Hollywood or History Podcast

🎙️ Hollywood or HistoryHosted by Dr. Scott RobertsHollywood or History is a podcast that explores the powerful intersection of film and social studies education. Hosted by educator and author Dr. Scott Roberts, each episode features interviews with contributing authors from the Hollywood or History? book series—a collection of classroom-ready lesson plans designed to help teachers critically engage students with historically themed Hollywood films.From exploring what Hollywood gets right (and wrong) to unpacking the educational strategies behind effective film-based instruction, this series equips K–12 educators and teacher educators with tools to promote historical thinking, inquiry, and civic literacy.Whether you’re a social studies teacher, curriculum designer, or history enthusiast, Hollywood or History offers practical insights and thought-provoking conversations that bring history—and film—into sharper focus.🎬 Where does Hollywood end and history begin? Tune in to find out.

Hollywood or History Podcast is a education podcast hosted by drScottRoberts, with 11 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

drScottRoberts hosts Hollywood or History Podcast, a education show with 11 episodes published.

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  Episode #13

  Avengers: Age of Ultron and the Ethics of AI - Hollywood or History Ep. 13

  Jul 29, 20261h 5m

  Dr. Tom E. Malewitz and Dr. Sarah Beach join Dr. Scott Roberts to explore how Avengers: Age of Ultron can be used to teach media literacy, technology ethics, and the real-world implications of artificial intelligence and social media. How do films like Age of Ultron reflect our relationship with technology? Is AI a hero, a villain, or something in between? In this episode, we examine how superhero narratives open the door to deeper conversations about fear, innovation, and the ways technology shapes our lives. Show notes: https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/fdcgwix7saa58dn7/Hollywood_or_History_episode_13_DP7rt7p.pdf Book: https://bookstore.emerald.com/an-inquiry-based-approach-for-using-comic-based-stories-to-teach-liberal-arts-and-social-sciences-hb-9781805920335.html Sarah's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@sarahbeachliketheocean #HollywoodOrHistory #Avengers #MediaLiteracy #AI #Education #TeachingWithFilm

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  Episode #12

  Teaching Latinx History with Vivo – Hollywood or History Ep. 12

  Jun 24, 20261h 26m

  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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  Episode #11

  Teaching Social Studies with The Simpsons – Hollywood or History Ep. 11

  Oct 22, 20251h 33mS0

  <p>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.<br> 📄 Show notes: https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/7v989y7y66xiq65p/Hollywood_or_History_episode_117xnq1.pdf<br> 📘 Book: https://bookstore.emerald.com/hollywood-or-history-hb-9798887304045.html</p>

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  Episode #10

  Teaching Inequality with Hidden Figures – Hollywood or History Ep. 10

  Oct 8, 20251h 20mS0

  <p>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.<br> 📄 Show notes: https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/jpszf97sat3qwph6/Hollywood_or_History_episode_108pt84.pdf</p> <p>📘 Book: https://bookstore.emerald.com/hollywood-or-history-hb-9781648027925.html</p>

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  Episode #9

  Teaching Genocide & Trauma with Hotel Rwanda – Hollywood or History Ep. 9

  Sep 24, 20251h 31mS0

  <p>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.<br> 📄 Show notes: [PDF link HERE]<br> 📘 Book: https://bookstore.emerald.com/hollywood-or-history-hb-9781648029363.html</p> <p> </p>

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