The Truth
Episodes
The Body Genius, Part 4
16 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The walls close in on Evan, and new revelations shed light on the short, sad career of Wesley Stern. Performed by Chris Cafero, Eli James, Joanna Bra...
The Body Genius, Part 3
02 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Clues, conspiracy, and cutting-edge Swedish fitness technology await Evan at the Straffmotor Showroom. Performed by Chris Cafero, Marina Gasparyan, J...
The Body Genius, Part 2
18 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Evan’s great body and surprisingly decent brain team up to investigate rumors and strange goings-on on the set of “Immortal Cop.” Performed b...
The Body Genius, Part 1
04 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Evan is the most sought after personal trainer in Hollywood. His brain has always been good at bodies. But can it solve a murder? Performed by Chris...
The Other Fran
28 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
When a lawyer (Jo Firestone) attends her 20th high school reunion, a former classmate mistakes her for another person, and nostalgically recounts a sh...
Meet Cute
14 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Kate finally talks to that cute guy at the bowling alley, and he even asks her out on a date. It’s just like a movie romance until something unexpec...
The Cavern
31 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
After her husband goes missing while on a tour of Ellsworth Caverns, a woman seeks to uncover the secret of the caves. Written by Luke Burns. Perfo...
The Curse of Numb
16 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
A modern day hero awakes from a Curse, And looks for adventure. Oh! And there’s verse! Written by Mary McDonnell. Performed by Marisa Brau, Alison...
The Unremarkables
20 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
It's bad enough that Alice and Mort find themselves in their late 50s with no jobs, and ruinous medical debt. But they're also buckling under a feelin...
November 31st
06 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
After a humiliating defeat, an MMA fighter is eager for a rematch. But will the haunting memories of her loss get in the way? Written by Georgie Ald...
Murder at Cakery Bakery
22 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
After murdering an annoying customer in a moment of rage, Meg must finish her bakery shift and destroy the corpse while being haunted by the dead cust...
The Saint of Machine
08 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
A reality tv producer travels to a small Texas town to find a man who can perform miracles. But there’s no such thing as miracles... right? Writte...
The Off Season, Part 4
23 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
“Notes from the Network” As a storm rages outside, a visit from the head of the network complicates Erica's big story and Bruce's attempt at a c...
The Off Season, Part 3
16 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
“Young Man, You're Doing Fine” Erica interviews Bruce. Is she getting to the truth of his story? Or just helping a serial abuser get back on tel...
The Off Season, Part 2
09 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
“Breaking In” Meet Erica. She’s an aspiring journalist who enjoys squatting in vacant Montauk homes during the off season. And on the second f...
The Off Season, Part 1
01 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
“Banished to the Hamptons” After being accused of sexual harassment live on air, television host Bruce Alvarez retreats to the Hamptons until t...
Wonderworld, U.S.A.
12 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Experience Wonderworld, U.S.A., where the fun and the mental are fundamental! Featuring stories by Chris Kipiniak, Becca Schall, Louis Kornfeld, Lila...
Fish Girl
21 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
A girl finds an unlikely friend in a porcupine puffer fish. Written by Becca Schall, produced by Jonathan Mitchell. Performed by Bee Herbstman, Al...
The Jesse Eisenberg Effect
07 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In 1993, a young boy named Jesse Eisenberg wrote a fan letter to an NBA star that would change the course of history. Written and performed by Eisenbe...
The Matter of Tyco
11 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
When you inherit a parrot with a past, you never know what you might hear. Written by Lila Newman and produced by Jonathan Mitchell. Performed by L...
Justice Battalion
19 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
How far is too far in the fight for Truth, Justice, and the American Way? This episode asks some serious questions by taking the form of a Saturday mo...
The Runaways
04 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
A couple tries to make a break, without the future getting in their way. Performed by Chris Henry Coffey and Jenny Mudge Written by Chris Kipiniak Pr...
The Hilly Earth Society
22 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Some people are just too interesting to be left alone. Written by Louis Kornfeld and produced by Jonathan Mitchell. Performed by Michael Cullen. Lear...
Rideshare
01 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Ordering a rideshare seems like a safe choice. But really, it's just getting into a stranger's car. Performed by Dana Kaplan-Angle, Amir Darvish, an...
Nuclear Winter
14 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The end of the world didn't scare them. They were nuclear launch officers, that's their job. What scared them was the ghost. Written by Eric Molinsk...
