

History Is Dank
All Things Comedy
Strider Wilson hosts a podcast delving into history through the perspective of a mature erudite bro. He was one unit away from a history minor at U.C. San Diego, but he does’t let that stop him from examining what it would have been like to be a bro posted up on Bunker Hill or uncovering what the chillest aspect of surrealist art is. Buckle up because Strider will not only venture into humanity's shared past. He will venture within himself. Asking real questions such as, “exactly how tight are pirates,” or “what if he stayed that extra semester in school,” “would my life have been danker?” Strider firmly believes that history is tight because we all should for sure blaze our own trails… but in what direction?
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Dec 16, 2025 • 43min
Stoker Supreme
Known as the, "unsinkable stoker," Arthur Priest who worked in the bowels of the ships engine room as a stoker survived 6 shipwrecks. Is it good or bad luck? Maybe there is a reason the saying is to get back on the horse not the boat. We hear about Priest's epic tales of survival. Also a little help, hurt bone. Some re-cast it now and a dank thank call to the Mattress Firm. Strider's Special Makin' Memories Sources: historyhit.com, amusingplanet.com, time.com, britannica.com, imdb.com

Dec 9, 2025 • 44min
Legendary Valet: Billy Lee
As a valet himself Strider has to honor the most legendary valet of all time, William Lee. He was the personal valet to George Washington throughout the American Revolution. Yes, Billy Lee was a slave, and his story highlights the humanity masked by the inhumane institution of slavery. Billy Lee's rise to freedom is an epic journey. Plus, a thank call to the tow truck company. Some who said it and a new segment called, "first to first." Strider's Full Stand Up Special Makin' Memories Sources: historysnob.com, mountvernon.org, battlefields.org, blackpast.org, wikipedia.org, brainyquote.com

Nov 25, 2025 • 34min
Treaty of Westphalia
A little help, hurt, bone never hurt anyone. Or did it? Plus some on this day. As well as a look at the Treaty of Westphalia from a Global, "what if?" perspective. Strider's Full Stand Up Special Makin' Memories Sources: onthisday.com, jimmysays.medium.com, history.com, thefamouspeople.com, poemhunter.com, shadowsofconstantinople.com, history.com

Nov 18, 2025 • 1h 1min
Equations: Dank Off
Strider has selected 5 mathematical equations and than ranks which one is the dankest. Which equation propelled humanity to greater heights astronomically, architecturally, economically or just straight up observationally? Plus we play a little who said it, re-cast it today and finish off with a thank call to Home Depot. Strider's Stand Up Special Makin' Memories Sources: praxilabs.com, KaizenExecutive Instagram, borisjulie.com, theguardian.com, brainyquote.com, quotationspage.com, realmofhistory.com, sciencealert.com, ripleys.com, live.stemfellowship.org, britannica.com

Nov 11, 2025 • 53min
The Tower Of London
Since William the Conqueror built the the Original white tower around 1100 the tower of London has had may additions and served many different functions. No matter what the tower was being as: palace, prison, zoo there is no question that throughout the centuries it has been and remains a symbol of power and wonder. Makin' Memories Strider's Full Stand Up Special Sources: hrp.org.uk, juliandboris.com, history.com, imdb.com, wikipedia.org, britannica.com

Nov 4, 2025 • 52min
"Empire Of Death" Paris Catacombs
The former limestone quarry that exists beneath the city of Paris is a creepy yet dank combination of history. These catcoms house fossils from 45 million years ago, the bones of 6 million Parisians going back to the 4th century, occult temples, and French resistance as well as German bunkers from WW2. Strider shares photos from his recent visit with his dank wife. Makin' Memories Strider's Full 1 hour stand up special! Sources: history.com, penguinteen.com, catacombs.paris.fr, parisperfect.com, brainyquote.com, imdb.com, atlasobscura.com

Oct 21, 2025 • 46min
Evidence Of Giants
Legends of gargantuan dudes posting up in ancient times exist in almost every cultures oral and written history across the globe. We've heard of Titans, Giants, Colossi but do we have actual physical evidence of them? It depends who you ask. Strider dives in to find out. Plus we play a little help, hurt, bone. There's some quote trivia and of course a thank call. Strider's Full Stand Up Special Makin' Memories Sources: medlink.com, brainyquote.com, screenrant.com, biography.com, weareteachers.com, ancient-origins.net

Oct 14, 2025 • 50min
Mysterious Disappearance At The Flannan Isle Lighthouse
At the turn of the Century off the Scottish Coast 3 men were never heard from again. Why? Strider dives into this mystery to find an answer. Plus we play a little help, hurt, bone. Recast it today. And of course a thank call to a lighthouse for providing guidance to wayward bros. Strider's Full Stand Up Special Makin' Memories Sources: allthatsinteresting.com, history.co.uk, imdb.com, oceanservice.noaa.gov, lighthousemuseum.org, biography.com, wikipedia.org, historycollection.com

Oct 7, 2025 • 49min
Evolution Of Emotion
In honor of his bro Mason, who loves emotion, Strider takes a look back through the ages at the development of human emotion. Research led to even more questions. Are humans born with an emotional predisposition that environment exacerbates or curbs? Are there extinct personality types? Or have there been Shmoles like Kevin since cave man times? Strider finds answers and dials up the Halloween store for a fire thank call. Strider's Special Makin' Memories Sources: lyrics.com, genius.com, songmeanings.com, education.nationalgeographic.org, psychologytoday.com, Oxford University Press ‘Episode 69 The History Of Emotions’, pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov, practicaltyping.com

Sep 30, 2025 • 44min
Weird Castle Rules
Not sure what's worse these rules or their draconian punishments. It's crazy to think that the castle was the, "best," place to live in Medieval times. We play recast it today as well a dial up the movie theater for a good old fashioned Thank Call. Strider's Special Makin' Memories Sources: ranker.com, history.com, englishheritage.com, tumblr.com, imdb.com


