History After Hours

Recorded at Kollective Coffee + Tea in Downtown Hot Springs, Arkansas, days before the great Eclipse of 2024, within the Path of Totality. We fielded questions from a wide range of topics, including: philanthropy and human rights, Emily Dickenson's love life, and water vs fuel, all the way to "beating up" the Beatles. Thank you to all who listen and participate, we appreciate your continued support.

Recorded March 7, 2024, a show with dark themes and challenging questions. The variety of topics we discussed ranged from teacher pet peeves, Cancel Culture, the future of IVF, Gun Rights, to the 2024 elections. Thank you to you all for your continued support.

This episode launches with strong questions from the student audience: from the current border crisis, thoughts on full-year school schedules, and "What is Life?", to the war between Israel & Hamas. Thanks to Kollective Coffee + Tea for providing the venue for our show, and thank you to all of our listeners for your continued support.

Pumphrey, Franklin, Diedrich, and Jolly sit down to wrap up the semester and to reflect as we prepare to say goodbye to 2023. Top news stories, including Taylor Swift, Beyoncé, and Da Trump, ChatGPT, and how NOT to ruin Christmas. Thanks for a tremendous year and best wishes for all of 2024. See you soon.

Recorded live at Kollective Coffee + Tea in Downtown Hot Springs, Arkansas. We welcomed Lewis Jolly, a fellow history teacher at Lakeside High School. Student questions ranged from favorite holidays all the way to deep political questions and current events like the Israeli / Hamas War. Thank you to everyone who joined us and to all of our listeners, here at home and abroad.

Recorded at Kollective Coffee + Tea in Downtown Hot Springs, this special episode is our last one featuring long-time friend and colleague, Jeremy Nixon. Students were out in full force to help bid farewell to Mr. Nixon. Thank you to all of our listeners, we appreciate your support.

Our latest show was recorded in front of an enthusiastic crowd at Kollective Coffee + Tea, in beautiful downtown Hot Springs, Arkansas. We greatly appreciate the wide range of questions from our students: everything from political, personal, serious and somber, to questions that were downright silly. Thank you to all of our participants and to all of our listeners.

Great season opener, live from Kollective Coffee in Downtown Hot Springs, Arkansas. We had a packed house, tremendously cool vibes, and a wide variety of topics. Welcome back, we hope you enjoy the show.

In this episode we wrap up another school year and another podcast season. Time to reflect and assess on where we've been, and to look ahead to whatever comes next. Thanks to all of our listeners and participants for a great season.

In this episode, we interview Mr. David Malcom Rose, a local artist, author, Vietnam Veteran, YouTuber, collector, and parent to past and present Lakeside students. Our conversation topics centered on his experiences during the United States' Cold War era: 1950s, 60s, & 70s, Baby Boomers, politics, culture, the Civil Rights Movement, the Vietnam War, music trends and much more. Thanks to all of our subscribers across the glove. We appreciate any and all feedback.

In the episode, we interviewed Bethany Paxton, a research scientist working with UAMS (University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences) in Little Rock, studying DNA and CRISPR-Cas9 genome editing technology. Topics included her initial interest in scientific research, our responses to the COVID-19 epidemic, as well as her ongoing research through UAMS and how this work may someday lead to better health care outcomes. Thank you for listening. We welcome any and all feedback from our audience.

Recorded April 6, 2023 at Kollective Coffee and Tea in beautiful Downtown Hot Springs, Arkansas. In this episode, fellow teacher, Emily Diedrich, joins us to answer a variety of questions from local area students. The live shows are filled with cutting-edge questions alongside those of a less-serious nature. It is always a great atmosphere at the coffee house and we thoroughly enjoy taking the show on the road. Quick "shout out" to the folks at ASMSA. Thanks to everyone for listening and for your continuous support.

This is a special edition episode featuring commentary from some of our student travelers (James, Liam, and Elli) who reflect on our recent overseas trip to Paris, Normandy, and London. Additionally, we feature a conversation with our tour director, Alec Lemaire, who was our expert guide during our ten-day Spring Break adventure. Alec was our tour guide but he also became our colleague and trusted friend. Thank you to all of our listeners at home and around the world.

