The Truth

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The Truth episodes

November 25, 2021 The Look-alike
A celebrity look-alike is trying to break away from his famous face and be taken seriously on his own. But it isn’t easy when the world only sees another Clooney.
Written by Louis Kornfeld.
Performed by Peter McNerney, Margo Seibert, Will Jacobs, Michael Cullen, Ashley Siflinger, Jon Bander, Chris Kipiniak, Joseph Medeiros, Thomas Whittington, Sophie Yalkezian, and Louis Kornfeld.

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36 min
November 11, 2021 End of the Hum
In our fifth story from the post-apocalyptic world of the Hum, Huck is held captive in the compound while Inez must decide what she’s willing to sacrifice for a chance at seeing her son.
This story is the fifth in the Hum series. If you haven’t heard them already, here are the first four:
Episode 1: After the Hum
Episode 2: Into the Hum
Episode 3: Shadow of the Hum
Episode 4: Echo of the Hum
“End of the Hum” was written by Mary McDonnell.
It was performed by Danielle Delgado, James Dwyer, Russell G. Jones, Marisa Brau, Louis Kornfeld, Jessica Morgan and Mary McDonnell.
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33 min
October 28, 2021 Fruit of Knowledge
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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24 min
October 14, 2021 Fairy Godmother of Justice
A fed up fairy godmother decides to grant justice instead of wishes.
Written by Mary McDonnell.
Performed by Blanche Ames, Lida Darmian, Thomas Whittington, Reilly Wilson, Brandon Zelman, Joel Bernstein, Mary McDonnell, Louis Kornfeld, Nichole Hill, and Amy Warren.
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26 min
September 30, 2021 Phonebank Kismet
Matilda is selling artificial limbs at a call center, phoning random people in search of a sale. She wasn’t expecting one of the people to be her ex.
Written by India Kotis.
Performed by Stephanie Rey, Autumn Gomez-Tagle, Ekaterini Argerson, and Sebastian Connelli
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32 min
September 16, 2021 The Chosen One
A down-on-his-luck teacher meets an alien. And suddenly the world wants to know what he has to say.
Written by Louis Kornfeld.
Performed by Dennis Pacheco, Joe Mullens, Liz Leimkuhler, Mark Gessner, Ekaterini Argerson, Nolan Constantino, Connor Ratliff, Rachel Botchan, Glo Tavarez, Stefan Schuette, and Nichole Hill.
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31 min
July 22, 2021 Zoe Butterfly
An eight year old finds a stronger bond with the narrator of her favorite nature documentary than with any of the adults in her life.
Written by Louis Kornfeld.
Performed by Hannna Ardolino, Brian Morabito, Dominic Cuskern, Katie Harman, Jenny Lee Mitchell, and Nichole Hill
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25 min
July 08, 2021 Echo of the Hum
In the fourth episode in “The Hum” series, Milly and Kaitlin finally find a community of people where they can live. It’s a welcoming community. But there are limits.
This story is part 4 in an ongoing series. If you haven’t heard them already, please first listen to After the Hum, Into the Hum, and Shadow of the Hum.
Written by Chris Kipiniak.
Performed by Jessica Morgan, Marisa Brau, Chris Kipiniak, Danielle Delgado, Russell Jones, James Dwyer, Louis Kornfeld, Mary McDonnell, and Nichole Hill.
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31 min
June 24, 2021 The Disruptors
A woman thinks the universe is plotting against her. And she’s right. It is.
Written by Mary McDonnell.
Performed by Mary McDonnell, Louis Kornfeld, Margaret Burrus, Casey Wortmann, Tom Stephens, Ryan Leach, Alexis Pereira, Amy Warren, and Nichole Hill.
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22 min
June 10, 2021 How We Make The Truth
On this special episode, we share some of our favorite outtakes, go behind the scenes of The Truth, hear from writers Mary McDonnell and Louis Kornfeld, meet associate producer Nichole Hill, and answer listener questions.
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46 min

About The Truth

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The Truth makes short, cinematic stories meant to be listened to closely, like short films for your ears. Each episode is a brand new story with a new cast of characters, and a whole new world to explore. Some are suspenseful, others funny, or shocking, or uplifting. What you’re guaranteed is incredible performances, thoughtful writing, and detailed, immersive sound design that pulls you in and never lets go.