American Loser Podcast
215 episodes - English - Latest episode: 21 days ago - ★★★★★ - 154 ratingsIn 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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Episodes
How Bill Hickok got "Wild"
April 22, 2024 23:35 - 1 hour - 78.2 MBWhen 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...Kahuna, will return...once he gets paroled.
John Paul Jones has not yet begun to fight!
April 02, 2024 03:07 - 1 hour - 153 MBLost Gold about the GOD of the US Navy...and yes...he's a Scottish madman and thankfully he was on our side!
Roy Cohn and the Era of "Mccarthyism"
April 02, 2024 03:02 - 1 hour - 127 MBLost gold....enjoy...wild story...history sometimes repeats itself and often with the same players
Crazy Horse of Course, of Course
April 02, 2024 02:56 - 1 hour - 121 MBMore lost gold....one of the greatest Native American warriors of all time...enjoy!!
The Tragedy of the USS Indianapolis
April 02, 2024 02:49 - 1 hour - 112 MBDid 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;
American Declared WAR on the Mormons???
April 02, 2024 02:36 - 1 hour - 66.3 MBAnother Lost Episode.....about this one crazy time we declared WAR on the Mormon religion.....enjoy!
Lewis And Clark: Ironically...we lost this episode
April 02, 2024 02:25 - 1 hour - 58.1 MBA lost episode about two people who volunteered to get lost in the NEW WORLD. Enjoy
Huey Long: America's Kingfish
April 02, 2024 02:18 - 1 hour - 136 MBThis 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 Long
Hugh Mercer got Bayonetted HOW MANY TIMES?
April 01, 2024 20:30 - 1 hour - 125 MBWhat 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!
Anne Bonny: Pirate Cuthroat Cutie
March 02, 2024 22:00 - 1 hour - 115 MBA return to the studio with Kahuna, LP and a mystery guest....we talk about the Golden Age of Piracy and the legends of Mary Read, Anne Bonny and Calico Jack Rackham.
It Is Happening Again.....
February 04, 2024 16:00 - 3 minutes - 3.57 MBUpdates 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 show you helped us take from a dream to a success... and enjoy the reels we keep making...they're pretty dam fun.
200th Episode and a big announcement
March 21, 2023 18:30 - 54 minutes - 125 MB200 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 all the amazing guests that have been kind enough to come on the show over the years. WE ARE NOT DONE YET...more things to come.
Sir Walter Raleigh and his missing head
March 21, 2023 18:26 - 1 hour - 167 MBCousin 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 wrong or casually pretended never happened.
Robert Rogers and his Mighty Morphing Power (Army) Rangers
March 06, 2023 02:02 - 1 hour - 103 MBThe Origin story of the Army Rangers sees a man named Robert Rogers go from Frontier Hero to Loyalist Terrorist depending on who you ask....enjoy this previously Patreon only episode.
A Shooting at the Capitol Building??
March 06, 2023 01:51 - 54 minutes - 74.1 MBLP 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.
Bill The Butcher
February 20, 2023 02:13 - 1 hour - 57.2 MBCheck out the real life story of Bill the Butcher.
DB Cooper: Come Fly With Me!
February 15, 2023 00:14 - 1 hour - 126 MBThe Legend Lives On!! We are talking fact and fiction and everything in between. Enjoy this previously PATREON only episode brought to you by the kind FOUNDING LOSERS!
Spiro T. Agnew: Disgraced VP to a Disgraced President
February 02, 2023 01:32 - 1 hour - 112 MBAt times Spiro T. Agnew was the most popular man in DC...other times...not so much. He remains controversial to this day due to the manner in which he served and left the office of the Vice Presidency.....enjoy the chaos!
Fatty Arbuckle: Actor, Comedian, Rapist?
February 02, 2023 01:19 - 1 hour - 70.5 MBFatty Arbuckle was America's first hilarious "big" guy in movies and entertainment...imagine if Chris Farley got wrapped up in a major sex scandal...that is what happened to our boy Fatty. You'll never look at a coke bottle the same way!
The "Lost Cause": Gone with the Wind vs the KKK
January 29, 2023 21:53 - 2 hours - 165 MBNathan 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.
Billy "The Kid" with Ming Chen
January 29, 2023 01:18 - 1 hour - 82.9 MBI'm sure you've heard of Billy the Kid....here is your chance to hear a little bit more. Enjoy this former "Patreon only" gem.
The Execution of the Rosenbergs
January 18, 2023 03:23 - 1 hour - 248 MBSPIES! COMMIES!!! THE ELECTRIC CHAIR!!!?!?!?!?
Oppenheimer: Father of the Atomic Bomb and Soviet Spy?!?!?
January 18, 2023 03:18 - 1 hour - 127 MBJ. 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!?!?
The Bonnie Prince Charlie
January 10, 2023 01:09 - 1 hour - 108 MBThe Bonnie Prince Charlie by American Loser Podcast
The Anti-Masons....America's First Third Party
December 29, 2022 00:17 - 1 hour - 93.6 MBLittle Extra for ya this Holiday week.....formerly a patreon only episode....now it's your for free!
The Titanic Conspiracies!
December 28, 2022 01:28 - 1 hour - 61.4 MBThere are several pretty intense conspiracies surrounding the fate of the RMS Titanic...enjoy!
