All Episodes - Two Truths and a Lie
Two Truths and a Lie is a podcast about fiction, non-fiction, and the hazy line in between. Each episode, 3 performers tell their story in front of a live audience. But one of them is a pants-on-fire liar. Your job is to find the fibber. Find out more at TwoTruthsPod.com
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Episode 98 REVEAL
Who was the liar? John Purcell, Karen Maruyama, or Cody Gigold? We'll be going on hiatus, so this will be the last lie for a while. Thank you all for making this show so special for the last four years.
Best Friends
Three stories about our BFFs. John Purcell met a buddy who nearly ended up being a cellmate. Karen Maruyama got into sports betting, which led to a bag full of money. And Cody Gigold's friend brought him to a celebrity party. Think you know who the liar is? Tell us on Facebook or Twitter. Want to support Two Truths and a Lie and find out who the liar is sooner? Become a patron!
Episode 97 REVEAL
Who was the liar? Cara Lopez Lee, Zackry Colston, or Victoria Rocha? Want to support Two Truths and a Lie and find out who the liar is sooner? Become a patron!
Bosses
They can be mentors, they can be leaders, they can be crack addicts. Three stories of people dealing with their bosses. Cara Lopez Lee deals with an insane station manager. Zackry Colston gets supervised by a guy with an addictive personality. And Victoria Rocha learns a life lesson from her boss, involving bodily fluids. Think you know who the liar is? Tell us on Facebook or Twitter. Want to support Two Truths and a Lie and find out who the liar is sooner? Become a patron!
Episode 96 REVEAL
Who was the liar? Emily Schmidt, Bri LeRose, or Jen Curcio? Want to support Two Truths and a Lie and find out who the liar is sooner? Become a patron!
Quitting
Three people who quit - or maybe should have. Emily Schmidt gets taken for the run-around by her boyfriend. Bri LeRose brings a basket of rotten eggs into the bedroom. And Jen Curcio perseveres through art school - despite her acne. Think you know who the liar is? Tell us on Facebook or Twitter. Want to support Two Truths and a Lie and find out who the liar is sooner? Become a patron!
Episode 95 REVEAL
Who was the liar? Dave Child, Lorenzo Hodges, or Liz Glazer? Want to support Two Truths and a Lie and find out who the liar is sooner? Become a patron!
Attacks
Three people getting ambushed. Dave Child fights off an exorcism. Lorenzo Hodges gets in a schoolyard brawl. And Liz Glazer gets mugged. Think you know who the liar is? Tell us on Facebook or Twitter. Want to support Two Truths and a Lie and find out who the liar is sooner? Become a patron!
Episode 94 REVEAL
Who was the liar? Adam Newman, Sarah Kapp, or Daniel David Shapiro? Want to support Two Truths and a Lie and find out who the liar is sooner? Become a patron!
Rescue Missions
Our host tells a story for the first time! Three times when the extract team needed to be called in. Adam Newman has a moral dilemma to face after calling 911. Sarah Kapp nearly gets swept up by a Charlie Manson wannabe. And Daniel David Shapiro has to play referee to a boxing match between marine mammals. Think you know who the liar is? Tell us on Facebook or Twitter. Want to support Two Truths and a Lie and find out who the liar is sooner? Become a patron!
Episode 93 REVEAL
Who was the liar? Sarah Isaacson, Oscar Sagastume, or Courtney Banks? Want to support Two Truths and a Lie and find out who the liar is sooner? Become a patron!
Bruised Egos
Three people getting knocked down just a peg. Sarah Isaacson breaks the seal on the way to Sugar Hill in Harlem. Oscar Sagastume finds out that he should have worn his safety harness. And Courtney Banks ends up in the ER after failing to make out. Think you know who the liar is? Tell us on Facebook or Twitter. Want to support Two Truths and a Lie and find out who the liar is sooner? Become a patron!
Episode 92 REVEAL
Who was the liar? Ron Hart, Jeff Dorchen, or Kevin Chu? Want to support Two Truths and a Lie and find out who the liar is sooner? Become a patron!
Going the Distance
Three stories of people going the distance. Three stories of people going for speed. Ron Hart tried to time his proposal perfectly. Jeff Dorchen picked up a passenger - and ended up spending the whole night with him. And Kevin Chu tried to surprise his long-distance boyfriend. Think you know who the liar is? Tell us on Facebook or Twitter. Want to support Two Truths and a Lie and find out who the liar is sooner? Become a patron!
Episode 91 REVEAL
Who was the liar? Mallory Fuccella, Pablo Marz, or Michael Kass? Want to support Two Truths and a Lie and find out who the liar is sooner? Become a patron!
Stranded
Three stories of what you do when you’re stranded. Mallory Fuccella gets stuck on a bad date in the worst place. Pablo Marz gets left in a gulch by a bad hookup. And Michael Kass has to make his way out of the Amazon. Think you know who the liar is? Tell us on Facebook or Twitter. Want to support Two Truths and a Lie and find out who the liar is sooner? Become a patron!
