American Traitor
14 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 3 years ago -This is the true mystery of an American Hero turned Traitor. Over a hundred years ago, David Fagen fought side-by-side with Theodore Roosevelt’s Rough Riders, only to be left for dead in the midst of a Yellow Fever contagion.
David was then sent to the Philippines war-front, but he chose to defect rather than risk killing civilians. For nearly two years, Fagen organized a Filipino resistance unit and led raids against his former regiment. He personally searched for vengeance against his old officers as a unit of elite American Scouts and Sharpshooters hunted him down.
On the eve of a presidential election, the New York Times published a front-page article about ‘General Fagen’ and David became America’s Most Wanted soldier. ‘American Traitor’ is a dramatic retelling of David Fagen’s escape from the US military and the mystery of his capture.
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November 27, 2020 16:05 - 3 minutes - 2.23 MBIn Spring of 1902, a US fugitive named David Fagen disappeared around a Volcano in Central Luzon. His "war crimes" and manhunt helped kick off some of the greatest power struggles in the 20th century. This podcast uncovers the Fagen mystery and searches for answers in 'the American Century'.
Pilot Clip 2: Rush to War
August 25, 2020 16:34 - 9 minutes - 6.39 MBDavid Fagen and Theodore Roosevelt are caught in a stampede to war and must race to get out of Tampa before transport ships leave. Volunteers soldiers fight for space and recognition in the new American Military.
Pilot Clip 4: Naval Battle of Manila
August 25, 2020 16:28 - 11 minutes - 7.76 MBBattleships led by Commodore George Dewey square off against the Spanish Armada in Cavite Harbour. Generals Antonio Luna and Jose Alejandrino are betrayed by American troops on the ground.
Pilot Clip 3: Battle of San Juan Hill
August 25, 2020 16:03 - 9 minutes - 6.69 MBThis is an action scene where David Fagen and Theodore Roosevlt storm San Juan hill and encounter fierce Spanish resistance.
Pilot Clip - Title music
August 25, 2020 15:30 - 1 minute - 909 KBFull sample of intro music and accompanying clips.
Pilot Clip 0 - Prologue and the Hunt for David Fagen
August 25, 2020 15:27 - 6 minutes - 4.63 MBA flash-forward to 1902, when David Fagen was hunted deep in the forests on Central Luzon. Featuring Title music at the end of the clip.
Pilot Clip 1: Destruction of USS Maine
August 25, 2020 15:00 - 7 minutes - 5.17 MBFrederick Funston watches the explosion and carnage of the Battleship Maine in real time
Full Pilot: To Hell with Spain
August 17, 2020 13:26 - 57 minutes - 39.5 MBEpisode one introduces David Fagen and American dual wars at the turn of the 20th century. Before Fagen was hunted the United States, he enlisted to fight for Cuban freedom in 1898. This pilot explores WHY the US declared war and how a Florida teenager fought alongside the Rough Riders to become an American hero.
To Hell with Spain
July 12, 2020 17:46 - 49 minutes - 34 MBEpisode one introduces David Fagen and America's dual wars at the turn of the 20th century. Before Fagen betrayed the United States, he enlisted to fight for Cuban freedom in 1898. This pilot explores the US declared war and how the Army conquered two oceans.
Pilot - To Hell with Spain
July 12, 2020 17:46 - 57 minutes - 39.6 MBEpisode one introduces David Fagen and American dual wars at the turn of the 20th century. Before Fagen was hunted the United States, he enlisted to fight for Cuban freedom in 1898. This pilot explores WHY the US declared war and how a Florida teenager fought alongside the Rough Riders to become an American hero.
To Heck with Spain
July 12, 2020 17:46 - 51 minutes - 35.7 MBEpisode one introduces David Fagen and America's dual wars at the turn of the 20th century. Before Fagen betrayed the United States, he enlisted to fight for Cuban freedom in 1898. This pilot explores the US declared war and how the Army conquered two oceans.
"You may fire when ready, Gridley"
April 03, 2020 16:00 - 1 hour - 58.2 MBThe Philippine Resistance and US Government both declare war on Spain and prepare the death blow for the centuries-old empire. David Fagen enlists in the army to escape Jim Crow while Emilio Aguinaldo consolidates his power and builds a Philipine government in his image. Anna Benjamin and Theodore Roosevelt head south for the coming Cuban invasion. Finally, a little known Admiral George Dewey steams into Manila for a pre-emptive strike against the European Armada. Hosted, Written and Produce...
"To Hell with Spain"
March 28, 2020 00:21 - 59 minutes - 54.3 MBAn introduction to some of the first Traitors in the Philippine American War and Anti-Imperialist movement. While David Fagen waited for the army, Anna Northend Benjamin and Emilio Aguinaldo participated in their countries' simultaneous marches to war. As a revolutionary and reporter, they will witness the last gasps of the Spanish Empire. Hosted, Written and Produced by Joseph Hawthorne Popular music from the time period includes covers below: Tramp, Tramp, Tramp (Prisoner's Hope) by Geo...
1. Coming Wars
March 28, 2020 00:21 - 58 minutes - 53.4 MBAn introduction to some of the first 'Traitors' in the Philippine American War and Anti-Imperialist movement. Anna Northend Benjamin and Emilio Aguinaldo lived on opposite sides of the planet in the 1890s, but participated in their country's simultaneous marches to war. As a revolutionary and reporter, they will witness the last gasps of the Spanish Empire. Hosted, Written and Produced by Joseph Hawthorne Popular music from the time period includes covers below: Tramp, Tramp, Tramp (Pris...