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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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01:31:02

Dead Zeppelin: The Hindenburg Disaster and the end of...

American Loser Podcast ·

2019/01/08

Balloons, Nazis and disasters are just three of the weird things we have to "unpack" this episode to try and give you the full experience of the Hindenburg Disaster (which took place 30 minutes from our studio) For this ambitious episode LP and I are joined by my awesome cousin Katie aka Dr Burke (PHD Mofuckas!) who gives our ramblings a sense of credibility we don't quite deserve.

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01:32:33

Puns and Pugilists: The History of Boxing in America

American Loser Podcast ·

2019/01/01

New Years Day Edition of American Loser covers the history of Boxing in America from the Marquess of Queensberry's "Rules" to the longest boxing match in HISTORY and the move from bare knuckles to glove and even more reason to never mess with Theodore Roosevelt! Please enjoy and tell a friend!

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00:52:44

"Bugs" Moran- Al Capone's biggest rival.

American Loser Podcast ·

2018/12/24

Nothing says Merry Christmas like an entire episode on the Chicago Gangland wars during prohibition, right? LP and I tackle the story of "Bugs" Moran, the man who battled Al Capone for control of the Chicago liquor trade in the 1920s. With names like Al Capone, Bugs and "Hymie the Pole" and characters like a Mobster who doubled as a Florist, you don't want to miss this one.

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01:15:13

Sarah Winchester and her "Haunted" Mystery House

American Loser Podcast ·

2018/12/18

The Queen of New Jersey, Comedian Jackie Bryne joins us again to talk about Sarah Lockwood Winchester, the Heiress to the Winchester Firearms Fortune. LP gives us a brief background on Winchester rifles before we start separating fact vs fiction about Sarah's "Mystery House" that is rumored to be one of the most haunted places in America.

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01:23:35

Tammany Hall Part 3 of 3: Demise of the Machine

American Loser Podcast ·

2018/12/11

In the final installment of our Three Parter on Tammany Hall, we join the Hall right after the arrest of "Boss" Tweed and cover their continued corruption, feuds and eventual destruction at the hands of Fiorello LaGuardia. This episode contains Tammany's run ins with the likes of William Randolph Hearst, Lucky Luciano, Teddy Roosevelt, JP Morgan and we accidentally uncover the history of the New York Yankees and Jello along the way. This one was a blast.

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00:58:57

Tammany Hall Part 2...Boss Tweed Edition

American Loser Podcast ·

2018/12/04

PART 2 of 3 on our history of Tammany Hall, the most corrupt political machine in the history of New York City (so far)...Episode one covers their humble start and rise to power so that we can dedicate the ENTIRE second episode to William "Boss" Tweed, the man that ran New York City like a King. We talk about the good, the bad and the downright ugly in this episode. Thanks for listening!

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01:01:00

The Unrivaled Corruption of Tammany Hall Part 1 of 3

American Loser Podcast ·

2018/11/27

Our most ambitious topic yet, LP and I will need all three episodes to tell this story properly. We start with the humble beginnings of the Sons of St. Tammany, a Men's club that morphed into the most powerful political machine in all of New York City. We cover Aaron Burr's use of it to sway elections, Tammany's feud with the powerful Clinton family and end this episode on Mayor Fernando Woods' role in the LEGENDARY "New York City Police Riot" in the infamous "Five Points". Part Two lands next

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00:45:36

Osceola....oh boy.

American Loser Podcast ·

2018/11/20

In honor of Kp's return to Florida, we tackle one of America's biggest legends and losers, Osceola of the Seminole Wars. This legend lives up to the hype, LP and Kahuna and still stuck up in frozen NJ, so I brought in two of my favorite Florida comics, Jeff Zenisek and Chris Buck to help tell this ridiculous story. Enjoy!