Episode 90 REVEAL
Who was the liar? Nikki Black, Geoff Schoenberg, or Ethan Stanislawski? Want to support Two Truths and a Lie and find out who the liar is sooner? Become a patron!
Hiding in Plain Sight
Three stories of things hiding right in front of your nose. Nikki Black starts dating a werewolf - and doesn’t find anything wrong with that. Geoff Schoenberg hides from mom, and escapes the zip code. And Ethan Stanislawski takes on a new persona to get onto an airplane. Think you know who the liar is? Tell us on Facebook or Twitter. Want to support Two Truths and a Lie and find out who the liar is sooner? Become a patron!
Episode 89 REVEAL
Who was the liar? Jenna Brister, Cate Scott Campbell, or Rich Tackenberg? Want to support Two Truths and a Lie and find out who the liar is sooner? Become a patron!
Fish Out of Water
Three people who are out of their element. Jenna Brister pretends to be a model. Cate Scott Campbell pretends to be a runner. And Rich Tackenberg pretends to be a sexual assaulter. Think you know who the liar is? Tell us on Facebook or Twitter. Want to support Two Truths and a Lie and find out who the liar is sooner? Become a patron!
Episode 88 REVEAL
Who was the liar? Elaine Strutz, Jonathan Wickremasinghe-Kuhn, or Nima Kharrazi? Want to support Two Truths and a Lie and find out who the liar is sooner? Become a patron!
Indignity
Three stories with pointing and laughing. Elaine Strutz gets topless for a good cause. Jonathan Wickremasinghe-Kuhn has to apologize to a child’s doll. And Nima Kharrazi wets his pants in front of the whole class.
Episode 87 REVEAL
Who was the liar? Kim Kalish, Cat Crow, or Christiana Morgenroth? Want to support Two Truths and a Lie and find out who the liar is sooner? Become a patron!
Itchy Situations
Fair warning, this episode may make your skin crawl. Kim Kalish tells us how she got propositioned by a bar patron. Cat Crow found out there might be bugs in her bug bites. And Christiana Morgenroth got left alone at the party. Think you know who the liar is? Tell us on Facebook or Twitter. Want to support Two Truths and a Lie and find out who the liar is sooner? Become a patron!
Episode 86 REVEAL
Who was the liar? Sean David Christensen, Bryan Kett, or Matteson Perry? Want to support Two Truths and a Lie and find out who the liar is sooner? Become a patron!
Risky Business
Three people getting themselves into a bit of trouble. Sean David Christensen does a little witchcraft on the Catholic printer. Bryan Kett gets into some Japanese claustrophobia. And Matteson Perry attempts to get crowned Mr. PHS. Think you know who the liar is? Tell us on Facebook or Twitter. Want to support Two Truths and a Lie and find out who the liar is sooner? Become a patron!
Episode 85 REVEAL
Who was the liar? Amy Silverberg, Kevin McGeehan, or Lucé Tomlin Brenner? Want to support Two Truths and a Lie and find out who the liar is sooner? Become a patron!
Embarrassing Writings
We've all penned something that maybe we're not proud of. Amy Silverberg helps edit some werewolf smut. Lucé Tomlin-Brenner has to read her diary out loud to the entire class. And Kevin McGeehan gets his journal snooped on - by a border agent. Think you know who the liar is? Tell us on Facebook or Twitter. Want to support Two Truths and a Lie and find out who the liar is sooner? Become a patron!
Episode 84 REVEAL
Who was the liar? Hayley Terris, Izzy Francke, or Spencer Howard? Want to support Two Truths and a Lie and find out who the liar is sooner? Become a patron!
Disillusionment
Three people coming to terms with our unfortunate reality. Hayley Terris thinks she'll be a famous YouTube star - until the fetishists find out. Izzy Francke thinks she'll be a famous Disney star - until she actually gets into the audition room. And Spencer Howard finds a way to sneak backstage at the Magic Kingdom, but gets disappointed by what he finds there. Think you know who the liar is? Tell us on Facebook or Twitter. Want to support Two Truths and a Lie and find out who the liar is sooner? Become a patron!
Episode 82 REVEAL
Who was the liar? Will Tran, Riley Silverman, or Ozioma Akagha? Want to support Two Truths and a Lie and find out who the liar is sooner? Become a patron!
Caught in the Act
Three stories of people found out, discovered, and unmasked. Will Tran tries to do what teenage boys do, until an unfortunate moment with his father. Riley Silverman tries to do what teenage girls do, until an unfortunate moment with Regis Philbin. And Ozioma Akagha tries to be the perfect homemaker - while balancing her AP classes. Want to support Two Truths and a Lie? Become a patron!
