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You Can’t Make This Up

The incredible real stories behind the making of the biggest documentary series & films on Netflix. Host Rebecca Lavoie leads in-depth interviews with creators and subjects, exploring how these stories are produced & their impact, while uncovering new information. New episodes every Wednesday.

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36:08

Turning Point: The Vietnam War

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2025/05/07

The Netflix documentary series Turning Point: The Vietnam War covers how American involvement went from advisory role to full-on combat in Southeast Asia. It dives into the key battles and the many opportunities to withdraw from the fight ignored by leaders. Soldiers, protestors, journalists, and civilians from both the US and Vietnam explain how the war affected their nations and the wounds that linger to this day. In this episode of You Can't Make This Up, host Rebecca Lavoie interviews

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60:36

BONUS | Battle Camp S1: Reality Rivalries with Dana...

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2025/04/30

This week on You Can't Make This Up, we have a special bonus episode featuring the latest episode on our sister podcast, We Have The Receipts.Do you have fond childhood memories of summer camp? For a chance at $250,000, campers must compete in a series of summer camp-themed challenges to prove that they are unbeatable, unhateable, and unbreakable. Host Chris Burns is joined by the multi-talented comedian Dana Moon to recap the first five episodes of season one of ⁠Battle Camp⁠. Plus, Quori-Tyler

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37:53

Oklahoma City Bombing: American Terror

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2025/04/23

The Netflix documentary Oklahoma City Bombing: American Terror goes beyond the chaos of that fateful day, spotlighting the community's resilience and the search for answers. It explores the heroic efforts of first responders and ordinary citizens who risked their lives to save others, while also examining the investigation that brought Timothy McVeigh and his accomplices to justice. In this episode of You Can't Make This Up, host Rebecca Lavoie interviews director Greg Tillman. SPOILER ALERT! If

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28:30

BONUS | Black Mirror

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2025/04/16

We're trying something different this week: a full post-show breakdown of every episode in the latest season of Black Mirror! Ari Romero from "Now on Netflix" is joined by Tudum's Black Mirror expert, Keisha Hatchett, to give you all the nuance, the insider commentary, and the details you might have missed in this incredible new season. Plus commentary from creator & showrunner Charlie Brooker!SPOILER ALERT: We're talking about the new season in detail and revealing key plot points. If you haven't

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36:35

Bad Influence: The Dark Side of Kidfluencing

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2025/04/09

Piper Rockelle was a young social media superstar with more than 25 million followers. She filmed pranks, challenges, and “crush content” with her friend group, The Squad. For aspiring tween influencers, joining them could unlock hundreds of thousands of followers and big-budget brand deals. But former Squad members accused Piper’s mother and manager, Tiffany, of taking advantage of them—commercially, financially, and even sexually.The Netflix documentary series Bad Influence: The Dark Side of

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33:25

Gone Girls: The Long Island Serial Killer

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2025/04/02

The search for a missing person in 2010 led to the discovery of a woman’s body on a secluded stretch of Gilgo Beach. It prompted police to unearth the remains of several more women. Authorities reached a startling conclusion: a serial killer had been preying on sex workers in Long Island for years. For a time, it seemed the case would remain cold, but new investigators utilized overlooked clues and cutting-edge technology to identify the man they believe is responsible for the murders.In the

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35:03

Gold and Greed: The Hunt for Fenn's Treasure

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2025/03/27

Forrest Fenn caught the imagination of the world when he announced he’d hidden a treasure chest filled with riches somewhere in the Rocky Mountains. All you had to do was solve a riddle to find it. The quest for gold drew many a treasure hunter into the wilderness, all with different theories on where each arcane clue should lead them. But for some, the ten-year-long hunt became an obsession, causing them to lose money, relationships, and for some, their lives. When the chest was found in 2020,

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35:36

CHAOS: The Manson Murders

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2025/03/19

In 1969, Los Angeles was on edge after a bloody killing spree in the Hollywood Hills - one of the victims, a pregnant movie star. The killers all said they committed their crimes at the direction of their leader, Charles Manson. While the Manson Family murders still fascinate today, one question remains unanswered: how was the mastermind able to convince his followers to kill at his direction? Was his charismatic hold that strong? Or did Manson’s powers of persuasion get a boost from the

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21:34

BONUS | State Secrets: Inside The Making of The...

