Episodes

  • Amelia Earhart
    Nov 4 2025

    The fearless flyer recalls the first time she saw an airplane—a moment that changed the course of her life. She reflects on the thrill and isolation of her Atlantic triumph, and the mystery that still surrounds her final flight.

    Earhart also celebrates the women who’ve carried her spirit into new frontiers and considers how far we’ve come since her time. Looking ahead, she imagines what it would mean for a human to land on Mars—and shares what she believes is still worth daring everything for.

    Truth Serum dares to ask: What would history’s most influential voices say if we could speak to them today?

    This is a dramatization built on the foundations of state-of-the-art AI and historical scholarship, we revive figures from the past for open conversations. Our goal isn’t to learn what they would say, but what they might say—with the full weight of hindsight, context, and a dash of truth serum.

    We believe the voices of the past still have something to teach us, that the conversation isn’t over and that the truth is never dead.

    Disclaimer: Some vintage advertisements featured in this episode include claims or statements that may no longer be accurate. They are presented solely for their historical and entertainment value.


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    57 mins
  • Robert Johnson Part 1
    Nov 3 2025

    Listen to Part 2 at https://www.truthserumproject.com/episode-3


    The great Godfather of Rock ’n Roll talks about his so-called deal with the devil, the artists who shaped his sound, where music traveled after he was gone, and shares his thoughts while listening to the sweet sounds of Berry, Clapton, Hendrix, Van Halen, and more.Truth Serum dares to ask: What would history’s most influential voices say if we could speak to them today?

    Using a blend of AI and historical scholarship, we revive figures from the past for open, honest conversations. Our goal isn’t to learn what they would say, but what they might say—with the full weight of hindsight, context, and a dash of truth serum.

    This is not a reenactment.

    It’s an informed exploration—built on handwritten letters, biographies and historical records. Our guests' answers are digitally generated based on all accessible information, and are not edited for content or substance. Each episode is intended to be thought-provoking and informative, without being definitive.

    We believe the voices of the past still have something to teach us, that the conversation isn’t over and that the truth is never dead.

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    This episode contains brief excerpts of copyrighted music used for the purpose of education, analysis, and historical commentary, consistent with U.S. fair use doctrine (17 U.S. Code § 107).

    The intent is not to entertain or set mood, but to study and analyze the evolution of rock music, as sparked by Robert Johnson’s pioneering work. Through comparison and commentary, we explore the techniques, styles, and musical innovations Johnson introduced, and how they shaped generations of guitarists across blues, rock, and modern genres.

    All clips are used in limited duration, are directly tied to critical discussion, and are intended to educate the listener on the lineage and lasting impact of Robert Johnson’s music.


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    21 mins
  • George Washington
    Oct 14 2025

    America’s first president reflects on his darkest days of the Revolution, recalls his time with Hamilton and Jefferson, weighs the legacies of Obama and Trump, tells us what he’d say if he ran for president today, and shares what the nation he helped create must do to survive.


    Truth Serum dares to ask: What would history’s most influential voices say if we could speak to them today?


    Built on the foundations of state-of-the-art AI and historical scholarship, we revive figures from the past for open conversations. Our goal isn’t to learn what they would say, but what they might say—with the full weight of hindsight, context, and a dash of truth serum.


    We believe the voices of the past still have something to teach us, that the conversation isn’t over and that the truth is never dead.


    Disclaimer: Some vintage advertisements featured in this episode include claims or statements that may no longer be accurate. They are presented solely for their historical and entertainment value.


    👉 Learn more: https://www.truthserumproject.com/episode-2


    💥 Leave us a 5-star review on Apple or Spotify and drop a comment. You’ll be entered into our Season Two drawing — the winner gets to choose a guest for an episode. Who would you bring back from the dead for dinner?


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    1 hr and 19 mins
  • Ada Lovelace
    Oct 7 2025

    The world’s first computer programmer tells us what she saw that no one else did, weighs in on Women in Tech, takes the iPhone for a spin, and shares what we must remember as we move into the future.


    Truth Serum dares to ask: What would history’s most influential voices say if we could speak to them today?


    Built on the foundations of state-of-the-art AI and historical scholarship, we revive figures from the past for open conversations. Our goal isn’t to learn what they would say, but what they might say—with the full weight of hindsight, context, and a dash of truth serum.


    We believe the voices of the past still have something to teach us, that the conversation isn’t over and that the truth is never dead.


    Disclaimer: Some vintage advertisements featured in this episode include claims or statements that may no longer be accurate. They are presented solely for their historical and entertainment value.


    👉 Learn more: https://www.truthserumproject.com/episode-1


    💥 Leave us a 5-star review on Apple or Spotify and drop a comment. You’ll be entered into our Season Two drawing — the winner gets to choose a guest for an episode. Who would you bring back from the dead for dinner?


    Special thanks to our sponsor Popsicle. Visit them at popsicle.com


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    56 mins
  • Truth Serum Teaser
    Sep 18 2025

    What would history’s most influential voices say—if we could speak to them today?


    Truth Serum is a new podcast that opens an unfiltered dialogue with the minds who shaped our world. From philosophers and scientists to musicians, inventors, and leaders, we revisit the past with the power of hindsight, context, and imagination.

    In this teaser, hear a taste of what’s to come: conversations that bridge time, spark curiosity, and remind us that “the truth is never dead.”


    Featured names include: Ada Lovelace, George Washington, Robert Johnson, Amelia Earhart, Christopher Columbus, Mozart and more!

    Launching October 2025.


    👉 Learn more: http://truthserumproject.com


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    1 min