The History on Film Podcast

Ross Lennon

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.

  1. Mr. Beatty Goes to Washington with Chris Bell

    1D AGO

    Mr. Beatty Goes to Washington with Chris Bell

    Ross is joined by returning guest and HoFCast senior political correspondent Chris Bell to talk about 1998's "Bulworth". They look at how the film represents the challenges of advancing left politics during the End of History, Beatty's reputation as both a filmmaker and an activist, and how a movie about a rapping senator was able to navigate topics like healthcare reform, neoliberal austerity, and the "Sistah Souljah Moment". All this plus a brief history of the "Dick Tracy" sequels, a very special episode of "Diagnosis: Murder", and Ross delivers a heartfelt message to former president Barack Obama. Make sure to check out MeansTV! Use promo code CHRISBELL to get 10% off! FURTHER READING: Young, Kevin, Michael Schwartz, and Tarun Kumar Banerjee. Levers of Power: How the 1% Rules and What the 99% Can Do About It. Herman, Edward and Noam Chomsky. Manufacturing Consent: The Political Economy of the Mass Media. Zinn, Howard. A People's History of the United States. Harvey, David. A Brief History of Neoliberalism. Lenin, Vladimir. State and Revolution. Cobb Jr., Charles E. This Nonviolent Stuff'll Get You Killed: How Guns Made the Civil Rights Movement Possible. Parenti, Michael. Inventing Reality. FURTHER WATCHING: "Network" (1976) "The Boondocks" "Mussolini: Son of the Century" "WTO 99" (2025) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 48m
  2. Fools RUSH In

    SEASON 2, EPISODE 2,112 TRAILER

    Fools RUSH In

    Check out my guest appearance on the Pop Culture Basement podcast! FURTHER WATCHING: “RUSH: Beyond the Lighted Stage” (2010) SONGS TO CHECK OUT FOR PEOPLE ONLY FAMILIAR WITH “TOM SAWYER” AND “LIMELIGHT”: “By-Tor and the Snow Dog” (Fly By Night, 1975) “Witch Hunt” (Moving Pictures, 1981) “Time Stand Still” (Hold Your Fire, 1987) “Lock and Key” (Hold Your Fire, 1987) “Nobody’s Hero” (Counterparts, 1993) “Far Cry” (Snakes & Arrows, 2007) BANDS YOU MIGHT ALSO LIKE: Steely Dan Blue Oyster Cult Dream Theater Primus Riverside Porcupine Tree Muse Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1 min
  3. A Matter of Time with Tiffany Knoell

    MAR 2

    A Matter of Time with Tiffany Knoell

    Ross is joined by Dr. Tiffany Knoell to discuss analyzing and teaching time travel on film! They discuss how perceptions of the past and future reflect the present, how and why the "rules" of time travel matter, and much more! This episode was previously recorded tomorrow. FURTHER READING: Ni Fhlainn, Sorcha. ‘There’s Something Very Familiar About All This’: Time Machines, Cultural Tangents, and Mastering Time in H.G. Wells’s The Time Machine and the Back to the Future trilogy. Benjamin, Walter. The Work of Art in the Age of Mechanical Reproduction. Adorno, Theodor and Max Horkheimer. The Culture Industry: Enlightenment as Mass Deception. FURTHER WATCHING: "Army of Darkness" "Futurama" "Star Trek: First Contact" "Time and Again" CHECK OUT: "Silent Film Fridays" on Stream.place! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    58 min
  4. Breaking Kayfabe

    FEB 23

    Breaking Kayfabe

    Ross squares off against the tag team of Drs. Christopher Olson and Carrie-Lynn Reinhard as they talk professional wrestling studies! They talk about wrestling as performance art, the influence it has had on cultural production and the broader entertainment industry, the boundaries of kayfabe, and much more! Ross proposes a new use case for generative AI. FURTHER READING: Johnson, Daniel Warren. Do a Powerbomb. FURTHER WATCHING: The Wrestler (2008) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 15m
  5. That 70s Class with Landon Palmer

    FEB 16

    That 70s Class with Landon Palmer

    Ross speaks with Dr. Landon Palmer about teaching 70s Hollywood Cinema! They discuss the major trends and changes to the film industry in this period, presenting these films to younger audiences, how culture perpetuates through generations, and much more! FURTHER READING: Alsop, Elizabeth. Elaine May. Henderson, Odie. Black Caesars and Foxy Cleopatras: A History of Blaxploitation Cinema. Nystrom, Derek. Hard Hats, Rednecks, and Macho Men: Class in 1970s American Cinema Tarantino, Quentin. Cinema Speculation. FURTHER WATCHING: "Is That Black Enough For You?!" "Shampoo" "The Wiz" "What's Up, Doc?" Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 19m
  6. Hip Hop Historians

    FEB 9

    Hip Hop Historians

    Ross is joined by Dr. Sage Gray, and Tim Fielder, the co-creators of The Graphic History of Hip Hop! They discuss the process behind producing graphic histories, the cultural and political evolution of hip hop, as well as approaches to teaching the multifaceted history of music to younger generations. All the mutual aid organizations mentioned in the episode can be found below. FURTHER READING: "Dearly Beloved" The Graphic History of Hip Hop. FURTHER WATCHING: Style Wars (1982) House Party (1990) Sankofa (1993) Tupac: Resurrection (2003) FURTHER LISTENING: Mos Def & Talib Kweli Are Black Star (1998) The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill (1999) AID GROUPS: Halle Q Brown Community Center Rise and Remember Reconnect Rondo Pilgrim Baptist Church Prepare and Prosper Pay Attention! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 49m
  7. QB Draw with Dave Rappoccio

    FEB 2

    QB Draw with Dave Rappoccio

    Ross is joined by webcomic artist David Rapoccio to discuss NFL fandom, trends in sports culture, and the Super Bowl! It's got a little bit of everything- fandom studies, predictions and analysis, why the commercials aren't good anymore, Carl from Aqua Teen Hunger Force, and a game! And if you aren't a football fan, we tell you what to talk about so you can join in on the fun. FURTHER READING: Nanni, Ryan. The New Cats Turn 20. TheDrawPlay.com! FURTHER WATCHING: The Super Bowl! "Lisa the Greek" "Bart Starr" "Sunday, Cruddy Sunday" Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 4m
  8. Missing Inaction with Benjamin Railton

    JAN 26

    Missing Inaction with Benjamin Railton

    Ross is joined by professor of American Studies Dr. Benjamin Railton, author of and co-creator of Black and White and Read All Over. Together, they do a deep-dive on a relatively-obscure episode of The X-Files, "Unrequited", which looks at the contested legacy, cultural impact, and unresolved trauma of the Vietnam War and the POW/MIA movement. You don't have to be an X-Files fan to listen to this episode, but it does help if you remember what Ross Perot's 1992 campaign song was. FURTHER READING: Perlstein, Rick. The Enduring Cult of the Vietnam "Missing in Action". Lembcke, Jerry. The Spitting Image:Myth, Memory, and the Legacy of Vietnam. FURTHER WATCHING: Uncommon Valor (1983) Missing in Action (1984) Rambo: First Blood, Part II (1985) Platoon (1986) Full Metal Jacket (1987) Born on the Fourth of July (1989) Casualties of War (1989) AND CHECK OUT: Black and White and Read All Over! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 24m
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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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