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American Loser Podcast

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In a culture obsessed with winning, "American Loser" is the podcast that puts the spotlight firmly on second place. Comedian KP Burke and his handsome Father dive head first into the true stories of the biggest losers in American History. Our theme song is "American Loser" by the supremely talented Robert Rolfe Feddersen. All episodes recorded at A Shared Universe Podcast Studio in Eatontown, New Jersey
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When people talk about "Wild Bill" Hickok...they are usually talking about his infamous death in "Deadwood"...but what was his origin story that made him such a feared name in the Wild West to begin with? Well...it's a good story and my Pal Teddy Daniels (from the Wizards of Odd) helps me tell it. Big thanks to Ethan and Ming at A Shared Universe..…
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Did we lose this episode too? Formerly, this was Patreon only but now it's yours for free baybay...enjoy the horrifying true story of the ship that was doomed like none other....Quint from Jaws only barely scratched the service on how bad things were for those poor sailors;Kirjoittanut American Loser Podcast
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This was formerly a Patreon Episode and for some reason, I can't prove that we ever released it to the the masses when the patreon ended....I hope you enjoy the TRUE story of the Rise and Fall of the King Fish...the only man who could have beaten FDR in an election...Huey LongKirjoittanut American Loser Podcast
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What does it take to have a county in New Jersey named after you? Hugh Mercer's story answers that question and more....guests Mike Sicoli and Kp's Manager join the Kahuna, South Beach Larry and that other guy while they tell the tale of a forgotten hero of not one or two but three wars.....Crazy Scots!…
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Updates for you fine folks as we build this thing back with more losing, more wormholes, more content. Please enjoy wiKPedia, a weekly side project my girl and I have put together going down wild wikipedia wormholes. Once a month the crew Ming, Kahuna, South Beach Larry and Myself will be live at A Shared Universe to give you more episodes of the s…
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200 episodes, 4 years of bizarre history, lots of fun and tons of laughs. AMERICAN LOSER is ending (IN IT'S CURRENT FORM) and as we grow the idea to all of it's potential, we are going to be walking away from the weekly format while we fry some bigger fish in some bigger ponds. We love the listeners, the Kahuna, Criss Madd, Ming and Mike Zapcic and…
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Cousin Kelly joins us again in the studio to talk all things "Royals" with us....back when America was still just the "New World" to some people, Sir Walter Raleigh...a legit British badass and legend had some wild fame and wild misfortunes at different parts of his life. Check out all the historical stuff that the ELIZABETH movies totally gone wro…
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LP is in South Beach....Kahuna keeps getting calls from Hollywood (and Nigerian Princes) but dammit we have a show to do....enjoy the wild and true story of a Scandal ridden politician, an annoying journalist and the gun shot that left a crime scene in our Nation's Capitol Building that can still be seen today.…
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Nathan Bedford Forrest is one of the most controversial figures in American history....."Gone with the Wind" is one of the most celebrated novels of all time.......check out the weird connection between the two and the influences both had on the revisionist overcorrections that continue to plague the American South to this day.…
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J. Robert Oppenheimer was the "Father of Atomic Bomb". His work with the famed "Manhattan Project" helped America end World War 2...he sparred with President Truman and was kicked out of his government position after reports indicated he might be a SOVIET SPY!?!?Kirjoittanut American Loser Podcast
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Andrew Jackson presided over one of the wildest cabinets in Presidential history....the sex scandal involving his Secretary of War nearly ruined the Nation before it got truly started. Check out how a pretty barmaid named Peggy directly effected TWO entire Presidencies. EnjoyGuests Criss Madd and Paige from "Ghosted"…
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Last year we dove deep into the amazing life story of Washington Irving...his life was fascinating...the characters he created...even better...even if some of them were headless. Enjoy today what the Founding Losers have had for a FULL year. We don't charge much...but we love ya.Kirjoittanut American Loser Podcast
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We trade ghost stories and monsters with two of our pals and the great Ming Chen pops in...(kahuna makes an appearance too). The Wizards of Odd don't disappoint with tales of real life hauntings, creatures from history and the Telly Savalas Ghost story you didn't know you were missing. Out on....I slept with the lights on after this one. Enjoy!…
