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If you are naturally curious, a tad nostalgic, and your range of interests is diverse, then DayStrider is the podcast for you. Wanna satisfy that 'itchy' need to learn but with a 'scratch' that's laid-back and enjoyable? A delightful dose of lighthearted and fun stories about this day in the past will make you feel better, become a bit smarter - and you'll have a handy icebreaker to glide right through any uncomfortable social moments you encounter! Added perk: each day's path varies - but t ...
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Bonus Episode: Egyptian Hieroglyphs w/ Ilona Regulski
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Welcome to another DayStrider Bonus Episode. Curator Ilona Regulski and I explore the ancient secrets of Egyptian Hieroglyphs, and she shares some interesting stories about the Rosetta Stone! She shares her favorite hieroglyph from the past and helps me come up with the symbol for a podcaster - you gotta check that out! If you like learning about t…
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July 15th is a great day to unlock some of the hidden truths from the past! You thought you knew them - but are you sure? Today’s stories include: Some unsettling mistakes that lead to the worst disaster in marine history Celebrating I Love Horses Day and a surprising truth about the American mustangs How the Rosetta Stone unlocked the secrets of a…
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June 25th is a Bucket List Triple Threat because of the fun things and interesting places that originated on this day in history! Today’s stories include: A celebration of Catfish Day - do you know what “Catfish Noodling” is? How the diary ponderings of a newly minted teenager became an international symbol, inspiring millions of readers Celebratin…
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Bonus Episode: Hot Rod Day w/ Muddy Grimes
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Welcome to another DayStrider Bonus Episode. Podcaster Muddy Grimes and I get in depth about Hot Rod Day, and he shares some fun stories about how he was tinkering with cars from a very young age! He also shares the story of how he got that unique nickname (his real name is Brett Miller). You are sure to be entertained - so grab an adult beverage o…
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June 11th is a day that proves “where there’s a will, there’s a way” because of the ingenious events and creations that occurred today in history! Fun stories include: An adventurous tale of patience and creativity that led to the impossible: Escape From Alcatraz? Did they make it out? Fun Facts about one of the most popular movies of all-time - an…
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June 3rd is a great day in history! It is filled with intrigue and thought provoking questions that you won’t wanna miss - as well as a handful of incredible movies you can add to your watch list. Today’s stories include: Pondering the age-old question about the “chicken and the egg” - learn which really came first! We’ll enter into the eerie world…
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May 21st: Size Matters Not (nor does gender)
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Celebrating May 21st puts you in some very special company! The amazing creations from this day in history are remarkable - you should make time to check them out: Long ago, in a galaxy far away, introduced to us - a great Jedi Master was The "Angel of the Battlefield" formed an amazing humanitarian organization The World’s most popular sport has e…
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Bonus Episode: Queen Elizabeth as a Mom w/ Valerie Probstfeld
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Welcome to another DayStrider Bonus Episode. Podcaster & author Valerie Probstfeld and I consider Queen Elizabeth’s journey as a Mom while being a Monarch. We also get into the mindsets of other historical figures that may surprise you. You are sure to be entertained for nearly an hour, so make yourself a tea in the manner of the Queen, relax and e…
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Celebrating a birthday on April 21st makes you rather special. The people, places and things all born on this day are quite remarkable - you should make time to check them out: Places: One of the oldest cities in the world was founded today Things: Mobile gaming was catapulted into existence on this day People: The longest reigning female monarch o…
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Bonus Episode: Irish Coffee & Much More w/ Your Favorite Uncle Brad
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Welcome to another DayStrider Bonus Episode - where you can learn a thing or two about cocktails and their interesting history. The main focus is on the Irish Coffee, but Uncle Brad - one of the co-hosts on The Art of Drinking podcast - also shares some fun bartending stories and tells us what mixed drinks he’d make for some famous people past and …
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Mar 17th: Paddy's Day Parables, Parades & Potions
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Happy St. Patrick’s Day! You got your green on, you are amped up to celebrate your "Inner Irish" - the only thing missing are some fun stories, right? Look no further, because here you can learn these fun things about Paddy’s Day: The true meaning of the Shamrock The best places to catch a Paddy’s Day parade How to make and enjoy an Irish Coffee & …
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Bonus Episode: Coach B.K. & IU Basketball with Kyra Mahoney
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Welcome to another DayStrider Bonus Episode - covering a tiny morsel about Coach Bobby Knight and Indiana University basketball! Coach Knight was at I.U. for nearly 30 years and brought the program much glory - but along the way, sometimes his behavior and approach was called into question. Hear a little about that from the perspective of a recent …
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The amazing inventions and discoveries that happened on February 23rd are the result of some persistent folks that never gave up. Make some time to explore the richness of today: The invention of the first penny candy The coming of age of the most important metal in your lives A colorful retelling of a crazy temper tantrum that happened on this day…
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Bonus Episode: Ukulele Day Full Interview with Kamuke
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This is the very first DayStrider Bonus Episode - in honor of World Ukulele Day! A day to celebrate the small but amazingly fun instrument that sounds like no other. Who knew this tiny treasure could produce so many smiles and bring such joy?!?! The ukulele evolved into being in Hawaii - and you can learn all about that story in this bonus episode.…
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We celebrate all kinds of fun and interesting holidays on February 2nd. Some are traditions that go back thousands of years, while others are kinda new - but all are worth making a few minutes to learn something you didn’t know before: You’ve heard of Groundhog Day - but why do we celebrate it? You’ve had tasty po-tater treats - but how did they co…
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Some incredible things happened on January 8th in history, and the tapestry today was quite diverse - demonstrating impressive human achievement with a dash of human flaws. Make time to explore the richness of today: A special code that spawned the telecommunication industry, The biggest scandal in the history of figure skating, and The breaking of…
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Some incredible things were created on December 21st by folks who had a problem to solve and they were able to do so by blending their passions together to make something new for the world to enjoy. Make time to explore the richness of today: The “birth” of the F-14 Tomcat (its first flight), The “birth” of the post of basketball (the very first ga…
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December 9th is National Llama Day! What better way to learn more about these wonderful creatures than to spend time with a llama farmer? Hear some fun llama facts and touching stories from Donna Justice of the Ellaberry Llama Farm. Make time to explore the richness that occurred on this day in history: The “birth” of an American Pie (so to speak),…
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November 27th is a day that celebrates many wonderful treasures! Sometimes, these gems are like the gift that keeps on giving, while others are out there taunting us to come take hold! Make time to explore the richness that occurred on this day in history: The “birth” of a wonderful American Thanksgiving tradition, The “birth” of an enlightening an…
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Oct 18th: Monarch Says Out ~ King Says In
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October 18th is a special day in history for tech fans, music fans and history fans! Its also special for other reasons - including the reason you are here right now, so make time to explore the sounds and stories that occurred on this day in history: A major advancement in the history of the telephone, The birthday of the Father of Rock & Roll, an…
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September 28th is a special day in history because it changed everything philosophically and also medically! It’s true - and you can sit back and listen to some stories of events that occurred on this very day in the past: The birth of one of the worlds greatest philosopher, The “invention” of nighttime football , and The greatest medical discovery…
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