That's Not How It Went Down

This time Lewis & Elliot pull the curtain back on the life and times of “The Greatest Showman” himself, PT Barnum, to find out just how closely Hugh Jackman’s feel-good musical comes to the truth. Was PT Barnum a triple threat performer? Did his circus succumb to arsonists? And who is Gordon Bennett? Join us to find out on That’s Not How It Went Down! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we look at the true story behind a group of privileged youngsters who develop a serious case of kleptomania in “The Bling Ring”. Sofia Coppola’s telling of this high-school socialite spree left us with a whole host of unanswered questions. Did they really steal from Orlando Bloom? Were they already reality stars in the making? Why on earth did Emma Watson agree to do this movie? Join us to find out on That’s Not How It Went Down! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Taking us right back to the Disney renaissance, this time around it’s all things “Pocahontas”, but can an animated classic be historically on point? Did Pocahontas fall in love with John Smith? How did they speak the same language? Can you paint with all the colours of the wind? Join us to find out on That’s Not How It Went Down! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tension mounts as we question the truth behind Ben Affleck’s Best Picture winner, “Argo”. This previously little-known tale of subterfuge, paranoia and CIA secrets had us on the edge of our seats but were they interrogated at the airport? Why was the movie called Argo? If I go to Tehran, can I get a KFC? Join us to find out on That’s Not How It Went Down! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode we finally give in to the urge to explore the infamously historically inaccurate “Braveheart”. Did they really paint their faces blue? How involved was Robert The Bruce? And why does the word ‘Bridge’ carry so much importance? Join us to find out on That’s Not How It Went Down! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Listeners; we have a problem. While Ron Howard’s acclaimed blockbuster “Apollo 13” was lauded as a triumph of filmmaking and special effects, we wanted to make sure we kept our feet firmly on the ground to find out the truth behind the mission. Were the crew really last-minute replacements? Why was everyone sick? And do NASA have a littering problem? Join us to find out on That’s Not How It Went Down! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Grab something to hide behind because this week we’re taking a look at the inspiration behind IMDB’s No. 1 horror movie of all time, “The Exorcist”. We’ll be answering all the devilish questions you were too scared to ask. How many exorcists does it take to cure someone? Did satanic messages appear on a child’s body? Do I have what it takes to be an exorcist? Join us to find out on That’s Not How It Went Down! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, the boys take an in-depth look at the 90s classic sports-comedy, “Cool Runnings”, to ask questions on everyone’s lips. Were they actually pushcart drivers? Did they even crash the sled at the Olympics? And what on earth is the Jamaican qualifying procedure for Olympic sprinters? Join us to find out on That’s Not How It Went Down! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.