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The History on Film Podcast

The History on Film Podcast is an award-winning wide-ranging podcast series that looks at the intersections of history, film and media studies, technology, and more. Our goal is to make the educational parts entertaining and the entertaining parts educational. New episodes every Monday morning! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:18

June 2025 Guest Appearances Promo

The History on Film Podcast ·

2025/06/27

We're hitting the road this summer! Hear Ross and Ryan's guest appearances this month on "The Revisionist's Almanac" and "Deep Cuts: the Game"!Listen to our segment on Raiders of the Lost Ark for The Revisionist's Almanac on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever else you get your podcasts!Hear Ryan play Deep Cuts: the Game on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever else you get your podcasts!Thank you again to Andrew and Jeff for including us!Follow the show on Instagram

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1:40:58

In Conclusion...

The History on Film Podcast ·

2025/06/23

Ross and Ryan correct the record one last time as they triumphantly conclude the award-winning first season of The History on Film Podcast. There's also a call for submissions and guests, as well as a sneak peek at season two! And finally, we bring on an expert to answer the defining question of our times- "what the hell is a chicken jockey?"Follow the show on Instagram! @histonfilmpodFollow the show on Bluesky! historyonfilm.bsky.socialFollow the show on Twitter! https://x.com/HistonFilmPodJoin our

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1:41:43

Sith Happens: The Rise and Fall of the Galactic Empire

The History on Film Podcast ·

2025/06/09

Season One of the History on Film Podcast comes to a thrilling conclusion! We talk briefly with Dr. Chris Kempshall, and then spend the rest of the episode speaking with historian and Galactic Civil War veteran Beaumont Kin about their latest book, The Rise and Fall of the Galactic Empire.What lessons can we take from a galaxy far, far away? FURTHER READING:Kempshall, Christopher. Star Wars: The Rise and Fall of the Galactic Empire.FURTHER WATCHING:Any and all Star Wars, but especially "Andor"Follow

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1:48:11

Unreal Estate

The History on Film Podcast ·

2025/06/02

Ross and Ryan are joined by filmmakers Derek Murphy and Mitchell Zemil, creators of the MeansTV documentary series "Preserving Worlds". They discuss the preservation of early, obsolete, or obscure online games, and the communities that are dedicated to their continuation. We look at the challenges of maintaining and documenting these games, why it's so important, pitch a Florida-based social networking game, and much more!FURTHER READING:Bollmer, Grant. Theorizing Digital Cultures.Cohen, Daniel and

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1:43:23

A Guy Walks into a Barricade

The History on Film Podcast ·

2025/05/26

Ross and Ryan finish out Musical May 2025 with 2012's film adaptation of "Les Miserables". They discuss the enduring messages of the film/musical/book, how historians use culture to interrogate the past, and much more. Also, "Andor"!FURTHER READING:Darnton, Robert. The Great Cat Massacre.FURTHER WATCHING:"Les Miserables" (1998)Follow the show on Instagram! @histonfilmpodFollow the show on Bluesky! historyonfilm.bsky.socialJoin our Discord server! https://discord.gg/UeGJfyXvConsider supporting us on

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10:42

Season One Finale Trailer and Episode Preview

The History on Film Podcast ·

2025/05/22

An incoming transmission from Darth Vader himself interrupts the show and our intrepid hosts are forced to make a deal to save their lives - and by enlisting some help, they may just be up to the task!In this trailer, we preview the Season One finale of The History on Film Podcast, which will premier on June 9th, where Ross and Ryan will give an in-universe look at Star Wars history and discuss the history of the Galactic Empire with Dr. Chris Kempshall, author of "Star Wars: The Rise and Fall of

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1:25:16

Earthbound Fantasy

The History on Film Podcast ·

2025/05/19

Ross and Ryan continue Musical May with 1980's "Xanadu"! I'll be honest, this one is less about history and more about good vibes, so enjoy!Follow the show on Instagram! @histonfilmpodFollow the show on Bluesky! historyonfilm.bsky.socialJoin our Discord server! https://discord.gg/UeGJfyXvConsider supporting us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/HOFCastOr email us at historyonfilmpodcast@gmail.com Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:40:24

