True Story

A night of true tales told to friends. True Story presents ordinary people telling stories from their lives, at living room storytelling parties in undisclosed locations around the world. <br /> <br /> Recordings from the True Story underground are more raw and revealing than you’ll find anywhere else. Since 2012, we’ve published the best of these on our podcast and on public radio.<br /> <br /> Join our global storytelling community by visiting www.truestorytime.org/join

McDrafty’s Last Ride

by Dan A cross-country traveler decides to sell his soulmate. Season 3 finale.

07-09
09:05

People Made This

by Magellan A young man contemplates infinity in the middle of a boat dance. [explicit content]

06-24
07:29

Meet the Pimp

by Leah When a call girl comes to her for help, a Toronto woman agrees to play secretary. [explicit content]

06-15
10:47

Please Be With My Face

by Sarah & Anneee Two stories: a short one about a girl and her brother; a longer one about a girl and her face.

06-08
14:11

Plunge at Dawn

by Michael A young man in a hurry takes a detour at Mount Shasta.

05-29
10:49

Shadow of No Light

by Raph Three teenagers walk down a dark London street on Halloween. Plus some big news: the True Story Game is now available.

05-21
09:44

Going Christian

by Austin A religious skeptic inadvertently goes backpacking with Christians.

05-13
12:28

Second Virginity

by Emily Newly liberated woman seeks Argentinian man for casual encounter.

04-24
12:24

Wheel of Misfortune

by Reed Gifted children stand trial for summertime crimes.

04-08
13:52

A Walk With Zoltan

by Nicole Two strangers take the same path in Vancouver, BC.

03-23
07:20

The Assassin Down the Hall

by Brian A floundering freshman goes on a killing spree.

03-10
09:53

Latchkey Kid

by Chris A ten-year-old orchestrates a cover-up in 1980s Brooklyn.

02-23
07:59

Biochemical Epiphany

by Artichokes (pseudonym) The universe cracks open for a 12-year-old girl on family vacation.

02-09
06:59

New Wives’ Tale

by Trish How do you know? A woman has second thoughts about marriage.

01-27
07:24

Finding a New Rapture

by Will A onetime believer searches for answers to what it means to be alive.

01-12
10:16

Nangi Gang Gets Risky

by Jake A birthday celebration in rural India takes a visitor on a nighttime safari. Also, for those of you who heard our heartpounding recent story Nightmare at Ten Sleep, Ana, the storyteller, just published an article on Medium in which she recounts her tale of the mysterious shooter and the still-unsolved crime’s aftermath. We recommend […]

12-30
10:53

Homely for the Holidays redux

by Sarah Best Of for the holiday week. A family squares off over proper Christmas clothing.

12-22
11:33

Nightmare at Ten Sleep

by Ana Dreams and premonitions darken a climbing trip in remote Wyoming.

12-08
15:44

Trauma Should Change You

by Christina A young woman faces her illness.

06-23
10:11

Stuck In the Mud

by Elan A family vacation hits a sticking point.

06-10
07:30

WWilder

love these real stories! which there were more

12-27 Reply

iTunes User

For those who listen to the Moth's podcast, or have heard their events reproduced in segments on This American Life, we know how entertaining and affecting a well-told, no-notes live story can be. True Story events offer the same kind of experience, with tales that range from serious to lighthearted, dramatic to hilarious. Every single one is amazing and worth listening to. Awesome podcast.

08-30 Reply

iTunes User

This kind of podcast is what I was looking for when I originally subscribed to the Moth and Snap Judgment. What people need to understand is that on those other podcasts, you are dealing with *professional* story tellers whose job it is to dress up stories and tell them with a neat beginning, middle, and end to entertain an audience. They are professional entertainers who might work with editors and then travel the country to tell people in theaters about their misadventures. It ends up feeling like a play. I have been to live events including the Moth, and this podcast is so much better.

08-30 Reply

iTunes User

Doesn't compare to The Moth at all. Some stories are entertaining, but for the most part the story tellers lack the articulation and ability to not ramble on, that The Moth podcast offers. Good idea, but perhaps choose only well spoken, professional speakers in the future.

08-30 Reply

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