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You Can’t Make This Up

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Murdaugh Murders
Netflix
True Crime
Alec Murdoch
Documentary Filmmaking
American Nightmare
Mallory Beach
Denise Huskins
Aaron Quinn
Love Is Blind
Rustin
Stephen Smith
Gloria Satterfield
Bitcoin
Matthew Muller
Vallejo Police Department
Crime Victims
Squid Game
Squid Game: the Challenge
Bayard Rustin

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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In part two of our look at the Netflix series Love Con Revenge, we talk to the private eye working with The Tinder Swindler’s Cecilie Fjellhøy about the tradecraft of locating other con artists who’ve swindled their partners. She discusses the challe... more

In the Netflix series Love Con Revenge, Cecilie Fjellhøy from The Tinder Swindler teams with a private investigator to track down other swindlers and tell the stories of those left both broke and heartbroken. Faced with limited legal options, the tea... more

From Executive Producer Spike Lee, the Netflix series Katrina: Come Hell and High Water tells the story of what happened, what’s changed, and what hasn’t. It recounts the harrowing experiences of those whose lives were forever changed by the storm. A... more

The Netflix documentary film aka Charlie Sheen looks at the actor’s rise to movie and TV stardom, his personal demons, and his public implosion. With deeply candid insights from those he loved and those he fought, Sheen gives his own colorful takes o... more

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Recent Guests

Cecilie Fjellhøy
Became an advocate for victims of romance scams after her own experience with the Tinder Swindler
Love Con Revenge
Episode: Love Con Revenge | Part 1
Mike Gasparro
Executive Producer
Netflix
Episode: Fit for TV: The Reality of The Biggest Loser
Diego Pavia
Quarterback of the Vanderbilt Commodores, star of SEC Football Any Given Saturday
Vanderbilt University
Episode: Paul Finebaum's 2025 Natty Pick & Diego Pavia's Heisman Hopes 🏆
Paul Finebaum
Sports commentator and expert on SEC football
Episode: Paul Finebaum's 2025 Natty Pick & Diego Pavia's Heisman Hopes 🏆
Rachael Profiloski
Executive Producer of Conversations with a Killer: The Son of Sam Tapes
Episode: Conversations with a Killer: The Son of Sam Tapes
Anthony Willis
Created the website amybradleyismissing.com and has been investigating the case for several years.
Episode: Amy Bradley is Missing | Part 2
Kari Lia
Producer of The Astroworld Tragedy
Episode: Trainwreck | Part 2
Georgia Casper
Producer of The Cult of American Apparel
Episode: Trainwreck | Part 2
Hannah Poulter
Producer of The Astroworld Tragedy
Episode: Trainwreck | Part 2

Host

Rebecca Lavoie
Rebecca Lavoie is known for her engaging interviewing style and ability to draw out compelling insights from her guests. She has a strong background in discussing documentary filmmaking and social issues, making her episodes both informative and thought-provoking.

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 … !! 🤔😅

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Hufflepuff Potterhead
    United States3 days 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”.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    DJ Stinky
    United States6 days 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.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    CanadaCD
    Canadaa month 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 States4 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.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Christie Leigh Cook
    United States8 months ago

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Overall, the podcast is recognized for its production quality and informative content, making it a valuable resource for documentary enthusiasts.
Some feedback mentions a preference for more balanced perspectives, particularly in emotional or controversial discussions.
The host's interviewing style is often praised for being engaging and insightful, bringing out vital details that enhance understanding of the topics.
Listeners appreciate the deep dive into documentary storytelling and the quality of interviews with industry professionals.

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Love Con Revenge | Part 1
Q: How do you define a romance scammer?
A romance scammer is someone who sets up a fake identity and story to gain trust and love to take money from the victim.
Love Con Revenge | Part 1
Q: What is the origin story of Love Con Revenge and how you became involved in the project?
Cecilie was approached to create a victim-led series to seek justice for those affected by romance scams, driven by her experiences and the support from other victims.
aka Charlie Sheen
Q: Did you have any trepidation that you were contributing to that cycle?
Andrew Renzi felt confident about the project, believing Charlie Sheen had successfully completed significant work on himself and was ready for this new chapter.
aka Charlie Sheen
Q: What kind of father is Charlie Sheen?
Charlie Sheen has evolved as a father, acknowledging his past mistakes while being very involved and responsible for his children now.
Amy Bradley is Missing | Part 2
Q: What are your hopes now?
We have had our hopes dashed so many times; however, I think this series could be the turning point in the case.

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