Episode 81 REVEAL
Who was the liar? Bennett Rea, Jen Curcio, or Vicki Juditz? Want to support Two Truths and a Lie and find out who the liar is sooner? Become a patron!
Pet Peeves
Quirks, annoyances, and bugaboos - three stories about people dealing with their biggest pet peeves. Bennett Rea tries to quiet a movie theatre patron. Jen Curcio gets peeved by her own spontaneity. And Vicki Juditz has a pet with her own pet peeves. Want to support Two Truths and a Lie? Become a patron!
Episode 80 Reveal
Who was the liar? Zachary Foster, Tamra Brown, or Christopher Rivas? Want to support Two Truths and a Lie and find out who the liar is sooner? Become a patron!
Pitfalls
Three people finding themselves standing too close to the edge. Zachary Foster tries to get cool by hosting the party of the year. Tamra Brown goes into the wilderness with a bunch of Trump supporters. And Christopher Rivas finds salvation in a garage and a 5-year-old Buddha. Want to support Two Truths and a Lie? Become a patron!
Episode 79 REVEAL
Who was the liar? Pablo Marz, Mav Viola, or Stuart Jacobson? Want to support Two Truths and a Lie and find out who the liar is sooner? Become a patron!
Crime and Punishment
No good crime goes unpunished. Mav Viola tries premarital sex, and ends up in handcuffs. Pablo Marz gets away with bank fraud, but gets caught by the fates. And Stuart Jacobson gets caught smuggling alcohol into Utah via sheet cake. Want to support Two Truths and a Lie? Become a patron!
Episode 78 REVEAL
Who was the liar? Lindsay Adams, Dave Child, or Nee Kirschman? Want to support Two Truths and a Lie and find out who the liar is sooner? Become a patron!
Dating Horror Stories
We're back from hiatus! And we're celebrating with three thrilling horror stories about INTIMACY. Lindsay Adams gets caught up with an older man. Dave Child gets an unexpected charge for a long distance call. And Nee Kirschman finds out her husband has a secret obsession. Want to support Two Truths and a Lie? Become a patron!
Episode 77 Reveal
Who was the liar? Kevin McGeehan, Brittany Ross, or Sam Hunter? Want to support Two Truths and a Lie and find out who the liar is sooner? Become a patron!
Betrayal
Due to a power outage at Angel City Brewery, our normally scheduled show was cancelled this month. But we've got two stories from our archive from Kevin McGeehan and Brittany Ross, as well as a never before heard story from Sam Hunter.
Episode 76 REVEAL
Who was the liar? Oscar Devin Hennessy, Carolyn Deskin, or Phil Biedron? Want to support Two Truths and a Lie and find out who the liar is sooner? Become a patron!
Eye of the Storm
It's the storm of the century. Phil Biedron steps up to the center table and places a risky bet. Carolyn Deskin thinks the best way to get over a bad breakup is through direct exposure. And Devin Hennessy tries to outrun a tornado. Want to support Two Truths and a Lie? Become a patron!
Episode 75 REVEAL
Who was the liar? Oscar Sagastume, Ozioma Akagha, or Bill Barol? Want to support Two Truths and a Lie and find out who the liar is sooner? Become a patron!
Do It Yourself
Three people that should have gotten a team together. Oscar Sagastume hangs from a precipice. Ozioma Akagha juggles dozens of children and a mudslide. And Bill Barol gets a celebrity introduction to the Rasta life. Want to support Two Truths and a Lie? Become a patron!
Episode 74 REVEAL
Who was the liar? Jenna Brister, Cat Crow, or Johnno Wilson? Want to support Two Truths and a Lie and find out who the liar is sooner? Become a patron!
Episode 74 REVEAL
Who was the liar? Jenna Brister, Cat Crow, or Johnno Wilson? Want to support Two Truths and a Lie and find out who the liar is sooner? Become a patron!
Worst Case Scenario
Things couldn't possibly get worse...could they? Three stories of the Worst Case Scenarios. Jenna Brister meets a bear. Cat Crow meets some dogs. And Johnno Wilson meets the sea. Want to support Two Truths and a Lie? Become a patron!
Episode 73 REVEAL
Who was the liar? Joe Quint, Erick Esteban, or David Crabb? Want to support Two Truths and a Lie and find out who the liar is sooner? Become a patron!
Losing Faith
What do you believe in when you don't know what to believe? Three stories about searching for faith, and not finding it. Joe Quint loses his girlfriend, and then his god, in quick succession. Erick Esteban tries to go to church, but ends up in a street battle. And David Crabb searches for something to answer his grief - and ends up flirting with Scientology and canine ghosts. Want to support Two Truths and a Lie? Become a patron!
Episode 72 REVEAL
Who was the liar? Jonathan Wickremasinghe-Kuhn, Jesse Worstell, or Jeff Dorchen? Want to support Two Truths and a Lie and find out who the liar is sooner? Become a patron!
