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Pod Damn America

644 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 days ago - ★★★★ - 658 ratings

Gothic socialist comedy podcast by three idiot comedians: Jake Flores, Alex Ptak and Anders Lee. @poddamnamerica
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Episodes

PREVIEW - Hardcore AndersLee: Harry Bridges (Let Him Cook!)

December 09, 2022 22:51 - 2 minutes - 2.08 MB

Who's ready to rap about the bridge man? PATREON patreon.com/poddamnamerica

All Hail The Rat Czar

December 04, 2022 00:26 - 1 hour - 58.5 MB

We talk about Kanye for way too long and then we talk about how San Francisco police have unveiled a real robocop and then we talk about New York City's hottest new job listing. Also CONTENT WARNING: we talk a lot at the end about putting down animals idk man. MERCH poddamnamerica.bigcartel.com PATREON + DISCORD patreon.com/poddamnamerica

(preview) What's Up CIAers

December 01, 2022 10:12 - 4 minutes - 4 MB

We listen to the CIA's podcast so you don't have to. Also we talk about crack (related). FULL EP AT PATREON.COM/PODDAMNAMERICA

The Thanksgiving Gay Charade

November 27, 2022 22:13 - 59 minutes - 54.8 MB

Happy Thanksgiving we mostly goof off on this one but then we do talk about a mass shooting and also anders makes a really disgusting noise into the microphone so CONTENT WARNING for both of those. MERCH poddamnamerica.bigcartel.com PATREON patreon.com/poddamnamerica

(preview)The Red Army Faction: Nude and Radical

November 21, 2022 20:17 - 2 minutes - 2.61 MB

Anders tells us about the Red Army Faction, a rogue left wing terrorist organization that existed in Germany in the 1970's. Also we talk about cat dicks. FULL EPISODE AT PATREON.COM/PODDAMNAMERICA

SAD Money: The FTX Scam w/ David Bradley Isenberg

November 20, 2022 01:46 - 1 hour - 72.1 MB

We are joined by our pal and finance writer David Bradley Isenberg to discuss whatever the hell's going on with this polycule that tried to commit doge fraud or something. Idk. David explains it. DAVID BRADLEY ISENBERG davidbradleyisenberg.com MERCH poddamnamerica.bigcartel.com PATREON + DISCORD patreon.com/PODDAMNAMERICA

(preview) We're Doing Great Things In Polish

November 16, 2022 22:09 - 2 minutes - 2.15 MB

We talk about the whole ww3 thing almost happening and we talk about the return of the Donald and I think we talk about vikings for some reason. FULL EPISODE AT patreon.com/PodDamnAmerica

The Socialist Patients Collective: Sick as Hell

November 13, 2022 00:58 - 1 hour - 81.4 MB

We discuss the lost history of the Marxian German autonomous collective of psychiatric patients known as the SPK. But first, Deleuze, Guattari, rhizomes, bodies without organs, Kate Bush, antipsychiatry, trade regimes, Bayonetta, and Popeyes. HEALTH COMMUNISM https://www.versobooks.com/books/4081-health-communism MERCH poddamnamerica.bigcartel.com PATREON + DISCORD patreon.com/poddamnamerica

(preview) Midterms 2022: No Cap!

November 09, 2022 20:24 - 1 minute - 1.78 MB

We discuss the results of yesterday's midterm elections and we also learn a fun new word. FULL EP AT PATREON.COM/PODDAMNAMERICA

The Deep Cake with Aaron Good

November 05, 2022 21:25 - 1 hour - 66.6 MB

We are joined by Aaron Good, author of "American Exception: Empire and the Deep State," to talk about his book. Also we drop a cake on the floor. AARON GOOD @Aaron_Good_ American Exception: Empire and the Deep State https://www.patreon.com/americanexception https://www.skyhorsepublishing.com/9781510769137/american-exception/ americanexception.com ANDERS SUBSTACK https://anderslee.substack.com/ MERCH poddamnamerica.bigcartel.com PATREON + DISCORD patreon.com/poddamnamerica

(preview) How To Blow Up a Podcast

November 03, 2022 08:35 - 4 minutes - 3.76 MB

Alex tells us about the book How To Blow Up a Pipeline by Andreas Malm. FOR FULL EPISODE GO TO PATREON.COM/PODDAMNAMERICA

