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True Tales of the Illuminati

True Tales of the Illuminati

Max Kreisky, Katherine Cargill, Eric Trageser

True Tales of the Illuminati is about conspiracies. Ah, yes, conspiracies--where the strings of history are carefully pulled from behind the scenes to dance for the powerful like a puppet. In True Tales, the powerful are less puppet-masters and more... finger puppet-masters. At best. Promoted from the Department of Cover-Ups to Direct Action, Deputy Head Underboss Rebecca and her crew of hapless idiots intrigue, scheme, and stab their way into ruining every Illuminati conspiracy. Supervisors hastily deploy staff to cover mishaps, suddenly and inexplicably lose interest in the projects they proposed, and hand down endlessly diverse and contradictory demands. The result is an absurdist, farcical office comedy where going to work involves collecting thousands of birds and creating an elaborate snake-based series of traps. Why? Well, if you want to know the Illuminati's Secret Occult Knowledge, you'll just have to listen. Illuminati, Ollominoto!
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True Tales of the Illuminati - A Day at the Library

A Day at the Library

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08/08/21 • 23 min

Help us make Season 2!

Beck, Jackie and Ishmael must track down a vital piece of Illuminati knowledge at the Library of Constantinople.

We’re back! Welcome to the first of three mini-episodes that we’re releasing to promote our crowdfund to make season 2! You can find out more here https://igg.me/at/truetalesteam.

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True Tales of the Illuminati - For the Chop

For the Chop

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10/08/21 • 31 min

We did it!

We've hit our fundraising goal and that means that we get to share our final - and best- minisode with you! Please enjoy Beth Crane's For the Chop ------------------------------------------------------------------- Beck and co find themselves in the court of Henry VIII, and, tasked with out-maneuvering his divine right of kings, hatch a plan to plant a cuckoo's egg right in the King's nest.

Meanwhile, Ishmael trains his new intern, Dal hisses advice into the King's ear, Queen Jane tries to escape her fate and Jackie finds herself consumed by jealousy.

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Beck - Chloe Zwaicher Jackie - Julie Snyder Ishmael - Noel Naczi King Henry - Brice Stratford Queen Jane - Beth Crane

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True Tales of the Illuminati - S2E2 - NUCLEAR OPTION

S2E2 - NUCLEAR OPTION

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05/04/22 • 42 min

“You’re making me hate the moon!”

Jackie searches for the perfect rock. Astronauts tussle. Dal learns how a radio works. Ishmael eats a sandwich.

CW: deadly workplace situations, things from scripture Special thanks to Beth Crane!

Transcripts here Find cast info, links and transcripts at truetalesteam.com, or follow us on twitter for more illuminati content @truetalesteam

Promo this episode was for Crowley Time, a sketch comedy podcast, featuring characters and messages in bottles plucked from unknown shores, written and performed by Tom Crowley. You can find out more here

CAST Chloe Zwaicher was Beck Julie Snyder was Jackie Noel Naczi was Ishmael Meredith Gulley was Dal John Serpico was the Chief Dennis Bruno was the Memo Marc Campasano was Werner Von Braun Salvatore Fabbiano was Twobrick Dennis Bruno was Neil Armstrong Alex Roy was Buzz Aldrin And Mike Giordano was Michael Collins

CREW Written by Max Kreisky, Katherine Cargill and Eric Trageser Sound design by Hedley Knights and Beth Crane Directed and Produced by Max Kreisky Logo Design by Tom Crowley Theme by Arnie Parrot Recorded at The Bridge Sound and Stage in Somerville, Massachusetts

Special thanks to Managers of Stretch’s Billiards Beth Crane, Jess Pfohl and Jonathan Kreisky

Phony Executive Producers Nick Krasney Denise Grenier Alex Hensley Laura Isham Mariclair Bennet Steven Rutkowsi And Lilit Penrod made this show possible, and for this their likenesses will be carved into the face of the moon itself. Real small. But they’re up there!

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True Tales of the Illuminati - S2E3 - COLD READ

S2E3 - COLD READ

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05/18/22 • 55 min

“How was this guy not already in the illuminati?”

Jay Gatsby takes it on the arches. Beck prevents a catastrophic leak. Dal fights mirrors. The Pen decides what’s marketable. The Chief reads Dune.

Cw: deadly workplace situations, heavy references to the Kubrick filmography

Special thanks to Beth Crane!

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Find cast info, links and transcripts at truetalesteam.com, or follow us on twitter for more illuminati content @truetalesteam

CAST Chloe Zwaicher was Beck Julie Snyder was Jackie Noel Naczi was Ishmael Meredith Gulley was Dal John Serpico was the Chief Dennis Bruno was the Memo Marc Campasano was Werner Von Braun Ramy Abdelghani was Stanley Kubrick’s perfectly imitated voice Salvatore Fabbiano was Twobrick Stuart Licht was The Pen And Eric Trageser was Jay Gatsby

CREW Written by Max Kreisky, Katherine Cargill and Eric Trageser Sound design by Hedley Knights and Beth Crane Directed and Produced by Max Kreisky Logo Design by Tom Crowley Theme by Arnie Parrot Recorded at The Bridge Sound and Stage in Somerville, Massachusetts

Special thanks to Violent Apes Beth Crane, Jess Pfohl and Jonathan Kreisky. We hope they feel incredible.

