History Is Dank

Spying on people is a major shmole move. However, when it comes to spying on governments its somehow sexy. Strider takes a look at the development of personal spies to state sponsored spies in Rome.  @hug.your.bros on Instagram and TikTok patreon.com/striderwilson Sources: Britannica.com, Thehistorianshut.com Written by C. Keith Hansley., Heritagedaily.com, Jstor.org ‘The Origins Of The Frumentarii’ by William G. Sinnigen, Historynet.com, Pbs.org

The 1989 feature film entitled GLORY is an amazing true story about one of the first all black regiments to see action in the American Civil War. The bravery displayed by these men during their exposed assault of Fort Wagner is something legends are made of. They made the ultimate sacrifice so that others could live better lives.  Right now, get up to 55% off your subscription when you go to babbel.com/dank Patreon.com/striderwilson Initial Research Performed By J.D. Lapinsky Sources: Latimes.com ‘Threads That Led to the Making of ‘Glory’ : Movies: Screenwriter Kevin Jarre recalls the ‘unbelievable odyssey’ in getting the tale of a black Civil War regiment made.’ by Charles Camplin 1990, Imdb.com, Nga.gov, wikipedia.org

Strider weighs in on, "The Greatest," heavyweight fighter of all time. Both inside and outside of the ring Muhammad Ali was truly larger than life. Undisputed! Right now, Dad Grass is offering our listeners 20% off your first order when you go to DADGRASS.COM/DANK. patreon.com/striderwilson Sources: youtube.com/biography, youtube.com/history, youtube.com/educationalvideosforstudentscartoonnetwork, Espn.com, Bleacherreport.com ‘Ranking Muhammad Ali’s 10 Greatest Lines of Trash Talk’ by Briggs Seekins 2016, Britannica.com

Is Stonehenge, "where the Druids go?" Strider tries to unravel the mystery shrouding the priestly order of the Celts.  Right now, get up to 55% off your subscription when you go to babbel.com/dank patreon.com/striderwilson Sources: Britannica.com, Historic-uk.com ‘Who Were The Druids?’ by Ben Johnson, Nationalgeographic.com ‘Why Do We Know So Little About The Druids?’ by Erin Blakemore, Wikipedia.org

Comedian and O.C. native Cole Garrett joins Strider Wilson to discuss the infamous meet up spot for high schoolers know simply as... Oso Jack. It was the launching point for many insane nights in the early to mid 2000's. Is it still that way? Maybe Strider and Cole will have to pull a, "hey mister," to find out. Cole Garrett: Cole Garrett: @coletellsjokes  Support Anchor Brewing Co. union workers on social media @anchorbrewing @anchorunionsf #AnchorUnion and #AnchoredInSF Link to event: https://m.facebook.com/events/2111932362327767/ Download DraftKings Sportsbook app and use code DANK. New customers can bet FIVE DOLLARS on Super Bowl Fifty Seven and get TWO HUNDRED IN BONUS BETS INSTANTLY. Only at DraftKings Sportsbook with code DANK. patreon.com/striderwilson Sources: Bigcommerce.com, Acrwebsite.org, Stonecreekllc.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 BONUS BETS: Valid 1 per new customer. Min. $5 deposit. Min $5 bet. Promo code req. $200 issued as BONUS BETS that expire 7 days (168 hours) after being awarded. BONUS BETS must be wagered 1x and stake is not included in any returns or winnings. Super Boost: Valid 1 Odds Boost Token per customer after opt-in each day for eligible Super Bowl LVII prop markets only. Token must be used BEFORE placing eligible bet between 6-9PM ET daily. Odds boosts and prop markets will vary. Max bet limits apply. Tokens are non-cashable, non-refundable, and cannot be withdrawn. Boost Token expire daily at 9PM ET. There are no restrictions on the funds a customer will receive if their bet wins. If their bet loses, they will not receive any reward. Offer period valid 2/6/23 - 2/11/23. See terms at sportsbook.draftkings.com/footballterms.

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

“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

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

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.

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