American Made

About American Made

A podcast about the questions, stories, and struggles that built a nation. authorlandis.substack.com (https://authorlandis.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast)

Publisher

Matt Landis | Teacher | Historian | Kidlit Author

Category

education · history

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

20 Nov 2025

Latest episode

1 Jul 2026

Latest episodes

12 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   1 Jul 2026

   July 4th FINALE!

   Welcome to AMERICAN MADE, Matt’s history podcast for grades 3-8. In this finale episode for our Declaration series, Crimes of the King, 1776, we bust 5 MYTHS about America’s big day! Grab your soda and Herr’s chips and 100% angus beef burger as we dive into the most important breakup in history! 🎧Episode resources for teachers, students, and parents * 📜 Source and research links: * Ghilder Lehrman’s annotated copy of the king’s crimes (https://www.gilderlehrman.org/declaration-independence/annotated/grievances) * John Adams letter to Abigail about July 2nd being the most famous day (https://www.masshist.org/digitaladams/archive/doc?id=L17760703jasecond) * David McCullough’s epic book 1776 (https://www.amazon.com/1776-David-McCullough/dp/0743226720) * The late, great Pauline Maier’s American Scripture (https://www.amazon.com/American-Scripture-Making-Declaration-Independence/dp/0679779086/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&dib_tag=se&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.0-8B9tFdgTJczEziL5WQUg8WkwL03fR9FaYohmoOkuv9SeHO0h7SaaYR5Sf9bAfpHWs03DImHPwIOiMF5l6VkrNaGzM9we5HM6v7YQ9p-lDC6TM7r9JBYFfN29YDP14gNpaIYdZntXcoIjWmWYGm1WYovQpB8jwUKtxibkKC9DVkDZxPOIa7qhlYvMVC9q6GODyd3lsY0oeKAIIx0QlD205T2q9xeVh-PqcEtVzAeWM.D0W3XZwS6p93QXjI3BN4A6GGbWpfYR6nD7jLjyhTP60&qid=1782836034&sr=1-1) * 10 myths about July 4th! (https://allthingsliberty.com/2014/07/10-myths-for-the-fourth-of-july/) 🇺🇸Have fun digging in! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit authorlandis.substack.com (https://authorlandis.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1)

2. 

   27 May 2026

   Crimes of the King: The Final Five (#23-27)

   Welcome to AMERICAN MADE, Matt’s history podcast for grades 3-8. In this current series, Crimes of the King, 1776, we tackle the most important question in American history: Why did the American colonies actually break up with King George? Each episode gives you a story-driven dive into the Declaration of Independence as America sets to celebrate the 250th Anniversary. With parents, teachers, and homeschoolers in mind, this content is perfect for car rides, classrooms, and co-ops. Thanks for listening, enjoy the show! 🎧Episode resources for teachers, students, and parents * 📜 Primary source and research links: * Ghilder Lehrman’s annotated copy of the king’s crimes (https://www.gilderlehrman.org/declaration-independence/annotated/grievances) 🇺🇸Have fun digging in! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit authorlandis.substack.com (https://authorlandis.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1)

3. 

   29 Apr 2026

   Crimes of the King: Fake Laws (#13-22)

   Welcome to AMERICAN MADE, Matt’s history podcast for grades 3-8. In this current series, Crimes of the King, 1776, we tackle the most important question in American history: Why did the American colonies actually break up with King George? Each episode gives you a story-driven dive into the Declaration of Independence as America sets to celebrate the 250th Anniversary. With parents, teachers, and homeschoolers in mind, this content is perfect for car rides, classrooms, and co-ops. Thanks for listening, enjoy the show! 🎧Episode resources for teachers, students, and parents * 🎮Interactive app (https://1776-e81.vercel.app/)for students that explore Episode 8 * 📜 Primary source and research links: * Ghilder Lehrman’s annotated copy of the king’s crimes (https://www.gilderlehrman.org/declaration-independence/annotated/grievances) 🇺🇸Have fun digging in! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit authorlandis.substack.com (https://authorlandis.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1)

4. 

