

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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Jan 31, 2023 • 42min
Derinkuyu The Buried City
Strider loves underground cities! So, it's no mystery why he chose to explore the mysterious purposes of the buried city of Derinkuyu. Right now, Dad Grass is offering our listeners 20% off your first order when you go to DADGRASS.COM/DANK. patreon.com/striderwilson Sources: Bbc.com ‘Turkey’s Underground City of 20,000 People’ by Geena Truman, Atalasobscura.com, theculturetrip.com by Feride Yalav-Heckeroth, Gaia.com, britannica.com

Jan 24, 2023 • 34min
Operation Gunnerside
“Basically a badass secret mission that some super badass elite British SAS dudes teamed up with Norwegian resistance fighters to STOP NAZIS FROM MAKING AN ATOMIC BOMB,” Tyler, the bro who suggested this fire episode topic! Download the DraftKings Sportsbook app and use code DANK. New customers can bet FIVE DOLLARS on the Conference Championships and get TWO HUNDRED IN FREE BETS INSTANTLY. patreon.com/striderwilsoon Sources: Scientificamerican.com ‘Operation Gunnerside: The Norwegian Attack on Heavy Water That Deprived the Nazis of the Atomic Bomb’ by Timothy J. Jorgensen 2018 Nationalgeographic.com Imdb.com wikipedia.org Gambling Problem? Call 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY), If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (CO/IL/IN/LA/MD/MI/NJ/PA/TN/WV/WY), 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (KS/NH), 888-789-7777/visit ccpg.org (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), visit OPGR.org (OR), or 1-888-532-3500 (VA).21+ (18+ NH/WY). Physically present in AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/IA/KS/LA(select parishes)/MD/MI/NJ/NY/PA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. Void in OH/ONT. Eligibility restrictions apply. $200 in Free Bets: Valid 1 per new customer. Min. $5 deposit. Min $5 bet. Promo code req. $200 issued as free bets that expire 7 days (168 hours) after being awarded. Free bets must be wagered 1x and stake is not included in any returns or winnings. Stepped up Same Game Parlay: 1 Stepped Up Same Game Parlay Token issued per eligible NFL playoff game after opt-in. Min $1 bet. Max bet limits apply. Min. 3-leg. Each leg min. -300 odds, total bet +100 odds or longer. Profit boosted up to 100% (10+ legs for 100% boost). Promotional offer period ends 2/12/23 at 11:59:59 PM ET.See terms at sportsbook.draftkings.com/footballterms

Jan 17, 2023 • 1h 12min
Historical License With JT Parr
What's better: the true story or the movie? JT and Strider have selected 5 of the most Epic movies/figures in order to make the call... fact or fiction! Download the DraftKings Sportsbook app and use code DANK. New customers can bet FIVE DOLLARS on the NFL Divisional Round and get TWO HUNDRED IN FREE BETS INSTANTLY. Only at DraftKings Sportsbook with code DANK. patreon.com/striderwilson Sources: Britannica.com, imbd.com, Digitalhistory.uh.edu, Ancient.eu ‘Commodus’ by Donald L. Wasson, Worldhistory.org, wikipedia.com Gambling Problem? Call 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY), If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (CO/IL/IN/LA/MD/MI/NJ/PA/TN/WV/WY), 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (KS/NH), 888-789-7777/visit ccpg.org (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), visit OPGR.org (OR), or 1-888-532-3500 (VA). 21+ (18+ NH/WY). Physically present in AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/IA/KS/LA(select parishes)/MD/MI/NJ/NY/PA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. Void in OH/ONT. Eligibility restrictions apply. $200 in Free Bets: Valid 1 per new customer. Min. $5 deposit. Min $5 bet. Promo code req. $200 issued as free bets that expire 7 days (168 hours) after being awarded. Free bets must be wagered 1x and stake is not included in any returns or winnings. Stepped up Same Game Parlay: 1 Stepped Up Same Game Parlay Token issued per eligible NFL playoff game after opt-in. Min $1 bet. Max bet limits apply. Min. 3-leg. Each leg min. -300 odds, total bet +100 odds or longer. Profit boosted up to 100% (10+ legs for 100% boost). Promotional offer period ends 2/12/23 at 11:59:59 PM ET.See terms at sportsbook.draftkings.com/footballterms

