DayStrider: Tales from a Time Traveler

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
• Celebrating 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 not learn a little more about today by listening to some fun, engaging stories. You’ll find yourself a little smarter and have some great stories you can re-tell - AND - have three things you can add to your bucket list! If you need some great gift ideas, we have those too (along with links to where you can find them on Amazon).
Today’s show mentions three bucket list items, some official links are provided here for you. (this link worked in mid 2024 - not sure how long the links will be available):

• Link to one of Hannah’s videos
• Link to the Anne Frank House museum
• Link to La Sagrada Familia basilica

Gift ideas for folks who celebrate June 25th:

• Celebrating Catfish Day with a shirt or hat will be sure to spark conversations everywhere you go.
• Anne Frank’s inspiring Diary is a great gift if your loved one is a reader - or if they like coffee table books.
• Sticking with that theme, coffee table books featuring Antoni Gaudi’s impressive works are nice. Perhaps some mosaic wall decor in his style is a better option?
• There’s lots of cool stuff to celebrate famous birthdays from today featuring Ricky Gervais, Linda Cardellini, George Orwell and George Michael.
• Similarly, there are fun gift options to celebrate today’s holidays: Goat’s Cheese Day, Strawberry Parfait Day, and Leon Day.

Full disclosure: If you use these gift ide

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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 of your choice and find a comfy seat in the back yard or deck and enjoy!
Cheers!

This DayStrider Bonus Episode features the full-length interview that was highlighted on June 11th: Escape from Alcatraz. In that episode you will hear some ingenious ideas some prisoners came up with as they planned their escape from an escape-proof prison! After that, you can revisit a wonderful family movie from the early 1980’s that happens to remain one of the best movies of all time.

Enjoy!

If you’d like to listen to Muddy’s Garage, the podcast, or find his facebook page, you can use these links (they worked in mid 2024 - not sure how long the links will be available):

• Link to Muddy’s podcast on Spotify
• Link to Muddy Garage Facebook page

Text me your favorite time travel movie!!!

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Do you want to be mentioned here in the podcast? Or do you want me to do a shout-out for a loved one? All you need to do is send me an e-mail: [email protected]

Better yet, you can record your own shout-out by leaving me a voice message using this SpeakPipe link

Do you have a story that you wish to share? Join me as a guest and let’s tell the world together! Once again, just send me an e-mail or find me here on Facebook: Truman Pastworthy

If you had as much fun listening as I did creating this episode, please click "follow" in your favorite podcast platform . . . oh . . . and even better - why not share it with a friend (or three)! I’m betting you know just the perfect person who would enjoy today’s stories!

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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 the ancient past, you are sure to be entertained! Find a quiet place where you can relax and imagine pharaohs decreeing the words to be chiseled into massive stone tablets! Cheers!

This DayStrider Bonus Episode features the full-length interview that was highlighted on July 15th: Unlocking Truths Triple Threat. In that episode you will also hear about the worst marine disaster in human history. After that, we’ll explore the love for an animal that helped shape the course of human history!

Enjoy!

If you’d like to watch Ilona’s You-Tube videos about the Rosetta Stone, you can use these links (they worked in mid 2024 - not sure how long the links will be available):

• Link to Muddy’s podcast on Spotify
• Link to Muddy Garage Facebook page

If you’d like to learn more about Egyptian Hieroglyphs, you can check out these two books that Ilona mentioned in todays episode:

• Bill Manley’s book: Egyptian Hieroglyphs for Complete Beginners
• James Allen’s book: Middle Egyptian: An Introduction to the Language and Culture of Hieroglyphs

