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The grandson of a world-renowned art gallery owner falls in love with a performance artist. But when her performance piece... more

The grandson of a world-renowned art gallery owner falls in love with a performance artist. But when her performance piece... more

The grandson of a world-renowned art gallery owner falls in love with a performance artist. But when her performance piece... more

When Jen gets an instruction manual specifically written for her boyfriend, she uses it to help both him … and... more

A mechanic with a gambling problem has a chance to get out of debt by restoring his bookie’s vintage car.... more

Welcome to the 18th Annual Heat Meet, where hot sauce enthusiasts from all over the world gather to talk shop,... more

We’re taking a break right now, and we’ll be back in May with all new stories. But in the meantime,... more

We’re taking a break right now, and we’ll be back in May with all new stories. But in the meantime,... more

For this episode, we’re re-releasing a story from 2013 called Tough Crowd, about a stand-up comic competing with a speed-date... more

We’re taking a break right now, and we’ll be back in May with all new stories. But in the meantime,... more

A disenchanted mall Santa gets a surprise gift from SantaCon. This story was originally released in 2017. It was written by... more

Long-running late-night talk show “Still On” just got a new host. He’s young, innovative… and cursed. Written by Hunter Nelson Performed by... more

You know the story: back in high school, a jock and a nerd switched bodies. Except now it's ten years... more

Mark thinks he's unworthy of his wife's affection. At least, that's what the voices in his head keep saying.... Written by... more

On a theme park ride dedicated to a sci-fi mega-franchise, a man meets a superfan whose love of fantasy is... more

There are a million things rock star Melanie Miles would like to have done differently. And a visit to a... more

While housesitting for her crush, Sienna finds his journal. But reading it uncovers a little more than she—or her best... more

Jonah’s been swallowed by the whale, and he isn’t sure why. But as he prays to God for answers, a... more

From PRX Productions and The Truth, Newts! is a surf rock audio drama about the end of the world. The... more

To help her sick mother, Abigail needs to ask for help from her brother, a conspiracy-peddling radio host. Written by Louis... more

The kids at Newlin High have invented their own complex and growing language. Can a visiting linguist study and preserve... more

Emmy’s a chef; her twin brother Ross is an aspiring vegetable influencer. All they want is total culinary dominance—but a... more

It’s March of 2020 and Haviland is desperately trying to make herself useful, but her parents just want her to... more

We asked listeners for the best Truth story of all time. You answered. As part of Radiotopia’s Making Trouble week,... more

The Truth is 10 years old today! And to celebrate, we’re talking to a few of our listeners about their... more

It’s not easy being a perfect dad. Especially when your son has some notes about the performance. Written by Louis Kornfeld. Performed by... more

Hayley meets a nice man. Could the universe be giving her a break? Nope, it’s still against her. Written by Mary... more

It’s 1978, and the world’s most famous magician wants to show you the true wonders of the universe. Written by Jonathan... more

It's the first day of eighth grade, and God's got a crush on Noa. For this episode of The Truth, we’re... more

A celebrity look-alike is trying to break away from his famous face and be taken seriously on his own. ... more

In our fifth story from the post-apocalyptic world of the Hum, Huck is held captive in the compound while Inez... more

A year after their father’s death, three siblings find a tree growing directly out of their father’s grave, bearing fruit... more

A fed up fairy godmother decides to grant justice instead of wishes. Written by Mary McDonnell. Performed by Blanche Ames, Lida Darmian,... more

Matilda is selling artificial limbs at a call center, phoning random people in search of a sale. She wasn’t expecting... more

A down-on-his-luck teacher meets an alien. And suddenly the world wants to know what he has to say. Written by Louis... more

An eight year old finds a stronger bond with the narrator of her favorite nature documentary than with any of... more

In the fourth episode in “The Hum” series, Milly and Kaitlin finally find a community of people where they can... more

A woman thinks the universe is plotting against her. And she’s right. It is. Written by Mary McDonnell. Performed by Mary McDonnell,... more

On this special episode, we share some of our favorite outtakes, go behind the scenes of The Truth, hear from... more

Liz can work a crowd. But can she read the room? Written by Chris Kipiniak. Performed by Sue Galloway, Sarah Mollo-Christensen, Brian... more

CONTENT WARNING: This episode includes descriptions of sexual acts, and an anti-semitic attack. Two grieving friends hope for a miracle. Neither... more

The latest TikTok challenge seemed fun - until the people started disappearing. Written by Mary McDonnell. Performed by Jacob Cornell, Glo Tavarez,... more

