DayStrider: Tales from a Time Traveler
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 the journey is always the same great experience.
Each episode will transport you to three different historical events, amazing discoveries or special inventions that happened on this day in the past. These short stories are sure to make you grin - and will definitely surprise you with a tidbit that you had never heard before! Bonus content at the end includes brief bio's of some famous folks born on this day as well as customized gift ideas for your someone special who's got today circled on their calendar.
You can find more on the website: https://daystrider.buzzsprout.com
Episodes
25 episodes
Sep 25th: Money Talks & Courage Walks
Did you know that courage and resilience is what makes September 25th special? Courage to go where none has gone before and resilience to do so repeatedly when others want you to just . . . go away. This day in the past has it all.
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Episode 18
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48:31
Sep 1st: Let Freedom Ring
Let Freedom Ring on September 1st! Political freedoms? Check! Stereotype freedoms? Check! Even gravitational freedoms? Yep! Check that too! September 1st has all kinds of freedoms to celebrate.&nb...
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Episode 17
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44:58
Welcome to DayStrider, We've Been Waiting for You!
Did you know that I have a name for people just like you? If you’re naturally curious and enjoy learning new things, I’d call you a knowledge seeker! If you’re also a tad nostalgic and love hearing stories, you are definitely...
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1:08
Aug 16th: Olympic Gold Overload
August 16th is a day to celebrate many remarkable achievements! Do you like stories about triumph and glory? Todays tales have that and more - especially if you love sports: Sports Illustrated was born today - and t...
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Episode 16
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44:39
Bonus Episode: Egyptian Hieroglyphs w/ Ilona Regulski
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 ...
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44:51
Jul 15th: Secrets of the Rosetta Stone
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 h...
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Episode 15
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42:23
Jun 25th: Wanna Noodle on Catfish Day?
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?
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Episode 14
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41:20
Bonus Episode: Hot Rod Day w/ Muddy Grimes
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 ...
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46:20
Jun 11th: Escape From Alcatraz
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 ...
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Episode 13
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47:21
Jun 3rd: Chicken or the Egg?
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: <...
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Episode 12
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45:08
May 21st: Size Matters Not (nor does gender)
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 ...
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Episode 11
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36:10
Bonus Episode: Queen Elizabeth as a Mom w/ Valerie Probstfeld
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 surpr...
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58:23
Apr 21st: People, Places & Things
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 th...
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Episode 10
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37:18
Bonus Episode: Irish Coffee & Much More w/ Your Favorite Uncle Brad
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 - a...
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43:10
Mar 17th: Paddy's Day Parables, Parades & Potions
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:&n...
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Episode 9
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35:35
Bonus Episode: Coach B.K. & IU Basketball with Kyra Mahoney
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, sometime...
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30:40
Feb 23rd: The Little Frozen Hero
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
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Episode 8
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40:50
Bonus Episode: Ukulele Day Full Interview with Kamuke
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...
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43:19
Feb 2nd: Sometimes Crazy is Genius
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:&nb...
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Episode 7
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45:42
Jan 8th: Bust a (Knee) Cap
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 sp...
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Episode 6
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28:51
Dec 21st: The Need for Speed
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 to...
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Episode 5
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28:58
Dec 9th: Spit Happens
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....
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Episode 4
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37:39
Nov 27th: "X" Marks the Spot
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...
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Episode 3
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26:55
Oct 18th: Monarch Says Out ~ King Says In
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 da...
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Episode 2
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33:50
