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The Laundromat
October 23, 2019
- 30:43
In Steven Soderbergh's new film, "The Laundromat" he explores the world of offshore banking and the international crises caused by the...
Unbelievable
September 18, 2019
- 40:21
The original series "Unbelievable" follows two policewomen (Toni Collette and Merritt Wever) trying to capture a serial rapist, and one...
Introducing From Where She Stands: The OITNB Podcast
September 11, 2019
- 01:26
From Where She Stands: The OITNB Podcast is a new show that connects the storylines from Orange Is The New Black with the stories of...
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Dig into the real stories behind Netflix Original true crime stories– how our filmmakers got access, what ended up on the cutting room floor, and even the impact a Netflix show can have on the real lives of its subjects. Keep the conversation going on Twitter @CantMakeThisUp, or find us on Facebook at You Cant Make This Up Netflix.
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The Laundromat
October 23, 2019
- 30:43
In Steven Soderbergh's new film, "The Laundromat" he explores the world of offshore banking and the international crises caused by the...
Unbelievable
September 18, 2019
- 40:21
The original series "Unbelievable" follows two policewomen (Toni Collette and Merritt Wever) trying to capture a serial rapist, and one...
Introducing From Where She Stands: The OITNB Podcast
September 11, 2019
- 01:26
From Where She Stands: The OITNB Podcast is a new show that connects the storylines from Orange Is The New Black with the stories of...
The Great Hack
August 28, 2019
- 26:34
Remember back in 2016 when Cambridge Analytica admited to "hacking" Facebook? In this episode, Aminatou Sow (Call Your Girlfriend) talks...
The Staircase (Revisited)
July 17, 2019
- 33:34
One year ago, Netflix released all 13 episodes of The Staircase, a documentary series that follows the trials of Michael Peterson. In...
Killer Ratings
June 26, 2019
- 37:29
Killer Ratings follows a Brazilian TV show host accused of ordering assassinations to feature on his program. But was it all a...
Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile
May 8, 2019
- 26:27
This month, we bring you a narrative feature. We're getting into Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile. Aaron Lammer of the...
The Two Killings of Sam Cooke
April 24, 2019
- 40:31
This month, we’re covering The Two Killings of Sam Cooke. This documentary is a part of Netflix's ReMastered series, and it takes a look...
Introducing The Human Algorithm
April 10, 2019
- 09:36
Netflix has a new podcast called The Human Algorithm, and we think you might like it! On Human Algorithm, we feature different people,...
Abducted in Plain Sight
March 27, 2019
- 45:50
This month, we’re covering Abducted in Plain Sight. This 90-minute documentary follows the unpredictable tale of a girl who gets...
Introducing I'm Obsessed With This
February 20, 2019
- 34:40
We thought You Can't Make This Up listeners might enjoy a new podcast from Netflix called I'm Obsessed With This. On IOWT, host Bobby...
Conversations with a Killer: The Ted Bundy Tapes
February 6, 2019
- 29:12
This week, we’re getting into Conversations with a Killer: The Ted Bundy Tapes. This four-part docuseries follows the crimes of one of...
The Innocent Man
January 16, 2019
- 38:54
This week, we’re diving into the new Netflix Original, The Innocent Man. This six part docu-series follows the life of Ron Williamson,...
Best Of True Crime - 2018
December 26, 2018
- 39:59
With 2018 coming to a close, we couldn’t help but think back on what a crazy year it’s been in the world of Netflix True Crime. We...
They'll Love Me When I'm Dead
November 14, 2018
- 40:17
This week is a true cinephile’s delight. We’re diving into They’ll Love Me When I’m Dead, a new documentary directed by Academy Award...
Salt Fat Acid Heat
October 31, 2018
- 33:21
Samin Nosrat is a cook, teacher, author and now star of the new Netflix Original series, Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat. Based on her James Beard...
Making A Murderer Roundtable Discussion
October 24, 2018
- 34:06
Now that you've had some time to dive into Part Two of Making A Murderer, we wanted to keep the conversation going! Dan Taberski, host...
Making A Murderer
October 17, 2018
- 30:08
Viewers have been anxiously awaiting the return of Making A Murderer since the first ten episodes came out in 2015. And on Friday,...
Follow This | Black Survivalists
October 3, 2018
- 36:11
Follow This is a new pop doc series from BuzzFeed and Netflix. When you read about doomsday preppers, or watch any films about them,...
The Angel
September 19, 2018
- 37:42
This week we're discussing the incredible true story behind the new Netflix Original film, The Angel. The Angel is a spy thriller based...
American Vandal
September 14, 2018
- 24:20
The second season of American Vandal just launched on Netflix. To celebrate, we have an exclusive interview with documentary wunderkids...
Amanda Knox
September 5, 2018
- 45:22
This week we're revisiting the Netflix Original documentary film, Amanda Knox. Eric Eddings, co-host of Gimlet's The Nod, chats with...
Jim & Andy: The Great Beyond
August 22, 2018
- 39:33
This week we're talking about the Emmy nominated documentary film, Jim & Andy: The Great Beyond, Featuring a Very Special, Contractually...
The Bleeding Edge
August 8, 2018
- 43:32
Kirby Dick and Amy Ziering, the Academy Award nominated team behind The Hunting Ground and The Invisible War, sit down with Joan Lunden...
Last Chance U
July 25, 2018
- 33:16
The third season of Emmy nominated docuseries Last Chance U dropped July 20th, and we can't stop thinking about it. So we brought in...
Icarus
July 11, 2018
- 47:16
Max Linsky, co-host of the Longform podcast, interviews director Bryan Fogel about his Academy Award Winning documentary, Icarus. They...
(More Stuff), Explained
June 27, 2018
- 25:09
We've got the hosts of Death, Sex & Money, Food 4 Thot, and Call Your Girlfriend on the show to watch and talk about three new episodes...
The Staircase
June 13, 2018
- 37:42
Erin Gibson and Bryan Safi (Throwing Shade) take us deep down The Staircase rabbit hole. They debate Michael’s innocence, critique...
K-pop, Explained
May 30, 2018
- 15:59
Explained is a new pop doc series from Vox and Netflix. Each episode is a mini 15 minute documentary covering pop culture, tech,...
Evil Genius
May 23, 2018
- 38:14
Comedian Matt Bellassai talks with the team behind Evil Genius, Trey Borzillieri, executive producer/co-director, and Barbara Shroeder,...
Prologue | Evil Genius
May 18, 2018
- 04:13
Comedian Matt Bellassai will be talking with the people behind Evil Genius, executive producer/co-director Trey Borzillieri and...
The Keepers
May 16, 2018
- 47:26
It's been a year since The Keepers came out, so we're revisiting the story and catching up with some of the people impacted by it. NPR's...
Prologue | The Keepers
May 9, 2018
- 04:15
It's been a year since The Keepers came out, so we wanted to revisit the story and catch up with some of the people impacted by it....
Wild Wild Country
May 2, 2018
- 42:40
Wild Wild Country directors Chapman and Maclain Way sit down with Lindsey Weber, co-host of the podcast Who? Weekly, for an in depth...
Prologue | Wild Wild Country
April 25, 2018
- 03:60
Lindsey Weber from Who? Weekly will be in conversation with the directors of Wild Wild Country next week! But for now, here's a taste of...
Coming soon...
April 22, 2018
- 01:51
You Can't Make This Up delves into the world of Netflix Original programming that are incredibly true. Each episode features a rotating...