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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How Bill Hickok got "Wild"

Apr 22 2024 68 mins

When people talk about "Wild Bill" Hickok...they are usually talking about his infamous death in "Deadwood"...but what was his origin story that made him such a feared name in the Wild West to begin with? Well...it's a good story and my Pal Teddy Daniels (from the Wizards of Odd) helps me tell it. Big thanks to Ethan and Ming at A Shared Universe...Kahuna, will return...once he get

John Paul Jones has not yet begun to fight!

Apr 01 2024 66 mins

Lost Gold about the GOD of the US Navy...and yes...he's a Scottish madman and thankfully he was on our side!

Roy Cohn and the Era of "Mccarthyism"

Apr 01 2024 110 mins

Lost gold....enjoy...wild story...history sometimes repeats itself and often with the same players

Crazy Horse of Course, of Course

Apr 01 2024 88 mins

More lost gold....one of the greatest Native American warriors of all time...enjoy!!

The Tragedy of the USS Indianapolis

Apr 01 2024 81 mins

Did we lose this episode too? Formerly, this was Patreon only but now it's yours for free baybay...enjoy the horrifying true story of the ship that was doomed like none other....Quint from Jaws only barely scratched the service on how bad things were for those poor sailors;

American Declared WAR on the Mormons???

Apr 01 2024 96 mins

Another Lost Episode.....about this one crazy time we declared WAR on the Mormon religion.....enjoy!

Lewis And Clark: Ironically...we lost this episode

Apr 01 2024 84 mins

A lost episode about two people who volunteered to get lost in the NEW WORLD. Enjoy

Huey Long: America's Kingfish

Apr 01 2024 98 mins

This was formerly a Patreon Episode and for some reason, I can't prove that we ever released it to the the masses when the patreon ended....I hope you enjoy the TRUE story of the Rise and Fall of the King Fish...the only man who could have beaten FDR in an election...Huey Long

Hugh Mercer got Bayonetted HOW MANY TIMES?

Apr 01 2024 91 mins

What does it take to have a county in New Jersey named after you? Hugh Mercer's story answers that question and more....guests Mike Sicoli and Kp's Manager join the Kahuna, South Beach Larry and that other guy while they tell the tale of a forgotten hero of not one or two but three wars.....Crazy Scots!

Anne Bonny: Pirate Cuthroat Cutie

Mar 02 2024 83 mins

A return to the studio with Kahuna, LP and a mystery guest....we talk about the Golden Age of Piracy and the legends of Mary Read, Anne Bonny and Calico Jack Rackham.