Pod Damn Theater Presents: The Master of Margaritas

October 29, 2022 13:00 - 36 minutes - 33.5 MB

It is Halloween and our gothest pals have joined us to act out a play Jake wrote after reading a Russian novel and working 1000 bar shifts. THE MASTER OF MARGARITAS starring Jake Flores @feraljokes Anders Lee @andersleehere Alex Ptak @ptaktestkitchen Jamie Peck @jamie_elizabeth @ELCpod and narrated by Ashley Darrow @darrowvania @HorrorVanguard MERCH poddamnamerica.bigcartel.com PATREON + DISCORD patreon.com/PodDamnAmerica

(preview) Antisemitic Things

October 27, 2022 10:39 - 3 minutes - 3.53 MB

We discuss Kanye, Fetterman, Ukraine, and soup. FOR FULL EPISODE GO TO PATREON.COM/PODDAMNAMERICA

You Haiti to See It w/ Pascal Robert

October 24, 2022 07:58 - 1 hour - 57.9 MB

We talk to Pascal Robert from This Is Revolution about the current situation in Haiti but first we talk about something much dumber. PASCAL ROBERT @probert06 @TIRShowOakland https://www.huffpost.com/author/pascal-robert ANDERS SUBSTACK https://anderslee.substack.com/ MERCH poddamnamerica.bigcartel.com PATREON patreon.com/poddamnamerica

(preview) Hardcore Anderslee: Wellstone!

October 19, 2022 22:00 - 3 minutes - 3.19 MB

Anders tells us the mysterious tale of short king Minnesota state senator Paul Wellstone, who perished suspiciously in a plane crash at the height of his game. Wellstone! FULL EPISODE AT PATREON.COM/PODDAMNAMERICA

House of 1000 Porkers w/ Andrew Hilary & Brad Pearson

October 15, 2022 18:09 - 1 hour - 62.4 MB

We went to the NYPD's Nu-Metal ass Haunted House. ANDREW HILARY @AndrewHilaryUS @WorstWeekYet worstweekyet.com BRAD PEARSON @BradicalPearson selfworst.com MERCH poddamnamerica.bigcartel.com PATREON + DISCORD patreon.com/PodDamnAmerica

(teaser) Gladio Radio IV: Night Of The Small Plates w/ Corner Spaeti

October 12, 2022 20:04 - 5 minutes - 5.64 MB

On this important 4th entry into our crossover series with the Corner Spaeti podcast, Ciaran and Rob detail the quiet fascism of Spain and Portugal in postwar Europe PATREON patreon.com/poddamnamerica

Bong Of The Unknown Soldier w/ Conor Halbleib

October 08, 2022 13:22 - 1 hour - 58.3 MB

A special pardon for no one from President Biden, some loose Mario discussion, and a visit from Kentucky congressional candidate Conor Halbleib CHECK OUT CONOR conor4kentucky.com PATREON patreon.com/poddamnamerica MERCH https://poddamnamerica.bigcartel.com/ GAME BOYS https://caveat.nyc/events/hard-drive-presents-game-boys-10-22-2022 WHY YOU MAD https://www.patreon.com/whyyoumad ANDERS SUBSTACK https://anderslee.substack.com/

(preview) HARDCORE ANDERSLEE: THE ANTI WWII MOVEMENT

October 06, 2022 13:25 - 5 minutes - 3.73 MB

The who's who against World War II PATREON: patreon.com/poddamnamerica

Bathroom Radicalism

October 02, 2022 14:51 - 1 hour - 54.9 MB

This week: Elon Musk's car is a boat, Florida is destroyed, Jair Bolsonaro may or may not have done a funny dance PATREON + DISCORD patreon.com/poddamnamerica MERCH poddamnamerica.bigcartel.com COME TO GAME BOYS https://caveat.nyc/events/hard-drive-presents-game-boys-10-22-2022 CHECK OUT WHY YOU MAD https://www.patreon.com/whyyoumad CHECK OUT QUORATORS https://five.libsyn.com/episodes/view/24436638 ANDERS' SUBSTACK https://anderslee.substack.com/p/from-world-war-to-class-war-pt-1