Auf Wiedersehen, Berlin

The History on Film Podcast ·

2025/05/12

For the second week of Musical May, Ross and Ryan discuss 1972's "Cabaret". They discuss the fragility of interwar Germany and the rise of fascism, the artistic influences on the film, and why this film is painfully relevant still.FURTHER READING:Weitz, Eric. Weimar Germany: Promise and Tragedy.Swett, Pamela. Neighbors and Enemies: The Culture of Radicalism in Berlin, 1929-1933.Isherwood, Christopher. Goodbye to Berlin.FURTHER WATCHING:"Cabaret" (1972)"Don't Be a Sucker" (1946)"Paths of Glory"

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1:37:07

The Other Gangs of New York

The History on Film Podcast ·

2025/05/05

For the first-ever installment of Musical May, Ross and Ryan dig into 1961's "West Side Story"! They look at how the film depicts social anxieties around juvenile delinquency, reflects the Puerto Rican experiences of the Great Migration, and discuss some of the structural components of adapting a musical for the screen.FURTHER READING:Gilbert, James. A Cycle of Outrage: America's Reaction to the Juvenile Delinquent in the 1950s.Tropiano, Steven: Rebels and Chicks: A History of the Hollywood Teen

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1:38

Musical May 2025 Trailer

The History on Film Podcast ·

2025/05/01

Welcome to Musical May 2025! Here is the release schedule for the month:May 5: "West Side Story" (1961)May 12: "Cabaret" (1971)May 19: "Xanadu" (1980)May 26: "Les Miserables" (2012)Follow the show on Instagram! @histonfilmpodFollow the show on Bluesky! historyonfilm.bsky.socialJoin our Discord server! https://discord.gg/UeGJfyXvConsider supporting us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/HOFCastOr email us at historyonfilmpodcast@gmail.com Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See

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1:05:59

Just the Facts with Claudia Calhoun

The History on Film Podcast ·

2025/04/28

Ross talks with Dr. Claudia Calhoun about her recent book, Only the Names Have Been Changed and the history of Dragnet. They cover the show's reception, its multiple iterations, and how it reflected changes to American policing. They also discuss the show's legacy and its outsized role in shaping narratives around tv cops- from "Law and Order" to "Reno 911!".FURTHER READING:Calhoun, Claudia. Only the Names Have Been Changed: Dragnet, the Police Procedural, and Postwar Culture.FURTHER

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1:51:14

Truth or D.A.R.E. with Max Felker-Kantor

The History on Film Podcast ·

2025/04/20

Ross and Ryan are joined by historian Max Felker-Kantor to talk all about anti-drug films and Max's new book on the history of the infamous D.A.R.E. program. Together, they look at how drug abuse awareness programs have changed in America, how they haven't, the role that these films have in shaping our relationships to policing, and which Teenage Mutant Nina Turtle is appropriate for a conversation about not using marijuana.FURTHER READING:Felker-Kantor, Max. DARE to Say No: Policing and the War on

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1:14:11

Media Industry Update with David Moscrop

The History on Film Podcast ·

2025/04/14

Ross and Ryan talk to author and podcast host David Moscrop about a few of his recent articles on the (dismal) state of the media industries. Topics include the dangers of digital "ownership" and the obsolescence of physical media, Netflix slop, what to order at the movie theater concession stand, and the battle over book access on the Internet Archive.FURTHER READING:Digital Ownership and the End of Physical MediaWelcome to the Era of Garbage Film and Television StreamingCopyright Keepers Just

