History Is Dank
All Things Comedy
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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United States
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All Things Comedy
Description:
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?
Language:
English
Website:
https://allthingscomedy.com/
Episodes
Equations: Dank Off
11/18/2025
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.
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Sources: praxilabs.com, KaizenExecutive Instagram, borisjulie.com, theguardian.com, brainyquote.com, quotationspage.com, realmofhistory.com, sciencealert.com, ripleys.com, live.stemfellowship.org, britannica.com
Duration:01:01:21
The Tower Of London
11/11/2025
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
Duration:00:53:09
"Empire Of Death" Paris Catacombs
11/4/2025
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.
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Sources: history.com, penguinteen.com, catacombs.paris.fr, parisperfect.com, brainyquote.com, imdb.com, atlasobscura.com
Duration:00:51:57
Evidence Of Giants
10/21/2025
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
Duration:00:45:35
Mysterious Disappearance At The Flannan Isle Lighthouse
10/14/2025
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
Duration:00:49:58
Evolution Of Emotion
10/7/2025
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
Duration:00:49:07
Weird Castle Rules
9/30/2025
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
Duration:00:44:16
Worst Medieval Jobs With Harmony McElligott
9/16/2025
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.
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Sources: afb.org, brainyquote.com, historyhit.com, medievalist.net, history.com
Duration:00:56:17
Marie Curie
9/9/2025
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
Duration:00:53:02
O.K. DUDE
8/26/2025
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.
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Sources: history.com, historyhit.com, mdb.com, obamawhitehouse.archives.gov, bbc.com, wilikpedia.org, brainyquote.com
Duration:00:47:46
Bass Reeves A Wild West Legend
8/19/2025
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,
Duration:00:46:53
DANK OFF: Sports Rooted In History
7/29/2025
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.
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Strider's Full Stand Up Special Makin' Memories
Sources: history.com, britannica.com, web-japan.org, Worldlacrosse.sport, Collectionsofwaikiki.com, azquotes.com
Duration:00:51:20
Dances With Wolves Historical Accuracy
7/22/2025
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, collider.com, britannica.com, pawneenation.org, “Essential Shakespeare Handbook” Leslie Dunton-Downer and Alan Riding 2013 Dorling Kindersley Limited, rsc.org.uk, myshakespeare.com
Duration:00:50:04
Project Iceworm
7/15/2025
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, allthatsinteresting.com, wikipedia.org, imdb.com, onthisday.com, britannica.com
Duration:00:42:33
Zheng He The Giant Eunuch Admiral
7/13/2025
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.
Strider Wilson's Stand Up Special Makin' Memories
Sources: history.com, britannica.com, Thoughtco.con, china.org.cn, daily.jstor.org, The Intellectual Devotional by David S. Kidder and Noah D. Oppenheim 2010, brainyquote.com, waterford.org, wikipedia.org, livescience.com
Duration:00:36:28
Hannibal, "Is At The Gates!"
6/10/2025
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?
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Sources: britannica.com, imdb.com, theconversation.com, history.com, wikipedia.org
Duration:00:48:24
Ancient Energy
5/27/2025
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’history of energy in Egypt’ by Leyk, Manja 2023, britannica.com, science.org, smith.edu, scienceofocus.com, wikipedia.org, chemistrylearner.com
Duration:00:58:57
Baroque Art & Bernini Sculptures With Harmony McElligott
5/20/2025
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.
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Sources: nga.gov, walksofitaly.com, history.com, imdb.com, wikipedia.org, historyhit.com
Duration:01:00:11
The White War
5/13/2025
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 Intellectual Devotional by David S. Kidder and Noah D. Oppenheim 2010, armedwithabook.com, weareteachers.com, britannica.com
Duration:00:38:28
The Donner Party
4/29/2025
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.com, springfield.il.us, desert.usa.com, a-zanimals.com, nps.gov, playback.fm
Duration:00:35:41