Recorded on March 2, 2023, we are back at Kollective Coffee and Tea in Downtown Hot Springs, Arkansas. We answered a wide range of interesting questions from our student audience. Thanks to everyone who came out in the stormy weather to participate, especially to our guest host and fellow teacher, Emily Diedrich. We appreciate all of our students and every one of our listeners from around the country and the world.

We're back with our first episode of the 2023. Recorded January 12 with large student audience at Kollective Coffee & Tea in downtown Hot Springs. We had a great time answering a wide range of questions. Some were serious and some were off-beat and kooky, but either way, we love the participation. Thank you for listening. Happy New Year!!

Recorded December 1, 2022, in front of a large student audience at Kollective Coffee and Tea in Downtown Hot Springs, Arkansas. This episode features a wide-range of intriguing questions, including holiday traditions, island survival scenarios, the best teaching advice we ever received, and our thoughts on the current trends in education. To all of our listeners, thank you for your continuous support.

Recorded November 17, 2022. In this episode we took questions from students online, then covered multiple topics including our progress this school year, as-well-as discussing political, social, and economic issues. We ended with some nostalgic thoughts on the Thanksgiving holiday.  Thank you for your continued support.

For this episode, we returned to Kollective Coffee and Tea in Downtown Hot Springs, Arkansas to record another interactive show with our students and guests. There was great energy, with many interesting questions from our audience. Thank you all for your continued support.

We're back with a brand new season. All new episodes centered on truth and veracity. For this first round, we are proud that the COVID-related restrictions have been lifted so we were able to rejoin our friends at Kollective Coffee and Tea in Downtown Hot Springs, Arkansas. This episode was recorded in front of a student audience, with many of them asking questions to the panel. To all of our listeners, both at home and around the world, thank you for your continued support.

Recorded April 27, 2022, this episode's main focal point is Russia's continuing war in Ukraine and the global responses. We also rake through some U.S. politics and delve into Elon Musk's Twitter conquest. To all our listeners, thank you for your support.

Special Edition European Podcast. We recorded this session with a small group of students during our recent trip overseas to Italy and Greece. At the time of recording we were in Florence, having just toured through Rome. Thanks to the students who participated and to all of our listeners for your continued support.

This episode deals almost exclusively with Russia's military invasion of Ukraine. We talk objectively about the history of interaction between the two countries, as well as Russia's strategies and the possible ending scenarios. As always, we thank all of our followers and we welcome our new listeners.

We're back with our first episode of 2022. Current events, global politics, and family histories are the main topics. We hope you enjoy. Thanks for listening and for your continued support.

Greetings, seasoned listeners (and newbies) to our 2021 end-of-the-semester holiday episode. Recorded on December 2, 2021  As the semester comes to a close, we discuss how politics have changed over the course of the past year.  We talk about odd or interesting things we have studied or wish we could teach; we wrap up the podcast sharing about the holidays and some of our own Christmas memories.

In our newest episode we pontificate, ruminate, and reminisce over multiple topics including the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday and our favorite childhood memories. Thanks to all of our listeners.

Recorded in front of a live student audience on October 7th, this episode is jam-packed with interesting questions and impactful answers. These live shows are fast-paced and completely non-scripted, which adds a certain level of intensity to the program. Thank you to all who came and participated. And, as always, thank you to our online fans, wherever you may be.

We are BACK, with a brand new season featuring the same unbiased and unscripted takes on the most important issues of the day. Thanks to all of our dedicated listeners for your continued support and Welcome to our new listeners, wherever you may be.

This episode is our last for Season 6. It is our end of the school year wrap-up show, filled with glowing positivity and constructive criticism. Looking forward to next season and hitting the reset button, hopefully getting back to a life that makes more sense. Thanks to everyone for your continued support.

This latest episode was recorded in front of a student audience at Lakeside High School, which brings us one step closer towards normalcy in this Year of COVID.  Student-driven podcasts are always fun because they are spontaneous and filled with interesting and often challenging questions Thanks to all who participated and to those who listen.

Our latest episode features special guest Blake Campbell. Mr. Campbell has recently accepted the position as High School Principal here at Lakeside. He gives his perspective on this past year and what he thinks life will be like moving forward. Thanks for listening.

