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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Nov 1, 2022 • 38min
'History's Greatest Rascal' Julie D'Aubigny
Julie D'Aubigny went by many names and had many lovers, which is legit. She lived life to the fullest! She went undefeated in numerous duels, was an opera star, an arsonist and that's just the tip of the blade. Also, the Space Needle is lame. patreon.com/striderwilson Sources: Theculturetrip.com by Jade Cuttle, Kellygardiner.com, Wikipedia.org, Geriwalton.com, Sportsmanist.com, Allthatsinteresting.com, Reference.jrank.org, art-facts.com
Oct 25, 2022 • 44min
Insane Engineering Of The Golden Gate Bridge
Who isn't fascinated by feats of Civil Engineers? Dating back to the ancient Pyramids of Egypt all the way up this past weekend's game of Wizard Sticks with the boys... it's undeniably awe inspiring! So were the ingenious designs and insane work conditions that combined to build the World's most famous bridge. Go to adultalyte.com and enter the discount code DANK35 and save 35% off today. Go to DADGRASS.COM/DANK for 20% off your first order. patreon.com/dank Sources: Youtube.com LESICS “Golden Gate Bridge The Crazy Engineering Behind It”, Youtube.com npatou “Building the Golden Gate Bridge (1933-1937), Original Footage!”, Pbs.org “Men Who Built the Bridge”, goldengate.org
Oct 18, 2022 • 55min
George Lucas Is A Dumbass With Chad Kroeger
George Lucas just got lucky! Chad brings some examples of how this is so true, and much more. Aaron drops all sorts of film knowledge too. Forget hyperspace this ep is hyperDANK! Go to https://www.magicmind.co/DANK, And get 40% off your subscription or 20% off your first one time purchase with code: DANK20, this special 40% offer is valid within 10 days of sign-up so hurry up! patreon.com/striderwilson Sources: Wikipedia.com, Parade.com, Imdb.com, Britannica.com
Oct 11, 2022 • 44min
The Development Of Writing
Where did writing start and when? Strider finds the answer to this question and much more. patreon.com/striderwilson Sources: bl.uk/historyofwriting ‘Where Did Writing Begin?” by Ewan Clayton, Wise-answer.com, Quora.com, Britannica.com, Nationalgeographic.com, Worldhistory.org
Oct 4, 2022 • 42min
The Sunken City Of Dwarka
The oceans are not only great for providing sick waves and dank views, they also hold many mysteries. In India there is believed to be an Ancient sunken city called Dwarka. If found, evidence of this submerged city would change modern archeologists' understanding of our ancient ancestors. And more! DADGRASS.COM/DANK for 20% off your first order! patreon.com/striderwilson Sources: bbc.com, Britannica.com, Indianyug.com ‘Is Ancient Submerged City of Dwarka Real and Proof of Historical Krishna and Mahabharata? By Rajendar Kumar, Curiosmos.com, Vedantu.com, Themysteriousindia.net
Sep 27, 2022 • 36min
The Permian Extinction
Strider Discusses the largest mass extinction event, or maybe events, known to planet Earth. That's right! The Permian extinction was prior to, and even more extreme than the asteroid impact on the Yucatan Peninsula 65 million years ago. patreon.com/striderwilson Sources: Nationalgeographic.com ‘ The Permian Extinction - When Life Nearly Came To An End’ by Hillel J. Hoffman, Commons.wikimedia.org, @_milliepatel Twitter image, reddit.com/naturewasmetal, Britannica.com, julieandboris.com
Sep 13, 2022 • 47min
Golden Horde
After Genghis Khan's death the Mongol Empire was divided into 4 appanages. The Golden Horde ruled over much of Eastern Europe for centuries leaving many lasting affects. Strider cruises through the Horde's early mounted conquests, its Empire building, then finally its downfall and assimilation. DADGRASS.COM/DANK for 20% off your first order! patreon.com/striderwilson Sources: worldhistory.org, Wikipedia.org, Thoughtco.com ‘What Was The Golden Horde?’ by Kallie Szczepanski, Rbth.com ‘ Lessons In Warfare Learnt From The Golden Horde’ by Alexander Vershinin 2014
Sep 6, 2022 • 51min
Sports Betting In The U.S.
