Episodes

  • 'Dog Day Afternoon' (1975)
    Jan 10 2025
    In this episode, Elliot and Lewis get held up learning about the infamous bank robbery which inspired “Dog Day Afternoon”. Was there really no money left in the vault? Did one of the robbers get cold feet? And just why are they so keen to get to Algeria? Join us to find out on That’s Not How It Went Down!

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    53 mins
  • 'The Terminal' (2004)
    Jan 3 2025
    This week, we’ve got all the required documents to explore the history behind Spielberg’s romcom “The Terminal”. The strangeness of the circumstances in the film left us puzzled, but what if the real life circumstances were even stranger? Can you make a living returning trolleys? Is Krakozhia a real place? And how much was that burger?! Join us to find out on That’s Not How It Went Down!

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    54 mins
  • 'Footloose' (1984)
    Dec 27 2024
    In this week’s episode, we’re kicking off our Sunday shoes to learn the truth behind the iconic 80s hit, “Footloose”. Was there a dancing ban? Did the townspeople really hold book burnings? And what exactly is tractor chicken? Join us to find out on That’s Not How It Went Down!

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    44 mins
  • 'Titanic' (1997)
    Dec 20 2024
    This week it’s time for a deep dive into the behemoth that is “Titanic”. Lauded for its scale and ambition, bringing this story to life was no mean feat. But how much of the wreck footage was actually used? Was this journey doomed from the start? And did Dunkin’ Donuts pay for some product placement? Join us to find out on That’s Not How It Went Down!

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    52 mins
  • That’s Not How It Went Down - Trailer
    Dec 18 2024

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    1 min
  • BONUS: 'Jingle All The Way' (1996)
    Dec 17 2024
    As an early Christmas present, we decided to explore some of the inspiration behind the 1996 festive 'comedy' Jingle All The Way. What was the toy behind the idea? How did some of these jokes remain in the script!? And can you name all Rudolph's companions? Join us to find out on this bonus episode of That's Not How It Went Down!

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    34 mins
  • 'Changeling' (2008)
    Dec 13 2024
    This time around we attempt to keep the demons at bay as we uncover the truth behind Clint Eastwood’s Oscar-nominated “Changeling”. Did the police return the wrong boy? Was Christine Collins dragged to a psychiatric institute? And did Angelina Jolie really learn to roller-skate? Join us to find out on That’s Not How It Went Down!

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    56 mins
  • ‘Black Hawk Down’ (2001)
    Dec 6 2024
    Featuring a cast full of the hottest young prospects early noughties Hollywood had to offer, “Black Hawk Down” has a reputation as one of the most accurate war movies of all time. But what exactly was the Mogadishu Mile? How many Black Hawks went down? And… is that a baby-faced Tom Hardy? Join us to find out on That’s Not How It Went Down!

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    46 mins