Catharsis
How far will you go to find some relief? Three stories of catharsis. Jonathan Wickremasinghe-Kuhn dives into the woods and out of religion. Jesse Worstell goes all Tyler Durden in the midst of a divorce. And Jeff Dorchen searches for the elusive Marrakesh Jew. Want to support Two Truths and a Lie? Become a patron!
Episode 71 REVEAL
Who was the liar? Margot Leitman, Laura Swisher, or Riley Silverman? Want to support Two Truths and a Lie and find out who the liar is sooner? Become a patron!
Crossed Wires
I think you misunderstood us...three stories of crossed wires. Margot Leitman tries to sort out some debt issues...that aren't even her own. Laura Swisher misses the memo on what her gig is supposed to be. And Riley Silverman finds out her girlfriend isn't as queer as she thought. Want to support Two Truths and a Lie? Become a patron!
Episode 70 REVEAL
Who was the liar? Gary Buchler, Ravi Naidu, or Ruby Cooper? We'll be back in June - in the meantime, come to our live show at Angel City Brewery on May 27th! Want to support Two Truths and a Lie and find out who the liar is sooner? Become a patron!
Escape!
Finding a way to squeeze away from those tricky situations. Gary Buchler escapes a week of tech repair hell. Ravi Naidu nearly ties the knot, until he finds a loophole. And Ruby Cooper uses a message in a bottle to escape Appalachia. Want to support Two Truths and a Lie? Become a patron!
Episode 69 REVEAL
Who was the liar? Rose Marziale, Bryan Kett, or Steve Howard? Plus, a look at our next episode! Want to support Two Truths and a Lie and find out who the liar is sooner? Become a patron!
Disobeying Authority
Stick it to the man. Rose Marziale goes postal on her teacher. Bryan Kett goes ghetto on his students. And for the first time in public, Steve Howard talks about the Fall of Saigon. Want to support Two Truths and a Lie? Become a patron!
Episode 68 REVEAL
Who was the liar? Kim Kalish, Justin Welborn, or Mike Shapiro Want to support Two Truths and a Lie and find out who the liar is sooner? Become a patron!
Time
Time management can be stressful - especially if it ends you up in a Thai prison. Kim Kalish falls in love too quickly. Justin Welborn's South East Asian trip goes awry. And my dad Mike Shapiro talks about his son's birth. Want to support Two Truths and a Lie? Become a patron!
Episode 66 REVEAL
Who was the liar? Rachel LeGault, Kiran Deol, or Jen Kober? Plus, a sneak peak at the next episode! Want to support Two Truths and a Lie? Become a patron!
Undercover
That stranger in the trenchcoat may be more than you think. Three stories of people undercover - Rachel LeGault gets caught by a narc. Kiran Deol sneaks into the world of Koreatown escorts. And Jen Kober gets pursued by a private eye - hired by her mother. Want to support Two Truths and a Lie? Become a patron!
Episode 65 Reveal
Who was the liar? Sarah Kapp, Katya Duft, or Erica Blumfield? Want to support Two Truths and a Lie? Become a patron!
Solitude
Sarah Kapp finds some dubious treasure on a hike. Katya Duft runs away from a Russian hospital. And Erica Blumfield sets herself on a solipsistic journey. Want to support Two Truths and a Lie? Become a patron!
Episode 64 REVEAL
Who was the liar? Jonathan Bradley Welch, Oscar Sagastume, or Erica Gerard? Want to support Two Truths and a Lie? Become a patron!
Alter Egos
Two people pretending to be other people, and one pretending to pretend to be another person. Which is which? Jonathan Bradley Welch is forced out of the closet in front of all of his bro-friends. Oscar Sagastume gets bored and makes up a coworker. And Erica Gerard develops a more daring personality in the wake of 9/11. Want to support Two Truths and a Lie? Become a patron!
Episode 63 Reveal
Who was the liar? Wyatt Gray, Jen Curcio, or Nathan Turner? Plus a sneak peak at the next episode! Want to support Two Truths and a Lie? Become a patron!
Idols
What happens when you finally meet your idol? Wyatt Gray learns that it may go differently than you expect. Jen Curcio learns that you it may bring you strange places - like a nude modeling class. And Nathan Turner learns that if you try to become your idol, you may end up the dummy in a women's self defense class. Want to support Two Truths and a Lie? Become a patron!
Episode 62 REVEAL
Who was the liar? Bridgid Ryan, Jason Kapoor, or Megan Hayes? Plus a sneak peak at the next episode! Want to support Two Truths and a Lie? Become a patron!
Wrong Way
Three stories about people going the wrong way. Bridgid Ryan commemorates the end of Catholic School with a few strippers. Jason Kapoor starts racketeering in High School. And Megan Hayes defies the expectation of being Miss Loser. Want to support Two Truths and a Lie? Become a patron!
