Not quite a Dank off, but a dank time none the less. Strider shares his top 5 most influential characters from all of literature with a few caveats: the character must be fictional, from a novel set in specific era, and have a profound effect  upon other characters the moment and of course the reader! 
DADGRASS.COM/DANK for 20% off your first order!
patreon.com/striderwilson
Sources: Theamericanscholar.org ‘10 Of The Most Influential Characters of All Time’ by James Plath, Dictionary.com, Weforum.org, Britannica.com, Bookanalysis.com, Ranker.com, Study.com

The 5 Most Influential Literary Characters

Strider Wilson hosts a podcast delving into history through the perspective of a mature erudite bro. He was one unit away from a history minor at U.C. San Diego, but he does’t let that stop him from examining what it would have been like to be a bro posted up on Bunker Hill or uncovering what the chillest aspect of surrealist art is. Buckle up because Strider will not only venture into humanity's shared past. He will venture within himself. Asking real questions such as, “exactly how tight are pirates,” or “what if he stayed that extra semester in school,” “would my life have been danker?” Strider firmly believes that history is tight because we all should for sure blaze our own trails… but in what direction?

Education

Training

Language Courses

Higher Education

K-12

Educational Technology

Comedy

History

Society & Culture

Was the Stuxnet, "cyberworm," the first iteration of a new era of combat? Strider is scared! When scared, seek to understand. 
striderwilson.com
patreon.com/striderwilson
Sources: spymuseum.org, smithsonianmag.com ‘Richard Clarke on Who Was Behind the Stuxnet Attack’ by Ron Rosenbaum 2012, wired.com ‘An Unprecedented Look at Stuxnet, the World's First Digital Weapon’ by Kim Zetter 2014, csoonline.com ‘Stuxnet explained: the first known cyberweapon’ by Josh Fruhlinger 2022, britannica.com

Cyber Weapons

The first combat submarine in recorded history. Was its mission a success or failure?
You better crank that AC ‘cause things are heating up at DraftKings Casino! The excitement is endless, the vibes are right! New players, start by playing just FIVE BUCKS to get FIFTY BUCKS in Casino Credits in your pocket INSTANTLY! All you gotta do is download the DraftKings Casino app and sign up with code DANK.
striderwilson.com
patreon.com/striderwilson
Sources: spymuseum.org, wikipedia.org, masshist.org, history.navy.mil, britannica.com, borisjulie.com, thedearsurprise.com ‘Three Insanely Advanced (Naval) Weapons History Somehow Forgot About’ by Eric Yosomono 2011, yahoo.com ‘Legendary U.S. WWII submarine located 3,000 feet underwater’ by Stephen Smith 2024
Gambling problem? Call one eight hundred GAMBLER, or In West Virginia visit W W W dot one eight hundred gambler dot net. In Connecticut, help is available for problem gambling, call eight eight eight seven eight nine seven seven seven seven or visit C C P G dot org. Please play responsibly. Twenty one plus. Physically present in Connecticut, Michigan, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, West Virginia only. Void in Ontario. One per opted-in new customer. Five dollars in wagers required. Max. fifty dollars in non-withdrawable Casino Credits that expire in one hundred sixty eight hours. See casino dot draftkings dot com slash get fifty for eligibility, terms, and responsible gaming resources.

The Turtle Of War

One must walk the walk in order to talk the talk. Xuanzang did exactly that in in the 7th Century AD. He cruised From China to India and back. His Journey West still influences the world today. 
You better crank that AC ‘cause things are heating up at DraftKings Casino! The excitement is endless, the vibes are right, and the cash prizes could be HUGE! New players, start by playing just FIVE BUCKS to get FIFTY BUCKS in Casino Credits in your pocket INSTANTLY! All you gotta do is download the DraftKings Casino app and sign up with code DANK. 
striderwilson.com
patreon.com/striderwilson
Sources: history.com, britannica.com, worldhistorycommons.org, studysmarter.co.uk, wikiquote.org, newworldencyclopedia.org, onthisday.com, historycentral.com
Gambling problem? Call one eight hundred GAMBLER, or In West Virginia visit W W W dot one eight hundred gambler dot net. In Connecticut, help is available for problem gambling, call eight eight eight seven eight nine seven seven seven seven or visit C C P G dot org. Please play responsibly. Twenty one plus. Physically present in Connecticut, Michigan, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, West Virginia only. Void in Ontario. One per opted-in new customer. Five dollars in wagers required. Max. fifty dollars in non-withdrawable Casino Credits that expire in one hundred sixty eight hours. See casino dot draftkings dot com slash get fifty for eligibility, terms, and responsible gaming resources.

Xuanzang's Epic Journey West

Which animal gave ancient armies the greatest strategic edge? Do certain ones still have use in modern military tactics? Strider ranks the most elite non-human soldiers of the past, present and hopefully not future. 
striderwilson.com
patreon.com/striderwilson
Sources: livescience.com ‘Beasts in Battle: 15 Amazing Animal Recruits in War’ by Tom Metcalfe and Jeremy Hsu 2017, quora.com, wikipedia.com, history.com, hubpages.com, julieandboris.com

Dank Off: War Animals

Adapting to survive in the harshest climate the world has to offer is too sick! Which animal is the absolute sickest though?
Draft Kings! New players, start playing with just FIVE BUCKS and get ONE HUNDRED BACK INSTANTLY in Casino Credits. Download the app and use code DANK to book your one-way ticket to fun with DraftKings Casino! The crown is yours.
patreon.com/striderwilson
striderwilson.com
Sources: livescience.com, nationalgeographic.com, julieandboris.com, wikipedia.com, britannica.com, coolantarctica.com
Gambling problem? Call one eight hundred GAMBLER or visit W W W dot one eight hundred gambler dot net. In Connecticut, help is available for problem gambling, call eight eight eight seven eight nine seven seven seven seven or visit C C P G dot org. Please play responsibly. Twenty one plus. Physically present in Connecticut, Michigan, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, West Virginia only. Void in Ontario. Eligibility and other restrictions apply. One per opted-in new customer. Five dollar wager required. Max. one hundred dollars in casino credits awarded, which require one time play-thru within one hundred sixty eight hours. See terms at casino dot draftkings dot com slash promos. Restrictions apply.

The 5 Most Influential Literary Characters

Download our free app to listen on your phone