Our Favorite 'Based on a True Story' Films Discussion

In this episode, the crew discusses their favorite films based on true stories. We explore which films genuinely qualify as “real” based on how accurately they portray their subjects, and we debate whether “based on a true story” films still hold the same cultural value as we move into 2026. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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In this episode, the crew discusses TV series that went on longer than they probably should have. We debate which shows fall into this category, explain why they should have concluded earlier, and highlight particular seasons that would have made great finales. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, we do a rewatchable review of the 2005 neo-western romantic drama Brokeback Mountain, starring Heath Ledger and Jake Gyllenhaal. We discuss how the film industry reacted to a blockbuster centered on homosexuality in the early 2000s, and we debate whether this film serves as a strong representation of the LGBTQ community in modern cinema. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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In this episode, we review the fifth and final season of the hit Netflix original series Stranger Things. We discuss why it took so long for them to produce and release this final season, and we debate whether the split release strategy makes sense and if it will be worth it in the end. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, the crew discusses one of the most critically acclaimed television networks in history: HBO. We dive into which series from the network stand out the most and share our reasons for each selection Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, we review the latest addition to the mythical lore of Frankenstein with the Netflix original film directed by Guillermo del Toro and starring Jacob Elordi, Mia Goth, Oscar Isaac, and Christoph Waltz, titled Frankenstein. We discuss whether this adaptation of the classic story was done well and debate whether we’ve been getting too many Frankenstein movies lately. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, the crew has a conversation about the film career of Viola Davis. We discuss why her acting stands out in the films she appears in, and we debate where she ranks among all-time actors and the significance of her impact within the Black community as one of the premier, go-to actors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, we review the 2025 mystery thriller All Her Fault, starring Sarah Snook, Jake Lacy, Dakota Fanning, and Jay Ellis. We discuss the strength of the performances by Snook and Fanning, and we debate whether the story’s premise feels realistic in today’s world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices