As a special treat, you'll get access to one of the minisodes that are normally exclusive to Based on a True Story patrons on the weeks between regular episodes. Listen in and you'll get the explanation for how minisodes are different from regular episodes. The episode's duration isn't the key factor.

The story we're looking at today is all about the real Aladdin. Brought to life in Disney's animated classic, the folktales that Aladdin came from includes some details that may sound familiar and many details that might surprise you.

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