Based on a True Story

• Nuremberg with Jack El-Hai

  BASED ON A TRUE STORY (BOATS EP. 378) — 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: The Nazi and the PsychiatristLearn about the real Dr. Douglas Kelley (Rami Malek) and his complex relationship with Hermann Göring (Russell Crowe) during the historic Nuremberg trials. What did the filmmakers get right and what did they change from the true story? Tune in to find out!Also MentionedJack El-Hai Official WebsiteNuremberg (2025 Film)22 Cells in Nuremberg by Douglas KelleyHowie Trieste's Book on Nuremberg ExperiencesStars and Stripes Military NewspaperChapters0:00 Intro2:35 Movie Overview - Nuremberg and Main Characters5:45 Historical Grade and Book Comparison9:10 Goering's Capture by Allied Forces14:20 Douglas Kelley's Role as Psychiatrist18:55 Goering and Rudolf Hess Relationship23:45 Goering's Narcissism and Motivations29:00 Concentration Camp Films and Kelley's Turning Point33:15 Reporter Character and Kelley's Departure37:00 Howie Trieste's Story as German-Jewish Translator41:45 Kelley Handing Over Research to Prosecutors45:15 Goering's Cyanide Pill and Suicide48:00 Final Lessons and Democracy Warnings50:30 Behind-the-Scenes Film Production Story52:15 Two Truths and a Lie Answer RevealSupport My WorkSupport my sponsorsBecome a BOATS Producer (name in credits + ad-free episodes)Join the BOATS DiscordGet the BOATS email newsletterEmail me: [email protected] Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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• Feud: Bette and Joan with Scott Eyman

  BASED ON A TRUE STORY (BOATS EP. 377) — The first season of FX’s “Feud” chronicles the turbulent making of the 1962 thriller “Whatever Happened to Baby Jane?” Over eight episodes set against Hollywood's fading Golden Age, “Feud” focuses on a simmering resentment between aging stars Bette Davis and Joan Crawford, on-set clashes over performances and camera work, and the film’s premiere.Get Scott's bookWhere to watch Feud To help us separate fact from fiction in the series today is Scott Eyman, whose new biography Joan Crawford: A Woman’s Face reveals Crawford’s journey from orphan to screen legend using thorough research from personal papers, studio records, and the Robert Aldrich archives at UCLA.Chapters00:00:00 Introduction00:00:39 TV series synopsis00:03:16 Two truths and a lie00:04:07 Interview01:19:11 Two truths and a lie answerAlso mentioned in this episodeJoan Crawford: A Woman's Face by Scott EymanSupport my workSupport my sponsorsBecome a BOATS Producer (name in credits + ad-free episodes)Join the BOATS DiscordGet the BOATS email newsletterEmail me: [email protected] my video podcasting classNote: If your podcast app doesn't support clickable links, copy/paste this in your browser to find all the links: https://links.boatspodcast.com/377See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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• Project Blue Book

  BASED ON A TRUE STORY (BOATS EP. 376) — This special three-in-one episode is a thorough exploration of the true story behind the U.S. government's top secret program investigating UFOs called Project Blue Book. In 2019, the History Channel released a dramatized version of Project Blue Book's reports starring Aidan Gillen as Dr. J. Allen Hynek.Ufologist Rob Kristoffersen will help us uncover the true story behind each episode of the twenty episodes in the TV series. Then, the third part of our episode today is to talk to David O'Leary (Creator of Project Blue Book) and Sean Jablonski (Showrunner of Project Blue Book) to go behind what it took to make a series about UFOs that is based on true events.Where to watch Project Blue BookListen to Rob's awesome podcast, Our Strange SkiesRead the U.S. Air Force fact sheet on Project Blue BookAnswer this question from the episode: What do you think people are seeing when they report UFOs? Share your opinion in the BOATS DiscordChapters00:00:00 Introduction00:00:24 Synopsis00:03:47 Rob Kristoffersen on Project Blue Book season one01:25:48 Rob Kristoffersen on Project Blue Book season two02:41:26 David O'Leary and Sean Jablonski on creating Project Blue BookSupport my workBecome a BOATS Producer (name in credits + ad-free episodes)Great deals from my sponsorsJoin the BOATS DiscordGet the BOATS email newsletterEmail me: [email protected] my video podcasting classNote: If your podcast app doesn't support clickable links, copy/paste this in your browser to find all the links: https://links.boatspodcast.com/376See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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• Donald Rumsfeld in the Movies with William Cooper

  BASED ON A TRUE STORY (BOATS EP. 375) — 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." bring a fictional portrayal of Rumsfeld. We'll also look into the accuracy of the documentary "The Unknown Known" which interviews Rumsfeld himself.⁠Get William's book⁠Separating fact from fiction for us today is William Cooper, whose new historical fiction novel "The Trial of Donald H. Rumsfeld" is available now.⁠Where to watch Vice⁠⁠Where to watch W.⁠⁠Where to watch The Unknown Known⁠Answer this question from the episode: What impact do you think Rumsfeld has had in U.S. politics today?⁠Share your opinion in the BOATS Discord⁠Chapters00:00:00 Introduction00:00:15 Movie synopsis00:02:13 Two truths and a lie00:03:27 Interview01:09:02 Two truths and a lie answerAlso mentioned in this episode⁠Follow William on Bluesky⁠⁠(BOATS EP. 196) — Moneyball with William Cooper⁠⁠(BOATS EP. 335) — Vice with William Cooper⁠⁠Search Rumsfeld's archive at Rumsfeld.com⁠⁠William's Non-Fiction Book: "How America Works . . . and Why It Doesn’t"⁠Support my work⁠Become a BOATS Producer (name in credits + ad-free episodes)⁠⁠Great deals from my sponsors⁠⁠Join the BOATS Discord⁠⁠Get the BOATS email newsletter⁠⁠Email me: [email protected]⁠⁠Get my video podcasting class⁠Note: If your podcast app doesn't support clickable links, copy/paste this in your browser to find all the links: ⁠https://links.boatspodcast.com/375See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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• Donald Rumsfeld in the Movies with William Cooper

  BASED ON A TRUE STORY (BOATS EP. 375) — 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." bring a fictional portrayal of Rumsfeld. We'll also look into the accuracy of the documentary "The Unknown Known" which interviews Rumsfeld himself. Get William's book Separating fact from fiction for us today is William Cooper, whose new historical fiction novel "The Trial of Donald H. Rumsfeld" is available now. Where to watch Vice Where to watch W. Where to watch The Unknown Known Answer this question from the episode: What impact do you think Rumsfeld has had in U.S. politics today? Share your opinion in the BOATS Discord Chapters 00:00:00 Introduction 00:00:15 Movie synopsis 00:02:13 Two truths and a lie 00:03:27 Interview 01:09:02 Two truths and a lie answer Also mentioned in this episode Follow William on Bluesky (BOATS EP. 196) — Moneyball with William Cooper (BOATS EP. 335) — Vice with William Cooper Search Rumsfeld's archive at Rumsfeld.com William's Non-Fiction Book: "How America Works . . . and Why It Doesn’t" Support my work Become a BOATS Producer (name in credits + ad-free episodes) Great deals from my sponsors Join the BOATS Discord Get the BOATS email newsletter Email me: [email protected] Get my video podcasting class Note: If your podcast app doesn't support clickable links, copy/paste this in your browser to find all the links: https://links.boatspodcast.com/375 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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