You Can’t Make This Up

In part two of our look at the Netflix documentary series Fred and Rose West: A British Horror Story, we’ll talk about the investigation into the couple and the quest to get them to turn on each other and give up their secrets. Plus, for the first time, we’ll hear from the sister of Alison Chambers to talk about who she was and how her loss affected her family.  In this episode of You Can't Make This Up, host Rebecca Lavoie interviews former Detective Constable Russ Williams and Dezra Chambers, sister of Alison Chambers. SPOILER ALERT! If you haven't watched Fred and Rose West: A British Horror Story 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! Right now, you can read everything you need to know about the Fred and Rose West case. Listen to more from Netflix Podcasts.

The Netflix documentary series Fred and Rose West: A British Horror Story looks back on the crime that shook the UK. It follows the couple's decades of deadly cruelty and takes viewers inside the interrogations with newly obtained audio recordings. It also examines the Wests themselves, and questions why they would turn their home into a house of horrors. In this episode of You Can't Make This Up, host Rebecca Lavoie interviews director Dan Dewsbury and former solicitor Leo Goatley. SPOILER ALERT! If you haven't watched Fred and Rose West: A British Horror Story 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. Right now, you can read even more information about the Fred and Rose West case. Listen to more from Netflix Podcasts.

The Netflix documentary series Turning Point: The Vietnam War covers how American involvement went from advisory role to full-on combat in Southeast Asia. It dives into the key battles and the many opportunities to withdraw from the fight ignored by leaders. Soldiers, protestors, journalists, and civilians from both the US and Vietnam explain how the war affected their nations and the wounds that linger to this day.   In this episode of You Can't Make This Up, host Rebecca Lavoie interviews director Brian Knappenberger SPOILER ALERT! If you haven't watched Turning Point: The Vietnam War 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.  Listen to more from Netflix Podcasts.

This week on You Can't Make This Up, we have a special bonus episode featuring the latest episode on our sister podcast, We Have The Receipts. Do you have fond childhood memories of summer camp? For a chance at $250,000, campers must compete in a series of summer camp-themed challenges to prove that they are unbeatable, unhateable, and unbreakable. Host Chris Burns is joined by the multi-talented comedian Dana Moon to recap the first five episodes of season one of ⁠Battle Camp⁠. Plus, Quori-Tyler (aka QT) joins the podcast to dish on the camp gossip, team dynamics, and the Watson to her Sherlock Holmes. Leave us a voice message at ⁠www.speakpipe.com/WeHaveTheReceipts⁠ Text us at (929) 487-3621  DM Chris @FatCarrieBradshaw on Instagram Follow We Have The Receipts wherever you listen, so you never miss an episode.  Listen to more from ⁠Netflix Podcasts.⁠

The Netflix documentary Oklahoma City Bombing: American Terror goes beyond the chaos of that fateful day, spotlighting the community's resilience and the search for answers. It explores the heroic efforts of first responders and ordinary citizens who risked their lives to save others, while also examining the investigation that brought Timothy McVeigh and his accomplices to justice.In this episode of You Can't Make This Up, host Rebecca Lavoie interviews director Greg Tillman.SPOILER ALERT! If you haven't watched Oklahoma City Bombing: American Terror 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. Listen to more from Netflix Podcasts.

We're trying something different this week: a full post-show breakdown of every episode in the latest season of Black Mirror! Ari Romero from "Now on Netflix" is joined by Tudum's Black Mirror expert, Keisha Hatchett, to give you all the nuance, the insider commentary, and the details you might have missed in this incredible new season. Plus commentary from creator & showrunner Charlie Brooker!SPOILER ALERT: We're talking about the new season in detail and revealing key plot points. If you haven't watched yet, and you don't want to know what happens, turn back now!You can watch all seven seasons of Black Mirror now in your personalized virtual theater.Follow Netflix Podcasts and read more about Black Mirror on Tudum.com.

