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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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53:13

The Man Who Invented Christmas

Based on a True Story ·

2018/12/17

It's time to get in the Christmas spirit! The subject of our episode today is the 2017 movie about Charles Dickens and his writing of A Christmas Carol. Did Charles invent Christmas? Let's find out. Did you enjoy this episode? Leave a comment: https://galas.fm/episode/a85e1971-a6f6-4da5-9c7a-cb8adb8e8a4b Find the transcript and full show notes: https://links.boatspodcast.com/120 Support our sponsors: https://links.boatspodcast.com/advertisers Remove the ads by supporting the

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46:36

Finding Neverland

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2018/12/03

The 2004 film Finding Neverland stars Johnny Depp as J.M. Barrie, the author of Peter Pan. How much of the movie was true and how much was changed? Let's find out. Did you enjoy this episode? Leave a comment: https://galas.fm/episode/5eecdf60-1a7a-4ad2-951f-9771c5a2661f Find the transcript and full show notes: https://links.boatspodcast.com/119 Support our sponsors: https://links.boatspodcast.com/advertisers Remove the ads by supporting the

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25:33

Hidalgo

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2018/11/19

In his first movie after Lord of the Rings, Viggo Mortensen portrays Frank T. Hopkins as he rides on his horse, Hidalgo, in The Ocean of Fire long-distance race. How much of the movie really happened? Let's find out. Did you enjoy this episode? Leave a comment: https://galas.fm/episode/31c2c030-3d98-4b49-9242-a99a619353e4 Find the transcript and full show notes: https://links.boatspodcast.com/118 Support our sponsors: https://links.boatspodcast.com/advertisers Remove the ads by supporting

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32:21

Rob Roy with Moxie LaBouche

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2018/11/05

Called the Scottish Robin Hood, Rob Roy's story has been the subject of books and movies. Today, one of the most popular renditions of that is the 1995 film starring Liam Neeson. I'm joined by Moxie LaBouche on this episode to learn more about the real Rob Roy. Listen to Moxie's show, Your Brain on Facts, at https://links.boatspodcast.com/117guest Did you enjoy this episode? Leave a comment: https://galas.fm/episode/52a4d743-723f-4567-b088-60553db2a808 Find the transcript and full show

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43:36

Professor Marston and the Wonder Women

Based on a True Story ·

2018/10/22

After inventing the lie detector test, William Moulton Marston came up with the character of Wonder Woman. His inspiration was his wife Elizabeth, and his significant other, Olive. Learn more about their story as we compare history with the movie Professor Marston and the Wonder Women. Did you enjoy this episode? Leave a comment: https://galas.fm/episode/4829f600-313e-4483-8bcd-7380b83f48cc Find the transcript and full show notes: https://links.boatspodcast.com/116 Support our sponsors:

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70:34

Che!

Based on a True Story ·

2018/10/08

Today marks the 51st anniversary of revolutionary Che Guevara's capture that led to his death. How much do you know of his story? Let's find out as we compare 1969's Che! with history. Did you enjoy this episode? Leave a comment: https://galas.fm/episode/32a1746b-fed0-414a-983a-73037bd7e64f Find the transcript and full show notes: https://links.boatspodcast.com/115 Support our sponsors: https://links.boatspodcast.com/advertisers Remove the ads by supporting the

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40:19

Empire of the Sun

Based on a True Story ·

2018/09/24

Author J.G. Ballard wrote the novel Empire of the Sun based on his own childhood. That's the first level of creative difference between truth and fiction. By the time it was adapted for the big screen, there were bound to be some things that were changed. So, what really happened? Let's find out. Did you enjoy this episode? Leave a comment: https://galas.fm/episode/f0a6736f-3fcc-49a5-9f53-53b39ea8c766 Find the transcript and full show notes: https://links.boatspodcast.com/114 Support our

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66:45

United 93

Based on a True Story ·

2018/09/10

The world changed on Tuesday, September 11th, 2001. Today, we'll honor the memory of those who lost their lives that day as we look at the historical accuracy of the movie United 93. Did you enjoy this episode? Leave a comment: https://galas.fm/episode/fbc33fab-6f2c-449a-b4cf-2febbc2fc367 Find the transcript and full show notes: https://links.boatspodcast.com/113 Support our sponsors: https://links.boatspodcast.com/advertisers Remove the ads by supporting the

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44:03

Elizabeth: The Golden Age

Based on a True Story ·

2018/08/27

On episode 106, we learned about the movie Elizabeth. That's the first of two movies in a series, so we're heading back to the time of Queen Elizabeth I as we complete the second part in Elizabeth: The Golden Age. Did you enjoy this episode? Leave a comment: https://galas.fm/episode/3d8ff924-96f5-4e97-82ad-9436dddd1271 Find the transcript and full show notes: https://links.boatspodcast.com/112 Support our sponsors: https://links.boatspodcast.com/advertisers Remove the ads by supporting the

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40:41

Rabbit-Proof Fence

Based on a True Story ·

2018/08/13

When three girls are taken from their homes, they risk their lives to find the rabbit-proof fence in Australia and walk home over a thousand miles away. Did you enjoy this episode? Leave a comment: https://galas.fm/episode/2fc15c90-2f15-4c06-87c4-1ed44de755d8 Find the transcript and full show notes: https://links.boatspodcast.com/111 Support our sponsors: https://links.boatspodcast.com/advertisers Remove the ads by supporting the show: https://links.boatspodcast.com/support Leave a

