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 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.

Entertainment Education: The Podcast is BACK for Season TWO! Here is a little teaser, featuring Cody Havard and his inner dialogue...

On this episode of Entertainment Education: The Podcast, The One With Disney, are you ready to begin? Grab your magic carpet, your favorite popcorn bucket and magic band, and put on your favorite Disney clothing item as we discuss the whole fandom of Disney and it’s impact on social change. From the princesses, to the theme parks, to the Disney Adults, we put on our Mickey ears, grab a churro, and discuss it all. My co-hosts for this final episode are Dr. Robyn Muir from the University of Surrey and Dr. Cody Havard from the University of Memphis. Join our Happily Ever After episode as we discuss all things Disney in the final episode of the season, episode eight.

On this episode of Entertainment Entertainment: The Podcast - The One With Social Media, decide which episode of Entertainment Entertainment: The Podcast is going into your MySpace top 8 as we discuss how social media has changed the way learning happens, both in and out of the classroom. Join a TikTok challenge and listen to this episode delve into why social media is important to our daily communication and lives. My co-host this week is social media influencer and assistant professor in Professional Communication at Minot State University, Dr. Olivia Simone Reed. Set your best filter for your Insta post as you join us for episode seven.

On this episode of Entertainment Education: The Podcast - The One With Health, get your glasses of wine ready as we talk about Shonda Rhimes, Grey’s Anatomy, and all things health and fitness! The storylines on medical dramas aren’t only for entertainment, but also for teaching. Social change could happen as you sit down and watch an episode of Scandal. We also discuss why teaching fitness and exercise, especially to children, so important in this day and age. My co-host this week is former MTV and NBC fitness expert, and founder of Kids Leading Kids, Saran Dunmore, join us on our workout with Entertainment Education.

On this episode of Entertainment Education: The Podcast - The One With Sports, LET’S GET READY TOOOOOOOO…talk sports and entertainment education. Magic Johnson, Shaquille O’Neil, Michael Jordan, Frank Thomas, Wayne Gretzky…these aren’t just famous athletes, these are people who made a difference during their careers. A society can score points and learn social change just by listening to what their favorite athletes are saying and watching what they are doing. Also, playing a sport teaches a person a whole lot. Joining me in this episode is Dr. Cody T. Havard, come along as we score a home run discussing sports and entertainment education.

On this episode of Entertainment Education: The Podcast - The One With TV, I want to thank you all for being a friend as we drive down the road and back again to discuss the cultural impact of sitcoms in the 1980s and 90s. Being able to persuade and teach an audience in 30 minutes is a challenging feat. But you would see, the greatest gift would be the message. Grab a cheesecake, and welcome my guest host this week, writer and producer of over 140 episodes of classic television sitcom and one of my absolute favorites, The Golden Girls, Richard Vaczy.