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This week on Get Doc'd, hosts Daphne, Wilsen and Michael "El Profesor" tackle a documentary about the worst movie ever made — and somehow end up defending it.

We're diving into Best Worst Movie, the 2009 doc from Michael Paul Stephenson, who starred in Troll 2 as a child and grew up watching it become a punchline. Troll 2 has no trolls, a script nobody was allowed to change, and a cast of non-actors who had no idea what they were making. Twenty years later, it's a midnight-movie phenomenon with sold-out screenings and fans who kn...

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Join hosts Daphne and Wilsen (flying solo without El Professor Michael this week) as they boldly go where no podcast has gone before—into the lost corners of Star Trek fan history with Beam Me Up, Sulu, a documentary that unearths a fascinating piece of cinematic archaeology.

In 1985, at the height of Trek mania, George Takei—forever immortalized as Lieutenant Hikaru Sulu—ventured into the California woods with a ragtag crew of student filmmakers to shoot Yorktown: A Time to Heal, a fan film that promised to give Sulu his own comman...

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This week on get doc'd, hosts Daphne and Wilsen hold down the fort—Michael El Profesor is out for this one, but the conversation doesn't miss a beat. The two dive deep into Enlighten Us: The Rise and Fall of James Arthur Ray, the haunting documentary about the self-help guru whose "Spiritual Warrior" retreat ended in tragedy.

Join Daphne and Wilsen as they unpack the dark side of the wellness industry, the cult of personality around motivational figures, and how the promise of enlightenment can lead to devastating consequences. They'll discuss th...

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Welcome to an encore presentation of one of our most popular episodes of Get Doc'd!  Today we're brining back our conversation with Dan Watt - producer, director and great friend of the show - whose heartwarming documentary Everybody Dance has become even more celebrated since we first spoke. 

In this episode, we dive deep into Dan's journey behind the camera, exploring the making of the film, his creative process, and the powerful stories he captured following five remarkable kids with different disabilities as they prepared for an emotional dance recital.  We als...

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Welcome to Get Doc'd, where we dive into the most captivating documentaries that tell stories that matter.  This is an encore presentation of one of our most popular episodes and with July being Disability Pride Month, the timing couldn't be better. 

In this episode, we explore the Emmy-winning documentary Everybody Dance.  This extrememly touching documentary takes us inside the lives of five incredible kids with differing abilities, showing how ballet has become a transformative force in their lives.  We'll follow their journeys as they prepare for an emotional dance recital, guided by a...

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El Profesor Michael is away this week, leaving Daphne and Wilsen to take control of the Power!

In this episode of GetDoc'd, Daphne and Wilsen dive into Power of Grayskull: The Definitive History of He-Man and the Masters of the Universe (2017), the documentary chronicling the rise of one of the most influential toy and entertainment franchises of the 1980s. From Mattel's ambitious creation of He-Man to the Filmation animated series, the explosive growth of the Masters of the Universe empire, and the launch of She-Ra, the documentary explores how a toy...

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When a teenage girl and her boyfriend begin receiving relentless  messages from an unknown number, what starts as a supposed prank quickly escalates into months of psychological torment. The caller seems to know everything—where they are, who they're with, and what they're doing. But as local police dig into the harassment, following every lead and dead end, they uncover a revelation so shocking it completely inverts the case.

Join hosts Daphne Wilsen, Mike, and Amara as they dissect the investigation that forced detectives to question everything they thought they knew abo...

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Get ready for one of the wildest true stories ever put to film.

This week on Get Doc’d, Daphne, Wilsen, and Michael “El Professor” are joined by special guest Amara to unpack Crazy Love—a documentary that starts like a classic romance and spirals into something far darker. What begins as a story of attraction between Burt Pugach and Linda Riss quickly turns into a chilling exploration of obsession, control, and the devastating consequences of rejection.

The crew dives into the shocking 1959 attack that left Riss permanently blinded, the dist...

