You Can’t Make This Up

About 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.

Publisher

Netflix

Category

society & culture · true crime · tv & film

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

22 Apr 2018

Latest episode

22 Apr 2026

Latest episodes

90 of 332 episodes have a transcript.

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   22 Apr 2026TRANSCRIPT

   The Truth and Tragedy of Moriah Wilson

   The Netflix documentary film The Truth and Tragedy of Moriah Wilson goes beyond the headlines and zooms in on the life of the woman lost in a sensational murder case. We hear Moriah’s family and friends discuss who shaped her life, what motivated her passion for cycling, and how her loss has affected them. It recounts how authorities caught and convicted Kaitlin Armstrong for the murder, but the film always keeps Moriah at its center, portraying her as an inspiration and not a victim.  In this episode of You Can't Make This Up, host Rebecca Lavoie interviews director Marina Zenovich & producer Evan Hayes. SPOILER ALERT! If you haven't watched The Truth and Tragedy of Moriah Wilson yet, make sure to add it to your watch-list before listening on.  Dig deeper into all of your favorite Netflix documentaries and films at tudum.com. There you can read more about Moriah’s story. Check our true crime hub at tudum.com/truecrime. Listen to more from Netflix Podcasts.

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   15 Apr 2026TRANSCRIPT

   UNTOLD: Chess Mates

   The Netflix sports documentary series Untold: Chess Mates looks back at the controversy surrounding a disruptive challenger to the Game of Kings. We hear from Hans Niemann and examine the claims he upset the reigning world champion by receiving radio signals in anal beads. It also features interviews with the chess luminaries who accused Niemann of cheating in the ultimate test of cerebral fitness. In this episode of You Can't Make This Up, host Rebecca Lavoie interviews Grandmaster Hans Niemann.  SPOILER ALERT! If you haven't watched Untold: Chess Mates yet, make sure to add it to your watch-list before listening on.  Dig deeper into all of your favorite Netflix documentaries and films at tudum.com.  Check our true crime hub at tudum.com/truecrime. Listen to more from Netflix Podcasts.

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   9 Apr 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Trust Me: The False Prophet

   The Netflix documentary series Trust Me: The False Prophet follows Dr. Christine Marie as she pivots from confidante and documentarian to investigator, as she helps authorities build a case against fundamentalist cult leader Samuel Bateman. Featuring interviews with FLDS members and exclusive video from inside this insular community, Trust Me: The False Prophet provides a unique view on a story of coercion, abuse, faith, and redemption.  In this episode of You Can't Make This Up, host Rebecca Lavoie interviews Dr. Christine Marie. SPOILER ALERT! If you haven't watched Trust Me: The False Prophet yet, make sure to add it to your watch-list before listening on.  Dig deeper into all of your favorite Netflix documentaries and films at tudum.com! Read more about Samuel Bateman and FLDS community and where the survivors are today. Check our true crime hub at tudum.com/truecrime. Listen to more from Netflix Podcasts.

Inside a recent episode

The Truth and Tragedy of Moriah Wilson

Published 22 Apr 2026 · Transcript excerpt

[…] I'm sure that you've both interviewed people in your career who've been through a trauma and are very angry about it or have passionate feelings about it. How rare is it how the Wilsons have handled this and the tremendous amount of empathy and grace they have in the aftermath of this murder? I mean, they're incredible people. Yeah, I think it's incredibly rare. But Matt said something to me. You have to say, when we premiered at South by Southwest, I really didn't know what it was going to be like. I hadn't seen them in months. I didn't know how to act, what to wear, whether to smile. Right. And I got there and saw them and they were so full of life. […]

Who has been a guest on You Can’t Make This Up

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Liz Garbus
• Sara Enright
• Daniel Sivan
• Mor Loushy
• Jay Manuel

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

4.1 / 5

1,044 ratings

Spotify

4.5 / 5

363 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 56 / 100

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Quality

72

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

100

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