This episode was recorded in front of a live audience and it marks one year since COVID shut down our sessions downtown (shout out to Kollective Coffee and Tea). Students who attended the recording asked intriguing and insightful questions and we appreciate their participation. As always, thanks for listening. If you enjoy the podcast, subscribe and tell your friends. 

Episode 7 features commentary from our special guest, Mr. Bruce Orr, who is an Assistant Superintendent at Lakeside School District in Hot Springs, Arkansas (our Boss). During the interview, Mr. Orr provided keen insights into what life has been like for him as a family man and as a school administrator during the COVID-19 pandemic. As always, thanks for listening. Subscribe, and tell a friend.

We recorded this episode Wednesday, January 27. The topics we discuss are Joe Biden's Inauguration, the Capitol Insurrection and the future of American politics, and a controversial new bill in the Arkansas Legislature (HB1218) that could seriously restrict what can be legally taught in History classes in Arkansas public schools and universities.

This is our Post-Election, Post-Capitol Insurrection, Post-Impeachment Podcast. We calmly, rationally, and reasonably discuss the major events of the past few weeks, and try to make sense of this moment in the overall scope of American History.

This is our End of the Semester - Christmas "Special" - wrap-up the year that was 2020. Who's Who and What's What and That's That. Thanks for listening and we wish everyone the best heading into 2021.

Season 6 Episode 3 - our Post-election, Pre-Thanksgiving episode, recorded November 17, 2020. In-depth commentary on election results and aftermath, postmodernism, surviving COVID-19, and prepping for the upcoming holiday. Thanks again to all of our listeners. We appreciate the support and for helping spread the word.

This is our first recording of the season with a live studio audience. Social distancing rules have had an impact on our location and procedures, but the interactions remain dynamic and intellectually stimulating. Recorded on October 27, 2020, one week away from the Presidential election. We had great questions from students and parents who attended live and online. Thanks for your continued support.

Things are even more difficult in the world with the growing racial tensions due to the George Floyd situation. Plus, did you ever think Trump would go after the platform that gained him such popularity? Educators Kevin Pumphrey, Ron Franklin, and Jeremy Nixon discuss.

There are talks of the country being able to reopen, but is that viable? Is there an inherent risk of just being out? These are some of the things we discuss. Find us on Facebook, and leave a review on your favorite podcast sharing websites!

Join us for another "social-distanced" episode of History After Hours with guest Jeremy Nixon! Follow us on Facebook and YouTube for updates. If you enjoyed the episode, leave a review for us on your favorite podcast listening apps.

During this special "social distanced" episode of History After Hours, join Kevin Pumphrey, Ron Franklin, and Jeremy Nixon as they come together of Zoom and discuss the current events and the possible implications. Times are different, and definitely not was expected at first. Does schooling work better at home and online? Follow us on Facebook and let us know your thoughts!

LIVE at Kollective Coffee in Hot Springs on the first Thursday of the month. Hosted by Lakeside teachers: Ron Franklin, Kevin Pumphrey, and Jeremy Nixon. We recorded this episode days before the pandemic gripped the United States. A week after this recording, school closed and life changed dramatically.

We were LIVE at Kollective Coffee in downtown Hot Springs, AR! Follow our Facebook to see when we'll be live again. If you enjoyed this episode, give us a good rating on your favorite podcast listening apps. Thanks for listening!

Welcome to 2020! Our first LIVE podcast will be on January 14, 2020 at Kollective Coffee in Hot Springs, AR. We have all grown, especially Ron who is now a grandfather to little baby Scarlett! If you enjoy this podcast, please give us a review on iTunes, Google Play, or on whatever app you're using to listen. Have a great day!

A wrap-up for the decade! Join us for our last podcast for the year, and be ready to join us in January for the second half of Season 5! We've had a great year, and thanks to all who have listened! Be sure to follow our Facebook and Youtube page for updates!

Check out the last podcast of 2019, and look out for us in 2020! It has been a great decade, and we can't wait to see how the next one treats us. History After Hours was LIVE at Kollective Coffee and Tea in Hot Springs, AR! Follow us on Facebook, and follow us on your favorite podcast sharing site!

Special Guest: Chuck Ragsdale

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