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Murder on Middle Beach (Pt 1) Sep 20, 2021

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Today on True Story, Tig and Cheryl wade into the first 2 episodes of the 4-part doc "Murder on Middle Beach," available to watch on HBO! It's been a while since our doc duo has dived into a true crime doc, and they both find its personal approach to the genre fascinating. Plus, some truly crazy pyramid scheme stories! *this episode spills beans* get merch at podswag.com/truestory (tigandcheryltruestory@gmail.com)

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Exit Through the Gift Shop Sep 13, 2021

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Banksy's street art doc "Exit Through the Gift Shop" is the subject of this week's True Story, as Tig and Cheryl talk Disney cops, self-help books, and whether "Pranksy Banksy" is more attractive than Shepard Fairey. It's a hilarious episode with more twists and turns than a Mr. Brainwash art show! *this episode spills beans* Merch available at podswag.com/truestory (tigandcheryltruestory@gmail.com)

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March of the Penguins (Episode 50!) Sep 06, 2021

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Tig and Cheryl celebrate their 50th episode of True Story with the Morgan Freeman-narrated Antarctic extravaganza "March of the Penguins"! In addition to reading up on the nitty gritty of penguin anatomy, our doc duo picks some of their favorite films from the past year and reminisces about the podcast to date. Many more episodes to come-- thanks for listening to True Story! *this episode spills beans* get merch at podswag.com/truestory (tigandcheryltruestory@gmail.com)

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Val (Val Kilmer doc) Aug 30, 2021

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Tig and Cheryl discuss Val Kilmer's autobiographical doc "Val," which features home video of the famously handsome (and difficult?) actor "goofing" with Tom Cruise, playing Batman, and falling in love. Meanwhile, Cheryl lists the ingredients in a "Roy Rogers" and Tig gives Cheryl notes on how she intros each episode! It's a hilarious episode you won't want to miss! *this episode spills beans* get merch at podswag.com/truestory (tigandcheryltruestory@gmail.com

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Hail Satan? Aug 23, 2021

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Tig and Cheryl take an elevator down from the heights of "Jesus Camp" to talk about "Hail Satan?", a Hulu doc about the Satanic Temple, a tongue in cheek organization that advocates for various causes through satan-worshipping. Glass eyes, devil horns, baphomets and more all get the Tig and Cheryl treatment on a hellishly hilarious episode of True Story! *this episode spills beans* get True Story merch at podswag.com/truestory (tigandcheryltruestory@gmail.com)

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Jesus Camp Aug 16, 2021

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This week on True Story, Tig and Cheryl attend Jesus Camp! The 2006 doc arrived at the height of the so-called "culture wars"-- much like the war between Tig and Cheryl re: spilling the beans! Speaking of which: listen to the end of the episode to hear our doc duo hilariously reassure some concerned fans-- Praise be! *this episode spills beans* Get True Story merch at podswag.com/truestory (tigandcheryltruestory@gmail.com)

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WeWork: Or the Making and Breaking of a $47 Billion Unicorn Aug 09, 2021

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Tig and Cheryl take on their longest-titled doc ever, with Hulu's "WeWork: Or the Making and Breaking of a $47 Billion Unicorn." Much like Fyre Fest or Theranos, the doc turns a critical eye on a flashy startup that promised more than it could deliver. Cheryl tells an amazing story about a 5k, Tig discovers that Cheryl is in fact a unicorn, and much more! *this episode spills beans* get your True Story merch at podswag.com/truestory (tigandcheryltruestory@gmail.com)

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Mommy Dead and Dearest Aug 02, 2021

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Tig and Cheryl take on "Mommy Dead and Dearest," a true crime doc about a seriously dysfunctional mother/daughter dynamic. Tig does her best Cajun accent, Cheryl ponders McDonald's etiquette, and much more, on another must-listen episode of True Story! *this episode spills beans* Buy merch at podswag.com/truestory! (tigandcheryltruestory@gmail.com)

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Gaga: Five Foot Two (Lady Gaga doc) Jul 26, 2021

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There are a Million Reasons to listen to this week's episode of True Story, as Tig and Cheryl descend from a stadium rooftop into "Gaga: Five Foot Two," a Netflix doc following pop icon Lady Gaga as she recovers from a breakup, records new music, and prepares for a Super Bowl performance. Tig imagines life with Gaga's glam squad, Cheryl desperately tries to remember the (multiple) times she's seen Gaga live, and Madonna comes up AGAIN! *this episode spills beans* get merch at podswag.com/truestory (tigandcheryltruestory@gmail.com)

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The Housewife and the Hustler Jul 19, 2021

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Tig and Cheryl take on "The Housewife and the Hustler," an ABC true crime documentary about a scandal embroiling a star of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hill and her husband, a high-powered LA trial lawyer. Cheryl can't believe the twists and turns of the story, and the episode contains some twists of its own-- you won't believe who cried at this documentary! Get your True Story merch at podswag.com/truestory! *this episode spills beans* (tigandcheryltruestory@gmail.com

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