   8 Mar 2026

   Crimes of the King: Redcoat Thugs (#11-12)

   Welcome to AMERICAN MADE, Matt’s history podcast for grades 3-8. In this current series, Crimes of the King, 1776, we tackle the most important question in American history: Why did the American colonies actually break up with King George? Each episode gives you a story-driven dive into the Declaration of Independence as America sets to celebrate the 250th Anniversary. With parents, teachers, and homeschoolers in mind, this content is perfect for car rides, classrooms, and co-ops. Thanks for listening, enjoy the show! 🎧Episode resources for teachers, students, and parents * 🎮Interactive app (https://1776-redcoats.vercel.app/)for students that explore the episode (https://1776-redcoats.vercel.app/) * 📜 Primary source and citation links: * Ghilder Lehrman’s annotated copy of the king’s crimes (https://www.gilderlehrman.org/declaration-independence/annotated/grievances) * 🤓Dig Deeper: The untold story of the Boston Massacre Trials! (https://www.masshist.org/features/massacre/trials) 🇺🇸Have fun digging in! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit authorlandis.substack.com (https://authorlandis.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1)

5. 

   22 Feb 2026

   1776: A War for Freedom?

   Welcome to AMERICAN MADE, Matt’s history podcast for grades 3-8. In this current series, Crimes of the King, 1776, we tackle the most important question in American history: Why did the American colonies actually break up with King George? But in today’s bonus BLACK HISTORY MONTH episode, we’re asking this question: Did England or America offer enslaved Black colonists more freedom? Each episode gives you a story-driven dive into the Declaration of Independence as America sets to celebrate the 250th Anniversary. With parents, teachers, and homeschoolers in mind, this content is perfect for car rides, classrooms, and co-ops. Thanks for listening, enjoy the show! 🎧Episode resources for teachers, students, and parents * 🎮Interactive App (https://bhm-podcast.vercel.app/) that quizzes students on the best path to freedom! * 📜 Source and citation links: * Boston King (https://www.ebsco.com/research-starters/biography/boston-king)| Memoir (https://www.amazon.com/-/he/Life-Boston-King-Carmelita-Robertson/dp/1551094517) * Peter Salem (https://www.nps.gov/people/peter-salem.htm) * Elizabeth Freeman (https://www.womenshistory.org/education-resources/biographies/elizabeth-freeman) * 🤓Dig Deeper: African Americans in the Revolutionary War (https://www.gilderlehrman.org/history-resources/essays/african-americans-revolutionary-war) 🇺🇸Have fun digging in! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit authorlandis.substack.com (https://authorlandis.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1)

6. 

   10 Feb 2026

   Crimes of the King: Presidents Day!

   Welcome to AMERICAN MADE, Matt’s history podcast for grades 3-8. In this current series, Crimes of the King, 1776, we tackle the most important question in American history: Why did the American colonies actually break up with King George? But in today’s bonus PRESIDENTS DAY episode, we’re asking this question: Did GW repeat King George’s crimes when he became prez? Each episode gives you a story-driven dive into the Declaration of Independence as America sets to celebrate the 250th Anniversary. With parents, teachers, and homeschoolers in mind, this content is perfect for car rides, classrooms, and co-ops. Thanks for listening, enjoy the show! 🎧Episode resources for teachers, students, and parents * 🗂️ Google Docs folder with activity handouts (https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1sDSRPgaoxAuZrgCL-L9iQtpFf7F83S_M?usp=sharing) (graphic novel handout of the Whiskey Rebellion for students) * 🎮Blooket! Whole-class game (https://dashboard.blooket.com/set/698a3498aa3ea0bbf76abc07) (teachers copy to your account) or 🎮 Individual Game! (https://play.blooket.com/play?hwId=698a3ffd8b288220dd7c61a4) * 📜 Primary source and citation links: * Ghilder Lehrman’s annotated copy of the king’s crimes (https://www.gilderlehrman.org/declaration-independence/annotated/grievances) * The Constitution! (https://constitutioncenter.org/the-constitution) * 🤓Dig Deeper: The History of President’s Day! (https://www.mountvernon.org/george-washington/facts/the-truth-about-presidents-day) 🇺🇸Have fun digging in! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit authorlandis.substack.com (https://authorlandis.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1)

7. 

