Based on a True Story Podcast
1) Captain Phillips with Brian Beckcom
BASED ON A TRUE STORY (BOATS EP. 380) â Today we dive into the 2013 film Captain Phillips directed by Paul Greengrass and starring Tom Hanksâand discover how much of Hollywood's version actually match...Show More
2) Beyond Pearl Harbor in the Movies with Joshua Donohue
BASED ON A TRUE STORY (BOATS EP. 379) â Most movies focus on the surprise attack at Pearl Harbor, but the true story of December 7th, 1941, involves a coordinated global offensive across the Pacific. ...Show More
3) Nuremberg with Jack El-Hai
BASED ON A TRUE STORY (BOATS EP. 378) â Discover the historical accuracy behind the 2025 film "Nuremberg" which is adapted from Jack El-Hai's book "The Nazi and the Psychiatrist." Get Jack's Book: Th...Show More
4) Feud: Bette and Joan with Scott Eyman
BASED ON A TRUE STORY (BOATS EP. 377) â The first season of FXâs âFeudâ chronicles the turbulent making of the 1962 thriller âWhatever Happened to Baby Jane?â Over eight episodes set against Hollywood...Show More
5) Project Blue Book
Project Blue Book was a U.S. Air Force program (1952â1969) to scientifically investigate UFO reports.
6) Donald Rumsfeld in the Movies with William Cooper
BASED ON A TRUE STORY (BOATS EP. 375) â Donald Rumsfeld served as the U.S. Secretary of Defense twice in his career, including during the 9/11 attacks. Today, we'll learn how the movies "Vice", "W." b...Show More
7) Donald Rumsfeld in the Movies with William Cooper
BASED ON A TRUE STORY (BOATS EP. 375) â Donald Rumsfeld served as the U.S. Secretary of Defense twice in his career, including during the 9/11 attacks. Today, we'll learn how the movies "Vice", "W." b...Show More
8) Young Guns II with Josh from The Wild West Extravaganza
BASED ON A TRUE STORY (BOATS EP. 374) â Today we'll rejoin Billy the Kid's outlaw gang as they continue their attempts to escape the law following the events in Young Guns (BOATS EP. 146). Was Brushy ...Show More
9) Young Guns II with Josh from The Wild West Extravaganza
BASED ON A TRUE STORY (BOATS EP. 374) â Today we'll rejoin Billy the Kid's outlaw gang as they continue their attempts to escape the law following the events in Young Guns (BOATS EP. 146). Was Brushy ...Show More
10) Amelia with Chris Williamson
BASED ON A TRUE STORY (BOATS EP. 373) â Learn about legendary aviator Amelia Earhart as she was portrayed onscreen by Hilary Swank in the 2009 biopic. To uncover the true story, today we'll talk with ...Show More