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Pod Damn America

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

&&&: Reading on Hashish on Hashish Pt. 1

In the second installment of Anders and Antifada Andy's cross podcast series, the pair gets high on weed, then reads from and analyzes Walter Benjamin's famous work "On Hashish." For bonus episodes including part 2 give us a sub at Patreon.com/Poddamnamerica Happy 4/20

Apr 20, 202446 min

(preview) Mr Pan

Lechleitner, The Juice, Mr Pan, No Labels... what do these names have in common? Tune in, to find OUT. FULL EP AT PATREON.COM/PODDAMNAMERICA

Apr 18, 20241 min

As the Worm Turns

We react to Iran's attack on Israel, Jake talks "Civil War" and Coachella, then Anders tries to re-cancel Jose Andres in the wake of the IDF's crazed bombing of World Central Kitchen. Special Paid Protest for Eon Huntley: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/paidprotest4eon

Apr 15, 20241 hr 32 min

(preview) Nazi Algebra

Zone of Interest, Starship Troopers, Hell Divers 2, scatting, Hannah Gadsby, Show Girls, and a Weimar Republic dating simulator

Apr 11, 20242 min

DARK PATTERNS: THE ODIOUS WORLD OF TAX SOFTWARE

Join us, as we plunge into unexplored depths, into hell itself, to discover why you have to PAY TO DO YOUR FUCKING TAXES IN THIS COUNTRY. SOURCES: https://www.propublica.org/article/inside-turbotax-20-year-fight-to-stop-americans-from-filing-their-taxes-for-free https://www.vox.com/future-perfect/24071005/irs-direct-file-free-tax-software-turbotax-review OTHER PODS @vanquishedpod @idkypod @whyyoumadpod MERCH poddamnamerica.bigcartel.com PATREON + DISCORD patreon.com/poddamnamerica

Apr 08, 20241 hr 41 min

(preview) Fraud Squat

We discuss whether or not there are really a bunch of people stealing houses from hard working Americans and also the history of class struggle in the lower east side New York City. FULL EP AT PATREON.COM/PODDAMNAMERICA

Apr 04, 20241 min

Hanoi Jen

Jen AKA Big Nasty from The Communist Party USA ATX chapter joins us to talk about her trip to "the New York City of Vietnam." That joke will make sense after you get to the part where we talk about Eric Adams getting his shit wrecked on The Breakfast Club this week. JEN @keepaustinnasty BARBARA LEE AGENT ORANGE BILL RESOURCES https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/3518/text https://vn-agentorange.org/ PAID PROTEST ERIC ADAMS ROAST https://secure.actblue.com/donate/paidprotestapr...

Apr 01, 20241 hr 23 min

(PREVIEW) RFKAMLO

RFK, AMLO, and DMX. FULL EP AT PATREON.COM/PODDAMNAMERICA

Mar 28, 20241 min

Boeing Pains w/Cargo Cult

Naomi and Michele from the Cargo Cult podcast (@CargoCultPod) stop by to talk Neuralink, Candace Owens and Boeing. Subscribe to our bonus feed at Patreon.com/PodDamnAmerica RIP Jay Agbon. Check out his special here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C1o4L264bqk

Mar 24, 20241 hr 25 min

(preview) Life is a Highway

Jake explains why he changed his twitter name to DSA Pro Drunk Driving Caucus. Also AOC, deep fakes, porn, and The Flinstones. FULL EP AT PATREON.COM/PODDAMNAMERICA

Mar 21, 20242 min

St Patrick's Night

Ireland, Israel, Finkelstein. NYC ERIC ADAMS ROAST https://secure.actblue.com/donate/paidprotestapril MERCH poddamnamerica.bigcartel.com PATREON patreon.com/poddamnamerica

Mar 18, 20241 hr 34 min

(preview) Anti-Intactivist Aktion

Fascist web comic artist StoneToss got doxxed, and it's real good. But first, NEWS OF THE WEEK! FULL EP AT PATREON.COM/PODDAMNAMERICA

