

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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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

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