January 11, 2021
For the first True Story episode of 2021, Tig and Cheryl take a time machine back to the '70s and watch the new Bee Gees doc that covers the incredible highs and tragic lows of the legendary folk-R&B-disco band. Our favorite doc duo discusses the medallion-in-chest-hair look, which of the brothers is their favorite, and none other than Dane Cook himself gets discussed! *this episode contains spoilers* (tigandcheryltruestory@gmail.com)
December 21, 2020
It's been five years since the documentary "Tig" premiered at Sundance, and A TON has happened since! Stephanie Allynne (you know her from "L Word: Generation Q", not to mention the "Tig" doc!) joins Tig and Cheryl to discuss the documentary, and she and Tig give us an inside look at how it felt to watch, not to mention live, the documentary. Plus Tig, Cheryl, and Stephanie pick their favorite docs they watched in 2020. *this episode contains spoilers* (tigandcheryltruestory@gmail.com)
December 14, 2020
Tig and Cheryl return to discuss the final episodes of HBO NVIVM cult doc "The Vow." They discuss why people are drawn into cults, giving Prince Charles a ring, and "birthing news" interrupts the show-- Tig and Cheryl want YOU to be the first to hear about it. Listen now! *this episode contains spoilers* (tigandcheryltruestory@gmail.com)
December 7, 2020
Tig and Cheryl take a look at the crazy world of NXIVM, a multi level marketing cult that once counted TV star Allison Mack among its members. Our intrepid cohosts discuss IQ tests, midnight volleyball, and getting branded... in fact there's so much to talk about, we'll be back next week with PART TWO of this episode! *this episode contains spoilers* (tigandcheryltruestory@gmail.com)
November 30, 2020
Join Tig and Cheryl as they dive in to the delightful undersea d-octo-mentary "My Octopus Teacher"! Tig talks about the experience of watching the doc with her sons, and Cheryl wonders if the documentarian ever had a sex dream about the octopus. It's one of the silliest, funniest episodes of True Story yet, and you don't want to miss it! *this episode contains spoilers* (tigandcheryltruestory@gmail.com)
November 23, 2020
Today, on a very special BONUS episode of True Story, Amanda Knox herself pays a visit to the podcast to discuss the documentary that shares her name. Tig and Cheryl get answers on Amanda's police interrogation, her time in prison, and what her life is like now. Amanda gives our doc-duo a candid, behind the scenes look into a story that continues to attract controversy and fascination. (tigandcheryltruestory@gmail.com)
November 16, 2020
Tig and Cheryl discuss Netflix's "Amanda Knox," a look back at the tabloid-headline making murder case that includes a host of interviews from key players, including Amanda herself. Cheryl celebrates the anniversary of a memorable massage, Tig speculates on how Cheryl would react if she started dating Amanda, and our doc-duo shares some laughs over Amanda's a-meat-a-balls! *this episode contains spoilers* (tigandcheryltruestory@gmail.com)
November 9, 2020
Join Tig and Cheryl for a tour of an unfinished mega-mansion on the outskirts of Orlando, as they discuss the hit documentary "The Queen of Versailles"! Tig and Cheryl share laughs over doggie bags and dog doors, swap timeshare stories, and give advice for cleaning up poop as they review one of the most bizarre and entertaining "riches to rags" stories ever told. *this episode contains spoilers* (tigandcheryltruestory@gmail.com)
November 2, 2020
Tig and Cheryl explore the long walk to the spotlight as they discuss the Oscar-winning backup singer doc "20 Feet From Stardom". Our doc-duo swaps stories about discovering their singing abilities (or lack thereof), get chills from listening to "Gimme Shelter," and yes... even take a shot at singing some songs themselves! *this episode contains spoilers* (tigandcheryltruestory@gmail.com)
October 26, 2020
Tig and Cheryl elect to discuss Boys State, a timely 2020 documentary following a group of teenage boys as they run for office at an annual mock government summer camp held in Austin, Texas. Our hosts are impressed by the political ability of some of the boys-- but dismayed by the "talent show" portion of the doc. Tig also ponders why guys chant "hoo, hoo."
*this episode contains spoilers* (tigandcheryltruestory@gmail.com)