Mar 14, 20242 min

The Vanquished - E1

Episode 1 of Anders' new podcast. Special thanks to Jules Taylor for producing, Jose Carneiro for the logo and Don Lee for recording the intro and quotes from Walter Mondale. Subscribe to The Vanquished: https://open.spotify.com/show/0MaaYMTaw1z5mpNy35RbDv

Mar 10, 20241 hr 8 min

Introducing: The Vanquished w/Jules Taylor

Anders introduces his new show about failed Presidential candidates with producer Jules Taylor and a deep dive into Joe Biden's lackluster 2008 campaign. But first, Will Stancil's latest row with Jake Flores and Sleepy Joe's State of the Union. Subscribe to The Vanquished: https://open.spotify.com/show/0MaaYMTaw1z5mpNy35RbDv Vanquished bonus feed: Patreon.com/TheVanquished

Mar 10, 20241 hr 15 min

(preview) George Galloweird

Anders breaks down Britain's newest Member of Parliament, Scottish socialist George Galloway, one of the strangest figures in anglophone politics in all the best and worst ways. Unlock the full episode and all of our bonuses at Patreon.com/poddamnamerica

Mar 07, 20244 min

Rest In Power: Aaron Bushnell w/ Talia Jane

We talk to Talia Jane, the reporter who broke the story of Aaron Bushnell's powerful act of self-immolation as protest against the genocide in Gaza earlier this week. TALIA JANE @taliaotg on Twitter @MXTaliaJane on IG taliajane.com DONATE TO THE PALESTINIAN CHILDREN'S RELIEF FUND https://pcrf1.app.neoncrm.com/forms/gaza-relief SOLIDARITY FUNDRAISER FOR ANTIFASCIST MEDIC March 10, 7pm 1st Street Billiards 1906 1st street Los Angeles CA MERCH poddamnamerica.bigcartel.com PATREON + DISCORD patreon....

Mar 03, 20241 hr 43 min

Uncommitted in Michigan w/Adam Y. Abusalah

We discuss the story of a cop's battle with an acorn and some surprising moves from former skater Beto O'Rourke. Then, an interview with Palestinian-American organizer Adam Y. Abusalah (@adam_abusalah) who fills us in on the anti-Biden "Uncommitted" campaign ahead of Tuesday's primary in Michigan. Uncommitted campaign site: https://www.listentomichigan.com/ Follow Project 1948 on Insta: https://www.instagram.com/project1948/ PAID PROTEST 3/1: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/paidprotestmarch Su...

Feb 25, 20241 hr 24 min

(preview) Green Party Electeds: Hot or NOT?

Anders breaks down how the green party is MORE than Ralph Nader's sex appeal by detailing some examples of U.S Greens actually winning political office. FULL EP AT PATREON.COM/PODDAMNAMERICA

Feb 22, 20243 min

You Got Served w/ Jeremy White

Activist Jeremy White joins us to tell the harrowing tale of police raids and legal persecution that he's endured as a result of organizing as an antifascist street medic. He needs help with legal fees and cost of living as his trial approaches. But first we discuss the NYPD's dance team, and scams. DONATE TO JEREMY'S GOFUNDME HERE: https://www.gofundme.com/f/support4medicactivist and follow him on IG at @jwfilmdesign and @superpowertothepeople PATREON + DISCORD Patreon.com/poddamnamerica

Feb 18, 20241 hr 11 min

(preview) Make Way For Winged Eros

Happy Valentine's Day. In order to understand love through a Marxist lens, we ditch our girlfriends to talk about Alexandria Kollontai's essay Make Way For Winged Eros. But first, RIP Ian Miles Cheong. FULL EP AT PATREON.COM/PODDAMNAMERICA

