
The Truth
The Truth delivers original short fiction with cinematic sound design and unforgettable performances. When you press play on a new episode, there’s no telling what you’re going to get, because 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 guaranteed is incredible performances, thoughtful writing, and detailed, immersive sound design that pulls you in and never lets go. If you're new, some good starting places are: The Dark End of the Mall, Silvia's Blood, Can You Help Me Find My Mom, The Hilly Earth Society, or Robocalls. Listening with headphones is recommended!
Latest episodes

Jun 26, 2025 • 39min
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 story by Philip K. Dick titled, "Upon the Dull Earth."
Moon Graffiti was the first episode of our show, which began in 2012. It was inspired by a speech written for Richard Nixon by William Safire titled, "In Event of Moon Disaster."
We’re in the middle of a fundraising campaign to bring the show back in October. We have all new merch for sale, and for a limited time, we're taking pre-orders for a vinyl pressing of Silvia's Blood and Moon Graffiti. To see what we have to offer, go to:
https://certifiedcrucial.com/truthshop
We’re now taking pre-orders through June 30. The album cost is $40, and all of the profits will go to making a new season of The Truth.
And if you don't have $40, we're also selling buttons, stickers, and a brand new t-shirt design based on our logo. So if you love our stories and want to hear more, help us make a brand new season by pre-ordering your very own vinyl pressing of Silvia's Blood and Moon Graffiti right now. We're also taking donations, every little bit helps. Thank you so much!
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Jun 20, 2025 • 7min
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 Northwestern University, where he teaches classes in sound and audio drama. In addition to being a fan of The Truth, he's an expert on the history of audio fiction, and on this episode he talks about what he thinks makes The Truth special and worth bringing back.
We’re in the middle of a fundraising campaign to bring the show back in October. We have all new merch for sale, and for a limited time, we're taking pre-orders for a vinyl pressing of Silvia's Blood and Moon Graffiti. To see what we have to offer, go to:
https://certifiedcrucial.com/truthshop
We’re now taking pre-orders through June 30. The album cost is $40, and all of the profits will go to making a new season of The Truth.
And if you don't have $40, we're also selling buttons, stickers, and a brand new t-shirt design based on our logo. So if you love our stories and want to hear more, help us make a brand new season by pre-ordering your very own vinyl pressing of Silvia's Blood and Moon Graffiti right now. We're also taking donations, every little bit helps. Thank you so much!
Follow The Truth on...INSTAGRAMBLUESKYTHREADSREDDIT
And make sure you’re subscribed to The Truth in Apple or Spotify or wherever you listen so you don’t miss us when we return! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 16, 2025 • 6min
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 in this episode we'll hear from Hunter Nelson about the story he’s working on. We have all new merch for sale, and for a limited time, we're taking pre-orders for a vinyl pressing of Silvia's Blood and Moon Graffiti. To see what we have to offer, go to:https://certifiedcrucial.com/truthshopWe’re taking pre-orders through June 22. The album cost is $40, and all of the profits will go to making a new season of The Truth. And if you don't have $40, we're also selling buttons, stickers, and a brand new t-shirt design based on our logo. So if you love our stories and want to hear more, help us make a brand new season by pre-ordering your very own vinyl pressing of Silvia's Blood and Moon Graffiti right now. We're also taking donations, every little bit helps. Thank you so much!Follow The Truth on...INSTAGRAMBLUESKYTHREADSREDDITAnd make sure you’re subscribed to The Truth in Apple or Spotify or wherever you listen so you don’t miss us when we return!
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Jun 12, 2025 • 4min
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 in this episode we'll hear from Mary McDonnell about the story she’s working on. We have all new merch for sale, and for a limited time, we're taking pre-orders for a vinyl pressing of Silvia's Blood and Moon Graffiti. To see what we have to offer, go to:https://certifiedcrucial.com/truthshopWe’re taking pre-orders through June 22. The album cost is $40, and all of the profits will go to making a new season of The Truth. And if you don't have $40, we're also selling buttons, stickers, and a brand new t-shirt design based on our logo. So if you love our stories and want to hear more, help us make a brand new season by pre-ordering your very own vinyl pressing of Silvia's Blood and Moon Graffiti right now. We're also taking donations, every little bit helps. Thank you so much!Follow The Truth on...INSTAGRAMBLUESKYTHREADSREDDITAnd make sure you’re subscribed to The Truth in Apple or Spotify or wherever you listen so you don’t miss us when we return!
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Jun 9, 2025 • 8min
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 episode we'll hear from Davy Gardner about the story he’s working on. We have all new merch for sale, and for a limited time, we're taking pre-orders for a vinyl pressing of Silvia's Blood and Moon Graffiti. To see what we have to offer, go to:https://certifiedcrucial.com/truthshopWe’re taking pre-orders through June 22. The album cost is $40, and all of the profits will go to making a new season of The Truth. And if you don't have $40, we're also selling buttons, stickers, and a brand new t-shirt design based on our logo. So if you love our stories and want to hear more, help us make a brand new season by pre-ordering your very own vinyl pressing of Silvia's Blood and Moon Graffiti right now. We're also taking donations, every little bit helps. Thank you so much!Follow The Truth on...INSTAGRAMBLUESKYTHREADSREDDITAnd make sure you’re subscribed to The Truth in Apple or Spotify or wherever you listen so you don’t miss us when we return!
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Jun 5, 2025 • 8min
Bring back The Truth part 2: Louis Kornfeld
The team discusses their fundraising campaign to revive the show, emphasizing the importance of listener support. Louis Kornfeld shares insights into a captivating story involving a guardian angel who communicates through song. They dive into the collaborative creative process, highlighting the enriching feedback from weekly meetings. The behind-the-scenes look at podcast production reveals the personal dedication required to maintain independence. Overall, this conversation celebrates creativity, community, and the commitment to delivering unique narratives.

Jun 2, 2025 • 5min
Bring back The Truth
Dive into a nostalgic journey as the hosts reminisce about the charm of vinyl records, sharing delightful childhood memories, including a Star Wars audio drama. They unveil plans for an upcoming season and highlight the unique opportunity to pre-order vinyl recordings of popular stories. The conversation emphasizes the crucial role of listener support in bringing new tales to life. Plus, discover how buying merchandise like buttons and t-shirts helps fund future productions!

Jul 13, 2023 • 39min
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.
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Jun 29, 2023 • 32min
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.
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4 snips
Jun 15, 2023 • 35min
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.
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