Clay Mills & Marty Dodson present SongTown on Songwriting — a celebration of great songs, real songwriters, and the craft that ties it all together. Tune in for expert songwriting tips, inspirational stories, and music industry insights to sharpen your skills and fuel your passion.
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We've all seen movies that claim to be 'based on a true story', but have you ever wondered how accurate they are? That's what we'll find out as we compare Hollywood with history.
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BASED ON A TRUE STORY (BOATS EP. 370) — Twentieth Century-Fox's "Titanic" starring Barbara Stanwyck and Clifton Webb claims to draw facts from 1912 congressional inquiries, so how well does it do when we compare it to history? Where to watch Titanic (1953) Get Mark's book Mark B. Perry is the author of the novel "And Introducing Dexter Gaines: A N…
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Find Your Songwriting Voice (Why Originality Matters More than Ever)
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He Wrote Songs On The Biggest Selling Album of All time! Legendary Eagles' Songwriter Jack Tempchin
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How Musical Theatre Techniques Can Improve Your Songwriting - In Any Genre!
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Classic: Saving Private Ryan with Marty Morgan
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2:09:01BASED ON A TRUE STORY (BOATS EP. 369) — This Friday marks the 81st anniversary of the D-Day landings. Arguably the most popular movie depicting the fighting on the beaches of Normandy is 1998's Saving Private Ryan. Where to watch Saving Private RyanIn this remastered edition of Based on a True Story, we'll compare the movie with what really happene…
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6 Pro Songwriter Techniques to Transform Any Lyric!
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A Songwriter's Life Can Change in a MOMENT! (Regie Hamm Interview)
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The 3 Most Important Lines In a Song (Amateur Songwriters Miss These!)
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Behind the True Story: Not a Real Enemy with Robert Wolf
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1:28:15BASED ON A TRUE STORY (BOATS EP. 368) — Go behind the true stories shown in Holocaust movies through the experiences of Robert Wolf's family. Since we'll be talking about the Holocaust, listener discretion is advised. Get Robert's book Where to watch today's movies The Sound of Music (1965) Life is Beautiful (1997) Schindler's List (1993) Walking w…
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7 Ways To Get Inspired To Write Songs (Never Run Out Of Ideas!)
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How To Build Your SongWriting Team (7 Pro Tips)
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John McClane in Die Hard with Patrick O'Donnell
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1:24:11BASED ON A TRUE STORY (BOATS EP. 367) — Is John McClane a realistic cop or just an action hero with a badge? Yippee-ki-yay, history lovers, let's see if McClane would survive a real Internal Affairs review. Where to watch "Die Hard" now Helping us conduct a review of McClane from the entire Die Hard franchise is retired U.S. police sergeant Patrick…
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10 WRONG Things Amateur Songwriters Focus On
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Are Your Songs "Too Personal" To Be Commercial? (Songwriting Pro Tips)
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BASED ON A TRUE STORY (BOATS EP. 366) — Homer’s "The Iliad" tells the story of the Trojan War, a tale brought to the big screen in the 2004 film "Troy." But with an ancient epic as its foundation—and Hollywood’s creative liberties—how much of the story is real? Where to watch "Troy" now In this episode, Neil Laird peels back the layers of myth and …
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Are Near Rhymes Cheating? How PRO SONGWRITERS use RHYME!
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How To Make Your Lyrics More Musical (8 Pro Tips!)
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Black Hawk Down with Joshua Donohue
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2:03:52BASED ON A TRUE STORY (BOATS EP. 365) — Discover the behind-the-scenes story of Black Hawk Down, as historian Josh Donohue shares insights on the chaotic 1993 mission in Mogadishu. Learn what truly happened versus what Hollywood depicted. Subscribe to Josh's YouTube channel Josh has been on the podcast before to cover the historical accuracy of Thi…
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Songwriting Success After 40 - Is it too late?
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12 Pro Re-Writing Tips that Amateur Songwriters MISS!
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The Bridge on the River Kwai with Jon Parshall
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1:17:59BASED ON A TRUE STORY (BOATS EP. 364) — Acclaimed historian Jon Parshall separates fact from fiction in the classic film "The Bridge on the River Kwai" and the brutal realities of the Thai-Burma Railway during World War II, also known as the Death Railway. We'll contrast the film's fictional Colonel Nicholson with his real-life counterpart Lieutena…
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MEGA Songwriting Tips: 2 HOURS of Pro Techniques!
