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haversupply.com code: DANK for 20% off at checkout.  In case the word, legend, isn't enough to describe how legit Imhotep was back in ancient Egypt then maybe these will suffice: doctor, priest, sage, poet, astrologer, architect and chief minister of Djoser. Imhotep is the only man to ever be elevated to a deity in Kemetic religion. Listen and find out why.   Sources: Hyperhistory.c...

When you hear the word, Viking, you can't help but think of jacked dudes with beards posting up on boats. And that's tight. After chilling in that headspace for a bit, you might then think... didn't Vikings beat Christopher Columbus to the New World? They for sure did, but not until this dude Erik The Red made a colorful discovery of his own.  Sources: Wikipedia.org, ‘The Intellectual D...

Perhaps the greatest way to describe, "the greatest Californian," is with his doctor's words, "... He closes a chapter of history. He looked upon us as sophisticated children—smart, but not wise.… His soul was that of a child, his mind that of a philosopher.” Ishi's story is a tale of the past meeting the present; a paragon of how we must first look back before we can move forwa...

A huge part of getting stoked is getting fired up for the future. Just think about pre-gaming. Celebrating that grand anticipation of, "radical possibilities," for one's self and more importantly for all of us. As a fan of history Strider doesn't entirely agree with the modern art movement's condemnation of the past, but there is no question some legit works came out of Italy and Russia in the ear...

When Strider hears the word Gladiator he immediately thinks of his high school volleyball highlight tape. Then, like everyone else he envisions Russell Crowe challenging the foundation of Rome from the sand of the Colosseum. What a dank movie! Russell gave it to all sorts of unfortunate dudes. Did those guys pick their gear and fighting style or was there gladiatorial positions like in modern day...

What is the best case scenario for a pirate sailing on any sea? Score some loot, become boys with the crew and not get injured or killed too quickly? Sounds about right. Well, Ching Shih has a very adult rated fairy tale of piracy. Her rise and... well continued rise is something only she could have done. What she did on the South China Sea is straight up piracy Hall of Fame type stuff. Strider re...

Strider Debates whether or not Napoleon Bonaparte was in fact a shmole. Historians Johnathan Riley and Owen Connelly take differing approaches in their examination of the French Conqueror positing the question, was Napoleon a great military strategist and General or rather the epitome of a charismatic leader and swayer of mind and spirit?  "When speaking on the lives of individuals, there is...

Road trips with the boys is one of the dankest things there is. Pioneering with your family and cruising the Oregon Trail is definitely no boys trip. The Oregon Trail is an arduous Westward journey toward a new life. This a rare instance where Strider can explore the subject as somewhat of a primary source as he has virtually ventured onto the trail many times. Sources: wikipedia.org, worldvideoga...

Anyone who has ever seen the movie Gladiator is not only chill, but also definitely appreciates Joaquin Phoenix's dank portrayal of Emperor Commodus. Well, Strider's bro Harmony McElligott has recently seen a legit documentary on Commodus. So sit back and relax and Harmony shares some knowledge about the actual Emperor's exploits. Strider, having seen Gladiator upwards of 58 times, he has seen it...

How is there no movie about this guy? What he and his exploratory crew endured in Antarctica is a tale of having your bros backs that must be retold. Just how Ernest would select dudes for his expedition is an amazing process in and of its self. Fired up to share this story. Spread it like wildfire!  Sources: britannica.com, wikipedia.org, Shackeltonlondon.com ‘How Ernest Shackleton Rec...

The most legit thing that can happen on a boat is partying with your boys. The only way a boat could get any more legit is if you scope some Orcas. Killer Whales! They are majestic genius dolphins the size of buses. Apex Predators of the sea! Killer Whales induce nothing but stoke unless you're a seal or a salmon of course. Strider explores just how tight Orcas are while attempting to find out wha...

Shane McConkey is a true legend, and I think the words of the dude who suggested diving into his incredible life sums up this episode best, "Yo what up my dawg strider, me and my dawgs have recently been hyping up some short term history which we feel could be addressed in a very dank manner on the pod. We are all free skiers and idolize the potential GOAT of the free-skiing community; Shane McCon...

