Post-Truth
Unresolved Productions
America's history, distorted. A nation built on stories - some true, some rewritten, some entirely false.
For centuries, America has wrestled with the truth—shaping, distorting, and, at times, outright fabricating it to fit political agendas, fuel wars, and create heroes. But in the digital age, where misinformation spreads faster than ever, the very concept of truth itself is unraveling. Post-Truth (formerly Hoax) is a deep dive into the history of deception in America, from the founding myths that shaped the nation to the modern forces that have turned fact into fiction. Each episode dissects a moment in history where the signal was lost, truth was distorted, and reality became negotiable.
For centuries, America has wrestled with the truth—shaping, distorting, and, at times, outright fabricating it to fit political agendas, fuel wars, and create heroes. But in the digital age, where misinformation spreads faster than ever, the very concept of truth itself is unraveling. Post-Truth (formerly Hoax) is a deep dive into the history of deception in America, from the founding myths that shaped the nation to the modern forces that have turned fact into fiction. Each episode dissects a moment in history where the signal was lost, truth was distorted, and reality became negotiable.
1 Listener
All episodes
Best episodes
Seasons
Top 10 Post-Truth Episodes
Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Post-Truth episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Post-Truth for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite Post-Truth episode by adding your comments to the episode page.
Threatin
Post-Truth
11/18/18 • 71 min
In the summer of 2018, three musicians - guitarist Joe Prunera, bassist Gavin Carney, and drummer Dane Davis - responded to audition requests from a Los Angeles talent agency. All three ended up joining an up-and-coming band named Threatin, fronted by a mysterious young man calling himself "Jered Threatin." They were hired on to provide Jered a backing band on an upcoming tour, which would take them into Europe during November of 2018. However, as the tour began, these three young men realized that they had signed onto something that was not as it seemed. As the tour progressed, and they realized nobody was coming to see them play, they began to understand that they were witnessing one of the most bizarre stories of the year unfold in real time... Written, hosted, and produced by Micheal Whelan Podcast logo image courtesy of Jaak Horn Learn more about the podcast at unresolved.me If you would like to consider supporting this podcast and others, consider heading to patreon.com/unresolvedpod Music Credits PCIII - "Write Hear Right Now" Threatin - "Living Is Dying" How the Night Came - "IV - C6H807" Chris Zabriskie - "Divider" Mystery Mammal - "All Your Organs Get A Laugh" ROZKOL - "Stay Quiet" DR "Afanassij Iwanowitsch Towstogub and His Wife Pulcherija Iwanowna Towstagubicha - Part 2" The Gateless Gate - "The Idea of North" Krackatoa - "Long White Cloud"
1 Listener
The Con Queen of Hollywood
Post-Truth
04/19/20 • 30 min
This is an episode of my other podcast, Unresolved, which is dealing with Hoax-like material this week. While I'm not quite ready to start the new season of Hoax, I can confirm that it is coming soon, and hopefully this will help tide you over until then.
Learn more about this podcast at http://unresolved.me
Learn more about this podcast at http://unresolved.me
1 Listener
[INCOMING TRANSMISSION]
Post-Truth
02/19/25 • 3 min
Truth isn't dead - it's been rewritten.
A corrupted broadcast. A signal breaking apart. An urgent message struggling to get through. Post-Truth is a new podcast that uncovers the moments in American history when facts were distorted, reality was rewritten, and the truth became negotiable. From the first great American myth to deepfakes and the AI-driven war on reality, this is the story of how we lost the signal—and what happens next.
A corrupted broadcast. A signal breaking apart. An urgent message struggling to get through. Post-Truth is a new podcast that uncovers the moments in American history when facts were distorted, reality was rewritten, and the truth became negotiable. From the first great American myth to deepfakes and the AI-driven war on reality, this is the story of how we lost the signal—and what happens next.
Jimmy's World
Post-Truth
04/01/18 • 65 min
In the September 28th, 1980 issue of the Washington Post, readers were greeted by the horrifying artwork of a story titled "Jimmy's World." The story had the subtitle "8-Year-Old Heroin Addict Lives for a Fix." Needless to say, this story made same waves throughout the nation. Over the next six months, the author of the piece - a 26-year-old reporter named Janet Cooke - found herself at the center of one of the largest journalism scandals of all-time...
Introduction
Post-Truth
03/01/18 • 5 min
What is a hoax? It is often used alongside phrases such as "conspiracy theory" or "urban legend," but a hoax is a purposeful deception meant to fool several people.
This podcast will dive into a select number of infamous hoaxes, exploring not only the people involved, but the consequences that followed.
To learn more, you can follow the podcast on the following social media links:
https://www.facebook.com/hoaxpod
https://www.twitter.com/hoaxpod
Podcast logo/image courtesy of Jaak Horn
This podcast will dive into a select number of infamous hoaxes, exploring not only the people involved, but the consequences that followed.
To learn more, you can follow the podcast on the following social media links:
https://www.facebook.com/hoaxpod
https://www.twitter.com/hoaxpod
Podcast logo/image courtesy of Jaak Horn
The Wolfs
Post-Truth
11/04/18 • 50 min
In the mid-2000's, a mysterious Russian couple forged the perfect crime... and ended up on the FBI's Most Wanted List... where they remain to this day.
Operation Mincemeat
Post-Truth
10/21/18 • 49 min
In the midst of World War Two, an operation was planned: to take a dead body, give it a new identity, and use it to deceive the Germans. However, finding a suitable corpse would prove tricky... and fooling the Germans, even more so.
Kevin Hart
Post-Truth
05/06/18 • 45 min
On February 1st, 2008, Fernley High School student Kevin Hart held an assembly in his school's gymnasium. Kevin, the school's star football player, seemed to be the area's first major collegiate recruit. In this assembly, Kevin made the public decision to attend the University of California-Berkeley.
Unfortunately for everyone involved, there was no scholarship offer from Cal... or any other school. And Kevin was well-aware of that.
Unfortunately for everyone involved, there was no scholarship offer from Cal... or any other school. And Kevin was well-aware of that.
Church Of Bleach
Post-Truth
04/22/18 • 62 min
In 2010, the Genesis II Church Of Health And Healing originated from southern California. Since then, the Church has grown to include thousands of members, all of whom tout their "sacrament" - a chemical named MMS - as the cure to all of humanity's ails. They say that it will cure cancer, AIDS, malaria, Alzhimer's, and even Autism. However, others have a name for this chemical solution: bleach.
Show more best episodes
Show more best episodes
FAQ
How many episodes does Post-Truth have?
Post-Truth currently has 15 episodes available.
What topics does Post-Truth cover?
The podcast is about Society & Culture, History and Podcasts.
What is the most popular episode on Post-Truth?
The episode title 'The Con Queen of Hollywood' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Post-Truth?
The average episode length on Post-Truth is 41 minutes.
How often are episodes of Post-Truth released?
Episodes of Post-Truth are typically released every 14 days.
When was the first episode of Post-Truth?
The first episode of Post-Truth was released on Mar 1, 2018.
Show more FAQ
Show more FAQ