You Can’t Make This Up

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  • 2 minutes 28 seconds
    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. 


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    18 December 2024, 8:00 am
  • 39 minutes 26 seconds
    The Kings of Tupelo: A Southern Crime Saga

    Kevin Curtis was one half of a double Elvis tribute act, living in the Mississippi birthplace of the King. But after he stumbled onto what he thought was a black market organ harvesting scheme, Kevin went down a rabbit hole of conspiracy and on a quest to root out corruption. As his paranoia grew, threatening letters, sprinkled with deadly ricin, turned up at the offices of his enemies - as well as the White House. 


    The Netflix documentary series The Kings of Tupelo: A Southern Crime Saga tells the quirky tale of Kevin’s colorful life and dark obsessions. With its many twists and turns, we hear from the story’s cast of eccentric characters and follow the investigation into whether this Elvis impersonator hatched a plot sure to have him dancing to the Jailhouse Rock.


    In this episode of You Can't Make This Up, host Rebecca Lavoie interviews directors Chapman and Maclain Way.


    SPOILER ALERT! If you haven't watched The Kings of Tupelo yet, make sure to add it to your watch-list before listening on. 


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    11 December 2024, 10:00 am
  • 33 minutes 26 seconds
    Cold Case: Who Killed JonBenét Ramsey

    The 1996 murder of six-year-old JonBenét Ramsey gripped the nation with its unusual twists. The bizarre ransom note…the uncooperative parents…and those child beauty pageants! The police, the press, and the public all focused on John and Patsy Ramsey and whether they staged the break-in, assault, and murder of their daughter. But even though all the physical evidence pointed to an intruder, years later many still believe the family was involved.


    The Netflix documentary series Cold Case: Who Killed JonBenét Ramsey dives back into the infamous crime, its troubled investigation, the media firestorm, and the lingering cloud of suspicion over the young victim’s parents. It also examines the behind the scenes struggles between detectives who withheld evidence from colleagues that cleared the Ramseys and those who believed someone outside of the home was responsible.


    In this episode of You Can't Make This Up, host Rebecca Lavoie interviews director and executive producer Joe Berlinger.


    SPOILER ALERT! If you haven't watched Cold Case: Who Killed JonBenét Ramsey yet, make sure to add it to your watch-list before listening on. 


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    4 December 2024, 10:00 am
  • 37 minutes 52 seconds
    BONUS | The Piano Lesson: The Official Podcast

    On this episode, we’ll turn things over to one of our sister shows “The Piano Lesson: The Official Podcast.” Host Jazmine Hughes looks at the making of the The Piano Lesson, talks to actors, and discusses August Wilson’s plays about the Black American experience in the 20th century.


    SPOILER ALERT! If you haven't watched The Piano Lesson yet, make sure to add it to your watch list before listening. 


    You can listen to “The Piano Lesson: The Official Podcast” on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever else you listen to your podcasts.


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    27 November 2024, 10:00 am
  • 39 minutes 19 seconds
    SPRINT Part 2

    They train for a lifetime, all for ten seconds at glory. But who will take the gold on track’s biggest stage: the Paris Olympiad? Will it be the brash Noah Lyles, the earnest Kenny Bednarek, or the enigmatic Kishane Thompson? Can Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce grab a medal at her fifth games? Or will up-and-comers like Sha’carri Richardson and Shericka Jackson take her place at the top of the sport? Or will Julien Alfred shock the world by earning her tiny island nation’s first ever Olympic medal?


    The Netflix sports series SPRINT Part 2 delves deep into the psyches of those elite competitors who train to be the fastest person on the planet.  It’s an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the high stakes and the mental toughness of the sprinters whose professional futures are decided in just fractions of a second. 


    In this episode of You Can't Make This Up, host Rebecca Lavoie interviews Executive Producer Warren Smith and Showrunner Suemay Oram.


    SPOILER ALERT! If you haven't watched SPRINT Part 2 yet, make sure to add it to your watch-list before listening on. 


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    20 November 2024, 10:00 am
  • 30 minutes 5 seconds
    BONUS | The Diplomat: The Official Podcast

    In this episode, we’re turning things over to one of our sister shows, The Diplomat: The Official Podcast. Host Baroness Ayesha Hazarika talks with actors, producers, and real-life diplomats for a deeper look into the show's creation and the real-life inspirations that shaped the storylines in season 2 of The Diplomat.


    SPOILER ALERT! If you haven't watched The Diplomat season 2 episode 2, titled "St. Paul's," make sure to add it to your watch list on Netflix before listening to this episode.


    You can listen to The Diplomat: The Official Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever else you listen to your podcasts.


