Nuremberg with Jack El-Hai

Episode 378 of the Based on a True Story podcast, hosted by Dan LeFebvre, titled "Nuremberg with Jack El-Hai" was published on November 25, 2025 and runs 52 minutes.

November 25, 2025 ·52m · Based on a True Story

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Summary

BASED ON A TRUE STORY (BOATS EP. 378) — Discover the historical accuracy behind the 2025 film "Nuremberg" which is adapted from Jack El-Hai's book "The Nazi and the Psychiatrist." Get Jack's Book: The Nazi and the Psychiatrist Learn about the real Dr. Douglas Kelley (Rami Malek) and his complex relationship with Hermann Göring (Russell Crowe) during the historic Nuremberg trials. What did the filmmakers get right and what did they change from the true story? Tune in to find out! Also MentionedJack El-Hai Official WebsiteNuremberg (2025 Film)22 Cells in Nuremberg by Douglas KelleyHowie Trieste's Book on Nuremberg ExperiencesStars and Stripes Military Newspaper Chapters 0:00 Intro 2:35 Movie Overview - Nuremberg and Main Characters 5:45 Historical Grade and Book Comparison 9:10 Goering's Capture by Allied Forces 14:20 Douglas Kelley's Role as Psychiatrist 18:55 Goering and Rudolf Hess Relationship 23:45 Goering's Narcissism and Motivations 29:00 Concentration Camp Films and Kelley's Turning Point 33:15 Reporter Character and Kelley's Departure 37:00 Howie Trieste's Story as German-Jewish Translator 41:45 Kelley Handing Over Research to Prosecutors 45:15 Goering's Cyanide Pill and Suicide 48:00 Final Lessons and Democracy Warnings 50:30 Behind-the-Scenes Film Production Story 52:15 Two Truths and a Lie Answer Reveal Support My WorkSupport my sponsorsBecome a BOATS Producer (name in credits + ad-free episodes)Join the BOATS DiscordGet the BOATS email newsletterEmail me: [email protected] See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Episode Description

BASED ON A TRUE STORY (BOATS EP. 378) — Discover the historical accuracy behind the 2025 film "Nuremberg" which is adapted from Jack El-Hai's book "The Nazi and the Psychiatrist."

Get Jack's Book: The Nazi and the Psychiatrist

Learn about the real Dr. Douglas Kelley (Rami Malek) and his complex relationship with Hermann Göring (Russell Crowe) during the historic Nuremberg trials. What did the filmmakers get right and what did they change from the true story? Tune in to find out!

Also Mentioned

Chapters

0:00 Intro

2:35 Movie Overview - Nuremberg and Main Characters

5:45 Historical Grade and Book Comparison

9:10 Goering's Capture by Allied Forces

14:20 Douglas Kelley's Role as Psychiatrist

18:55 Goering and Rudolf Hess Relationship

23:45 Goering's Narcissism and Motivations

29:00 Concentration Camp Films and Kelley's Turning Point

33:15 Reporter Character and Kelley's Departure

37:00 Howie Trieste's Story as German-Jewish Translator