History Is Dank
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?
Latest episodes
Mar 18, 2025 • 1h 25min
Transcendentalism With Meredith Casey & Luke Null
Thoreau said it well when he said, "I went to the woods because I wished to live deliberately, to front only the essential facts of life, and see if I could not learn what it had to teach, and not, when I came to die, discover that I had not lived." Well Meredith, Luke and Strider discuss what else goes down in the woods and much, much more! Meredith Casey: @meredith_casey_ Luke's Special Bill Burr's Special is out now on Hulu! Strider's Special Makin' Memories Sources: britannica.com, plato.stanford.edu, history.com, brainyquote.com, allamericanatlas.org, ranker.com
Mar 11, 2025 • 1h
The Emu War With Jason Kaye
One might think modern man could easily extinguish a pre-historic bird, but that would be a gross misestimation. Emus a basically modern Velociraptors, and the Australian Army learned that the hard way. Jason Kaye Comedy Free Link To Strider's Stand Up Special Makin' Memories Sources:britannica.com, constitutioncenter.org, smconservancy.org, pacificpalisadeshistory.org
Mar 4, 2025 • 1h 8min
Common Phrases With Luke Null
Why is a baker's dozen 13 and a dozen eggs simply 12? Strider learns the difference between a common phrase and an idiom. Luke is back with some fire segments and much more. You're gonna love this episode a lot, but... Don't get carried away! Free Link To Strider's Stand Up Special Makin' Memories Sources: massaudubon.org, skyandtelescope.org, loc.gov, britannica.com, poemanalysis.com, imdb.com
Feb 25, 2025 • 1h 6min
Boss Tweed With Luke Null
Politics and corruption unfortunately have gone hand in hand throughout all history. Boss Tweed of New York City may have been one of America's most blatant and notorious violators of the electoral process and more. No worries though, Luke and Strider keep the vibes right with plenty of fun segments and games. Strider's Special Makin Memories' Free To Watch! Sources: The Intellectual Devotional by David S. Kidder and Noah D. Oppenheim 2010, britannica.com, hiddencityphila.org, thomasnast.com
Feb 18, 2025 • 44min
Anansi The Spider Plus Some Phone Calls To Chill Experts
First and foremost huge shout out to Ian from Acai Republic. Dude has great vibes! For the first time Strider gets on the phone and calls some experts regarding dank decor. Myriam of Hollywood glam furniture might be the chillest lady of all time. For our dose of history Strider shares a story derived from West African Folklore. The bold and clever Anansi the spider who wanted all the knowledge of the World. Strider's Stand Up Special Makin' Memories Sources: ‘The Mythology Book: Big Ideas Simply Explained” Editorial Director Ellen Dupont. DK Penguin Random house 2018, westelm.com, imdb.com, african.mythologyworldwide.com
Feb 11, 2025 • 1h 4min
The Merchant Of Venice With Luke Null
Luke Null co-hosts with Strider. The dudes bring multiple new fun segments that are beyond historical as well as a quick dose of Shakespeare. This is a new and improved format of HISTORY IS DANK! Strider's Special Makin' Memories Luke's Instagram: luke_null Sources: “Essential Shakespeare Handbook” Leslie Dunton-Downer and Alan Riding 2013 Dorling Kindersley Limited, shakespeare.org.uk, sparknotes.com, wikipedia.org
Feb 4, 2025 • 59min
Otzi The Iceman With Harmony McElligott
This Late Neolithic early Copper Age man was found in 1991. His body was entombed in Ice for about 5,000 years. His near perfect preservation offers us a array of pristine information of what life was like for dudes like Otzi. However what killed him is a mystery. Strider and Harmony might have solved it thought! Strider's Special Makin' Memories Harmony's Instagram: @HarmonyMcElligott Sources: iceman.it, britannica.com, worldhistory.org, history.com ‘The Prehistoric Ages: How Humans Lived Before Written Records’ by Lesley Kennedy 2024
Jan 28, 2025 • 1h 10min
Battle Of Cape Lopez With Rusty Featherstone
When Rusty joins it only means one thing... Pirates! Strider and Rusty(Friday Beers Playdate podcast) discuss the battle that perhaps ended the, "Golden Age of Piracy." The bros also discuss Captain James Cook, what gets them horny and much more. Strap on your boots cause this episode is an adventure. Strider's Special Makin' Memories Raw Dog Captain Hat ON SALE NOW! Sources: livescience.com, goldenageofpiracy.org, worldencyclopedia.org, rmg.co.uk, morethannelon.com, thoughtco.com, rmg.co.uk
Jan 21, 2025 • 50min
L.A. Architecture
Strider's has selected 5 iconic structures that influenced 100 years of Southern California domestic architecture. Plus one pretty legit bonus structure! Donate Animals In Emergency Situations Strider's Special Makin' Memories Sources: latimes.com, yahoo.com, wikipedia.com, discoverlosangeles.com, mdpl.org, storymaps.arcgis.com, flwright.org, gira.com, thoughtco.com, archdaily.com, borisjulie.com, brainyquote.com
Jan 7, 2025 • 49min
Leading Up To 2025 By Quarter Century Mark
Strider travels back in time to the year 25 A.D. stopping every one hundred years. What were the major events? Who were the major figures? What themes are consist during this 2,000 year period if any? Starting in 1925, 1825, 1725... Watch Strider's Stand Up Special Makin' Memories Sources: onthisday.com, history.com, wikipedia.org, cfr.org, heritage-history.com, historycentral.com
