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Jan 28, 2025 • 1h 10min

Battle Of Cape Lopez With Rusty Featherstone

When Rusty joins it only means one thing... Pirates! Strider and Rusty(Friday Beers Playdate podcast) discuss the battle that perhaps ended the,  "Golden Age of Piracy." The bros also discuss Captain James Cook, what gets them horny and much more. Strap on your boots cause this episode is an adventure.  Strider's Special Makin' Memories Raw Dog Captain Hat ON SALE NOW! Sources: livescience.com, goldenageofpiracy.org, worldencyclopedia.org, rmg.co.uk, morethannelon.com, thoughtco.com, rmg.co.uk
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Jan 21, 2025 • 50min

L.A. Architecture

Strider's has selected 5 iconic structures that influenced 100 years of Southern California domestic architecture. Plus one pretty legit bonus structure! Donate Animals In Emergency Situations Strider's Special Makin' Memories Sources: latimes.com, yahoo.com, wikipedia.com, discoverlosangeles.com, mdpl.org, storymaps.arcgis.com, flwright.org, gira.com, thoughtco.com, archdaily.com, borisjulie.com, brainyquote.com
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Jan 7, 2025 • 49min

Leading Up To 2025 By Quarter Century Mark

Strider travels back in time to the year 25 A.D. stopping every one hundred years. What were the major events? Who were the major figures? What themes are consist during this 2,000 year period if any? Starting in 1925, 1825, 1725... Watch Strider's Stand Up Special Makin' Memories  Sources: onthisday.com, history.com, wikipedia.org, cfr.org, heritage-history.com, historycentral.com
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Dec 17, 2024 • 39min

Terracotta Soldiers: Army Of The Afterlife

The, "First Emperor," of China brought thousands of life-size soldiers with him into the afterlife. Why? Has this been done anywhere else besides China? Also, in a tomb mound near by lies an expensive mystery.  Watch Strider's Special Makin' Memories Here! Sources: smithsonianmag.com, britannica.com, chinahighlights.com, wikipedia.org
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Nov 26, 2024 • 46min

The 13th Warrior: Historical Accuracy

What is not to love about 13 bros teaming up to defeat an ancient evil that lives in the mist? Based on the real life account of 10th century Islamic poet Ahmad Ibn Fadlan and the epic poem Beowulf the 1999 film takes some big swings. Strider clears the fog around what is and isn't historically on point.  Strider's Special Makin' Memories striderwilson.com Sources: Screenhub.blog, imdb.com, encyclopedia.com, study.com, bbc.com ‘The 13th Warrior: The Hollywood blockbuster that pioneered a Muslim hero’ by Mohammad Zaheer 2024, britannica.com, discover.hubpages.com, odins-gift.com, artofconversation.net ‘Re-Watching The 13th Warrior’ by Matthew Morgan 2023
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Nov 19, 2024 • 45min

Who Were The Knights Templar?

Who were these guys and where did they go? Perhaps to find the answer we must look at why the order began in the first place. Strider takes a trip to the first Crusade and beyond to find out more about these warrior bankers.  Strider's Stand Up Special Makin' Memories Raw Dog Captain Hat ON SALE! striderwilson.com Sources: livescience.com ‘Who Were The Knights Templar’ by Martyn conterio 2021, history.com, wikipedia.org, bbc.com
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Nov 12, 2024 • 34min

Battle Of Castle Itter

Nothing better then when old foes become bros even if it's just for an instant. This battle was perhaps the only time in recorded history that German and U.S. Forces fought on the same side during World War 2. This story could be movie!  Strider's Stand Up Special Makin' Memories Raw Dog Captain Hat ON SALE! striderwilson.com Sources: history.co.uk, britannica.com, reddit.com, bbc.com ‘The Austrain Castle Where Germans Lost to German-US Foces’ by Bethany Bell 2015, centerofthewest.org ‘Powder Hour: Operation Cowboy’ by Rebecca Hoback 2016, wikipedia.org
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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
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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
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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

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