

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 5, 2024 • 30min
Stoke Newington: A Hamlet Of Stoke
Is the Hackney town of Stoke Newington a place of true stoke or is it simply just a name? Perhaps the Father of English Hymnody, Isaac Watts, who wrote the most stoke inducing hymn of all time may provide a clue within his lyrics. Take a virtual historical stroll through Stoke Newington and more with Strider. Strider's Special Makin' Memories Raw Dog Captain Hat Sources: britannica.comworldhistory.org 'Gnosticism’ by Rebecca Denova 2021, pastemagazine.com by ‘Hackney Why You Must Make Time For This Underrated London Neighborhood’ by Bryony Parker 2022, stokenewingtonhistory.com, thehistorypress.co.uk ‘Stoke Newington: The Dissenting History of a London Parish’ by Rab MacWilliam 2021, wikipedia.org

Oct 29, 2024 • 32min
Warality
Strider explores a few instances in history when past foes become current bros. What special blend circumstances align global superpowers? What is this idea of warality? On the surface the causes appear just and moral, but what is really going on... CHECK OUT MAKIN' MEMORIES!!! Strider's stand up special FREE on the All Things Comedy YouTube Chanel. striderwilson.com Sources: history.com ‘5 Ways the French Helped Win the America Revolution’ by Suzanne McGee 2023, John Haas’ Chatgpt search, usrussiarelations.org, historynet.com , history.com ‘China: Timeline’ 2019, constitutionfacts.com, myprivateparis.com, britannica.com, fandom.com

Oct 22, 2024 • 1h 19min
Special Guest FINNEAS: Historically Chill Vibes
Honored to have Contemporary Legend FINNEAS join to discuss what roles he and and Strider could have filled historically with their modern skill sets and much MUCH more. Like Jazz for every wrong note Strider hits FINNEAS is there to hit the right next note. He's chill, thoughtful and brilliant. Enjoy! Check Out For Cryin' Out Loud! Out now. Everywhere! Check out Makin' Memories on ATC YouTube FREE! striderwilson.com Sources: history.com, britannica.com, onthisday.com, imdb.com

Oct 15, 2024 • 30min
Native Ghosts
In this especially spooky episode Strider highlights a few or the most fearsome creatures of the wilderness dating back hundreds and maybe even thousands of years. These ghosts from the Mountains of Montana, plains of Utah, Canada and beyond might still be out there. Native American tribes as well as outsiders have claimed to see strange beings on many occasions in these areas and more. Strider's Stand Up Special Makin' Memories striderwilson.com NEW Raw Dog Captain Hats: https://almostfriday.shop/products/sundays-in-the-fall-hat-copy Sources: countere.com ‘Native American Ghost Stories’ by Tiger Lily 2021, beltmag.com ‘Native Grief and Resurgence in the Midwest’ by Sasha Marie Suarez 2022, smithsonianmag.com ‘Native Ghosts and the Supernatural’ by Dennis Zotigh 2021, toptenz.net

Oct 1, 2024 • 42min
Bros In History A Dank Off
Which brothers had the most lasting historical impact? Strider ranks em and danks em. Also, some ghost talk because it is October afterall. Strider's Stand Up Special Makin' Memories striderwilson.com Sources: history.com ‘8 Famous Brothers In History’ by Christopher Klein 2018, complex.com ‘The 25 Greatest Brothers In Sports History’ by Doug Sibor 2013, britannica.com, pbs.org, airandspace.si.edu, wikipedia.org

Sep 17, 2024 • 43min
Assassins With Harmony McElligott
Harmony is back and ready to talk about the origin of term assassin. Where did it come from, and who were these trained killers? Strider then quizzes Harmony on the most history altering assassination attempts. Strider's Stand Up Special Makin' Memories @HarmonyMcelligott striderwilson.com patreon.com/striderwilson Raw Dog Captain Sources: worldhistory.org ‘The Assassins’ by Mark Cartwright 2019, historyextra.com, britannica.com, wikipedia.org, thoughtco.com, history.com, kingsinstitute.stanford.edu

Sep 10, 2024 • 39min
Was Sparta Actually Unchill?
The Ancient Spartan way of life is often glorified in film and television, but should we be horrified? Modern, "Alpha Male Influencers," harken to the brutal training and military prowess of the Spartan soldier as a form of motivation to become elite in contemporary society. This idea along with how sick the movie 300 was, inspired Strider to look into whether or not it would be tight to have lived in Sparta 2500 years ago. Strider's Stand Up Special Makin' Memories striderwilson.com Raw Dog Tees patreon.com/striderwilson Sources: historycollection.com ‘We Are Still Learning Weird Things About Ancient Sparta’ by Khalid Elhassan 2024, worldhistory.org ‘Agoge The Spartan Education Program’ by Joshua J. Mark 2021, worldhistory.org ‘Spartan Women” by Joshua J. Mark 2021wikipedia.org

Aug 27, 2024 • 36min
Lascaux Caves
Imagine going to back 40,000 years ago to the moment when an ancient human decided to express his or herself creatively. In France, within the Lascaux Caves exists non only one of the most perfectly preserved, but also one of oldest example of ancient cave art. Though the images appear as simple animals, plants and human figures is there deep meaning behind these works? Strider's Stand Up Special Makin' Memories striderwilson.com Raw Dog Captain T's Sources: britannica.com, study.com, dailyartmagazine.com ‘All You Need To Know About The Lascaux Cave’ by Vithoria Konzen Dill 2023, science.org ‘Did Neanderthals Paint Early Cave Art’ by Michael Balter 2021, bbc.com ‘Neanderthal extinction Not Caused by Brutal Wipe Out’ by Pallab Ghosh 2022

Aug 13, 2024 • 1h 5min
Modern And Contemporary Art With Mark Bade
Art curator and gallerist, Mark Bade, joins Strider to discuss their favorite works of the past. As well as what might be ahead creatively in the art world. Mark has widespread creativity across multiple mediums such as music, comedy, filmmaking and fashion. The dude is a beast! Strider's Stand Up Special Makin' Memories Raw Dog Captain T-shirts: https://fridaybeers.shop/products/raw-dog-captain-tee striderwilson.com patreon.com/striderwilson Sources: moma.org, theartstory.org, wikipedia.org, thecollector.com, smarthistory.org, gutav-klimt.com, britannica.com, julieandboris.com

Aug 6, 2024 • 58min
Celebrating 200 With Chad and JT
The Legends of Stoke Chad and JT join this milestone episode. We dive back into what was going down in 200 BC/AD. Plus, he bros bring revolutionary perspective and straight up new facts on that masterfully blend and explain science, history and culture. Their rare knowledge touches on subjects such as: shark mating techniques, dinosaur language, and friggin jazz. You're gonna wanna listen to this ep twice! Strider's Stand Up Special Makin' Memories striderwilson.com patreon.com/striderwilson Raw Dog Captain T-Shirts: https://fridaybeers.shop/products/raw-dog-captain-tee Sources: historycentral.com, attalus.org, oxfordreference.com, onthisday.com