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February is Black History Month. The annual observance originated in the United States, and is spreading to other countries as well. As part of the observance Strider chose to share the story of the Amistad Case. The Supreme Court's ruling was not only  monumental to the fate those tragically involved, but that of the entire United States. The protagonist Sengbe Pieh, otherwise known as Joesp...

When it comes to Chicago history there is one guy you turn to. Joe Marrese! Strider consults his bro, and absolute legend with a monster hog about the origin of Chicago style deep dish pie. Sources: Wikipedia.org, giordanos.com, Bbc.com ‘The deep rooted history of Chicago’s deep-dish’ by Caitlin Zaino, Ginoseast.com

Who were the old school Californians? There are two leading theories. Do either of these theories shed light on the NorCal SoCal beef that exists so tangibly in Santa Barbra today, or is it something modern bros have conjured up to control the ratio at house parties? Strider examines what the Native Californians may have been like.  Primary Researcher: Jacoby Lapinsky  Sources: Dr. Glen...

The utter dankness of Fantasy Art is vastly under appreciated because as adults we seldom get a chance to use our imaginations. Well, the artwork of Boris Vallejo and Julie Bell are like keys to unlocking a part of the mind and spirit that enables one to escape from his or her daily routine in a very stoke inducing, and previously unimagined way. Strider examines a few of his favorite works from t...

Everyone knows eagles, falcons and hawks are tight. Everyone knows that parrots are smart. And if you've ever been outside in your life you know that crows are a nuisance. However, after one vivid dream and many years of being annoyed by crows in the valet lot at work Strider decided it was ripe time to find out more about these morbid pests of the sky. Maybe they aren't un-chill? maybe they're ju...

Strider looks back a century's time to see what was going down? What was 2021 the year of? What will 2021 be the year of? Strider is thinking it's gonna be aliens dude? We need something to unite us. Hopefully it's chill aliens that can teach us how to be legit. If 2020, and the first week of 2021 are any indicator... seems anything could go down. Sources: wikipedia.org, thepeoplehistory.com, hist...

Strider had no idea what a credenza was before he met his dank GF. One could say he has been in a love triangle ever since. The credenza, thought by most to be a simple corridor adornment is the center piece of Strider and his dank GF's abode. Listen and learn all about the Dank Denza and similar pieces we so often identify incorrectly. Sources: Edx.org ‘Tangible Things: Discovering History Though...

A lot of people just won their leagues this week. A lot more didn't. Strider is a constituent of the latter. Leaving all emotion and hard feelings out of it, Strider shares his research on the medium of camaraderie and competition that we all love and hate some much. Sources: Sproutsocial.com ‘Social Media and the Rise of Fantasy Sports’ by Kayla Lee, Onthisday.com, Wikipedia.org, Inquirer.com ‘Sc...

You know you've seen these graphic T's being sported by a dude in jean shorts on vacation standing next to his son who is sunburnt wearing the same T. Strider is for sure fired up that people are on vacation, but what is it about these shirts? Why were they such a hit? Where did they come from? Do people still wear them? What is going on!? Sources: Bigdogs.com, ‘No Fear of the Big Dogs: An Ode to...

Get 20% Off + Free Shipping, with the code DANK at Manscaped.com When you're posted up watching a dank movie like Braveheart or Kingdom Of Heaven the director's roadshow or any period piece really... the executioner is always a dude who looks like a former offensive lineman who maybe played D-2 college ball wearing a hood with a huge axe. In this episode Strider searches for a better understanding...

Robert Smalls possessed the boldness and courage we all wish we had. His story is one for the ages, and it just begins with him hi-jacking a Confederate battle ship and navigating his way to freedom. He then went on to do even better things. This is a purely stoke inducing ep! Sources: Wikipedia.org, History.com, Pbs.org ‘Which Slave Sailed Himself to Freedom?” by Henry Louis Gates Jr., Smithsonia...