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  • The Alabama Solution (2025)

    The Alabama Solution (2025)
    Dec 3 2025
    Kelsey and Gen take on HBO’s The Alabama Solution, a documentary that drags the Alabama prison system out of the shadows and into full, brutal light. Through hidden cell-phone footage, inmate testimonies, and interviews captured at enormous personal risk, the film exposes violence, corruption, and conditions that defy any notion of rehabilitation. They break down the men who spoke up, the failures of the system around them, and the human cost the state would rather you never see, but it’s impossible to unsee once you have. Next up: "The Long Shot" on Netflix, a short 40 minute Netflix doc from 2017 about a man wrongly accused of murder and exonerated via footage from the TV show Curb Your Enthusiasm. Send us an email or a voice message to ⁠theydidwhat@podcastica.com⁠,or look out for our episode comment posts on ⁠facebook.com/groups/podcastica⁠. We'd love to hear from you! Waiting for our next episode? Leave us a rating or review wherever you get your podcasts and help more people find us to join the fun! Then explore other great shows in the Podcastica network at ⁠podcastica.com⁠! Mentioned: The Business with Kim Masters at KCRW interview with the filmmakers, Andrew Jarecki and Charlotte KaufmanApple Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-business/id73330606?i=1000735737607 Spotify Podcast https://open.spotify.com/episode/5OFaujqzWadpJujV5fUc1D?si=vikI80tMQfu5BphQVOLBXw Alabama Reflector article https://alabamareflector.com/2025/09/04/analysis-says-alabama-department-of-corrections-received-5-billion-in-state-funding-in-five-years/ https://alabamaappleseed.org/news/alabama-department-of-corrections-5-billion-in-spending-in-five-years/ Where Are They Now? Robert Earl Council (Kinetik) https://thecinemaholic.com/the-alabama-solution/ https://www.thekinetikjusticeproject.com/ https://www.change.org/p/justice-for-robert-earl-council-reopen-his-case-now?utm_source=share_petition&utm_medium=mobileNativeShare&utm_campaign=share_petition&recruited_by_id=e2cc3780-94f8-11f0-ab8e-0744652ddffc Melvin Ray https://moviedelic.com/melvin-ray/ https://thecinemaholic.com/the-alabama-solution/ Raoul Poole https://thecinemaholic.com/the-alabama-solution/ Sandy Ray https://abc3340.com/news/abc-3340-news-iteam/state-lawmaker-demands-firing-of-officer-after-documentary-exposes-prison-beating-death Roderick Gadson https://www.alreporter.com/2025/10/16/petition-calls-for-federal-investigation-into-killing-of-inmate-steven-davis/ Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kay_Ivey https://www.theplainsman.com/article/2019/02/blackface-racist-photos-among-those-in-pages-of-old-glomerata-yearbooks https://s3.amazonaws.com/snwceomedia/atp/c9c85d24-7aae-4f34-8770-5ba91627ffab.original.pdf Support Resources: Families for justice reform https://famm.org/ Civil liberties in prison https://www.aclu.org/issues/prisoners-rights/civil-liberties-prison
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    1 h et 27 min
  • The Search For Instagram's Worst Con Artist (2023)

