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Join Cheryl Hines (Curb Your Enthusiasm) and Rachael Harris (Suits, The Hangover) as they discuss a new documentary every week, with plenty of hilarious diversions and memorable stories along the way!

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Our Editor's Take

Tig Notaro and Cheryl Hines crossed paths in 2020 and decided to make a podcast about documentary films. On Tig and Cheryl: True Story, they have a weekly meet-up to discuss a chosen film title or reality TV series.

Notaro is a comedy legend known for her quirky, dry wit. She is also an actress known for appearances on TV shows such as Star Trek: Discovery and films such as Army of the Dead. Hines is a recognized comedic actress and voice-over talent. She's best known for her role on the HBO series Curb Your Enthusiasm. Together, the duo is funny, charming, and irreverent.

Documentary programming does not get the marketing or social media attention of narrative work. Tig and Cheryl's attention on lesser-known docs like Hail Satan? and Tab Hunter Confidential shows what viewers are missing. Tig and Cheryl also address "can't look away" pop culture hits. Their Tiger King discussion stretched into two episodes. The film topic doesn't seem to matter; their conversation is always intriguing. Their cult doc coverage is always a raucous affair.

This podcast is like listening to a great conversation between funny friends. There are also updates to apprise fans of the hosts' career goings-on.

Tig and Cheryl: True Story is a fun listen for anyone interested in documentaries. Its eclectic approach is evident in the catalog of prior episodes. A podcast listener who follows along and watches the titles will get great exposure to the genre. A hilarious and unpredictable hour of conversation goes live each Monday.

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David Holmes: The Boy Who Lived

David Holmes: The Boy Who Lived

Cheryl and Rachael take a trip to Harry Potter-land for the Daniel Radcliffe-produced doc about stuntman David Holmes. It's a truly inspiring story that has our doc duo captivated!Email: truestoryfanmail@gmail.comInstagram: @truestorydocpodTwitter: @truestorydocpodGet merch at podswag.com/truestorySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Episodes

David Holmes: The Boy Who Lived

David Holmes: The Boy Who Lived

Cheryl and Rachael take a trip to Harry Potter-land for the Daniel Radcliffe-produced doc about stuntman David Holmes. It's a truly inspiring story that has our doc duo captivated!Email: truestoryfanmail@gmail.comInstagram: @truestorydocpodTwitter: @truestorydocpodGet merch at podswag.com/truestorySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Escaping Twin Flames

Escaping Twin Flames

Cheryl and Rachael get indoctrinated into "Escaping Twin Flames," the Netflix docuseries about a Zoom cult that promises to find its followers their soulmate. Plus who are you LEAST attracted to, cultish cookbooks, Cheryl and Rachael making a pact, and more!Email: truestoryfanmail@gmail.comInstagram: @truestorydocpodTwitter: @truestorydocpodGet merch at podswag.com/truestorySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Bombshell: The Hedy Lamarr Story

Bombshell: The Hedy Lamarr Story

Like Cheryl and Rachael, Hedy Lamarr is best known as a BOMBSHELL actress... but she was also a prolific inventor. You might be surprised that one of our True Story hosts has done a little inventing herself! Plus onscreen nudity, Mel Brooks, the plural of BlueTooth, and more! Email: truestoryfanmail@gmail.comInstagram: @truestorydocpodTwitter: @truestorydocpodGet merch at podswag.com/truestorySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Big Vape: The Rise and Fall of Juul

Big Vape: The Rise and Fall of Juul

To be clear, NOT Jewel the singer! Cheryl and Rachael are pretty sure she's doing great. This one's all about the Silicon Valley tech/tobacco startup, Juul. Plus, Cheryl confesses her vices, a discussion of "hot juice," True Story fan mail, and more!Email: truestoryfanmail@gmail.comInstagram: @truestorydocpodTwitter: @truestorydocpodGet merch at podswag.com/truestorySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Still: Michael J. Fox

