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
- Update frequency
- every 15 days
- Average duration
- 40 minutes
- Episodes
- 37
- Years Active
- 2023 - 2025
Jul 25th: AC/DC Power Hour
If you love AC/DC, then you've come to the right place! Today's episode departs from the normal DayStriding journey to focus all three segments on the best selling rock band of all time! Today's ep…
Bonus Episode: Shakespeare 360 w/ Gary Taylor
History's most celebrated playwright isn't who you think he is.
Forget the stuffy portrait of Shakespeare you suffered through in high school - turns out the Bard was tracking audience reactions like…
Apr 23rd: Happy Birthday YouTube
How long would it take to watch every video on YouTube? (Spoiler: it's mind-boggling!) Our digital landscape, beverage choices, and literary understanding would look dramatically different without th…
Mar 27th: Knot Your Average Heroes
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 h…
Mar 3rd: Stubborn Spirit = Sweet Success
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…
Bonus Episode: Team Bailey & Iditarod Dreams
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 1…
Feb 12th: Shape Shifters Unleased
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 stand…
Bonus Episode: Zeppelin Raids w/ Steve Smith
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 Br…
Jan 19th: Epic Delivery Routes
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 …
Bonus Episode: Radio City Music Hall w/ Joyce Hancock
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…
Dec 27th: "Stages" of Wonder
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…
Oct 21st: Spark of Genius
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, Oct…
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. …
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 celebrat…
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…
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 …
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 s…
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 di…
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 w…
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! …