Episodes

  • Teaching Latinx History with Vivo – Hollywood or History Ep. 12
    Jun 24 2026
    Dr. Jessica Ferreras-Stone joins us to explore how the animated film Vivo can be used to teach Cuban history, U.S.–Cuba relations, and the lived experiences of separation, migration, and cultural identity.

    📄 Show notes: ttps://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/jzgsthia9xtscvja/Hollywood_or_History_episode_12_DP27jamg.pdf 📘 Book: https://bookstore.emerald.com/hollywood-or-history-hb-9798887309026.html 🌐 Website: https://sites.google.com/view/latinxhollywoodorhistory/home 🎧 Vivo Songbook Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-vivo-songbook/id1578898390

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    1 hr and 26 mins
  • Teaching Social Studies with The Simpsons – Hollywood or History Ep. 11
    Oct 22 2025

    Dr. Annie McMahon Whitlock, Dr. Timothy N. Constant & Kymberli Wregglesworth join Dr. Scott Roberts to explore how episodes of The Simpsons can be used to teach economics, government, and civic identity in the classroom. 📄 Show notes: https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/7v989y7y66xiq65p/Hollywood_or_History_episode_117xnq1.pdf 📘 Book: https://bookstore.emerald.com/hollywood-or-history-hb-9798887304045.html

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    1 hr and 33 mins
  • Teaching Inequality with Hidden Figures – Hollywood or History Ep. 10
    Oct 8 2025

    Dr. Sarah Kaka & Lucas George join Dr. Scott Roberts to discuss teaching inequality through Hidden Figures—from race and gender in STEM to systemic inequities across U.S. history. 📄 Show notes: https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/jpszf97sat3qwph6/Hollywood_or_History_episode_108pt84.pdf

    📘 Book: https://bookstore.emerald.com/hollywood-or-history-hb-9781648027925.html

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    1 hr and 20 mins
  • Teaching Genocide & Trauma with Hotel Rwanda – Hollywood or History Ep. 9
    Sep 24 2025

    Dr. Paul Yoder & Leona Calkins join Dr. Scott Roberts to discuss teaching genocide, trauma, and resilience through the film Hotel Rwanda. This episode unpacks strategies for helping students critically engage with difficult histories. 📄 Show notes: [PDF link HERE] 📘 Book: https://bookstore.emerald.com/hollywood-or-history-hb-9781648029363.html

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    1 hr and 31 mins
  • Teaching Mayan History with Apocalypto – Hollywood or History Ep. 8
    Sep 10 2025

    Dr. Timothy Monreal & Dr. Jesús Tirado join Dr. Scott Roberts to discuss how the film Apocalypto can be used to critically examine Mayan civilization, media bias, and world history through inquiry. 📄 Show notes: [PDF link] 📘 Book: [Book Link]

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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • An American Tail & Teaching Immigration – Hollywood or History Ep. 7
    Aug 27 2025

    Dr. Scott Roberts welcomes Kate Van Harren to explore how An American Tail can be used to teach U.S. immigration, labor history, and cultural identity in the elementary classroom. 📄 Show notes: [Insert PDF link] 📘 Book: [Link to the Book]

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    1 hr and 13 mins
  • Black-ish, Voting & Teaching with Sitcoms – Hollywood or History Ep. 6
    Aug 13 2025

    Dr. Starlynn Nance joins Dr. Scott Roberts to explore how sitcoms like Black-ish and Derry Girls help students unpack civic identity, voting rights, and race. 📄 Show notes: [Link Here] 📘 Book: [Link to the Book]

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    1 hr and 27 mins
  • Saving Private Ryan & Just War Theory – Hollywood or History Ep. 5
    Jul 30 2025

    Dr. Scott Roberts joins Dr. Mark Pearcy to explore how films like Saving Private Ryan and Glory can help students evaluate the ethics and realities of war through the lens of Just War Theory. 📄 Show notes: [PDF link] 📘 Book: [Book link]

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    59 mins