History Is Dank

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Sep 16, 2025 • 56min

Worst Medieval Jobs With Harmony McElligott

If you think your job is friggin bummer just be glad you don't have these gigs. Harmony and Strider play a little quote trivia, share their worst jobs and explore core memories.  Check out @harmonyMcelligott Strider's Special Makin' Memories Free to watch HERE Sources: afb.org, brainyquote.com, historyhit.com, medievalist.net, history.com
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Sep 9, 2025 • 53min

Marie Curie

She was such a genius her notebook is still radioctive and needs to be displayed in a lead case. Winner of two Nobel prizes in two different fields she helped lay the foundation for a multitude of scientific advancements. Strider plays a little who said it, re-cast it now and of course a thank call to Big 5 Sporting Goods. Plus some on this day. Episode was set to release the 12th, but it's out on the 9th. If you listen on the 12th that segment will work perfectly though :) Strider Wilson's Special Makin' Memories Sources: weareteachers.com, history.com, britannica.com, wikipedia.org, biography.com, newsweek.com, imdb.com, onthisday.com
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Aug 26, 2025 • 48min

O.K. DUDE

Perhaps the two most common words in the English Language. More than yes, no and and definetely more that please and thank you. What are the origins of Strider's favorite words O.K. and DUDE? We explore the etymology of these dank words and more. Plus a thank call to U-haul. Strider's Special Makin' Memories. FREE to watch! Sources: history.com, historyhit.com, mdb.com, obamawhitehouse.archives.gov, bbc.com, wilikpedia.org, brainyquote.com
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Aug 19, 2025 • 47min

Bass Reeves A Wild West Legend

This mans life feels like a tall tale. In fact, what he did on the American Frontier in Oklahoma, Texas and beyond inspired the  fictional character, The Lone Ranger. But there ain't nothing fictional, maybe embellished, but for sure rooted in actual shoot outs, brawls and horse chases. There is perhaps no greater display of justice and courage from one dude... Bass Reeves.  Strider's Full Stand Up Special Makin' Memories Sources: allthatsinteresting.com, goodreads.com, onthisday.com, britannica.com, okhistory.org,
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Jul 29, 2025 • 51min

DANK OFF: Sports Rooted In History

What modern sporting event had its genesis in a brief moment in history? What modern game was originally a religious practice or high court performance? There are quite a few, but Strider selects his favorites then ranks them. Also we play a little quote trivia... Who said it? As well as a #thankcall to the bowling alley.  Get 60% OFF the Magic Mind.  Click the link! https://www.magicmind.com/historydank60 Use code: HISTORYDANK60#magicmind #mentalwealth #mentalperformance Strider's Full Stand Up Special Makin' Memories Sources: history.com, britannica.com, web-japan.org, Worldlacrosse.sport, Collectionsofwaikiki.com, azquotes.com
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Jul 22, 2025 • 50min

Dances With Wolves Historical Accuracy

Does this film strike the perfect balance between historical accuracy and artistic liberty? Though Dances with Wolves won best picture in 1990 Strider kicks off this episode by re-casting a different film from 1990 with actors from today. There's also a little quotational trivia in here and of course a Thank call.  Strider's Stand Up Special Makin' Memories Sources: imbd.com, wikipedia.org, collider.com, britannica.com, pawneenation.org, “Essential Shakespeare Handbook” Leslie Dunton-Downer and Alan Riding 2013 Dorling Kindersley Limited, rsc.org.uk, myshakespeare.com
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Jul 15, 2025 • 43min

Project Iceworm

This episode opens with heavy appreciation for July 14th. If you don't know why that is a vital date to human history then don't miss this episode. Strider delves into the secret nuclear ice base that never fully became operational. Thank goodness! Due to rising global temperatures parts of this arctic, "lab," are being exposed.  Strider's Stand Up Special Makin' Memories Sources: history.com, allthatsinteresting.com, wikipedia.org, imdb.com, onthisday.com, britannica.com
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Jul 13, 2025 • 36min

Zheng He The Giant Eunuch Admiral

Zheng He commanded the massive Treasure Fleet in early Ming China. He survived a rather burtal  childhood, and rose up to  the highest position ever for a Eunuch. He sailed all over the Indian Ocean, and if it weren't for a change of Emperor (something that happened often in his time) he might have reached areas of the globe hundreds of years prior to when Explorers of Europe did.  Strider Wilson's Stand Up Special Makin' Memories Sources: history.com, britannica.com, Thoughtco.con, china.org.cn, daily.jstor.org, The Intellectual Devotional by David S. Kidder and Noah D. Oppenheim 2010, brainyquote.com, waterford.org, wikipedia.org, livescience.com
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Jun 10, 2025 • 48min

Hannibal, "Is At The Gates!"

The greatest general of Carthage struck fear into the hearts of Romans. His brilliance as a military tactician and leader is overshadowed by his eventual demise by general Scipio Africanus. What made Hannibal so effective against Rome in 2 Punic Wars? Get 60% off the Magic Mind offer with our link and code HISTORYDANK60   #magicmind #mentalwealth #mentalperformance Strider Wilson's Special Makin' Memories  Sources: britannica.com, imdb.com, theconversation.com, history.com, wikipedia.org
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May 27, 2025 • 59min

Ancient Energy

Besides fire and man power did Ancient civilizations and settlements have any other sources of power that we might think only came about after the Inudstrial Revolution? If so, what natural elements did ancient humans harness, and for what purpose? Plus, Strider thank calls the car wash.  Strider's Stand Up Special Makin' Memories Sources: history.com, group.met.com, eia.gov, ebsco.com’history of energy in Egypt’ by Leyk, Manja 2023, britannica.com, science.org, smith.edu, scienceofocus.com, wikipedia.org, chemistrylearner.com

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