Shit I Have to Teach in Twenty Minutes

A podcast for history teachers or anyone in a hurry. Eric and Rob interview historians about what are the important concepts about a given topic and they provide free lesson plans aligned with that discussion.

Episodes

5. The Lost Cause with Mike Butler

Rob and Eric are joined by Mike Butler who discusses how teachers can address the Lost Cause in their US History courses. Mike is the Kenan Distinguished Professor of History and Humanities and th...

October 01, 2025 • Season 1 • Episode 5 • 22:09

4. Approaches to World History with Craig Miller

Rob and Eric visit with Craig Miller and discuss how to approach teaching World History. Craig is a professor and Department Head of Hi...

September 22, 2025 • Season 1 • Episode 4 • 21:20

3. The American West with Lindsay Stallones Marshall

Lindsay Stallones Marshall joins Eric and Rob to consider three frameworks for teaching the history of the American West. Lindsay is an As...

September 02, 2025 • Season 1 • Episode 3 • 21:12

2. The Civil War with Ed Ayers

Rob and Eric visit with Dr. Ed Ayers to discuss the most important concepts teachers should consider when teaching about the American Civil War. Ed is the Tucker-Boatwright Professor of the Human...

August 23, 2025 • Season 1 • Episode 2 • 25:13

1. Colonial America with Lorri Glover

Rob and Eric sit down with Dr. Lorri Glover to discuss the most important concepts teachers should consider when developing lessons about colonial American his...

June 17, 2025 • Season 1 • Episode 1 • 20:23