Episodios

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

    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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    48 m
  • Ancient Energy
    May 27 2025

    Besides fire and man power did Ancient civilizations and settlements have any other sources of power that we might think only came about after the Inudstrial Revolution? If so, what natural elements did ancient humans harness, and for what purpose? Plus, Strider thank calls the car wash.

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    Sources: history.com, group.met.com, eia.gov, ebsco.com’history of energy in Egypt’ by Leyk, Manja 2023, britannica.com, science.org, smith.edu, scienceofocus.com, wikipedia.org, chemistrylearner.com

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    59 m
  • Baroque Art & Bernini Sculptures With Harmony McElligott
    May 20 2025

    We often wonder, what would it have been like to go back in time and be there for a major event. Perhaps Baroque art is the pasts premiere way of transporting and observer to a brief moment in time. Harmony breaks it down for us using, "Rome's last true Renaissance man," Bernini.

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    Sources: nga.gov, walksofitaly.com, history.com, imdb.com, wikipedia.org, historyhit.com

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    1 h
  • The White War
    May 13 2025

    In WWI there was No Man's Land. To step upon it meant instant demise. Now, imagine that very same danger, but at 12,000 feet of altitude. Strider Thank Calls the Geek squad to let them know they're aren't dorks.

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    Sources: nationalgeographic.com, smithsonianmag.com, turismofvg.it, thewesterfrontassociation.com, wikipedia.org, The Intellectual Devotional by David S. Kidder and Noah D. Oppenheim 2010, armedwithabook.com, weareteachers.com, britannica.com

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    38 m
  • The Donner Party
    Apr 29 2025

    In 1846 a group of settlers lead by George Donner got stranded in the Sierra Nevada Mountains. They were hoping to start a new life in California. What they had to do to try to survive... was something unthinkable. To keep the stoke up during this dark subject matter Strider thank calls Toyota.

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    Sources: history.com, britannica.com, imdb.com, springfield.il.us, desert.usa.com, a-zanimals.com, nps.gov, playback.fm

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    36 m
  • The Panchatantra
    Apr 22 2025

    Navigating life is difficult for anyone! Especially if you're a dull witted son of and Ancient Indian ruler. The Panchatantra consists of 5 fables meant to guide one toward a, "Successful," life. Strider focuses on an battle between Owls and Crows. Two of the most legit birds. Also, another THANK CALL to J Mike's. Just to let them know they're crushing it over there.

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    Sources: bbc.com “100 Stories That Shaped The World” 2018, britannica.com, fablereads.com, imdb.com, blogs.loc.gov, merriam-webster.com

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    47 m
  • L.A. Bands Dank Off
    Apr 15 2025

    Strider selects the greatest Los Angeles based band of all time. Sujective of course! He also shares the stoke with another Thank Call, not a Prank Call. Things get kicked off with a little recast it today as well.

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    Sources: imdb.com, yardbarker.com, discoverlosangeles.com , vanityfair.com Laurel Canyon Scene by Lisa Robinson 2015, britannica.com, The Intellectual Devotional by David S. Kidder and Noah D. Oppenheim 2010

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    40 m
  • The Origin Of April Fools Day
    Apr 1 2025

    Is April Fools the ultimate Dad Joke or is there something more to it? When and why did it start. Who was the first dude to get fooled? The exact origin is unclear, but clues can be found in Rome and even Ancient Egypt. Strider also explores the biggest April Fools pranks in modern history.

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    Sources: history.com, history.co.uk, imdb.com, The Intellectual Devotional by David S. Kidder and Noah D. Oppenheim 2010

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    38 m