The History Respawned Podcast

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Episode 24: Ultimate General Gettysburg Feb 07, 2017

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In this slightly extended version of the conversation that informed our video episode, John talks about Ultimate General: Gettysburg with Michael Woods of Marshall University. We talk about how hobbyist culture and the Civil War, how the war has become a conspicuous example of public consumption of history, and the symbolism of the confederate flag. Music is Symphony 40 in G minor by texasradiofish (c) 2015 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial (3.0)license.dig.ccmixter.org/files/texasr…iofish/49560 Ft: W. A. Mozart, Big Bonobo Combo

Episode 23: The Assassin's Creed Movie Jan 23, 2017

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Bob and John get together to talk about the Assassin’s Creed film that came out over the holidays. John hasn’t seen it but Bob has a lot of thoughts on why it perhaps didn’t work as well as it could have despite (or perhaps because of?) a clear and strong connection to the games that inspire it. John shares a little bit of information on the next episode of History Respawned for the YouTube channel, and we talk a little bit about why the war is such a fascinating historical challenge across different historical disciplines. Finally we share what we’ve been playing: John has been roaming the ruins of the future in Destiny and Bob has been fighting against colonial oppression in XCom 2. Music is Symphony 40 in G minor by texasradiofish (c) 2015 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial (3.0)license.dig.ccmixter.org/files/texasr…iofish/49560 Ft: W. A. Mozart, Big Bonobo Combo

Episode 22: Civilization VI Dec 22, 2016

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John talks with Tonio Andrade about Civilization VI and how the game (and series as whole) reflects broader issues when discussing history. Topics include discussion of Civ's support of a progressive form of history based on western experience, how Civ gameplay reinforces the series' historical reference points, and things we would like to see in future games. Music is Symphony 40 in G minor by texasradiofish (c) 2015 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial (3.0)license.dig.ccmixter.org/files/texasr…iofish/49560 Ft: W. A. Mozart, Big Bonobo Combo

Episode 21: Discussion with Bob and Adam Chapman Dec 17, 2016

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Bob talks with Adam Chapman about his new book called Digital Games as History: How Videogames Represent the Past and Offer Access to Historical Practice (Routledge, 2016). Topics include games as popular history, how historical games differ from historical novels or films, the potential for virtual reality and historical games, and how players themselves participate in creating history while playing. Music is Symphony 40 in G minor by texasradiofish (c) 2015 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial (3.0)license.dig.ccmixter.org/files/texasr…iofish/49560 Ft: W. A. Mozart, Big Bonobo Combo

Episode 20: Discussion with Bob and John Nov 23, 2016

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Bob and John get together to talk about the most recent History Respawned episode, focused on Battlefield 1, and our upcoming episode discussing Civilization VI. We jump at the chance to talk barbarians, city-states, and other fun Civ things. Bob also takes a bit of time to reflect on a successful semester with his class on video games and history at Louisiana Tech. Music is Symphony 40 in G minor by texasradiofish (c) 2015 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial (3.0)license.dig.ccmixter.org/files/texasr…iofish/49560 Ft: W. A. Mozart, Big Bonobo Combo

Episode 19: Battlefield 1 Nov 18, 2016

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Bob talks with Chris Kempshall about Battlefield 1. Topics include the controversy over the game's depiction of the war, the problems with depicting the First World War in a game, trench warfare and boredom, the war that ended nothing versus the war that changed everything, lions versus donkeys, the rest of the world at war, and general embellishments and inaccuracies. Music is Symphony 40 in G minor by texasradiofish (c) 2015 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial (3.0)license.dig.ccmixter.org/files/texasr…iofish/49560 Ft: W. A. Mozart, Big Bonobo Combo

Episode 18: Mafia III Nov 01, 2016

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Bob is joined in spirit by Professor Leonard Moore, as he discusses history and Mafia III. Topics include New Orleans in the 1960s, the Civil Rights Movement, Mark Essex, the Black Panther Party, and the Cold War. Music is Symphony 40 in G minor by texasradiofish (c) 2015 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial (3.0)license.dig.ccmixter.org/files/texasr…iofish/49560 Ft: W. A. Mozart, Big Bonobo Combo

Episode 17: Discussion with Bob and John Oct 28, 2016

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Bob sits down with John to discuss the trailer for the recently announced Red Dead Redemption 2 and another trailer for the upcoming Assassin’s Creed movie. Bob also talks to us about the newest episode of History Respawned featuring 2K Games’ Mafia 3 and we talk a little bit about what we have been playing, watching and reading. Music is Symphony 40 in G minor by texasradiofish (c) 2015 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial (3.0)license.dig.ccmixter.org/files/texasr…iofish/49560 Ft: W. A. Mozart, Big Bonobo Combo

Episode 16: BioShock Oct 04, 2016

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John and Bob team up to welcome guest Robert Greene II for a conversation about BioShock and American intellectual history. We discuss character Andrew Ryan's roots in mid-twentieth-century American history and the broader contexts of objectivism in American political discourse. Music is Symphony 40 in G minor by texasradiofish (c) 2015 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial (3.0)license.dig.ccmixter.org/files/texasr…iofish/49560 Ft: W. A. Mozart, Big Bonobo Combo

Episode 15: L.A. Noire Sep 27, 2016

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Bob talks with Professor William Deverell about L.A. Noire. Topics include the postwar boom, the history of the LAPD, and race and ethnic relations in Los Angeles. Music is Symphony 40 in G minor by texasradiofish (c) 2015 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial (3.0)license.dig.ccmixter.org/files/texasr…iofish/49560 Ft: W. A. Mozart, Big Bonobo Combo

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