    The Search For Instagram's Worst Con Artist (2023)
    Nov 26 2025
    In Netflix’s The Search for Instagram’s Worst Con Artist, two episodes trace the rise and fallout of an influencer whose life online was built on fiction. Kelsey and Gen break down the manipulation, the victims, and the filters and followers that helped make it possible. Next up: “The Alabama Solution”, on HBO Max/Max/HBO/whatever they’re calling it these days. Send us an email or a voice message to ⁠⁠theydidwhat@podcastica.com⁠⁠,or look out for our episode comment posts on ⁠⁠facebook.com/groups/podcastica⁠⁠. We'd love to hear from you! Waiting for our next episode? Leave us a rating or review wherever you get your podcasts and help more people find us to join the fun! Then explore other great shows in the Podcastica network at ⁠⁠podcastica.com⁠⁠! Mentioned: Eric Lamaze: ⁠⁠https://torontolife.com/deep-dives/dark-horse-inside-the-fall-of-eric-lamaze-canadas-most-famous-equestrian/⁠⁠ About the Whole Pantry app: ⁠⁠https://thetab.com/2025/02/06/apple-cider-vinegar-what-happened-to-belle-gibsons-health-app-after-she-was-exposed#:~:text=Her%20health%20app%20The%20Whole,per%20month%20for%20the%20app⁠⁠. ⁠⁠https://theconversation.com/perhaps-the-only-way-to-make-money-on-a-mobile-app-is-to-say-you-have-brain-cancer-38679⁠⁠ About the Whole Pantry book: ⁠⁠https://www.theguardian.com/society/2015/mar/11/belle-gibson-book-publisher-never-verified-cancer-survivor-health-claims⁠⁠ Pathological vs. Sociopathic liars ⁠⁠https://pacificbeachhealth.com/pathological-liar-vs-sociopathic-liar/⁠⁠ 60 Minutes Australia interview: ⁠⁠https://youtu.be/fahOX8VBXCc?si=YtZ4sf7hOiQLu8MK⁠⁠ 60 Minutes Australia interview misc notes: ⁠⁠https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2016/sep/20/belle-gibson-was-paid-75000-by-nine-for-60-minutes-interview-documents-show⁠⁠ Where Are They Now? Belle Gibson ⁠⁠https://people.com/where-is-belle-gibson-now-8785836⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.businessinsider.com/belle-gibson-australian-authorities-wont-let-up-on-unpaid-fine-2025-2⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://thetab.com/2025/02/14/how-much-money-belle-gibson-made-from-wellness-scams-and-what-her-net-worth-is-now⁠⁠ NIck Gibson ⁠⁠https://people.com/where-are-belle-gibsons-parents-brother-now-11686182⁠⁠ Support Resources: Learn to Spot Common Health Scams ⁠⁠https://consumer.ftc.gov/node/78372⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://consumer.ftc.gov/consumer-alerts/2021/11/how-spot-avoid-common-health-scams
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    1 h et 20 min
  • The Perfect Neighbor (2025)

    The Perfect Neighbor (2025)
    Nov 15 2025
    Kelsey, Gen, and special guest Becky won't be sending housewarming gifts after watching Netflix's documentary The Perfect Neighbor. Through body-cam and police footage, director Geeta Gandbhir tells a real-life horror story spanning two years and ending in tragedy for a family, a neighborhood, and a Florida community caught in the crosshairs of Stand Your Ground. Next up: “The Search for Instagram’s Worst Con Artist” Episodes 1 & 2, on Netflix Send us an email or a voice message to theydidwhat@podcastica.com,or look out for our episode comment posts on facebook.com/groups/podcastica. We'd love to hear from you! Waiting for our next episode? Leave us a rating or review wherever you get your podcasts and help more people find us to join the fun! Then explore other great shows in the Podcastica network at podcastica.com! Mentioned: Listen to more of Becky over at What’s On Tonight: https://www.facebook.com/share/1BZB84vYLG/ Impact of Stand Your Ground Laws: https://www.rand.org/research/gun-policy/analysis/stand-your-ground.html https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamanetworkopen/fullarticle/2789154 https://everytownresearch.org/report/stand-your-ground-laws-are-a-license-to-kill/ https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2023/04/16/william-hale-frank-allison-florida-road-rage-shooting/11652073002/ https://www.newyorker.com/culture/on-television/the-lessons-of-the-perfect-neighbor https://standinginthegapfund.org/vision/ The Standing In The Gap Fund was created to support families like AJ’s who are suffering from loss and unsure of how to navigate the aftermath. Funds from the Standing in the Gap Fund support families and organizers in the most critical spaces of healing as they navigate their journeys. https://www.gofundme.com/f/Justice-for-Ajike-Owens Donate to cover Owens' funeral and memorial expenses. Since the documentary's release, donations have continued to roll in, and the fundraiser has now been repurposed to help with the cost of Owens' children's education, living expenses, and rent. Where Are They Now? Susan Lorincz https://www.newsweek.com/woman-who-fatally-shot-mother-of-four-threatens-to-sue-victims-kids-10984713 Pamela Dias https://www.cosmopolitan.com/entertainment/celebs/a69137814/the-perfect-neighbor-where-is-aj-owens-mum-pamela-dias/ The Kids - Titus, Afrika, Israel “Izzy” and Isaac https://people.com/where-are-aj-owens-kids-now-11831981 https://fb.watch/DgJ-A-gaqN/ Support Resources: https://www.fsresidential.com/corporate/news-and-articles/articles/neighbor-harassment/ This guide will help you identify neighbor harassment, understand what actions to take, and explore resources available to you.
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    1 h et 48 min
  • Fyre: The Greatest Party That Never Happened (2019)