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Write The Song In The Room (5 Pro Tips for Next-Level Songwriting)
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Behind the True Story: She Wanted To Do Everything with Robyn Flanery
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1:13:18BASED ON A TRUE STORY (BOATS EP. 363) — In today’s Behind the True Story episode, we take a closer look at the career of award-winning director and producer Robyn Flanery. Robyn's latest project, the documentary series "Profit Over People," explores the failure of the U.S. healthcare system. She previously directed the critically acclaimed document…
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4 Must-Have Traits For A Successful Songwriting Career
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Sync Song vs Single: Great Songwriters Know These 3 Key Differences
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The Pinkertons Part 3 with Rob Hilliard
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1:14:47BASED ON A TRUE STORY (BOATS EP. 362) — Author Rob Hilliard joins us to bring "The Pinkertons" miniseries to a close by covering episodes 15 through 22 of the TV show. From John Scobell and Kate Warne to Allan and Will Pinkerton, Rob's book takes what we know from history and fills in many of the blanks with a thrilling narrative. Grab your copy of…
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The Pinkertons Part 2 with Rob Hilliard
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1:05:33BASED ON A TRUE STORY (BOATS EP. 361) — We're continuing a look at "The Pinkertons" by covering episodes eight to 14 of the TV show. Find part one linked here. Coming back for today's episode is "In Freedom's Shadow" author Rob Hilliard. Rob's book is a historical novel based on the incredibly true story of Pinkertons operative John Scobell. Mentio…
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The 3 Hats Every Songwriter Must Wear (Pro Mindset!)
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The Pinkertons Part 1 with Rob Hilliard
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1:24:07BASED ON A TRUE STORY (BOATS EP. 360) — We're beginning of a three-part miniseries covering all 22 episodes of "The Pinkertons." Today, we examine the first seven episodes of the television series. Joining us for the miniseries is author Rob Hilliard, whose book "In Freedom's Shadow" is a historical novel based on the true story of Pinkerton operat…
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Organize Your Song Ideas & Melodies (Like A Pro)
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5 Reasons You Can't Finish Your Songs (And How To Fix Them!)
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Battle of the Bulge with Robert B. O'Connor
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1:13:51BASED ON A TRUE STORY (BOATS EP. 359) — Today is the 80th anniversary (January 25, 1945) of the official end of the Battle of the Bulge campaign during World War II. On our episode today, we'll learn about the classic film from 60 years ago (1965) that has often been criticized for many of its historical inaccuracies as it depicts the battle. Where…
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If We Started Songwriting Careers Today - We'd do These 5 Things!
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BASED ON A TRUE STORY (BOATS EP. 358) — In 2000's Thirteen Days, we see a lot of the behind-the-scenes discussions and decisions that took place during the Cuban Missile Crisis in October of 1962. To help us separate fact from fiction, we'll get to hear from Joshua Donohue, who is the Adjunct Professor of History at Suffolk County Community College…
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5 Things Amateur Songwriters Worry About (That Pros Don't!)
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The 2 Things Every Song Must Do (Do It Like Dylan)
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BASED ON A TRUE STORY (BOATS EP. 357) — A new biopic from director Pablo Larraín tells the story of renowned opera singer Maria Callas. Unfortunately, the movie falls short in telling the true story of the real Maria Callas. Today we'll get to learn from Sophia Lambton, the author of The Callas Imprint: A Centennial Biography. Get the Maria Callas …
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10 Signs You're Overthinking Your Songwriting
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BASED ON A TRUE STORY (BOATS EP. 356) — Today we're tackling all five movies in the storied Indiana Jones franchise that needs no further introduction. To help us separate fact from fiction, we'll learn from multiple Emmy-nominated director and producer Neil Laird. Learn more about Neil's work While his name may not be as popular as Indiana Jones, …
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Bust That Songwriting Rut! [10 Things To Try Now!]
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Our Top 12 Songwriting Tips! | Advice That Changed How We Write
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Tora! Tora! Tora! with Jon Parshall
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1:31:36BASED ON A TRUE STORY (BOATS EP. 355) — Today is the 83rd anniversary of the surprise attack at Pearl Harbor that was depicted in the 1970 movie Tora! Tora! Tora! Often praised for its accuracy, Tora! Tora! Tora! has also perpetrated some myths about what really happened. Where to watch Tora! Tora! Tora! now To help us separate fact from fiction, w…
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5 Things You'll Never Hear A Pro Songwriter Say
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How To Write Songs For The Opposite Gender (4 Pro Tips)
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Our Top 5 Setup Lines (Pro Songwriting Tips)
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50 Years of Pro Songwriting Advice in 10 Minutes
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BASED ON A TRUE STORY (BOATS EP. 354) — Of all the gin joints in all the towns in all the world, we're walking into Casablanca on this episode to answer: How historically accurate is the movie? Where to watch Casablanca now Helping us separate fact from fiction is Bob LeMent from Static Radio. Listen to Bob's show at StaticRadio.com Did you enjoy t…
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