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01:29:59

The Worst President? Warren G. Harding

American Loser Podcast ·

2018/11/13

We're back with another Presidential Loser. This week we're joined by my long time friend, Anthony Cianci, LP and the Big Kahuna. We talk about the life, career and political twist of fate of President Warren G. Harding, who died one of the most popular men in America...until his scandals came to light.

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01:19:56

George Armstrong Custer- Hero, General, Douchebag?

American Loser Podcast ·

2018/11/06

George Armstrong Custer is one of the most fascinating characters and most controversial stories in American History. LP and I cover Custer's life, legacy and his infamous "Last Stand" with a little help from my Sister and our pal Ming Chen. Enjoy!

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01:01:09

Halloween Special: The Possession of Elizabeth Knapp

American Loser Podcast ·

2018/10/31

Audio version of our Facebook Live Episode just in time for Halloween. LP and I are joined by comedian Jackie Byrne and we tell the story of Elizabeth Knapp, the first recorded Demonic possession in American history. Give it a listen and let us know what you think!

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01:21:35

Edgar Allan Poe

American Loser Podcast ·

2018/10/23

Cousin Kelly returns and just in time for Halloween we're talking Edgar Allan Poe. You probably know some of his famous works but the story surrounding his death is unreal and still up for debate. Give it a listen and let us know what you think!

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01:09:33

Aaron Burr- The Disgraced Founding Father

American Loser Podcast ·

2018/10/16

LP and Kahuna help us complete our "Triumvirate of Revolutionary Losers" with disgraced former Vice President Aaron Burr. You may know parts of his story but his entire life was fascinating and it involves several characters you may already know from previous episodes. Leave us some comments, subscribe, review and enjoy, Aaron Burr, American Loser.

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01:23:33

Hero, Traitor, Loser- Benedict Arnold

American Loser Podcast ·

2018/10/09

Kahuna is back in Studio with me and LP. This week we're talking about a man who's name is synonymous with treachery. The Darth Vader of the American Revolution...Benedict Arnold. Everyone knows what he did but this episode will clear up why he did it (HINT...its for a hot chick!).

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01:07:33

James Wilkinson- The Spy who led us?

American Loser Podcast ·

2018/10/02

The Founding Fathers could no wrong, except for that one time they put a Spanish Spy in charge of the US Army...twice. You gotta hear the story James Wilkinson aka "The Most Consummate Artist of Treason in American History".

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01:09:04

Richard Hauptmann- The Lindbergh Baby Kidnapper?

American Loser Podcast ·

2018/09/25

This week LP and I are joined by Comedian Joe Fernandes and we cover the bizarre story of Richard Hauptmann, the man convicted and executed for the "Crime of The Century" aka the Lindbergh Baby Kidnapping. Our Theme song is "American Loser" by the incredibly talented Robert Rolfe Feddersen, who can be found on itunes and other platforms.

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01:15:57

The History of The Electric Chair

American Loser Podcast ·

2018/09/18

This week we are joined by the "Meanest Girl in the World" aka KP's Sister Kerri. Things get weird, funny and DARK as we reveal the fascinating history of the "Electric Chair".

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01:03:25

American Loser - Liliuokalani, The Last Queen of Hawaii.

American Loser Podcast ·

2018/09/11

Larry is back in studio as we tackled the straight up goofy tale of Queen Liliuokalani, The Last Queen of Hawaii.

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01:05:31

Grover Cleveland: Governor, President, Loser?

American Loser Podcast ·

2018/09/07

In the inaugural episode of "American Loser", Comedian Kp Burke and His Hot Dad dive into the story of Grover Cleveland, the only US President to EVER serve nonconsecutive terms.

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01:04:45

"The Forgotten Assassinated President"

American Loser Podcast ·

2018/09/04

With Larry on vacation, Kp enlists the help of Cousin Kelly as they dive headfirst into the bizarre details of the assassination of President James A. Garfield by the deranged Charles J. Guiteau. This one gets weird fast. Enjoy.

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