Hollywood or History Podcast
🎙️ Hollywood or History Hosted by Dr. Scott Roberts Hollywood 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.
Episodes
Jul 2, 2025
Jul 2, 2025
54 min
In Episode 3 of Hollywood or History?, Dr. Scott Roberts and guest Dr. Nancy Sardone explore how the Disney film Pocahontas can be used to foster critical thinking about early U.S. history. Learn how C3-aligned lesson plans help students analyze historical accuracy and deepen inquiry in the social studies classroom.🎧 Guide + book: [links below]
📄 Download the episode’s free show notes here:[link to the guide]
📚 Learn more about the Hollywood or History? book series:[link to the book series]
Jun 18, 2025
Jun 18, 2025
57 min
🎬 Dr. Scott Roberts chats with Dr. Tom Malewitz & Adam Zoeller about using Groundhog Day to explore world religions in the classroom.📄 Show Notes: [Show Notes Here]
📘 Book Info: [Get the Book HERE]
Jun 4, 2025
Jun 4, 2025
37 min
🎬 Dr. Scott Roberts introduces Hollywood or History?—a teaching strategy using film to inspire historical inquiry.📄 Follow-Along Guide: [SHOW NOTES]📘 Book Series: [Get the books HERE]