A widower loses his horse and searches for something new to love. Written by Roney. Performed by Austin Pendleton, Josh Perilo, Tallie... more

A sudden telepathic connection pushes an unhappy woman into the arms of her brother-in-law. Written by Mary McDonnell. Performed by Kimberly Chatterjee,... more

CONTENT WARNING: This episode includes very strong language, and descriptions of sexual acts. It is for adults only, and not... more

Back in 2015, twin brother and sister Josh and Joan Burns formed CrossBread, the hugely successful Christian Rap duo from... more

The hardest thing about living in a post-apocalypse is the loneliness. But what you do to cope could make things... more

An unexpected chance to be on a reality show lands Cat in a bizarre love triangle. As the story takes... more

When a group of misfit college students learn that their new roleplaying game affects the real world, opportunities abound. But... more

It’s been five years since her stroke, and Ann is still struggling to make new memories. But an ancient... more

Two best friends are part of a Christmas Eve Bitcoin heist, but things don’t go according to plan. Written by Anthony... more

Appearances is “an audio mind trip about an Iranian-American woman, the family she carries around in her head, and the... more

A college student studying abroad learns about a romantic legend in Spain, but gets carried away trying to make it... more

A suburban mom discovers a sinister conspiracy at her local hair salon. Written by Mary McDonnell. Performed by Alex Dickson,... more

A mountain climbing couple gets caught in an avalanche. Will they survive? Will their relationship? Oh, and also—they’re not alone. Written... more

When a sitcom star is contacted by his long-lost relatives, he discovers that gaining a new family is a lot... more

When the sky itself becomes deadly, survival depends on how much you can trust strangers. Written by Louis Kornfeld. Performed by Michael... more

In a post-apocalyptic world, a young woman faces her fears of the outside world in order to save her sister. Written... more

When two actors on different coasts show up to a mysterious voiceover audition, a sadistic director keeps making things weirder. Written by... more

A virtual reality company can send you anywhere in the world from the comfort of your own home. So when... more

A woman gets trapped in an inter-dimensional game show. To leave, she must win the game by figuring out: what... more

When an artificial intelligence grad student becomes a finalist for a big robotics award, her empathic AI robot starts calling... more

The Truth was live at On Air Fest in March 2020, with a performance of “The Hilly Earth Society” followed... more

A new app allows you to earn real money just by participating in social events. But what the events are—and... more

A woman paid to ruin weddings decides instead to help a groom salvage his… and finds love along the way. Written... more

When Kyra gets Beth an “enhanced emotional support” dog to help her get over her recent funk, the gift goes... more

A son tries to make contact with his dad deteriorating in the throes of dementia. He makes new connections and... more

After three friends make a mysterious yet simple choice, they must make sense of the inconceivable results. Written by Davy Gardner Performed... more

Eddie Doyle is being targeted by bots that are getting smarter all the time. Written by Louis Kornfeld Performed by Tom Ligon,... more

It’s difficult to convey who you are in a two-dimensional dating profile. So a brand new dating service brings you... more

Atlantic Flight 702 has disappeared mid-flight between London and New York. Kaitlin Le, a college student whose twin brother vanished... more

If you want to get from point A to point B, teleportation sounds like a good idea. But if you... more

Get to know our associate producer Cara Ehlenfeldt, and hear outtakes from the past year of The Truth. Make your mark.... more

Eve, Jay, and Michael used to be close friends until life moved them in different directions. They are brought together... more

Rory, an influencer with over 2 million followers, discovers she has the incredible ability to rewrite history through social media.... more

Down in the dusty crypt of The Truth, we uncover the remains of two haunting stories. In the first, a... more

The mysterious founder and CEO of a tech company is about to tell the world the secret of his latest... more

Tony's always had a hard time reading the room. But then a mysterious man tells him about a podcast that... more

After helping a woman on a subway platform, a busker discovers that her ukulele has a strange power. Written by Rachel... more

A woman walks, baby strapped to her chest, through the streets of Fitzroy and Carlton. As she walks, she notices... more

Joanna thought she was prepared for her new baby. But the baby has plans of her own. Written by Marina Tempelsman Performed... more

Our story was inspired by a real contingency speech written in 1969 by William Safire for Richard Nixon titled “In... more

A psychology student must clear her name using the power of persuasion. Written by Mary McDonnell. Performed by Kimberly Chatterjee, Jeff Wucher,... more

For today’s episode, we’re featuring an episode from another podcast: The Shadows. Kaitlin Prest, creator and host of the Prix-Italia winner... more

