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Hollywood or History? Unpack fact vs. fiction in film. Great for teachers, trivia buffs, and history fans. New episodes every other week.

Available on Spotify, Apple, and YouTube
https://youtube.com/@hollywoodorhistorypodcast?si=gNOPQUnVXde2_NZz
Excited to share that I’ll be presenting at the NCSS Conference on Fri, Dec 5 (9–9:55am, Room 204)! We’ll be discussing my new book The C3 Framework and Film with chapter authors Kate Van Haren and Dr. Nancy Sardone. Book signing to follow—hope to see you there! 📚🎬
December 3, 2025 at 11:59 AM
Happy (American) Thanksgiving! Since the H or H series hasn’t tackled Thanksgiving or Plymouth Colony yet, here’s a non-film social studies recommendation: Beyond Pilgrim Hats and Turkey Hands by Christie & Montgomery. A great read on using holidays to teach citizenship, not crafts.
November 26, 2025 at 11:55 PM
Hollywood or History? Suggestion of the Week:

If you’re looking to bring film into your social studies classroom—and want a great holiday read—check out Teaching History with Film by Marcus, Metzger, Paxton & Stoddard.

A seminal work and major influence on the Hollywood or History? series.
November 19, 2025 at 4:51 PM
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📩 Contact: dr.scottroberts@gmail.com

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horhpodcast.bsky.social
Hollywood or History? Unpack fact vs. fiction in film. Great for teachers, trivia buffs, and history fans. New episodes every other week. Available on Spotify, Apple, and YouTube https://youtube.com...
horhpodcast.bsky.social
November 13, 2025 at 1:21 AM
As you plan 2026 PD, keep us in mind!

We help students think critically, question deeply, & “do history” through media analysis. 🧠

🎧 Podcast: www.youtube.com/@Hollywoodor...

📚 Book Series: www.emeraldgrouppublishing.com/book-series/...

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November 13, 2025 at 1:20 AM
🎥 What We Offer:

Interactive PD on teaching with film

Half-day, full-day, or multi-day workshops

Virtual or in-person sessions (U.S., Canada & beyond 🌎)

Pro bono guest lectures for K–16 & grad classes

#TeacherPD #EdLeaders #HistoryTeachers
November 13, 2025 at 1:20 AM
💡 Our collaborative brings together contributors to the internationally recognized Hollywood or History? book series & podcast — teacher educators, researchers, & classroom teachers who believe film can spark inquiry & critical thinking in K–16 classrooms. 🎞️

#MediaLiteracy #TeachingHistory
November 13, 2025 at 1:19 AM
🎬 Introducing the Hollywood or History? Learning Collaborative! 🎓

We’re a team of educators & authors helping teachers use film, TV, and media to make social studies more engaging, relevant, & powerful. 🌍

#HollywoodOrHistory #SocialStudiesEd #EdChat
November 13, 2025 at 1:19 AM
Thanks for all your support — this project has grown far beyond what I imagined when it began. 🙏

🎬 Stay tuned next week for details on the Hollywood or History? Learning Collaborative!

