203: The Conqueror with Ryan Uytdewilligen
Today we’ll be talking about the 1956 movie The Conqueror with author Ryan Uytdewilligen. Killing John Wayne: The Making of the Conqueror Find Ryan’s other books Did you enjoy this episode? Help support the next one! Buy me a coffee Disclaimer: Dan LeFebvre and/or Based on a True Story may earn commissions from qualifying purchases […]
202: ‘Doc’ Durant in Hell on Wheels with Sheila Myers
We’re joined by author Sheila Myers to learn about the real character of Thomas ‘Doc’ Durant in AMC’s Hell on Wheels. Imaginary Brightness: a Durant Family Saga – A Novel The Truth of Who You Are Find Sheila’s other books Did you enjoy this episode? Help support the next one! Buy me a coffee Disclaimer: […]
201: Tesla with Richard Munson
Author Richard Munson joins the podcast to discuss the historical accuracy of the 2020 movie Tesla. Tesla: Inventor of the Modern Find Richard’s other books Did you enjoy this episode? Help support the next one! Buy me a coffee Disclaimer: Dan LeFebvre and/or Based on a True Story may earn commissions from qualifying purchases through […]
198: They Died with Their Boots On with Gregory J.W. Urwin
Today we’ll be learning about George Armstrong Custer as he was depicted in the classic 1941 film They Died with Their Boots On. To help us separate fact from fiction in the movie, we’ll be chatting with Professor Gregory J. W. Urwin from Temple University. Gregory is a military historian and author of Custer Victorious: The […]
197: Frances with Jack El-Hai
The 1982 movie Frances tells the story of Hollywood actress Frances Farmer and how her struggles with mental health issues affected her career. We’ll be joined by writer and author Jack El-Hai to learn about the film’s historical accuracy. The Lobotomist The Nazi and the Psychiatrist See all of Jack’s work Disclaimer: Dan LeFebvre and/or Based […]
195: Bonnie and Clyde with John Neal Phillips
Historian and author John Neal Phillips joins the show to chat about the historical accuracy of the 1967 movie Bonnie and Clyde. Running with Bonnie and Clyde My Life with Bonnie and Clyde Disclaimer: Dan LeFebvre and/or Based on a True Story may earn commissions from qualifying purchases through our links on this page. Did you […]
193: At Eternity’s Gate with Steven Naifeh
Steven Naifeh is a Pulitzer Prize-winning author who has a new book out called Van Gogh and the Artists He Loved. He’ll be joining us today to learn about the 2018 movie At Eternity’s Gate. Get Van Gogh and the Artists He Loved Get Van Gogh: The Life Disclaimer: Dan LeFebvre and/or Based on a True Story […]
188: Lafayette with Mike Duncan
The Marquis de Lafayette is a historical figure who has been largely left out of the cultural spotlight. So, instead of looking at a single movie, we’ll instead look at a few different depictions of Lafayette with podcaster, historian and author Mike Duncan. Get Mike’s book Disclaimer: Dan LeFebvre and/or Based on a True Story […]
187: Harriet with Dr. Kate Clifford Larson
Today we’ll hear from Dr. Larson, the historical consultant on the 2019 movie Harriet about the life of Harriet Tubman. Get Dr. Larson’s book Disclaimer: Dan LeFebvre and/or Based on a True Story may earn commissions from qualifying purchases through our links on this page. Did you enjoy this episode? Help support the next one! […]
186: 1492: Conquest of Paradise with Patrick Wyman
Patrick Wyman is a historian, host of the Tides of History podcast and author of The Verge. He joins us today to dive into the historical accuracy of Ridley Scott’s 1992 movie 1492. Get Patrick’s book Listen to Patrick’s podcast Disclaimer: Dan LeFebvre and/or Based on a True Story may earn commissions from qualifying purchases through […]
185: J. Edgar with Paul Letersky
The 2011 biopic from Clint Eastwood offers a look into the life of J. Edgar Hoover. Today we’ll be talking to author and former FBI agent Paul Letersky, who was Hoover’s assistant in the FBI. Get Paul’s book Disclaimer: Dan LeFebvre and/or Based on a True Story may earn commissions from qualifying purchases through our […]