

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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Jul 14, 2022 • 49min
Cameron Poe Day With Chris Gardner
The hilarious Chris Gardner joins to celebrate and discuss Cameron Poe day, which also happens to be Chris' birthday. Happy bday Chris! Chris Gardner: www.chrisgardnercomedian.com Instagram: @christhegardner DADGRASS.COM/DANK for 20% off your first order! patreon.com/striderwilson nbcnews.com/news/world/countries-abortion-legal-illegal-laws-rcna27505 - article showing a map of abortion laws worldwide and their restrictions guttmacher.org/state-policy/explore/abortion-policy-absence-roe - abortion policy by state as of June 1, 2022 Sources: Thehollywoodreporter.com ‘Nicolas Cage’s Meta-Action Comedy, ‘Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent,’ Sets April 2022 Release in Theaters’ by Pameal McClintock, Imdb.com, Wikipedia.org, Theatlantic: “It’s Not Bastille Day. It’s, ‘Con Air,’ Day’ by Adam Chandler, Conair.fandom.com, Onthisday.com, News.com.eu ‘Con Air: Things You Never Knew About The Action Movie’ by

Jul 4, 2022 • 48min
The American Revolutionary War
Special July 4th Drop. Nice and early in the Morning. Strider does a brief overview of the American Revolutionary War in honor of the Independence day. patreon.com/striderwilson Sources: Battlefields.org, Britannica.com, Wikipedia.org, History.com

Jun 28, 2022 • 37min
The Voynich Manuscript
Strider takes his turn at cracking the code to the most mysterious text of all time. Not including the text he got from his boy at 4am that was just the classic ... patreon.com/striderwilson Sources: Beinecke.library.yale.edu, The Intellectual Devotional by David S. Kidder and Noah D. Oppenheim, Ancient-origins.net ‘Voynich Manuscript Is Solved And This Time It’s Academic’ by Garry Manners, cnn.com, Interstingfactsworld.com, Smithsonianmag.com ‘Here’s What You Need To Know About The Mysterious Voynich Manuscript’ by , Allthatsinteresting.com, Vice.com

Jun 21, 2022 • 53min
'Godfather Of Modern Fitness' Jack Lalanne
It's Summer time and the living is easy. Unless your Jack Lalanne at age 70 swimming across the San Francisco baby towing boats! This man is an utterly jacked inspiration that influenced future greats like Arnold and a generation of everyday men and women simply looking to live healthier. Lalanne paved the way. DADGRASS.COM/DANK for 20% Your First Order!! pateron.com/striderwilson Instagram: @15withosteen Sources: Smithsonianmag.com, Jacklalanne.com, Sportshof.org, Bodybuilding.com ‘Forever Young: Jack Lalanne’s Amazing Feats and Greatest Tips’ by Shawne Perine, Britannica.com, Imdb.com

Jun 14, 2022 • 53min
Alexander The Great: Speech At Opis
The man from a small Greek island responsible for conquering half the known world during is era also was also quite the orator. He delivers a speech to his war weary and even mutinous men. Strider dives into the beginning of the final chapter of Alexander's 12 year, "anabasis." Don't Wait. Check your rate today at UPSTART.COM/DANK Pateron.com/striderwilson Sources: Brittanica.com , Wikisource.org ‘The Anabasis of Alexander: The History of The Wars and Conquest of Alexander the Great’ by Aarian Translator Edward James Chinnock 1884, Worldhistory.org, Jstor.org ‘The Cultural Context of Alexander’s Speech at Opis’ by D. Brendan Nagle, Livescience.com, Greecehighdefinition.com ‘Alexander the Great Speech: Opis Mutiny, The Greatest Speech In History(Video)’

May 31, 2022 • 45min
The 5 Most Influential Literary Characters
Not quite a Dank off, but a dank time none the less. Strider shares his top 5 most influential characters from all of literature with a few caveats: the character must be fictional, from a novel set in specific era, and have a profound effect upon other characters the moment and of course the reader! DADGRASS.COM/DANK for 20% off your first order! patreon.com/striderwilson Sources: Theamericanscholar.org ‘10 Of The Most Influential Characters of All Time’ by James Plath, Dictionary.com, Weforum.org, Britannica.com, Bookanalysis.com, Ranker.com, Study.com

May 24, 2022 • 58min
The Mexican Revolution With Grady Eldridge
Grady Eldridge shares his intimate knowledge about of the Mexican Revolution: it's key figures, Serrano Masculinity, and the idea of, 'being in the middle," and how it leads to more radical behavior. Strider and Grady also discuss raging in the desert, 'the danger matrix,' and much much more. Check Out Grady's Instagram: @gradyeldridge Don't Wait. Check Your Rate Today At Upstar.com/DANK patreon.com/striderwilson Sources: Warbletoncouncil.org, Southeraffairs.org ‘Thread of Blood: Ana Maria Alonso’ by N.H. Gill, Britannica.com, Thoughtco.com ‘Mexican Revolution: The Battle of Celaya’ by Christopher Minster, Reddit.com

May 17, 2022 • 45min
The Great Locomotive Chase
Strider always wondered who was awarded the very first Medal of Honor. It was Union Army Private Jacob Parrott who was part of a train heist mission during the American Civil War. There a lot of brave men in this story! Support Stride and his pod by receiving exclusive content at PATREON.COM/STRIDERWILSON Sources: Thoughtco.com ‘American Civil War: Great Locomotive Chase’ by Kennedy Hickman, Myetx.com, Wikipedia.org, Army.mil, Cmohs.org

May 10, 2022 • 47min
Old Hollywood Gossip With Chad & JT At Netflix Is A Joke Fest
Live from the W pool in Hollywood, Chad and JT join Strider to discuss the rivalry of gossip columnists Loullea Parsons and Hedda Hopper. With a combined audience of over 75 million people these two ladies held sway over the careers actors, directors and even studio heads. DADGRASS.COM/DANK for 20% off your first order! patreon.com/striderwilson Sources: Britannica.com, Vanityfair.com ‘The Powerful Rivalry of Hedda Hopper and Louella Parsons’ by Amy Fine Collins, Wikipedia.org, Encyclopedia.com, Knowledgestew.com ‘The Origin of the Paparazzi’ by Daniel Ganninger

May 3, 2022 • 55min
Art Of Ancient Egypt
You know the pyramids of Giza, King Tut's tomb, and Nefertiti's bust! What about the smaller works of Ancient Egypt? This culture is so rich, illustrious and enigmatic. Strider seeks to uncover some information by taking in and interpreting some legit art. Don't wait and check your rate today at upstart.com/dank drinktrade.com/dank to find the perfect mother's day gift at an amazing deal! patreon.com/striderwilson Sources:‘Art History: 5th Edition’ by Marilyn Stokstad and Micahel W. Cothren, Realclearhistory.com, Historylists.org, Worldhistory.org, Egymonuments.gov.eu, Blogs.getty.edu ‘What Is The Egyptian Book Of The Dead?’ by Sara E. Cole, Thecollector.com ‘Comparing Akhenatan’s Amarna Period Art To Traditional Egyptian Art’ by Nocole B. Hansen