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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Jan 15, 2025 · 31 min
Jerry Springer: Fights, Camera, Action
Former “The Jerry Springer Show” producer Toby Yoshimura talks about the Netflix documentary series “Jerry Springer: Fights, Camera, Action.”
Jan 8, 2025 · 37 min
BONUS | American Nightmare
We revisit one of our favorite shows from 2024. Filmmakers Felicity Morris and Bernadette Higgins talk about Netflix's "American Nightmare."
Jan 1, 2025 · 35 min
BONUS | American Criminal: Crypto Criminals
In this bonus episode, we bring you a recent interview from the American Criminal podcast with Wired writer, Andy Greenberg.
Dec 23, 2024 · 24 min
The Six Triple Eight
Writer and director Tyler Perry talks about the Netflix film “The Six Triple Eight.”
Dec 18, 2024 · 2 min
BONUS | Squid Game: The Official Podcast S2 Trailer
Let the new games begin! Starting Thursday, December 26th, join hosts Phil Yu (aka “Angry Asian Man”) and Kiera Please as they dive into each episode of Squid Game Season 2. Joined by a lineup of special guests, they’ll unpack the deadly new challenges, explore the layered characters, and debate the moral dilemmas that will leave you questioning everything. From Gi-hun’s relentless quest for justice to the rise of new players and the dark secrets behind the games, Phil and Kiera will break it all down. Plus, they’ll explore the cultural significance of Squid Game and play some in-studio games inspired by Season 2’s most intense moments. Squid Game: The Official Podcast returns December 26th. Listen to more from Netflix Podcasts.
Dec 11, 2024 · 39 min
The Kings of Tupelo: A Southern Crime Saga
Directors Chapman and Maclain Way talk about the Netflix documentary series “The Kings of Tupelo: A Southern Crime Saga.”
Dec 4, 2024 · 33 min
Cold Case: Who Killed JonBenét Ramsey
Director and executive producer Joe Berlinger talks about the Netflix documentary series “Cold Case: Who Killed JonBenét Ramsey.”
Nov 27, 2024 · 37 min
BONUS | The Piano Lesson: The Official Podcast
Host Jazmine Hughes of “The Piano Lesson: The Official Podcast” leads discussions about Netflix’s new film adaption of August Wilson’s play.
Nov 20, 2024 · 39 min
SPRINT Part 2
Executive producer Warren Smith and showrunner Suemay Oram talk about the Netflix sports series “SPRINT Part 2.”
Nov 13, 2024 · 30 min
BONUS | The Diplomat: The Official Podcast
Host Baroness Ayesha Hazarika of “The Diplomat: The Official Podcast” talks with actors, producers and foreign service officers about season two of the Netflix political thriller “The Diplomat.”
Nov 6, 2024 · 36 min
Simone Biles Rising | Part 2
Director Katie Walsh talks about the conclusion of the Netflix sports series “Simone Biles Rising Part 2.”
Oct 30, 2024 · 37 min
The Remarkable Life of Ibelin
Director Benjamin Ree talks about the Netflix documentary film “The Remarkable Life of Ibelin.”
Oct 23, 2024 · 34 min
I AM A KILLER
Executive Producers Ned Parker and Danny Tipping discuss the Netflix documentary series “I AM A KILLER.”
Oct 16, 2024 · 34 min
Starting 5
Showrunner Peter Scalettar talks about the Netflix sports series "Starting 5."
Oct 9, 2024 · 34 min
The Menendez Brothers: The Official Companion Podcast | Part 3
Part 3: Hope for the Future. Today, over 30 years after their crime, Lyle and Erik feel they have healed and evolved. Alejandro learns how they've spent decades in search of peace and fulfillment in their lives behind bars.
Oct 9, 2024 · 43 min
The Menendez Brothers: The Official Companion Podcast | Part 2
Part 2: The Legends of the Father. Alejandro dives deeper into the legacy of what it means to be a Menendez, the legend that Lyle and Erik’s father, Josè, created around their bloodline
Oct 9, 2024 · 43 min
The Menendez Brothers: The Official Companion Podcast | Part 1
Part 1: The First Call. Lyle and Erik Menendez are serving life without parole for the 1989 murder of their parents inside the walls of the family’s Beverly Hills mansion.
Oct 7, 2024 · 7 min
Introducing The Menendez Brothers: The Official Companion Podcast
It was the trial that rocked the nation. Two brothers from Beverly Hills, convicted of murdering their parents. Today, Lyle and Erik Menendez are serving life in prison without parole.
Oct 2, 2024 · 30 min
Jailbreak: Love on the Run
Executive producers Dan Abrams and Rachel Stockman talk about the Netflix documentary film "Jailbreak: Love on the Run."
Sep 25, 2024 · 41 min
BONUS | Forgive Me For I Have Followed
Jessica Acevedo and Kalilea Gray host the new podcast "Forgive Me For I Have Followed."

You Can’t Make This Up

Jerry Springer: Fights, Camera, Action

BONUS | American Nightmare

BONUS | American Criminal: Crypto Criminals

The Six Triple Eight

BONUS | Squid Game: The Official Podcast S2 Trailer

The Kings of Tupelo: A Southern Crime Saga

Cold Case: Who Killed JonBenét Ramsey

BONUS | The Piano Lesson: The Official Podcast

SPRINT Part 2

BONUS | The Diplomat: The Official Podcast

Simone Biles Rising | Part 2

The Remarkable Life of Ibelin

I AM A KILLER

Starting 5

The Menendez Brothers: The Official Companion Podcast | Part 3

The Menendez Brothers: The Official Companion Podcast | Part 2

The Menendez Brothers: The Official Companion Podcast | Part 1

Introducing The Menendez Brothers: The Official Companion Podcast

Jailbreak: Love on the Run

BONUS | Forgive Me For I Have Followed