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Based on a True Story

We"ve all seen movies that claim to be "based on a true story", but have you ever wondered how accurate they are? That"s what we"ll find out as we compare Hollywood with history.

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29:48

This Week: Zulu, Steve Jobs, U-571

Based on a True Story ·

2024/01/22

In this episode, we'll learn about historical events between January 22nd and January 28th as they're shown in the movies. We'll also learn about birthdays from historical figures who have been portrayed in the movies as well as recommendations for a movie that first premiered this week in history. Events from This Week in History Zulu Steve Jobs | BOATS #23 U-571 The Challenger Birthdays from This Week in History Once Upon a Time... in Hollywood MacArthur Pollock Movies Released This

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00:23:48

This Week: Zulu, Steve Jobs, U-571

Based on a True Story ·

2024/01/22

In this episode, we'll learn about historical events between January 22nd and January 28th as they're shown in the movies. We'll also learn about birthdays from historical figures who have been portrayed in the movies as well as recommendations for a movie that first premiered this week in history.Events from This Week in History Zulu Steve Jobs | BOATS #23 U-571 The Challenger Birthdays from This Week in History Once Upon a Time... in Hollywood MacArthur Pollock Movies Released This Week

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01:23:02

Darkest Hour with Furman Daniel

Based on a True Story ·

2024/01/17

Last year, we covered the early life of Winston Churchill with biographer Furman Daniel. Today, we'll bring chat with Furman again to learn more about Churchill during World War II as he was depicted in the 2017 movie Darkest Hour. Learn more about the true storyFurman's book on Churchill isn't available yet, so until it is here are some of his other books. Patton: Battling with History: https://links.boatspodcast.com/299book 21st Century Patton: Strategic Insights for the Modern Era:

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89:02

Darkest Hour with Furman Daniel

Based on a True Story ·

2024/01/17

Last year, we covered the early life of Winston Churchill with biographer Furman Daniel. Today, we'll bring chat with Furman again to learn more about Churchill during World War II as he was depicted in the 2017 movie Darkest Hour. Learn more about the true story Furman's book on Churchill isn't available yet, so until it is here are some of his other books. Patton: Battling with History: https://links.boatspodcast.com/299book 21st Century Patton: Strategic Insights for the Modern Era:

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28:34

This Week: Sully, El Chapo, The French Revolution

Based on a True Story ·

2024/01/15

In this episode, we'll learn about historical events between January 15th and January 21st as they're shown in the movies. We'll also learn about birthdays from historical figures who have been portrayed in the movies as well as recommendations for a movie that first premiered this week in history. Events from This Week in History Sully El Chapo The French Revolution Birthdays from This Week in History John Adams The Story of Alexander Graham Bell Apollo 13 | BOATS #15 or First Man | BOATS

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00:22:34

This Week: Sully, El Chapo, The French Revolution

Based on a True Story ·

2024/01/15

In this episode, we'll learn about historical events between January 15th and January 21st as they're shown in the movies. We'll also learn about birthdays from historical figures who have been portrayed in the movies as well as recommendations for a movie that first premiered this week in history.Events from This Week in History Sully El Chapo The French Revolution Birthdays from This Week in History John Adams The Story of Alexander Graham Bell Apollo 13 | BOATS #15 or First Man | BOATS

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00:17:19

This Week: Milk, Roman Empire, Walk the Line

Based on a True Story ·

2024/01/08

In this episode, we'll learn about historical events between January 8th and January 14th as they're shown in the movies. We'll also learn about birthdays from historical figures who have been portrayed in the movies as well as recommendations for a movie that first premiered this week in history.Events from This Week in History Milk Roman Empire Walk the Line Birthdays from This Week in History Frost/Nixon | BOATS #4 or All the President's Men | BOATS #122 The Assassination of Jesse

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23:19

This Week: Milk, Roman Empire, Walk the Line

Based on a True Story ·

2024/01/08

In this episode, we'll learn about historical events between January 8th and January 14th as they're shown in the movies. We'll also learn about birthdays from historical figures who have been portrayed in the movies as well as recommendations for a movie that first premiered this week in history. Events from This Week in History Milk Roman Empire Walk the Line Birthdays from This Week in History Frost/Nixon | BOATS #4 or All the President's Men | BOATS #122 The Assassination of Jesse

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64:19

Chariots of Fire with Keep the Flame Alive

Based on a True Story ·

2024/01/03

This summer, the Summer Olympics return to Paris, France for the first time since the 1924 games that were shown in the classic movie Chariots of Fire. So in our first episode of 2024, we'll look forward to warmer days as Jill and Alison from my favorite Olympics/Paralympics podcast join us to dig into the true story behind Chariots of Fire. Learn more about the Olympics/Paralympics Follow Keep the Flame Alive: https://links.boatspodcast.com/296guest Did you enjoy this episode? Find everything

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00:58:19

Chariots of Fire with Keep the Flame Alive

Based on a True Story ·

2024/01/03

This summer, the Summer Olympics return to Paris, France for the first time since the 1924 games that were shown in the classic movie Chariots of Fire. So in our first episode of 2024, we'll look forward to warmer days as Jill and Alison from my favorite Olympics/Paralympics podcast join us to dig into the true story behind Chariots of Fire.Learn more about the Olympics/ParalympicsFollow Keep the Flame Alive: https://links.boatspodcast.com/296guest Did you enjoy this episode? Find

