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Weird Castle Rules Sep 30, 2025

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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 movie theater for a good old fashioned Thank Call.

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Sources: ranker.com, history.com, englishheritage.com, tumblr.com, imdb.com

Worst Medieval Jobs With Harmony McElligott Sep 16, 2025

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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.

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Sources: afb.org, brainyquote.com, historyhit.com, medievalist.net, history.com

Marie Curie Sep 09, 2025

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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 scientific advancements. Strider plays a little who said it, re-cast it now and of course a thank call to Big 5 Sporting Goods. Plus some on this day. Episode was set to release the 12th, but it's out on the 9th. If you listen on the 12th that segment will work perfectly though :)

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Sources: weareteachers.com, history.com, britannica.com, wikipedia.org, biography.com, newsweek.com, imdb.com, onthisday.com

O.K. DUDE Aug 26, 2025

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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 explore the etymology of these dank words and more. Plus a thank call to U-haul.

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Sources: history.com, historyhit.com, mdb.com, obamawhitehouse.archives.gov, bbc.com, wilikpedia.org, brainyquote.com

Bass Reeves A Wild West Legend Aug 19, 2025

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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 fictional, maybe embellished, but for sure rooted in actual shoot outs, brawls and horse chases. There is perhaps no greater display of justice and courage from one dude... Bass Reeves.

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Sources: allthatsinteresting.com, goodreads.com, onthisday.com, britannica.com, okhistory.org,

DANK OFF: Sports Rooted In History Jul 29, 2025

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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 favorites then ranks them. Also we play a little quote trivia... Who said it? As well as a #thankcall to the bowling alley.

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Sources: history.com, britannica.com, web-japan.org, Worldlacrosse.sport, Collectionsofwaikiki.com, azquotes.com

Dances With Wolves Historical Accuracy Jul 22, 2025

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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 film from 1990 with actors from today. There's also a little quotational trivia in here and of course a Thank call.

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Sources: imbd.com, wikipedia.org, collider.com, britannica.com, pawneenation.org, “Essential Shakespeare Handbook” Leslie Dunton-Downer and Alan Riding 2013 Dorling Kindersley Limited, rsc.org.uk, myshakespeare.com

Project Iceworm Jul 15, 2025

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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 never fully became operational. Thank goodness! Due to rising global temperatures parts of this arctic, "lab," are being exposed.

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Sources: history.com, allthatsinteresting.com, wikipedia.org, imdb.com, onthisday.com, britannica.com

Zheng He The Giant Eunuch Admiral Jul 13, 2025

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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 Indian Ocean, and if it weren't for a change of Emperor (something that happened often in his time) he might have reached areas of the globe hundreds of years prior to when Explorers of Europe did.

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Sources: history.com, britannica.com, Thoughtco.con, china.org.cn, daily.jstor.org, The Intellectual Devotional by David S. Kidder and Noah D. Oppenheim 2010, brainyquote.com, waterford.org, wikipedia.org, livescience.com

Hannibal, "Is At The Gates!" Jun 10, 2025

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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 Hannibal so effective against Rome in 2 Punic Wars?

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Sources: britannica.com, imdb.com, theconversation.com, history.com, wikipedia.org

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