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
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The Donner Party
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
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The Panchatantra
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 Special Makin' Memories Sources: bbc.com “100 Stories That Shaped The World” 2018, britannica.com, fablereads.com, imdb.com, blogs.loc.gov, merriam-webster.com
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L.A. Bands Dank Off
Strider selects the greatest Los Angeles based band of all time. Sujective of course! He also shares the stoke with another Thank Call, not a Prank Call. Things get kicked off with a little recast it today as well. Strider's 1 hour stand up special Makin' Memories Sources: imdb.com, yardbarker.com, discoverlosangeles.com , vanityfair.com Laurel Canyon Scene by Lisa Robinson 2015, britannica.com, The Intellectual Devotional by David S. Kidder and Noah D. Oppenheim 2010
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The Origin Of April Fools Day
Is April Fools the ultimate Dad Joke or is there something more to it? When and why did it start. Who was the first dude to get fooled? The exact origin is unclear, but clues can be found in Rome and even Ancient Egypt. Strider also explores the biggest April Fools pranks in modern history. Strider's Stand Up Special Makin' Memories Sources: history.com, history.co.uk, imdb.com, The Intellectual Devotional by David S. Kidder and Noah D. Oppenheim 2010
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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