American Loser Podcast

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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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Episodes

George Armstrong Custer- Hero, General, Douchebag?

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! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Nov 06, 2018•1 hr 20 min

Halloween Special: The Possession of Elizabeth Knapp

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! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Oct 31, 2018•1 hr 1 min

Edgar Allan Poe

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! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Oct 23, 2018•1 hr 22 min

Aaron Burr- The Disgraced Founding Father

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. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Oct 16, 2018•1 hr 10 min

Hero, Traitor, Loser- Benedict Arnold

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!). See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Oct 09, 2018•1 hr 24 min

James Wilkinson- The Spy who led us?

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". See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Oct 02, 2018•1 hr 8 min

Richard Hauptmann- The Lindbergh Baby Kidnapper?

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. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sep 25, 2018•1 hr 9 min

The History of The Electric Chair

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". See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sep 18, 2018•1 hr 16 min

American Loser - Liliuokalani, The Last Queen of Hawaii.

Larry is back in studio as we tackled the straight up goofy tale of Queen Liliuokalani, The Last Queen of Hawaii. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sep 11, 2018•1 hr 3 min

Grover Cleveland: Governor, President, Loser?

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. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sep 07, 2018•1 hr 6 min

"The Forgotten Assassinated President"

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. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sep 04, 2018•1 hr 5 min

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