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What went down during the Dark Ages? The era between the fall of Rome in the West and the rise of Knights and Nobels in Europe? Was it akin to that time of night when you take no chase shot with your boys and snap back to reality a few hours later eating a Reuben sandwich solo in your buddy's kitchen? Strider seeks to answer these questions and much more about the period otherwise known as the Early Middle Age. 

Sources: Britannica.com, History.com, Dictionary.com, Livesceience.com, Thoughtco.com, Worldhistory.org

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For the longest time the only thing Strider's grandpa talked about was, "attractive waitresses." So, Strider decided to do something about it. He researched and memorized facts about baseball then dropped this newly acquired knowledge into convos. Grandpa Wilson is being way less of a pervert now. Perhaps this episode will help deepen your relationship with the elder generation. Also, Aaron is an absolute beast when it comes to off the top of the dome knowledge about any and all things related to the diamond. 

Sources: Baseball-almanac.com, Theundefeated.com ‘a handshake from a white teammate signaled Jackie Robinson’s arrival in America’s game’ by William Weinbaum, bodyrags.com 7 fun facts from dodgers stadium history

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Many call July 14th just another day. The French call it Bastille Day. Well, Strider Wilson hereby dubs it... Cameron Poe Day! His heroics need to stretch beyond Lerner airfield and the Las Vegas strip. This episode is dedicated to all ripped dudes with long hair who do care... about, "saving the mother $#!%ing day."

Sources: Thehollywoodreporter.com ‘Nicolas Cage’s Meta-Action Comedy, ‘Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent,’ Sets April 2022 Release in Theaters’ by Pameal McClintock Imdb.com Wikipedia.org Theatlantic: “It’s Not Bastille Day. It’s, ‘Con Air,’ Day’ by Adam Chandler Conair.fandom.com Onthisday.com

There's nothing in life better than a beer with your bro, and a good convo. Especially when the bro is Joe, the beer is a dank IPA and the convo is about California's brewing legacy. Starting in Nor Cal, Strider and Joe travel South as they sweep across the Golden State's oldest and most legit brews. 

Primary Researcher: J.D. Lapinsky

Sources: 

1. The State of American Craft Beer - Northern California.
2. OUR STORY - Ballast Point
3. Historic American Craft Breweries | Anchor & California History
4. 5 epic Northern California brewery tours for beer lovers
5. Ventura's Surf Brewery - The Beer
6. CityDig: Los Angeles' Forgotten Beer History Los Angeles Magazine
7. History of Craft Beer in CA | California Craft Beer
8. California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control
9. Stone Brewing History
10. The 30 Best California Breweries to Visit

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There is nothing better than a boys trip! Perhaps a nice road trip with one you love, your sig-oth? Well, Ibn Battuta took a solo journey of about 75,000 miles alone. Ibn took a 25 year road trip all over Afro-Eurasia in the 1300's. Strider explores some of Ibn's 14th century perspective. 

Sources: Wikipedia.org, Britannica.com, Orias.berkeley.edu

Strider has been to Vegas upwards of 30 times. He has been there 31 times. Most recently for a pool party that featured his favorite DJ. It was half buzzed and totally soaked that he thought... this city that turns so many of us broke has a rich history. One can't avoid mafia talk when it comes to early Vegas. Strider takes us on a quick journey from desert meadow lands, past Fremont st. speakeasies, through the mob strip and up to the modern mega resorts. 

Sources: History.com, Reviewjournal.com ‘The Mafia’s history in Las Vegas: From Bugsy Siegel to Anthony Spilotro’ by Jeff German, wikipedia.org

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Absolutely shredded bros competing under Zeus' sun for honor and prize is something that gets Strider jacked up. However, which event is the most legit? What criteria goes into making such a bold decision? Today those decisions will be made.

Sources: Wikipedia.org, Penn.museum, Olympics.com

For the one year anniversary episode legendary bros Chad and JT join Strider to discuss the Biblical description of the Apocalypse. The dudes take a look at future predictions of the End Times as well as various World Religion's depictions of the ultimate annihilation. Joe was going to cruise, but then forgot. Happens to the best of us. Maybe he got scared? 

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Sources: wikipedia.org, nytimes.com 'The Apocalypse as an 'Unveiling:' What Religion Teaches Us About End Times' by Elizabeth Dias, pbs.org, The Bible: The Book Of Revelation

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Strider has seen Braveheart upwards of 50 times in his life. Honestly, probably more. Many Friday nights he'd have to call an audible mid pre-game and just stay in if it was on TNT or AMC. In Summary, he is an expert in the film. Today however, he will look at this legit movie through a strictly historical lens. It's ripe time to learn something new about an old love. 

Primary Research Performed by J.D. Lapinsky

Sources:

Braveheart, n.d.

“Braveheart.” Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation, May 6, 2021. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Braveheart.

“Braveheart: The Immortality of William Wallace.” The History Press. Accessed May 19, 2021. https://www.thehistorypress.co.uk/articles/braveheart-the-immortality-of-william-wallace/.

Greig, Finlay. “10 Braveheart Inaccuracies: Historical Blunders in the Mel Gibson Film.” The Scotsman. The Scotsman, September 4, 2020. https://www.scotsman.com/heritage-and-retro/heritage/10-braveheart-inaccuracies-historical-blunders-mel-gibson-film-about-wars-scottish-independence-2862621.

“The Wars of Independence.” Encyclopædia Britannica. Encyclopædia Britannica, inc. Accessed May 19, 2021. https://www.britannica.com/place/Scotland/The-Wars-of-Independence.

“William Wallace.” Encyclopædia Britannica. Encyclopædia Britannica, inc. Accessed May 19, 2021. https://www.britannica.com/biography/William-Wallace.

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Strider believes heavily that horniness is the, "all spark," of all societies. Evidence can be found in many areas, and modern engineering is no exception. The dong shaped symbolism of drilling a tube shaped tunnel under an iconic city and running a train through is a marvel and bastion of progress.  

Sources: history.com, tfl.uk.gov, Civitatis.com, Wikipedia.org, bbc.co.uk