I’ve never been into the NBA, but I can’t even watch highlights anymore because every single highlight is some guy traveling. It’s gross. I hate that the NBA doesn’t even try to officiate that.

Started negotiations for a new car today. I have no idea how anyone affords anything

My son is taking his drivers exam right now and his mother is texting me play-by-play from 2000 miles away. We are both ready to vomit in anxiety.

Santa brought me some humility this Christmas but there’s no reason you can’t enjoy it too

This Christmas, I learned the most valuable lesson of all: it is nearly impossible to cast a fly line in 30 mph winds

The big day is finally here - and with it, a very big fish! Our #25DaysofFishmas road trip ends on the East Coast with the ancient-looking Atlantic Sturgeon (Acipenser oxyrinchus). Once close to becoming a Ghost of Fishmas Past, their ongoing recovery represents a possible brighter Fishmas Future

For on this day a child would be born who woukd bring hope to many and who rests now in eternity. Happy Jimmy Buffett’s Birthday to those who celebrate

Fine, whatever, this random cat is your new god of the winter solstice

If you’re wondering why your friends in academia are a little on edge right now, it’s because an eighteen-year-old who hasn’t done the reading, doesn’t look at the assignment, and has does no critical thinking skills more complex than “because I think it’s in the Bible” can literally end your career

70° in Colorado today. Thought about going fishing but concluded that it might violate my no celebrating Christmas rule. That means a quiet day here in Pueblo.

I remember when I arrived at the University of Minnesota, my first dissertation choice was to continue my masters thesis on the Creek-Choctaw War of 1766-1776. “No one is interested in military history,” my advisor said. There are currently two books that I know of in production on this topic.

Am I the only one who has fear of going to any restaurant on Christmas Eve because I don’t wanna make the people mad that they have to work

If you teach the US survey, I offered Rachel's book as one of the options for my students to write their term paper on, and it was *quite* popular.

Oh, preorder this book from @uncpress.bsky.social with 30% off with code 01HATM30 uncpress.org/978146968490...

This arrived late last night from @uncpress.bsky.social. Expect even more deep dives on Native history & public lands (in addition to the movies) next year on Reckoning with Jason Herbert Podcast.

Have you ever wondered why you prefer Patagonia to The North Face or why you'll wear L.L. Bean but not Eddie Bauer? And how did Abercrombie & Fitch go from selling snowshoes to marketing to teens at the mall? All this and more on Reckoning with Jason Herbert podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/e...

Sure we can imagine the world if James Garfield had not been assassinated, but can you imagine Barry Sanders with Dallas’ offensive line

I had a Mountain Dew Zero Baja Blast tonight and I've never tasted something so much like mouthwash, not even mouthwash

Happy to see that my entire TikTok algorithm is just fly fishing and Helldivers 2 stuff. And kittens.

Explaining the differences between this film and Shaft might be part of my scholar origin story. #HATM

Historians At The Movies has something special for the final film of the year. This week we are talking about drugs, policing, Los Angeles, and one of the great film noirs ever made. Join us on Prime Video this Sunday, December 28 at 8pm eastern for DEEP COVER. #HATM

And that’s a wrap here at Historians At The Movies! Thanks to everyone for coming out tonight. Stay tuned tomorrow for next week’s #HATM film announcement! I promise it’s not a kissing movie.

Dinner is ready. Fish. Broccoli. Rice. Repeat. We’re dropping weight over here. #HATM

I love this so much. #HATM

Fun fact: I once told a woman “as you wish” instead of I love you. I never heard from her again. Good times. #HATM

Here goes The Princess Bride with Historians at the Movies! Stand by for fencing, fighting, torture, revenge, chases, escapes, true love, and notes. #HATM

Yep. That’s us. #HATM

And welcome to Historians At The Movies! Tonight we are revisiting Rob Reiner's classic THE PRINCESS BRIDE available on Disney+ at 8pm eastern. #HATM 1/

In two hours, we're watching THE PRINCESS BRIDE over at #HATM. Join us!

Fencing, fighting, torture, revenge… giants, monsters, chases… escapes, true love, miracles. Try and stay awake with #HATM tonight 8pm EST/5pm PST

It’s true! Thank you @herberthistory.bsky.social and the entire #HATM community for your early and enthusiastic support for this book.

We have only done a few movies twice on Historians At The Movies, but I think Rob Reiner’s work should be on that list. Join us on Disney+ this Sunday, December 21 at 8pm eastern for THE PRINCESS BRIDE. Keep #HATM growing by sharing and we’ll see you soon!

Sinners is my pick for best film this year, but F1 is my most rewatchable movie

Watching The Fifth Element and man this movie makes me wish my headache was a tumor

My pal @bonfantimike.bsky.social sent me some stuff and demanded an #unboxing video in return. If you know me, you know how much I love #turtles, #Disney, and #surfing (and apparently hashtags). Anyway, here’s Olu Mel. My dude.

Went to take a selfie the other day and just couldn’t. My face looked fat and I just looked and felt gross. So now I’m back to not only training, but training HARD. Anyway, here’s arm day at the #HistGym. No edits, no filters, no fucks given.

Took down my criticism of @oah.org after they wisely removed the post. No need to beat a dead horse, uh, profession.

Mark Johnson’s American Bacon is currently 50% off until the end of the year with code 08THANKFUL www.ugapress.org/978082037540...

Born in 1977. I’m a proud Disco American

www.nytimes.com/2025/12/19/o... You know we are an oligarchy when even Mitt Romney is writing opinion pieces in the NYT on why we need to tax the rich. MITT ROMNEY

Just another stupid day at work

The office today.

Is Hamburger Hill the Great War film we ever forgot? @waitmanwbeorn.com & John McManus jump in to talk about how this film walked so Saving Private Ryan could run, plus the history behind the battle for Hill 937. Reckoning with Jason Herbert drops right now. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/r...

It’s a new day in America, which means that Republican Mike Lee of Utah is trying to sell off our public lands. Again westernpriorities.org/2025/12/stat...

Very much hope @vanhollen.senate.gov helps block Sen. Mike Lee's amendment to the interior appropriations bill that would allow NPS to sell off our national parks and federal lands. www.congress.gov/congressiona...

The reason I think self-worth is nonsense is because this sack of shit thinks he’s the greatest thing to ever happen

When I’m in a bad mood I go and listen to Dr. Flores to remember why I do this. open.spotify.com/episode/3lAv...

2025 was the biggest year yet for Reckoning with Jason Herbert

I always kind of like that Andre Agassi and Stefi Graff ended up together