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History Is Dank

History Is Dank

Written by: All Things Comedy
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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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Episodes
  • History Is Dank Is Dank History THE FINAL EPISODE

    History Is Dank Is Dank History THE FINAL EPISODE
    Dec 23 2025

    In honor or this epic 250 episode ride Strider highlights the history of the rollercoaster. It has been a good ride! Plus two segments: On-This-day and a thank call to an escape room. Thank you ATC, and an especially big THANK YOU to all the Danktorians. You guys are legends!!!

    Strider's Special Makin' Memories

    Sources: onthisday.com, pbs.com, history.com, smithsonianmag.com, everything-everywhere.com
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    42 mins
  • Stoker Supreme

    Stoker Supreme
    Dec 16 2025

    Known as the, "unsinkable stoker," Arthur Priest who worked in the bowels of the ships engine room as a stoker survived 6 shipwrecks. Is it good or bad luck? Maybe there is a reason the saying is to get back on the horse not the boat. We hear about Priest's epic tales of survival. Also a little help, hurt bone. Some re-cast it now and a dank thank call to the Mattress Firm.

    Strider's Special Makin' Memories

    Sources: historyhit.com, amusingplanet.com, time.com, britannica.com, imdb.com
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    43 mins
  • Legendary Valet: Billy Lee

    Legendary Valet: Billy Lee
    Dec 9 2025

    As a valet himself Strider has to honor the most legendary valet of all time, William Lee. He was the personal valet to George Washington throughout the American Revolution. Yes, Billy Lee was a slave, and his story highlights the humanity masked by the inhumane institution of slavery. Billy Lee's rise to freedom is an epic journey. Plus, a thank call to the tow truck company. Some who said it and a new segment called, "first to first."

    Strider's Full Stand Up Special Makin' Memories

    Sources: historysnob.com, mountvernon.org, battlefields.org, blackpast.org, wikipedia.org, brainyquote.com
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    44 mins
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