Episode 61 REVEAL
Who was the liar? Leah Dubie, Cara Lopez Lee, or Barret Baumgart? Plus a sneak peak at the next episode! Want to support Two Truths and a Lie? Become a patron! And, if you want to support the wildfire relief efforts in Ventura County, check out these links below: https://www.gofundme.com/venturastrong https://www.gofundme.com/pattys-wildfire-relief-fund https://www.gofundme.com/dan-lost-everything-in-wildfires https://www.gofundme.com/jarrod-carys-fire-fund https://www.gofundme.com/supportgrandpajack https://www.gofundme.com/help-michelle-get-back-to-work https://www.gofundme.com/alex-and-kentons-fire-recovery https://www.gofundme.com/y35nmk-helping-the-bennett-family
Survival
Three stories of people just making it out alive. Leah Dubie thinks she's about to be kidnapped by an NPR superstar. Cara Lopez Lee argues with her grandfather in the middle of a wildfire. And Barret Baumgart faces death, but doesn't realize it. Want to support Two Truths and a Lie? Become a patron!
Episode 60 REVEAL
Who was the liar? Matt MacNelly, Riley Silverman, or Sarah Isaacson? Plus a sneak peak at the next episode! Want to support Two Truths and a Lie? Become a patron!
Someone Else's Shoes
Three people stop, look down, and find themselves in someone else's shoes. Matt MacNelly tries on being Scottish for a night. Riley Silverman comes out as trans. And Sarah Isaacson finds out what the shoes of a celebrity feel like. Want to support Two Truths and a Lie? Become a patron!
Episode 59 REVEAL
Who was the liar? Alex Stein, Katy Dolle, or Spencer Howard? Plus a sneak peak at the next episode! Want to support Two Truths and a Lie? Become a patron!
Last Resorts
Stories of people with nothing left to lose. Alex Stein tries to make it to the wedding after his car breaks down. Katy Dolle takes a demoralizing job involving body shots. And Spencer Howard witnesses a eulogy with a hint of bovine fornication. Want to support Two Truths and a Lie? Become a patron!
Episode 58 REVEAL
Who was the liar? Madeline Wager, Rich Tackenberg, or Dani Klein Modisett? Find out! Plus, a sneak peak of the next episode. Want to support Two Truths and a Lie? Become a patron at patreon.com/TwoTruthsPod!
Awakenings
Three people who woke up and saw things differently. Madeline Wager realizes church may not be her salvation. Rich Tackenberg realizes that even Bon Jovi can bring you joy. And Dani Klein Modisett tries to make sense of a sexual assault. Want to support Two Truths and a Lie? Become a patron!
Episode 57 REVEAL
Who was the liar? Marla Black, Michael Minto, or Jacqueline Castro? Find out! Plus, a sneak peak of the next episode. Want to support Two Truths and a Lie? Become a patron at patreon.com/TwoTruthsPod!
Milestones
Three people hitting those milestones and wondering what's next. Marla Black celebrates two years in LA with a little anxiety-filled skinny dipping. Michael Minto enters adolescence through an MS DOS program. And Jacqueline Castro gets called "momma." But not by her kid. Want to support Two Truths and a Lie? Become a patron!
Episode 56 REVEAL
Who was the liar? Emily Schmidt, Jordan Morris, or Pablo Marz? Find out! Plus, a sneak peak of the next episode. Want to support Two Truths and a Lie? Become a patron at patreon.com/TwoTruthsPod!
Metamorphosis
Stories of people awakening one morning from uneasy dreams to find themselves transformed in their beds into gigantic insects. Emily Schmidt hopes that surgery will transform her into a swan. Jordan Morris hopes that France will turn him into a nudist. And Pablo Marz hopes that an English aristocrat will help him discovery his sexuality. Want to support Two Truths and a Lie? Become a patron!
Episode 55 REVEAL
Who was the liar? Claire Kaplan, Zachary Foster, or Sarah Kapp? Find out! Plus, a sneak peak of the next episode. Want to support Two Truths and a Lie? Become a patron at patreon.com/TwoTruthsPod!
The Animal Kingdom - Two Truths and a Lie Episode 55
Explore what it means to be human by walking around with the beasts. Claire Kaplan picks a fight with a 400 pound ape. Zachary Foster tries to make peace with a puppy that doesn't trust him. And Sarah Kapp finds the one animal that will make her grandmother melt. Want to support Two Truths and a Lie? Become a patron!
Episode 54 REVEAL
Who was the liar? Mav Viola, Adrian Lopez, or Bryan Kett? Find out! Plus, a sneak peak of the next episode. Want to support Two Truths and a Lie? Become a patron at patreon.com/TwoTruthsPod!
