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Author: Jonathan Mitchell

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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!

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The Jesse Eisenberg Effect
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 Eisenberg, this story was produced by Jonathan Mitchell and originally released on Slate Magazine’s Upon Further Review podcast, hosted by Mike Pesca. Stick around ‘til the end for a special interview with Jesse Eisenberg.

The Jesse Eisenberg Effect

2018-06-0700:21:512

Visible & Drive Straight Ahead
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 descriptions of objects that paint a picture. It doesn’t exist quite like that yet, but we wrote a story that imagines it does. After that, we’ll hear a second story about a personal GPS that gets very personal.Visible: Performed by Russell G. Jones, Rachel Hamilton, Ann Carr, and Kerry Kastin. Written by Louis Kornfeld with help from Diana McCorry, and produced by Jonathan Mitchell. Drive Straight Ahead: Written by Jeremy Goldstein and Mira Burt-Wintonick. Produced by Jonathan Goldstein, Mira Burt-Wintonick, and Cristal Duhaime. Originally produced for CBC’s Wiretap.

Visible & Drive Straight Ahead

2018-05-2400:21:152

The Matter of Tyco
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 Lila Newman, Erica Hernandez, Joel Bernstein, Margaret Burrus, Kyle Gordon, Davy Gardner, Jeff Wucher, Jack Frederick, and Fred Newman.

The Matter of Tyco

2018-05-1100:23:142

Justice Battalion
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 morning cartoon.Written by Casper Kelly, and produced by Jonathan Mitchell.Performed by Jake Hart, Marc Thompson, Erica Schroeder, Billy Bob Thompson, and Graham Rowat.

Justice Battalion

2018-04-1900:31:416

The Runaways
A couple tries to make a break, without the future getting in their way.Performed by Chris Henry Coffey and Jenny MudgeWritten by Chris KipiniakProduced by Jonathan MitchellThis episode was sponsored in part by: Burrow (Use the promo code THETRUTH to get $50 off your order); and HelloFresh (Use the promo code TRUTH30 to get $30 off your order).

The Runaways

2018-04-0400:18:513

The Hilly Earth Society
Some people are just too interesting to be left alone.Written by Louis Kornfeld and produced by Jonathan Mitchell. Performed by Michael Cullen.This episode was sponsored in part by: Burrow (Use the promo code THETRUTH to get $50 off your order); and HelloFresh (Use the promo code TRUTH30 to get $30 off your order).

The Hilly Earth Society

2018-03-2200:25:1010

Rideshare
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, and Boris Khaykin.Written by Lila Newman, directed and produced by Jonathan Mitchell.

Rideshare

2018-03-0100:20:028

Nuclear Winter
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 Molinsky (of the Imaginary Worlds podcast) and produced by Jonathan Mitchell. Featuring Woody Fu, Danielle Delgado, and Billy Griffin, Jr.This episode was sponsored in part by Burrow (Use the promo code THETRUTH to get $50 off your order)

Nuclear Winter

2018-02-1400:17:345

The Co-op
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, Betty Hudson, Joel Bernstein, Michael Cullen, and Sam Tsoutsouvas.Written by Becca Schall, and produced by Jonathan Mitchell.

The Co-op

2018-01-3100:22:327

BONUS: The Polybius Conspiracy
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 thirty-five years since, Bobby has remained steadfast with his story, going so far as to organize a for-profit walking tour while obsessively searching for the one person he believes could corroborate his allegations. Local players from the Portland arcade scene cast doubt on Bobby’s story, as do journalists who refute the game as ever having existed.The Polybius Conpiracy is a production of Showcase from PRX’s Radiotopia.Hear the full series at http://radiotopia.fm/showcaseSponsored by:Harrys.com/TRUTHhellofresh.com (Promo Code: TRUTH30)

BONUS: The Polybius Conspiracy

2018-01-1700:37:544

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Comments (41)

Jo Picconatto

This was magnificent! The writing was amazing, I mean that character development! And the voice acting was great as well!

Jun 17th
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kyle Hughes

the Jesse episode is a little less interesting than I'm used to from this great podcast.

Jun 7th
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Holly Schafer

this spoke to me. however

May 27th
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Jesse James

This was brilliant. I was laughing so hard when he was talking to the Dr.

May 22nd
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Sarah Avramovski

loved this

May 19th
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jasmine🔅

This is so amazing

May 18th
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Jennifer Duffy Russell

justice batallian was stupid. if I wanted cartoons. I'd watch tv.

May 17th
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Derek Long

I cant believe 'The Runaways' episode ended like that?!? Can someone explain to me the ending, because if I'm not mistaken, the episode ended on a cliffhanger.

Apr 30th
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Crazy FBI

Derek Long The majority of episodes end on a cliffhanger. very frustrating but enjoyable

May 14th
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Brad Newberry

I'm was never much of a cartoon fan past 7yrs old but that was incredible audio. Really good recording.

Apr 25th
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Seven Nash Harkness

I liked the Hulu show better. 😝

Apr 5th
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Saher Masoodkhan

Interesting story with enthralling performances from all actors...keep up the good work

Apr 3rd
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Saher Masoodkhan

interesting...

Mar 28th
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Saher Masoodkhan

wow...kudos to the script writer...each part was like a rollercoaster ride

Mar 26th
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Saher Masoodkhan

certain stories haunt you ...rideshare is just the one..a dazzling plot and dialogues

Mar 23rd
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Christopher Alan Mcintyre

loved it. a favorite

Mar 22nd
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Peter N West

amazing stories. I only guess the endings half of the time and when I do I'm not disappointed 😉

Mar 22nd
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johnnski111

Great episode

Mar 2nd
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Thomas Woolford

beautiful

Mar 2nd
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johnnski111

I love most of the stories. You are not alone ep is my fave so far

Feb 23rd
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Crazy FBI

I thought he would look like a manlet

Feb 14th
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