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.
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.
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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.
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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.
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The Truth and Tragedy of Moriah Wilson
Published 22 Apr 2026 · Transcript excerpt
[…] I saw this photo of her and I have a daughter and who I can almost not talk about without crying to a third party. And it was just this image of this woman that was so striking to me. And then I read this piece, and I have been to East Burke. I've swam in Lake Willoughby. You know, I am a New Englander. […]
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