Questions are answered and blood is spilled backstage at the 15th Annual Octane Awards. Performed by Chris Cafero, Eli James, Damon... more

The walls close in on Evan, and new revelations shed light on the short, sad career of Wesley Stern. Performed by... more

Clues, conspiracy, and cutting-edge Swedish fitness technology await Evan at the Straffmotor Showroom. Performed by Chris Cafero, Marina Gasparyan, Johan Matton,... more

Evan’s great body and surprisingly decent brain team up to investigate rumors and strange goings-on on the set of... more

Evan is the most sought after personal trainer in Hollywood. His brain has always been good at bodies. But can... more

When a lawyer (Jo Firestone) attends her 20th high school reunion, a former classmate mistakes her for another person, and... more

Kate finally talks to that cute guy at the bowling alley, and he even asks her out on a date.... more

After her husband goes missing while on a tour of Ellsworth Caverns, a woman seeks to uncover the secret of... more

A modern day hero awakes from a Curse, And looks for adventure. Oh! And there’s verse! Written by Mary McDonnell. Performed by... more

It's bad enough that Alice and Mort find themselves in their late 50s with no jobs, and ruinous medical debt.... more

In this special episode, Jonathan Mitchell and Davy Gardner answer listener questions, and talk about how the show is made. "Commitment"... more

After a humiliating defeat, an MMA fighter is eager for a rematch. But will the haunting memories of her loss... more

After murdering an annoying customer in a moment of rage, Meg must finish her bakery shift and destroy the corpse... more

A reality tv producer travels to a small Texas town to find a man who can perform miracles. But there’s... more

“Notes from the Network” As a storm rages outside, a visit from the head of the network complicates Erica's big story... more

“Young Man, You're Doing Fine” Erica interviews Bruce. Is she getting to the truth of his story? Or just helping a... more

“Breaking In” Meet Erica. She’s an aspiring journalist who enjoys squatting in vacant Montauk homes during the off season. And on... more

“Banished to the Hamptons” After being accused of sexual harassment live on air, television host Bruce Alvarez retreats to the... more

Meet Louis, a can of generic cola. For this special bonus episode of The Truth, we’re introducing you not only... more

Explore Wonderworld, U.S.A., where the fun and the mental are fundamental! Featuring stories by Chris Kipiniak, Becca Schall, Louis Kornfeld, Lila... more

A girl finds an unlikely friend in a porcupine puffer fish. Written by Becca Schall, produced by Jonathan Mitchell. Performed by Bee... more

In 1993, a young boy named Jesse Eisenberg wrote a fan letter to an NBA star that would change the... more

Two stories: What if there were an app for blind people that could describe to them what they can’t see?... more

When you inherit a parrot with a past, you never know what you might hear. Written by Lila Newman and... more

How far is too far in the fight for Truth, Justice, and the American Way? This episode asks some serious... more

A couple tries to make a break, without the future getting in their way. Performed by Chris Henry Coffey and Jenny... more

Some people are just too interesting to be left alone. Written by Louis Kornfeld and produced by Jonathan Mitchell. Performed by... more

Ordering a rideshare seems like a safe choice. But really, it's just getting into a stranger's car. Performed by Dana Kaplan-Angle,... more

The end of the world didn't scare them. They were nuclear launch officers, that's their job. What scared them was... more

A couple moves into a Co-op apartment that becomes more than they bargained for. Performed by Hannah Chase, Dennis Pacheco, Amy... more

An investigation into the origins of the Polybius legend leads to Bobby, who claims the game was responsible for his... more

A disenchanted mall Santa gets a surprise gift from SantaCon. Written by Louis Kornfeld, produced by Jonathan Mitchell. Performed by Tom Ligon,... more

Everything would be fine if everyone would just listen. Written by Chris Kipiniak, and produced by Jonathan Mitchell. Performed by Abby Royle,... more

It’s a show of mystery, fun, and bad memories! Written by Davy Gardner, produced by Jonathan Mitchell and Kerry Kastin.

