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The Sunken City Of Dwarka Oct 04, 2022

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The oceans are not only great for providing sick waves and dank views, they also hold many mysteries. In India there is believed to be an Ancient sunken city called Dwarka. If found, evidence of this submerged city would change modern archeologists' understanding of our ancient ancestors. And more!

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Sources: bbc.com, Britannica.com, Indianyug.com ‘Is Ancient Submerged City of Dwarka Real and Proof of Historical Krishna and Mahabharata? By Rajendar Kumar, Curiosmos.com, Vedantu.com, Themysteriousindia.net

The Permian Extinction Sep 27, 2022

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Strider Discusses the largest mass extinction event, or maybe events, known to planet Earth. That's right! The Permian extinction was prior to, and even more extreme than the asteroid impact on the Yucatan Peninsula 65 million years ago.

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Sources: Nationalgeographic.com ‘ The Permian Extinction - When Life Nearly Came To An End’ by Hillel J. Hoffman, Commons.wikimedia.org, @_milliepatel Twitter image, reddit.com/naturewasmetal, Britannica.com, julieandboris.com

Golden Horde Sep 13, 2022

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After Genghis Khan's death the Mongol Empire was divided into 4 appanages. The Golden Horde ruled over much of Eastern Europe for centuries leaving many lasting affects. Strider cruises through the Horde's early mounted conquests, its Empire building, then finally its downfall and assimilation.

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Sources: worldhistory.org, Wikipedia.org, Thoughtco.com ‘What Was The Golden Horde?’ by Kallie Szczepanski, Rbth.com ‘ Lessons In Warfare Learnt From The Golden Horde’ by Alexander Vershinin 2014

Sports Betting In The U.S. Sep 06, 2022

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With Fantasy Football season here this week, Strider explores the origins of sports betting in the United States.

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Sources: Sports.bogataonline.com, Sportshandle.com ‘A History of Sports Betting in the United States: Gambling Laws and Outlaws’ by Brett Smiley 2017, Sportsecyclopedia.com, Vegasslotsonline.com

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Hogs, Dogs and Sausages With The Big Hog Legend Joe Marrese Aug 30, 2022

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The big hog legend himself, Joe Marrese, joins to discuss regional dogs across the U.S. and more. He and Strider rank the dankest dog, and explore the somewhat embattled etymology of the term, "hot dog."

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Sources: Hot-dog.orgTommysredhots.com, Grapesandgrains.org, wikipedia.org

Early Democracy And The Threat Of Tyranny With J.D. Lapinsky Aug 23, 2022

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J.D. who has researched multiple episodes joins Strider to discuss the double-edged sword that is freedom. Using Ancient Athens as the quintessential example of a pure democracy the bros discuss what it means to be a citizen of a democracy. Also, Gus shotguns multiple beverages, which is so sick!

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J.D. Lapinsky: @jdlapinsky

Gus The Shotgun Legend: @gustav__o

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Sources: History.com, Wikipedia.org, Nationalgeographic.com, Ancientathens.org, Gill, N.S. “Pericles' Funeral Oration - Thucydides' Version.” ThoughtCo. ThoughtCo, May 14, 2020. https://www.thoughtco.com/pericles-funeral-oration-thucydides-version111998#:~:text=Pericles'%20funeral%20oration%20was%20a,statesman%20during%20the%20Peloponnesian%20War., “On Tyranny, on Politics.pdf.” Google Drive. Google. Accessed July 25, 2022. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1kmlUxKmErnaoEKAHj1iA4tt0qAs_UIvd/view?usp=sharing., SBTNReview. “Pericles, the Golden Age of Athens.” YouTube. YouTube, May 1, 2020. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PoZfCO42nhA., schooloflifechannel. “Philosophy - Aristotle.” YouTube. YouTube, October 29, 2014. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=csIW4W_DYX4., schooloflifechannel. “Philosophy - Plato.” YouTube. YouTube, October 20, 2014. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VDiyQub6vpw., TEDEducation. “What Did Democracy Really Mean in Athens? - Melissa Schwartzberg.” YouTube. YouTube, March 24, 2015. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0fivQUlC7-8.

Lady Death Aug 16, 2022

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Lyudmila Pavlichenko was the most effective female sniper in all of WWII. The Red Army wanted her to enlist as a nurse until she proved how surgical she was with a rifle. Strider explores the inspiring and tragic story of her service.

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Sources: Wikipedia.org, Smithsonianmag.com ‘Eleanor Roosevelt and the Soviet Sniper’ by Gilbert King, Nationalww2museum.org ‘“Lady Death” of the Red Army: Lyudmila Pavlichenko’ by Connie Gentry, History.com, Todayifoundout.com

New York Sports Culture With Paul Virzi Aug 09, 2022

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The hilarious Paul Virzi offers a personalized approach of New York Sports. He and Strider discuss the many joyful and sometimes brutal memories linked to moments in sports.

paulvirzi.com Instagram: @paulvirzi

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Sources: Nycsportsnation.com, Mlbhistory.com, Nflhistory.com

Sherman's March To The Sea With Comedian Will Foskey Aug 02, 2022

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Comedian Will Foskey joins Strider to discuss his home state of Georgia, and how General George Sherman made Georgians , "howl," during the American Civil War.

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Will Foskey's Instagram and tiktok: @wtfoskey

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Sources: Wikipedia.org, History.com, Ehistory.osu.edu

The Pirate Henry Every With Chris Parr Jul 26, 2022

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The legend himself Chris Parr joins Strider to discuss the barbarous and globe shifting act of piracy committed by Every and his crew in the Red Sea. There is a reason everyone on Earth was out to get this guy even though his career as a pirate was short lived. However, the impact he had on the future of global commerce is still felt today in many ways. This pirate story has it all: the bold, the bad and the barbarity!

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Sources: “Enemy Of All Mankind” by Steven Johnson Riverhead Books 2020, History.com, Wikipedia.org, Historylist.org, britannica.com

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