   1 Feb 2026

   Crimes of the King: No Justice (#7-10)

   Welcome to AMERICAN MADE, Matt’s history podcast for grades 3-8. In this current series, Crimes of the King, 1776, we tackle the most important question in American history: Why did the American colonies actually break up with King George? Each episode gives you a story-driven dive into the Declaration of Independence as America sets to celebrate the 250th Anniversary. With parents, teachers, and homeschoolers in mind, this content is perfect for car rides, classrooms, and co-ops. Thanks for listening, enjoy the show! 🎧Episode resources for teachers, students, and parents * 🗂️ Google Docs folder with activity handouts (https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1sDSRPgaoxAuZrgCL-L9iQtpFf7F83S_M?usp=sharing) (crimes 7-10 in plain-English, word search, crossword puzzle) * 🎮Blooket! Whole-class game (https://dashboard.blooket.com/set/697d2fe51d83b4741f041d1b) (teachers copy to your account) or 🎮 Individual Game! (https://play.blooket.com/play?hwId=697e06fc412d989b2c88f1c6) * 📜 Primary source and citation links: * Ghilder Lehrman’s annotated copy of the king’s crimes (https://www.gilderlehrman.org/declaration-independence/annotated/grievances) * The Constitution’s Center annotated copy of the Declaration (https://constitutioncenter.org/declaration/annotated-declaration) * 🤓Dig Deeper: The Tarring and Feathering of John Malcom (https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/the-worst-parade-to-ever-hit-the-streets-of-boston-12934258/) 🇺🇸Have fun digging in! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit authorlandis.substack.com (https://authorlandis.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1)

8. 

   18 Jan 2026

   Crimes of the King: Muzzling the People (#3-6)

   Welcome to AMERICAN MADE, Matt’s history podcast for grades 3-8. In this current series, Crimes of the King, 1776, we tackle the most important question in American history: Why did the American colonies actually break up with King George? Each episode gives you a story-driven dive into the Declaration of Independence as America sets to celebrate the 250th Anniversary. With parents, teachers, and homeschoolers in mind, this content is perfect for car rides, classrooms, and co-ops. Thanks for listening, enjoy the show! 🎧Episode resources for teachers, students, and parents * 🗂️ Google Docs folder with activity handouts (https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1sDSRPgaoxAuZrgCL-L9iQtpFf7F83S_M?usp=sharing) (crimes 3-6 in plain-English, word search, crossword puzzle) * 🎮Blooket! Whole-class game (https://dashboard.blooket.com/set/69666e1f92f32849d281dd6d) (teachers copy to your account) or 🎮 Individual Game! (https://play.blooket.com/play?hwId=6969992ba8a1ae9c1b260ce9) * 📜 Primary source links: * Ghilder Lehrman’s annotated copy of the king’s crimes (https://www.gilderlehrman.org/declaration-independence/annotated/grievances) * The Constitution’s Center annotated copy of the Declaration (https://constitutioncenter.org/declaration/annotated-declaration) * 🤓Dig Deeper: Women’s Rights and the Declaration of Independence (https://www.gilderlehrman.org/history-now/journals/declaration-independence-and-womens-rights) 🇺🇸Have fun digging in! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit authorlandis.substack.com (https://authorlandis.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1)

9. 

   4 Jan 2026

   Crimes of the King: Thumbs Down (#1-2)

   Welcome to AMERICAN MADE, Matt’s history podcast for grades 3-8. In this current series, Crimes of the King, 1776, we tackle the most important question in American history: Why did the American colonies actually break up with King George? Each episode gives you a story-driven dive into the Declaration of Independence as America sets to celebrate the 250th Anniversary. With parents, teachers, and homeschoolers in mind, this content is perfect for car rides, classrooms, and co-ops. Thanks for listening, enjoy the show! 🎧Episode resources for teachers, students, and parents * 🗂️ Google Docs folder with activity handouts (https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1sDSRPgaoxAuZrgCL-L9iQtpFf7F83S_M?usp=sharing) (crimes 1-2 in plain-English, word search, crossword puzzle) * 🎮Blooket! Whole-class game (https://dashboard.blooket.com/set/6956b121f9321a823625e402) (teachers copy to your account) or 🎮 Individual Game (https://play.blooket.com/play?hwId=6956b3f4e57344d839e55d19)! * 📜 Primary source links: * Ghilder Lehrman’s annotated copy of the king’s crimes (https://www.gilderlehrman.org/declaration-independence/annotated/grievances) * The Constitution’s Center annotated copy of the Declaration (https://constitutioncenter.org/declaration/annotated-declaration) * 🤓Dig Deeper: Black Americans and the Declaration of Independence (https://www.gilderlehrman.org/history-resources/essays/self-evident-truths-black-americans-and-declaration-independence) 🇺🇸Have fun digging in! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit authorlandis.substack.com (https://authorlandis.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1)

10. 