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2:24:08

Office Hours: the Spirits Within

The History on Film Podcast ·

2025/04/07

Ross and Ryan are in office hours this week, discussing the last batch of episodes as well as what is coming up ahead. Ross talks about the production history of 2001's "Final Fantasy: the Spirits Within" and the impact it had on Hollywood despite flopping at the box office. And there's a fun trivia game!We want to hear how you did on the trivia game! Email or post your score on social media with the tag #HoFCast, and we'll send you stickers!Ross: 17/20Ryan: 15/20Make sure to check out our recent

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1:25:49

Making Amends (of the Father) with Stephen Sorrentino

The History on Film Podcast ·

2025/03/31

Ross and Ryan are joined by award-winning actor/director/musician/writer/impressionist Stephen Sorrentino! We talk about his newest project, Amends of the Father, and so much more. Hear about what goes into running a film festival, the current state of independent moviemaking, Mr. Sorrentino's incredible life in the film industry, and so much more.NOTE: There are spoilers for Amends of the Father in the second half of the episode, but there is a clear warning before we get into them. Make sure to

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1:36:49

Men at Work with Paul Klein

The History on Film Podcast ·

2025/03/24

Ross and Ryan are joined by film and media scholar Paul Klein to discuss the 1936 classic, Modern Times. They talk about Chaplin and his politics, the ways in which the film reflects America during the Great Depression, and why the film itself is as relevant as ever.Further Reading:Voltaire. Candide, or Optimism.Eyman, Scott. Charlie Chaplin vs. America: When Art, Sex, and Politics Collided.Further Watching:The Great Dictator (1940)Chaplin (1992)Make sure to check out Ross and Ryan's guest

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1:25:02

Bill Tsutsui, King of the Monsters!

The History on Film Podcast ·

2025/03/17

Ross and Ryan talk with Dr. William Tsutsui, historian, author, and leading expert on all things Godzilla. From the original film's anti-nuclear message to modern classics like "Godzilla Minus One", we cover everything from head to toes about the king of the monsters. Like literally, we talk about why Godzilla's toes are important to the tone of the films.FURTHER READING: Tsutsui, William. Godzilla on my Mind.Tsutsui and Ito, eds. In Godzilla's Footsteps.Tsutsui, William. Japanese Popular Culture

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2:05:05

Monday Morning Pretaped with Stephen Tropiano and...

The History on Film Podcast ·

2025/03/10

Ross and Ryan talk about Saturday Night Live with their guests, Stephen Tropiano and Steven Ginsberg, the authors of The SNL Companion. They cover the show's history, their favorite sketches, the importance of the Muppets in popular culture, and much more!FURTHER READING:Tropiano, Stephen and Steven Ginsberg. The SNL Companion: An Unofficial Guide to the Seasons, Sketches, and Stars of Saturday Night Live.FURTHER WATCHING:Saturday Night (2024)We mention a LOT of Sketches in this episode, so go check

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1:30:01

Knight Moves with Robert Houghton

The History on Film Podcast ·

2025/03/03

Ross and Ryan are joined by Dr. Robert Houghton to talk about his new book The Middle Ages in Computer Games. They discuss the ways in which game design and mechanics reinforce historical inaccuracy, the dynamics of the church and religion in gaming, and the value of debating who would win in a fight between historical figures.FURTHER READING:Houghton, Robert. The Middle Ages in Computer Games.FURTHER PLAYING:ReignsBaldur's Gate 3Crusader Kings 3Follow the show on Instagram! @histonfilmpodOr email

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1:37:35

Flying High with David Schroeder

The History on Film Podcast ·

2025/02/24

Ross and Ryan are joined by David Schroeder, military aviation historian and host of the YouTube channel "The Cold War". They look at four movies to trace the history of aerial combat in the twentieth century, as well as the increasing involvement of the military in filmmaking.FURTHER READING:de Seversky, Alexander. Victory Through Air Power. 1942.Meilinger, Phillip. Bomber: The Formation and Early Years of Strategic Air Command. 2012.FURTHER WATCHING:Watch The Cold War on YouTube

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