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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 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.
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Heroes come in all shapes and sizes! Some hold communities together when tragedy strikes - while others flex their 24 inch biceps! Either way, our world would be a whole lot different without the heroics that took place on March 27th. Today’s stories prove that strength and staying power come from the most unexpected places! When North America’s biggest earthquake struck, Genie Chance transformed from a part-time radio reporter into Alaska's beating heart during chaos and un...
Stubbornness has a funny way of changing history! Our world would look - and taste - a lot different without the sweet successes of March 3rd. Get ready for a triple dose of determination as today’s heroes turn 'no way' into 'my way' as they reveal how failure, family feuds, and frostbite became unexpected pathways to sweet success! The Iditarod dog sled race is a showcase of determined mushers and their four-legged athletes. Current musher Bailey Vitello shares why lo...
What happens when you combine 16 high-energy dogs, a sleep-deprived human, and 1,000 miles of Alaskan wilderness? Hallucinated rock concerts, near-death ice rescues, and a man who lost 45 pounds in 11 days while chasing the ultimate mushing dream. Meet Bailey Vitello, who's been commanding dog teams since age two and now tackles the legendary Iditarod with nothing but determination, his canine family, and—shockingly—zero caffeine. In this episode, we dive headfirst into the wild world of comp...
Before February 12th - the innards of the baseball were out of control, ice skating was seasonal and the shape of our nation would look completely different! But along came Albert Spalding - who standardized that ball and invented a few other shapes you are familiar with!And year-round ice became a thing at the Madison Square Garden - reshaping the future of the sport of ice skating.A few of the largest memorials in the country are shaped after a president who reshaped his face at the urging ...
Welcome to another DayStrider Bonus Episode. Battlefield tour guide Steve Smith and I sneak behind enemy lines, and he shares the fascinating stories about the night the Germans began bombing the British with zeppelins! You’ll hear the truth - but also - you will hear some myths about those first raids. If you like learning about The Great War, these stories will be right up your alley! Find a quiet place where you can relax while Steve and I take you back to that fate...
When you think of delivery routes - you probably think of news papers. But that’s not epic! January 19th has epic deliveries that you won’t want to miss! Like the time a guy named Chickie delivered Pabst Blue Ribbon beers to his buddies in a war zone!Or the time the biggest route ever raced on a bike was invented - because of scandal and rivalries.How ‘bout the routes taken by zeppelin bombers that took over the British skies during World War 1?If it's a special day for you or for...
Welcome to another DayStrider Bonus Episode. Former Radio City Music Hall tour guide Joyce Hancock and I sneak behind the curtains, and she shares some fun stories about her tours - and you can tell, she really admires that building! She tells a neat story about a Rockette when she was 10 years old - you gotta check that out! If you like learning about how places like a theater can create awe and inspiration, you are sure to be entertained! Find a quiet place where y...
Did you know that the powerful forces of creativity and curiosity are what makes December 27th an amazing day? Whether you dream of adventure, love solving life’s mysteries, or simply crave a little magic, December 27th is here to deliver! In the early 1900’s Peter Pan and Neverland itself were magically created and took the world by a storm of pixie dust!In the 1830’s, aboard a sailing ship in the uncharted waters of the Galapagos - a discovery was made that changed science forever.In ...
October 21st is no ordinary day - it’s one that rewrote the rules and where the future took shape in a flash of brilliance. Whether it’s that bolt of inspiration or the result of grit and grind, October 21st is a showcase of how sparks of genius can change everything! In the late 1800’s, a single flick of a switch banished darkness once and for allIn the early 1940’s a humble late lunch sparked a revolution in restaurants and ballparks worldwideIn the late 1950’s a wealthy art collector...
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. 500 years ago today in Panama, an amazing discovery took place!70 years ago today in Little Rock, the craziest first day of school ever will shock you!Today is One Hit Wonder Day - hear about some of the most fun songs whose artists came and went, but their ...
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. The Liberty Bell landed on the docks of Philly today - wanna guess what happened on the very first ring?The third female living in America became a published author on this day - but you may be surprised as to which young lady has the honor!The “Sup...
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 a DayStrider! Everyday has an amazing story to tell! So join me, Truman Pastworthy, as we stride through them all. Each episode has three fun stories - all about what happened on this day in the past. Some days, we are amazed by inventions ...
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 turned 70 this year. Did the magazine grow because of America’s love of sports? Or was it the other way around?The “Fastest Man Alive” set a speed record on this day that may never be broken. Do you believe that?The “Greatest Swimmer of All Time” ...
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 the ancient past, you are sure to be entertained! Find a quiet place where you can relax and imagine pharaohs decreeing the ...
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 historyCelebrating I Love Horses Day and a surprising truth about the American mustangsHow the Rosetta Stone unlocked the secrets of a 5,000 year old language If it's a special day for you or for someone you care about, why not learn a little more about...
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 readersCelebrating the birth of a world famous architect and his iconic masterpiece If it's a special day for you or for someone you care about, why...
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 of your choice and find a comfy seat in the back yard or deck and enjoy! Cheers! This DayStrider Bonus Episode features th...
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 - and why it never had a sequel!Hear from podcaster Muddy Grimes as he celebrates his passion - loud & fast cars - for Hot Rod Day. ...
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 of one of the most talented storytellers of our time - and meet a wonderful character who was introduced to us on this day. ...
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 wasThe "Angel of the Battlefield" formed an amazing humanitarian organizationThe World’s most popular sport has endured some ugly blemishes - hopefully they fade quickly! Why not learn a bit about today by listening to some fun, engag...
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 enjoy! This DayStrider Bonus Episode features the full-length interview that was highlighted on April 21st: Peopl...
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 todayThings: Mobile gaming was catapulted into existence on this dayPeople: The longest reigning female monarch of all-time was born today If it's a special day for you or for someone you care about, why not learn a litt...
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 present. You are sure to be entertained for the entire 40 minutes, so make yourself an Irish Coffee and enjoy! This DayStrider B...
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 ShamrockThe best places to catch a Paddy’s Day paradeHow to make and enjoy an Irish Coffee & its fun history If it's a special day for you or for someone you care about, why not learn a little more about toda...
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 college grad. You will learn a little bit about the blemish surrounding Indiana basketball’s undefeated season (the last college...
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 candyThe coming of age of the most important metal in your livesA colorful retelling of a crazy temper tantrum that happened on this day If it's a special day for you or for someone you care about, why not learn a little more about today by listening to some fu...
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. Kamuke - a world traveling ukulele player, song writer, content creator and uke teacher joins us to help us celebrate Uku...
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 come to be?It’s World Ukulele Day - learn from Kamuke all about the uke! If it's a special day for you or for someone you care...
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, andThe breaking of the glass ceiling in the guvna's office. If its a special day for you or for someone you care about, why not learn a little ...
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 game), andThe “birth” of the crossword puzzle (the very first one published). If it's a special day for you or for someone you...
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),A possible UFO sighting (or not?!?!), and thenLet’s celebrate National Llama Day with Donna Justice. If it's a ...
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 and inspiring annual institution, andThe discovery of the greatest sunken treasure / shipwreck of all time. If it's a sp...
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, andA “butterfly effect” story where the ripples of history floated over 200 years. If it's a special day for you or for so...
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 , andThe greatest medical discovery of all time (and it was an accident). If it's a special day for you or for someone you care about, make time to learn a litt...
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