The Co-op
31 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
A couple moves into a Co-op apartment that becomes more than they bargained for. Performed by Hannah Chase, Dennis Pacheco, Amy Warren, Susan Owen, ...
BONUS: The Polybius Conspiracy
17 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
An investigation into the origins of the Polybius legend leads to Bobby, who claims the game was responsible for his abduction as a teenager. In the t...
Mall Santa
13 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
A disenchanted mall Santa gets a surprise gift from SantaCon. Written by Louis Kornfeld, produced by Jonathan Mitchell. Performed by Tom Ligon, Ch...
Troll
22 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Everything would be fine if everyone would just listen. Written by Chris Kipiniak, and produced by Jonathan Mitchell. Performed by Abby Royle, Kyl...
Game Night
09 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
It’s a show of mystery, fun, and bad memories! Written by Davy Gardner, produced by Jonathan Mitchell and Kerry Kastin. Learn more about you...
The Decider
25 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
What if a device could tell you exactly how satisfied you’d be with any decision? What if you could carry the future around in your pocket? What if ...
Magic Hugs
11 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Maybe a hug really can be magic. Maybe. Performed by Austin Pendleton, April Matthis, Jenny Lee Mitchell, Becca Schall, Kevin Cobbs, Louis Kornfeld, ...
Brain Chemistry
27 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
A cryogenically-frozen man is revived in the future, to a world that is not quite what he expected. Written by Eric Molinsky, and produced by Jonath...
Possible Side Effects
13 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Intestilax is a miracle cure for stomach pains. But be careful: it may have side effects. Written by Casper Kelly, and produced by Jonathan Mitchell...
Influencers part 1
28 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Imagine a near future where media influencers are sent to an internment camp. This episode was made in collaboration with Benjamen Walker, and part 2 ...
Do the Voice
10 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
The voice of a cartoon boy takes a shot at live action. Starring Erica Schroeder as Betsy and Happy Louie. With Brian Dykstra, Marc Thompson, Justin M...
Intimacy Challenge
26 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
On the island of Thassos grows a very rare variety of the Lotus flower, Nymphaea Anamnesis. If you drink its extract, whatever you say or do for ten m...
Hey Bumblebee
12 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Spring is in the air and so are the bees. To celebrate, we made this collection of comedy sketches! - Learn how Quantum Mechanics can help solve tha...
Scavenger Hunt
22 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
What will they find? Performed by Rebecca Robles and Louis Kornfeld. Story by Louis Kornfeld, produced by Jonathan Mitchell. Recorded on location in N...
Miracle on the L Train
09 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
A subway ride becomes divinely dangerous. Performed by Joanna Hausmann as Alice and T.J. Mannix as God. With Christina Dabney, Philip Godicke, Rac...
A Drop in the Ocean
09 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
A submarine crew goes deeper than they thought possible. Written by Louis Kornfeld and Chris Kipiniak. Performed by Gregory Jones, Chris McKinney,...
The Dark End of the Mall
11 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Shopping can make you work up a thirst. Performed by Lauren Adams and Peter Grosz. Written by Casper Kelly, and produced by Jonathan Mitchell. Lear...
The Sweet Music of Friction
21 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
A man mysteriously transports himself into the body of a prison inmate. Performed by Khalil Kain and Craig muMs Grant, with Keith Randolph Smith, Sham...
Commentary Track
10 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
A (fictional) Director's Commentary from the (fictional) short film that inspired the (fictional) big budget feature romantic comedy "Then I Saw Her F...
Cor-wrong-ct!
12 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
A mixtape made especially for you, with five short comedy sketches produced by The Truth. Featuring performances by Scott Adsit, Tami Sagher, Ed Her...
Sleep Some More
07 Sep 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Dan's college roommate won't stop talking. Even when he's asleep. Performed by Brian Miskell and Mark Gessner, with Lusia Strus and Hannah Chase. Writ...
The Man in the Barn
12 May 2016
Contributed by Lukas
A mysterious man appears in the barn of an elderly Irish couple. This story was commissioned by RTE's Drama on One, and recorded in Kilfinane, Count...
Man V. Nature
10 Mar 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Three men are stranded in a lifeboat. Adapted from a short story by Diane Cook, our adaptation is by Diana McCorry. Performed by David Pasquesi, E...
Visible & Drive Straight Ahead
11 Feb 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Two stories: What if there were an app for blind people that could describe to them what they can’t see? Not just directions like a GPS, but descrip...