Feb 15, 20242 min

Hungover Palestinian History pt 4

We discuss the 1982 Israeli siege of Beirut while I have the itis from eating too spicy of a burrito, but first: brain damage awareness. MERCH poddamnamerica.bigcartel.com PATREON + DISCORD + THE OTHER EPS IN THIS SERIES patreon.com/poddamnamerica

Feb 10, 20241 hr 43 min

(preview) Radical Cringe

Jake talks Gillis vs. Simons and the comedy wars. Then Anders examines the classic 1970 Tom Wolfe article "Radical Chic", and what it says both about the trappings of aloof takedown journalism and the limits of liberalism. Subscribe to our bonus feed to get the full episode and more at Patreon.com/poddamnamerica

Feb 08, 20242 min

NLROver! w/Seth Goldstein

We talk to labor attorney Seth Goldstein (@SethGoldstein13) about the Supreme Court's looming repeal of the NLRA (National Labor Relations Act). But first, some digging Jake did on the founder of OnlyFans plus more war in the Middle East. Seth's lawfirm: https://workingpeopleslaw.com/ Anders' new article: https://brooklynrail.org/2024/02/film/Inter-Gulf-War-American-Cinema Subscribe to our bonus feed: Patreon.com/poddamnamerica

Feb 04, 20241 hr 11 min

(PREVIEW) The Gulf War, a Black Comedy?

Anders expands on his recent debut piece in The Brooklyn Rail, in which he critiques Gulf War era cinema. But first, Jake's birthday party received a SCATHING review from the LA Review of Books for some reason. ANDERS' PIECE https://brooklynrail.org/2024/02/film/Inter-Gulf-War-American-Cinema JAKE'S B-DAY TAKE DOWN https://lareviewofbooks.org/short-takes/connors-events-crime-wave/ FULL EP AT PATREON.COM/PODDAMNAMERICA

Feb 01, 20243 min

Instruments of Evil

We talk about Ben Shapiro and Tom MacDonald's new chart topping single, Alec Baldwin, the loaded supposed "civil war" brewing over the Mexican border and much more. PAID PROTEST 2/2 RSVP HERE: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/paidprotestfeb

Jan 28, 20241 hr 6 min

(preview) Barbary World

We discuss the Oscar noms, NH Primary results and then a little Hardcore AndersLee on the Barbary Wars and how they relate to Biden's current attack on Yemen. For the full episode and more bonus content subscribe at Patreon.com/Poddamnamerica

Jan 24, 20243 min

Crime Wave w/ Jamie Peck

Media personality and pal of ours, Jamie Peck joins Jake to discuss what the fuck was going on during the Indie Sleaze era, why people are talking about it again, how it relates to our respective lives, and why we're throwing a SHOW about it that's also my birthday here in Los Angeles (TICKET LINK BELOW). JAMIE PECK https://linktr.ee/jamiepeck @jamie_elizabeth @ELCPod https://www.patreon.com/everybodylovescommunism THE WOKE MOB https://www.youtube.com/@TheWokeMob CRIME WAVE https://www.eventbrit...

Jan 20, 20241 hr 44 min

(preview) Hungover Palestinian History Part 3 ft. Freddy G

Freddy G from this week's main episode hangs out for some bonus content on the 6 Day War. Part 3 of our "Hungover Palestinian History" series on Rashid Khalidi's "The Hundred Year War on Palestine." To get this full ep and more bonus content subscribe to Patreon.com/Poddamnamerica

Jan 18, 20243 min

The Freddy G Word

NYC Comedian Freddy G stops in to discuss South Africa's ICJ case, air strikes on Yemen, the State Department's secret plan for postwar Gaza and being an Anti-Zionist Jew. Follow Freddy on Twitter: https://twitter.com/OrangeFreddyG February Paid Protest: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/paidprotestfeb Jake's B-Day Show: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/crime-wave-an-indie-sleaze-party-tickets-785522397637?aff=oddtdtcreator Merch: poddamnamerica.bigcartel.com Bonus episodes: Patreon.com/Poddamnameri...

Jan 15, 20241 hr 11 min
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