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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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01:21:05

What Really Happened to Henry Hudson? | American...

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2026/10/08

Henry Hudson is a celebrated hero in America but his own fate is nothing short of tragic. Guests Doug Uram and Max Antonucci join Harrington and I to discuss the chaos of Henry Hudson's life.My Book - "History Isn't Boring, Your Teacher Was": https://a.co/d/ f4mSJSyMissed a previous episode? No worries!Catch up here:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLcJA4pW70s8e5ZstUR90n2jmDUAOr4nTZWant more? Become a member at GaS Digital and you'll receive:• Access to all 200+ episodes• Early access to

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01:11:44

The Rothschilds Are More Powerful Than You Think |...

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2026/10/01

The Rothschild Family is full of intrigue, power, and tons of weird history...you know their name but do you know how they maintain their relevance...and how it involves both Guinness and Paris Hilton?My Book - "History Isn't Boring, Your Teacher Was": https://a.co/d/ f4mSJSyMissed a previous episode? No worries!Catch up here:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLcJA4pW70s8e5ZstUR90n2jmDUAOr4nTZWant more? Become a member at GaS Digital and you'll receive:• Access to all 200+ episodes• Early access

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01:11:00

Using a CIA Manual on Luis J. Gomez | American Loser...

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2026/09/23

We have a Luis J. Gomez problem... Mike Harrington, Chris Faga & Chris Stanley join me to use a 1950's manual from the CIA to plot ways to "solve" it.... comment below your suggestionsMy Book - "History Isn't Boring, Your Teacher Was": https://a.co/d/ f4mSJSyMissed a previous episode? No worries!Catch up here:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLcJA4pW70s8e5ZstUR90n2jmDUAOr4nTZWant more? Become a member at GaS Digital and you'll receive:• Access to all 200+ episodes• Early access to episodes,

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01:06:20

The WORST Stolen Valor Offenders Exposed | American...

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2026/09/17

These are the most insane stories of people committing acts known as stolen Valor, some more innocent than others, but all are rather despicable. Let us know in the comments who you think is the worst offender!My Book - "History Isn't Boring, Your Teacher Was": https://a.co/d/ f4mSJSyMissed a previous episode? No worries!Catch up here:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLcJA4pW70s8e5ZstUR90n2jmDUAOr4nTZWant more? Become a member at GaS Digital and you'll receive:• Access to all 200+ episodes•

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01:12:53

The Man Who Beat Blackbeard | American Loser Podcast...

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2026/09/13

Imagine taking out the most feared pirate of all time in hand to hand combat and nobody remembers your name? That's the story of Robert Maynard...the man who went against Blackbeard but for some reason, is largely forgotten about...My Book - "History Isn't Boring, Your Teacher Was": https://a.co/d/ f4mSJSyMissed a previous episode? No worries!Catch up here:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLcJA4pW70s8e5ZstUR90n2jmDUAOr4nTZWant more? Become a member at GaS Digital and you'll receive:• Access to

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01:08:35

Atomic Secrets: Russia vs America | American Loser...

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2026/09/03

After WW2, America knew Russia was going to be a problem...luckily for the US, they had atomic weaponry but pretty soon...in a very diabolical way...Russia was going to show what they were capable ofMy Book - "History Isn't Boring, Your Teacher Was": https://a.co/d/ f4mSJSyMissed a previous episode? No worries!Catch up here:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLcJA4pW70s8e5ZstUR90n2jmDUAOr4nTZWant more? Become a member at GaS Digital and you'll receive:• Access to all 200+ episodes• Early access

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01:23:18

Brooklyn's Last Irish Mob Boss | American Loser...

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2026/08/27

Before the Five Families took complete control over NYC...the ports and docks of Brooklyn were the last holdouts of the Irish Mob...they were tough but maybe too tough for their own good. The final man to hold back the Italian mafia was Peg Leg Lonergan...this is the story of his rise and fall going up again La Cosa Nostra.My Book - "History Isn't Boring, Your Teacher Was": https://a.co/d/ f4mSJSyMissed a previous episode? No worries!Catch up

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01:02:43

Exposing the Worst Traitor in CIA History | American...

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2026/08/19

Aldrich Ames might be without a doubt, the worst human in CIA history and that's saying alot.My Book - "History Isn't Boring, Your Teacher Was": https://a.co/d/ f4mSJSyMissed a previous episode? No worries!Catch up here:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLcJA4pW70s8e5ZstUR90n2jmDUAOr4nTZWant more? Become a member at GaS Digital and you'll receive:• Access to all 200+ episodes• Early access to episodes, every Thursday at 4pm EST & more!Use discount code "LOSER"Join Here: &

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00:53:45

The Truth About Sound as a Weapon | American Loser...

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2026/08/13

During the war on terror, the military used creative methods of interrogation...it sounds crazy because it is. Comment below what your song would be torture to you ⬇️My Book - "History Isn't Boring, Your Teacher Was": https://a.co/d/ f4mSJSyMissed a previous episode? No worries!Catch up here:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLcJA4pW70s8e5ZstUR90n2jmDUAOr4nTZWant more? Become a member at GaS Digital and you'll receive:• Access to all 200+ episodes• Early access to episodes, every Thursday at 4pm

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00:35:17

Generals vs Scandal: Who Actually Deserved It? |...

