History Is Dank Podcast
1) Weird Castle Rules
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 mo...Show More
2) Worst Medieval Jobs With Harmony McElligott
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. Check out @...Show More
3) Marie Curie
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 sci...Show More
4) O.K. DUDE
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 explo...Show More
5) Bass Reeves A Wild West Legend
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 fict...Show More
6) DANK OFF: Sports Rooted In History
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 ...Show More
7) Dances With Wolves Historical Accuracy
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 ...Show More
8) Project Iceworm
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...Show More
9) Zheng He The Giant Eunuch Admiral
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 Indi...Show More
10) Hannibal, "Is At The Gates!"
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 ...Show More