    14 Dec 2025

    Christmas, 1776

    Merry Christmas! Enjoy this SPECIAL Christmas narrative about the greatest AMERICAN MADE miracle to ever happen in these United States! 🎧Teachers, Students, Parents! * 🗂️ Google Doc folder (https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1bEppVSU2kNw8oi0LtfVVXkU0i5bgGmKE?usp=sharing) with COLORING PAGES and the complete story. * 🎮 Blooket! Whole-class game (https://dashboard.blooket.com/set/6931bc65efdcd1813969801e) (teachers copy to your account) or Individual Game (https://play.blooket.com/play?hwId=6931bcfd434899854e96bd2f)! * 📜 Nerdy further reading on the crossing (https://www.mountvernon.org/library/digitalhistory/digital-encyclopedia/article/crossing-of-the-delaware) 🇺🇸Have fun digging in! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit authorlandis.substack.com (https://authorlandis.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1)

11. 

    9 Dec 2025

    American Santa!!

    Happy (belated) Saint Nicholas Day! 🎅🏻THIS EPISODE CONTAINS SANTA SPOILERS FOR YOUNGER STUDENTS🎅🏻 Welcome to AMERICAN MADE, Matt’s student-centered history podcast that proves the past doesn’t have to be boring — especially for middle-grade listeners (8-12 yrs old). Each episode gives you a story-driven dive into the people, moments, and big ideas that shaped our country. With parents, teachers, and homeschoolers in mind, this content is perfect for car rides, classrooms, and co-ops. Thanks for listening, enjoy the show! 🎧Teachers, Students, Parents! Everything from today’s episode: * 🗂️ Google Docs folder with source handouts (https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1fFGWsbAaW0WxOuHnQtBb-pGeAHmhsHQC?usp=sharing) * 🎮 Blooket! Whole-class game (https://dashboard.blooket.com/set/691f7c6dc2bd6b6761ff8c9a) or individual challenge (https://play.blooket.com/play?hwId=6931dec8434899854e96c673)! * 📜 Primary source links: * Irving’s A History of New York (https://dn790009.ca.archive.org/0/items/historyofnewyor00irvi/historyofnewyor00irvi.pdf) (1809) * Moore’s Twas the Night Before Christmas (https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/43171/a-visit-from-st-nicholas) (1823) * Nast’s first Santa cartoon (https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/429261) (1863) * Nast’s most famous Santa cartoon (https://thomasnast.com/cartoons/merry-old-santa-claus/) (1881) * Bonus: sources on Saint Nicholas of Myra (https://www.stnicholascenter.org/who-is-st-nicholas/stories-legends/classic-sources) 🇺🇸Have fun digging in! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit authorlandis.substack.com (https://authorlandis.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1)

12. 

    20 Nov 2025

    The First Thanksgiving?

    Welcome to the launch of AMERICAN MADE, Matt’s student-centered history podcast that proves the past doesn’t have to be boring — especially for middle-grade listeners (8-12 yrs old). Each episode gives you a story-driven dive into the people, moments, and big ideas that shaped our country. With parents, teachers, and homeschoolers in mind, this content is perfect for car rides, classrooms, and co-ops. Thanks for listening, enjoy the show! 🎧Teachers, Students, Parents! Everything from today’s episode is right here: * 🗂️ Google Docs folder with source handouts (https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1q_yLcJwMJhRNyofWLN9zR6DoHcQJuQKs?usp=sharing) * Blooket! Whole-class game (https://dashboard.blooket.com/set/6917513777cc6be841c083c2) (teachers copy to your account) or 🎮 Individual Game! (https://play.blooket.com/play?hwId=69175321ed0e8cc48937afd1) * 📜 Primary source links: * Edward Winslow’s account in Mourt’s Relations (https://plimoth.org/yath/unit-4/eye-witness-account-of-the-1621-harvest-celebration) (1622) * Rev. Alexander Young’s The Chronicles of our Pilgrim Fathers (https://archive.org/details/chroniclesofpilg00you/page/80/mode/2up) (1841) * Sarah Hale’s Northwood: A Tale of New England (https://archive.org/details/d8eac0ae-bc8e-48e0-8143-0c8cfa47dbd5) (1827, subtitle “Life in North and South” in the UK print) * Hale’s relentless editorial letters in Godey’s Lady’s Magazine (https://www.uvm.edu/~hag/godey/shtable/shtable-thanks.html) * Hale’s Letter to Lincoln (https://www.loc.gov/static/classroom-materials/thanksgiving/documents/sarah_hale.pdf) (1863) 🇺🇸Have fun digging in! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit authorlandis.substack.com (https://authorlandis.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1)

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5.0 / 5

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