Overshadowed Podcast

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Overshadowed is a podcast about the siblings and spouses of people who changed the world. Have you ever felt overlooked or irrelevant because of your sibling’s accomplishments? How do you think Asia Booth felt after her brother assassinated Abraham Lincoln? Pretty bad! It overtook her life, and she even wrote a memoir trying to humanize John. ”He was so nice to everyone, I have no idea how this could’ve happened!” kind of stuff. Check out episode one to learn more (and try to overlook its ”episode 1” elements.) Siblings we’ve covered include: Nannerl Mozart, Theo Van Gogh, Marc ”Cage” Coppola, Joseph Bonaparte, and many more. We also cover spouses who (typically...) prop up their loved ones, like George Putnam (Amelia Earhart) and Lady Bird Johnson (Lyndon B. Johnson), although in grim cases like Cleopatra and Albert Einstein, those spouses don’t fare so well. This podcast is hosted by comedians Zach Russell and Charles Engle so chill out. Suggestions for siblings/spouses/weird stories? Write to us overshadowedpod@gmail.com Patreon for standup sets,roast battles, bonus episodes, and more!

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Episodes

7. Marc ”The Cope” Coppola (Nick Cage)

*FOR BEST LISTENING, USE SPEAKER NOT HEADPHONES* FROM THE VAULTS (Nov. 2020)! Zach and Chuck drink their way through Thanksgiving in this Nick Cage-heavy episode featuring the relatively chill life of his his brother -- and NYC radio DJ -- Marc "The Cope" Coppola. **Disclaimer** We recorded this in November of 2020 when we didn't have a studio to record in, so the audio's not ideal. But we thought this ep had some funny stuff, so get over it and get into it! Subscribe to our Patreon for bonus ep...

Nov 22, 2021•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 8

6. Halloween Special

SPECIAL HALLOWEEN EPISODE! NYC comics Zach Russell and Charles Engle get into the origins of the "Ween" in "Halloween", reveal why the Catholic Church invented trick or treating, and get heated about each other's favorite candy. Have any ideas for an episode? Feedback? Notes? Hate? Unabashed hate? Send us an email: overshadowedpod@gmail.com Subscribe to our Patreon for bonus episodes, standup clips, rap battles, and more! >> LINK HERE! Instagram: @Overshadowed_Podcast @zachrussellcomedy @c...

Oct 30, 2021•55 min•Ep. 6

5. Theo Hardeen (Houdini)

NYC comics Zach Russell and Charles Engle talk about Houdini's thick-dicked brother, Theo, try to start a viral conspiracy about Charles' foot, and debate whether Houdini was the Chris Angel "Mindfreak" of the 1900's. FOR BEST LISTENING, YOUR PHONE SPEAKER IS BETTER THAN HIGH QUALITY HEADPHONES 🤷‍♂️ **Disclaimer** Charles forgot his pop filter for this ep, so we apologize for the breathiness in a few segments, but we think it's entertaining enough to deal with or your money back. Subscribe to o...

Aug 26, 2021•1 hr 18 min

4. Frank James (Jesse James)

Zach and Charles get into guerilla warfare and the size of a guerilla's penis in this episode about Frank James, the older, reluctant brother of gun-slingin', train-robbin', mayor-killin' Jesse James. Subscribe to our Patreon for bonus episodes, standup clips, rap battles, and more! >> LINK HERE! Instagram: @Overshadowed_Podcast @zachrussellcomedy @charles_engle YouTube: Overshadowed Podcast Zach Russell Charles Engle TikTok: Overshadowed Podcast Zach Russell Charles Engle **Disclaimer** T...

Aug 19, 2021•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 3

3. Lothar von Richthofen (The Red Baron)

Charles is concussed after getting prank-robbed by his friend and jumping out a two-story window! Zach and Chuck get into the life of the crash-prone, bloodthirsty brother of The Red Baron: Lothar von Richthofen. Listen as the boys define what it means to be an aerial "ace" as they peer into their futures being dads obsessed with WW1. Subscribe to our Patreon for bonus episodes, standup clips, rap battles, and more! >> LINK HERE! Instagram: @Overshadowed_Podcast @zachrussellcomedy @charles...

Aug 12, 2021•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 4

2. Katharine Wright (The Wright Brothers)

Second ep, Zach and Chuck continue to get the hang of it. We get into the life of Katharine Wright -- the Wright Brothers' sister -- and the only one in the family with enough wit and charm to schmooze with the people capable of buying her brothers' flying machines: kings. Subscribe to our Patreon for bonus episodes, standup clips, rap battles, and more! >> LINK HERE! Instagram: @Overshadowed_Podcast @zachrussellcomedy @charles_engle YouTube: Overshadowed Podcast Zach Russell Charles Engle...

Aug 05, 2021•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 1

1. Asia & Edwin Booth (John Wilkes Booth)

First ep! Zach and Chuck deem John Wilkes Booth the Adam Sandler of his time and dive into the tragic life of his sister, Asia 'Frigga' Booth. Notably, Asia wrote a memoir depicting her brother's life in an attempt to humanize him, which definitely worked on us -- Wilksey is hot! We also cover Edwin Booth, the Hamlet of the 19th centruy. Subscribe to our Patreon for bonus episodes, standup clips, rap battles, and more! >> LINK HERE! Instagram: @Overshadowed_Podcast @zachrussellcomedy @char...

Aug 05, 2021•44 min•Ep. 2

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