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

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

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

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

Thoreau said it well when he said, "I went to the woods because I wished to live deliberately, to front only the essential facts of life, and see if I could not learn what it had to teach, and not, when I came to die, discover that I had not lived." Well Meredith, Luke and Strider discuss what else goes down in the woods and much, much more!

Meredith Casey: @meredith_casey_

Luke's Special

Bill Burr's Special is out now on Hulu! 

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Sources: britannica.com, plato.stanford.edu, history.com, brainyquote.com, allamericanatlas.org, ranker.com

One might think modern man could easily extinguish a pre-historic bird, but that would be a gross misestimation. Emus a basically modern Velociraptors, and the Australian Army learned that the hard way.

Jason Kaye Comedy 

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Sources:britannica.com, constitutioncenter.org, smconservancy.org, pacificpalisadeshistory.org

Why is a baker's dozen 13 and a dozen eggs simply 12? Strider learns the difference between a common phrase and an idiom. Luke is back with some fire segments and much more. You're gonna love this episode a lot, but... Don't get carried away!

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Sources: massaudubon.org, skyandtelescope.org, loc.gov, britannica.com, poemanalysis.com, imdb.com

Politics and corruption unfortunately have gone hand in hand throughout all history. Boss Tweed of New York City may have been one of America's most blatant and notorious violators of the electoral process and more. No worries though, Luke and Strider keep the vibes right with plenty of fun segments and games. 

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Sources: The Intellectual Devotional by David S. Kidder and Noah D. Oppenheim 2010, britannica.com, hiddencityphila.org, thomasnast.com

First and foremost huge shout out to Ian from Acai Republic. Dude has great vibes! For the first time Strider gets on the phone and calls some experts regarding dank decor. Myriam of Hollywood glam furniture might be the chillest lady of all time. For our dose of history Strider shares a story derived from West African Folklore. The bold and clever Anansi the spider who wanted all the knowledge of the World. 

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Sources: ‘The Mythology Book: Big Ideas Simply Explained” Editorial Director Ellen Dupont. DK Penguin Random house 2018, westelm.com, imdb.com, african.mythologyworldwide.com

Luke Null co-hosts with Strider. The dudes bring multiple new fun segments that are beyond historical as well as a quick dose of Shakespeare. This is a new and improved format of HISTORY IS DANK!

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Luke's Instagram: luke_null

Sources: “Essential Shakespeare Handbook” Leslie Dunton-Downer and Alan Riding 2013 Dorling Kindersley Limited, shakespeare.org.uk, sparknotes.com, wikipedia.org