336: Today: First Man and the Apollo 11 Splashdown
BOATS TODAY (JULY 24, 1969/2024) — Apollo 11 splashed down exactly 55 years ago, so today we’ll wrap up our 3-part miniseries with the end of Apollo 11 mission. Need to catch up? Apollo 11 Launch: https://links.boatspodcast.com/333 Apollo 11 Lunar Landing: https://links.boatspodcast.com/334 Apollo 11 Splashdown: https://links.boatspodcast.com/336* Watch the Movie Movie: Find where First Man is […]
334: This Week: Dahmer, First Man, At Eternity’s Gate
BOATS THIS WEEK (JULY 22-28,2024) — Events from this week in history include Jeffrey Dahmer’s confession on July 22nd, 1991. We’ll learn how well Netflix’s 2022 smash hit series Monster shows that happening. This week also marks the end of the Apollo 11 mission on July 24th, 1969, but we’ll have a special minisode coming […]
333: Today: Men in Black 3 and the Apollo 11 Launch
BOATS TODAY (JULY 16, 1969/2024) — We’ll introduce the concept of BOATS Today while we learn about Apollo 11’s launch sequence from today in history as it was shown in the movie Men in Black 3. Until next time, here’s where you can continue the story. Mentioned in this episode Movie: Find where Men in […]
320: This Week: The Spirit of St. Louis, Amelia, The Messenger
In this episode, we’ll learn about historical events that happened this week in history as they were depicted in these movies: The Spirit of St. Louis, Amelia, and The Messenger. Events from This Week in History The Spirit of St. Louis Amelia The Messenger Birthdays from This Week in History Monster | BOATS #217 Houdini […]
316: This Week: The Pride of the Yankees, Gods and Generals, The Right Stuff
In this episode, we’ll learn about historical events that happened this week in history as they were depicted in these movies: The Pride of the Yankees, Gods and Generals, and The Right Stuff. Events from This Week in History The Pride of the Yankees Gods and Generals The Right Stuff | BOATS #75 Alan Shepard’s photo from […]
314: The Aviator with James B. Steele
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 […]
312: This Week: Lincoln, Apollo 13, The Conspirator, Titanic
In this episode, we’ll learn about historical events that happened this week in history as they were depicted in these movies: Lincoln, Apollo 13, The Conspirator, and Titanic. Events from This Week in History Lincoln | BOATS #170 Apollo 13 | BOATS #15 The Conspirator | BOATS #175 Titanic | BOATS #35 Birthdays from This Week in […]
301: This Week: Lincoln, All Quiet on the Western Front, The Buddy Holly Story
In this episode, we’ll learn about historical events that happened this week in history as they were depicted in these movies: Lincoln, All Quiet on the Western Front, and The Buddy Holly Story. Events from This Week in History Lincoln | BOATS #170 All Quiet on the Western Front | BOATS #218 The Buddy Holly Story […]
300: This Week: Zulu, Steve Jobs, U-571
In this episode, we’ll learn about historical events that happened this week in history as they were depicted in these movies: Zulu, Steve Jobs, U-571, and a bonus event in The Challenger. Events from This Week in History Zulu Steve Jobs | BOATS #23 U-571 The Challenger Birthdays from This Week in History Once Upon a […]
291: This Week: W.E., Young Winston, The Right Stuff
In this episode, we’ll learn about historical events that happened this week in history as they were depicted in these movies: W.E., Young Winston, and The Right Stuff. Events from This Week in History W.E. | BOATS #209 Young Winston | BOATS #259 The Right Stuff | BOATS #75 Birthdays from This Week in […]
281: This Week: Jobs, The Pacific, Tombstone
In this episode, we’ll learn about historical events that happened this week in history as they were depicted in these movie: Jobs, The Pacific, and Tombstone. Events from This Week in History Jobs | History of the word “Podcasting” on Podnews.net The Pacific | BOATS Series on The Pacific The Fellowship of the Ring | BOATS Series […]