You Can’t Make This Up

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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. "You Can't Make This Up" is a co-production of Netflix and Partners in Crime Media.

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331 episodes
Updated April 22

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Jun 2, 2025 · 38 min
American Manhunt: Osama Bin Laden
Directors Mor Loushy and Daniel Silvan talk about the gripping Netflix documentary series “American Manhunt: Osama Bin Laden.”
May 28, 2025 · 31 min
A Deadly American Marriage
Directors Jenny Poppelwell and Jessica Burgess talk about the Netflix documentary film “A Deadly American Marriage.”
May 21, 2025 · 34 min
Fred and Rose West: A British Horror Story | Part 2
Former Detective Constable Russ Williams and Alison Chambers’s sister, Dezra, talk about the Netflix series “Fred and Rose West: A British Horror Story.
May 14, 2025 · 35 min
Fred and Rose West: A British Horror Story | Part 1
Director Dan Dewsbury and former solicitor Leo Goatley talk about the Netflix documentary series “Fred and Rose West: A British Horror Story.”
May 7, 2025 · 36 min
Turning Point: The Vietnam War
Director and executive producer Brian Knappenberger talks about the Netflix documentary series “Turning Point: The Vietnam War.”
Apr 30, 2025 · 1 hr
BONUS | Battle Camp S1: Reality Rivalries with Dana Moon & QT
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 (aka QT) joins the podcast to dish on the camp gossip, team dynamics, and the Watson to her Sherlock Holmes. Leave us a voice message at ⁠www.speakpipe.com/WeHaveTheReceipts⁠ Text us at (929) 487-3621 DM Chris @FatCarrieBradshaw on Instagram Follow We Have The Receipts wherever you listen, so you never miss an episode. Listen to more from ⁠Netflix Podcasts.⁠
Apr 23, 2025 · 37 min
Oklahoma City Bombing: American Terror
Director Greg Tillman talks about the Netflix documentary film “Oklahoma City Bombing: American Terror.”
Apr 16, 2025 · 28 min
BONUS | Black Mirror S7
Ari Romero and Keisha Hatchet
Apr 9, 2025 · 36 min
Bad Influence: The Dark Side of Kidfluencing
Directors Kief Davidson & Jenna Rosher discuss the Netflix documentary series “Bad Influence: The Dark Side of Kidfluencing.”
Apr 2, 2025 · 33 min
Gone Girls: The Long Island Serial Killer
Director Liz Garbus discussed the Netflix documentary series “Gone Girls” The Long Island Serial Killer.”
Mar 27, 2025 · 35 min
Gold and Greed: The Hunt for Fenn's Treasure
Director Jared McGillard talks about the Netflix documentary series “Gold and Greed: The Hunt for Fenn’s Treasure.”
Mar 19, 2025 · 35 min
CHAOS: The Manson Murders
Filmmaker Errol Morris discusses his Netflix documentary “CHAOS: The Manson Murders.”
Mar 12, 2025 · 21 min
BONUS | State Secrets: Inside The Making of The Electric State
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 experience. Watch The Electric State coming to Netflix on March 14th. Check out more from Netflix Podcasts. State Secrets: Inside the Making of The Electric State is produced by Netflix and Treefort Media.
Mar 5, 2025 · 34 min
Toxic Town
Creator and writer Jack Thorne talks about the Netflix series “Toxic Town."
Feb 26, 2025 · 35 min
Surviving Black Hawk Down
Former US soldiers Tom Satterly and Brad Thomas talk about the Netflix documentary series “Surviving Black Hawk Down.”
Feb 19, 2025 · 34 min
American Murder: Gabby Petito
Producers Julia Willoughby Nason and Mike Gasparro discuss the Netflix documentary series “American Murder: Gabby Petito.”
Feb 12, 2025 · 31 min
Apple Cider Vinegar | Part 2
Executive producer Samantha Strauss talks about the Netflix hit series “Apple Cider Vinegar.”
Feb 5, 2025 · 37 min
Apple Cider Vinegar | Part 1
Investigative journalists Beau Donelly and Nick Toscano discuss the real-life story behind the Netflix series “Apple Cider Vinegar.”
Jan 29, 2025 · 36 min
American Manhunt: O.J. Simpson
Director Floyd Russ talks about the Netflix documentary series “American Manhunt: O.J. Simpson.”
Jan 22, 2025 · 31 min
Don't Die: The Man Who Wants to Live Forever
Director Chris Smith talks about the Netflix documentary film “Don’t Die: The Man Who Wants to Live Forever.”

You Can’t Make This Up

American Manhunt: Osama Bin Laden

A Deadly American Marriage

Fred and Rose West: A British Horror Story | Part 2

Fred and Rose West: A British Horror Story | Part 1

Turning Point: The Vietnam War

BONUS | Battle Camp S1: Reality Rivalries with Dana Moon & QT

Oklahoma City Bombing: American Terror

BONUS | Black Mirror S7

Bad Influence: The Dark Side of Kidfluencing

Gone Girls: The Long Island Serial Killer

Gold and Greed: The Hunt for Fenn's Treasure

CHAOS: The Manson Murders

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

Toxic Town

Surviving Black Hawk Down

American Murder: Gabby Petito

Apple Cider Vinegar | Part 2

Apple Cider Vinegar | Part 1

American Manhunt: O.J. Simpson

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