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    13 November 2024, 10:00 am
  • 36 minutes 59 seconds
    Simone Biles Rising | Part 2

    After a 2020 Olympic performance marked by disappointment, questions lingered on whether the most decorated gymnast of all time would ever return to the world stage. But Simone Biles was determined to go out on top and capture gold in Paris. With the glare of the world upon her, and not feeling 100%, Biles took this summer’s XXXIII Olympiad by storm. 


    Her story resumes in Simone Biles Rising Part 2. The series follows the acclaimed athlete as she overcomes challenges both physical and personal. It provides an intimate portrait both on and off the mat as she completes her triumph in France and removes any doubt that she’s the greatest of all time.


    In this episode of You Can't Make This Up, host Rebecca Lavoie interviews director Katie Walsh.


    SPOILER ALERT! If you haven't watched Simone Biles Rising Part 2 yet, make sure to add it to your watch-list before listening on. 


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    6 November 2024, 10:00 am
  • 37 minutes 27 seconds
    The Remarkable Life of Ibelin

    Mats Steen appeared to live a life of isolation. A Norwegian teen suffering from a degenerative muscle disease, reliant on adaptive technologies, Mats spent all of his time on his computer. It wasn’t until he died at age 25 that his parents learned what he’d been doing. 


    The gamers did not know Mats’s medical condition. Instead, they knew him as Ibelin: a brawny medieval nobleman in search of adventure. The online players regarded Ibelin as a caring friend, a ladies man, and someone whose advice changed them in real life. It wasn’t until his passing, Mats’s impact on both worlds was revealed.


    The Netflix documentary film The Remarkable Life of Ibelin uses game logs and code to digitally recreate Mats’s online journey. Through Ibelin, he experiences companionship, romance, and acceptance in a community where he could be his true self. The film asks questions about the nature of friendship and what it means to live a quality life - even one in a virtual world.


    In this episode of You Can't Make This Up, host Rebecca Lavoie interviews director Benjamin Ree.


    SPOILER ALERT! If you haven't watched The Remarkable Life of Ibelin yet, make sure to add it to your watch-list before listening on. 


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    30 October 2024, 9:00 am
  • 34 minutes 58 seconds
    I AM A KILLER

    What goes through the mind of a killer just as they take a life? And how do they feel about their actions after spending years in prison? Season five of the Netflix documentary series I AM A KILLER explores those questions, allowing admitted killers to talk about their crimes and reflect on how taking a life has changed them. 


    But their tales don’t go unchallenged. Investigators, prosecutors, and loved ones hear their words and respond - some with forgiveness, some with a fact check on what really happened. What are the inmates looking for? Understanding? Redemption? A chance to rewrite their violent histories? Or simply the opportunity to tell the world “I am a killer.”


    In this episode of You Can't Make This Up, host Rebecca Lavoie interviews executive producers Ned Parker and Danny Tipping.


    SPOILER ALERT! If you haven't watched I AM A KILLER yet, make sure to add it to your watch-list before listening on. 


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    23 October 2024, 9:00 am
  • 34 minutes 43 seconds
    Starting 5

    In a league filled with superstars, they stand out among the rest. But what does it take to achieve greatness in the NBA, as well as away from the court where you can’t call a timeout in real life?


    The ten-part Netflix sports series Starting 5 provides an intense, behind-the-scenes look at the 2023-24 season through the eyes of five of the league’s biggest players - Jimmy Butler, Anthony Edwards, LeBron James, Domantas Sabonis, and Jayson Tatum. The series captures their battles on and off the court as they chase greatness, push through injuries, and balance the demands of family and legacy.


    In this episode of You Can't Make This Up, host Rebecca Lavoie interviews Showrunner Peter Scalettar.


    SPOILER ALERT! If you haven't watched Starting 5 yet, make sure to add it to your watch-list before listening on. 


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    16 October 2024, 9:00 am
  • 34 minutes 50 seconds
    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. The brothers speak on the renewed interest in their case spawned from social media sites like TikTok, and share their hopes for the future. As their hours of conversation come to an end, Alejandro reflects on how his journey with the Menendez Brothers has personally impacted him as a storyteller. 


    If you or someone you know has experienced sexual abuse, information and resources are available at www.wannatalkaboutit.com


    The Menendez Brothers is streaming now on Netflix.

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    CREDITS

    Netflix Podcasts Presents

    A Campfire Studios Production

    in association with Pod People


    The Menendez Brothers: The Official Podcast


    Written and produced by Angela Palladino, with help from Tony Mantia, Rebecca Chaisson, Natalie Grillo, Sam Gebauer, Alex Vikmanis, and Aimee Machado


    From Campfire Studios, Executive Producers: Ross M. Dinerstein and Rebecca Evans

    From Netflix, Executive Producer: David Markowitz


    Edited by Carter Wogahn and Morgane Fouse

    Sound design and mixed by Carter Wogahn

    Music composition by Jimmy Stofer


    Narrated by Alejandro Hartmann

    9 October 2024, 7:20 am
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