The Truth
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!
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Nov 22, 2018 • 22min
Murder at Cakery Bakery
After murdering an annoying customer in a moment of rage, Meg must finish her bakery shift and destroy the corpse while being haunted by the dead customer’s ghost.
Written by Mary McDonnell, and produced by Jonathan Mitchell.
Our associate producer is Davy Gardner.
Performed by Erin Bartley, Lily Du, Margaret Burrus, Patrick Noth, and Joanna Hausman.
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Nov 8, 2018 • 26min
The Saint of Machine
A reality tv producer travels to a small Texas town to find a man who can perform miracles. But there’s no such thing as miracles... right?
Written by Louis Kornfeld, and produced by Jonathan Mitchell.
Our associate producer is Davy Gardner.
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Oct 23, 2018 • 24min
The Off Season, Part 4
“Notes from the Network”
As a storm rages outside, a visit from the head of the network complicates Erica's big story and Bruce's attempt at a comeback.
A four-part limited series from The Truth.
Starring Peter Grosz and Erica Hernandez.
Written by Marina & Nicco.
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Oct 16, 2018 • 30min
The Off Season, Part 3
“Young Man, You're Doing Fine”
Erica interviews Bruce. Is she getting to the truth of his story? Or just helping a serial abuser get back on television?
A four-part limited series from The Truth.
Starring Peter Grosz and Erica Hernandez.
Written by Marina & Nicco.
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Oct 9, 2018 • 29min
The Off Season, Part 2
“Breaking In”
Meet Erica. She’s an aspiring journalist who enjoys squatting in vacant Montauk homes during the off season. And on the second floor of one house she finds... a locked door. What could be in there?
A four-part limited series from The Truth. Starring Peter Grosz and Erica Hernandez.
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Oct 1, 2018 • 25min
The Off Season, Part 1
“Banished to the Hamptons”
After being accused of sexual harassment live on air, television host Bruce Alvarez retreats to the Hamptons until the whole thing can blow over... if it ever will.
A four-part limited series from The Truth.
Starring Peter Grosz and Erica Hernandez.
Written by Marina & Nicco.
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Jul 12, 2018 • 35min
Wonderworld, U.S.A.
Experience Wonderworld, U.S.A., where the fun and the mental are fundamental!
Featuring stories by Chris Kipiniak, Becca Schall, Louis Kornfeld, Lila Newman, and Davy Gardner. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 21, 2018 • 22min
Fish Girl
A girl finds an unlikely friend in a porcupine puffer fish.
Written by Becca Schall, produced by Jonathan Mitchell.
Performed by Bee Herbstman, Alison Cimmet, Scott Richardson, and Ed Herbstman.
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Jun 7, 2018 • 23min
The Jesse Eisenberg Effect
In 1993, a young boy named Jesse Eisenberg wrote a fan letter to an NBA star that would change the course of history. Written and performed by Eisenberg, this story was produced by Jonathan Mitchell and originally released on Slate Magazine’s Upon Further Review podcast, hosted by Mike Pesca. Stick around ‘til the end for a special interview with Jesse Eisenberg.
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May 11, 2018 • 23min
The Matter of Tyco
When you inherit a parrot with a past, you never know what you might hear.
Written by Lila Newman and produced by Jonathan Mitchell.
Performed by Lila Newman, Erica Hernandez, Joel Bernstein, Margaret Burrus, Kyle Gordon, Davy Gardner, Jeff Wucher, Jack Frederick, and Fred Newman.
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