Episode #104: Escape From Alcatraz - Reviewing History

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This week we're breaking out of prison and we're joined by two guests, Ken Widner and Mike Lynch, who are here promoting their new book Alcatraz: The Last Escape! Ken and Mike help tell us the real facts behind the infamous prison break out, and some hints as to what happens after the movie ends! Escape From Alcatraz stars Clint Eastwood, was directed by the Don Siegel. Join us as we dive into this movie and talk about what the movie got correct and incorrect! Alcatraz: The Last Escape Can Be Purchased Here: https://www.amazon.com/Alcatraz-Last-Escape-Ken-Widner/dp/1493081233 Please Like and Subscribe! Click the Bell to Get Notifications! Please give us a rating and a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. It helps potential sponsors find the show! Sign up for @Riversidefm: https://www.riverside.fm/?utm_campaig... Sign up for @BetterHelp: betterhelp.com/reviewinghistory Buy Some Merch: www.reviewinghistorypod.com/merch Email Us: [email protected] Follow Us: www.facebook.com/reviewinghistory twitter.com/rviewhistorypod letterboxd.com/antg4836/ letterboxd.com/spfats/ letterboxd.com/BrianRuppert/ letterboxd.com/brianruppert/list…eviewing-history/ twitter.com/Brianruppert #comedy #history #podcast #comedypodcast #historypodcast #prison #Alcatraz #EscapefromAlcatraz #Sanfransisco #books #moviepodcast #film #cinema #movies #moviereview #filmcriticisms #moviehistory #hackthemovies #redlettermedia #historybuff #tellemstevedave #tesd

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This episode was published on May 8, 2024.

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This week we're breaking out of prison and we're joined by two guests, Ken Widner and Mike Lynch, who are here promoting their new book Alcatraz: The Last Escape! Ken and Mike help tell us the real facts behind the infamous prison break out, and...

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