NEW EPISODE ALERT! This week on the AWARD-WINNING #HoFCast, @alansiegella.bsky.social comes on to honor America's non-prehistoric cartoon family- The Simpsons! The production, the fandoms, the controversies- PLUS "Naked Gun" (2025) and "King of the Hill" revival reviews!
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Season 2, Episode 8 Mini Trailer- "Eye on Springfield" with Alan Siegel
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November 10, 2025 at 12:00 PM
NEW EPISODE ALERT! This week on the AWARD-WINNING #HoFCast, @alansiegella.bsky.social comes on to honor America's non-prehistoric cartoon family- The Simpsons! The production, the fandoms, the controversies- PLUS "Naked Gun" (2025) and "King of the Hill" revival reviews!
youtu.be/f9NtJB-Mg_w?...
youtu.be/f9NtJB-Mg_w?...
Seems like people are really enjoying yesterday's episode with @mattalt.bsky.social all about 90s anime in America! Make sure to check it out, and tell us what YOUR favorite anime is from this era, and tag it with #HoFCast! I'm sticking with "Oh! My Goddess". shows.acast.com/the-history-...
Anime Part 2: Pure Invention with Matt Alt | The History on Film Podcast
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February 18, 2025 at 4:58 PM
Seems like people are really enjoying yesterday's episode with @mattalt.bsky.social all about 90s anime in America! Make sure to check it out, and tell us what YOUR favorite anime is from this era, and tag it with #HoFCast! I'm sticking with "Oh! My Goddess". shows.acast.com/the-history-...
How will YOU score in this week's classic cartoon trivia game? Segment starts at ~1:11:00, but listen to the entire episode to hear about our recent shows, the production history of "Final Fantasy: the Spirits Within", and more! #HoFCast shows.acast.com/the-history-...
April 8, 2025 at 1:38 AM
How will YOU score in this week's classic cartoon trivia game? Segment starts at ~1:11:00, but listen to the entire episode to hear about our recent shows, the production history of "Final Fantasy: the Spirits Within", and more! #HoFCast shows.acast.com/the-history-...
Weekend reminder to check out this week's #HoFCast with @davidmoscrop.com about why you should be buying more DVDs and not feel bad about it. And don't forget that our next episode all about DARE and anti-drug PSAs comes out tomorrow (for no particular reason😉)
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shows.acast.com/the-history-...
Media Industry Update with David Moscrop | The History on Film Podcast
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April 20, 2025 at 12:42 AM
Weekend reminder to check out this week's #HoFCast with @davidmoscrop.com about why you should be buying more DVDs and not feel bad about it. And don't forget that our next episode all about DARE and anti-drug PSAs comes out tomorrow (for no particular reason😉)
shows.acast.com/the-history-...
shows.acast.com/the-history-...
Don't forget to check out this week's new episode of #HoFCast featuring our incredible guest, @ptklein.com, and our visit to the Pop Culture Basement with @mikejamison.bsky.social!
Come back next week for a GREAT talk with the amazing @stephensorrentino.bsky.social!
shows.acast.com/the-history-...
Come back next week for a GREAT talk with the amazing @stephensorrentino.bsky.social!
shows.acast.com/the-history-...
Men at Work with Paul Klein | The History on Film Podcast
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March 25, 2025 at 1:49 PM
Don't forget to check out this week's new episode of #HoFCast featuring our incredible guest, @ptklein.com, and our visit to the Pop Culture Basement with @mikejamison.bsky.social!
Come back next week for a GREAT talk with the amazing @stephensorrentino.bsky.social!
shows.acast.com/the-history-...
Come back next week for a GREAT talk with the amazing @stephensorrentino.bsky.social!
shows.acast.com/the-history-...
I forgot to mention that we are recording another #HoFCast Office Hours tomorrow! If you have a question, comment, or just want to hear us read your name on the air, drop us a line here or to historyonfilmpodcast@gmail!
March 25, 2025 at 10:57 PM
I forgot to mention that we are recording another #HoFCast Office Hours tomorrow! If you have a question, comment, or just want to hear us read your name on the air, drop us a line here or to historyonfilmpodcast@gmail!
