21 episodes

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 failings in their favorite animated musicals at young and tender ages.

Based on a True Fiction Abigail Brosh and Stacy Shirk

    • TV & Film

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 failings in their favorite animated musicals at young and tender ages.

    Episode 21 - How Stella Got Her Groove Back

    Episode 21 - How Stella Got Her Groove Back

    This 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.”

    • 1 hr 13 min
    Episode 20 - The Other Boleyn Girl

    Episode 20 - The Other Boleyn Girl

    Stacy and Abby are back debunking Tudor myths and slandering Tudor tyrants with "The Other Boleyn Girl" (2008).

    • 1 hr 48 min
    Episode 19 - The Sound of Music

    Episode 19 - The Sound of Music

    Abby 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! 

    • 1 hr 35 min
    Episode 18 - In the Name of the Father

    Episode 18 - In the Name of the Father

    Stacy 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).

    • 1 hr 30 min
    Episode 17 - Can You Ever Forgive Me

    Episode 17 - Can You Ever Forgive Me

    Fellow 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). 

    • 57 min
    Episode 16 - The Favourite

    Episode 16 - The Favourite

    Abby and Stacy discuss one of their favourite films to date; the delightfully anachronistic Yorgos Lanthimos film, The Favourite (2018).

    • 1 hr 20 min

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