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Legendary Gunslingers Dec 14, 2021

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The American Southwest is home to many legends of larger than life characters and personalities. The era known as the Wild West, an age of, 'rugged individualism,' and hostility gave birth to names known across the world today. Many were famous in their own time, and seldom due to moralistic values and actions. Strider offers his top 5 most influential Western figures.

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Sources: Biography.com ‘10 Iconic Wild West Figures’ by Eudie Pak, Wikipedia.com, History.com, Centerofthewest.org, Britannica.com

Charles Lindbergh Dec 07, 2021

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Strider explores the idea of doing something gnarly when you're young to make a name for yourself as he takes a look at the controversial life of Charles Lindbergh. Also, what else was going on around the globe; not just across the Atlantic in 1927?

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Sources: biography.com, History.com ‘10 Fascinating Facts About Charles Lindbergh’ by Evan Andrews, Britannica.com, Airandspace.si.edu, Thepeoplehistory.com

The Moon Nov 30, 2021

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The Moon has bared witness to all of the historic events that have taken place here on Earth and would most likely offer now bias if able to recount. Man has placed metaphor, might and even malevolence on the moon. Strider takes a look at the natural history of Earth's only satellite void of man's influence on it while unavoidably recounting its influence on us!

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Sources: Moon.nasa.gov, ‘Rocket Men’ by Robert Kurson, Space-facts.com, Thatverynight.com

Blacks Beach Nov 23, 2021

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Strider takes a bit of a trip down memory lane as he recounts the history of Blacks Beach, and the post WWII surfing boom in California. Strider used to post up on the cliffs of La Jolla and watch surfers shred and old dudes drop dong.

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Sources: Lajolla.com, Surfingsafari.wordpress.com, Everydaycalifornia.com, Mywavefinder.com, Mensjournal.com ‘A History Lesson on Doheny State Beach Before The Dana Point Harbor’ by Ryan Brower

Monet v. Manet Nov 16, 2021

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For as long as Strider can remember he can not remember the distinctions between Claude Monet and Eduard Manet. Each artistic master heavily influenced the art world in his own unique way. This brief journey through their works explores how. Legit.

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Sources: Claude-monet.com, Britannica.com, Borisjulie.com, Manet.org

Women in War Nov 09, 2021

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With a particular emphasis on World War I, Strider explores the roles that women play during wartime through history. Strangely there seemed to be a de-evolution that lead to many women dawning disguises to serve their countries. Was there a big shift in perception after World War I that enabled to women to fight and aide war efforts more openly?

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Sources: Historytoday.com, Spartacus-educational.com, Theworldwar.org, Bl.uk ‘Changing Lives: Gender Roles and Expectations During and After World War One’ by Susan Grayzel 2014, Historynet.com ‘Western art of the last 500 years illustrates the diverse roles women have played in times of conflict.’ by Peter Harrington 2009, Parkwestgallery.com

Black Star Canyon Nov 02, 2021

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A remote canyon located in the Santa Ana Mountains of Southern California. A Place that was once inhabited by the Tongva people, later coal miners and most recently high schoolers looking to chill is now solely the home of lost souls. At least that is what those who brave the canyon trail have claimed. Strider has been there and he did see some sinister stuff.

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Sources: Irconservancy.org, Wikipedia.org, Latimes.com ‘A hike into the eerie shadows of Blackstar Canyon with Haunted OC’ by Ben Brazil 2017, Backpackreverse.com, Laist.com ‘A Brief History Of LA’s Indigenous Tongva People’ by Annie Lloyd 2017

Coming Off The Gold Standard With Guest Von Roburts Oct 26, 2021

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Comedian and absolute legend Von Roburts joins to discuss America coming off of the gold standard and much more. Von and Strider discuss navigating the life of a comedian, bespoke only fans accounts and much much more! Discover more about Von at vonroburts.com or @vonroburts on the socials!

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Sources: History.com, Sunshineprofits.com, Investopedia.com ‘What is Fiscal Policy?’ by Leslie Kramer 2021, Thebalance.com ‘What Is The Gold Standard: The Gold Standard Explained’ by Kimberly Amadeo 2021

Pigeon Racing Oct 19, 2021

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Until recently Strider had no idea that a bird widely considered to be a nuisance could be so dank. How? Pigeon racing! The sport gained popularity in Western Europe in the late 1800's, but it has its roots in Ancient Egypt and Rome.

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Sources: Britannica.com, Nytimes.com ‘The Hallowed History of the Carrier Pigeon’ by Marie blume 2004, Rpra.org, Tumleylofts.co.uk, commonsensemedia.org

Salem Witch Trials Oct 12, 2021

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We've pretty much all heard of the Salem With Trials or, "hunt." However, what exactly went down, and how did something so horrific take places? Why Salem? Why in the 1690's, well after the peak of the European witch hunts? Strider seeks to answer these questions and much more.

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Sources: Brittanica.com ‘How Rye Bread May Have Caused The Salem Witch Trials’ by Kate Lohnes, Wikipedia.org, Smithsonianmag.com ‘A Brief History Of The Salem Witch Trials’ by Jess Blumberg 2007

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