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In a time and place known as "Bleeding Kansas", a religious leader named John Brown was about to light the powder keg that will become America's Civil War. In his quest to end the practice of Slavery, he will attack the Federal Arsenal at Harpers Ferry and etch his name into the history books. Enjoy. (This was patreon only for a full year, now it's…
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Lemp Mansion is described as one of the top ten most haunted places in America...and it is still standing btw. The story of both the Mansion, the fortune/misfortunes of the family that inhabited it and the history of beer in America all come into the equation here. Enjoy and beware!Kirjoittanut American Loser Podcast
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Awhile back, we decided to do a quick episode about the War of 1812....that did not go as planned. We realized the War is wildly more complex that almost any book or documentary would have you believe....I'm proud to say...us three jerks from Jersey went ahead and wrote and recorded a dam near perfect explanation of the War (from both sides)...enjo…
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Lp, Kahuna and I discuss the bizarre tale of Joshua Huddy...he's many things to many people. War criminal, Pirate, Revolutionary War Hero, Victim, banished Quaker but one hell of a good story. Enjoy this tale of the man who caused the first INTERNATIONAL INCIDENT in American history.Kirjoittanut American Loser Podcast
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LP is in Aruba...so Joe Conte keeps his chair warm while KP tells Kahuna and Joe about the mysterious abandoned town of Ong's Hat, NJ....ghost town, time portal...work of fiction...government cover up??? You tell us when you need to hope off the train...we all know it's coming. ENJOY!Kirjoittanut American Loser Podcast
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Jim Bowie has to be considered one of the hardest men in American History to kill....it takes an illness and the greatest last stand in history to get the job done at the Alamo but, in true "Loser" fashion...his life leading up to the infamous Alamo is fascinating and seems to get glossed over...he's part legend, part icon...all intriguing and his …
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Tell your friends...American Loser returns August 23rd...in the mean time, to hold you over....here is the wild tale of one of the most colorful personalities in American political history...and of course...she's a Roosevelt. This was originally a patreon only episodes but her story must be told and enjoyed. The show returns with NEW video features…
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Chris Aballo joins us for the odd and upsetting tale of Hans Schmidt...the only Catholic Priest ever given the death penalty in the United States. We'd tell you more...but it's well worth listening to. Enjoy and we will see you guys first week of August! Announcement at the beginning!Kirjoittanut American Loser Podcast
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Roy DeMeo might have been the most feared man in the American Mafia. With a penchant for violence, he ran the infamous "DeMeo Crew" that operated out of the Gemini Lounge where countless mobsters and others met quick and efficient but nonetheless grisly fates. Max Antonucci returns to shed some light on Roy and to help us two Irish fellas pronounce…
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From an "Ancient Chinese Secret" to "American Cure all" to "Quack Medicine"...the history of Snake Oil in American involves the rail road, the Worlds Fair and yes...Teddy Roosevelt. Our pal @tonyd_fit joins us to talk about the connections from old snake oil to modern perils in the current fitness industry. It's a fun one.…
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This week is a BIG week for us. The Kahuna's directed his first comedy special and oh yeah, I performed it. LP, Kahuna and I tell a few funny stories about the lead in to the recording and release of "Escape From Jacksonville". We've been working on this project for over a year and we're excited its out on youtube, itunes and more now! If you do wa…
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Hells Kitchen in Manhattan is a nice place to see some live music, eat at some upscale restaurants and pay entirely too much in rent...but not too long ago...it was the home of what Rudy Giuliani called "the most savage gang in the history of New York." Machine guns, Mafia hits, heists and Gary Oldman...check out the story of the gang known all aro…
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Joined by Chris Covert, LP is back from Florida for the final installment of International Loser (back to America next week, we swear). When your name becomes synonymous with traitor or scoundrel...you know you've messed up...Vidkun Quisling is considered to be Norways greatest villain. Enjoy the wild story and Chris Covert's beyond perfect celeb l…
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