Jan 10, 2023 • 55min
The Music Of Our Youth With Nathan Hurd
Comedian Nathan Hurd joins Strider to discuss the music they loved growing up and much more. nathanhurdcomedy.com @nathanhurdcomedy Download the DraftKings Sportsbook app and use code DANK New customers can bet FIVE DOLLARS on the NFL and get TWO HUNDRED IN FREE BETS INSTANTLY. Only at DraftKings Sportsbook with code DANK. Right now, Dad Grass is offering our listeners 20% off your first order when you go to DADGRASS.COM/DANK. Sources: Jacksonvillejazzfest.com, Visitflorida.com, Dependablepickup.com ‘When Was Jazz Most Popular’ by Erica Fitch 2022, Thecoastal.com, Ranker.com, Allmusic.com, Theculturetrip.com ‘A Brief History Of Grunge: The Seattle Sound’ by Jacklyn Grambush 2019 Gambling Problem? Call 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY), If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (IL/IN/LA/MD/MI/NJ/PA/TN/WV/WY), 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (CO/KS/NH), 888-789-7777/visit ccpg.org (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), visit OPGR.org (OR), or 1-888-532-3500 (VA). 21+ (18+ NH/WY). Physically present in AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/IA/KS/LA(select parishes)/MD/MI /NJ/ NY/PA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. VOID IN OH/ONT. Eligibility restrictions apply. Free bets: Valid 1 per new customer. Min. $5 deposit. Min $5 bet. $200 issued as free bets that expire 7 days (168 hours) after being awarded. See terms at sportsbook.draftkings.com/footballterms. No Sweat: Valid 1 offer per customer per day of NFL 2023 Wild Card Round. Opt in req each day. First bet must lose after opting in. NFL bets only. Paid as one (1) free bet based on amount of initial losing bet. Max $10 free bet awarded. Free bets expire 7 days (168 hours) after being awarded. See terms at sportsbook.draftkings.com/footballterms.

Dec 20, 2022 • 54min
The Most Famous Royal Family The Tudors With Harmony McElligott
Should the Tudors ever even have reigned over England? If they didn't, history might look very different. Harmony McElligott joins Strider to discuss England's most recognizable ruling family and much more! Harmony's Stand Up Special On Amazon Prime Video: https://amzn.to/3ejTpOg Itunes: https://music.apple.com/us/album/the-struggle-continues/1559592389?uo=4 Instagram: @harmonymcelligott patreon.com/striderwilson Sources: Historic-uk.com, Thoughtco.com ‘The Tudors: Introduction To A Royal Dynasty’ by Robert Wilde 2019, Royal.uk, Thecollector.com ‘Tudor History: The Complete Overview’ by Lucy Soaft 2022

Dec 13, 2022 • 1h 8min
The Rise Of Pickleball With The King Of Dink A.K.
Paddles up for this absolute fire ep, and maybe self-defense. A.K. joins to discuss the origin and rapid surge in popularity of America's fastest growing sport. They don't call him the King of Dink for no reason. Listen to learn why... and much more! Right now, Dad Grass is offering our listeners 20% off your first order when you go to DADGRASS.COM/DANK. patreon.com/striderwilson Sources: Newyorker.com ‘Can Pickleball Save America?’ by Sarah Larson 2022, Usapickleball.org, Wikipedia.org, Thedinkpickleball.com, Writebetterpoems.com, poetry4kids.com

Dec 6, 2022 • 41min
Addiction And Rehab With Hanna Dickinson
With a brilliant blend of honesty and humor, comedian Hanna Dickinson shares her experiences with rehab. Ever since the dawn of societies opioids and alcohol have plagued the citizens of Egypt, Mesopotamia, and China alike. With the advent of the industrial revolution addiction only grew worse. What methods did ancient and modern societies take in order to curb these chemical dependencies? Hanna Dickinson:@hansdickie Get 20% Off and Free Shipping with the code [DANK] at Manscaped.com. patreon.com/striderwilson Sources: Recovery.org, Ancient-orgins.net, Constitutioncenter.org, Wikipedia.org

Nov 29, 2022 • 1h 10min
Bauhaus With Artist Pau Aguirre
Artist and owner of the Pauhaus Gallery in Los Angeles, Pau Aguirre, joins Strider to discuss the early contemporary art school in Germany known as Bauhaus. They interpret some pieces and share their outlook on art, life, and other dank stuff. Pau Aguirre: @pauhausgallery @artofpau @melrosedrawingclub patreon.com/striderwilson Sources: history.com, Theartstory.org, Guggenheim.org, Artsy.net, Dwell.com, Bauhaus-dessau.de

Nov 15, 2022 • 57min
How Blue Jeans Became So Sexy
Over the span of about 100 years jeans transformed from an unofficial work uniform to an expression of individuality world wide. Get 20% Off and Free Shipping with the code [DANK] at Manscaped.com. Go to DADGRASS.COM/DANK for 20% off your first order. patreon.com/striderwilson Sources: Byrdie.com ‘The History Of Jeans: A Detailed Look At Denim Over The Decades’ by Marlene Montanez, Renoon.com, Bbc.com, Levistrauss.com, Sourcingjournal.com ‘How Jeans Became a Symbol Of Youth Empowerment During The Cold War’ by Hillary George-Parkin, Study.com

Nov 8, 2022 • 43min
Who Put All These Palm Trees In SoCal?
Are the ubiquitous palms that line the boulevards of Los Angeles even from here? If not why, then why were Palm Trees chosen? Strider dives into the idea of what it means to be authentic. patreon.com/striderwilson Sources: Kcet.org, Installitdirect.comm Allaboutpalmtrees.com, Treevitalize.com, Thelocaltreeexpert.com, Treehugger.com ‘Get To Know The Essential Redwood Tree’ by Steve Nix 2019