Tig and Cheryl: True Story

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Join Tig Notaro (One Mississippi, Star Trek) and Cheryl Hines (Curb Your Enthusiasm) as they discuss a new documentary every week, with plenty of hilarious diversions and memorable stories along the way!

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REPLAY: The Inventor (Eliza...

05.22.2023

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, ...

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05.22.2023 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, ...
05.08.2023 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 ...
05.01.2023 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! ...
04.24.2023 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 ...
04.17.2023 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 ...
04.10.2023 MH370: The Plane That Disappeared Today on True Story, Tig and Cheryl talk about "MH370: The Plane That Disappeared," a Netflix doc about one of the biggest mysteries in aviation history. Plus, Tig talks about riding in a party bus with Allison Janney, and Cheryl ...
04.03.2023 LIVE SHOW! (The Last Blockbuster) This week, Tig and Cheryl are coming at your earballs with their ever LIVE show to talk "The Last Blockbuster" and oh so much more! Including tartminis, a spirited Q&A, even a quick break to check out some Christmas moms ...
03.27.2023 "Sr." (Robert Downey Jr. doc) Tig and Cheryl discuss "Sr.", Robert Downey Jr.'s new doc about his filmmaker father and their relationship over the years. Tig and Cheryl have a ball going off on tangents, some BRAGGADOCIOUS ALERT stories are told, and... wait... did somebody ...
03.20.2023 Confessions of a Superhero, with David Harbour! The one and only David Harbour (Stranger Things, We Have A Ghost) joins Tig and Cheryl this week to talk about one of his favorite docs, "Confessions of a Superhero." Tig and Cheryl get a chance to tell all their ...
03.13.2023 Winnebago Man Do Tig and Cheryl a kindness, and listen to today's episode all about "Winnebago Man," an unforgettable doc about an RV salesman who keeps forgetting his lines. Plus, Tig relives her days getting yelled at on set, Cheryl shares her ...
03.06.2023 Murdaugh Murders: A Southern Scandal Tig and Cheryl take on Netflix's "Murdaugh Murders: A Southern Scandal," a firsthand accounting of the criminal events surrounding the wealthy and troubled South Carolina family. It's a serious doc, but there's also some room for levity, as Cheryl reveals ...
02.27.2023 Ask Dr. Ruth Don't ask Tig or Cheryl... but DO "Ask Dr. Ruth" on this week's very sex-positive episode! What if Dr. Ruth was an action hero? Have you every really listened to the lyrics of "You Are My Sunshine"? Everyone deserves respect... ...
02.20.2023 Pamela, A Love Story From True Story to a "Love Story," Tig and Cheryl fall for Pamela Anderson's new doc: "Pamela, A Love Story" on this week's episode! What does Cheryl have in common with Tobias Funke of Arrested Development? How does Chris Rock ...
02.13.2023 The Pez Outlaw This week on True Story, Tig and Cheryl savor "The Pez Outlaw," a very sweet documentary about a candy-smuggling entrepreneur. Will Cheryl spill Pez on how it all went down? Did Tig actually pay more attention to the film this ...
02.06.2023 Dolly Parton: Here I Am Slap on some "high-heeled boots" and "painted on jeans," because Tig and Cheryl are dancing with Dolly on this week's episode! From "Jolene" to "Little Andy," no bean goes unturned and no song goes unsung in this rollicking installment of ...
01.30.2023 Call Me Miss Cleo Who could have predicted that Tig and Cheryl would discuss "Call Me Miss Cleo," the HBO Max doc about the ubiquitous '90s TV psychic and her mysterious past?! From Cheryl's "Cookie" alter-ego to Tig's psychic-reading-gone-wrong, this episode is jam-packed with ...
01.23.2023 The Hatchet Wielding Hitchhiker Tig and Cheryl go viral as they discuss Netflix's true crime doc "The Hatchet Wielding Hitchhiker." Plus, Tig explains autotune, both hosts share some incredible hitchhiking stories, and much more! We have a True Story Show livestream show Jan 31! ...
01.16.2023 Stutz (Jonah Hill doc) Tig and Cheryl analyze "Stutz," a fascinating doc about actor Jonah Hill and his relationship with his psychiatrist Phil Stutz. Will Stutz's tools help Tig and Cheryl? Would you rather be a 1-on-1 therapist, or a couples counselor? And why ...
