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!
Episodes
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Sep 17, 2014 • 18min
Cold Read
A psychic love story.
Performed by Alex Marino, Christina Dabney, Blanche Ames, and T.J. Mannix.
Written by Louis Kornfeld, and produced by Jonathan Mitchell. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 18, 2014 • 15min
Chaotic Neutral
A game of Dungeons and Dragons is thrown into chaos.
Peformed by Elana Fishbein, Jon Bander, Justin Moran, and Matt Shafeek.
Written by Alejandro Kolleeny, and produced by Jonathan Mitchell. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 14, 2014 • 15min
Voyager Found
Chet Siegel, an actress known for her captivating performances, brings her voice to life in a thrilling narrative about the Voyager spacecraft. The conversation dives into the mystery of an extraterrestrial object that unexpectedly falls to Earth, sparking speculation and adventure. They explore the enigmatic sounds thought to be messages from another civilization, discussing the potential for connection and understanding across the cosmos. It's an exciting blend of science fiction and the search for life beyond our planet.
Mar 10, 2014 • 20min
The Extractor
The sounds we make don't just fade away; they're embedded in the wood around us.
Performed by Ed Herbstman, Kevin Cragg, Annemarie Cullen, Dennis Pacheco, and Rebecca Robles, with Melanie Hoopes, Bea Herbstman, Alex Marino, and Kerry Kastin.
Music performed by Isabel Kim, Matt Evans, and Shawn Lovato.
Written and produced by Jonathan Mitchell. It was written for a program in New York City called Experiments in Opera. Special thanks this week to Jason Cady, Aaron Siegel, and Mathew Welch
This was recorded at New York Public Radio by George Wellington and Ed Haber.
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Jan 24, 2014 • 28min
It's Your Funeral
Live the death you've always wanted.
Performed by Andy Moskowitz, Jackie Hoffman, Ben Jones, Damon Ketron, Phoebe Tyers, Shacottha Fields, Blanche Ames, and Rebecca Robles.
Written by David Wilcox. Produced and by Jonathan Mitchell, associate produced by Kerry Kastin. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 21, 2013 • 16min
Biological Clock
Adam and Allie would do anything to have a baby.
Performed by Tami Sagher, Ed Herbstman, Louis Kornfeld, and Kerry Kastin.
Written by Ira Gamerman. Produced by Jonathan Mitchell, associate produced by Kerry Kastin. Original music by Jonathan Mitchell. The end credits music is "Tomorrow Begins" by Richard Walters from his album Regret Less. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 10, 2013 • 11min
Naomi's World
A trip to the museum takes a surreal turn.
Performed by Isabel Frohnhofer, Tom Ligon, Elana Fishbein, Imran Chowdhury, Laura Parker, Philipp Goedicke, Dennis Pacheco, Blanche Ames, Ron Palais, Willy Appelman, Andrew Yurman-Glaser, and Phoebe Tyers.
Written by Elana Fishbein, produced by Jonathan Mitchell. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 29, 2013 • 13min
Sweets for the Cheat
Two shock jocks make a big morning mess.
Performed by Jon Bander, Alessandro King, Bianca Casusol, Brian Frange, and Elana Fishbein.
Written by Ira Gamerman. Produced by Jonathan Mitchell, associate produced by Kerry Kastin. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 10, 2013 • 20min
You're Not Alone
Are you hearing voices? You're not alone.
Performed by Christian Paluck, Carly Monardo, Tom Stephens, Louis Kornfeld, Jon Keller, Kerry Kastin, Nick Mykins, Aina Rapoza, and Ashley Wilson. With special musical guest Elizabeth Ziman.
Written by Louis Kornfeld and developed collaboratively by The Truth, with dialogue improvised by the actors. Produced by Jonathan Mitchell. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 11, 2013 • 17min
Falling
A freak accident on a train platform leads to... romance?
Performed by Chet Siegel and Peter McNerney, with Willy Appleman, Louis Kornfeld, Lauren Ashley Smith, Sebastien Conelli, Quinton Loder, Jon Bander, and Kim Ferguson.
Written by Chet Siegel and developed collaboratively by The Truth, with dialogue improvised by the actors. Produced by Jonathan Mitchell. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