Piper Rockelle was a young social media superstar with more than 25 million followers. She filmed pranks, challenges, and “crush content” with her friend group, The Squad. For aspiring tween influencers, joining them could unlock hundreds of thousands of followers and big-budget brand deals. But former Squad members accused Piper’s mother and manager, Tiffany, of taking advantage of them—commercially, financially, and even sexually.The Netflix documentary series Bad Influence: The Dark Side of Kidfluencing investigates disturbing stories of alleged exploitation, cult-like manipulation, and abuse at the hands of Tiffany Smith. It asks hard questions about the growing sexualization of tweens and questions how far some will go to make money at the expense of children.In this episode of You Can't Make This Up, host Rebecca Lavoie interviews directors Kief Davidson & Jenna Rosher.SPOILER ALERT! If you haven't watched Bad Influence 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! This week, read their guide to the Squad, as well as where Piper and Tiffany are now.Listen to more from Netflix Podcasts.

The search for a missing person in 2010 led to the discovery of a woman’s body on a secluded stretch of Gilgo Beach. It prompted police to unearth the remains of several more women. Authorities reached a startling conclusion: a serial killer had been preying on sex workers in Long Island for years. For a time, it seemed the case would remain cold, but new investigators utilized overlooked clues and cutting-edge technology to identify the man they believe is responsible for the murders.In the Netflix documentary series Gone Girls: The Long Island Serial Killer, director Liz Garbus picks up the story where her motion picture Lost Girls left off. The series chronicles how the investigation into the Gilgo Beach Four expanded into a manhunt for the murderer of at least ten people. It delves into the missed opportunities and public corruption that hindered the search, while also offering a fascinating profile of Rex Heuermann, the man alleged to have used this part of New York as his hunting ground for decades.In this episode of You Can't Make This Up, host Rebecca Lavoie interviews director Liz Garbus.SPOILER ALERT! If you haven't watched Gone Girls: The Long Island Serial Killer 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. This week, read their profile on the victims of The Long Island Serial Killer and the latest in the case against Rex Heuermann as his murder trial draws near.Listen to more from Netflix Podcasts.

Forrest Fenn caught the imagination of the world when he announced he’d hidden a treasure chest filled with riches somewhere in the Rocky Mountains. All you had to do was solve a riddle to find it. The quest for gold drew many a treasure hunter into the wilderness, all with different theories on where each arcane clue should lead them. But for some, the ten-year-long hunt became an obsession, causing them to lose money, relationships, and for some, their lives. When the chest was found in 2020, rather than celebrating, many wondered if they’d been bamboozled.The Netflix series Gold and Greed: The Hunt for Fenn’s Treasure brings us inside the quest to solve the million-dollar mystery. Additionally, the series features hidden clues to a whole new hunt, revealing where X marks the spot. The series tells the stories of some of the people who turned their world upside down to find a buried treasure that could change their lives.In this episode of You Can't Make This Up, host Rebecca Lavoie interviews director Jared McGillard.SPOILER ALERT! If you haven't watched Gold and Greed: The Hunt for Fenn’s Treasure 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. Listen to more from Netflix Podcasts.

In 1969, Los Angeles was on edge after a bloody killing spree in the Hollywood Hills - one of the victims, a pregnant movie star. The killers all said they committed their crimes at the direction of their leader, Charles Manson. While the Manson Family murders still fascinate today, one question remains unanswered: how was the mastermind able to convince his followers to kill at his direction? Was his charismatic hold that strong? Or did Manson’s powers of persuasion get a boost from the government?In CHAOS: The Manson Murders, Oscar-winning filmmaker Errol Morris explores the connections between the infamous cult leader and the CIA’s MK-Ultra mind control experiments. Were the slayings truly motivated by Manson’s Helter Skelter plans for a race war? Or had Manson unwittingly become part of the government’s secret research into brainwashing?In this episode of You Can't Make This Up, host Rebecca Lavoie interviews director Errol Morris.SPOILER ALERT! If you haven't watched CHAOS: The Manson Murders 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 find out more about CHAOS: The Manson Murders and its connection to Tom O’Neill’s book. Listen to more from Netflix Podcasts.