Currently editing episodes on "Reds", George W. Bush, and "Mystery Science Theater 3000", as well as writing outlines for four other ones. And our first ever #HoFCast Christmas Special is coming soon!
December 11, 2024 at 3:39 PM
Currently editing episodes on "Reds", George W. Bush, and "Mystery Science Theater 3000", as well as writing outlines for four other ones. And our first ever #HoFCast Christmas Special is coming soon!
NEW EPISODE ALERT: We bring @joshshepperd.bsky.social on #HoFCast to talk about the history of public media in America. We look at the ways that regulation and commerce shaped public discourse, and also ask about the Browns QB situation. shows.acast.com/the-history-...
Shadow of the New Deal with Josh Shepperd | The History on Film Podcast
American Public Broadcasting
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September 29, 2025 at 10:59 AM
NEW EPISODE ALERT: We bring @joshshepperd.bsky.social on #HoFCast to talk about the history of public media in America. We look at the ways that regulation and commerce shaped public discourse, and also ask about the Browns QB situation. shows.acast.com/the-history-...
Coming this month on #HoFCast:
@abradschwartz.bsky.social,
@alansiegella.bsky.social,
@chrisdeville.bsky.social,
and @bdm.bsky.social!
And hey, Monday is our 1 year anniversary!
@abradschwartz.bsky.social,
@alansiegella.bsky.social,
@chrisdeville.bsky.social,
and @bdm.bsky.social!
And hey, Monday is our 1 year anniversary!
November 2, 2025 at 12:38 AM
Coming this month on #HoFCast:
@abradschwartz.bsky.social,
@alansiegella.bsky.social,
@chrisdeville.bsky.social,
and @bdm.bsky.social!
And hey, Monday is our 1 year anniversary!
@abradschwartz.bsky.social,
@alansiegella.bsky.social,
@chrisdeville.bsky.social,
and @bdm.bsky.social!
And hey, Monday is our 1 year anniversary!
We are closing in on 1000 total #HoFCast downloads! Thanks to everyone who has listened to the show already and especially to all of our fantastic guests! If you haven't already, please check us out! shows.acast.com/the-history-...
The History on Film Podcast
History, Media Studies, and More
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March 12, 2025 at 5:48 PM
We are closing in on 1000 total #HoFCast downloads! Thanks to everyone who has listened to the show already and especially to all of our fantastic guests! If you haven't already, please check us out! shows.acast.com/the-history-...
NEW EPISODE ALERT: #HoFCast season one comes to a thrilling conclusion! We discuss the rise and fall of the galactic empire with @chriskempshall.bsky.social and historical lessons from the galaxy far, far away! Available wherever you get your podcasts!
shows.acast.com/the-history-...
shows.acast.com/the-history-...
Sith Happens: The Rise and Fall of the Galactic Empire | The History on Film Podcast
Star Wars
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June 9, 2025 at 1:23 PM
NEW EPISODE ALERT: #HoFCast season one comes to a thrilling conclusion! We discuss the rise and fall of the galactic empire with @chriskempshall.bsky.social and historical lessons from the galaxy far, far away! Available wherever you get your podcasts!
shows.acast.com/the-history-...
shows.acast.com/the-history-...
Midweek reminder to check out this week's triumphant return of the AWARD-WINNING #HoFCast, where we do a super-size episode on the End of History on film. We cover Star Trek VI, Gattaca, and Children of Men, with plenty more to come every Monday morning! shows.acast.com/the-history-...
The End of History on Film Podcast, Part 1 with The Feral Historian | The History on Film Podcast
"Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country", "Gattaca", "Children of Men"
shows.acast.com
September 25, 2025 at 12:40 AM
Midweek reminder to check out this week's triumphant return of the AWARD-WINNING #HoFCast, where we do a super-size episode on the End of History on film. We cover Star Trek VI, Gattaca, and Children of Men, with plenty more to come every Monday morning! shows.acast.com/the-history-...
Midweek reminder to check out our excellent #HoFCast episode with Dr. Claudia Calhoun all about "Dragnet", policing on film, and early TV history. shows.acast.com/the-history-...
Just the Facts with Claudia Calhoun | The History on Film Podcast
DRAGNET
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May 1, 2025 at 2:52 PM
Midweek reminder to check out our excellent #HoFCast episode with Dr. Claudia Calhoun all about "Dragnet", policing on film, and early TV history. shows.acast.com/the-history-...
