History Is Dank

You know the pyramids of Giza, King Tut's tomb, and Nefertiti's bust! What about the smaller works of Ancient Egypt? This culture is so rich, illustrious and enigmatic. Strider seeks to uncover some information by taking in and interpreting some legit art.  Don't wait and check your rate today at upstart.com/dank drinktrade.com/dank to find the perfect mother's day gift at an amazing deal!&nb...

Comedian J.F. Harris shares his experience of growing up in Staten Island. Strider and J.F explore the burrow's fluctuant relationship with New York City and much more.  J.F.'s instagram, twitter and venmo are all @theJFHarris Link to J.F.'s Special: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6UwA31_X16E&t=2s   Go To drinktrade.com/DANK to take their quiz and find the coffee you love! Great gif...

Work hard play hard is a motto bros having been living by for... well Strider seeks to find out exactly how long. What forms of public entertainment existed in cultures across the globe?  Sign up at coinbase.com/DANKHISTORY for $10 in free Bitcoin! Listeners get 10% their first month at betterhelp.com/DANK patreon.com/striderwilson Sources: Wikipedia.org, Prezi.com ‘Entertainment I...

Who was the shmole and namesake of the infamous Ponzi Scheme.  dadgrass.com/dank for 20% off your first order! patreon.com/striderwilson Sources: Wikipedia.org, Biography.com, Visualcapitalist.com ‘The Biggest Ponzi Schemes In Modern History’ by Marcus Lu, Internationalbanker.com, ‘The Intellectual Devotional’ by David S. Kidder and Noah D. Oppenheim

Having been born and raised in Cincinnati, Luke Null (@luke_null) joins to share his expertise and personal experiences with the the ups and mainly downs of all the sports franchises in his home town. Plus, Strider isn't just some guy. He's been to the, "mistake by the lake," twice this past year. Heads up, clothing may or may not hit the deck during this ep.  Please check out Luke's album an...

Strider takes at look at the origin of Spring Break festivities. He also unveils the dark happenings behind the parties under the sun.  BetterHelp.com/DANK for 10% off your first month! Sign up today at coinbase.com/DANKHISTORY for $10 in free Bitcoin! patreon.com/striderwilson Sources: Content.time.com ‘A Brief History of Spring Break’ by Lauren Bohn, Britannica.com, Newworl...

General Pulaski is a Polish-American legend that few seem to have heard of outside of the Chicago Area. Why is that? Who is this guy? Where was he actually buried? And was he possibly Intersex? Strider seeks answers to these questions and more! dadgrass.com/dank for 20% off your first order! Sign up at coinbase.com/DANKHISTORY for $10 Free Bitcoin! patreon.com/striderwilson Sources: nytimes.c...

Strider always gets stoked on a nice fat tip after parking a sick luxury whip. However, the one true currency is time. Our Ancient ancestors had very creative ways of keeping track of it. Today we still base our methods on theirs. One could say these ancient methods are... timeless. Well, some of them.  drinktrade.com/DANK for a total of $20 off your first three bags! That's 16 cups free! the...

As the situation develops in Ukraine, Strider looks back to 2012 when U.S. Congress passed the Magnitsky Act. In remembrance of the brave Sergei Magnitsky. patreon.com/striderwilson Sources: ‘Red Notice’ by Bill Browder 2015, ‘The Slavic Connexion: The Russian Opposition and the Legacy of Boris Nemtsov with Vladimir Kara-Murza’ The University of Texas as Austin, State....

It has been 80 years since the, "great raid of L.A." In that time there have been a multitude of theories as to what the United States coastal defenses actually open fired on. Was it aliens from space or just jitters among green soldiers in the wake of the attack on Pearl Harbor a few months prior?  dadgrass.com/dank for 20% off your first order. Right Now! patreon.com/striderwilson Sources:&...

The man responsible for the, "greatest 45 minutes ever in sports," is also responsible for the dankest 45 minutes in podcasting ever. This ep!  patreon.com/striderwilson Sources: Wikipedia.org, Britannica.com, Nypl.org

Hopefully everyone had a wonderful love filled Valentine's Day. Now what is going on, and why do we celebrate by sending poems, chocolate covered strawberries and flowers? Do other cultures do this, and if so for how long have they? Straight up... who is this dude Valentine? Striders seeks to answer these questions and much more.  patreon.com/striderwilson Sources: history.com ‘Who...

