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Hollywood History

Blake and Ross, life long history buffs, discuss history films, tv shows, documentaries, and media of all sorts. Some good, some bad, and some ugly. We’re excited and we hope you join us on this adventure!
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Episodes

Episode 17: Gods and Generals Part 2

In this episode, Blake and Ross discuss the historical accuracy of “Gods and Generals” and their likes and many dislikes of this heap of a movie. Join them as they wrap up the first season of “Hollywood History”! Leave a listener message!: https://anchor.fm/bit-by-bit1/message

Jun 22, 20211 hr 16 minSeason 1Ep. 17

Episode 16: Gods and Generals Part 1

In this first part of our finale episode, Blake and Ross discuss the history behind Gods and Generals and bloody days of the Civil War. They discuss the legendary battles and the men who fought them. Joint them as fates collide! Leave a listener message!: https://anchor.fm/bit-by-bit1/message

Jun 15, 20211 hr 10 minSeason 1Ep. 16

Episode 15: Secretariat

In this episode, Ross and Blake take a look at the 2010 film “Secretariat” based on one of history’s greatest racehorses. Leave us a listener message!: https://anchor.fm/bit-by-bit1/message

May 01, 202119 minSeason 1Ep. 15

Episode 14: Escape From Alcatraz

In this episode, Ross and Blake discuss America’s most infamous prison and the daring escape made by 3 inmates portrayed in the film “Escape From Alcatraz”. Leave us a message!: https://anchor.fm/bit-by-bit1/message

Apr 11, 202147 minSeason 1Ep. 14

Episode 13: The Coldest Game

In this episode, Blake and Ross talk about the painfully awful Cold War spy thriller “The Coldest Game” and problems that face historical fiction films. And of course, as always, a long historical tangent ensues. Leave us a message!: https://anchor.fm/bit-by-bit1/message

Mar 27, 202138 minSeason 1Ep. 13

Episode 12: Operation Finale

In this episode, Ross and Blake discuss the 2018 spy thriller “Operation Finale” and the history behind the mission that apprehended one of the most evil men in history. They discuss the planning and execution of Mossad’s daring 1960 capture of Adolph Eichmann, a chief perpetrator of the Holocaust. Leave a listener message!: https://anchor.fm/bit-by-bit1/message

Mar 14, 202145 minSeason 1Ep. 12

Episode 11: Loving

In this episode of Hollywood History, Blake and Ross discuss the history behind the movie “Loving” and a couple’s fight to overcome racist laws. Leave us a listener message!: https://anchor.fm/bit-by-bit1/message

Feb 27, 202124 minSeason 1Ep. 11

Episode 9: Red Tails

In this episode of Hollywood History, Blake and Ross discuss the less than adequate depiction of the Tuskegee Airmen and their exploits. They discuss the history behind the 332nd and what the movies gets right and wrong about their service. Leave us a listener message: https://anchor.fm/bit-by-bit1/message

Feb 06, 202153 minSeason 1Ep. 9

Episode 8: Challenger: Final Flight

In this episode, Ross and Blake discuss the Netflix documentary Challenger: Final Flight. They talk about the history of the Space Shuttle Program and the negligence that led to one of America’s worst tragedies. Leave us a listener message: https://anchor.fm/bit-by-bit1/message

Jan 23, 202133 minSeason 1Ep. 8

Episode 7: Wolfenstein: The New Order

In this episode, Ross and Blake take a look at the alternate history game Wolfenstein and talk about some of the history behind it. Leave us a listener message: https://anchor.fm/bit-by-bit1/message

Jan 09, 202157 minSeason 1Ep. 7

Episode 6: Stories That Should Be Movies #2

In this episode of Hollywood History, Blake and Ross tell real stories that should be made into films. Join them as they discuss Black soldiers in the War of 1812, the Whisky Rebellion, Joseph Beyrle, and the Flying Tigers. Happy Holidays! Leave Us A Message!: https://anchor.fm/bit-by-bit1/message

Dec 19, 202040 minSeason 1Ep. 6

Episode 4: The Patriot

In today’s episode, Ross and Blake discuss Roland Emmerich’s epic Revolutionary War Film the Patriot and its laundry list of inaccuracies. Join us, and learn about (part of) the exciting story of the Revolutionary War!

Nov 08, 202045 minSeason 1Ep. 4

Episode 3: Stories That Should Be Movies - Tecumseh

In today’s mini-episode, Blake discusses the Story of Tecumseh and why it deserves a movie adaptation! Next week’s episode will be a full length discussion of the Patriot. See you then!

Oct 25, 202015 minSeason 1Ep. 3

Episode 2: Lincoln

In this episode of Hollywood History, Blake and Ross discuss 2012’s Lincoln, the history behind it and the Civil War, and the accuracy of it.

Oct 11, 202043 minSeason 1Ep. 2
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