The Truth
The Truth
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THE TRUTH makes movies for your ears. They're short stories that are sometimes dark, sometimes funny, and always intriguing. Every story is different, but they all take you to unexpected places using only sound. If you're new, some good starting places are: Silvia's Blood, That's Democracy, Moon Graffiti, Tape Delay, or whatever's most recent. Listening with headphones is encouraged! We're a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX.
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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best The Truth episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to The 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 The Truth episode by adding your comments to the episode page.
Tape Delay
The Truth
04/25/12 • 15 min
The recording doesn't lie. Performed by Ed Herbstman & Tami Sagher, with Libby Geroge & Christian Paluck. Produced by Jonathan Mitchell, written by Jonathan Mitchell, Ed Herbstman, & Melanie Hoopes. Originally produced for This American Life. Production advisors: Peter Clowney & Kerrie Hillman. Special thanks: Ira Glass, Lisa Pollack, Jonathan Menjivar, and Chris Bannon. Recorded at WNYC, KCRW, Magnet Theater, and on location in New York City.
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Moon Graffiti
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02/11/12 • 16 min
Episode #1: Moon Graffiti. In our pilot episode, we imagine what may have happened if the Apollo 11 mission ended in tragedy. Featuring performances by Matt Evans, Ed Herbsman, and John Ottavino. Inspired by a real contingency speech written in 1969 by William Safire for Richard Nixon titled “In Event of Moon Disaster."
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Danslang
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04/07/22 • 30 min
The kids at Newlin High have invented their own complex and growing language. Can a visiting linguist study and preserve it before the principal wipes it out for good?
Written by Hunter Nelson
Performed by Will Hines, Connor Ratliff, Alise Morales, John Trowbridge, Hunter Nelson, Amy Warren, Randy McKay. Woody Fu, Kelly Letourneau, Mary McDonnell, and Nikki Thomas.
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Eat Cake
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02/14/12 • 13 min
Can coconut cake + random phone calls = love? Find out, when these two Valentine's Day traditions collide.
Produced by Jonathan Mitchell
Edited by Hillary Frank
Performed by Eliza Skinner, Birch Harms, and Curtis Gwinn
Additional voices: Pat Etchill, Jennifer Geller, Hillary Frank, and Jonathan Mitchell
Music by Jonathan Mitchell
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The Truth 10th Anniversary Special
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02/11/22 • 28 min
The Truth is 10 years old today! And to celebrate, we’re talking to a few of our listeners about their favorite episodes. If you’re new to the show, this is a good place to start!
The recommended episodes are:
Tape Delay
Possible Side Effects
Rideshare
Fish Girl
You’re Not Alone
Help us choose the BEST TRUTH STORY OF ALL TIME!
Go to radiotopia.fm/truth10 to vote.
Voting is open now but you don't have long,
The final round of the bracket will close on February 17th.
We will announce the winner on our next episode of The Truth.
Go to radiotopia.fm/truth10 to vote.
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What About Ruth?
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03/10/22 • 30 min
It’s March of 2020 and Haviland is desperately trying to make herself useful, but her parents just want her to stay safe. Against their wishes, she visits Ruth, a neighbor struggling with dementia.
Written by India Kotis
Performed by: Amara Leonard, Maggie Pistner, Rachel Botchan, Kelly Letourneau, Mark Gessner, Julia Kelly and Brian Morabito.
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Thankless
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04/21/22 • 27 min
To help her sick mother, Abigail needs to ask for help from her brother, a conspiracy-peddling radio host.
Written by Louis Kornfeld
Performed by Monica Wyche, PJ Sosko, Jamie Newell, Max Brand, Louis Kornfeld, Alexis Lambright, Brian Morabito, Evan Barden, Liz Leimkuhler, and T.J. Mannix.
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About the Pond
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03/24/22 • 31 min
Emmy’s a chef; her twin brother Ross is an aspiring vegetable influencer. All they want is total culinary dominance—but a swiftly growing pond is ruining phase 1 of their five-year plan.
Written by MJ Halberstadt
Performed by: Michael Delisle, Katie Hartman, Jimmy O’Connell, Mickey Rodgers, Abby Royle, Leonardo McCloskey Feller, and Momo McCloskey Feller.
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Fruit of Knowledge
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10/28/21 • 22 min
A year after their father’s death, three siblings find a tree growing directly out of their father’s grave, bearing fruit and an unbelievable family secret.
Written by Grant Cohen.
Performed by Anthony Franqui, Sharina Martin, Corin Wells, Craig Scott, Jennifer Fouche, Neil Tyrone Pritchard, and Franklin Ojeda Smith.
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FAQ
How many episodes does The Truth have?
The Truth currently has 195 episodes available.
What topics does The Truth cover?
The podcast is about Fiction and Podcasts.
What is the most popular episode on The Truth?
The episode title 'Moon Graffiti' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on The Truth?
The average episode length on The Truth is 22 minutes.
How often are episodes of The Truth released?
Episodes of The Truth are typically released every 14 days.
When was the first episode of The Truth?
The first episode of The Truth was released on Feb 11, 2012.
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