True Story

True crime returns on Tig and Cheryl, as they watch and react to episodes 1-3 of HBO miniseries "The Jinx." Cheryl tells a spooky story, Tig makes Cheryl do multiple spit takes, and the "tump" debate is settled once and for all. It's a hilarious episode you won't want to miss-- the podcast will return for Part 2 of The Jinx next week! *this episode spills the beans* ( tigandcheryltruestory@gmail.c...

On today's episode, Tig and Cheryl welcome a surprise guest to the show... here's a hint: they're here to talk pork tacos! Plus our dynamic doc duo delves into the world of competitive arcade games with "The King of Kong." It's another hilarious episode of True Story you don't want to miss! *this episode contains spoilers* ( tigandcheryltruestory@gmail.com ) See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com...

Oops, they did a podcast again! Tig and Cheryl talk the new NY Times Britney Spears doc, "Framing Britney Spears." The discussion somehow leads to Tig and Cheryl sharing some incredible stories about... Barbara Streisand. Plus Cheryl learns to toot her own (clown) horn! *this episode contains spoilers* ( tigandcheryltruestory@gmail.com ) See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Californ...

On today's True Story, Tig and Cheryl delve into the short doc "Long Shot," about a Los Angeles man accused of murder. Plus, his case shares a surprising connection with a certain popular HBO comedy starring Cheryl Hines! Meanwhile, Tig tells a potentially emasculating story, and "Papa Grande" is either a name for a grandfather, or a chain of burrito restaurants! *this episode contains spoilers* (...

Today on a very special episode of True Story, Billie Eilish's mom, Maggie Baird, joins Tig and Cheryl to talk about the newly released Apple TV doc about her daughter and family! They talk about how Billie's fashion sense was inspired by The Groundlings, and Cheryl CRIES... about Justin Bieber? *this episode contains spoilers* ( tigandcheryltruestory@gmail.com ) See Privacy Policy at https://art1...

Tig and Cheryl tackle "Hands On A Hard Body," a charmingly heartfelt doc about a small-town Texas competition to win a pickup truck! Cheryl spills MAJOR beans about whether this doc made her cry (a la Dancing With The Stars), the two swap some horrifyingly hilarious assistant stories, and Tig reads fan mail reactions regarding her NPR/crossword comments! *this episode contains spoilers*  ( tigandc...

On today's episode of True Story, Tig and Cheryl explore the mysterious story of singer-songwriter Rodriguez... but not before taking detours covering Phil Collins urban legends, memorable bus rides, and a classic episode of Seinfeld! They also share what made them cry and who they found attractive, before diving into the listener mailbag for reactions to the Theranos doc. *this episode contains s...

Today on True Story-- the return of True Crime! Tig and Cheryl delve into the gritty (just like Tig likes 'em) story of The Imposter-- a French guy who impersonates a Texas teen. Cheryl shares a garage sale story that has both of our hosts laughing hysterically, and Tig makes plans to impersonate Cheryl at her next family reunion. Plus, as always, we get to hear who was attractive/what made them c...

Tig and Cheryl discuss "Tiger," HBO's dive into the sometimes inspiring, sometimes scandalous life of the world's greatest golfer, Tiger Woods. Did Tig and Cheryl cry? Who did they find attractive? And can Tig convince Cheryl to finally "spill the beans" and get comfortable with sharing spoilers on the doc they're discussing? You'll have to listen to find out! *this episode contains spilled beans*...

Today on the podcast, "Some Kind of Heaven, which follows several residents of The Villages, the famed (or infamous) Floridian retirement community! Tig and Cheryl find innuendo in the term "national headlines," and somehow both The Staircase and My Octopus Teacher seem to keep coming up! It's a hilarious episode you won't want to miss. *this episode contains spoilers* tigandcheryltruestory@gmail....

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 that you're guaranteed to find t...

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 spoil...

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 doc...

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 ) See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Califo...

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 ) See Privacy...

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@gma...

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. ( tigandche...

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 s...

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* (...

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 ) See Pr...

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* ( tiga...

Enter Sandman, as well as Tig and Cheryl, as our favorite doc-duo discusses this alternately heavy and hilarious documentary chronicling the interpersonal drama of one of the biggest rock acts of all time. From one band member's questionable fashion sense, to another's confident use of the word "squillions," Tig and Cheryl have plenty of insights and stories to share, whether you've seen the docum...

Tig and Cheryl take on their first true crime documentary with the classic docuseries The Staircase. Aside from analyzing whether an owl might have commited the crime, Cheryl can't get over the poor cooking skills of a convicted murderer, and Tig talks about a certain criminal defense attorney she feels could be her "type."  *this episode contains spoilers*  ( tigandcheryltruestory@gmail.com ) See...

Tig and Cheryl discuss daring performance artist Marina Abramovic on this extremely revealing (in more ways than one) episode of True Story! Our two hosts review which moments in the film made them cry, before nearly crying laughing at their recollections of performance art mishaps in their past. Plus, Tig talks about how Marina has personally inspired her.  *This episode contains spoilers* ( tiga...

Tig and Cheryl welcome their first guest to the podcast, Tiger King director and producer Eric Goode! Tig and Cheryl get answers on some of their biggest questions about the bizarre world of Joe Exotic, Carole Baskin, and captive tigers, as Eric provides candid insight into the behind-the-scenes making of the biggest documentary of 2020.   *This episode contains spoilers* ( tigandcheryltruestory@g...