The Truth The Projectionists
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Nov 20, 2025 Julia Schroeder and John Sartori shine as performers in a scripted audio drama that explores a surreal first date. They hilariously banter about movie previews, only to find themselves increasingly unsettled as the trailers reflect their own fears about life, parenting, and identity. This leads to a comedic yet revealing confrontation after the show, where they candidly delve into their feelings about having kids. The night takes an unexpected twist when they discover babies in the backseat on their drive home, leaving them—and listeners—questioning reality.
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First-Date Previews Mirror Reality
- Julia and John awkwardly discuss wanting kids while watching previews that mirror their conversation.
- The previews make their first-date tensions more intense and personal.
Previews Reveal Personal Values
- Jonathan Mitchell frames previews as a window into who people are on dates.
- Previews reveal tastes, anxieties, and what people prioritize about life.
Trailers Center On Parenthood
- The couple reacts to a series of movie trailers all themed around pregnancy, parenting, and career sacrifice.
- Each trailer ramps up their discomfort and makes the topic unavoidable.