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You Can’t Make This Up

Netflix
Murdaugh Murders
Netflix
True Crime
Alec Murdoch
Documentary Filmmaking
American Nightmare
Mallory Beach
Denise Huskins
Aaron Quinn
Rustin
Gloria Satterfield
Stephen Smith
Bitcoin
Vallejo Police Department
Crime Victims
Matthew Muller
Squid Game
Squid Game: the Challenge
Bayard Rustin
US Women's National Soccer Team

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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The four-part Netflix series Sean Combs: The Reckoning is a staggering examination of the media mogul, music legend, and convicted offender. It features never before-seen-videos of Combs in the days before his arrest. It also offers exclusive intervi... more

The Netflix documentary film The Carman Family Deaths looks into the strange events surrounding Nathan Carman and whether he murdered his mother and grandfather for a multimillion dollar inheritance. It explores whether police misinterpreted the typi... more

The Netflix documentary Being Eddie looks at Eddie Murphy’s remarkable life - from superstardom to career lows and back again. For the first time, he tells his own story about his varied artistic choices, avoiding celebrity pitfalls, and living as a ... more

The Netflix documentary series Marines follow the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit as they prepare for a high-stakes training exercise that tests their readiness “in the air, on land and sea.” The series follows a group of enlisted men and officers  - ... more

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Rachel Grady
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Episode: The Carman Family Deaths
Heidi Ewing
Executive Producer and Documentarian
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Episode: The Carman Family Deaths
Angus Wall
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Episode: Being Eddie
Chelsea Yarnell
Director of the Netflix documentary series Marines
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Sebastian Junger
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Emily Turner
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Episode: Aileen: Queen of the Serial Killers
Geeta Gandbhir
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Episode: The Perfect Neighbor
Nikon Kwantu
Producer of The Perfect Neighbor
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Episode: The Perfect Neighbor
Kerri Rawson
Daughter of Dennis Rader, known as the BTK Killer, and bestselling author
Episode: My Father, the BTK Killer

Host

Rebecca Lavoie
Host of the engaging discussions surrounding notable Netflix documentaries, providing in-depth insights into the production process and narrative development.

Reviews

4.2 out of 5 stars from 1.6k ratings
  • Host Kinda Ask Dumb Questions Sometimes

    Okay, so I admit I haven’t listened to EVERY episode; just the episodes I’m personally interested in. BUT I HAVE noticed that the host asked really dumb questions sometimes that add absolutely NOTHING to the Netflix show/movie that the episode is about. It’s like, “Well, duh! 🙄 That’s obvious!!” The host also DOES tend to laugh a lot, even when the questions/topic aren’t funny at all … Maybe she’s laughing because she KNOWS the questions are dumb … !! 🤔😅

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    Hufflepuff Potterhead
    United States2 months ago
  • One Star, Only for the Jussie Smollett Episode,

    Narcissistic troubled young man perfectly sums up Jussie Smollett. Read the Osundario brothers tell all book. Watch the many WGN (Chicago TV) reports online about the Jussie Smollett case. Read the Chicago Tribune and Sun Times articles from then. I hope Jussie gets the help he needs. Even then democratic Mayor Rahm Emanuel called the dropping of charges against Jussie a “whitewash of justice”.

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    1
    DJ Stinky
    United States2 months ago
  • Soft reporting

    The quality, guest and host was great. But Netflix was way too easy on Kendra. You gave this sick, disgusting woman a platform. You didn’t ask her the hard questions. And you ignored all her lies.

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    2
    CanadaCD
    Canada3 months ago
  • Love the reviewed docs.

    MS here, Brett Farve is trash. Many of us have felt this since his USM days…..he is not universally revered.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Summeremmalee
    United States6 months ago
  • Kings of Tupelo Episode

    Love the guys that did the documentary. As a southerner I found the condescending way the host judged and referred to the people they interviewed repulsive and offensive. Just because people are different and interesting does not make them crazy. You need to check yourself lady. At least southerners are warm generous accepting people, unlike the host. So, I’ll pass on this podcast.

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    Christie Leigh Cook
    United States10 months ago

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The host's interview skills shine, and she brings out great discussions with guests.
Listeners appreciate the behind-the-scenes insights into documentary filmmaking.

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The Carman Family Deaths
Q: What do you want people to talk about after watching the film?
Rachel hopes viewers will consider the legacy of mental illness in families and how unresolved issues can lead to tragedy.
The Carman Family Deaths
Q: How did Nathan's autism affect how his interviews were interpreted by investigators?
Nathan's autism led investigators to misinterpret his flat affect and social demeanor, which affected their conclusions about his involvement in the case.
The Carman Family Deaths
Q: What did Nathan say happened out there on the small boat?
Nathan claimed that they decided on a fishing trip further out at sea, where water began to fill their boat, causing it to sink suddenly.
The Carman Family Deaths
Q: What was the reaction from the Coast Guard and the media when the boat went missing?
Both the Coast Guard and the media were baffled by the extensive search without any sign of the boat or its occupants, which was highly unusual.
The Carman Family Deaths
Q: At what point in the story did you start shooting?
The producers began shooting in 2022, shortly before Nathan's suicide in 2023, when he was preparing for trial.

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This podcast features insightful discussions centered around the intricate narratives and behind-the-scenes processes of prominent Netflix documentary series and films. Topics frequently examined include the personal stories of creators, the challenges involved in documentary filmmaking, and the societal impacts of these true tales. Notably, the host engages with various personalities, including executive producers, directors, and subject matter experts, which allows for a rich exploration of the emotional and ethical dimensions inherent in these real-life stories. Unique to this format is the opportunity for listeners to gain in-depth knowledge about how these impactful documentaries are crafted and the various perspectives surrounding the... more

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