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This week on Get Doc’d, Daphne and Wilsen rewind the tape and press play on The Last Blockbuster. The hosts dive into the nostalgic documentary that tells the real story behind Blockbuster’s rise and fall, while spotlighting the final surviving store in Bend, Oregon. At the heart of the film is Sandi Harding, the determined general manager doing everything she can to keep the last Blockbuster alive—proving that sometimes late fees aren’t the only thing fighting against you… corporate decisions are too.

Daphne and Wilsen unpack the...

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Season 3 continues with more sparkle—and even sharper edges.

In Part 2, Daphne, El Profesor Michael, and Wilsen pick up where they left off as they unpack the final episodes of Glitter and Greed: The Lisa Frank Story. The nostalgia fully fades as the series digs deeper into power struggles, fractured relationships, and the lasting impact of a brand that defined childhood for millions.

The hosts break down the unraveling of the Lisa Frank empire, the leadership decisions that shaped its legacy, and the human cost behind the neon fantasy. Th...

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Season 3 kicks off with sparkle… and a sharp edge.

In this episode, hosts Daphne, El Profesor Michael, and Wilsen dive into the first two episodes of the docuseries Glitter and Greed: The Lisa Frank Story. What looks like a rainbow-soaked nostalgia trip quickly turns into something much darker as they unpack the rise, fall, and controversies behind one of the most iconic brands of the ’90s and early 2000s.

From rainbow unicorns to workplace chaos, the hosts explore how a brand built on joy, color, and...

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Deck the halls with legal briefs! This week on Get Doc'd, Daphne, Wilsen, and "El Profesor" Michael are diving headfirst into the most wonderful time of the year... and the most litigious. We're dissecting the documentary The Fight Before Christmas, the story of a Christmas-loving lawyer whose obsession with spreading holiday cheer puts him on a collision course with the local Homeowners' Association.

Join us as we unpack the battle for the soul of the suburbs. Was this lawyer a festive freedom fighter or a legally-armed Grinch-tracker? Does an HOA's rulebook...

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In this episode of Get Doc’d, Daphne, Wilsen, and "El Profesor" Michael dive into the unbelievable true story behind the Prime Video docu-series The Greatest Show Never Made.

In 2002, dozens of hopeful contestants gave up their jobs, homes, and routines for a mysterious reality show promising £100,000… only to discover the show didn’t exist. What followed was a surreal mix of ambition, deception, and early reality-TV chaos that still echoes two decades later.

The crew unpacks the series’ biggest themes, including:
 • Why people were so eager to cha...

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In this mind-blowing episode of Get Doc’d, your hosts tackle Netflix’s latest “is-this-real-life?” docuseries The Man With 1000 Kids—the story of Jonathan Meijer, a Dutch sperm donor who apparently heard “go forth and multiply” and took it as a personal mission statement. Spoiler: he did. Like, a lot.

Join us as we wade through the international baby boom this one man sparked with a donation résumé longer than a CVS receipt. From sweet-talking prospective parents to bypassing donor limits in multiple countries, Meijer’s saga plays out like a bizarre rom-com—...

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 This week, Daphne, El Profesor Michael, and Wilsen dive headfirst into Netflix’s Trainwreck: Poop Cruise—the unforgettable documentary about the Carnival Triumph cruise that turned into a floating biohazard. With the toilets out, passengers were handed red “hazard bags” and told to poop in them. Yep, it’s that kind of cruise. The hosts unpack the chaos: tent cities on deck, sewage dripping down walls, and one poor soul’s discovery of something dubbed “poop lasagna.” Daphne zeroes in on the human survival instincts (and breakdowns), Michael brings the cruise ship hot takes. and Wilsen...

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Happy Halloween, creeps and creature-lovers! In this haunted holiday episode of Get Doc’d, your ghoulishly good hosts dig up The Frankenstein Complex—the monstrously fun documentary about the brilliant weirdos behind cinema’s greatest creatures. Think Rick Baker, Rob Bottin, Guillermo del Toro, and a whole lot of slime, sweat, and foam rubber.

We’re talking practical effects legends who handcrafted horror icons using nothing but latex, animatronics, and pure monster-loving madness. From werewolf transformations to bug-eyed aliens, these mad geniuses built the nightmares that haunted our childhoods—long befor...