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69:55

Communion with Rob Kristoffersen

Based on a True Story ·

2018/07/30

Dive into the world of the supernatural as I'm joined by UFO expert Rob Kristoffersen to chat about Whitley Strieber's experience that we saw in the movie Communion. Check out Rob's show at https://links.boatspodcast.com/110guest Did you enjoy this episode? Leave a comment: https://galas.fm/episode/ba39dadf-7250-40cd-93a4-bdaa3fe55331 Find the transcript and full show notes: https://links.boatspodcast.com/110 Support our sponsors: https://links.boatspodcast.com/advertisers Remove the ads by

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35:19

Goodbye Christopher Robin

Based on a True Story ·

2018/07/16

How much do you know about the story behind Winnie the Pooh? Let's dive into the beloved children's stories as we compare history with the movie Goodbye Christopher Robin. Did you enjoy this episode? Leave a comment: https://galas.fm/episode/cd00baba-232c-4bfb-b244-8d78333cacd9 Find the transcript and full show notes: https://links.boatspodcast.com/109 Support our sponsors: https://links.boatspodcast.com/advertisers Remove the ads by supporting the

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56:28

The Ghost and the Darkness

Based on a True Story ·

2018/07/02

The Ghost and the Darkness tells the story of the man-eaters of Tsavo as they terrified railway workers in 1898. Did it really happen? Let's find out. Did you enjoy this episode? Leave a comment: https://galas.fm/episode/b846d769-1ea7-41d0-8896-35adfc344955 Find the transcript and full show notes: https://links.boatspodcast.com/108 Support our sponsors: https://links.boatspodcast.com/advertisers Remove the ads by supporting the show: https://links.boatspodcast.com/support Leave a

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32:46

Sergeant York

Based on a True Story ·

2018/06/18

Learn more about World War I Medal of Honor recipient who was the subject of the 1941 Gary Cooper film simply called Sergeant York. Did you enjoy this episode? Leave a comment: https://galas.fm/episode/3c515fc4-f2bb-4422-9aa9-58aa648ef5b6 Find the transcript and full show notes: https://links.boatspodcast.com/107 Support our sponsors: https://links.boatspodcast.com/advertisers Remove the ads by supporting the show: https://links.boatspodcast.com/support Leave a voicemail:

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45:41

Elizabeth

Based on a True Story ·

2018/06/04

Producer Melissa requested we cover the movie Elizabeth, so pack your bags and travel back in time to the days just after King Henry VIII as we compare the movie with history. Did you enjoy this episode? Leave a comment: https://galas.fm/episode/cb9cd330-75a7-453e-940e-9a61086d7ca0 Find the transcript and full show notes: https://links.boatspodcast.com/106 Support our sponsors: https://links.boatspodcast.com/advertisers Remove the ads by supporting the

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48:39

Black Hawk Down

Based on a True Story ·

2018/05/21

When Hollywood covers the Battle of Mogadishu, how much of what we see is accurate? That's what Based on a True Story Producer Brian wanted to know when he requested this week's episode. Did you enjoy this episode? Leave a comment: https://galas.fm/episode/0323c016-4215-464e-9a9b-3d2a197fcf6e Find the transcript and full show notes: https://links.boatspodcast.com/105 Support our sponsors: https://links.boatspodcast.com/advertisers Remove the ads by supporting the

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37:11

Housekeeping

Based on a True Story ·

2018/05/21

The term "housekeeping" in a podcast refers to the parts at the beginning or end of a show where the host makes announcements and updates. With the podcast coming back, I'll outline some of the changes as we peel back the layers of the podcast to give you an inside look behind the mic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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16:49

Lowell LeFebvre

Based on a True Story ·

2018/04/23

One month ago today, my father passed away unexpectedly. As this podcast is something I do in my spare time, there are more important things going to eat up that time. For now, it's time to take a step back from the podcast. Based on a True Story will be back at some point. I don't know when. If you stay subscribed, you'll be the first to get new episodes when they're available. Learn more at https://links.boatspodcast.com/103 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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27:44

Jackie

Based on a True Story ·

2018/04/16

When President John F. Kennedy was assassinated, a family was left without a father. A wife without her husband. That's the scenario behind the 2016 Jackie, and the subject of this week's episode. Did you enjoy this episode? Leave a comment: https://galas.fm/episode/608d8c9c-04b8-4b88-b47a-70cafd62f4d0 Find the transcript and full show notes: https://links.boatspodcast.com/102 Support our sponsors: https://links.boatspodcast.com/advertisers Remove the ads by supporting the

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34:28

The Last of the Mohicans

Based on a True Story ·

2018/04/09

For generations, James Fenimore Cooper's classic American novel has been recreated in various forms for the big and small screen. As a novel, it's not entirely factual and yet it's a film many consider to be true by its mere popularity. This week we'll learn about the most recent and most popular rendition, the 1992 version of The Last of the Mohicans. Did you enjoy this episode? Leave a comment: https://galas.fm/episode/5d242462-ee1a-4a6c-a1ec-3bcd31c363ce Find the transcript and full show

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