Jim Bowie has to be considered one of the hardest men in American History to kill....it takes an illness and the greatest last stand in history to get the job done at the Alamo but, in true "Loser" fashion...his life leading up to the infamous Alamo is fascinating and seems to get glossed over...he's part legend, part icon...all intriguing and his story will get you wanting to learn to knife fight...he's Jim Bowie...American Loser!

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Tell your friends...American Loser returns August 23rd...in the mean time, to hold you over....here is the wild tale of one of the most colorful personalities in American political history...and of course...she's a Roosevelt. This was originally a patreon only episodes but her story must be told and enjoyed. The show returns with NEW video features and more AUGUST 23rd...see ya there and then! Guests are Cousins Megan, Jen and Liam.

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Chris Aballo joins us for the odd and upsetting tale of Hans Schmidt...the only Catholic Priest ever given the death penalty in the United States. We'd tell you more...but it's well worth listening to. Enjoy and we will see you guys first week of August! Announcement at the beginning!

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Roy DeMeo might have been the most feared man in the American Mafia. With a penchant for violence, he ran the infamous "DeMeo Crew" that operated out of the Gemini Lounge where countless mobsters and others met quick and efficient but nonetheless grisly fates. Max Antonucci returns to shed some light on Roy and to help us two Irish fellas pronounce some Italian names.

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From an "Ancient Chinese Secret" to "American Cure all" to "Quack Medicine"...the history of Snake Oil in American involves the rail road, the Worlds Fair and yes...Teddy Roosevelt. Our pal @tonyd_fit joins us to talk about the connections from old snake oil to modern perils in the current fitness industry. It's a fun one.

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This week is a BIG week for us. The Kahuna's directed his first comedy special and oh yeah, I performed it. LP, Kahuna and I tell a few funny stories about the lead in to the recording and release of "Escape From Jacksonville". We've been working on this project for over a year and we're excited its out on youtube, itunes and more now! If you do watch it and enjoy it...please comment "American Loser" so we know it's you guys. Thank you so much!

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Hells Kitchen in Manhattan is a nice place to see some live music, eat at some upscale restaurants and pay entirely too much in rent...but not too long ago...it was the home of what Rudy Giuliani called "the most savage gang in the history of New York." Machine guns, Mafia hits, heists and Gary Oldman...check out the story of the gang known all around town as "The Westies".

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Jack Shackelford was a medical doctor, turned soldier, turned politician, turned soldier and his entire life gives us a great set of eyes to view the Revolution in Texas from.

Dr Tristan joins us. Enjoy this wonderfully "American" story.

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Joined by Chris Covert, LP is back from Florida for the final installment of International Loser (back to America next week, we swear). When your name becomes synonymous with traitor or scoundrel...you know you've messed up...Vidkun Quisling is considered to be Norways greatest villain. Enjoy the wild story and Chris Covert's beyond perfect celeb look a like comparison.

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I'm joined this week by the hosts of "The Wizards of Odd" (Ted Daniels and Don MacArthur) and we ruin Kahuna's life with true stories of Sasquatch attacks from the Native Americans to as recent as a few years ago. We learn about the origins of the creature, how the Natives treated, feared and respected it. How a battle took place between hunters and an army of "Bigfeet". The Wizards also teach us what a Wendigo is, play recorded Sasquatch voices on air for us and more....it's a dam fun one. Enjoy and check out "The Wizards of Odd" for more history on Urban Legends!

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