
Reckoning with Jason Herbert is a long-form conversation podcast about history, the outdoors, and the stories that shape who we are.
Each episode features historians, writers, scientists, and thinkers in wide-ranging conversations about wild places, forgotten pasts, cultural memory, and the forces—human and natural—that continue to shape our lives.
This isn’t a news cycle show or a debate podcas... more
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 244 | Founded | 3 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | HistoryTV & Film | |||

What happened at the Mariupol Drama Theater — and what does it reveal about the larger war between Russia and Ukraine?
In this episode of Reckoning with Jason Herbert, historian Jason Herbert sits down with acclaimed journalist and author James Veri... more
Historian and food studies scholar Jeffrey Pilcher joins Reckoning with Jason Herbert to explore the surprising global history of beer and how one of humanity’s oldest drinks became a worldwide commodity. Drawing from his new book Hopped Up: How Trav... more
What made George Washington more than a Founding Father? In this episode of Reckoning with Jason Herbert, historian H. W. Brands joins Jason to explore the man behind the marble statue—soldier, strategist, slaveholder, revolutionary, and reluctant pr... more
What does The Green Knight reveal about masculinity, honor, fear, and the strange world of medieval storytelling?
In this episode of Reckoning with Jason Herbert, historian and medievalist Matt Gabriele joins Jason for a deep dive into David Lowery’... more
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Go the vampire slayers. Enjoyed conversation with HCR and found your presentation engaging. HCR brought me here and I stayed. Currently deep diving into this podcast and seeing so many interesting episode titles - filled with happiness.
This is an interesting podcast and as I listened through the backlist it covers many movies and the history around them. But since the beginning of the year I have watched for new episodes about movies and they are getting fewer and fewer. The pod seems to have decided to go a different direction. I have no problem with the new episodes but it’s kind of a bait and switch. It’s no longer what I signed on for so I am parting ways.
Listened to 3 episodes I thought I’d like. Conversations went short or without structure. Didn’t come away with any information more than I came with. A host who is annoying. The idea is good but I want my time back.
This is a pod that doesn’t take itself too seriously, but seriously does an outstanding job of bringing together the world of film & history. It’s not boring or always holding filmmakers to task for not being historically accurate, but instead helps us think about how history informs our movie making and how our movie making informs are historical memory. Guests are scholars who know their stuff, but are normal people who make their work accessible. Jason is a great host, who asks thoughtful que... more
I have enjoyed HATM on the app formerly known as the bird app for several years and the podcast is wonderful. Jason Herbert has curated conversations with scholars on beloved films. Great work!!
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A long-form conversation series that blends history, culture, and the outdoors through deep dives with historians, writers, and scientists. Episodes span cinematic representations of the past, historical events reinterpreted through film and media, and broader questions about memory, identity, and place. Guests range from university historians to authors and filmmakers, often exploring how history informs current issues and everyday life, with a steady emphasis on thoughtful analysis over debate. Notable strengths include thoughtful craftsmanship, accessible scholarship, and a good balance between personal storytelling and rigorous context, making complex topics approachable for curious listeners who enjoy connecting past and present. A rec... more
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