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American Loser Podcast

American Loser Podcast

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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01:02:23

Dr John Harvey Kellogg - We're about to ruin your...

American Loser Podcast ·

2019/08/04

LP is down in Kentucky touring Bourbon country but we don't let that stop us from exploring another one of History's biggest "Losers" in Dr John Harvey Kellogg. Kellogg was a 7th Day Adventist who ran the highly successful "Battle Creek Sanitarium", accidentally invented Corn Flakes (FOR A VERY WEIRD REASON). Enjoy one of our more vulgar but very funny and ENTIRELY ACCURATE episodes.

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01:27:30

Geronimo - (Native) American Badass

American Loser Podcast ·

2019/07/29

Back as promised, please enjoy this weeks episode on the Legend that is Geronimo. We clear up some misconceptions about him, spread a few entertaining tall tales about the warrior medicine man of the Apache that nearly a quarter of the US Army was sent after. Our guest this week marks the return again of my old Wrestling team buddy Anthony Cianci.

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01:18:18

William Randolph Hearst and "Yellow Journalism".

American Loser Podcast ·

2019/07/21

We're back, sorry for the delay, We were busy using our newspaper to start a war with Spain over Cuba...whoops that wasn't us, that was this weeks American Loser, William Randolph Hearst. Hearst's life was fascinating from getting kicked out of Harvard to building a castle in California, starting a war with Spain and feuding with names like Joseph Pulitzer, Franklin Delano Roosevelt and a guy named Orson Welles (who made a movie about Hearst).

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01:28:49

Edgar Cayce- The Sleeping Prophet of Kentucky

American Loser Podcast ·

2019/06/17

We spent Fathers Day in studio recording a quick episode on Edgar Cayce, who was known as the "Sleeping Prophet" and the "Miracle Man of Virginia Beach", check out the supernatural story of one of America's most famous Clairvoyants. Cousin Pam joins LP and I for this weeks episode.

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01:44:35

The Molly Maguires...and you thought your job sucked.

American Loser Podcast ·

2019/05/21

This week we've got the whole crew back together from our Hindenburg Episode. Cousin Kate joins LP, myself and the Kahuna while we learn where the term "boycott" comes from and explore the crazy story of the "Molly Maguires", a secret society from Ireland that was involved in at least 24 murders during the brutal Coal Mining Labor Disputes in Civil War Era Pennsylvania.

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01:11:05

Sacco and Vanzetti- Sons of Anarchy

American Loser Podcast ·

2019/05/14

ANARCHY! BOMBS! ITALIANS! OH MY! Uncle Paulie joins LP, The Kahuna and Myself for the long awaited episode dedicated to the beautiful immigrant story of Sacco and Vanzetti, two Anarchists who's trial became an international sensation and is still protested to this day! Learn something on accident with us!

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01:24:10

The True Story of Cinco De Mayo

American Loser Podcast ·

2019/05/06

WE ARE BACK! South Beach Larry and the Big Kahuna are in studio with me for the first time in a long time. We waste no time getting into the topic of CINCO DE MAYO. This story has executions, Emperors, revolutions, wooden hands, last stands and more. Enjoy the living game of RISK that gave us another great holiday to drink!

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01:19:19

"The Deadliest Woman in America"- Typhoid Mary

American Loser Podcast ·

2019/04/08

LP's last episode before a brief return to Florida is capped off is style with a visit from cousin Jennifer. We teach the Big Kahuna why "Typhoid Mary" is the reason everybody washed their hands after using the bathroom. Her story is a wild one and we don't miss any of the gross details this episode. We got some big changes coming but in the mean time please enjoy "AMERICAN LOSER: TYPHOID MARY".

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01:15:26

Jack London- America's greatest writer, dead at 40....

American Loser Podcast ·

2019/04/02

RECUT Version with extra audio! Jack London is one of the most celebrated authors of all time. He travelled the world, wrote "White Fang", got thrown into Japanese prisons...(a couple of times) and watched his dream house burn to the ground all in just 40 years on this earth. Please enjoy, Jack London, American Loser.

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01:22:13

Fenian Raids aka that time Ireland Invaded Canada...

American Loser Podcast ·

2019/03/26

LP, Kp and the Kahuna bring in a long forgotten gem of a guest named Denis Daley to talk about the bizarre Fenian Raids. This episode focuses on the story of the post Civil War Irish Americans who invaded Canada to hold it hostage in exchange for England freeing Ireland. The story makes no sense but is fascinating throughout. Enjoy!

