By John Moose Williamson
True stories, told with notes and highly edited.
The final episode of my “Oregon” season. You’ll find out what happened when I went home and my final thoughts on the whole experience. Seriously, if you’ve never done it, rate the show, maybe even write a review on iTunes. And it...
The final episode of my “Oregon” season. You’ll find out what happened when I went home and my final thoughts on the whole experience. Seriously, if you’ve never done it, rate the show, maybe even write a review, on iTunes. And it...
Recorded LIVE at the Cave Cafe on the campus of Calvin College.
An interview with my dad, Bruce Williamson.
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...
An interview with my mother, Alice Williamson.
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...
My last days in Oregon. I am joined in the wilderness (and on the podcast) by my parents.
To celebrate the show's anniversary and episode 100, we'll be looking at a story that's special to me...that of King Arthur. We can't hope to cover everything about Arthur that's been written for thousands of years in a single episode,...
Surprise! Enjoy April Fools Day with this special bonus episode as we continue our look at The Lord of the Rings trilogy. Find books, articles and more resources for this episode over at https://www.basedonatruestorypodcast.com/99-the-two-towers/ Unlock bonus episodes here: http://www.basedonatruestorypodcast.com/support/
Mac vs PC. It's a flame war that's fueled by people on both sides who love to hate the other side. How did it all start? We'll find out as we dig into the true story behind Pirates of Silicon...
The 1967 film Bonnie and Clyde was one of the films that many consider to be the starting point for the taming of violence in mainstream Hollywood. How much of it was true? Let's find out. Find books, articles and...
Did the Nazis really steal all that artwork we saw George Clooney, Matt Damon and Bill Murray chase after in The Monuments Men? That's what we'll find out this week. Learn more about the true story and more at https://www.basedonatruestorypodcast.com/96-the-monuments-men/...
Today is the 55th anniversary of the surprise death of country music legend Patsy Cline. In honor of her life, let's learn more about it as we compare history with the 1985 biopic, Sweet Dreams. Learn more about the true...
Jack the Ripper was a serial killer before the term was coined. Be warned, today's episode contains some very disturbing content about the murders...check it out before listening with kids. Learn more about the true story and more at https://www.basedonatruestorypodcast.com/93-from-hell/...
This week we learned about Jack the Ripper's brutal murders. After you listen to the regular episode, this bonus episode will help us get a little better historical context. You'll get a peek into some of the research that goes...
2008's The Other Boleyn Girl gives us a peek into what it could've been like roaming the English court during King Henry VIII's reign. But how much of what we saw of the relationship between King Henry VIII, Anne and...
It was an event that was compared to the sinking of the Titanic, except when the Hindenburg crashed it was caught on film...ending the promising industry of commercial airship travel. This week we're comparing history with the 1975 Oscar-nominated film...
How much of Michael Keaton's 2016 masterpiece is true to the history of McDonald's rise to the top of the fast-food industry? Learn more about the true story and more at https://www.basedonatruestorypodcast.com/90-the-founder/ Unlock bonus episodes here: http://www.basedonatruestorypodcast.com/support/
It was an epic fight between two martial arts masters...Bruce Lee and Wong Jack Man. But how much of the film that was inspired by this true event is actually true? Learn more about the true story and more at...
Ever heard of the U.S. Cavalry's attempts at replacing horses with camels? Historian, author and podcaster Scott Rank joins me on this episode to learn more about this little-known event in U.S. history. Check out Scott's podcast here: http://historyunpluggedpodcast.com/ ...
Happy New Year! Pack your backs for our first adventure of the year. We're headed to the Amazon today as we compare history with The Lost City of Z. Learn more about the true story, read the transcript and...
Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas! With today being Christmas, I wanted to do something a little different and share a few classic holiday tales to help keep you company as you handle your holiday tasks, whether they're around the house...
Just in time for Christmas day, a new film being released tells the story of a young P.T. Barnum's rise to riches. But who was the real P.T. Barnum and how did he really begin the "greatest show on earth"?...
Jane Austen's relationship with Tom Lefroy was something we saw on screen during the 2007 film Becoming Jane. But was it real, or just a fictional story? Let's find out. Learn more about the true story, read the transcript...
December 7th is Pearl Harbor Day, and the perfect day to watch a movie in remembrance of that day. Which one should you watch? This week I'm joined by Corey Constable from the Omitted podcast to discuss the historical accuracy...
Today is the 922nd anniversary of Pope Urban II preaching the Crusades. That's why we're going back to the 12th century this week to learn the true story behind the movie Kingdom of Heaven. Get the transcript and full show...
Even today, Das Boot is seen as one of the defining films to showcase what World War II was like for German submariners. But was it true? That's what we'll aim to find out in this episode. Learn more...
In a couple of weeks, the movie Darkest Hour will dive into the life of Winston Churchill. With that in mind, let's do our own dive into the life of the politician and speaker this week so when you go...
Nicole Kidman stars as actress Grace Kelly in a film that tells the story of her transition from Hollywood royalty to actual royalty as the Princess of Monaco. How much of the film is true? That's what we'll find out...
Happy Halloween! To get in the spirit of the season, this week I'll be joined by Sam Fredrickson from the Not Alone podcast as we dive into what really happened surrounding The Mothman Prophecies. Get the show notes at ...
Loving was released in 2016 and depicts the story of Richard and Mildred Loving as they struggled against racial barriers. Their case, Loving v Virginia, would go all the way to the Supreme Court and be the catalyst to legalizing...
The moment you’ve been waiting for: I receive my earth name. And I start to feel pretty ready to head home. And DEFINITELY listen to the very end for a spine-tingling preview of episodes to come.
The 1983 film The Right Stuff is considered by many to be an epic masterpiece. Before the Apollo program, The Right Stuff tells the story of the first astronauts in the United States and the race to get into space....
We're diving into the classics this week as we compare history with Mata Hari. Released in 1931, Mata Hari tells the story of the woman who many considered to be one of the most dangerous spies during World War I....
I head out on my solo, several days of silence and solitude in the wilderness. It was often pretty boring.
If you're a fan of history, 2008's Flash of Genius tells the story about something that probably never even crossed your mind. One man's journey to inventing the intermittent windshield wiper and how the huge car manufacturers tried to steal...
Get a look at a different angle of World War II as we compare the 2001 film Enemy at the Gates with history. Get the transcript and full show notes at https://www.basedonatruestorypodcast.com/72-enemy-at-the-gates/ Check out the new Based on...
If you're a fan of Kung Fu movies, Ip Man is one you've already seen. If you think everything you saw on the screen actually happened, you might be surprised with the true story. Get the transcript and full...
As my program nears its end, I reflect on the tension between my experience and my parents' good intentions.
Formula One racing in the 1970s was about more than just fast cars. This week we'll compare history with the 2013 Ron Howard movie Rush. Get the transcript and full show notes at https://www.basedonatruestorypodcast.com/70-rush/ Check out the new Based...