History Is Dank

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...

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...

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 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

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, Kaiz...

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, j...

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...

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 Spec...

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,...

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 sto...

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

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

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...

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.g...

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 Fu...

What modern sporting event had its genesis in a brief moment in history? What modern game was originally a religious practice or high court performance? There are quite a few, but Strider selects his favorites then ranks them. Also we play a little quote trivia... Who said it? As well as a #thankcall to the bowling alley.  Get  60% OFF the Magic Mind.  Click the link! https://www.ma...

Does this film strike the perfect balance between historical accuracy and artistic liberty? Though Dances with Wolves won best picture in 1990 Strider kicks off this episode by re-casting a different film from 1990 with actors from today. There's also a little quotational trivia in here and of course a Thank call.  Strider's Stand Up Special Makin' Memories Sources: imbd.com, wikipedia.org, c...

This episode opens with heavy appreciation for July 14th. If you don't know why that is a vital date to human history then don't miss this episode. Strider delves into the secret nuclear ice base that never fully became operational. Thank goodness! Due to rising global temperatures parts of this arctic, "lab," are being exposed.  Strider's Stand Up Special Makin' Memories Sources: history.com...

Zheng He commanded the massive Treasure Fleet in early Ming China. He survived a rather burtal  childhood, and rose up to  the highest position ever for a Eunuch. He sailed all over the Indian Ocean, and if it weren't for a change of Emperor (something that happened often in his time) he might have reached areas of the globe hundreds of years prior to when Explorers of Europe did. ...

The greatest general of Carthage struck fear into the hearts of Romans. His brilliance as a military tactician and leader is overshadowed by his eventual demise by general Scipio Africanus. What made Hannibal so effective against Rome in 2 Punic Wars? Get 60% off the Magic Mind offer with our link and code HISTORYDANK60   #magicmind #mentalwealth #mentalperformance Strider Wilson's Speci...

Besides fire and man power did Ancient civilizations and settlements have any other sources of power that we might think only came about after the Inudstrial Revolution? If so, what natural elements did ancient humans harness, and for what purpose? Plus, Strider thank calls the car wash.  Strider's Stand Up Special Makin' Memories Sources: history.com, group.met.com, eia.gov, ebsco.com &rsquo...

We often wonder, what would it have been like to go back in time and be there for a major event. Perhaps Baroque art is the pasts premiere way of transporting and observer to a brief moment in time. Harmony breaks it down for us using, "Rome's last true Renaissance man," Bernini.   Harmony's  Instagram   Strider's Stand Up Special  Makin' Memories Sources:  nga.gov, w...

In WWI there was No Man's Land. To step upon it meant instant demise. Now, imagine that very same danger, but at 12,000 feet of altitude. Strider Thank Calls the Geek squad to let them know they're aren't dorks.  Strider's Stand Up Special Makin' Memories Sources: nationalgeographic.com, smithsonianmag.com, turismofvg.it, thewesterfrontassociation.com, wikipedia.org, The I...

In 1846 a group of settlers lead by George Donner got stranded in the Sierra Nevada Mountains. They were hoping to start a new life in California. What they had to do to try to survive... was something unthinkable. To keep the stoke up during this dark subject matter Strider thank calls Toyota.  Strider's Stand Up Special Makin' Memories Sources: history.com, britannica.com, imdb.co...

Navigating life is difficult for anyone! Especially if you're a dull witted son of and Ancient Indian ruler. The Panchatantra consists of 5 fables meant to guide one toward a, "Successful," life. Strider focuses on an battle between Owls and Crows. Two of the most legit birds. Also, another THANK CALL to J Mike's. Just to let them know they're crushing it over there.  Strider's Full Stand Up...