Based on a True Story

Dan LeFebvre

Booking Overview

An interview show focused on comparing films and television with the historical record, typically featuring historians, authors, military specialists, veterans, documentary makers, and subject-specific podcasters. Credible pitches include experts who can assess historical accuracy, explain real events behind screen portrayals, or bring firsthand experience tied to a featured story; booking should be relatively accessible for qualified niche experts with strong subject expertise, published work, or relevant media platforms.

Metrics

Episodes: 392

Frequency: Biweekly

Rating: 4.5/5.0

Estimated listeners: 10k-100k

Gender skew: Unknown

Location: USA

YouTube: 18.5k subscribers

Instagram: 1.5k followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

dan@basedonatruestorypodcast.com

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Host

Dan LeFebvre - Host and creator who examines how accurately films and television portray real historical events and figures.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

low

Typical Credentials:

Subject-matter expertise in the historical period, event, military topic, sport, or cultural work depicted; especially relevant are historians, academics, authors, veterans, documentary makers, and knowledgeable hosts of related shows.

Required Achievements:

Published books, Academic or professional subject expertise, Specialized documentary or media experience, Established related podcasts or educational platforms

Recent Guest Discussions

Captain Michael Makatura - The Historical Accuracy Of Top Gun, Fighter Pilot Culture, Cold War Aviation, Jet-wash Dangers, And Real-world Parallels To The Film.

Ben Railton - The Historical Accuracy Of The Bingo Long Traveling All-stars & Motor Kings, Negro Leagues History, Barnstorming Baseball, Race, Labor Activism, And Jackie Robinson.

Neil Laird - The Historical And Literary Sources Behind The Odyssey, Including Troy, Homeric Mythology, Ancient Warfare, Monsters, And Odysseus's Journey.

Joshua Donohue - The Historical Accuracy Of Memphis Belle, World War II Bomber Missions, The Real Memphis Belle Crew, Aerial Warfare, And The Film's Documentary Legacy.

Rich Napolitano - The Historical Basis Of The Terror, Sir John Franklin's Expedition, HMS Erebus And HMS Terror, Arctic Exploration, Survival, And The Northwest Passage.

Recent Topics

Historical Accuracy, Film, History, Military History, Sports History

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on

Based on a True Story

Top Gun with Captain Michael Makatura

September 01, 2026

BASED ON A TRUE STORY (BOATS EP. 390) — Captain Michael "Mak" Makatura joins us to break down the historical accuracy of Top Gun (1986). Drawing from his own experience in Central Europe during the Cold War, Mak explains what the movie gets right about fighter pilot culture, competition, and danger — including a real-world parallel to Goose's tragic death. The conversation also covers his book The Fightin' Tenth: Cold War to Desert Storm, chronicling the experiences of the 10th Tactical Fight...

The Bingo Long Traveling All-Stars & Motor Kings with Ben Railton

August 11, 2026

BASED ON A TRUE STORY (BOATS EP. 389) — Are you a baseball fan? Today we're digging into some baseball history as it was depicted in the 1976 movie "The Bingo Long Traveling All-Stars & Motor Kings." Learn about the history of barnstorming baseball teams with Ben Railton, Professor of American Studies at Fitchburg State University. We'll discuss how the movie's characters mirror real legends like Satchel Paige, Josh Gibson, and Jackie Robinson. Ben is the host of the podcast Baseball...

The Odyssey with Neil Laird

July 31, 2026

BASED ON A TRUE STORY (BOATS EP. 388) — Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey (2026) brings Homer’s epic journey to the screen as we follow Matt Damon’s Odysseus from the Trojan War through monsters, sirens, and a long road home. In this episode, we'll learn from author and former documentary filmmaker Neil Laird about the historical accuracy of the movie and how well it ties into Homer’s Odyssey.Guest LinksPrime Time Troy: https://links.boatspodcast.com/388troyPrime Time Pompeii: https://link...

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