    Fyre: The Greatest Party That Never Happened (2019)
    Nov 2 2025
    Kelsey and Gen autopsy Netflix's Fyre: The Greatest Party That Never Happened, the luxury music festival whose officially listed cause of death is cheese sandwich. Grab a tent and join in to unpack the delusion, deceit, and why everyone bought what Billy McFarland was selling. Next up: “The Perfect Neighbor” on Netflix Send us an email or a voice message to ⁠theydidwhat@podcastica.com⁠,or look out for our episode comment posts on ⁠facebook.com/groups/podcastica⁠. We'd love to hear from you! Waiting for our next episode? Leave us a rating or review wherever you get your podcasts and help more people find us to join the fun! Then explore other great shows in the Podcastica network at ⁠podcastica.com⁠! Mentioned: Why We Can’t Get Enough of Scam ⁠https://www.thecut.com/2019/02/why-we-love-stories-like-fyre-festival-and-dirty-john.html⁠ Fyre Festival II: A Psychologist on Why Some People Fall For Fraudsters Over and Over Again ⁠https://theconversation.com/fyre-festival-ii-a-psychologist-on-why-some-people-fall-for-fraudsters-over-and-over-again-212562⁠ Where Are They Now? Billy McFarland? ⁠https://hypebeast.com/2025/6/fyre-fest-hotels-resort-pop-up-at-coral-view-utila-caribbean-island-event-info⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/p/DOqhzFdjeDs/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==⁠ Ja Rule? ⁠https://atlantablackstar.com/2025/03/22/ja-rule-fyre-fest-drama-billy-mcfarland/⁠ Andy King? ⁠https://people.com/fyre-festival-planner-andy-king-is-engaged-creating-scottish-wedding-celebration-exclusive-8763512article⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/p/DLAIFdqgAt0/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==⁠ Support Resources: FBI - Reporting Scam and Fraud ⁠https://www.fbi.gov/how-we-can-help-you/scams-and-safety/common-frauds-and-scams⁠ Support for Fraud Victims ⁠https://www.acfe.com/acfe-insights-blog/blog-detail?s=support-groups-for-fraud-victims⁠ What To Do If You Were Scammed ⁠https://consumer.ftc.gov/articles/what-do-if-you-were-scammed⁠
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    1 h et 48 min
  • Unknown Number: The High School Catfish (2025)

    Unknown Number: The High School Catfish (2025)
    Oct 28 2025
    Hosts Kelsey and Gen kick off They Did What?! with Netflix’s Unknown Number: A High School Catfish, a documentary about a small-town mystery that starts with a few strange texts and spirals into something much darker. Joined by guest host Jason, they dive into parenting in the digital age, the ethics of true-crime storytelling, and why we can’t look away from people who do the unthinkable. It’s part media analysis, part group therapy, and fully They Did What?! Next up: “FYRE: The Greatest Party That Never Happened” on Netflix Send us an email or a voice message to ⁠theydidwhat@podcastica.com⁠,or look out for our episode comment posts on ⁠facebook.com/groups/podcastica⁠. We'd love to hear from you! Waiting for our next episode? Leave us a rating or review wherever you get your podcasts and help more people find us to join the fun! Then explore other great shows in the Podcastica network at ⁠podcastica.com⁠! Mentioned: Cybercrime, Child Abuse and only 60 Days: The Outrage of the Kendra Licari Case by Brianna Lee Bates ⁠https://medium.com/case-by-case/cybercrime-child-abuse-and-only-60-days-the-outrage-of-the-kendra-licari-case-cfc1e38fb963⁠ Alleged Catfish Camila Zeidan Stunning Claim in Renae Marsden Inquest by Sarah McPhee ⁠https://www.news.com.au/national/nsw-act/courts-law/never-occurred-police-statement-of-alleged-catfish-pulled-apart/news-story/c67a78e281764523760ae394ff20e95a⁠ Where Are They Now? Lauryn Licari? ⁠https://www.si.com/onsi/softball/recruiting/softball-recruiting-class-2027-college-commitments⁠ Kendra Licari?: ⁠https://www.today.com/popculture/lauryn-licari-now-rcna229882⁠ Shawn Licari? ⁠https://people.com/where-is-shawn-licari-now-11804163⁠ Owen McKenny? ⁠https://people.com/where-is-owen-mckenny-now-unknown-number-high-school-catfish-11802465⁠ Support Resources: The Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) ⁠https://www.ic3.gov/⁠ Cyber Civil Rights Initiative (CCRI) ⁠https://cybercivilrights.org/⁠ Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline, (800) 422-4453 and ⁠https://www.childhelphotline.org/⁠ If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health or thoughts of suicide, information and resources are available at ⁠WannaTalkAboutIt.com⁠
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    1 h et 23 min