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This week on Get Doc’d, Daphne and Michael “El Profesor” are joined by a very special guest — Grandma Beba herself (aka Hilda) — to dive into the hauntingly bizarre documentary A Cursed Man.

Was he really cursed… or just really bad at making life choices? 🕯️ Expect spirited debates, dramatic gasps, and Beba’s unfiltered wisdom that may or may not summon a few laughs (and possibly ghosts).

So grab your pumpkin spice (or coquito - wepa!!!), light a candle, and get ready for curses, chaos, and cackles.

💀 Tune in to Get Doc’d —...

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In this electrified episode of Get Doc’d, your hosts jack into the neon-drenched mainframe of cinema history to discuss The Making of Tron (2002) and the OG digital fever dream, Tron (1982). We’re talking Jeff Bridges in a glowing jumpsuit, evil AIs with daddy issues, and special effects so experimental they made the Academy go, “Nah, that’s cheating.” (Yes, seriously—they disqualified it for using computers. Wild.)

The hosts take you behind the scenes of this glitchy-yet-glorious cult classic, diving into the painstaking backlit animation process—aka hand-painting every frame like it’s a gl...

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Daphne, Michael El Professor, and his son Pavao are back to finish what they started—diving into the last two episodes of Pepsi, Where’s My Jet?. The stakes are higher, the drama is bigger, and yes, the laughs keep coming.

From boardrooms to bold moves, the crew unpacks how this wild story wraps up—without giving away the ending.

🥤✈️ Haven’t heard Part 1 yet? Hit play on that first, then come join us for the grand finale!

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Daphne, Michael El Professor, and his son Pavao (filling in for the ever-mysterious Mr. Wilsen) crack open the first two episodes of Pepsi, Where’s My Jet?—the docuseries about the guy who really thought he was gonna trade soda points for a fighter jet.

We’re talking big marketing blunders, outrageous dreams, and whether we’d risk it all for a Harrier parked in the driveway. Spoiler: Daphne says yes, Michael says no, and Pavao… well, he’s just here for the laughs.

🚀 Stay tuned for Part 2, where we tackle the f...

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 In this episode of Get Doc’d, the hosts sink their teeth into John Oliver’s web-exclusive deep dive, “A History of Chuck E. Cheese: Last Squeak Tonight.” What begins as a satirical take on an animatronic icon turns into a surprisingly rich and bizarre corporate history—so naturally, Get Doc’d had to cover it. The episode explores Chuck E. Cheese’s unlikely origin story as a failed coyote costume, the strange decision to give a children’s mascot a New Jersey accent, and how a pioneering arcade-pizza hybrid navigated the rise and fall of video...

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In this bonus episode, Daphne and Wilsen take a deep dive into Russians at War — a rare and controversial documentary that embeds viewers with a Russian battalion moving across the front lines in Ukraine.

With years of conflict and little media coverage from inside Russia’s war effort, this film sets out to fill that gap. It offers a raw, unfiltered look at life inside a battalion—what the soldiers see, believe, and endure—pulling back the curtain on a world often shielded from global view. The filmmakers aim to build a bridge...

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 In this episode of Get Doc’d, Daphne, Wilsen, and "El Professor" Michael dive into the satirical and thought-provoking world of I, Pastafari: A Flying Spaghetti Monster Story. This 2019 documentary, directed by Michael Arthur, follows the global movement of Pastafarianism—a parody religion that challenges the privileges often granted to organized faiths. Through humorous yet sincere efforts, Pastafarians like Niko Alm and Brother Spaghettus fight for legal recognition, religious freedom, and the right to wear colanders on their heads in official ID photos. The hosts explore how I, Pastafari cleverly uses humor as a too...

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This week on Get Doc’d, Daphne, El Professor Michael and Wilsen dive headfirst into the glorious chaos that is Winnebago Man, the documentary about Jack Rebney—the most foul-mouthed RV pitchman in American history and the unwilling godfather of viral video rage. If you’ve ever screamed at your job, your coworkers, or a swarm of flies, congratulations: you may already be spiritually connected to Jack.

What starts as a collection of 1980s blooper reel gold—featuring Rebney inventing new ways to curse at the English language—becomes something much deeper (an...

