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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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History Is Dank Is Dank History THE FINAL EPISODE

2025/12/23

In honor or this epic 250 episode ride Strider highlights the history of the rollercoaster. It has been a good ride! Plus two segments: On-This-day and a thank call to an escape room. Thank you ATC, and an especially big THANK YOU to all the Danktorians. You guys are legends!!! Strider's Special Makin' Memories Sources: onthisday.com, pbs.com, history.com, smithsonianmag.com, everything-everywhere.com

Stoker Supreme

2025/12/16

Known as the, "unsinkable stoker," Arthur Priest who worked in the bowels of the ships engine room as a stoker survived 6 shipwrecks. Is it good or bad luck? Maybe there is a reason the saying is to get back on the horse not the boat. We hear about Priest's epic tales of survival. Also a little help, hurt bone. Some re-cast it now and a dank thank call to the Mattress Firm. Strider's Special Makin' Memories Sources: historyhit.com, amusingplanet.com, time.com, britannica.com, imdb.com

Legendary Valet: Billy Lee

2025/12/09

As a valet himself Strider has to honor the most legendary valet of all time, William Lee. He was the personal valet to George Washington throughout the American Revolution. Yes, Billy Lee was a slave, and his story highlights the humanity masked by the inhumane institution of slavery. Billy Lee's rise to freedom is an epic journey. Plus, a thank call to the tow truck company. Some who said it and a new segment called, "first to first." Strider's Full Stand Up Special Makin' Memories Sources: historysnob.com, mountvernon.org, battlefields.org, blackpast.org, wikipedia.org, brainyquote.com

Treaty of Westphalia

2025/11/25

A little help, hurt, bone never hurt anyone. Or did it? Plus some on this day. As well as a look at the Treaty of Westphalia from a Global, "what if?" perspective. Strider's Full Stand Up Special Makin' Memories Sources: onthisday.com, jimmysays.medium.com, history.com, thefamouspeople.com, poemhunter.com, shadowsofconstantinople.com, history.com

Equations: Dank Off

2025/11/18

Strider has selected 5 mathematical equations and than ranks which one is the dankest. Which equation propelled humanity to greater heights astronomically, architecturally, economically or just straight up observationally? Plus we play a little who said it, re-cast it today and finish off with a thank call to Home Depot. Strider's Stand Up Special Makin' Memories Sources: praxilabs.com, KaizenExecutive Instagram, borisjulie.com, theguardian.com, brainyquote.com, quotationspage.com, realmofhistory.com, sciencealert.com, ripleys.com, live.stemfellowship.org, britannica.com

The Tower Of London

2025/11/11

Since William the Conqueror built the the Original white tower around 1100 the tower of London has had may additions and served many different functions. No matter what the tower was being as: palace, prison, zoo there is no question that throughout the centuries it has been and remains a symbol of power and wonder. Makin' Memories Strider's Full Stand Up Special Sources: hrp.org.uk, juliandboris.com, history.com, imdb.com, wikipedia.org, britannica.com

"Empire Of Death" Paris Catacombs

2025/11/04

The former limestone quarry that exists beneath the city of Paris is a creepy yet dank combination of history. These catcoms house fossils from 45 million years ago, the bones of 6 million Parisians going back to the 4th century, occult temples, and French resistance as well as German bunkers from WW2. Strider shares photos from his recent visit with his dank wife. Makin' Memories Strider's Full 1 hour stand up special! Sources: history.com, penguinteen.com, catacombs.paris.fr, parisperfect.com, brainyquote.com, imdb.com, atlasobscura.com

Evidence Of Giants

2025/10/21

Legends of gargantuan dudes posting up in ancient times exist in almost every cultures oral and written history across the globe. We've heard of Titans, Giants, Colossi but do we have actual physical evidence of them? It depends who you ask. Strider dives in to find out. Plus we play a little help, hurt, bone. There's some quote trivia and of course a thank call. Strider's Full Stand Up Special Makin' Memories Sources: medlink.com, brainyquote.com, screenrant.com, biography.com, weareteachers.com, ancient-origins.net

Mysterious Disappearance At The Flannan Isle Lighthouse

2025/10/14

At the turn of the Century off the Scottish Coast 3 men were never heard from again. Why? Strider dives into this mystery to find an answer. Plus we play a little help, hurt, bone. Recast it today. And of course a thank call to a lighthouse for providing guidance to wayward bros. Strider's Full Stand Up Special Makin' Memories Sources: allthatsinteresting.com, history.co.uk, imdb.com, oceanservice.noaa.gov, lighthousemuseum.org, biography.com, wikipedia.org, historycollection.com

