You Can’t Make This Up

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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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.”
34 min
52
CHAOS: The Manson Murders
Filmmaker Errol Morris discusses his Netflix documentary “CHAOS: The Manson Murders.”
35 min
53
BONUS | State Secrets: Inside The Making of The...
21 min
54
Toxic Town
Creator and writer Jack Thorne talks about the Netflix series “Toxic Town."
33 min
55
Surviving Black Hawk Down
Former US soldiers Tom Satterly and Brad Thomas talk about the Netflix documentary series “Surviving Black Hawk Down.”
35 min
56
American Murder: Gabby Petito
Producers Julia Willoughby Nason and Mike Gasparro discuss the Netflix documentary series “American Murder: Gabby Petito.”
34 min
57
Apple Cider Vinegar | Part 2
Executive producer Samantha Strauss talks about the Netflix hit series “Apple Cider Vinegar.”
31 min
58
Apple Cider Vinegar | Part 1
Investigative journalists Beau Donelly and Nick Toscano discuss the real-life story behind the Netflix series “Apple Cider Vinegar.”
36 min
59
American Manhunt: O.J. Simpson
Director Floyd Russ talks about the Netflix documentary series “American Manhunt: O.J. Simpson.”
35 min
60
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.”
31 min
61
Jerry Springer: Fights, Camera, Action
Former “The Jerry Springer Show” producer Toby Yoshimura talks about the Netflix documentary series “Jerry Springer: Fights, Camera, Action.”
31 min
62
BONUS | American Nightmare
We revisit one of our favorite shows from 2024. Filmmakers Felicity Morris and Bernadette Higgins talk about Netflix's "American Nightmare."
37 min
63
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.
34 min
64
The Six Triple Eight
Writer and director Tyler Perry talks about the Netflix film “The Six Triple Eight.”
24 min
65
BONUS | Squid Game: The Official Podcast S2 Tra...
1 min
66
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.”
38 min
67
Cold Case: Who Killed JonBenét Ramsey
Director and executive producer Joe Berlinger talks about the Netflix documentary series “Cold Case: Who Killed JonBenét Ramsey.”
32 min
68
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.
37 min
69
SPRINT Part 2
Executive producer Warren Smith and showrunner Suemay Oram talk about the Netflix sports series “SPRINT Part 2.”
38 min
70
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.”
29 min
71
Simone Biles Rising | Part 2
Director Katie Walsh talks about the conclusion of the Netflix sports series “Simone Biles Rising Part 2.”
36 min
72
The Remarkable Life of Ibelin
Director Benjamin Ree talks about the Netflix documentary film “The Remarkable Life of Ibelin.”
36 min
73
I AM A KILLER
Executive Producers Ned Parker and Danny Tipping discuss the Netflix documentary series “I AM A KILLER.”
34 min
74
Starting 5
Showrunner Peter Scalettar talks about the Netflix sports series "Starting 5."
34 min
75
The Menendez Brothers: The Official Companion P...
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.
34 min