01.09.2023 Love, Lizzo Tig and Cheryl LOVE "Love, Lizzo", an HBO Max doc all about the multi-talented, one-of-a-kind performer. Things take a silly turn as our doc duo discusses twerking, "women of a certain age," and much, much more! True Story Show livestream ...
01.02.2023 Harry & Meghan Tig and Cheryl (aka T & C) discuss another legendary duo, Harry & Meghan, on this week's royally fun episode of True Story! Also, we're having a LIVE SHOW Jan 31 and would love you to come! True Story Show ...
12.19.2022 Santa Camp Ho ho ho! Ring in the holidays with HBO's "Santa Camp," which profiles three Santas-in-training who dare to break the mold of the iconic "Coca-Cola Santa." Plus, things get "random," clamp-down hugs, and much more. Happy holidays, snerkbols! *this episode ...
12.12.2022 Pepsi, Where's My Jet? Take the Tig and Cheryl Challenge and listen to this hilarious episode all about Netflix's docuseries "Pepsi, Where's My Jet"! Our doc duo recaps the madcap doc, plus Cindy Crawford stories, calling the Pentagon, and more! this episode spills beans ...
12.05.2022 Orgasm Inc: The Story of OneTaste Today on True Story, Tig and Cheryl meditate on the Netflix doc "Orgasm Inc: The Story of OneTaste." The film chronicles the rise and fall of (yet another) cultish Silicon Valley startup, so our doc duo naturally has some strong ...
11.28.2022 Killer Sally This week, Tig and Cheryl wrestle over Netflix's true crime docuseries "Killer Sally". There's some heartfelt discussion as well as some tangents into Cheryl's modeling career, a listener "tick-tacking" around, and much more! this episode spills beans ([email protected])Follow the show:Instagram: ...
11.21.2022 God Forbid: The Sex Scandal That Brought Down a Dynasty Tig and Cheryl travel down to Florida (where else?!) for "God Forbid," a look at the Jerry Falwell Jr sex scandal involving a very good-looking (not to spill beans) pool boy-- or pool attendant, if you'd prefer. A very fun ...
11.14.2022 The Fastest Woman on Earth Tig and Cheryl discuss HBO doc "The Fastest Woman on Earth," a look at glass ceiling shattering racer and TV personality Jessi Combs. Plus, an alternate "f word", bingo stories, and much more! this episode spills beans ([email protected])Follow the show:Instagram: ...
11.07.2022 Love, Gilda (Gilda Radner doc) Tig and Cheryl LOVE "Love, Gilda," the Gilda Radner doc that tells the life story of the hilarious Saturday Night Live icon. Our doc duo shares how Gilda inspired them, what they learned from the film, and much more! *this ...
10.31.2022 Haunters: The Art of the Scare Happy Hallowe'en, True Story listeners! Tig and Cheryl scare their way through "Haunters: The Art of the Scare", a doc about the spooky world of DIY haunted houses. Will poooop come back to haunt Tig and Cheryl? What's on their ...
10.24.2022 Beanie Mania Today on True Story, Tig and Cheryl spill ALL the beanies as they discuss "Beanie Mania," the HBO doc chronicling the Beanie Baby craze of the late '90s. Are Tig and Cheryl "Beanie Ladies?" What do they make of the ...
10.17.2022 Victoria's Secret: Angels and Demons Tig and Cheryl hit the mall and try on Hulu's "Victoria's Secret: Angels and Demons," a 3-part docuseries about the controversial brand known for bringing lingerie and provocative runway shows to the masses. Plus, some MAJOR bluebells, jokes from Crackie, ...
10.10.2022 The Real Bling Ring: Hollywood Heist This week, Tig and Cheryl take on the case of "The Real Bling Ring: Hollywood Heist," a sordid true crime tale told by the very cringeworthy millennial criminals who committed the string of celeb-targeting burglaries back in the '00s. Plus, ...
10.03.2022 Trainwreck: Woodstock 99 The original Woodstock Music Festival was a legendary, generation-defining moment. The 1999 revival held at an abandoned military base?... not so much. Today on True Story, Tig and Cheryl score weekend passes to the continental precursor of the infamous Fyre ...
09.26.2022 Sins of Our Mother This week on True Story, the Netflix docuseries "Sins of Our Mother." It's a darkly disturbing doc, but there are hilarious tangents as always, as Tig and Cheryl pitch an idea for a music festival, witness the return of Slingblade, ...
09.21.2022 Introducing: Wolves Among Us, Season 1, The Larry Lavin Story On the surface, there was nothing remarkable about Larry Lavin. He lived in a quiet neighborhood with his wife and family, drove a Volvo, and practiced dentistry in Philadelphia. But, from 1978 to 1984, Dr. Lavin ran one of the ...
