Reckoning with Jason Herbert
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 podcast. It’s a space for reflection, curiosity, and serious conversation—meant to be listened to slowly.
If you’re interested in history beyond textbooks, the outdoors beyond recreation, and stories that linger long after they’re told, this show is for you.
Reckoning with Jason Herbert
Latest Episodes
Episode 204: Water, Power, and the Future of the American West: Deep Time on Mono Lake with Robert Marks
What can a salty desert lake in Eastern California teach us about climate change, Indigenous history, migration, and the future of the American West? On this episode of Reckoning with Jason Herbert, historian Bob Marks joins Jason to d...
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Episode 203: Pressure with Colin Colbourn and Todd Arrington
D-Day is one of the most studied military operations in history. But what if the fate of the Allied invasion hinged not on generals, tanks, or landing craft—but on a weather forecast?In this episode of Reckoning with Jason Herbert
Episode 202: World War II in Alaska: Alaska Native Resilience, Relocation, and Resistance with Holly Guise
World War II reached far beyond the beaches of Normandy and the islands of the Pacific. It also came to Alaska, where Indigenous communities found themselves on the front lines of invasion, military occupation, and forced relocation.In t...
Episode 201: The Theater of War: James Verini on Mariupol, Putin, and Ukraine’s Fight for Survival
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 a...
Episode 200: How Beer Changed the World | Jeffrey Pilcher on History, Capitalism, and Craft Brewing
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 ...
