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As we bid a fond farewell to a close friend and colleague, please enjoy this collection of fun moments from the HoFCast Archives.
SEGMENTS:
Biopic Mailbag Question: 3:50
Cartoon Music Trivia: 13:35
Christmas Movie Trivia: 38:00
Stranger Things Prediction: 51:16
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Ross is joined by Dr. Vaughn Joy to discuss how the Cold War and McCarthyism reshaped the American concept of Christmas. Dr. Joy's new book, Selling Out Santa: Christmas Films in the Age of McCarthy looks at how Hollywood depictions of the holidays changed to reflect the pressures of domestic containment.
FURTHER READING:
Joy, Vaughn. Selling Out Santa: Christmas Films in the Age of McCarthy.
Black and White and Read All Over
FURTHER WATCHING:
It's a Wonderful Life (1946)
Klaus (2019)
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Ross is joined by returning guest Paul T Klein to talk about Bond, James Bond- specifically the 1995 franchise revival film, "GoldenEye". They talk about how the film engages with the End of History moment, reinventing Bond for the 90s, as well as the tremendous impact the N64 adaptation had on gaming. Ross celebrates the career of Joe Don Baker.
FURTHER READING:
Chapman, James. "License to Thrill: A Cultural History of the James Bond Films"
Knoor, Alyse. "GoldenEye 007"
FURTHER WATCHING:
"GoldenEra"
AND CHECK OUT MORE OF PAUL KLEIN'S WORK AT:
howtoreadmovies.com
Cold War Cinema podcast
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Ross is joined by Drs. Bethan Jones and Diane Rodgers to discuss the first of a multi-part series on "THE X-FILES". They discuss the show's history, its influence on popular culture and politics, how it helped shape fandom on the early internet, and more!
FURTHER READING:
Fenwick, James and Diane A. Rodgers, Eds. The Legacy of The X-Files.
Jones, Bethan. The Truth is Still Out There: Thirty Years of The X-Files.
FURTHER WATCHING:
"The X-Files": "Pilot" (S1E1)
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Ross is joined by the one and only Brian David-Marshall to discuss the history and fandom of Magic: the Gathering! The world's first trading card game, Magic has had a profound influence on gaming and popular culture, and BDM has had a profound influence on Magic. They also talk holiday cookie recipes, life imitating art, and the early history of online social networking.
FYI: This is part of an ongoing series of interviews I'm doing for a project, so if you are interested in hearing any more of these, let me know!
FURTHER READING:
Wakefield, Jamie. Quest for the Pro Tour, Secret Force: Quest for the Pro Tour 2, Tournament Reports.
Adams, Tyrone and Stephen A. Smith. Electronic Tribes.
Jenkins, Henry. Textual Poachers: Television Fans and Participatory Culture.
The Routledge Companion to Media Fandom.
FURTHER WATCHING:
"Igniting the Spark" (2025)
FURTHER GAMING:
Magic: the Gathering
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Ross is joined by music journalist Chris DeVille to discuss his new book, Such Great Heights. They look at how the indie music boom of the early 2000s reflected larger changes in media consumption, as well as the influence of the internet and early social media. Also in this episode: an introduction to the history of technology, Rory Gilmore's taste in music, a scholarly approach to MySpace, the drama of getting RUSH tickets in 2025, and much more!
FURTHER READING:
DeVille, Chris. Such Great Heights:.
FURTHER WATCHING:
"Scott Pilgrim vs. The World"
"Scott Pilgrim Takes Off"
"The O.C."
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Ross is joined by Alan Siegel, senior staff writer at The Ringer and author of Stupid TV, Be More Funny: How the Golden Era of The Simpsons Changed Television -and America- Forever. They discuss the show's early success, influences, production, its place in the culture wars of the early 90s, and much more! Ross and Alan also share their thoughts on "The Naked Gun" (2025) and the "King of the Hill" revival.
FURTHER READING:
Siegel, Alan. Stupid TV, Be More Funny: How the Golden Era of The Simpsons Changed Television -and America- Forever
FURTHER WATCHING:
"The Simpsons"
Alan's pick: "Mr. Plow"
Ross's picks: "The Springfield Files", "Itchy and Scratchy and Poochie"
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Ross talks to writer and historian A. Brad Schwartz about the showdown between Senator Joseph McCarthy and broadcaster Edward R. Murrow as depicted in "Good Night and Good Luck", both on screen and stage. They discuss domestic containment, the evolution of broadcast news, and much more!
FURTHER READING:
Cloud, Stanley and Lynne Olson. The Murrow Boys: Pioneers on the Front Lines of Broadcast Journalism.
Oshinsky, David. A Conspiracy so Immense: The World of Joe McCarthy.
Griffith, Robert. The Politics of Fear: Joseph R. McCarthy and the Senate.
