If you haven't heard the story yet, this episode contains SPOILERS, so...
Midnight Screening
A daughter preparing a memorial for her late father sorts through his old video tapes, and begins to understand what his beloved neighborhood movie th...
BONUS: Inside The Completist
Jonathan talks with writer Hunter Nelson about our story "The Completist." And in the second half, Hunter talks with singer/songwriter Dustin Lowman a...
The Completist
Two guys meet at a party and discover a shared obsession: an impossibly rare record by their favorite musician.
Written by Hunter Nelson,...
Don't Tell Alice
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...
Love and Radio: Blood Memory
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 a...
Object Piece
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...
BONUS: Inside "Garden of Evan"
Jonathan talks with writer Mac Rogers about our story "Garden of Evan." If you haven't heard the story yet, this episode contains SPOILERS, so you'll...
Garden of Evan
A man searching for purpose discovers his compost pile has very strong opinions about productivity.
Written by Mac Rogers, directed and s...
Schedule Update
Jonathan had to take a few days off last week due to illness, so we're pushing this week’s episode to next Thursday.
In the meantime, her...
BONUS: Inside "The Spott off the Side of the Highway"
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 episode con...
The Spot off the Side of the Highway
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...
BONUS: Inside "Forward, Darkspeed!"
Jonathan talks with writer Hunter Nelson about our story "Forward, Darkspeed!" If you haven't heard the story yet, this episode contains SPOILERS, so...
Faster, Darkspeed!
A sci-fi writer inherits her mother’s legendary series and faces the impossible expectations that come with carrying a beloved story forward.
BONUS: Inside "Chez Vous"
Jonathan talks with writer Louis Kornfeld about our story Chez Vous. If you haven't heard Chez Vous, this episode contains SPOILERS, so you'll want to...
Chez Vous
A struggling writer joins her wealthy friends for an extravagant dinner at a restaurant that charges more than money.
Written by Louis Ko...
The Truth Presents: Conversations with Ghosts
On this episode, we’re giving the feed over to a podcast we think you’ll really love - Conversations with Ghosts. It’s the newest audio drama from the...
The Thing on the Fourble Board
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...
The Projectionists
A date night takes a surprising turn when the movie previews become a little too familiar.
Written by Davy Gardner, directed and sound de...
The Joke
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....
Here I Am
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...
Operation Skill Shot
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.
Silvia's Blood and Moon Graffiti
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 st...
Bring back The Truth part 6: Neil Verma
OUR DEADLINE FOR VINYL PRE-ORDERS HAS BEEN EXTENDED TO JUNE 30.
In this episode we'll hear from Neil Verma, an Associate Professor at No...
Bring back The Truth part 5: Hunter Nelson
We’re in the middle of a fundraising campaign to bring the show back in October. We’ve been working hard on some new scripts we're hoping to make, and...
Bring back The Truth part 4: Mary McDonnell
We’re in the middle of a fundraising campaign to bring the show back in October. We’ve been working hard on some new scripts we're hoping to make, and...
Bring back The Truth part 3: Davy Gardner
We’re having a fundraising campaign to bring the show back in October. We’ve been working hard on some new scripts we're hoping to make, and in this e...
Bring back The Truth part 2: Louis Kornfeld
We’re having a fundraising campaign to bring the show back in October. We’ve been working hard on some new scripts we're hoping to make, and in this e...
Bring back The Truth
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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 h...
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 h...
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 h...
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...
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.
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 mayb...