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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Mar 25, 2021 • 26min
Private Thoughts
A sudden telepathic connection pushes an unhappy woman into the arms of her brother-in-law.
Written by Mary McDonnell.
Performed by Kimberly Chatterjee, Adrián Burke, Brandon Zelman, Ryan Karels, Amy Warren, and Mary McDonnell.
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Mar 11, 2021 • 31min
Caligula the God
CONTENT WARNING: This episode includes very strong language, and descriptions of sexual acts. It is for adults only, and not intended for children.
An ambitious Roman senator is ready to sacrifice anything for his career, when the emperor Caligula declares himself a living god.
Written by Louis Kornfeld.
Performed by Richie Moriarty, Joseph Medeiros, Michael Cumpsty, Danielle Delgado, Margo Seibert, Jake Hart, and Louis Kornfeld.
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Feb 25, 2021 • 33min
CrossBread
Back in 2015, twin brother and sister Josh and Joan Burns formed CrossBread, the hugely successful Christian Rap duo from Boronia in Melbourne's outer suburbs. This is their story.
For this episode, we’re featuring another podcast, CrossBread from ABC Radio. You can hear the whole series on their website, or wherever you listen to podcasts.
And after the story, we’ll talk with writer Declan Fay about the making of the series.
CrossBread from ABC Radio
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Feb 11, 2021 • 29min
Shadow of the Hum
The hardest thing about living in a post-apocalypse is the loneliness. But what you do to cope could make things worse.
This story is the third in the “Hum” series. If you haven’t heard them already, please go listen to After the Hum and Into the Hum first.
Written by Chris Kipiniak.
Performed by James Dwyer, Michael Cullen, Chris Kipiniak, Jessica Morgan, Marisa Brau, Suzanne Toren, and Russell G. Jones.
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Jan 28, 2021 • 28min
Love in Hollywood
An unexpected chance to be on a reality show lands Cat in a bizarre love triangle. As the story takes on a life of its own, her TV dreams devolve into a real-life nightmare.
Written by Megan Stein. Performed by Rebecca Robles, Louis Kornfeld, Megan Stein, Michael Cruz Kayne, Chris Cafero, and Daniel Hubbard.
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Jan 14, 2021 • 26min
Gods and Mortals
When a group of misfit college students learn that their new roleplaying game affects the real world, opportunities abound. But there are consequences.
Written by Timothy Cooper.
Performed by Mark Gessner, Tallie Medel, Woody Fu, Ariel Gitlin, and Ed Herbstman.
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Dec 17, 2020 • 28min
Remember the Lakehouse
It’s been five years since her stroke, and Ann is still struggling to make new memories. But an ancient technique might be the key she needs to put her life back together.
Written by Louis Kornfeld.
Performed by Ann Carr, Dennis Pacheco, Amy Warren, Jake Smith, Liz Noth, Megan Stein, Timothy Cooper and Louis Kornfeld.
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Dec 3, 2020 • 24min
Santa's Nine
Two best friends are part of a Christmas Eve Bitcoin heist, but things don’t go according to plan.
Written by Anthony Del Col.
Performed by Alex Dickson, Alex Song-Xia, Matt Jones, John Doman, and Sophie Yalkezian.
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Nov 19, 2020 • 20min
Appearances
Appearances is “an audio mind trip about an Iranian-American woman, the family she carries around in her head, and the family that she wants to have.” It’s a wonderful new 10-part series from producer Sharon Mashihi, Mermaid Palace, and Radiotopia.
For this episode, we’re playing the series Prologue. If you like what you hear, please go check out the whole series! You can find it here:
https://mermaidpalace.org/appearances
Or by searching for “Appearances” in your favorite podcast app.
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Nov 5, 2020 • 30min
Salamanca
A college student studying abroad learns about a romantic legend in Spain, but gets carried away trying to make it come true.
Written by David Deblinger.
Performed by David Deblinger, Eli Gelb, Maria Fontanals, Luis Carlos de La Lombana, Mercedes Clavel and Israel Ruiz.
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