Starburst
22 Oct 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Where's your costume? Dressing up is the best part of these things! Performed by Matt Antonucci and Angela DeManti, with Kerry Kastin, Alejandro Kol...
Enjoy the Suffering
10 Sep 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Greetings, souls of the damned! This story is about a young woman who always looked up to her older sister, until they found themselves in Hell. P...
Dark Matter
16 Jul 2015
Contributed by Lukas
No one knows what it is, or why we can't see it. All we know is that without it, the universe would fall apart. Performed by Kevin Corrigan, Chet Si...
Remember the Baby
04 Jun 2015
Contributed by Lukas
You're having a stroke. Performed by Ann Carr, Louis Kornfeld, and Amy Warren. Written by Louis Kornfeld, and produced by Jonathan Mitchell. Learn...
The Last Job
20 May 2015
Contributed by Lukas
It's the Age of Leisure, and keeping it that way is a full time job. Performed by Peter McNerney, Dave Hill, Louis Kornfeld, India Kotis, Rebecca Ro...
Can You Help Me Find My Mom?
09 Apr 2015
Contributed by Lukas
A girl is lost and can't find her mom. Why won't anyone help her? Performed by Bee Herbstman, Melanie Hoopes, Ed Herbstman, Evan Sudarsky Abadi, Gre...
Living the Dream
12 Mar 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Hoping the dream date never ends... until it doesn’t. Performed by Adam Wade, Chrissie Gruebel, and Dan Fairall. Written by Alejandro Kolleeny, ...
Don't Touch a Thing
11 Feb 2015
Contributed by Lukas
A hoarder's daughter digs through the past. Performed by Amy Warren, Armando Diaz, Jackie Hoffman, Louis Kornfeld, and Noel Dinneen. Written by Lo...
The One about the Dead Dog
15 Jan 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Who knows... maybe it's true. Performed by Phoebe Tyers and Dennis Pacheco, with Nick Mykins, T.J. Mannix, and Chris Dwane. Written by Diane McCor...
Naughty or Nice
19 Dec 2014
Contributed by Lukas
An elf gets a new job in the Naughty or Nice division of Santa's workshop. This story was commissioned by NPR's All Things Considered. It was written ...
Silvia's Blood
16 Oct 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Based on Philip K. Dick's short story "Upon the Dull Earth," originally published in 1954. Performed by Andy Moskowitz, Rebecca Robles, Diana McCorr...
Cold Read
17 Sep 2014
Contributed by Lukas
A psychic love story. Performed by Alex Marino, Christina Dabney, Blanche Ames, and T.J. Mannix. Written by Louis Kornfeld, and produced by Jonath...
Chaotic Neutral
18 Jun 2014
Contributed by Lukas
A game of Dungeons and Dragons is thrown into chaos. Peformed by Elana Fishbein, Jon Bander, Justin Moran, and Matt Shafeek. Written by Alejandro K...
Voyager Found
14 May 2014
Contributed by Lukas
The Voyager spacecraft has landed: meet the aliens who found it. Performed by Chet Siegel and Peter McNerney. Produced by Jonathan Mitchell. Learn m...
The Extractor
10 Mar 2014
Contributed by Lukas
The sounds we make don't just fade away; they're embedded in the wood around us. Performed by Ed Herbstman, Kevin Cragg, Annemarie Cullen, Dennis Pa...
It's Your Funeral
24 Jan 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Live the death you've always wanted. Performed by Andy Moskowitz, Jackie Hoffman, Ben Jones, Damon Ketron, Phoebe Tyers, Shacottha Fields, Blanche A...
Biological Clock
21 Dec 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Adam and Allie would do anything to have a baby. Performed by Tami Sagher, Ed Herbstman, Louis Kornfeld, and Kerry Kastin. Written by Ira Gamerman....
Naomi's World
10 Dec 2013
Contributed by Lukas
A trip to the museum takes a surreal turn. Performed by Isabel Frohnhofer, Tom Ligon, Elana Fishbein, Imran Chowdhury, Laura Parker, Philipp Goedick...
Sweets for the Cheat
29 Aug 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Two shock jocks make a big morning mess. Performed by Jon Bander, Alessandro King, Bianca Casusol, Brian Frange, and Elana Fishbein. Written by Ir...
You're Not Alone
10 May 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Are you hearing voices? You're not alone. Performed by Christian Paluck, Carly Monardo, Tom Stephens, Louis Kornfeld, Jon Keller, Kerry Kastin, Nick...