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2026/08/06

Generals don't really get "fired" but sometimes they truly deserve it...some party too hard, get a little too honest or cause a scandal that forces them off the battlefield...we look at some of the wildest stories. My Book - "History Isn't Boring, Your Teacher Was": https://a.co/d/ f4mSJSyMissed a previous episode? No worries!Catch up here:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLcJA4pW70s8e5ZstUR90n2jmDUAOr4nTZWant more? Become a member at GaS Digital and you'll receive:• Access to all 200+

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01:01:16

True Conspiracy Theories | American Loser Podcast Ep...

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2026/07/30

Straight from the hearings on Capitol Hill, what was long thought to be conspiracy theories has been largely validated. It only took 30 years, but we're finally cleaning out the CIA's closet.My Book - "History Isn't Boring, Your Teacher Was": https://a.co/d/ f4mSJSyMissed a previous episode? No worries!Catch up here:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLcJA4pW70s8e5ZstUR90n2jmDUAOr4nTZWant more? Become a member at GaS Digital and you'll receive:• Access to all 200+ episodes• Early access to

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01:07:04

CIA Assassination Manual: What They Hid Until 1997 |...

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2026/07/23

In 1997, the Freedom of Information Act released tons of files from covert ops by the CIA...one file was what we are calling "Assassination for Dummies". Step by step instructions for how to take out your enemies. We check out the highlights, it's a James Bond meets the Boy Scouts handbook. Full "Study Guide" here -- https://nsarchive2.gwu.edu/NSAEBB/NSAEBB4/ciaguat2.htmlMy Book - "History Isn't Boring, Your Teacher Was": https://a.co/d/ f4mSJSyMissed a previous episode? No worries!Catch up

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01:18:28

Operation Mincemeat: The Perfect Lie | American Loser...

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2026/06/25

Before we had a "CIA" we had the "OSS" and between them and British intelligence, our greatest weapon against the Nazis was about to be a few well told lies and a homeless guy...wild and true.Show Dates - https://punchup.live/kpburke/ticketsJoel's Book -

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01:13:48

The Dark Truth of Modern Propaganda | American Loser...

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2026/06/17

This week we teach ourselves the types of propaganda and show a few examples of how "spinning" techniques can overthrow governments, justify war crimes and also help create modern breakfast.Show Dates - https://punchup.live/kpburke/ticketsJoel's Book -

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01:11:28

PSY-OPS by Genghis Khan and Alexander the Great |...

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2026/06/11

Psychological Warfare goes way way back in time. This week Harrington and I discuss some of the masters of the mind, from Alexander the Great to Genghis Khan... Oh and a weird story about CatsShow Dates - https://punchup.live/kpburke/tickets My Book - "History Isn't Boring, Your Teacher Was": https://a.co/d/ f4mSJSy Missed a previous episode? No worries! Catch up here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLcJA4pW70s8e5ZstUR90n2jmDUAOr4nTZ Want more? Become a member at GaS

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01:17:09

Titanic: Weird History & Small Details You Missed |...

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2026/06/04

KP visited the Titanic Exhibition while he was on the road in Tampa...there are way too many weird stories and small details to ignoreShow Dates - https://punchup.live/kpburke/tickets My Book - "History Isn't Boring, Your Teacher Was": https://a.co/d/ f4mSJSy Missed a previous episode? No worries! Catch up here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLcJA4pW70s8e5ZstUR90n2jmDUAOr4nTZ Want more? Become a member at GaS Digital and you'll receive: • Access to all 200+ episodes •

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01:15:12

Rasputin's Bizarre Legacy: The Most Dangerous Monk|...

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2026/06/02

Some say he was a mystic...others say he was a conman...either way, he is forever etched in history with his bizarre involvement in the last days of the Russian Empire KP's Baby Registry https://my.babylist.com/karlie-sonne Show Dates - https://punchup.live/kpburke/tickets My Book - "History Isn't Boring, Your Teacher Was": https://a.co/d/ f4mSJSy Missed a previous episode? No worries! Catch up here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLcJA4pW70s8e5ZstUR90n2jmDUAOr4nTZ Want

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01:26:54

John Wayne's WORST Movie Ever | American Loser...

American Loser Podcast ·

2026/05/19

Howard Hughes movie "The Conqueror" is one of the strangest movies ever made...a big epic production of the rise of Genghis Khan played by...John Wayne? Even stranger... the movie was filmed near nuclear testing facilities...find out more about a movie most people would agree wouldn't be worth dying overKP's Baby Registry https://my.babylist.com/karlie-sonne Show Dates - https://punchup.live/kpburke/tickets My Book - "History Isn't Boring, Your Teacher Was": https://a.co/d/

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01:36:42

Howard Hughes & his Russian Submarine | American...

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2026/05/12

A Russian Nuclear sub disappeared in the Pacific Ocean...a few years later the United States will attempt to recover it...they will call on Hollywood producer and billionaire playboy Howard Hughes to help...KP's Baby Registry https://my.babylist.com/karlie-sonne Show Dates - https://punchup.live/kpburke/tickets My Book - "History Isn't Boring, Your Teacher Was": https://a.co/d/ f4mSJSy Missed a previous episode? No worries! Catch up

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01:26:53

The Truth about Cinco De Mayo | American Loser...

American Loser Podcast ·

2026/05/05

Margaritas all around for a holiday no one really knows the origin of... Warning, it's way bloodier than you thinkKP's Baby Registry https://my.babylist.com/karlie-sonne Show Dates - https://punchup.live/kpburke/tickets My Book - "History Isn't Boring, Your Teacher Was": https://a.co/d/ f4mSJSy Missed a previous episode? No worries! Catch up here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLcJA4pW70s8e5ZstUR90n2jmDUAOr4nTZ Want more? Become a member at GaS Digital and you'll

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