Phony Executive Producers Nick Krasney Denise Grenier Alex Hensley Laura Isham Mariclair Bennet Steven Rutkowsi And Lilit Penrod made this show possible, and for this history will be quietly rewritten with them as the victors

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True Tales of the Illuminati - Kakos Industries Trailer

Kakos Industries Trailer

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03/09/22 • 3 min

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True Tales of the Illuminati - The Quibblerman Conundrum

The Quibblerman Conundrum

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03/30/24 • 27 min

Welcome to our final, celebratory minisode! We made it! Season 3 is happening! Let's celebrate with this episode, wherin the gang must race against time before a brilliant scientific mind unravels the secrets of the Illuminati!

This episode was written by and guest stars Tom Crowley. You can find more of his work over at Wooden Overcoats, Victoriocity, and Crowley Time, With Me, Tom Crowley amongst many, many others.

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True Tales of the Illuminati - S2E1 - MOON SHOT

S2E1 - MOON SHOT

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04/20/22 • -1 min

“I’m tired of consulting on films, I hunger for god-humiliation!

Dal’s moon landing suffers delays. Ishmael finds the perfect double. Jackie becomes an artist. Beck acquires nuclear weapons. Von Braun vows to spit in the face of god. CW: deadly workplace situations, really oblique allusions to MKULTRA

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Find cast info, links and transcripts at truetalesteam.com, or follow us on twitter for more illuminati content @truetalesteam

Promo this episode was for Neoscum, a narrative comedy podcast featuring five Chicago improvisers antagonizing their way through the roleplaying classic, Shadowrun. Find out more here

CAST Salvatore Fabbiano was Twobrick Dennis Bruno was Neil Armstrong And Mike Giordano was Michael Collins Chloe Zwaicher was Beck Julie Snyder was Jackie Noel Naczi was Ishmael Meredith Gulley was Dal John Serpico was the Chief Dennis Bruno was the Memo Marc Campasano was Werner Von Braun Ramy Abdelgani was Kubrick

CREW Written by Max Kreisky, Katherine Cargill and Eric Trageser Sound design by Hedley Knights and Beth Crane Directed and Produced by Max Kreisky Logo Design by Tom Crowley Theme by Arnie Parrot Recorded at The Bridge Sound and Stage in Somerville, Massachusetts

Special thanks to Illuminati nuke suppliers Beth Crane, Jess Pfohl and Jonathan Kreisky

Phony Executive Producers Nick Krasney Denise Grenier Alex Hensley Laura Isham Mariclair Bennet Steven Rutkowsi And Lilit Penrod made this show possible, and for this their names shall be enshrined for a thousand years. After that, there is a maintenance fee.

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True Tales of the Illuminati - S1E2 - Royal Pains

S1E2 - Royal Pains

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02/14/20 • 41 min

Beck and Ishmael plumb the depths of aristocratic depravity. Jackie and Dal bond over their hobbies. A swan is complicit in a murder. The crew fails to sneak into a fort under cover of horses.

CW: deadly workplace situations, gross kissing

[Transcript Here] (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1aaJbdByzf-Q1IkDF88bUwMRLP-EsyIvCFrFuca8Gsk4/edit?usp=sharing)

Find cast info, links and transcripts at truetalesteam.com, or follow us on twitter for more illuminati content @truetalesteam

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True Tales of the Illuminati - True Tales Trailer

True Tales Trailer

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08/27/21 • 2 min

Trailer

Your long wait is over! 2 years after our premiere, we finally have a trailer! Try out a taste of the True Tales experience without committing yourself to a half-hour or longer episode! Impress your friends! Frighten your enemies! Mystify your pets!

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Featuring Chloe Zwiacher as Beck Julie Snyder as Jackie Noel Naczi as Ishmael

Theme by Arnie Parrot

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True Tales of the Illuminati - Ready or Knot

Ready or Knot

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09/06/21 • 19 min

Help Us Make Season 2!

Beck, Jackie, Ishmael and Dal are on the job to install a puppet ruler in ancient Gordia. Will they untangle the ancient knot? Or perhaps... themselves?

Welcome to the second of three mini-episodes that we’re releasing to promote our crowdfund to make season 2! You can find out more here https://igg.me/at/truetalesteam.

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FAQ

How many episodes does True Tales of the Illuminati have?

True Tales of the Illuminati currently has 17 episodes available.

What topics does True Tales of the Illuminati cover?

The podcast is about Fiction, Comedy Fiction, Comedy and Podcasts.

What is the most popular episode on True Tales of the Illuminati?

The episode title 'A Day at the Library' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on True Tales of the Illuminati?

The average episode length on True Tales of the Illuminati is 31 minutes.

How often are episodes of True Tales of the Illuminati released?

Episodes of True Tales of the Illuminati are typically released every 20 days, 19 hours.

When was the first episode of True Tales of the Illuminati?

The first episode of True Tales of the Illuminati was released on Jan 29, 2020.

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