Evolution Of Emotion

2025/10/07

In honor of his bro Mason, who loves emotion, Strider takes a look back through the ages at the development of human emotion. Research led to even more questions. Are humans born with an emotional predisposition that environment exacerbates or curbs? Are there extinct personality types? Or have there been Shmoles like Kevin since cave man times? Strider finds answers and dials up the Halloween store for a fire thank call. Strider's Special Makin' Memories Sources: lyrics.com, genius.com, songmeanings.com, education.nationalgeographic.org, psychologytoday.com, Oxford University Press ‘Episode 69 The History Of Emotions’, pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov, practicaltyping.com

Weird Castle Rules

2025/09/30

Not sure what's worse these rules or their draconian punishments. It's crazy to think that the castle was the, "best," place to live in Medieval times. We play recast it today as well a dial up the movie theater for a good old fashioned Thank Call. Strider's Special Makin' Memories Sources: ranker.com, history.com, englishheritage.com, tumblr.com, imdb.com

Worst Medieval Jobs With Harmony McElligott

2025/09/16

If you think your job is friggin bummer just be glad you don't have these gigs. Harmony and Strider play a little quote trivia, share their worst jobs and explore core memories. Check out @harmonyMcelligott Strider's Special Makin' Memories Free to watch HERE Sources: afb.org, brainyquote.com, historyhit.com, medievalist.net, history.com

Marie Curie

2025/09/09

She was such a genius her notebook is still radioctive and needs to be displayed in a lead case. Winner of two Nobel prizes in two different fields she helped lay the foundation for a multitude of scientific advancements. Strider plays a little who said it, re-cast it now and of course a thank call to Big 5 Sporting Goods. Plus some on this day. Episode was set to release the 12th, but it's out on the 9th. If you listen on the 12th that segment will work perfectly though :) Strider Wilson's Special Makin' Memories Sources: weareteachers.com, history.com, britannica.com, wikipedia.org, biography.com, newsweek.com, imdb.com, onthisday.com

O.K. DUDE

2025/08/26

Perhaps the two most common words in the English Language. More than yes, no and and definetely more that please and thank you. What are the origins of Strider's favorite words O.K. and DUDE? We explore the etymology of these dank words and more. Plus a thank call to U-haul. Strider's Special Makin' Memories. FREE to watch! Sources: history.com, historyhit.com, mdb.com, obamawhitehouse.archives.gov, bbc.com, wilikpedia.org, brainyquote.com

Bass Reeves A Wild West Legend

2025/08/19

This mans life feels like a tall tale. In fact, what he did on the American Frontier in Oklahoma, Texas and beyond inspired the fictional character, The Lone Ranger. But there ain't nothing fictional, maybe embellished, but for sure rooted in actual shoot outs, brawls and horse chases. There is perhaps no greater display of justice and courage from one dude... Bass Reeves. Strider's Full Stand Up Special Makin' Memories Sources: allthatsinteresting.com, goodreads.com, onthisday.com, britannica.com, okhistory.org,

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★★★★★

turmish 2025/12/23

End of an era

Thanks so much for all the friggin dank education my dawg! Best to you and Aaron in all that you do!

★★★★★

OliviaMunn'sClam 2025/12/03

So sick dude

Fired up

★★★★★

Brian_in_ar 2025/11/20

Dank

This show is Daaannnkk

★★★★★

LittleChickenDinner 2025/05/16

Uber-Dank

This show is so chill. Been ripping eps left and right.

★★★★★

FrankRodrig49 2025/01/07

Friggin’ whatup dudes

Wish I had Strider as a history teacher back in High School. Class would’ve been so dank!

★★★★★

Code Moster 2024/07/06

Strider- 10 stars

Dude just crushes it every episode Strider Mitchell Wilson lll might be the most knowledgeable person west of Rhode Island. As a 8th grade history ...

★☆☆☆☆

school of law school 2024/08/14

A minor?

Did you actually graduate, in a nut dude. Whata joke

★★★★★

Feedevo 2024/05/25

Dank

Show is dope, 1 stars are douches

★★★★★

Austin kageler 2024/02/06

Great podcast

I really enjoyed this podcast has a great spin on history and keeps it simply but construct. Very funny and I am now a new follower. I am currently re...

★★★★★

Contav 2023/12/27

Good Stuff

Loads of knowledge and wisdom from this guy every week

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