Still: Michael J. Fox

Rachael and Cheryl are inspired by this Apple TV biodoc all about Michael J. Fox, the star of Back to the Future, Family Ties... and Curb Your Enthusiasm! Your doc duo talks about it all, with time-traveling tangents galore!Email: truestoryfanmail@gmail.comInstagram: @truestorydocpodTwitter: @truestorydocpodGet merch at podswag.com/truestorySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ringleader: The Case of the Bling Ring

Ringleader: The Case of the Bling Ring

Rachael and Cheryl break down the true crime Max doc "Ringleader: The Case of the Bling Ring"! Why is there a trolley in Calabasas? Who steals Uggs? Why is an oracle levitating? And much more!Email: truestoryfanmail@gmail.comInstagram: @truestorydocpodTwitter: @truestorydocpodGet merch at podswag.com/truestorySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

David Beckham is the most gorgeous man on earth... and he also plays soccer! Rachael and Cheryl talk a-boot the legendary player, as well as Victoria Beckham, Spice Girls, school pickups and much more!Email: truestoryfanmail@gmail.comInstagram: @truestorydocpodTwitter: @truestorydocpodGet merch at podswag.com/truestorySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Murdaugh Murders (Season Two)

Murdaugh Murders (Season Two)

Cheryl and Rachael delve into true crime with an updated installment of Netflix's "Murdaugh Murders." Plus red flags, oracles and more!Email: truestoryfanmail@gmail.comInstagram: @truestorydocpodTwitter: @truestorydocpodGet merch at podswag.com/truestorySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Judy Blume Forever

Judy Blume Forever

Cheryl and Rachael go back to middle school for "Judy Blume Forever," a bio-doc about the beloved "YA" author known for classics like "Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret." Who is "Ralph"? Why does Rachael love to say "nope"? All that and more on an episode you'll want to dog-ear and pass around in class! Email: truestoryfanmail@gmail.com Instagram: @truestorydocpod Twitter: @truestorydocpod Get merch at podswag.com/truestorySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

#BamaRush went viral on TikTok for giving an up-close look at University of Alabama's sorority rush tradition. Cheryl and Rachael discuss it all, plus high school reunions, cheerleader cheers, and left-turn documentary twists!*this episode spills beans*Email: truestoryfanmail@gmail.comInstagram: @truestorydocpodTwitter: @truestorydocpodGet merch at podswag.com/truestorySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Wham! tells the story of George Michael and Andrew Ridgeley's friendship... but we're also learning a lot (too much?) about Cheryl and Rachael this week! From romantic firsts to neck tape, nothing's off limits!*this episode spills beans*Email: truestoryfanmail@gmail.comInstagram: @truestorydocpodTwitter: @truestorydocpodGet merch at podswag.com/truestorySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hey snerkbols, hey! True Story is back, and there are some changes to the show we'd like to share with you all. Please listen to the episode for an update, and thank you for your patience and support while we've been on hiatus!*this episode spills beans*Email: truestoryfanmail@gmail.comInstagram: @truestorydocpodTwitter: @truestorydocpodGet merch at podswag.com/truestorySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

REPLAY: LuLaRich

REPLAY: LuLaRich

REPLAY: Tig and Cheryl buy into "LuLaRich," a pyramid scheme built out of... what else? Colorful leggings! There's fashion talk of course, but also the introduction of a listener named "snarkerbowl"... or is it snkrboi? You'll just have to listen to find out! *this episode spills beans* (tigandcheryltruestory@gmail.com)Follow the show:Instagram: @tigandcheryltruestoryTwitter: @TandCTrueStoryGet merch at podswag.com/truestorySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