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30:15

This Week: Emancipation, Bonnie and Clyde, I, Tonya

Based on a True Story ·

2024/01/01

Happy 2024! In this episode, we'll learn about historical events from the first week of the year as they were shown in the movies. We'll also learn about birthdays from historical figures who have been portrayed in the movies as well as recommendations for a movie that first premiered this week in history. Events from This Week in History Emancipation Bonnie and Clyde | BOATS #195 I, Tonya Birthdays from This Week in History Sons of Liberty J. Edgar | BOATS #185 Pocahontas | BOATS

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00:24:15

This Week: Emancipation, Bonnie and Clyde, I, Tonya

Based on a True Story ·

2024/01/01

Happy 2024!In this episode, we'll learn about historical events from the first week of the year as they were shown in the movies. We'll also learn about birthdays from historical figures who have been portrayed in the movies as well as recommendations for a movie that first premiered this week in history.Events from This Week in History Emancipation Bonnie and Clyde | BOATS #195 I, Tonya Birthdays from This Week in History Sons of Liberty J. Edgar | BOATS #185 Pocahontas | BOATS

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00:29:27

This Week: Joyeux Noel, Bury My Heart at Wounded...

Based on a True Story ·

2023/12/25

In this episode, we'll learn about historical events from this week in history that were shown in the movies. We'll also learn about birthdays from historical figures who have been portrayed in the movies as well as recommendations for movies that first premiered this week in history.Events from This Week in History Joyeux Noel | BOATS #31 Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee Evel Knievel Birthdays from This Week in History Black Sails The Danish Girl | BOATS #14 The Man Who Would Be

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35:27

This Week: Joyeux Noel, Bury My Heart at Wounded...

Based on a True Story ·

2023/12/25

In this episode, we'll learn about historical events from this week in history that were shown in the movies. We'll also learn about birthdays from historical figures who have been portrayed in the movies as well as recommendations for movies that first premiered this week in history. Events from This Week in History Joyeux Noel | BOATS #31 Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee Evel Knievel Birthdays from This Week in History Black Sails The Danish Girl | BOATS #14 The Man Who Would Be

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00:43:24

Classic: The History of Christmas with Heather LeFebvre

Based on a True Story ·

2023/12/19

Why is Christmas on December 25th? Why is a tree part of the tradition? Where did the idea of giving gifts come from?On today's episode we'll go back to an interview with Heather LeFebvre from 2019 to learn more about the history of Christmas.Learn more about the true story Get Heather's book: https://links.boatspodcast.com/293book See more of Heather's work: https://links.boatspodcast.com/293guest Did you enjoy this episode? Find everything at: https://links.boatspodcast.com/293 Join

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49:24

Classic: The History of Christmas with Heather LeFebvre

Based on a True Story ·

2023/12/19

Why is Christmas on December 25th? Why is a tree part of the tradition? Where did the idea of giving gifts come from? On today's episode we'll go back to an interview with Heather LeFebvre from 2019 to learn more about the history of Christmas. Learn more about the true story Get Heather's book: https://links.boatspodcast.com/293book See more of Heather's work: https://links.boatspodcast.com/293guest Did you enjoy this episode? Find everything at: https://links.boatspodcast.com/293 Join

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00:25:09

This Week: The Man Who Invented Christmas, Band of...

Based on a True Story ·

2023/12/18

In this episode, we'll learn about historical events from this week in history that were shown in the movies. We'll also learn about birthdays from historical figures who have been portrayed in the movies as well as recommendations for movies that first premiered this week in history.Events from This Week in History The Man Who Invented Christmas | BOATS #220 Band of Brothers | BOATS series At Eternity's Gate | BOATS #193 Birthdays from This Week in History 37 Days Lincoln | BOATS

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31:09

This Week: The Man Who Invented Christmas, Band of...

Based on a True Story ·

2023/12/18

In this episode, we'll learn about historical events from this week in history that were shown in the movies. We'll also learn about birthdays from historical figures who have been portrayed in the movies as well as recommendations for movies that first premiered this week in history. Events from This Week in History The Man Who Invented Christmas | BOATS #220 Band of Brothers | BOATS series At Eternity's Gate | BOATS #193 Birthdays from This Week in History 37 Days Lincoln | BOATS

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00:33:45

This Week: W.E., Young Winston, The Right Stuff

Based on a True Story ·

2023/12/11

In this episode, we'll learn about historical events from this week in history that were shown in the movies. We'll also learn about birthdays from historical figures who have been portrayed in the movies as well as recommendations for movies that first premiered this week in history.Events from This Week in History W.E. | BOATS #209 Young Winston | BOATS #259 The Right Stuff | BOATS #75 Birthdays from This Week in History Edvard Munch Lincoln | BOATS #170 The Man Who Saw

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39:45

This Week: W.E., Young Winston, The Right Stuff

Based on a True Story ·

2023/12/11

In this episode, we'll learn about historical events from this week in history that were shown in the movies. We'll also learn about birthdays from historical figures who have been portrayed in the movies as well as recommendations for movies that first premiered this week in history. Events from This Week in History W.E. | BOATS #209 Young Winston | BOATS #259 The Right Stuff | BOATS #75 Birthdays from This Week in History Edvard Munch Lincoln | BOATS #170 The Man Who Saw

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