Fashion
Three ways to embarrass yourself with cloth. Mav Viola gets caught between butch and femme. So does Adrian Lopez...without his knowledge. And Bryan Kett tries to save a young protege from being hoisted by his own ensemble. Want to support Two Truths and a Lie? Become a patron!
Episode 53 REVEAL
Who was the liar? Ravi Naidu, Kevin Chu, or Deanna Cheng? Find out! Plus, a sneak peak of the next episode. Want to support Two Truths and a Lie? Become a patron at patreon.com/TwoTruthsPod!
Villains
Those people you love to hate. Ravi Naidu tries to evade a couple of robbers. Kevin Chu gets caught by the mean old principal. And Deanna Cheng battles the sea...and nearly loses her bikini. Love the show? Become a patron at patreon.com/TwoTruthsPod
Episode 52 REVEAL
Who was the liar? Erick Esteban, Oscar Sagastume, or Meg Cheng-Rodriguez? Find out! Plus, a sneak peak of the next episode.
Heroes
Three stories of superheroes - minus the super. Erick Esteban gets saved by a Martial Arts white belt. Oscar Sagastume finds a weapons cache in the props department. And Meg Cheng-Rodriguez is a damsel in the dentist's chair. Love Two Truths and a Lie? Become a patron at patreon.com/twotruthspod
Two Lies and a Truth & a SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT
We'll be back with a brand new episode next week, with our new producer Spencer Howard! In the mean time, check out these great stories from Bennett Rea (Episode 39), Lindsay Adams (Episode 33), and Spencer Howard (Episode 32). Become a Patron of Two Truths and a Lie at Patreon!
Three Things
The Pledge, the Turn, and the Prestige. Three three act stories for you, one of them is a lie. Nee Kirschman gets a 1-2-3 knock out. Michael Kass learns three lessons about his father. And Jen Curcio learns the three-step guide to becoming a 3rd grade drop out.
Technology
Three stories about our connected world. Emily Goglia swipes herself into a sticky situation. Brittany Ross has a bridge in Brooklyn she'd like to sell you. And Adam Courtin diffuses an iRate customer.
Awkwaaard
Erm...well this is gonna be awkward. Three stories of things getting weird. Buck Ball hears the wrong name screamed out in bed. Ruby Cooper has to escape from an uncomfortable date. And John Flynn learns that turning tricks isn't as easy as it seems.
Cheats
Three tales of the cheaters, the cheated, and the not-so-innocent bystanders. Cara Lopez Lee finds out her boyfriend isn't faithful while waiting to get off the island. Erica Gerard causes a shanda with an anti-semite. And Julia Hays starts a Ponzi Scheme with the Parker Brothers.
First Times
Three newbies trying it for the first time. Sam Feirstein's first girlfriend is followed by his first child. Nathan Tucker comes out and tries an adult version of haunted house for the first time. And Steven Briggs loses his virginity...eventually.
LOUD NOISES
Sorry if we startled you. Three stories about getting hit in the eardrums. Nathan Turner deals with a neighbor's radio. Scott Schultz tries to get front row seats. And Julieta Gilbert tries to evade a kidnapping.
Inside Out
When what's within comes out, things get interesting. David Crabb takes a trip to the massage parlor, and finds a masseur that is a little unusual. Seth Gilbert learns how to drive truck, but not before leaking a few essential items. And Cait Chock tries to keep the kids in, and the parasites out.
Celebrity Sightings
You know who they are...but will they remember you? Christopher Donoghue talks smack about a celebrity - while he's in the room. Ravi Naidu mishears a request from Donald Sutherland. And Erin McGown earns her first kiss, and her first interstate booty call.
Parents
They teach us, support us, and embarrass us. So here are three stories about our parents - Thi Nguyen learns her mother's origin story. Kevin McGeehan makes amends one last time. And Nina Manni learns why dad is behind bars.
Hard Knocks
When things go from bad...to worse...to much worse. Beowulf Jones thinks he can lose his virginity to a hooker...he can't. Nee Kirschman thinks selling her eggs is easy money...it isn't. And Horus Ra looks for protection in prison...does he get it?
Home
Where the heart is - whether you want it or not. Three stories about home. Rachel LeGault becomes a home for bugs, and reassesses her own living situation. Bennett Rea goes home for the holidays and gets in a spat with his elders. And Bill Barol goes home one last time to try to save his memory of it.
Masks
Three stories about the things we use to hide our faces, from papier-mâché to denial. Wyatt Gray puts on a bear suit and loses his inhibitions. Nikki Black pretends the one she's kissing is a little less...hairy. And Matteson Perry puts a mask not on his face, but under his tongue.
Record Breakers
Three stories about the most superlative. Like James Bell selling chocolate bars the most amorally. Olivia O'Connor reciting Shakespeare the most vindictively. And Scott Schultz playing the tambourine the most self-destructively.