REPLAY: March of the Penguins

REPLAY: March of the Penguins

Give penguins a pouch! Enjoy this True Story REPLAY, featuring Tig and Cheryl discussing the Morgan Freeman-narrated Antarctic extravaganza "March of the Penguins"! *this episode spills beans* (tigandcheryltruestory@gmail.com)Follow the show:Instagram: @tigandcheryltruestoryTwitter: @TandCTrueStoryGet merch at podswag.com/truestorySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

REPLAY: Hands on a Hard Body

REPLAY: Hands on a Hard Body

REPLAY! Tig and Cheryl discuss "Hands On A Hard Body," in one of the most memorable, and hilarious episodes of True Story... be sure to listen to the end to find out who cried!*this episode spills beans* (tigandcheryltruestory@gmail.com)Follow the show:Instagram: @tigandcheryltruestoryTwitter: @TandCTrueStoryGet merch at podswag.com/truestorySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

REPLAY: The Inventor (Elizabeth Holmes/Theranos doc)

REPLAY: The Inventor (Elizabeth Holmes/Theranos doc)

REPLAY! Tig and Cheryl discuss The Inventor: Out For Blood In Silicon Valley, a doc about the rise and fall of blood-testing company Theranos, operated by the one-time rising star of the startup world, Elizabeth Holmes. Talk of fax machines, kazoos, and certain venereal diseases send Tig and Cheryl into the hardest fit of laughter on the pod to date-- test results indicate you're guaranteed to find this episode hilarious!*this episode spills beans* (tigandcheryltruestory@gmail.com)Follow the show:Instagram: @tigandcheryltruestoryTwitter: @TandCTrueStoryGet merch at podswag.com/truestorySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Amazing Johnathan Documentary

The Amazing Johnathan Documentary

Do you believe in magic? Tig and Cheryl certainly do! "The Amazing Johnathan Documentary" on Hulu is today's doc, and it gets Tig musing about carrot bottoms, Cheryl making a BIG bunion announcement, and much much more!And don't forget snerkbols, True Story goes on hiatus after this episode... stay tuned to our social media for updates!*this episode spills beans* (tigandcheryltruestory@gmail.com)Follow the show:Instagram: @tigandcheryltruestoryTwitter: @TandCTrueStoryGet merch at podswag.com/truestorySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Brooke Shields: Pretty Baby

Brooke Shields: Pretty Baby

Today on the podcast, Hulu's "Brooke Shields: Pretty Baby"! Tig has a doc-related braggadocious alert to end all braggadocious alerts... but somehow Cheryl missed a certain les-bean's unforgettable cameo! All that and more on a hilarious episode of True Story! And don't forget snerkbols, we go on hiatus after May 8th... stay tuned to our social media for more info and announcements!*this episode spills beans* (tigandcheryltruestory@gmail.com)Follow the show:Instagram: @tigandcheryltruestoryTwitter: @TandCTrueStoryGet merch at podswag.com/truestorySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Losing Sight of Shore

Losing Sight of Shore

Tig and Cheryl laugh 'til it hurts discussing "Losing Sight of Shore," a doc about four (give or take) amazing women who set out to row across the Pacific! Would Tig or Cheryl fare better at sea? Why is a train interrupting the podcast? And who cried? You'll have to listen to find out!*this episode spills beans* (tigandcheryltruestory@gmail.com)Follow the show:Instagram: @tigandcheryltruestoryTwitter: @TandCTrueStoryGet merch at podswag.com/truestorySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

All the Beauty and the Bloodshed

All the Beauty and the Bloodshed

Today on True Story, the Oscar-nominated HBO doc "All the Beauty and the Bloodshed" gets the Tig and Cheryl treatment. It's an incredible doc about the photographer Nan Goldin and her battle with the Sackler family, but Tig and Cheryl also find time to talk about "Herbie: Fully Loaded," Tig's time in Mississippi, and much more!*this episode spills beans* (tigandcheryltruestory@gmail.com)Follow the show:Instagram: @tigandcheryltruestoryTwitter: @TandCTrueStoryGet merch at podswag.com/truestorySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.