With Fantasy Football season here this week, Strider explores the origins of sports betting in the United States. Download the DraftKings Sportsbook app NOW and use promo code DANK to get TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS in FREE bets INSTANTLY when you place a five-dollar bet this Sunday! patreon.com/striderwilson Sources: Sports.bogataonline.com, Sportshandle.com ‘A History of Sports Betting in the United States: Gambling Laws and Outlaws’ by Brett Smiley 2017, Sportsecyclopedia.com, Vegasslotsonline.com 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/MI/NJ/PA/WV/WY), 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (CO/NH), 888-789-7777/visit http://ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY), visit OPGR.org (OR), call/text TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN), or 1-888-532-3500 (VA). 21+ (18+ NH/WY). Physically present in AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/IA/LA(select parishes)/MI/NH/NJ/ NY/OR/PA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. New customer offer void in NH/OR/ONT-CA. $200 in Free bets: New customers only. Valid 1 per new customer. Min. $5 deposit. Min $5 wager. $200 issued as eight (8) $25 free bets. Ends 9/19/22 @ 8pm. Early Win: 1 Early Win Token issued per eligible game. Opt in req. Token expires at start of eligible game. Min moneyline bet $1. Wagering limits apply. Wagers placed on both sides of moneyline will void bet. Ends 1/8/23 @ 8pm ET. See terms at sportsbook dot draftkings dot com slash football terms.
Aug 30, 2022 • 1h 4min
Hogs, Dogs and Sausages With The Big Hog Legend Joe Marrese
The big hog legend himself, Joe Marrese, joins to discuss regional dogs across the U.S. and more. He and Strider rank the dankest dog, and explore the somewhat embattled etymology of the term, "hot dog." HAVERSUPPLY.COM code: DANK at checkout for 20% off! patreon.com/striderwilson Sources: Hot-dog.orgTommysredhots.com, Grapesandgrains.org, wikipedia.org
Aug 23, 2022 • 1h 4min
Early Democracy And The Threat Of Tyranny With J.D. Lapinsky
J.D. who has researched multiple episodes joins Strider to discuss the double-edged sword that is freedom. Using Ancient Athens as the quintessential example of a pure democracy the bros discuss what it means to be a citizen of a democracy. Also, Gus shotguns multiple beverages, which is so sick! Go to DADGRASS.COM/DANK for 20% off your first order! J.D. Lapinsky: @jdlapinsky Gus The Shotgun Legend: @gustav__o patreon.com/striderwilson Sources: History.com, Wikipedia.org, Nationalgeographic.com, Ancientathens.org, Gill, N.S. “Pericles' Funeral Oration - Thucydides' Version.” ThoughtCo. ThoughtCo, May 14, 2020. https://www.thoughtco.com/pericles-funeral-oration-thucydides-version111998#:~:text=Pericles'%20funeral%20oration%20was%20a,statesman%20during%20the%20Peloponnesian%20War., “On Tyranny, on Politics.pdf.” Google Drive. Google. Accessed July 25, 2022. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1kmlUxKmErnaoEKAHj1iA4tt0qAs_UIvd/view?usp=sharing., SBTNReview. “Pericles, the Golden Age of Athens.” YouTube. YouTube, May 1, 2020. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PoZfCO42nhA., schooloflifechannel. “Philosophy - Aristotle.” YouTube. YouTube, October 29, 2014. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=csIW4W_DYX4., schooloflifechannel. “Philosophy - Plato.” YouTube. YouTube, October 20, 2014. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VDiyQub6vpw., TEDEducation. “What Did Democracy Really Mean in Athens? - Melissa Schwartzberg.” YouTube. YouTube, March 24, 2015. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0fivQUlC7-8.