09.19.2022 Inside the Mind of a Cat Meow! Tig and Cheryl explore their feline sides as they leap into "Inside the Mind of a Cat," Netflix's documentary about the most mysterious of household pets. Our doc duo has VERY different reactions to the film, but you'll have ...
09.12.2022 Untold: The Girlfriend Who Didn't Exist This one's a doozy! "The Girlfriend Who Doesn't Exist" is all about a national-headline-making catfishing incident that you have to hear to believe... and even then, it's still somewhat unbelievable. Plus, tales of Las Vegas, compulsive liars, and much more! ...
09.05.2022 The Speed Cubers Tig and Cheryl solve the riddle of "The Speed Cubers," a surprisingly emotional (not to spill beans!) look at the world of lightning fast Rubik's Cubers. Can a 3x3, color-coded cube be the secret to making Tig and/or Cheryl weep? ...
08.29.2022 Shania Twain: Not Just A Girl (ep 100!) LET'S GO GIRLS!!! It's Tig and Cheryl's 100th episode of True Story, and they're celebrating with a recap of country-pop superstar Shania Twain's new Netflix doc! Plus all the tangents, braggadocious alerts, national headlines, and bean-spilling you've come to love ...
08.22.2022 The Most Hated Man on the Internet Tig and Cheryl talk about Netflix's new true crime docuseries, "The Most Hated Man on The Internet". Tig talks about her recuperation from COVID, Cheryl gives up-dates on her life changes, and much more! this episode spills beans ([email protected])Follow the ...
08.15.2022 The Martha Mitchell Effect Tig and Cheryl discuss the gaslighting mini-doc "The Martha Mitchell Effect," Netflix's short about a political wife who became an outspoken critic of a President, at a great price to herself. It's the same story that sponsored the new limited ...
08.08.2022 How to Change Your Mind Tig and Cheryl take a dose of "How to Change Your Mind," Netflix's psychedelic drug docuseries from writer Michael Pollan. You'll hear (again?) Cheryl's college mushroom story, plus Tig's openness to expanding her own horizons, and much more! *this episode ...
08.01.2022 Street Gang: How We Got to Sesame Street It's a sunny day on True Story, as Tig and Cheryl take on the joyful and inspiring HBO doc "Street Gang: How We Got to Sesame Street"! From Sunday morning quarterbacking to Anthony Weiner, this episode is as jam-packed and ...
07.25.2022 Keep Sweet: Pray and Obey This week on True Story, Tig and Cheryl talk Netflix's new docuseries "Keep Sweet: Pray and Obey". Plus, our doc duo reminisces about schoolyard games, ruminates over the role of facial hair in cults, and much more! Stop your vacuums ...
07.18.2022 Tab Hunter Confidential Tig and Cheryl fall down a "dark and slippery hole" (in Cheryl's words) as they explore the career of the charming and aesthetically flawless leading man known as Tab Hunter. It's one of the funniest episodes of True Story to ...
07.11.2022 Jennifer Lopez: Halftime Tig and Cheryl take on Jenny from the Block on today's episode of true story! From the Super Bowl to pole dancing to... Tom Cruise?!... nothing is out of bounds for our doc duo as they recap Netflix's look at ...
07.04.2022 The Alpinist Tig and Cheryl survey "The Alpinist", an intense mountain-climbing doc available to watch on Netflix. The doc inspires Tig and Cheryl-- and also inspires them to tell some very memorable stories... you're gonna want to listen to this one the ...
06.27.2022 The Best of True Story (Volume One) Tig and Cheryl are excited to present a very special episode of True Story-- it's a BEST OF! Today, all the greatest hits of the show to date are now in one place-- including "there's no way to know," the ...
06.20.2022 Navalny (political thriller) This week, Tig and Cheryl take on "Navalny," a political thriller with a shocking true crime twist. There are twists and turns galore, as well as sidetracks, as Cheryl finally shares her story about almost getting poisoned, and Tig talks ...
06.13.2022 Holy Hell (cult doc) Tig and Cheryl reach nirvana as they discuss the cult doc "Holy Hell," which features surprisingly candid interviews with past members of the Buddhafield cult. Plus, Cheryl foresees a future career as a psychic, and Tig tells a story about ...
06.06.2022 Tony Hawk: Until the Wheels Fall Off You're going to want to loop-the-loop this episode 900 times, because this is one of the silliest, funniest, most off-the-rails episodes of True Story yet! Tig and Cheryl talk Tony Hawk's HBO new HBO bio-doc-- beans are spilled, lips are ...

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