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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Aug 15, 2023 • 42min
Emperor Kangxi: Beast Mode Competency
He is considered to be the ablest ruler of the vast Chinese empire. Kangxi set a structural foundation for the remaining Qing Dynasty Emperors. What role did militarism play in his peaceful reign. Well, somewhat peaceful. Right now, Dad Grass is offering our listeners 20% off your first order when you go to DADGRASS.COM/DANK. Head to FACTOR MEALS.com/dank50 and use code dank50 to get 50% off. patreon.com/striderwilson Sources: The Intellectual Devotional by David S. Kidder and Noah D. Oppenheim, Britannica.com, Nationalgeogrpahic.com, Imdb.com, Cambridge.org QING MILITARY INSTITUTIONS AND THEIR EFFECTS ON GOVERNMENT, ECONOMY, AND SOCIETY, 1640–1800 by Yingcong Dai 2017, Battlefield.org
Aug 8, 2023 • 59min
Roswell New Mexico: Aliens or No? With Chad Kroeger
The truth is answered on this pod. The savant of stoke himself, Chad, cruised in wearing his tac vest and had all the answers about what is the most famous UAP/UFO crash landing of all time. @Chadandjtgodeep @Hug.Your.Bros. Download the DraftKings Casino app NOW, sign up with promo code DANK, New customers get a deposit match up to ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS in casino credits when you deposit $5 or more! Go to HelloFresh dot com slash 50DANK and use code 50DANK for 50% off plus free shipping! patreon.com/striderwilson Sources: History.com, stratocat.com.ar, Nytimes.com ‘Wreckage In The Desert Was Odd But Not Alien’ by William J. Broad 1994, Yahoo.com “‘Non-Human’ Beings Recovered From Crashes, UFO Whistleblower Says Under Oath” 2023, Nationalgeographic.com ‘What We Know From Decades Of UFO Government Investigations’ by Joel Mathis 2023, Blaze.tv Gambling problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER (Michigan/New Jersey/Pennsylvania/West Virginia). Please play responsibly. In partnership with Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races in West Virginia. All games regulated by the West Virginia Lottery. In Connecticut, help is available for problem gambling call 888-789-7777 or visit c c p g dot org. 21+. Physically present in Connecticut/Michigan/New Jersey/Pennsylvania/West Virginia only. Void in Ontario. One per opted-in new customer. Min. $5 deposit. Max match $100 in casino credits which require 1x play-thru within 7 days. See terms at casino dot draftkings dot com slash player’s choice. Restrictions apply.
Jul 25, 2023 • 56min
Meth Saves The Day For WWII Solider With Guest Nick Taravella
Finnish soldier Aimo Koivunen took his entire units' meth dosage to survive against pursuing Soviet soldiers, sub-zero temperatures and much more! Nick Taravella's Instagram: @nick.taravella Get 55% off your Babbel subscription at Babbel.com/DANK pateron.com/striderwilson Sources: Reddit.com/damnthatsinteresting, Wikipedia.org, Allthatsinteresting.com ‘Meet Aimo Koivunen, The Solider Who Survived WWII Thanks To Accidentally Overdosing On Meth’ by Genevive Carlton 2022, Medium.com ‘The Crazy Crystal Meth Adventure Of A Finnish Soldier’ by Giulia Montanari 2020, iwm.org.uk
Jul 18, 2023 • 59min
Caesar and Cleopatra's Romance Harmony McElligott Joins
This ancient love story still lives with us today. Harmony Joins Strider to discuss what is perhaps the most talked about romance in history. Follow @HarmonyMcElligott Use my link at EXPRESSVPN.com/dank to get three extra months free! patreron.com/striderwilson Sources: Britannica.com, History.com, Historydaily.org, Allthatsinteresting.com
Jul 11, 2023 • 1h 30min
Ranking The Grades With J.T. Parr
What was the best grade ever? J.T. joins strider as they rank grades 1 through 12 from best to worst based on curriculum, what was going on in the world at the time and perhaps most importantly where they were in their lives. Please forgive the nostalgia! Head to FACTORMEALS.com/dank50 and use code dank50 to get 50% off. Right now, Dad Grass is offering our listeners 20% off your first order when you go to DADGRASS.COM/DANK. patreon.com/striderwilson Sources: CA.gov, D64.org, Educationworld.com, Onthisday.com, Educationadvanced.com, Bhusd.org, Thoughtco.com ‘Math Courses of Study Grade by Grade’ by Deb Russell
Jul 4, 2023 • 45min
Benjamin Danklin
Special 4th of July Episode on the dankest of the 4 Founding Fathers... Benjamin Franklin. He was a Renaissance man indeed. You will want to research many of the facets of B. Franklin's life after listening to this. Go to HelloFresh.com/dank50 and use code dank50 for 50% off plus free shipping! patreon.com/striderwilson Sources: History.com, Britannica.com , Wikipedia.org, Livescience.com, Founders.archives.gov, Brainyquotes.com, Time.com “Ken Burns’ New Documentary Shows Benjamin Franklin in All His Contradictions”
Jun 27, 2023 • 34min
Gnarly Skate Videos
Iconic directors and personalities started their careers doing what just about everyone loves these days... making videos with their friends. It's not just the awesome, skillful and downright dangerous tricks that make skate videos so awesome to watch it's the vibe. They're simply cool! How are they so cool? @Hug.Your.Bros. patreon.com/striderwilson Sources: Premiumbeat.com ‘The History of Skate Videography: The Unsung Hero Of Cinema Verte’ by Robbie Janey 2019, Networked-culture.fandom.com, Dazeddigital.com, Skateboardershq.com, Skatedeluxe.com
Jun 20, 2023 • 39min
Sensuous Spy Mata Hari
During World War I the World Famous exotic dancer Mata Hari was entangled in a international web of espionage. Visit ExpressVPN.com/DANK, and get three extra months for free! Go to DADGRASS.COM/DANK for 20% off your first order. @Hug.Your.Bros. patreon.com/striderwilson Sources: cia.gov, goodreads.com, britannica.com, briography.com, theguardian.com, Intellectual Devotional by David S. Kidder and Noah D. Oppenheim
Jun 13, 2023 • 45min
Deadly North Sentinel Island
The most isolated Tribe, The Sentinelese, are quick to ward off any outsiders of the modern world with their knives and arrows. If you venture to this island you won't be coming back! Right now, Dad Grass is offering our listeners 20% off your first order when you go to DADGRASS.COM/DANK. patreon.com/striderwilson @Hug.Your.Bros. Sources: Investing.com, Wikipedia.org, Forbes.com ‘Everything We Know About Isolated Sentinelese People of North Sentinel Island’ by Kiona N. Smith, Northsentinelisland.com, Allthatsinteresting.com, Survivalinternational.org, Bbc.com
Jun 6, 2023 • 1h 3min
D Day The Beaches
Operation Overlord consisted of air, naval and land assaults on the European coast on this very day 79 years ago. June 6, 1944 was a day you did not want to be on the beaches of Normandy, France. Strider looks into the different beach sectors and one phantom sector of the D Day invasion. Right now, get up to 55% off your subscription when you go to BABBEL.COM/DANK Go to DADGRASS.COM/DANK for 20% off your first order. patreon.com/striderwilson Sources: Dod.defense.gov, History.com, Militaryhistorynow.com, Warfarehistorynetwork.com, youtube.com/simplehistory