The Lost Battalion
December 14, 2022 02:19 - 1 hour - 117 MBThe Hellish Nightmare faced by the "Lost" Battalion during World War 1 is nothing short of horrifying. Surrounded and cut off from assistance...the boys of "Liberty Division" were about to face the brunt of the German army in the final days of the "War to end all wars".....Carrier Pigeons and more await you.
Tom Horn: Grim Reaper of the Rockies (Fixed Audio)
November 24, 2022 01:20 - 1 hour - 126 MBTom Horn was a famed US Cavalry Scout turned Gun for Hire...his story is part John Wick...but all Tom Horn. His tougher than nails rep and penchant for killing led to a very strange and controversial trial...oh yeah..he also helped hunt down GERONIMO!
The Petticoat Affair: Presidential Sex Scandal
November 09, 2022 01:58 - 1 hour - 76.1 MBAndrew 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. Enjoy Guests Criss Madd and Paige from "Ghosted"
Washington Irving ruined Ichabod Crane's life!!!!
November 01, 2022 23:38 - 1 hour - 96.1 MBLast 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.
Halloween Special with the "Wizards of Odd"
November 01, 2022 19:27 - 1 hour - 130 MBWe 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!
John Brown's Raid on Harpers Ferry
October 22, 2022 18:41 - 1 hour - 96.6 MBIn 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 yours for free thanks to the folks at the Founding Losers)
Lemp Mansion: Was this Family Cursed?
October 21, 2022 20:37 - 1 hour - 121 MBLemp 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!
The Curse of the Bell Witch
October 06, 2022 03:04 - 1 hour - 137 MBWe feed Kahuna pure nightmare fuel with the kickoff for our first haunted Halloween episode of the month. Imagine being haunted....in your own house...every night.....for over five years....it's wild and true. Terror in Tennessee (I spelled that correctly on the first try). THE CURSE OF THE BELL WITCH!
The War of 1812 as told by three Jerks from Jersey. (Part 2)
September 28, 2022 19:57 - 1 hour - 79.2 MBAND NOW YOU KNOW AND KNOWING IS HALF THE BATTLE!!!
The War of 1812 as told by three jerks from Jersey
September 28, 2022 19:55 - 1 hour - 64.1 MBAwhile 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)...enjoy and learn the patreon folks have known for a while now.....America is CHAOS.
Sam Adams: I'll have Boston Lager and a Revolution while you're back there
September 28, 2022 19:45 - 1 hour - 127 MBSam Adams was a previously Patreon only episode but his story is just so dam good...we wanted everyone to have it. The baddest man in Boston is the hero we all never knew we needed.
Outlaw King of Texas: John Wesley Hardin
September 25, 2022 23:43 - 1 hour - 66.4 MBKP admits to his own struggles...LP continues to enjoy the high life...Kahuna was ten minutes late but we love him,
Josh Huddy: Pirate Revolutionary
September 12, 2022 21:35 - 1 hour - 131 MBLp, 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.
Ong's Hat: Abandoned Town or Time Portal?
September 05, 2022 22:04 - 1 hour - 109 MBLP 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!
Jim Bowie was Hard to Kill
August 29, 2022 00:38 - 1 hour - 136 MBJim 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 story will get you wanting to learn to knife fight...he's Jim Bowie...American Loser!
Alice Roosevelt: Teddy's Wild, Wild Daughter
August 02, 2022 22:48 - 1 hour - 140 MBTell 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 and more AUGUST 23rd...see ya there and then! Guests are Cousins Megan, Jen and Liam.
Hans Schmidt: The Priest in the Electric Chair
June 29, 2022 01:45 - 1 hour - 117 MBChris 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!
Roy DeMeo: The Butcher of Gemini Lounge
June 15, 2022 18:27 - 1 hour - 127 MBRoy 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 some Italian names.
Snake Oil and America featuring @tonyd_fit
June 08, 2022 01:16 - 1 hour - 111 MBFrom 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.
Kevin Patrick Burke: American Loser
May 26, 2022 01:11 - 49 minutes - 68 MBThis 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 watch it and enjoy it...please comment "American Loser" so we know it's you guys. Thank you so much!
The Wild Wild Westies
May 18, 2022 01:48 - 1 hour - 77 MBHells 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 around town as "The Westies".
Jack Shackelford and the Massacre at Goliad
May 11, 2022 02:16 - 1 hour - 88.3 MBJack Shackelford was a medical doctor, turned soldier, turned politician, turned soldier and his entire life gives us a great set of eyes to view the Revolution in Texas from. Dr Tristan joins us. Enjoy this wonderfully "American" story.
Vidkun Quisling: Betrayer of Norway
May 06, 2022 00:43 - 1 hour - 122 MBJoined 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 look a like comparison.
Sasquatches and Wendigos: The Terrifying True Stories (with the "Wizards of Odd"
April 20, 2022 18:36 - 1 hour - 96.2 MBI'm joined this week by the hosts of "The Wizards of Odd" (Ted Daniels and Don MacArthur) and we ruin Kahuna's life with true stories of Sasquatch attacks from the Native Americans to as recent as a few years ago. We learn about the origins of the creature, how the Natives treated, feared and respected it. How a battle took place between hunters and an army of "Bigfeet". The Wizards also teach us what a Wendigo is, play recorded Sasquatch voices on air for us and more....it's a dam fun one. E...