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Text me your favorite time travel movie!!!

~~~ DayStrider Fun ~~~

Do you want to be mentioned here in the podcast? Or do you want me to do a shout-out for a loved one? All you need to do is send me an e-mail: [email protected]

Better yet, you can record your own shout-out by leaving me a voice message using this SpeakPipe link

Do you have a story that you wish to share? Join me as a guest and let’s tell the world together! Once again, just send me an e-mail or find me here on Facebook: Truman Pastworthy

If you had as much fun listening as I did creating this episode, please click "follow" in your favorite podcast platform . . . oh . . . and even better - why not share it with a friend (or three)! I’m betting you know just the perfect person who would enjoy today’s stories!

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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 competitive dog sledding with a musher who:

• Hallucinates Maroon 5 concerts in the Alaskan wilderness (sleep deprivation is a trip!)
• Rolls soaking wet dogs in snow to dry them (it actually works!)
• Shares his chili with his lead dog while sleeping in -10°F temperatures
• Lost a shocking 45 pounds during his rookie Iditarod run

Meet the canine characters in Bailey's 16-dog dream team – from Senator (the teacher's pet) to Wyoming (a loveable wrecking ball) to Tuckerman (the class clown who steals everyone's toys) to YoYa (his sleeping bag heater when needed).

Whether you're a dog lover, adventure seeker, or just curious about what drives someone to race across Alaska in conditions that would make most of us question our life choices, Bailey's story proves that sometimes the craziest dreams are the ones worth freezing for.

Listen now and discover why, as Bailey puts it, "Dogs honestly are just truly the answer to everything."

Links:

• Team Bailey USA: www.teambaileyusa.com
• Sponsor a dog or help pack Bailey's drop bags
• Follow Bailey's 2025 Iditarod journey
• The Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race Official Site

Text me your favorite time travel movie!!!

~~~ DayStrider Fun ~~~

Do you want to be mentioned here in the podcast? Or do you want me to do a shout-out for a loved one? All you need to do is send me an e-mail: [email protected]

Better yet, you can record your own shout-out by leaving me a voice message using this SpeakPipe link

Do you have a story that you wish to share? Join me as a guest and let’s tell the world together! Once again, just send me an e-mail or find me here on Facebook: Truman Pastworthy

If you had as much fun listening as I did creating this episode, please click "follow" in your favorite podcast platform . . . oh . . . and even better - why not share it with a friend (or three)! I’m betting you know just the perfect person who would enjoy today’s stories!

If you feel adventurous, how 'bout writing a great review? :-)

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 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 today by listening to some fun, engaging stories. You’ll find yourself a little smarter and have some great stories you can tell at the next summer bar-b-q! If you need some great gift ideas, we have those too (along with links to where you can find them on Amazon).
Today’s guest Ilona Regulski has some YouTube videos that may interest you (these links worked in mid-2024 - not sure how long the links will be available):

• Link to Ilona’s short video about the Rosetta Stone
• Link to Ilona’s long video about the Rosetta Stone

Gift ideas for folks who celebrate July 15th:

• Can’t celebrate BP - but we can enjoy the Gulf of Mexico.
• On the other hand - we can’t get enough of celebrating I Love Horses Day featuring decor, stuffed animals, books and movies- and more books!
• Want to learn more about the Rosetta Stone? And the gift for someone with everything: hieroglyph books and decor!
• There’s lots of cool stuff to celebrate famous birthdays from today featuring Arianna Huffington, Forest Whitaker, Iain Armitag and Rembrandt.
• Similarly, there are fun gift options to celebrate today’s holidays: Tapioca Pudding Day, Orange Chicken Day and Be a Dork Day.

Text me your favorite time travel movie!!!

~~~ DayStrider Fun ~~~

Do you want to be mentioned here in the podcast? Or do you want me to do a shout-out for a loved one? All you need to do is send me an e-mail: [email protected]

Better yet, you can record your own shout-out by leaving me a voice message using this SpeakPipe link

Do you have a story that you wish to share? Join me as a guest and let’s tell the world together! Once again, just send me an e-mail or find me here on Facebook: Truman Pastworthy

If you had as much fun listening as I did creating this episode, please click "follow" in your favorite podcast platform . . . oh . . . and even better - why not share it with a friend (or three)! I’m betting you know just the perfect person who would enjoy today’s stories!

If you feel adventurous, how 'bout writing a great review? :-)