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01:53:00

Thomas Francis Meagher and the Irish Brigade

American Loser Podcast ·

2019/03/19

In honor of St Patrick's Day, we talk about LP's Spirit Animal and lifelong obsession, Thomas Francis Meagher, an Irish Revolutionary, American Civil War Hero and Provisional Governor of Montana. His story is full of left turns and WTF! moments. Please enjoy responsibly!

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01:37:25

Horse Thieves and Heroes- Pancho Villa (LP RETURNS!)

American Loser Podcast ·

2019/03/12

LP RETURNS! This week we're heading South of the Border to tell the story of Pancho Villa, the Mexican Revolution and America's "Pancho Villa Expedition". South Beach Larry is back in studio along with my mean sister Kerri and my cousins Erin and Megan. We drank tecate and tequila to truly appreciate all the "Losers" in this story.

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00:58:45

Lloyd Fredendall- The Worst General of World War 2

American Loser Podcast ·

2019/03/05

Joined this week by comedian Teddy Daniels and mean girl Kerri Burke, we tell the story of Lloyd Fredendall, the worst American General in World War 2. Fredendall's reputation as a coward and an awful field commander nearly ruin the Allied Invasion in North Africa. Luckily for the US, we had a guy named Patton just waiting in the wings to take over. A very fun episode.

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01:11:59

Black History Edition: Who was the first African...

American Loser Podcast ·

2019/02/28

Special edition episode to close out Black History Month with style, we are joined by NJ Comedians Gordon Baker-Bone and Joe Fernandes as well as the Big Kahuna and my super mean sister, Kerri. We tell the story of the somewhat disputed trivia question "Who was the first African American to win the Medal of Honor?" Enjoy the bizarre and badass stories of Robert Blake and William Harvey Carney.

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01:18:58

Barbary Pirates: America hates paying tolls

American Loser Podcast ·

2019/02/25

America has the worlds finest Navy but the reason we have one at all is because of the Barbary Pirates. They picked a fight with a young America and Tommy Jefferson let them know we "don't shine shoes no more". Anthony Cianci returns bringing his own DILF of a Dad (Bill aka Mr C) and we drink whiskey and eat burgers as we explore the Barbary Wars and the legend of Stephen "American Badass" Decatur. Enjoy!

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01:04:40

Robert Morris: The Man who Funded America and went...

American Loser Podcast ·

2019/02/19

Ideas need funding...even "Revolutionary" ones. Robert Morris was that man for the fledgling United States. He personally funded parts of the American Revolution, became the wealthiest man in America, Then somehow wound up broke and in Debtors Prison...we're joined by guests Comedian Linette Palladino, the meanest girl in New Jersey, my sister, Kerri Burke and our pal the boss himself, Ming Chen.

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01:08:54

Casimir Pulaski- How many Polish people does it take...

American Loser Podcast ·

2019/02/04

What happens when something named in your honor turns out to be a something everyone hates? Well that's what happened to this weeks "Loser" Casimir Pulaski who was a military hero in Poland AND saved George Washingtons life during the American Revolution...we repaid his bravery with gridlock traffic and an accident prone "skyway" to Newark....enjoy the bizarre story of Casimir Pulaski.

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01:37:39

"Shoeless" Joe Jackson and the Chicago "Black" Sox of...

American Loser Podcast ·

2019/01/29

A very fun episode this week as the Kahuna and I are joined by two of my favorite people, Comedians Joe Conte and Hot Lil Mark Riccadonna. We tell the story of "Shoeless" Joe Jackson, an American Greek Tragic-Hero come to life. Joe was banned for life from Baseball to this day due to his controversial "involvement" in the "fixing" of the 1919 World Series...we talk about hating your boss, the history of baseball, Joe's legendary status and how the New York Mob organized the disgraceful "throwing" of

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01:34:40

William Jennings Bryan- "Always a Bridesmaid, never a...

American Loser Podcast ·

2019/01/22

This weeks "Loser" is the fascinating William Jennings Bryan, who was nearly the President of the United States three times. Known as "The Great Commoner", he helped transform politics and election campaigning into what it is today. We cover "Free Silver" vs "Gold Standard", Bryan's famous "Cross of Gold" Speech and why you should never Fuck with Teddy Roosevelt. We are joined this week by NJ Comedian Rich J. McDonald, one half of the improv duo "McDonald and Bumpercar".

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01:31:21

Dan Sickles...you may want to sit down for this one.

American Loser Podcast ·

2019/01/14

"Devil" Dan Sickles might be the most interesting loser yet. This episode is full of several "WTF" moments that result in Kahuna losing his shit. Our guest this week is my long time friend and sassy gal about town, Tristan Vidreiro. Enjoy the straight up ridiculous life of Dan Sickles.

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