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In this episode we'll hear from Neil Verma, an Associate Professor at Northwestern University, where he teaches classes in sound and audio drama. In addition to being a fan of The Truth, he's an expert on the history of audio fiction, and on this episode he talks about what he thinks makes The ... Show More
Jun 26
Silvia's Blood and Moon Graffiti
On this episode, we're presenting two of our favorite stories: Silvia's Blood was originally released in 2014, and is based on a short story by Philip K. Dick titled, "Upon the Dull Earth." Moon Graffiti was the first episode of our show, which began in 2012. It was inspired by a ... Show More
38m 44s
Oct 2020
The Holiest Days of Bone and Shadow, Chapter One: Blood is Blood
Set in the years between Season One and Season Two, Blood is Blood is the first chapter of a new trilogy to be released on the hallowed days of the year. Nadine Rigg was born to a life of privilege and comfort. What happens though, when an inheritance brings its own dark gifts to ... Show More
42m 25s
Nov 2019
Episode 2: The Schoolhouse: Barlo Kentucky 1917: Part Two
Ten year old Sarah Avery continues to deal with the fallout of the elders of Barlo's choices. A promise is made.
CW: Frank discussion of historical racism, explicit gore, death by industrial disaster, desecration of dead bodies, reanimated dead, discovery of a body dead by hangin ... Show More
17m 57s
Dec 2019
Episode 5: The Boy: Barlo, Kentucky 1917: Part Five
Who speaks for the young dead lost beneath the fair earth? The Boy comes to Barlo.
CW: Frank discussion of historical child labor and depictions of injuries/death as a result of child labor and intentional harm, death by industrial fire, traumatic memories, references to a period ... Show More
28m 8s
Nov 2019
Episode 1: Old Number Seven: Barlo, Kentucky 1917: Part One
Darkness comes to the tiny town of Barlo in the form of the worst mining disaster in Kentucky history. Young Sarah Avery runs.
CW: Frank discussion of historical racism, explicit gore including facial and eye mutilation, death by industrial disaster, desecration of dead bodies, r ... Show More
16m 21s
Jun 5
Joyride (Encore)
Originally aired June 26, 2023, Season 12, Episode 4 Our story tonight is called Joyride, and it’s a story about a spontaneous trip for two friends on a summer day. It’s also about music coming from the records shop’s door, a new book in a beloved series, and riding off into the ... Show More
28m 44s
Dec 2019
Episode 4: The Sacrifice: Barlo, Kentucky 1917: Part Four
In the wake of the Old Number Seven Disaster, the Tabernacle of the Elder Covenant does what it can to save their own. Choices are made that cannot be unmade.
CW: Frank discussion of religious fundamentalism and depiction of an altered worship service, church related horror/cult ... Show More
20m 30s
Dec 2019
Episode 4.5: The Bad Death and Resurrection of Annie Messer
An interlude.
CW: Religious themes, gore, eye mutilation/blinding/death/ facial mutilation/resurrection by monsters/supernatural means. Written by Steve ShellSound design by Steve ShellNarrated by Steve ShellIntro music: "The Land Unknown," written and performed by Landon BloodOu ... Show More
20m 55s