#HollywoodOrHistory #SocialStudies #Education #Podcast #EdChat
November 5, 2025 at 2:48 PM
Plus…
🎧 New podcast episodes and guest appearances
📬 Opportunities for podcasters, radio hosts, or writers to connect (DMs open!)
🍎 Resources for using film in the classroom and social studies education
💡 And updates on my new venture — Hollywood or History? Learning Collaborative
November 5, 2025 at 2:48 PM
Moving forward, these pages will serve as the hub for all things Hollywood or History? including:
🎥 Updates on new books in the series
📝 Calls for book proposals
📚 Info about publications & presentations from contributors
November 5, 2025 at 2:47 PM
First — please keep supporting the pod! 💥
Like, share, subscribe, and review
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horhpodcast.bsky.social
Hollywood or History? Unpack fact vs. fiction in film. Great for teachers, trivia buffs, and history fans. New episodes every other week. Available on Spotify, Apple, and YouTube https://youtube.com...
horhpodcast.bsky.social
November 5, 2025 at 2:47 PM
🎬 What’s Next for Hollywood or History? 🎬
The podcast series may have wrapped up a few weeks ago, but there’s plenty more coming! Here’s what’s ahead for the Hollywood or History? community 👇
November 5, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Took a day off from researching and writing to check out a Buffalo game. Go Bills!
November 3, 2025 at 4:35 AM
What’s next? 🤔
I’ll be sharing updates every Wednesday — from future podcast ideas to new projects. Stay tuned!
#HollywoodOrHistory #EducationPodcast
October 29, 2025 at 6:16 PM
Thanks to @CMUniversity support, we created 11 incredible episodes that’ll live on for teachers + history lovers everywhere.
October 29, 2025 at 6:15 PM
The Hollywood or History Podcast just wrapped its final episode — and we went out with a bang: The Simpsons! 🍩📺
🎥 Watch here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=5c1U...
Final_Teaching Social Studies with The Simpsons | Hollywood or History Ep. 11
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October 29, 2025 at 6:15 PM
🎙️ Bittersweet news — the final episode of Hollywood or History? is out now!

I chat with Dr. Annie Whitlock, Dr. Tim Constant & Kimberly Wregglesworth about using The Simpsons 🟨 to teach social studies — focusing on economics & civics.

🎥 Watch: www.youtube.com/watch?v=5c1U...
Final_Teaching Social Studies with The Simpsons | Hollywood or History Ep. 11
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October 22, 2025 at 10:15 PM
🎬 The final Hollywood or History? podcast episode drops next week! 👀
(Hint: it’s about the longest-running scripted TV show).

In the meantime, check out Cinematic Social Studies (Russell & Waters, 2017) — featuring my Hollywood or History? chapter!

#HollywoodOrHistory #TeachingWithFilm
October 15, 2025 at 8:07 PM
🎬 The 10th episode of the Hollywood or History? Podcast is live! I talk with Dr. Sarah Kaka & award-winning teacher Lucas George about teaching inequality & inequity in history.

Watch here 👉 youtu.be/Y6k_ed8xD-c

#HollywoodOrHistory #Education #HistoryEducation #SocialStudies #Teaching
Teaching Inequality with Hidden Figures | Hollywood or History Ep. 10
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October 8, 2025 at 5:03 PM
When Hollywood or History? host Dr. Scott Roberts isn’t reading, writing, or podcasting about using films effectively in the classroom, he’s busy making holes in one! ⛳️

🏌️‍♂️ First hole-in-one — 10/06/2025 at Red Tail Golf Course!

#HollywoodOrHistory #RedTailGolfCourse #HoleInOne #GolfGoals
October 6, 2025 at 10:12 PM
Big thanks to Dr. Amber Godwin for her review of the Hollywood or History? Cartoon Volume in Teachers College Record! 🙌 Read it here: journals.sagepub.com/pb-assets/cm...

#EdResearch #SocialStudies #HistoryEd
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October 3, 2025 at 7:20 PM
The 2nd-to-last Hollywood or History? podcast episode drops next Wed!

In the meantime, revisit where it all started—my article “Effectively Using Social Studies Textbooks in Historical Inquiry” in Social Studies Research & Practice.

www.proquest.com/docview/3142...
October 1, 2025 at 12:45 PM
🎙️ New Hollywood or History? episode!

Ep. 9 explores how we teach traumatic events in K–12 classrooms.
🔹 Dr. Paul Yoder on the volume’s development
🔹 Dr. Leona Calkins on teaching Hotel Rwanda (2004)

Link can be found here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=TilY...
Teaching Trauma, Genocide & Resilience Through Filmwith Dr. Paul Yoder & Leona Calkins Ep. 9
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September 24, 2025 at 8:25 PM