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In this episode of Get Doc’d, hosts Daphne and Wilsen dive fork-first into ¡Casa Bonita Mi Amor!, the 2024 documentary directed by Arthur Bradford. The film chronicles South Park creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone as they rescue and reimagine Casa Bonita—the beloved, kitschy Mexican restaurant in Colorado made famous in their 2003 episode. With a budget that ballooned from $6.5 million to over $30 million, the project becomes as much about passion and nostalgia as it is about stubborn vision and chaotic ambition.

Daphne and Wilsen unpack the wild ride of the resta...

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In this episode, we dive into the bizarre and compelling world of Shut Up, Little Man! – An Audio Misadventure, the 2011 Sundance documentary that chronicles how two friends accidentally created one of the first viral audio sensations. When Eddie and Mitch moved into a San Francisco apartment in the late '80s, they began recording their neighbors—Peter Haskett and Raymond Huffman—as the two older men screamed, cursed, and brawled night after night. What began as a coping mechanism turned into a cultural phenomenon, spreading through cassette tapes, comic books, stage plays, and eventu...

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On this episode of Get Doc’d, we dive headfirst into one of the most mind-bending reality TV experiments ever broadcast — The Contestant, the Hulu documentary chronicling Tomoaki Hamatsu’s surreal journey on the Japanese show Susunu! Denpa Shōnen.

Imagine being locked in an apartment, naked, with no food, no contact with the outside world, and no possessions — your only lifeline to survival? Winning sweepstakes. That’s right, to earn his freedom, Hamatsu (nicknamed "Nasubi") had to win ¥1 million in mail-in contests. The twist? Millions of people were watching his every move...

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 This week on Get Doc’d, we dive into the 2019 documentary Rocketman, the wild, hilarious, and surprisingly heartfelt story of “Mad” Mike Hughes—a retired limo driver, flat-earth believer, and self-proclaimed daredevil—on a mission to launch himself into the sky in a homemade steam-powered rocket.

Directed by Toby Brusseau and Michael Linn, Rocketman blends absurdity with ambition as it follows Mike and his ragtag crew of dreamers and skeptics. There’s Pat, the peace-preaching neighbor who’s never without his vape; Waldo, the reluctant rocket expert who denies being friends with Mike despi...

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It’s Bring Your Kids to Work Day, and the hosts of Get Doc’d are handing over the podcast to some very special guest hosts—Michael’s kids: Pavao, Apollo, and Elektra!

In this fun-filled bonus episode, the junior crew dives into Beyond the Brick – A LEGO Brickumentary to share their thoughts on the film, their favorite LEGO sets, and why building with bricks is one of the coolest things ever. With plenty of laughter, creativity, and kid-powered insight, this episode is a celebration of LEGO through the eyes of its most p...

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In this episode of Get Doc’d, we snap together a deep dive into Beyond the Brick – A LEGO Brickumentary, the colorful documentary that proves LEGO is far more than just a toy. Directed by Oscar-winner Daniel Junge and Oscar-nominee Kief Davidson, this film uncovers the fascinating evolution of LEGO—from its humble wooden toy beginnings to a global cultural force that inspires creativity in kids and adults alike.

We explore the documentary’s blend of animated segments, behind-the-scenes company history, and passionate interviews with AFOLs (Adult Fans of LEGO). Is LEGO sim...

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In this special bonus episode of Get Doc’d, we sit down with Ilie Mitaru, the director behind the evocative documentary First Frames. Ilie takes us deep into the creative and emotional journey of making a film that puts cameras—and storytelling power—into the hands of children navigating life in the aftermath of displacement and disaster.

We talk about the inspiration behind working with photographer Serbest Salih and his mobile darkroom, the decision to let the children lead the narrative, and the delicate balance of portraying trauma without overshadowing joy. Ilie s...

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In this episode of Get Doc’d, we dive into First Frames, a quietly powerful documentary by Ilie Mitaru that takes us to the heart of displaced childhoods in Turkey. At the center is Serbest Salih, a Syrian refugee and photographer, whose mobile darkroom becomes a vessel for education, expression, and healing in communities still reeling from displacement and devastating earthquakes.

