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 via storytelling to three different historical events, amazing discoveries or special inventions that happened on this day in the past. These 10 minute 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
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!
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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 present. You are sure to be entertained for the entire 40 minutes, so make yourself...
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:
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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 college grad.
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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:
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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. Kamuke - a world traveling ukulele player, song writer, content creator and uke ...
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:
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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:
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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:
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:
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:
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:
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:
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