The very talented writer, history enthusiast and all around legend Christine Young joins to discuss the film 1917. Before diving into the the films greatest moments Strider and Christine discuss Euphoria, Social Media and briefly touch on the Battle of the Somme all while weaving their way in and out of a bevy of legit subjects. The stoke is high!  Follow Christine on Twitter at: @_christiney...

This podcast is all about the dank dissemination of knowledge. Alexander Von Humboldt was an explorer, wanderer, and author that captured the imagination of artists, poets and politicians in his own time. What he discovered is still influencing new ideas today. He's a beast, and this Strider is in hype mode for Von Humboldt. Also, can't help but think that good good Humboldt Cali weed was inspired...

Where is the most legit natural place to post up and get immediate sustained stoke? Strider explores the 7 dankest naturally occurring places in the world and declares the best spot. What is your number 1?  haversupply.com enter code DANK at checkout for 20% off your order patreon.com/striderwilson Sources: Planetware.com, Lifeinnorway.net ‘17 Fascinating Facts About the Northern L...

In the year 865 on the Isle of Britton dudes from the North cruised down and decided to post up for good. Casting myth aside... this is a tale of raids, revenge and assimilation. Alright, there is still a little myth.  DADGRASS.COM/DANK for 20% your first order! https://www.patreon.com/striderwilson Sources: Historic-uk.com ‘The Great Heathen Army’ by Josh Butler, Smithsonian...

Was he greatest soccer player to ever live!? He was a Deity in Naples in the 80's. Perhaps he should be called, Godfather of the pitch, with his connection to the Mafia? haversupply.com enter code DANK at checkout for 20% off! ritual.com/dank for 10% during your first 3 months! Sources: Britannica.com, Localhistories.org, History.com, Wantedinrome.com

The Last Samurai is an incredibly dank film. It is a film that has sparked many conversations and inspired many man buns. While maintaining praise for how legit Samurais are and preserving the integrity of the film's themes, Strider turns a more critical eye toward how historically accurate the film truly is. Primary Researcher: Jacob Lapinsky Sources:  Historical Review: The Last Samurai; th...

JT Parr joins to discuss Jeff Pearlman's dank book, Boys Will Be Boys . Strider and JT cut it up about the larger than life characters the offered by the rosters of the Cowboy teams of the 90's. Undo you chin strap and put your headphones on to hear tales of strong men, fragile egos, epic parties and Superbowl wins! Sources:  Boys Will Be Boys: The Glory Day and Party Nights of the Dallas Cow...

Okay it's true... Strider, and Tony & Johnny of the Phoney & Call-y Show didn't actually invent the first telephone, but neither did Alexander Graham Bell. The guys expose this truth along with much more personal ones as they explore early usage of the telephone.  haversupply.com enter code: DANK at checkout for 20% off! greenchef.com/dank10 and use code: dank10 to get 10 free meals i...

The American Southwest is home to many legends of larger than life characters and personalities. The era known as the Wild West, an age of, 'rugged individualism,' and hostility gave birth to names known across the world today. Many were famous in their own time, and seldom due to moralistic values and actions. Strider offers his top 5 most influential Western figures. dadgrass.com/dank for 20% of...

Strider explores the idea of doing something gnarly when you're young to make a name for yourself as he takes a look at the controversial life of Charles Lindbergh. Also, what else was going on around the globe; not just across the Atlantic in 1927? american-giant.com use promo code DANK for 20% off your order! ritual.com/dank for 10% off during your first 3 months! Sources: biography.com, History...

The Moon has bared witness to all of the historic events that have taken place here on Earth and would most likely offer now bias if able to recount. Man has placed metaphor, might and even malevolence on the moon. Strider takes a look at the natural history of Earth's only satellite void of man's influence on it while unavoidably recounting its influence on us!  farmersassysauce.com enter co...

Strider takes a bit of a trip down memory lane as he recounts the history of Blacks Beach, and the post WWII surfing boom in California. Strider used to post up on the cliffs of La Jolla and watch surfers shred and old dudes drop dong.  dadgrass.com/dank for 20% off your first order! haversupply.com code: DANK at checkout for 20% off! Sources: Lajolla.com, Surfingsafari.wordpress.com, Ev...

For as long as Strider can remember he can not remember the distinctions between Claude Monet and Eduard Manet. Each artistic master heavily influenced the art world in his own unique way. This brief journey through their works explores how. Legit.  american-giant.com use promo code DANK for 20% off your order! Sources: Claude-monet.com, Britannica.com, Borisjulie.com, Manet.org