Trailer for The Truth

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

OUR DEADLINE FOR VINYL PRE-ORDERS HAS BEEN EXTENDED TO JUNE 30. 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 ... Show More

We’re in the middle of a fundraising campaign to bring the show back in October. We’ve been working hard on some new scripts we're hoping to make, and in this episode we'll hear from Hunter Nelson about the story he’s working on. We have all new merch for sale, and for a limited ... Show More

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

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

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

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

"To live forever and keep this land..." was the promise made. What happens when a promise is kept but with a vile and broken spirit? CW: Physical trauma as a result of a fall, descriptions of occult practices, implied death of a family by monster violence. Written by Steve ShellS ... Show More

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

An interlude. CW: Supernatural events involving a child. Written by Steve ShellSound design by Steve ShellNarrated by Steve ShellIntro music: "The Land Unknown," written and performed by Landon BloodOutro music: "God's Dark Heaven," written and performed by Those Poor BastardsAdd ... Show More

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

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

We journey back in time to the end of the 19th Century in Combe County, North Carolina so that we can gain proper perspective on where that incident with the local magistrate and the Railroad Man sprung from.  CW: Institutional Racism/Brutality. Violent work related death.  Writt ... Show More