Sometimes, Hollywood exaggerates nature's fury on screen. Today, we'll learn about one of the stories that reminds us how scary it can really be.

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We've all seen movies that claim to be 'based on a true story', but have you ever wondered how accurate they are? That's what we'll find out as we compare Hollywood with history.

TV & Film

History

Society & Culture

In this episode, we'll learn about historical events between May 6th and May 12th as they're shown in the movies. We'll also learn about birthdays from historical figures who have been portrayed in the movies as well as recommendations for a movie that was released this week in history.

Events from This Week in History


The Hindenburg | BOATS #91 | The Hindenburg Disaster Footage



Band of Brothers | BOATS Miniseries



Operation Finale | BOATS #162



Birthdays from This Week in History

Truman

The Good Lord Bird

Midnight in Paris


Movies Released This Week in History
Escape from Auschwitz

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This Week: The Hindenburg, Band of Brothers, Operation Finale

Did Hollywood get it right? Join us as we delve into the iconic Western film Tombstone with a special guest: the author of the book Tombstone, New York Times bestselling author Tom Clavin! We'll separate myth from reality, analyzing the portrayal of Wyatt Earp, Doc Holliday, the infamous Gunfight at the O.K. Corral, and the taming of a wild frontier town.

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Tombstone with Tom Clavin

In this episode, we'll learn about historical events between April 29th and May 5th as they're shown in the movies. We'll also learn about birthdays from historical figures who have been portrayed in the movies as well as recommendations for a movie that was released this week in history.

Events from This Week in History

The Pride of the Yankees

Gods and Generals


The Right Stuff | BOATS #75


Alan Shepard's photo from space


Birthdays from This Week in History


Hirohito in Midway (2019) | BOATS #158


Calamity Jane in Deadwood: The Movie


James Brown in Get On Up



Movies Released This Week in History
Ed Gein

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This Week: The Pride of the Yankees, Gods and Generals, The Right Stuff

In this episode, we'll learn about historical events between April 22nd and April 28th as they're shown in the movies. We'll also learn about birthdays from historical figures who have been portrayed in the movies as well as recommendations for a movie that was released this week in history.

Events from This Week in History


Troy | BOATS #133



Chernobyl | BOATS Miniseries



Birthdays from This Week in History

Vladimir Lenin in The King's Man


Marcus Aurelius in Gladiator


Ulysses S. Grant in Lincoln



Movies Released This Week in History
True History of the Kelly Gang

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This Week: Troy, Chernobyl

In the 2004 biographical drama The Aviator, Leonardo DiCaprio portrays the eccentric and brilliant Howard Hughes, a maverick filmmaker and aviation tycoon who revolutionized Hollywood and the airline industry. The film chronicles Hughes' obsessive pursuit of perfection and his struggle with mental illness, offering a captivating glimpse into the life of one of the 20th century's most fascinating and enigmatic figures.
Today, we'll learn compare the true story with the movie's version along with legendary journalist and Howard Hughes biographer James B. Steele.

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Howard Hughes: His Life and Madness https://links.boatspodcast.com/314book


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America: Who Really Pays the Taxes? https://links.boatspodcast.com/314taxes



The Betrayal of the American Dream https://links.boatspodcast.com/314americandream



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