Falling
11 Apr 2013
Contributed by Lukas
A freak accident on a train platform leads to... romance? Performed by Chet Siegel and Peter McNerney, with Willy Appleman, Louis Kornfeld, Lauren A...
Where Have You Been?
22 Mar 2013
Contributed by Lukas
A prodigal daughter returns. Performed by Ed Herbstman, Ben Jones, Christian Paluck, Chet Siegel, Louis Kornfeld, Amy Warren, and Asher Herbstman. ...
Happy New Year
10 Jan 2013
Contributed by Lukas
You're cordially invited to spend New Year's Eve with Walt Avery. To attend, simply play this podcast. Performed by Ben Jones and Tom Ligon, and pro...
Mirror Lake
14 Dec 2012
Contributed by Lukas
A couple goes in search of childhood memories. Performed by Ed Herbstman, Lauren Ashley Smith, and Louis Kornfeld. Story by Jonathan Mitchell with...
The Modern Prometheus
02 Nov 2012
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when a corporation becomes a person? In this satire by Tony Award-winning playwright Greg Kotis, we follow a company called Geneva Mutual...
The Death of Poe
18 Oct 2012
Contributed by Lukas
This story was inspired by a submission from listener Mathew Mercier, for our Halloween/Election crowd-sourcing experiment. It's based on his experien...
Do You Have a Minute for Equality?
04 Oct 2012
Contributed by Lukas
A canvasser gets the donation she needs, but it will cost her. Performed by Chet Siegel and Tom Ligon, with Matt J. Weir, Quentin Loder, and Melanie...
Domestic Violins
20 Sep 2012
Contributed by Lukas
Produced at the Australian Broadcasting Corporation's Radio Beyond Radio conference, featuring performances by Amie McKenna, Michele Durman, Michael W...
That's Democracy
05 Sep 2012
Contributed by Lukas
A teacher gives his students lesson about democracy that they'll never forget. Performed by Peter McNerney as Mr. Mohr, Russ Armstrong as Eric, and ...
Third Party
09 Aug 2012
Contributed by Lukas
Mike Coleman is an independent candidate running for Congress, and he's finally getting some attention... from a serial killer. Performed by Ed Her...
Human Intelligence
20 Jun 2012
Contributed by Lukas
Written by Kurt Andersen, this story was originally heard on PRI's Studio 360. Narrated by Ed Herbstman, with John Ottavino as Nicholas, and Melanie H...
In Good Hands
07 Jun 2012
Contributed by Lukas
A pair of urban explorers goes underground, in the first part of a continuing story. Performed by Emily Tarver, Alex Marino, Louis Kornfeld, Ed Herb...
Total Transparency & Eye Contact
24 May 2012
Contributed by Lukas
Two different approaches to making stories that combine improvisation with the recording studio. Total Transparency is a brand new piece, it was compl...
Tape Delay
25 Apr 2012
Contributed by Lukas
The recording doesn't lie. Performed by Ed Herbstman & Tami Sagher, with Libby Geroge & Christian Paluck. Produced by Jonathan Mitchell, written by ...
Everybody SCREAM!!!
11 Apr 2012
Contributed by Lukas
Spin class gets personal. Performed by Chet Siegel, Emily Tarver, and Ed Herbstman. Written by Chet Siegel, and developed collaboratively by The T...
They're Made Out of Meat
20 Mar 2012
Contributed by Lukas
Terry Bisson's classic short story "They're Made Out of Meat" originally appeared in Omni Magazine in 1991, and our audio version was produced for WNY...
Interruptible
06 Mar 2012
Contributed by Lukas
A taxi driver is working on his anniversary, and gets more than he expected when he picks up a couple in Lower Manhattan. Featuring: Christian Paluck ...
Eat Cake
14 Feb 2012
Contributed by Lukas
Can coconut cake + random phone calls = love? Find out, when these two Valentine's Day traditions collide. Produced by Jonathan Mitchell Edited ...
Moon Graffiti
11 Feb 2012
Contributed by Lukas
Episode #1: Moon Graffiti. In our pilot episode, we imagine what may have happened if the Apollo 11 mission ended in tragedy. Featuring performances b...
Trailer for The Truth
01 Feb 2012
Contributed by Lukas
The Truth delivers original short fiction with cinematic sound design and unforgettable performances. When you press play on a new episode, there’s...