(preview) The PDA Framily Plan

September 28, 2022 21:42 - 2 minutes - 2.69 MB

We talk about Alex's harrowing experience getting owned by teenagers at Popeye's last week, as well as Cuba, pipelines, and Italy's new fascist girlboss prime minister. Mostly though, we it's about family🤌🤌 FULL EPISODE AT PATREON.COM/PODDAMNAMERICA

Health Communism w/ Beatrice Adler-Bolton

September 25, 2022 22:12 - 1 hour - 93.2 MB

Podcaster from Death Panel and co-author of the new book Health Communism, Beatrice Adler-Bolton joins us to discuss capitalism's role in HEALTH, disability activism, the healthcare industry and MORE. Also we talk about Biden and trains. BEATRICE ADLER-BOLTON @realLandsEnd @DeathPanel https://www.versobooks.com/books/4081-health-communism https://www.beatriceadlerbolton.com/ MERCH poddamnamerica.bigcartel.com PATREON + DISCORD patreon.com/PodDamnAmerica

(preview) Theo Chino: A Study

September 22, 2022 15:38 - 4 minutes - 3.94 MB

We are joined by Jad from NYC DSA to talk about Selena, Maga Communism, and this guy that has been terrorizing Yew York socialists for years by making weird videos of himself in the shower. Enjoy! FOR FULL EP GO TO PATREON.COM/PODDAMNAMERICA

Yeeeeaaaaahhh w/ Jonah Furman

September 19, 2022 13:55 - 1 hour - 74.9 MB

Anders talks to labor writer Jonah Furman about the ongoing rail strike. But first, some good vibes. JONAH FURMAN @labornotes [email protected] https://www.labornotes.org/author/5777/content BOTANICAL COMEDY https://www.eventbrite.com/e/botanical-comedy-tickets-419948706887 MERCH poddamnamerica.bigcartel.com PATREON + DISCORD patreon.com/PODDAMNAMERICA

TEASER - Under Cover Armstrong

September 15, 2022 13:34 - 3 minutes - 4.57 MB

A top episode werewolf-noise-wise For the full episode and more support the show on patreon.com/poddamnamerica

UNLOCKED: Dread Tube #1: Disco Elysium

September 12, 2022 07:46 - 1 hour - 81.6 MB

YO! Our public episode this week got FUBAR'd due to some scheduling problems but that makes this a perfect opportunity to release something from our patreon feed by POPULAR demand. I (Jake) made this a while back after playing the video game Disco Elysium and people seemed to like it. If you hate this and want us to get back to calling Barack Obama "cheugy" or whatever don't worry, we'll be back to that next week. Here's the original description: ---------------------------------------------...

TEASER - THE INFERNAL MACHINE

September 07, 2022 14:30 - 6 minutes - 8.94 MB

RIP to Barbara Ehrenreich and these miscellaneous news items For the full episode support us on patreon @ patreon.com/poddamnamerica

Teaser - THE INFERNAL MACHINE

September 07, 2022 14:30 - 6 minutes - 8.94 MB

RIP to Barbara Ehrenreich and these miscellaneous news items For the full episode support us on patreon @ patreon.com/poddamnamerica

The Big Chungus Short w/ Edward Ongweso Jr

September 04, 2022 15:32 - 1 hour - 65.3 MB

We're talking money this week with journalist and podcaster Edward Ongweso Jr. Also Rob Schneider's turn against the woke mob. Will they rip him limb from limb? MERCH poddamnamerica.bigcartel.com PATREON + DISCORD patreon.com/poddamnamerica GAME BOYS: caveat.nyc/event/hard-drive-pr…ame-boys-9-16-2022/

TEASER - The Ink Black Head

September 01, 2022 15:23 - 8 minutes - 7.34 MB

Because of his famous birth mark. Gorbachev's famous birthmark.