Don't forget to check out yesterday's great episode with @dabnet.bsky.social all about his book The American Robot! Next week, the first ever #HoFCast Christmas Special. 🎄
December 17, 2024 at 4:28 PM
Don't forget to check out yesterday's great episode with @dabnet.bsky.social all about his book The American Robot! Next week, the first ever #HoFCast Christmas Special. 🎄
Our final three episodes of #HoFCast season one are locked and loaded and ready to go! Next week we finish off Musical May with "Les Miserables" (2012), then we talk to the creators of "Preserving Worlds" (available NOW on @means.tv!), and then we finish with @chriskempshall.bsky.social!
May 23, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Our final three episodes of #HoFCast season one are locked and loaded and ready to go! Next week we finish off Musical May with "Les Miserables" (2012), then we talk to the creators of "Preserving Worlds" (available NOW on @means.tv!), and then we finish with @chriskempshall.bsky.social!
Good news everyone! Season 2 kicks off in less than a month, and it is going to be HUGE. Some of this season's themes include:
*"The End of History"
*Fandom Studies and the early Internet
*Teaching with "The X-Files"
All this and so much more, coming 9/22! #HoFCast
shows.acast.com/the-history-...
*"The End of History"
*Fandom Studies and the early Internet
*Teaching with "The X-Files"
All this and so much more, coming 9/22! #HoFCast
shows.acast.com/the-history-...
Season 2 Trailer | The History on Film Podcast
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August 25, 2025 at 12:34 PM
Good news everyone! Season 2 kicks off in less than a month, and it is going to be HUGE. Some of this season's themes include:
*"The End of History"
*Fandom Studies and the early Internet
*Teaching with "The X-Files"
All this and so much more, coming 9/22! #HoFCast
shows.acast.com/the-history-...
*"The End of History"
*Fandom Studies and the early Internet
*Teaching with "The X-Files"
All this and so much more, coming 9/22! #HoFCast
shows.acast.com/the-history-...
Doing some housekeeping ahead of season two, including some changes to our Patreon. It's really just for helping offset hosting costs, but if you do sign up, you'll get free stickers, early episodes, and (eventually) bonus content!
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www.patreon.com/HOFCast
Get more from The History on Film Podcast on Patreon
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August 25, 2025 at 11:56 PM
Doing some housekeeping ahead of season two, including some changes to our Patreon. It's really just for helping offset hosting costs, but if you do sign up, you'll get free stickers, early episodes, and (eventually) bonus content!
www.patreon.com/HOFCast
www.patreon.com/HOFCast
Don't forget to check out this week's episode of the AWARD-WINNING #HoFCast all about the showdown of McCarthy v. Murrow and Clooney's "Good Night and Good Luck" (both versions!).
Then, come back next week to hear @alansiegella.bsky.social talk about The Simpsons!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=mwvO...
Then, come back next week to hear @alansiegella.bsky.social talk about The Simpsons!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=mwvO...
Season 2, Episode 7 Mini Trailer- "McCarthy v. Murrow" with Brad Schwartz
YouTube video by History on Film Podcast
www.youtube.com
November 4, 2025 at 2:55 PM
Don't forget to check out this week's episode of the AWARD-WINNING #HoFCast all about the showdown of McCarthy v. Murrow and Clooney's "Good Night and Good Luck" (both versions!).
Then, come back next week to hear @alansiegella.bsky.social talk about The Simpsons!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=mwvO...
Then, come back next week to hear @alansiegella.bsky.social talk about The Simpsons!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=mwvO...
Reminder to check out today's brand new episode of #HoFCast with our incredible guest, @ptklein.com! We cover the important topics, like whether Ernest and The Tramp are the same character. We had so much fun, and we can't wait to have Paul back on to talk Goldeneye! shows.acast.com/the-history-...
Men at Work with Paul Klein | The History on Film Podcast
shows.acast.com
March 25, 2025 at 12:53 AM
Reminder to check out today's brand new episode of #HoFCast with our incredible guest, @ptklein.com! We cover the important topics, like whether Ernest and The Tramp are the same character. We had so much fun, and we can't wait to have Paul back on to talk Goldeneye! shows.acast.com/the-history-...