Schwartz, Brad. Why We Never Got a "Murrow Moment" with Trump.
Schwartz, Brad. The Media Spawned McCarthyism. Now History Is Repeating Itself.
FURTHER WATCHING:
"Good Night and Good Luck"
"The Manchurian Candidate" (1962)
"Star Trek: the Next Generation", S4E21 "The Drumhead"
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Ross talks to Dr. Sarah Juliet Lauro about her book The Transatlantic Zombie: Slavery, Rebellion, and Living Death. They discuss where the zombie comes from, what it has represented historically, and how and why it continues to resonate. Happy Halloween!
FURTHER READING:
Lauro, Sarah Juliet. The Transatlantic Zombie: Slavery, Rebellion, and Living Death.
FURTHER WATCHING:
"Shaun of the Dead"
"Atlantics"
"Plan Nine from Outer Space"
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Ross and Ryan are joined by returning guest Dr. Christopher Olson to talk about the career of filmmaker Charles Band! They discuss the director's filmography, his methods, and his influences. They also talk about the style and legacy of indie film-making in the era of home video.
And make sure to check out our previous episode with Chris, all about his book on "Mystery Science Theater 3000"!
Season 1, Episode 13: "Play MSTie for Me with Matt Foy and Christopher Olson"
And our episode on how the VHS changed the film industry!
Season 1, Episode 7: "Make it a Blockbuster Night with Frederick Wasser"
FURTHER READING:
Band, Charles. Confessions of a Puppetmaster: A Hollywood Memoir of Ghouls, Guts, and Gonzo Filmmaking.
FURTHER WATCHING:
Chris: "The Texas Chainsaw Massacre", "Trancers", "The Primevals"
Ryan: "Pink Flamingos", "Cannibal Women in the Avocado Jungle of Death"
Ross: "Groom Lake"
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And now for something completely different. Ross and Ryan are joined by Dr. Jeffrey Weinstock to discuss the cultural history of famed British comedy troupe Monty Python. They discuss the group's influences and output, English absurdist comedy, fandom as a language, and much more.
FURTHER READING:
Weinstock, Jeffrey (ed. with Kate Egan). And Now for Something Completely Different: Critical Approaches to Monty Python.
FURTHER WATCHING:
The works of Monty Python!
BONUS:
Check out a recent segment Dr. Weinstock did with CBS on Rocky Horror!
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Ross and Ryan are joined by friend of the show David Morton to talk with Chris Morgan about 90s Nickelodeon and his book "The Nickelodeon '90s: Cartoons, Game Shows, and a Whole Bunch of Slime". They discuss the origins of the network, cable network fandom, and how and why the network changed. They also discuss some of the shows from that era, and how they informed the network's sensibilities.
Let us know which shows were your favorites! Email Historyonfilmpodcast@gmail.com!
FURTHER READING:
Morgan, Chris. The Nickelodeon '90s: Cartoons, Game Shows, and a Whole Bunch of Slime.
FURTHER WATCHING:
"The Orange Years"
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Ross and Ryan speak with media historian Dr. Josh Shepperd about the founding of American public broadcasting and his book, Shadow of the New Deal: The Victory of Public Broadcasting. They look at how and why public media came to be, the value it has today, and why it is so important to protect.
FURTHER READING:
Shepperd, Josh. Shadow of the New Deal: The Victory of Public Broadcasting.
CALL TO ACTION:
Support your local public media!
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Ross and Ryan kick off the start of season 2 by welcoming on The Feral Historian! They discuss three iconic films oriented around "the end of history", how and why that concept came into being, and its legacy. Unfortunately, Ross had to leave this one early, but not before making some truly terrible jokes. We're back, y'all!
FURTHER READING:
Hoel, Erik. We Can't Imagine an "End of History" in Sci-Fi Anymore
FURTHER WATCHING:
The Feral Historian on YouTube!
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Season 2 kicks off on September 22nd!
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Ross and Ryan celebrate summer break with an ALL-TIME great summertime, chill out, hang out, good vibes movie- "That Thing You Do!" (1996). They discuss making fake songs sound real, the movie's legacy as a millennial touchstone, the relationship between the music and film industries in the 1950s and 60s, Ross's love of rom-coms, and much more! Plus, HoFCast listeners share their thoughts on the film- and you can too! Whether you're watching it for the first time or the hundredth, let us know what you think of the movie, and we will share it on a future episode! We plan to do this for select episodes in season 2 as well, so make sure to follow us on social media to know what else we are working on! Happy summer!
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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!
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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?"
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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"
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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 Roy Rosenzweig. Digital History: A Guide to Gathering, Preserving, and Presenting the Past on the Web.
FURTHER WATCHING:
"Preserving Worlds" on MeansTV
ALSO CHECK OUT:
The Roy Rosenzweig Center for History and New Media!
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