On the Inside
What happens to people when they find themselves looking outside from within? Three stories of being in the thick of it. Brandon Burkhart ends up in the clink. Oscar Sagastume learns the secrets of being inside the Mormon church. And Monte LaMonte finds out what being on the inside of a political machine will get you.
Funny Women Fest
Next weekend in LA, Funny Women Fest is going to celebrate females in comedy through four days of sketch, standup, storytelling, improv, and more. So to celebrate, here are three stories from our archive featuring three women who will be featured at Funny Women Fest. Erin McGown catches her parents having sex. Rachel Germaine puts the 'pube' in puberty. And Melanie Maras loses her flip phone, and finds a weirdo. Can you remember who the liar was?
Democracy
With the election only days away, let's remind ourselves of some campaigns that were a little less...chaotic? Lindsay Adams gets her taste of democracy on the night of a historic election. Michelle Joyner finds out she's accidentally the face of the Reagan youth. And Kevin Chu gets nominated for a position he doesn't even want.
The Written Word
Have a thought? Jot it down. It could get you the girl, like Spencer Howard tried to do. It could get you the big award, as Alex Stein learned. Or it could get you a few disciples, like Mav Viola.
Surprise!
Don't look now - three stories that will leave you surprised. Sonja Hyde takes a Norse approach to death. Matt McManus gets a surprise growing up. And Kim Kalish gets astonished by her own subconscious.
On the Road
A car can be your key to freedom, or your highway to hell. Three stories about people and their whips. Sarah Kapp gets her license and runs into her worst fear. Rachel Germaine commits grand theft auto. And Bill Barol gets behind the wheel to take his wife where she needs to be. If you liked Melanie's story last week, make sure to vote for her in the Laugh Factory's Funniest Person in the World competition. Check out her comedy here!
School Days
Get your backpack ready, we're going back to school. Rose Marziale learns how to stand up to spelling injustice. Melanie Maras builds a Japanese drama out of real life. And Jayne Entwistle stages a university epidemiological sit in.
Hooray?
Listen, you can't always let a pedophiliac priest get in the way of a good party. Three stories about celebration gone awry: Matteson Perry turns a kegger into an exorcism. Brittany Ross celebrates her graduation, except for one tiny detail. And John Flynn helps his boyfriend come out as gay - or tries to, at least.
Heat
Summer's here - so take a listen to these three stories that are hot, hot, hot. Marla Black gets burnt in an audition room. Greg Walloch loses his cool on a bad date. And Mary Lou gets put in a pressure cooker in the middle of summer.
The Law
They fought the law, but who won? Check out these storytellers who founds themselves cought between law and order. Brandon Burkhart commits a fake crime, but ends up in a real police car. Vicki Juditz falls victim to a crime on her doorstep. And Sam Feirstein finds out that Egyptian police do not have a sense of humor.
Money
The Root of All Evil. Lend us some of your time, and we'll spot you three stories about making paper. Stevie Nelson learns about the cutthroat world of cosmetics. Courtney Banks dips her toes into being a dominatrix. And Alison Royer makes a poor overseas investment.
Transit
In that space between A and B, there are always some good stories. Amy Silverberg's boat ride turns sour. Jeff Simmermon finds humanity in an angry woman on a bus. and Emily Krauser tries to make the best out of a birthday/cross-country trip.
Sex
It's everyone's favorite sport. But we're gonna ruin it for you. Julia Dwyer Sullivan learns how to masturbate by ignoring her mother. Lizzie Prestel's torrid affair turns into a family affair. And Molly Fite goes on an epic mission - to lose her V-card. Who's making it all up? Let us know on Facebook or Twitter, and we might give you a shout out on air if you're right.
Food
You hungry? Two truths and a lie about everyone's favorite topic - food. Megan Dolan finds a moment of serenity in a smoothie. Oscar Sagastume finds a reason to learn his manners. And James Bell faces a daunting meal.
Fools
Our Month of April Fools has come to an end - and we're going out the way we came in. With fools! Jake Friday gets mistaken for a stalker. Rory Uphold gets mistaken for a hero. And Dani Klein Modisett deals with a crazy doctor dead-set on ruining a childbirth.
Liars
April Fools is back for more! Today we've got three stories about liars, one of which is itself a lie. Can you spot the wolf amongst wolves? Sam Hunter gets faces off against the fates after crashing his car. Rose Marziale tries out lying, and quickly realizes some flaws in her strategy. And Rachel Knight learns to cope with some vicious lies being spread about her.
Pranksters
Our Month of April Fools has arrived. And what better way to kick it of than with a few pranks? Scott Bartenhagen convinces his friend he is from the future. Matt MacNelly pulls off a prank perfectly - except for the fallout. And Matt McManus (no relation) gets a lifetime of karmic retribution for the world's longest prank.
