Robert Evans is a journalist and podcast host who has gained a significant following for his reporting on conflict zones and political extremism. Evans has worked for a number of media outlets, including Cracked.com, Bellingcat, and Vice News, and has produced several popular podcasts, including "Behind the Bastards," "It Could Happen Here," and "The War Nerd."
One of Evans' most notable contributions to journalism has been his reporting on the conflict in Syria. In 2018, he published a series of articles for Bellingcat that exposed the use of chemical weapons by the Syrian government. Evans was able to use open-source intelligence to track the movement of military equipment and personnel, and he was able to identify the locations where chemical attacks had taken place. His reporting was instrumental in providing evidence for international investigations into war crimes committed in Syria.
Evans has covered multiple conflict zones
In addition to his reporting on Syria, Evans has also covered other conflict zones, including Iraq and Ukraine. He has particular expertise in reporting on political extremism and has covered far-right groups such as the Proud Boys and the Oath Keepers. Evans' reporting has often been characterized by its deep dive into the ideological roots of these groups, and he has been able to provide insight into their tactics and strategies.
Evans has also been a pioneer in the podcasting space, producing several popular shows that have garnered large audiences. "Behind the Bastards" is a podcast that examines the lives of history's worst people.
Awarded the Webby Award for Best Individual Episode
Evans' work has been recognized by his peers and has earned him several awards. In 2019, he was awarded the Webby Award for Best Individual Episode in the Podcasts category for an episode of "Behind the Bastards" that explored the life of neo-Nazi Richard Spencer. In 2021, he won the Podcast Academy's Ambies award for Best News Podcast for "It Could Happen Here."
List of Podcasts:
- After The Revolution (2021): An audiobook version of Evans' debut fiction novel
- Assault on America (2021): A mini-series that examines the events around the January 6th U.S. Capitol attack[34]
- Behind the Bastards (2018 - ): Evans' flagship and longest-running podcast series
- Behind the Insurrections (2021): A mini-series detailing several historical coups, released following the 2021 United States Capitol attack
- Behind the Police (2020): A mini-series on the history of American police, released in the wake of the 2020 George Floyd protests
- Cracked Gets Personal (2017): Short-lived show Evans co-hosted with Brandon Johnson while they worked for Cracked.com
- It Could Happen Here (2019, 2021 - ): Originally a mini-series about the possibility of a Second American Civil War, later relaunched as a daily podcast
- The War on Everyone (2019): A podcast where Evans details how white supremacy and fascism have developed and spread into the American consciousness in the modern age
- The Women's War (2020): Evans details his experience visiting the Autonomous Administration of Rojava
- Uprising: A Guide to Portland (2021): A first-hand report and background on then-ongoing Protests in Portland, Oregon
- Worst Year Ever (2019 - 2022): A joint project with Katy Stoll, and Cody Johnston; originally started to discuss the then-upcoming 2020 United States presidential election which with the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic pivoted to a general topic weekly series
In conclusion, Robert Evans is an extraordinary journalist who has made significant contributions to the field of conflict reporting and political extremism. His podcasts have also been hugely popular, and he has been able to engage audiences with his unique perspectives and insights.