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2025/03/12

Step into the mysterious and visually stunning world of The Electric State as host Francesca Amiker takes you behind the scenes with the creative masterminds who brought Simon Stålenhag’s dystopian vision to life. In this premiere episode, directors Joe and Anthony Russo, stars Millie Bobby Brown and Chris Pratt, writers Christopher Markus and Stephen McFeely, and producers Angela Russo-Otstot and Chris Castaldi reveal how they transformed a haunting graphic novel into an epic cinematic

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34:19

Toxic Town

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2025/03/05

In the 1990s, mothers in the English industrial town of Corby noticed their children were born with similar disabilities. Could they have been poisoned during their pregnancies by toxic waste being removed from the old steel mill? Led by Susan McIntrye, the group rallied to seek justice, but the borough council denied there was any connection between the children and the reclamation project essential to the city’s future. The mothers hit stonewalls in their quest for the truth, but a crusading

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35:31

Surviving Black Hawk Down

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2025/02/26

In October 1993, US soldiers operating in the middle of a civil war in Somalia were on a mission to capture high ranking militia leaders linked to the fighting. But their extraction from the streets of Mogadishu was blocked by an unexpected counter attack from Somali warriors resulting in an all-out urban firefight. While the Army Rangers were pinned down in the streets, resistance fighters shot down two Black Hawk helicopters. What became known as the Battle of Mogadishu lasted for hours, with the

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34:32

American Murder: Gabby Petito

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2025/02/19

In 2021, Gabby Petito and her boyfriend Brian Laundrie set off in a van for a cross country adventure they’d document for a travel vlog. Despite images of a carefree journey she posted online, the trip was beginning to sour. Then - Gabby’s parents couldn’t reach her. And police discovered Brian had returned home in the van…with his girlfriend nowhere to be found.The Netflix documentary series American Murder: Gabby Petito dives deep into the true crime mystery that captivated the Internet - and

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31:42

Apple Cider Vinegar - part two

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2025/02/12

At the dawn of the social media era, Belle Gibson became a pioneering wellness influencer - telling the world how she beat cancer with an alternative diet. Her bestselling cookbook and online app provided her success, respect, and a connection to the cancer-battling influencer she admired the most. But a curious journalist with a sick wife began asking questions that even those closest to Belle began to wonder. Was the online star faking her cancer and fooling the world?Kaitlyn Dever stars in the

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37:03

Apple Cider Vinegar

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2025/02/05

Belle Gibson was an early social media health influencer, with a best-selling book and a popular wellness app. She drew attention after claiming she had several forms of malignant cancer, and was treating them with alternative therapies and diet. When Gibson told the world her holistic approach was keeping her alive and well despite her diagnoses, followers and readers put their faith in her guidance. But when journalists discovered Gibson had faked her illnesses and wasn’t truthful about her

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36:20

American Manhunt: O.J. Simpson

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2025/01/29

In 1994, two people were slain in Brentwood, California - one of them the ex-wife of a beloved celebrity. Then the world stood transfixed watching a televised police chase of the famous fugitive through Los Angeles. It seemed like a mountain of evidence would convict OJ Simpson for the murders of Ronald Goldman and Nicole Brown Simpson. But his aggressive defense team attacked the science and the motivations of a problematic detective. It all led to a bombshell verdict that divided the country and

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31:31

Don't Die: The Man Who Wants to Live Forever

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2025/01/22

After making his fortune in tech, Bryan Johnson has set his sights on an even more valuable goal: finding a fountain of youth through cutting-edge science. Employing a mix of smoothies, fitness, regimented sleep, high-tech therapies, and more than 100 pills and supplements, Bryan has been able to slow the aging rate of his body. His Blueprint Protocol has earned him lots of attention, and lots of derision from those who see his quest as folly. And Bryan’s pursuit of even more radical techniques has

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31:47

Jerry Springer: Fights, Camera, Action

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2025/01/15

Jerry Springer’s dull new talk show was relegated to an overnight time slot and the likelihood of cancellation. But when he teamed up with a new executive producer - one with a taste for the sensational - the show evolved into a must-watch television circus. And when guests started punching each other, the ratings went through the roof. The Netflix documentary series Jerry Springer: Fights, Camera, Action revisits the outrageous talk show, zooming in on the relationship between its affable host

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37:50

BONUS | American Nightmare

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2025/01/08

On today’s episode, we take a look back at one of our favorite documentaries from 2024: the Netflix series American Nightmare. Host Rebecca Lavoie talks to filmmakers Felicity Morris and Bernadette Higgins.SPOILER ALERT! If you haven't watched American Nightmare yet, make sure to add it to your watch-list before listening on. Listen to more from Netflix Podcasts.

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35:03

BONUS | American Criminal: Crypto Criminals

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2025/01/01

In the documentary, The Biggest Heist Ever, we learned about Heather “Razzlekhan” Morgan and Ilya “Dutch” Lichtenstein, who were accused of conspiring to launder $4.5 billion in stolen bitcoin. But this is just a peek into the world of crytpto criminals and the people who track them. Today we're bringing you a recent episode from our friends at American Criminal, where each week host Jeremy Schwartz takes you inside the minds of some of America's most notorious felons and outlaws. In this episode

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24:38

The Six Triple Eight

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2024/12/23

At the height of World War II, transporting the mail to GIs took a back seat to moving supplies to the front. Soon, millions of letters and packages were piling up with no one to sort them. Commanders reluctantly gave the job to a battalion of Black female soldiers, convinced the task would be too much for them. Despite facing racism and sexism - and grueling working conditions - the women of the Six Triple Eight accomplished their mission, re-establishing an important connection between the

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