Now You Know
Three of our best lies from our first 12 episodes - now that you know they are lies, will that change how you view them? Featuring stories from Emily Goglia, Alex Stein, and Nathan Turner
Out of Place
Have you ever felt like you don't belong? Three stories of people finding themselves in a situation they didn't mean to get themselves into. Amy Silverberg tries her hand at hardcore investigative journalism...as a 4th grader. Jen Curcio goes to jail over someone else's pot farm. And Jacob Anderson accidentally runs for mayor...against his dad.
Sports Fails
Let's face it - you probably didn't go pro with that high school dream of yours. Maybe you didn't even make it on the Junior Varsity team. So listen to these three athletic failures and be glad you knew when to quit.Julia Eve Hays plays professional basketball dressed like an owl. Rachel Germaine is a pretty sleek swimmer, until things get hairy. And Michael Kass earns the admiration of the jocks the old fashioned way - through pornography.
Learning to Love
With Valentine's Day coming up, we thought we'd dispense with the romantic love in favor of the awkward, the profane, and the traumatic. Three stories about learning how to love one another: Danny Lobell (Mostly Bull Market, This American Life) tells us about giving his parents a loving, if ill-conceived, anniversary gift; Rachel LeGault (OMFG!, WolfPop) tries her hand at internet dating as a 12 year old; and Victoria Sayeg (Refuel, Stay Gone) learns how to love and find peace after a devastating crime.
Stranger Danger
You know, your parents might have been right about a couple of things - sometimes, strangers are not to be trusted. Juliette Goglia found out about that one with a 53 year old man from the internet. Roger Panameno found out with a couple of thugs on a dark street. And Melanie Maras found that out with a Good Samaritan who had some ulterior motives.
Happier Holidays
This Christmas, we're celebrating the other times of year. You know, when it's not miserably cold and the days are much longer. Kim Kalish inadvertently turns on 250 firemen on the biggest drinking holiday of the year. Alex M. Stein gets over his fear of Valentine's Day, but encounters something much worse. and Sam Fierstein finds himself in an uncomfortable situation, as Santa watches over him.
Miserable Jobs
Remember that terrible job you had in college? How could you forget. These stories will at least help you commiserate. Allison Husko tells us about wearing knee-highs and being covered in beer. Corinne Derushatalks about the bullies that older ladies with knitting needles can be. And Cameron Johnson gives in to the temptation while working the cafeteria line.
Family Folklore
Our families teach us everything we know, and what we learn from our parents becomes a part of our stories as well. The teach us to eat everything on our plate, no matter what, just like Trent Bruce's mom. They teach us that intimacy is ideally a private affair - and hopefully, it includes soundproofing, as Erin McGown found out. And they teach us that honesty is always the best policy, unless you're trying to get into Disneyland, as Taylor Mallory's family knows too well. Take a listen, and then thank your parents.
Audio Cocoa
Three uplifting stories to warm you up by the fire. Caron Clancey escapes from a will-they-won't-they RomCom. Joe Levi saves the farm in Fancy Dress. And Katy Dolle stops a bully, and starts a movement.
Halloween Horror
'Tis the season for spooky, scary, sinister stories. Kieren van den Blink makes her debut when someone takes the phrase "Break a Leg" a bit too seriously. Alex Amerri gets rocked by a Ouija board in a closet, and Emily Goglia learns how to live with her phantasmagorical roommate.
Losing It
The stories we gain when we lose something important. Jane Cohen talks about causing the loss of some art. Megan Kim loses her cool accoutrement during the Backdraft experience. And Jake Anderson achieves the impossible - destroys a Nokia cell phone.
Discovery
Come along with our storytellers as they attempt discovery. Danny Lobell (This American Life, WTF, Host of Modern Day Philosophers) searches for an idol. Michael Minto (3 Twins Comedy) finds out some geneology. And Kenneth Rudnicki (Portable Currency Theatre) discovers a new passion.
Travel Stories
Stories from big to small revolving around traveling. Taylor Funkhouser almost gets caught trafficking. Jeff Wienckowski keeps his shoes but loses his girlfriend in Paris. And Nathan Turner rushes to someone's aid in Moscow.
Deception
In this episode, we stare deep into the eyes of deception. Seems fitting, no? Calli Dunaway hides the rite of passage known as Minor in Possession. Keith McEly finds himself turning into an unwilling Woody Guthrie. And Sara Garcia considers what's really important in life; mainly, a set of wheels.
Struggle
Tiger Moon and her tribe face off against the FBI. Adrian Lopez faces off alone against his inner demons. And Erick Barrientos faces off against suburban boredom. Recorded live at Angel City Brewery. Music in this episode by Scott Bartenhagen.
Lust
For our first episode, we decided to tackle a nice and easy subject - Lust. Cate Scott Campbell learns about her own romantic life through a food blog. Claire Kaplan learns about chivalry and its failings. And Sam Hunter learns what romantic gestures are appropriate at 30,000 feet. Music in this episode by Scott Bartenhagen.
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