History Is Dank

Are the ubiquitous palms that line the boulevards of Los Angeles even from here? If not why, then why were Palm Trees chosen? Strider dives into the idea of what it means to be authentic.  patreon.com/striderwilson Sources: Kcet.org, Installitdirect.comm Allaboutpalmtrees.com, Treevitalize.com, Thelocaltreeexpert.com, Treehugger.com ‘Get To Know The Essential Redwood Tree’ by Steve Nix 2019

Julie D'Aubigny went by many names and had many lovers, which is legit. She lived life to the fullest! She went undefeated in numerous duels, was an opera star, an arsonist and that's just the tip of the blade. Also, the Space Needle is lame.  patreon.com/striderwilson Sources: Theculturetrip.com by Jade Cuttle, Kellygardiner.com, Wikipedia.org, Geriwalton.com, Sportsmanist.com, Allthatsinterestin...

Who isn't fascinated by feats of Civil Engineers? Dating back to the ancient Pyramids of Egypt all the way up this past weekend's game of Wizard Sticks with the boys... it's undeniably awe inspiring! So were the ingenious designs and insane work conditions that combined to build the World's most famous bridge.  Go to adultalyte.com and enter the discount code DANK35 and save 35% off today.  Go to...

George Lucas just got lucky! Chad brings some examples of how this is so true, and much more. Aaron drops all sorts of film knowledge too. Forget hyperspace this ep is hyperDANK! Go to https://www.magicmind.co/DANK, And get 40% off your subscription or 20% off your first one time purchase with code: DANK20, this special 40% offer is valid within 10 days of sign-up so hurry up! patreon.com/striderw...

Where did writing start and when? Strider finds the answer to this question and much more.  patreon.com/striderwilson Sources: bl.uk/historyofwriting ‘Where Did Writing Begin?” by Ewan Clayton, Wise-answer.com, Quora.com, Britannica.com, Nationalgeographic.com, Worldhistory.org

The oceans are not only great for providing sick waves and dank views, they also hold many mysteries. In India there is believed to be an Ancient sunken city called Dwarka. If found, evidence of this submerged city would change modern archeologists' understanding of our ancient ancestors. And more! DADGRASS.COM/DANK for 20% off your first order! patreon.com/striderwilson Sources: bbc.com, Britanni...

Strider Discusses the largest mass extinction event, or maybe events, known to planet Earth. That's right! The Permian extinction was prior to, and even more extreme than the asteroid impact on the Yucatan Peninsula 65 million years ago.  patreon.com/striderwilson Sources: Nationalgeographic.com ‘ The Permian Extinction - When Life Nearly Came To An End’ by Hillel J. Hoffman, Commons.wikimedia.org...

After Genghis Khan's death the Mongol Empire was divided into 4 appanages. The Golden Horde ruled over much of Eastern Europe for centuries leaving many lasting affects. Strider cruises through the Horde's early mounted conquests, its Empire building, then finally its downfall and assimilation.  DADGRASS.COM/DANK for 20% off your first order! patreon.com/striderwilson Sources: worldhistory.org, Wi...

With Fantasy Football season here this week, Strider explores the origins of sports betting in the United States.  Download the DraftKings Sportsbook app NOW and use promo code DANK to get TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS in FREE bets INSTANTLY when you place a five-dollar bet this Sunday! patreon.com/striderwilson Sources: Sports.bogataonline.com, Sportshandle.com ‘A History of Sports Betting in the United St...

The big hog legend himself, Joe Marrese, joins to discuss regional dogs across the U.S. and more. He and Strider rank the dankest dog, and explore the somewhat embattled etymology of the term, "hot dog." HAVERSUPPLY.COM code: DANK at checkout for 20% off! patreon.com/striderwilson Sources: Hot-dog.orgTommysredhots.com, Grapesandgrains.org, wikipedia.org

J.D. who has researched multiple episodes joins Strider to discuss the double-edged sword that is freedom. Using Ancient Athens as the quintessential example of a pure democracy the bros discuss what it means to be a citizen of a democracy. Also, Gus shotguns multiple beverages, which is so sick! Go to DADGRASS.COM/DANK for 20% off your first order! J.D. Lapinsky: @jdlapinsky Gus The Shotgun Legen...

Lyudmila Pavlichenko was the most effective female sniper in all of WWII. The Red Army wanted her to enlist as a nurse until she proved how surgical she was with a rifle. Strider explores the inspiring and tragic story of her service.  HAVERSUPPLY.COM code: DANK at checkout for 20% off!  pateron.com/striderwilson Sources: Wikipedia.org, Smithsonianmag.com ‘Eleanor Roosevelt and the Soviet Sniper’...