But what truly sets First Frames apart is its perspective—it’s the children who hold the camera, ask the questions, and frame their realities. We explore how the film redefi...

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In this episode of Get Doc’d, we dive headfirst into the chaotic, colorful, and controversial world of Happy Happy Joy Joy: The Ren & Stimpy Story. This 2020 documentary explores the rise and fall of The Ren & Stimpy Show, the animated cult classic that pushed boundaries and redefined '90s cartoon culture — and the complicated legacy of its creator, John Kricfalusi.

The hosts unpack the explosive creativity that made the show a hit on Nickelodeon, while also tackling the darker undertones behind the scenes. From artistic genius to personal downfall, Happy Happy Joy...

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In this mind-bending episode of Get Doc'd, we dive into A Glitch in the Matrix, a 2021 documentary that explores the eerie concept of simulation theory. Directed by Rodney Ascher, this film takes us on a journey through science fiction, philosophy, and horror, all while questioning whether the reality we experience is truly real—or if we’re living in a simulated world. With insights from experts and testimonies from individuals who believe they've uncovered the truth about our existence, Ascher unpacks the age-old question: Are we living in a simulation?

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 Welcome to a special bonus episode of Get Doc'd! Today, we have the incredible opportunity to sit down with Dan Watt, the producer and director of the heartwarming documentary Everybody Dance. In this episode, we dive deep into Dan’s journey behind the camera, exploring the making of the film, his creative process, and the powerful stories he’s captured. We’ll also hear about Dan’s career in the film industry and some personal stories that inspired his work. It’s a conversation you won’t want to miss. So, sit back, relax, and jo...

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Welcome to Get Doc'd, the podcast where we dive into the most captivating documentaries that tell stories that matter. In today’s episode, we’re exploring the heartwarming film Everybody Dance. This powerful documentary takes us inside the lives of five incredible kids with different disabilities, showing how ballet has become a transformative force in their lives. We’ll follow their journeys as they prepare for an emotional end-of-year dance recital, guided by an inspiring dance teacher who’s made it her mission to help them shine. Get ready for a story full of resil...

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 In this episode, we dive into the fascinating documentary My Old School, which tells the bizarre true story of Brian MacKinnon, a 32-year-old man who managed to convince an entire school that he was a 16-year-old teen. We explore how he pulled off this extraordinary deception, the motivations behind it, and the chaos that ensued when the truth was finally uncovered. With reflections on the nature of identity, the complexities of adolescence, and the consequences of deception, we discuss the layers of this wild, real-life story that kept both his peers and teachers i...

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In this episode, we dive into the vibrant world of Latin boogaloo, a musical movement born in the heart of 1960s New York City. Inspired by the melting pot of cultures in neighborhoods like El Barrio, the South Bronx, and Brooklyn, Latin boogaloo blended Afro-Cuban rhythms with soul, jazz, and R&B, creating a genre that was as funky as it was revolutionary. We explore the fascinating documentary We Like It Like That, which chronicles the rise of this musical phenomenon through interviews with legends like Joe Bataan, Johnny Colon, and Pete Rodriguez...

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In this episode, we dive into the fascinating documentary Tiny Tim: King for a Day, a 2020 biographical film that chronicles the incredible life of Herbert Khaury, the man behind the iconic persona of Tiny Tim. Known for his high-pitched falsetto and eccentric personality, Tiny Tim was either seen as a musical genius or a freak, but no one could deny the impact he had on popular culture.

Directed by Johan von Sydow, Tiny Tim: King for a Day tells the story of Khaury’s unexpected rise to stardom and his eventual fa...

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 In this episode of Get Doc'd, the hosts explore Tickled, a documentary that takes a bizarre turn when journalist David Farrier stumbles upon a mysterious tickling competition online. What begins as a quirky story quickly escalates into a dark and twisted investigation, as Farrier faces threats and resistance while uncovering a web of secrets more strange than he ever imagined. Join us as we discuss the unsettling truths behind the competition, the ethical questions raised, and the fascinating (and disturbing) ways the internet can hide its darkest corners. Don’t miss this deep div...