• Main
  • Film
  • Oscar Predictions
    • Best Picture
    • Best Director
    • Best Actor
    • Best Actress
    • Best Supporting Actor
    • Best Supporting Actress
    • Best Original Screenplay
    • Best Adapted Screenplay
    • Best Casting
  • Television
  • Theater
  • Best Of the Rest
  • Subscribe
  • About
Sunday, September 13, 2026
  • Login
  • Register
The Contending
No Result
View All Result
  • Main
  • Film
  • Oscar Predictions
    • Best Picture
    • Best Director
    • Best Actor
    • Best Actress
    • Best Supporting Actor
    • Best Supporting Actress
    • Best Original Screenplay
    • Best Adapted Screenplay
    • Best Casting
  • Television
  • Theater
  • Best Of the Rest
  • Subscribe
  • About
No Result
View All Result
The Contending
No Result
View All Result
Home Podcast

PODCAST: Talking Netflix’s ‘Unknown Number’ Documentary & Why That Twist Is So Epic (And Sad)

Megan McLachlan by Megan McLachlan
September 15, 2025
in Podcast, Reviews, Television
0
kendra licari and lauryn licari of unknown number on netflix

Cr. Courtesy of Netflix © 2025

Share on FacebookShare on Twitter

The Contending’s Megan McLachlan is joined by Tarcia Smith Bush of Grits & Gab to discuss the twisted Netflix documentary Unknown Number: The High School Catfish. 

Everyone has been bullied in high school at some point. (And if you haven’t, you’re probably the bully!)

But Netflix’s new documentary Unknown Number: The High School Catfish takes harassment to a whole new level.

Back in 2020, Michigan junior high golden couple Owen and Lauryn start receiving threatening text messages to break up and that one is cheating. And then the messages abruptly stop. Then months later, they start up again, and don’t let up for over a year, but this time, they’re even more personal, ranging from body shaming to encouraging self-harm.

And you’ll never guess who the bully is…

We’re excited to have Tarcia Smith Bush from Grits & Gab return to The Contending at The Water Cooler podcast to discuss Skye Borgman’s explosive new documentary and why people can’t stop talking about it. Spoilers ahead!

Listen to the Special Unknown Number Documentary Podcast

We’re deeply appreciative for your shares, likes, and positive ratings on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.

 

Podcast Music:
Royalty Free Music from Tunetank.com
Track: Here We Go! by cinematic alex
https://tunetank.com/track/802-here-we-go/

Spread the Word!

  • More
Tags: Contending at the Water Coolerkendra licarilauryn licariNetflixPodcastunknown number documentary
Megan McLachlan

Megan McLachlan

Megan McLachlan is a co-founder of The Contending who lives in Pittsburgh, PA. Her work has appeared in Buzzfeed, Cosmopolitan, The Cut, Paste, the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Thrillist, and The Washington Post.

Next Post
‘Monster: The Ed Gein Story’ Trailer Absolutely Goes There

'Monster: The Ed Gein Story' Trailer Absolutely Goes There

Subscribe to Podcast

Apple PodcastsSpotifyAndroidby EmailRSS

Subscribe Now!

Subscribe here to The Contending's newsletter! We will never spam you. We promise!

Looking To Advertise?

Looking to advertise with The Contending? Contact us for inquiries!

The Latest Stuff

Venice 2026 Wrap: A Muted Year With One Runaway ‘Wild Horse (Nine)’

Venice 2026 Wrap: A Muted Year With One Runaway ‘Wild Horse (Nine)’

September 13, 2026
Venice 2026: Marco Bechis’ Emotionally Shattering ‘Back To Buenos Aires,’ –Adriano Giannini Astounds

Venice 2026: Marco Bechis’ Emotionally Shattering ‘Back To Buenos Aires,’ –Adriano Giannini Astounds

September 12, 2026
Oasis Saves the World in ‘Don’t Look Back in Anger’

Oasis Saves the World in ‘Don’t Look Back in Anger’

September 12, 2026
TIFF 2026: ‘Idda’ Irene Dionisio’s Volcanic Look At A Volatile Friendship

TIFF 2026: ‘Idda’ Irene Dionisio’s Volcanic Look At A Volatile Friendship

September 11, 2026
Bianca Giaever, Ora DeKornfeld On the Importance of Education for Doc Short Contender ‘Stalin Boys’

Bianca Giaever, Ora DeKornfeld On the Importance of Education for Doc Short Contender ‘Stalin Boys’

September 11, 2026

Wise Words From Our Readers

  • Ferdinand on Top Ten Tuesday: My Ten Favorite Films of the 53rd Telluride Film Festival
  • FeelingBlue2026 on 2026 Emmy Predictions: Team Contending Weighs In
  • FeelingBlue2026 on 2026 Emmy Predictions: Team Contending Weighs In
  • Dominik on Top Ten Tuesday: My Ten Favorite Films of the 53rd Telluride Film Festival
  • For UnjustOther on Top Ten Tuesday: My Ten Favorite Films of the 53rd Telluride Film Festival
The Contending

© 2025 The Contending

Find All the Things

  • Main
  • Film
  • Oscar Predictions
  • Television
  • Theater
  • Best Of the Rest
  • Subscribe
  • About

Dreaded Social Media

Welcome Back!

Login to your account below

Forgotten Password? Sign Up

Create New Account!

Fill the forms below to register

All fields are required. Log In

Retrieve your password

Please enter your username or email address to reset your password.

Log In
No Result
View All Result
  • Main
  • Film
  • Oscar Predictions
    • Best Picture
    • Best Director
    • Best Actor
    • Best Actress
    • Best Supporting Actor
    • Best Supporting Actress
    • Best Original Screenplay
    • Best Adapted Screenplay
    • Best Casting
  • Television
  • Theater
  • Best Of the Rest
  • Subscribe
  • About

© 2025 The Contending

  • More Networks
Share via
Facebook
X (Twitter)
LinkedIn
Mix
Email
Print
Copy Link
Copy link
CopyCopied