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DayStrider: The Time Traveler's Treat Truman Pastworthy
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5.0 • 13 Ratings
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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 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
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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 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: People, Places & Things. In that episode you will also hear an amazing story about how the city of Rome came to be as well as the inspiration for the Nintendo Gameboy - which catapulted society into mobile gaming.
Enjoy!
p.s. Happy 40th Birthday Valerie!!!
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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 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 little more about today by listening to some fun, engaging stories. 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, Valerie Probstfeld, is a blogger, podcaster and soon-to-be-author. The link to her site and show can be found here (these links worked in early 2024 - not sure how long the links will be available):
To Mom Is To Love main page on Apple Podcasts linkTo Mom Is To Love Website link
Gift ideas for folks who celebrate April 21st for any reason:
Remus & Romulus and Rome: You can get a Remus & Romulus statue or necklace charm. There’s a great 3D model of the Pantheon, and for your readers: books about Rome including the complete works of Livy! If flashbacks of the Gameboy inspired you, there are retro gameboy devices, t-shirts and other Gameboy and Nintendo decor.Queen Elizabeth loved her tea time, and her fancy hats. Your readers can learn more about her and your collectors can enjoy uncirculated money. To celebrate Iggy Pop’s birthday, there’s books and CD’s.To celebrate Chocolate Covered Cashews Day, there are many options.Full disclosure: If you use these gift idea links and make a purchase, I will make a small commission.
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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: daystriderstories@gmail.com
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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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 - 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 Bonus Episode features the full-length interview that was highlighted on March 17th: Paddy’s Day Parables, Parades & Potions. In that episode you will also hear an amazing fairy tale about the legendary shamrock and learn where best to catch a Paddy’s Day Parade!
Enjoy!
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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: daystriderstories@gmail.com
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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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:
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 today by listening to some fun, engaging stories. If you need some great gift ideas, we have those too (along with links to where you can find them on Amazon).
To find the links to Uncle Brad, try these (these links worked in early 2024 - not sure how long the links will be available):
The Art of Drinking Podcast episode about the Irish Coffee linkThe Art of Drinking Website linkGift ideas for folks who celebrate March 17th for any reason:
Shamrockin’ it out: You can get shamrock t-shirts, shamrock decor, shamrocks in plush, and pretty much anything else. Heck, you can get actual living shamrocks or preserved 4-leaf clovers! If you are headed to a Paddy’s Day Parade - you will wanna gear up with these items or those items! Get your Green On!Irish Coffee stem glasses are here as well as some home cocktail kits for proper measures and mixes! To celebrate Kurt Russell’s birthday, there’s movies and more.To celebrate Nat King Cole’s birthday, there are CD’s and more.To celebrate Mia Hamm’s birthday, there’s a variety of stuff - including a fun bobblehead!Full disclosure: If you use these gift idea links and make a purchase, I will make a small commission. But I will reinvest that into making this
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~~~ 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: daystriderstories@gmail.com
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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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, 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 team to ever do so) and hear some additional stories and color surrounding the chair throwing incident that took place in February 1985. Kyra Mahoney researched these incidents for her history final essay and together we bring them to life and talk through how these events made her feel as well as how the program's success enabled some folks to look past their concerns - but we kept it fun and engaging as well.
Oh yes - Kyra’s speed round Q&A goes a little deeper than usual - thanks Kyra for keeping us on our toes!
This DayStrider Bonus Episode features the full-length interview that was highlighted in Episode 9: February 23rd: The Little Frozen Hero. In that episode you will also learn a little about the Tootsie Roll and appreciate aluminum a little more.
Enjoy!
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: daystriderstories@gmail.com
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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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 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 fun, engaging stories. If you need some great gift ideas, we have those too (along with links to where you can find them on Amazon).
I mentioned two fun YouTube videos as well as an MIT report, here they are (these links worked in early 2024 - not sure how long the links will be available):
Mr. Beast’s YouTube video linkMatPat’s YouTube video linkThe MIT Aluminum Foil Hat Study link
Gift ideas for folks who celebrate February 23rd for any reason:
Celebrate the Tootsie: Tootsie Rolls, Tootsie Pops & funny t-shirts are more fun, while the Chosin Marines would be more seriousAnything Aluminum: aluminum foil hats & funny t-shirts make great gag gifts, while an aluminum can crusher would be a great “green” giftCoach Bobby Knight: There are some great books about Coach that are worth your read - but the best would be an autographed red folding chair!To celebrate Josh Gad’s birthday, there’s fun Olaf stuffTo celebrate Banana Bread Day, there are some great recipe booksTo celebrate Curling is Cool Day, there are some fun t-shirts as well as actual indoor curling setsFull disclosure: If you use these gift idea links, I will make a small commiss
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: daystriderstories@gmail.com
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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Customer Reviews
One of the most enjoyable podcasts
Truman and his show is just an absolute masterpiece. He is a host the clearly has a passion for history and storytelling. Each episode is filled with knowledge and humor and a charm that only Mr Pastworthy could provide. The podcast is enjoyable and makes me smile from start to finish.
Delightful!
So glad I found this podcast - friendly, interesting, and fun! Wonderful host!
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I love this podcast! The storytelling is so much fun and the narrator is charming and funny! You can tell he really enjoys the stories he shares and keeps you engaged throughout. Big fan!!