Red Hill Madness w/ Mikey

August 28, 2022 18:32 - 1 hour - 82.2 MB

After briefly and respectfully exploring the Israel twitter AMA, Anders interviews Mikey from the Oahu Water Protectors about the struggle to close the Red Hill underground fuel facility in Hawaii. VENMO @ shutdownredhillmutualaid HELP OUT: https://airtable.com/shr5bqWak8yxviD35 WEBSITE: oahuwaterprotectors.org GAME BOYS https://caveat.nyc/event/hard-drive-presents-game-boys-9-16-2022/ PATREON patreon.com/poddamnamerica MERCH poddamnamerica.bigcartel.com

PREVIEW - Podcast For Political Innovation

August 25, 2022 14:28 - 7 minutes - 6.54 MB

Tim Pool Caleb Maupin George Bush Masterclass we didn't start the fire MERCH poddamnamerica.bigcartel.com PATREON + DISCORD patreon.com/poddamnamerica

Sicko Of The Week

August 21, 2022 15:19 - 1 hour - 60.8 MB

We take a look at the new sickos corrupting your children and teaching them cunnilingus wrong MERCH poddamnamerica.bigcartel.com PATREON + DISCORD patreon.com/poddamnamerica GAME BOYS: https://caveat.nyc/event/hard-drive-presents-game-boys-9-16-2022/

(preview) Wanking Life

August 18, 2022 02:11 - 4 minutes - 4.42 MB

We talk about Chesa Boudin, the recently recalled SF DA and also we talk about wanking. FULL EPISODE AT PATREON.COM/PODDAMNAMERICA

All The Couch You Can Smell

August 13, 2022 14:33 - 1 hour - 64.9 MB

Polio is back and Trump has nuclear documents at his house. Be sure to listen through the local NY stuff, it gets really out of hand. GOTV FOR KRISTEN, DAVID, & JABARI https://www.gonzalezforny.com/ https://www.davidforbk.com/ https://jabariforstatesenate.com/ MERCH poddamnamerica.bigcartel.com PATREON + DISCORD patreon.com/poddamnamerica

PREVIEW - The Buk Man Cometh w/ Sean KB

August 11, 2022 14:08 - 7 minutes - 7.32 MB

In this legendary Antifada crossover episode Anders and Sean break down the life and legacy of Nikolai Bukharin, or as you may know him Nicky Books. Enjoy the USSR hot takes JOIN THE PATREON: patreon.com/poddamnamerica

TYFYS: The Bear w/ Annabel Sharahy, Sean Beard & *CYCLONE* Jack Sullivan

August 07, 2022 07:51 - 2 hours - 113 MB

I watched The Bear and I'm obsessed with The Bear now so I talked to a bunch of chefs about it. ANNABEL SHARAHY @annabelsharahy on IG @foieblah on Twitter brownbuttersupperclub.com SEAN EARL BEARD @surplusvalmeal @ILikeFoodNYC CYCLONE JACK SULLIVAN just google him you can't miss MERCH poddamnamerica.bigcartel.com PATREON + DISCORD patreon.com/poddamnamerica

Preview - Eric Terrestrial Discussion

August 04, 2022 13:45 - 8 minutes - 7.4 MB

Real ass talk from Alex and Anders on all matters of the cosmos PATREON: patreon.com/poddamnamerica

Hot Fire Anders Rap Session

July 29, 2022 16:00 - 1 hour - 64 MB

For some reason we rap a lot on this one. Also there's Choco Tacos, The Today Show, The Ku Klux Klan, and Willy Wonka. COME TO ANDERS SHOW IN BROOKLYN ON SATURDAY https://www.eventbrite.com/e/botanical-comedy-tickets-386570531867 MERCH poddamnamerica.bigcartel.com PATREON + DISCORD patreon.com/poddamnamerica

(preview) Winston Churchill Fan Fiction

July 28, 2022 20:44 - 3 minutes - 2.92 MB

Anders tells us about this crazy ass alternate history counter factual story thing that Winston Churchill wrote about what he thought it woulda been like if the American South had won the Civil War. What the hell. FULL EPISODE AT PATREON.COM/PODDAMNAMERICA

Fight Like Hell w/ Kim Kelly

July 25, 2022 19:13 - 1 hour - 66.7 MB

We are joined by labor journalist and metal guy Kim Kelly to discuss her new book "Fight Like Hell: The Untold History of American Labor. But first we talk about how hot it is and some other crazy stuff, man. KIM KELLY @grimkim https://about.me/kimkelly https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Fight-Like-Hell/Kim-Kelly/9781982171056 https://www.patreon.com/kimkelly https://linktr.ee/kimkellywrites ANDERS COMEDY SHOW: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/botanical-comedy-tickets-386570531867 MERCH po...

