We asked listeners for the best Truth story of all time. You answered. As part of Radiotopia’s Making Trouble week, we’re bringing you the winner of the BEST TRUTH STORY EVER (so far), as voted on by listeners.
And after the story, we’ll hear an interview with the story’s writer!
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Nov 6
The Joke
When an archivist in the future finds a single surviving joke, she risks her job to uncover its meaning, discovering forbidden laughter along the way. Written by Mary McDonnell, with direction, sound design, and original music by Jonathan Mitchell. Performed by Betsy Helmer, Josh ... Show More
35m 44s
Oct 23
Here I Am
A mother who listens, a father who can’t, and a boy who’s simply trying to say: Here I Am. This is a musical drama about connection, silence, and the act of listening. Written by Louis Kornfeld, with direction, sound design, and original music by Jonathan Mitchell. Performed by A ... Show More
36m 41s
Mar 2015
Trailer: Introducing Lore
<p><em>Lore</em> is an award-winning, critically-acclaimed podcast about true life scary stories. <em>Lore</em> exposes the darker side of history, exploring the creatures, people, and places of our wildest nightmares. <em>Because sometimes the truth is more frightening than fict ... Show More
1 m
Nov 2021
Introducing: The Beautiful Liar
Coming to Amazon Music 11/3 and wherever you listen to podcasts (Apple Podcasts, Spotify, etc) on 11/17. The Beautiful Liar is an incredible new narrative fiction podcast – a new kind of superhero story inspired by songs in the band, X Ambassadors that you’ve gotta check out. Thi ... Show More
7m 33s
Dec 2023
Ken Burns on History, Truth, and Storytelling
Ken Burns has been called “America’s Storyteller.” Audie spoke with him live on stage about his process, and about trying to get to the truth of a subject, especially in a political and cultural climate that actively challenges the very idea of truth. Their conversation was part ... Show More
34m 9s
Apr 2022
Cautionary Tales Presents: World's Greatest Con
We'll be back with another story of human error next week, but today we're sharing another podcast you might like. On World's Greatest Con, Brian Brushwood talks about the most audacious con jobs, swindles, and heists in history. In this episode of World's Greatest Con, Brian tel ... Show More
1h 12m