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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Toxic Town
Creator and writer Jack Thorne talks about the Netflix series “Toxic Town."
33 min
52
Surviving Black Hawk Down
Former US soldiers Tom Satterly and Brad Thomas talk about the Netflix documentary series “Surviving Black Hawk Down.”
35 min
53
American Murder: Gabby Petito
Producers Julia Willoughby Nason and Mike Gasparro discuss the Netflix documentary series “American Murder: Gabby Petito.”
34 min
54
Apple Cider Vinegar | Part 2
Executive producer Samantha Strauss talks about the Netflix hit series “Apple Cider Vinegar.”
31 min
55
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
56
American Manhunt: O.J. Simpson
Director Floyd Russ talks about the Netflix documentary series “American Manhunt: O.J. Simpson.”
35 min
57
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
58
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
59
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
60
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
61
The Six Triple Eight
Writer and director Tyler Perry talks about the Netflix film “The Six Triple Eight.”
24 min
62
BONUS | Squid Game: The Official Podcast S2 Tra...
1 min
63
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
64
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
65
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
66
SPRINT Part 2
Executive producer Warren Smith and showrunner Suemay Oram talk about the Netflix sports series “SPRINT Part 2.”
38 min
67
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
68
Simone Biles Rising | Part 2
Director Katie Walsh talks about the conclusion of the Netflix sports series “Simone Biles Rising Part 2.”
36 min
69
The Remarkable Life of Ibelin
Director Benjamin Ree talks about the Netflix documentary film “The Remarkable Life of Ibelin.”
36 min
70
I AM A KILLER
Executive Producers Ned Parker and Danny Tipping discuss the Netflix documentary series “I AM A KILLER.”
34 min
71
Starting 5
Showrunner Peter Scalettar talks about the Netflix sports series "Starting 5."
34 min
72
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
73
The Menendez Brothers: The Official Companion P...
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
43 min
74
The Menendez Brothers: The Official Companion P...
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.
42 min
75
Introducing The Menendez Brothers: The Official...
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.
6 min