What if a device could tell you exactly how satisfied you’d be with any decision? What if you could carry... more

Maybe a hug really can be magic. Maybe. Performed by Austin Pendleton, April Matthis, and Jenny Lee Mitchell. Written by Louis Kornfeld... more

A cryogenically-frozen man is revived in the future, to a world that is not quite what he expected. Written by Eric... more

Intestilax is a miracle cure for stomach pains. But be careful: it may have side effects. Written by Casper Kelly, and... more

Imagine a near future where media influencers are sent to an internment camp. This episode was made in collaboration with... more

The voice of a cartoon boy takes a shot at live action. Starring Erica Schroeder as Betsy and Happy Louie.... more

On the island of Thassos grows a very rare variety of the Lotus flower, Nymphaea Anamnesis. If you drink its... more

Spring is in the air and so are the bees. To celebrate, we made this collection of comedy sketches! Learn... more

What will they find? Performed by Rebecca Robles and Louis Kornfeld. Story by Louis Kornfeld, produced by Jonathan Mitchell. Recorded... more

A subway ride becomes divinely dangerous. With Joanna Hausmann as Alice and T.J. Mannix as God. Written by Sarah Siskind with... more

A submarine crew goes deeper than they thought possible. Written by Louis Kornfeld and Chris Kipiniak. Performed by Gregory Jones,... more

Shopping can make you work up a thirst. Performed by Lauren Adams and Peter Grosz, written by Casper Kelly, and... more

A man mysteriously transports himself into the body of a prison inmate. Performed by Khalil Kain and Craig muMs Grant,... more

An elf named Spark has just been promoted to the "Naughty or Nice" division of Santa's workshop. But when he... more

A (fictional) Director's Commentary from the (fictional) short film that inspired the (fictional) big budget feature romantic comedy "Then I... more

A mixtape made especially for you, with five short comedy sketches produced by The Truth. Featuring performances by Scott Adsit,... more

Dan's college roommate won't stop talking. Even when he's asleep. Performed by Brian Miskell and Mark Gessner, with Lusia Strus... more

A new short film has been made based on our story "That's Democracy", and to celebrate we produced this documentary... more

A mysterious man appears in the barn of an elderly Irish couple. This story was commissioned by RTE's Drama on... more

Three men are stranded in a lifeboat. Adapted from a short story by Diane Cook, our adaptation is by Diana... more

Two stories: A blind man gets a Seeing Eye App, and a personal GPS gets really personal. With performances by... more

Everyone thought you were missing, maybe even dead. And now you’re back. Performed by Ed Herbstman, Ben Jones, Christian Paluck, Chet... more

Where's your costume? Dressing up is the best part of these things! Performed by Matt Antonucci and Angela DeManti, with... more

Greetings, souls of the damned! This story is about a young woman who always looked up to her older sister,... more

No one knows what it is, or why we can't see it. All we know is that without it, the... more

Are you hearing voices? You're not alone. Performed by Christian Paluck, Carly Monardo, Tom Stephens, Louis Kornfeld, Jon Keller, Kerry... more

You're having a stroke. Performed by Ann Carr, Louis Kornfeld, and Amy Warren. Written by Louis Kornfeld, and produced by... more

It's the Age of Leisure, and keeping it that way is a full time job. Performed by Peter McNerney, Dave... more

The recording doesn't lie. Performed by Ed Herbstman and Tami Sagher, with Libby George and Christian Paluck. It was produced... more

A girl is lost and can't find her mom. Why won't anyone help her? Performed by Bee Herbstman, Melanie Hoopes,... more

Hoping the dream date never ends... until it doesn’t. Performed by Adam Wade, Chrissie Gruebel, and Dan Fairall. Written by... more

A hoarder's daughter digs through the past. Performed by Amy Warren, Armando Diaz, Jackie Hoffman, Louis Kornfeld, and Noel Dinneen.... more

An accidental love story. Performed by Chet Siegel and Peter McNerney, with Willy Appelman, Louis Kornfeld, Lauren Ashley Smith, Sebastian... more

Who knows... maybe it's true. Written by Diane McCorry. Performed by Phoebe Tyers and Dennis Pacheco, with Nick Mykins, T.J.... more

An elf gets a new job in the Naughty or Nice division of Santa's workshop. This story was commissioned by... more

Edgar Allen Poe's death has always been shrouded in mystery. In this episode, we imagine what may have happened. It... more

Based on Philip K. Dick's short story "Upon the Dull Earth," originally published in 1954. Performed by Andy Moskowitz, Rebecca... more

A psychic love story. Performed by Alex Marino, Christina Dabney, Blanche Ames, and T.J. Mannix. Written by Louis Kornfeld, and... more

A teacher gives his students lesson about democracy that they'll never forget. Performed by Peter McNerney, Russ Armstrong, Alexis Lambright,... more

45 years ago this week, Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin landed on the Moon. To commemorate, we're sharing our pilot... more

A game of Dungeons and Dragons is thrown into chaos. Peformed by Elana Fishbein, Jon Bander, Justin Moran, and Matt... more