Preview - IN THE BINS

July 21, 2022 03:13 - 4 minutes - 4.43 MB

In this thrilling News Of The Week episode it is revealed this whole bloody country is in the bloody bins PATREON patreon.com/poddamnamerica

Anders Lee on Kennedy w/ Professor Robert Buzzanco

July 16, 2022 00:15 - 1 hour - 65.5 MB

Anders debates the JFK assassination with Professor Robert Buzzanco from the Green and Red podcast. Also Alex and Jake discuss roller coasters for 10 minutes. PATREON + DISCORD patreon.com/PodDamnAmerica PAID PROTEST paidprotest7.eventbrite.com/

(PREVIEW) The Usual Sus: Anti Choice Terrorists

July 13, 2022 23:45 - 2 minutes - 2.3 MB

BIG OL' CONTENT WARNING: abortion, murder, misogyny, violence, adult circumcision, child pregnancy and a whole lot more. Anders tells us about the seedy history of anti-abortion terrorists and their various film interests. FULL EPISODE AT PATREON.COM/PODDAMNAMERICA

Fatal Juicense w/ Todd McGowan

July 09, 2022 03:08 - 1 hour - 65.3 MB

We discuss the pharaoh's curse placed on assassinated Japanese PM Shinzo Abe, before an interview with professor Todd McGowan on mass shootings, and dire warnings from the Economist on Chile's new constitution. TODD'S SUBLATION ARTICLE: https://www.sublationmag.com/post/how-to-enjoy-shooting PATREON + DISCORD patreon.com/poddamnamerica ANDERS SUBSTACK Anderslee.substack.com GAME BOYS https://caveat.nyc/series/game-boys/ PAID PROTEST paidprotest7.eventbrite.com/

TEASER - Ghostberts of 2018

July 07, 2022 15:39 - 6 minutes - 5.52 MB

We see what Jordan Peterson is up to. Been a while PATREON + DISCORD patreon.com/PodDamnAmerica

Adams Family Values

July 03, 2022 14:49 - 1 hour - 63.3 MB

#1 shark information podcast PATREON + DISCORD patreon.com/PodDamnAmerica GAME BOYS https://caveat.nyc/series/game-boys/ PAID PROTEST paidprotest7.eventbrite.com/

TEASER - Knights of Reaction

June 30, 2022 15:24 - 6 minutes - 5.54 MB

Supreme Court entering their Order 66 era sheeeeesh PATREON: patreon.com/poddamnamerica MERCH: poddamnamerica.bigcartel.com

Jeremy Capitalism w/ Jeremy Kaplowitz

June 25, 2022 13:00 - 1 hour - 61.6 MB

We are joined by Hard Drive's editor in chief Jeremy Kaplowitz to talk about Elon Musk's ongoing feud with his satirical publication. But first, all my apes gone... to new york city??? JEREMY KAPLOWITZ @jeremysmiles @HardDriveMag https://linktr.ee/thehamletfactory ANDERS SUBSTACK Anderslee.substack.com ALEX AND JEREMY'S LIVE SHOW NYC 7/15 https://caveat.nyc/event/hard-drive-presents-game-boys-7-15-2022/ PATREON EPS + DISCORD patreon.com/PodDamnAmerica

UNLOCKED - Class War on Women w/ Natalie Shure

June 24, 2022 17:11 - 1 hour - 60.4 MB

Enjoy this bonus episode we did on abortion and the Supreme Court a few months ago for no particular reason If you like this one, consider supporting the show @ Patreon.com/PodDamnAmerica

Guests

Benjamin Dixon
1 Episode
James Adomian
1 Episode
Karl Marx
1 Episode
Kate Aronoff
1 Episode
Quincy Jones
1 Episode
Ryan Grim
1 Episode
Ted Leo
1 Episode
Vijay Prashad
1 Episode

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