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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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02:08:41

Napoleon with Alexander Mikaberidze

Based on a True Story ·

2023/12/06

Alexander Mikaberidze is a historian and professor at Louisiana State University who specializes in Napoleonic studies. Today he'll join the podcast to dig deep into the historical accuracy of 2023's Napoleon.Learn more about the true story The Napoleonic Wars: A Global History: https://links.boatspodcast.com/290book Kutuzov: A Life in War and Peace: https://links.boatspodcast.com/290kutuzov Also mentioned in this episode:The Burning of Moscow: Napoleon's Trail by Fire, 1812:

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134:41

Napoleon with Alexander Mikaberidze

Based on a True Story ·

2023/12/06

Alexander Mikaberidze is a historian and professor at Louisiana State University who specializes in Napoleonic studies. Today he'll join the podcast to dig deep into the historical accuracy of 2023's Napoleon. Learn more about the true story The Napoleonic Wars: A Global History: https://links.boatspodcast.com/290book Kutuzov: A Life in War and Peace: https://links.boatspodcast.com/290kutuzov Also mentioned in this episode: The Burning of Moscow: Napoleon's Trail by Fire, 1812:

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48:32

This Week: Tora! Tora! Tora!, Pearl Harbor, Wake Island

Based on a True Story ·

2023/12/04

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 Tora! Tora! Tora! | BOATS #82 Pearl Harbor | BOATS #212 Wake Island | BOATS #171 Radioactive | BOATS #234 Birthdays from This Week in History Crazy Horse They Died

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00:42:32

This Week: Tora! Tora! Tora!, Pearl Harbor, Wake Island

Based on a True Story ·

2023/12/04

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 Tora! Tora! Tora! | BOATS #82 Pearl Harbor | BOATS #212 Wake Island | BOATS #171 Radioactive | BOATS #234 Birthdays from This Week in History Crazy Horse They Died with

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00:33:12

This Week: Little Big Man, Public Enemies, Dahmer

Based on a True Story ·

2023/11/27

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 Little Big Man | BOATS #268 Public Enemies Dahmer - Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story | BOATS #217 Birthdays from This Week in History Dragon : The Bruce Lee Story | BOATS

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39:12

This Week: Little Big Man, Public Enemies, Dahmer

Based on a True Story ·

2023/11/27

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 Little Big Man | BOATS #268 Public Enemies Dahmer - Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story | BOATS #217 Birthdays from This Week in History Dragon : The Bruce Lee Story | BOATS

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45:15

This Week: JFK, LBJ, The Pianist

Based on a True Story ·

2023/11/20

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 JFK | BOATS #274 (Interview) and BOATS #126 (Narrative) LBJ | BOATS #127 The Pianist | BOATS #34 Birthdays from This Week in History The Kennedys De Gaulle 61* or

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00:39:15

This Week: JFK, LBJ, The Pianist

Based on a True Story ·

2023/11/20

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 JFK | BOATS #274 (Interview) and BOATS #126 (Narrative) LBJ | BOATS #127 The Pianist | BOATS #34 Birthdays from This Week in History The Kennedys De Gaulle 61* or

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01:47:44

The Mafia in Casino, Goodfellas, Donnie Brasco, and...

Based on a True Story ·

2023/11/15

Author Scott Hoffman takes us inside how well the movies like Casino, Goodfellas, Donnie Brasco, and the TV series The Sopranos portray the Outfit and the Mafia. To hear more Mafia stories, pick up Scott's book called Inside.Get Scott's book: https://links.boatspodcast.com/286bookJump to the movies we're talking about today00:00 - Introduction05:35 - Casino23:22 - Goodfellas51:29 - Donnie Brasco56:40 - The Sopranos01:45:34 - ConclusionDid you enjoy this episode? Find everything at:

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113:44

The Mafia in Casino, Goodfellas, Donnie Brasco, and...