Midweek reminder to check out this week's #HoFCast all about 90s Nickelodeon! We look at what that unique era of kid's programming tells us about cable TV and fandom, studio production trends, and more! We also debate whether "Doug" is good. Available everywhere now!
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shows.acast.com/the-history-...
Chris Morgan Explains It All | The History on Film Podcast
90s Nickelodeon
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October 9, 2025 at 3:58 PM
Midweek reminder to check out this week's #HoFCast all about 90s Nickelodeon! We look at what that unique era of kid's programming tells us about cable TV and fandom, studio production trends, and more! We also debate whether "Doug" is good. Available everywhere now!
shows.acast.com/the-history-...
shows.acast.com/the-history-...
NEW EPISODE ALERT! Spooky season #HoFCast continues, as our pal Chris Olson returns to talk about the career of Charles Band, indie filmmaking, VHS culture, and more! This is a fun one, even if you are a scaredy-cat when it comes to horror movies (like one of us) 🙀 www.youtube.com/watch?v=29Z-...
Season 2, Episode 5 Mini Trailer- Full Moon Rising" with Christopher Olson
YouTube video by History on Film Podcast
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October 20, 2025 at 10:14 AM
NEW EPISODE ALERT! Spooky season #HoFCast continues, as our pal Chris Olson returns to talk about the career of Charles Band, indie filmmaking, VHS culture, and more! This is a fun one, even if you are a scaredy-cat when it comes to horror movies (like one of us) 🙀 www.youtube.com/watch?v=29Z-...
Hey everyone! We are doing our big SNL50 special and we want to hear from you! Reply with your favorite sketch and the tag #HoFCast or send a short audio recording about your favorite sketch and why to HistoryonFilmPodcast@gmail and we'll include it in the episode!
February 21, 2025 at 7:11 PM
Hey everyone! We are doing our big SNL50 special and we want to hear from you! Reply with your favorite sketch and the tag #HoFCast or send a short audio recording about your favorite sketch and why to HistoryonFilmPodcast@gmail and we'll include it in the episode!
Don't forget to check out today's brand new episode of #HoFCast all about Monty Python! Mini-trailer below, but you can find this week's episode (as well as our entire archive) ad-free on the podcast app of your choice!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=4o9e...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=4o9e...
Season 2, Episode 4 Mini Trailer- "Jeffery Weinstock's Flying Circus" with Jeffery Weinstock
YouTube video by History on Film Podcast
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October 13, 2025 at 6:43 PM
Don't forget to check out today's brand new episode of #HoFCast all about Monty Python! Mini-trailer below, but you can find this week's episode (as well as our entire archive) ad-free on the podcast app of your choice!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=4o9e...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=4o9e...
Come for the discussion about Max Fleischer and his pioneering work in animation, stay for bold truths like that Betty Boop was actually goth. #HoFCast
NEW EPISODE ALERT! Ross and Ryan are joined by the team from @fleischertoons.bsky.social and returning champion David Morton to talk all about the fabulous work of Fleischer Studios. Embrace the "boop boop be-doop" mindset and listen now!
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shows.acast.com/the-history-...
Out of the Inkwell with Fabulous Fleischer Cartoons Restored | The History on Film Podcast
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December 9, 2024 at 4:10 PM
Come for the discussion about Max Fleischer and his pioneering work in animation, stay for bold truths like that Betty Boop was actually goth. #HoFCast
NEW EPISODE ALERT! Ross and Ryan talk to @mattalt.bsky.social all about anime in America in the 90s and early 2000s! Pokemon as a mixed-media phenomenon, why Gundam Wing soared in the US when it crashed in Japan, and more! We close with a dramatic reading. #HoFCast shows.acast.com/the-history-...
Anime Part 2: Pure Invention with Matt Alt | The History on Film Podcast
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February 17, 2025 at 1:25 PM
NEW EPISODE ALERT! Ross and Ryan talk to @mattalt.bsky.social all about anime in America in the 90s and early 2000s! Pokemon as a mixed-media phenomenon, why Gundam Wing soared in the US when it crashed in Japan, and more! We close with a dramatic reading. #HoFCast shows.acast.com/the-history-...