The hilarious Paul Virzi offers a personalized approach of New York Sports. He and Strider discuss the many joyful and sometimes brutal memories linked to moments in sports.  paulvirzi.com Instagram: @paulvirzi Watch His Special Nocturnal Admissions on Netflix Now! Patreon.com/striderwilson Sources: Nycsportsnation.com, Mlbhistory.com, Nflhistory.com

Comedian Will Foskey joins Strider to discuss his home state of Georgia, and how General George Sherman made Georgians , "howl," during the American Civil War.  DADGRASS.COM/DANK for 20% your first order! Will Foskey's Instagram and tiktok: @wtfoskey Will's Special: https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=4_Y6yBWN_Yo&feature=youtu.be patreon.com/striderwilson Sources: Wikipedia.org, Hi...

The legend himself Chris Parr joins Strider to discuss the barbarous and globe shifting act of piracy committed by Every and his crew in the Red Sea. There is a reason everyone on Earth was out to get this guy even though his career as a pirate was short lived. However, the impact he had on the future of global commerce is still felt today in many ways. This pirate story has it all: the bold, the...

Architect and Interior Design Expert, Chloe Warner, joins Strider in a discussion regarding all things decor. Why is midcentury modern so ubiquitous? What other styles are available, where/when did they originate and are they dank?  Chloe Warner: @redmondaldrichdesign redmondaldrich.com patreon.com/striderwilson Sources: Curbed.com ‘Why the world is obsessed with midcentury modern design’ by Lara...

The hilarious Chris Gardner joins to celebrate and discuss Cameron Poe day, which also happens to be Chris' birthday. Happy bday Chris! Chris Gardner: www.chrisgardnercomedian.com Instagram: @christhegardner DADGRASS.COM/DANK for 20% off your first order! patreon.com/striderwilson nbcnews.com/news/world/countries-abortion-legal-illegal-laws-rcna27505 - article showing a map of abortion laws worldw...

Special July 4th Drop. Nice and early in the Morning. Strider does a brief overview of the American Revolutionary War in honor of the Independence day.  patreon.com/striderwilson Sources: Battlefields.org, Britannica.com, Wikipedia.org, History.com

Strider takes his turn at cracking the code to the most mysterious text of all time. Not including the text he got from his boy at 4am that was just the classic ...  patreon.com/striderwilson Sources: Beinecke.library.yale.edu, The Intellectual Devotional by David S. Kidder and Noah D. Oppenheim, Ancient-origins.net ‘Voynich Manuscript Is Solved And This Time It’s Academic’ by Garry Manners, cnn.c...

It's Summer time and the living is easy. Unless your Jack Lalanne at age 70 swimming across the San Francisco baby towing boats! This man is an utterly jacked inspiration that influenced future greats like Arnold and a generation of everyday men and women simply looking to live healthier. Lalanne paved the way.  DADGRASS.COM/DANK for 20% Your First Order!! pateron.com/striderwilson Instagram:...

The man from a small Greek island responsible for conquering half the known world during is era also was also quite the orator. He delivers a speech to his war weary and even mutinous men. Strider dives into the beginning of the final chapter of Alexander's 12 year, "anabasis." Don't Wait. Check your rate today at UPSTART.COM/DANK Pateron.com/striderwilson Sources: Brittanica.com , Wikisource.org...

Not quite a Dank off, but a dank time none the less. Strider shares his top 5 most influential characters from all of literature with a few caveats: the character must be fictional, from a novel set in specific era, and have a profound effect  upon other characters the moment and of course the reader!  DADGRASS.COM/DANK for 20% off your first order! patreon.com/striderwilson Sources:&nbs...

Grady Eldridge shares his intimate knowledge about of the Mexican Revolution: it's key figures, Serrano Masculinity, and the idea of, 'being in the middle," and how it leads to more radical behavior. Strider and Grady also discuss raging in the desert, 'the danger matrix,' and much much more.  Check Out Grady's Instagram: @gradyeldridge Don't Wait. Check Your Rate Today At Upstar.com/DANK pat...

Strider always wondered who was awarded the very first Medal of Honor. It was Union Army Private Jacob Parrott who was part of a train heist mission during the American Civil War. There a lot of brave men in this story!  Support Stride and his pod by receiving exclusive content at PATREON.COM/STRIDERWILSON Sources: Thoughtco.com ‘American Civil War: Great Locomotive Chase’ by...

Live from the W pool in Hollywood, Chad and JT join Strider to discuss the rivalry of gossip columnists Loullea Parsons and Hedda Hopper. With a combined audience of over 75 million people these two ladies held sway over the careers actors, directors and even studio heads. DADGRASS.COM/DANK for 20% off your first order! patreon.com/striderwilson Sources: Britannica.com, Vanityfair.com ‘The P...