Based on a True Story ·

2023/11/15

Author Scott Hoffman takes us inside how well the movies like Casino, Goodfellas, Donnie Brasco, and the TV series The Sopranos portray the Outfit and the Mafia. To hear more Mafia stories, pick up Scott's book called Inside. Get Scott's book: https://links.boatspodcast.com/286book Jump to the movies we're talking about today 00:00 - Introduction 05:35 - Casino 23:22 - Goodfellas 51:29 - Donnie Brasco 56:40 - The Sopranos 01:45:34 - Conclusion Did you enjoy this episode? Find everything at:

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31:00

This Week: Silkwood, Young Winston, Saving Lincoln

Based on a True Story ·

2023/11/13

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 a recommendation for a movie that first premiered this week in history. Events from This Week in History Silkwood Young Winston | BOATS #259 Saving Lincoln Birthdays from This Week in History The Impressionists Waterloo | BOATS #174 or BOATS #155 (Les Mis) Patton | BOATS

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00:25:00

This Week: Silkwood, Young Winston, Saving Lincoln

Based on a True Story ·

2023/11/13

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 a recommendation for a movie that first premiered this week in history.Events from This Week in History Silkwood Young Winston | BOATS #259 Saving Lincoln Birthdays from This Week in History The Impressionists Waterloo | BOATS #174 or BOATS #155 (Les Mis) Patton | BOATS

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00:23:28

This Week: Mayflower: The Pilgrims' Adventure, From...

Based on a True Story ·

2023/11/06

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 a recommendation for a movie that first premiered this week in history.Events from This Week in History Mayflower: The Pilgrims' Adventure From Hell | BOATS #93 | BOATS #93 Free Bonus Episode All Quiet on the Western Front | BOATS #218 Birthdays from This Week in

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29:28

This Week: Mayflower: The Pilgrims' Adventure, From...

Based on a True Story ·

2023/11/06

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 a recommendation for a movie that first premiered this week in history. Events from This Week in History Mayflower: The Pilgrims' Adventure From Hell | BOATS #93 | BOATS #93 Free Bonus Episode All Quiet on the Western Front | BOATS #218 Birthdays from This Week in History Stars

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01:05:42

Chaplin with Scott Eyman

Based on a True Story ·

2023/10/31

Classic film historian Scott Eyman's new book is out today! It's called Charlie Chaplin vs. America: When Art, Sex and Politics Collided, so today we'll be chatting with Scott about Charlie Chaplin's life as it was depicted in the 1992 biopic from Richard Attenborough.Learn more about the true story Get Scott's new book: https://links.boatspodcast.com/283book See more of Scott's work: https://links.boatspodcast.com/283guest Did you enjoy this episode? Find everything at:

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71:42

Chaplin with Scott Eyman

Based on a True Story ·

2023/10/31

Classic film historian Scott Eyman's new book is out today! It's called Charlie Chaplin vs. America: When Art, Sex and Politics Collided, so today we'll be chatting with Scott about Charlie Chaplin's life as it was depicted in the 1992 biopic from Richard Attenborough. Learn more about the true story Get Scott's new book: https://links.boatspodcast.com/283book See more of Scott's work: https://links.boatspodcast.com/283guest Did you enjoy this episode? Find everything at:

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39:20

This Week: Ali, Argo, Gunpowder

Based on a True Story ·

2023/10/30

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 a recommendation for a movie that first premiered this week in history. Events from This Week in History Ali | BOATS #11 Argo | BOATS #17 Gunpowder Birthdays from This Week in History John Adams The Founding of a Republic The Story of Will Rogers Movies Released This Week

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00:33:20

This Week: Ali, Argo, Gunpowder

Based on a True Story ·

2023/10/30

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 a recommendation for a movie that first premiered this week in history.Events from This Week in History Ali | BOATS #11 Argo | BOATS #17 Gunpowder Birthdays from This Week in History John Adams The Founding of a Republic The Story of Will Rogers Movies Released This Week in

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00:58:44

This Week: Jobs, The Pacific, Tombstone

Based on a True Story ·

2023/10/23

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 a recommendation for a movie that first premiered this week in history.Events from This Week in History Jobs The Pacific | BOATS Series on The Pacific The Fellowship of the Ring | BOATS Series on The Lord of the Rings Tombstone | BOATS #142 Birthdays from This Week in

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64:44

This Week: Jobs, The Pacific, Tombstone

Based on a True Story ·

2023/10/23

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 a recommendation for a movie that first premiered this week in history. Events from This Week in History Jobs The Pacific | BOATS Series on The Pacific The Fellowship of the Ring | BOATS Series on The Lord of the Rings Tombstone | BOATS #142 Birthdays from This Week in

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