Season 2
The One with the Great Return
The One with Fandom
The One with the Swifties
The One with AI
The One with Video Games
The One with Legacy Media
The One with Narratives and Literature
The One with Disney
Season 3
The One with Rivalry
On this episode of Entertainment Education: The Podcast - The One the Great Return, we welcome back Entertainment Education: The Podcast for season two! We’re starting off this great season talking about social media, and the art of ghost stories. Communication began with an oral culture, and although mediated today, ghost stories and narration are still effective tools in the classroom. Grab your popcorn, blanket, and smore, and welcome my guests, Assistant Professor of Communication & Honors Program Director Ines Petrovic Garcia and Associate Professor of Communication Sheri Waltz from Vol State Community College.
On this episode of Entertainment Education: TP The One with Fandom, we explore the intersections of fandom, storytelling, and informal learning in educational spaces. Whether you’re a fan of sports, Disney, Marvel, or any other community, creating a nostalgic moment could create a valuable learning experience within that fandom. Returning to the guest chair this episode is Dr. Cody Havard, host of Being a Fan of Disney The Podcast and Professor of Sports Commerce at the University of Memphis. Join us as we take the journey into fandom and nostalgia.
On this episode of Entertainment Education: The Podcast - The One with the Swifties, look what you made me do! I knew you fans were trouble when you walked in. EE: The Podcast is being invaded by Swifties and there’s no Bad Blood. We have a Love Story of a conversation about how TS can help teach in the classroom and create social change in a Fornight. Grab your favorite album, best friend, and lets go on tour, and welcome my guests, Associate faculty and TedX Faculty Advisor at Mt. San Jacinto College, Candace Saunder Grewe and Chair & Associate Professor of English and a Taylor Swift Course, Jamie Gorczyca from Vol State Community College.
On this episode of Entertainment Education: The Podcast - The One with AI In the Classroom, Chat GPT is not running this episode, but the roundtable of guests joining me are! Tracy Schorle, College Professor and VP of industry, Debra Brandt, K12 and College Educator, Brittany Clark, College Professor, Amanda Czuprynski, College Professor & PhD Student, and Sarah Ivy Carson, Return Adult College Student. We have a roundtable discussion in this episode on how AI has not only changed the classroom, but the world. Join us as we delve into AI, but first, a message from the King of Pop himself, Michael Jackson!
On this episode of Entertainment Education: The Podcast - The One with Video Games, grab your friends and let’s challenge them to a Super Smash Bros. contest. We grab our controllers and discuss how video games can be an effective teaching method. There are so many elementary schools now that use video games to teach subjects like math, and the world is only opening up and leveling up from there. Joining me this episode as my players 2 and 3 are Dr. Medgar Roberts and Brian Raica.
On this episode of Entertainment Education: The Podcast - The One with Legacy Media, we unpack the enduring value of legacy media in today’s fast-moving digital landscape. Together, we explore how platforms like radio, print, and public broadcasting continue to shape educational messages, often in ways modern media still can’t replicate. From the role of PBS and NPR to the surprising resurgence of radio dramas and comics, this episode dives into how old-school formats can still teach, inspire, and entertain. My evening news cohosts for this episode are Dr. Julia Kuttler, McPhearson College, and Professor Len Assante, Volunteer State Community College.
On this episode of Entertainment Education: The Podcast – The one with Narratives and Literature, we explore how narratives and literature intersect with entertainment education in the classroom to create a movement and social change. This episode blends scholarly insight with playful exchanges, offering both educators and literature fans a thoughtful conversation on how stories teach, transform, and entertain. Grab your favorite book and cosy into your favorite chair to read, as my co-authors for this episode are Drs. Erin Mann, Dean of Humanities and Fine Arts, and Michelle Anya Anjirbag, Lecturer and Researcher in Fantasy
On this episode of Entertainment Education: The Podcast - The One with Disney, we explore how Disney’s iconic storytelling principles, like “show, don’t tell” and transformative character arcs, don’t just entertain, but also educate, inspire, and shape classroom experiences. We’ll talk about everything from how Disney fandom can become a powerful academic and professional pursuit, to the evolving role of Disney’s cultural messaging now that it owns powerhouses like Marvel and Star Wars. Plus, we'll hear about our guests' latest projects and how they bring a bit of Disney magic into their everyday teaching. My ride buddies for the evening are Dr. Rebecca Rowe, Professor and Editor of International Journal of Disney Studies, and Dr. Priscilla Hobbs, Associate Dean and author.
On this episode of Entertainment Education: The Podcast - The One with Rivalry, we’re not getting heated, but we discuss how rivalry can be healthy, unhealthy, and even violent. We discuss how interests in studying rivalry led to creating The Perspective Files. Together, we examine why rivalries are so compelling, how they become part of personal and group identities, and the ways they foster community among fans. We also tackle the darker side of competition, exploring when healthy rivalry crosses the line into toxic fandom. Joining me to open this season is a friend of the show, Dr. Cody Havard, fandom and rivalry scholar, and maybe a little surprise discussion from inner dialogue!
On this episode of Entertainment Education: The Podcast - The One with Nostalgia, our conversation explores why fantasy remains one of the most enduring and beloved genres across generations, as well as the creative process behind building worlds that feel both magical and authentic. We also examine the current state of fantasy storytelling, discussing emerging trends that are shaping the genre while considering the timeless elements that fans never want to lose. Additionally, we tackle the increasingly relevant question of nostalgia in modern media: is nostalgia-driven content simply a marketing strategy, or does it represent creators responding to genuine audience desires? Joining me this episode is fantasy and sci fi author, as well as professor, Slator Hamilton.