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!
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* ([email protected] Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Big announcement-- Tig and Cheryl have merch! Check it out at podswag.com/truestory. On today's episode, Tig and Cheryl take on the hit 2018 doc "Three Identical Strangers." Matthew Modine and Madonna come up AGAIN, plus Cheryl recreates herself sobbing at Les Mis, and Tig pitches a potential name for an improv troupe. *this episode spills beans* ([email protected])See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Tig and Cheryl celebrate 4th of July with "Weiner," an inside look at Anthony Weiner's public meltdown as he runs to become mayor of New York. Tig and Cheryl share a laugh at Anthony's "Carlos Danger" alter ego, as well as sympathy for Huma Abedin and anger over how Huma was treated. It's an all-around Weiner roast! Unfortunately, they forget to use their signature catchphrase "Get Weiner!"... but it's still a great episode of True Story! *this episode spills beans* ([email protected] Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Tig and Cheryl investigate Hulu's true crime/mystery doc "Sasquatch," on today's episode of True Story! Tig is a Bigfoot skeptic... while Cheryl turns out to be a stalwart squatcher (listen to the episode to find out what a "squatcher" is). Plus moon cycles, mouth guards, intimate moments with a bear, and much more! *this episode spills beans* ([email protected])See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Tig and Cheryl enroll in a crash course on "Operation Varsity Blues: The College Admissions Scandal," A Netflix doc featuring reenactments from a cast led by Matthew Modine. Tig recalls the movies she watched in 1985, Cheryl recalls her chance to star in "When Animals Attack," and lots more "True Story" hilarity! *this episode spills beans* ([email protected])See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Tig and Cheryl risk flying too close to the podcasting sun with their recap of "Icarus," the Oscar-winning Netflix doc about the Russian doping scandal that made NATIONAL HEADLINES. Who has the better Russian accent, Tig or Cheryl? Who were they attracted to, in a doc with a surprising amount of voluntary male nudity? All that and more, on a steroids-juiced episode of True Story! *this episode contains spoilers* ([email protected])See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Greg Behrendt ("He's Just Not That Into You") joins Tig and Cheryl for "Air Guitar Nation," a chronicling of several contestants' quests to win the Air Guitar World Championships, a real event held annually in Finland. Greg, despite being featured in the documentary, barely remembers its contents... so he fits right in with Tig and Cheryl! They talk optimum pick placement, listen to a clip of horses galloping, and Greg facilitates the first-ever moment of learning on the podcast! *this episode spills beans* ([email protected])See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Tig and Cheryl finally take on "Tickled," a much-requested doc with more twists than a tickle-fight. The True Story duo discuss their tickling history, research the origins of slipping on a banana peel, and compare Cheryl's pronunciation of "documentary" to that of a native New Zealander. *this episode spills beans* ([email protected])See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Soleil Moon Frye (Punky Brewster) joins Tig and Cheryl to talk about her new autobiographical Hulu doc "Kid 90." Soleil shares some crazy stories about Charlie Sheen, Michael Jackson, and even Bubbles the chimpanzee. It's an incredible and candid discussion, full of hilarious tangents and bean spillage as always! *this episode contains spoilers* ([email protected])See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
True Story (and Don't Ask Tig) celebrity Dr. Becky Hines joins Tig and Cheryl on today's VERY Floridian episode! With Cheryl in Florida visiting relatives, Dr. Becky sits in to discuss Vernon, Florida, a look at the very strange residents of a town in panhandle Florida. Plus Dr. Becky Hines answers all of Tig's questions about what it's like to be a part of True Story lore! *this episode spills beans* ([email protected])See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Tig and Cheryl face the music as they delve into Tina Turner's tell-all doc, "Tina"! Available on HBO/HBO Max, "Tina" tells the story of the life and times of the legendary '80s rocker. Along the way, Cheryl ponders the popularity of British band "Bucks Fizz," Tig walks us through her sweat preferences, and "who were you attracted to" yields interesting results! *this episode spills beans* ([email protected])See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Tig and Cheryl laugh their way through "The Wolfpack," (or "Woofpack"?!), a doc about a family of six boys raised in a New York City apartment they are only rarely allowed to leave. Tig gives a shoutout to "My Octopus Teacher" winning an Oscar, Cheryl makes a declaration on the subject of tank tops vs sleeveless shirts, and "who are you attracted to" proves to be a more challenging question than usual! *this episode spills beans* ([email protected])See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Tig and Cheryl talk Crip Camp, a Barack and Michelle Obama-produced doc about a hippy summer camp for the disabled that becomes a springboard for decades of civil rights activism. Amidst talk of crabs and slobby boyfriends, there are also some poignant moments... could this be the rare doc to make BOTH hosts cry? We won't spill the beans-- you'll just have to listen and find out. *this episode contains spoilers* ([email protected] Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Tig and Cheryl audit "Going Clear: Scientology and the Prison of Belief" on today's episode of True Story! Tig tells a hilarious story about Nicole Kidman, Cheryl addresses a listener question about drinking and podcasting, and BEANS. ARE. SPILLED! Don't miss it! ([email protected])See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Tig and Cheryl tackle their first foreign film, and it's as hilarious as you'd expect! Topics include Macedonian curses, traveling on foot to The Oscars, and whether Gaby should ever be allowed to pick a documentary for Tig and Cheryl to watch again! *this episode spills beans* ([email protected])See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.