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Based on a True Fiction is a podcast dedicated to examining the accuracy, or more commonly the inaccuracy, of films based on historical events. The hosts Abby Brosh and Stacy Shirk learned about these... more
FAQs about Based on a True Fiction:How many episodes does Based on a True Fiction have?The podcast currently has 21 episodes available.
May 11, 2021Episode 21 - How Stella Got Her Groove BackThis episode Abby and Stacy review their first romantic comedy based on history “How Stella Got Her Groove Back” (1998), and are joined by two special guests: the anonymous host and producer of relationship podcast “You Can Tell Me.”...more1h 14minPlay
February 22, 2021Episode 20 - The Other Boleyn GirlStacy and Abby are back debunking Tudor myths and slandering Tudor tyrants with "The Other Boleyn Girl" (2008)....more1h 49minPlay
May 03, 2020Episode 19 - The Sound of MusicAbby and Stacy went back to their bi-coastal roots and recorded separately in their own homes for some socially distant podcasting this week! They hope that the dulcet tones of Dame Julie Andrews in "The Sound of Music" (1965) will help to soothe listeners' quarantine woes! ...more1h 36minPlay
March 17, 2020Episode 18 - In the Name of the FatherStacy and Abby are back for St. Patrick's Day! This episode delves into The Troubles of Northern Ireland as seen in Jim Sheridan's biographical film about Gerry Conlon, "In the Name of the Father" (1993)....more1h 31minPlay
May 11, 2019Episode 17 - Can You Ever Forgive MeFellow history nerds Nicole Palermo and Emma Kreienberg join Abby and Stacy in their deep dive of the darkly comedic "Can You Ever Forgive Me" (2018). ...more58minPlay
February 20, 2019Episode 16 - The FavouriteAbby and Stacy discuss one of their favourite films to date; the delightfully anachronistic Yorgos Lanthimos film, The Favourite (2018)....more1h 21minPlay
October 05, 2018Episode 15 - PocahontasStacy and Abby get back to ruining your childhood by exploring the dark and unsettling history behind this Disney classic in their first ever commentary episode: Pocahontas (1995)....more1h 39minPlay
July 02, 2018Episode 14 - Apollo 13Failure to listen is not an option! Christopher Modoono returns in this epic dissection of NASA's most successful failure via Ron Howard's faithful portrayal: Apollo 13 (1995). Houston we have a podcast! ...more1h 35minPlay
May 20, 2018Episode 13 - A Knight's TaleStacy and Abby gallantly herald their thoughts on a movie that's meant to break historical rules: A Knight's Tale (2001). ...more1h 13minPlay
March 23, 2018Episode 12 - Marie AntoinetteStacy, Abby, and special guest Jackie Feiler explore the movie of the life of Marie Antoinette (2006)...but not really the French Revolution. Join their dissection of Sofia Coppola's unique historical take on the titular queen. ...more1h 5minPlay
FAQs about Based on a True Fiction:How many episodes does Based on a True Fiction have?The podcast currently has 21 episodes available.