That’s right, true believers! AJL tells a thrilling tale of real life superheroes turned real life antiheroes. Also we say the most beautiful phrase in the English language: Manitoba Spider-Man.  

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The Fall of Phoenix Jones

Phoenix Jones and the Rain City Superhero Movement

The Rain City Superheroes: Seattle's Amateur Crime-Fighters

Adam McShane, Joey Bednarski, and Cosmo Nomikos are stand up comedians based out of Chicago, IL.

AJL is part of the Lincoln Lodge Podcast Network: https://www.thelincolnlodge.com/podcasts

Tucked away in the woods of western New Hampshire, the sleepy town of Grafton is being invaded by two opposing forces: on the one side a national movement of free thinkers and mavericks who wish to boost the power of the Libertarian Party. On the other, big hungry bumbly black bears looking for a snack. This week, the Losers pop their little snouts into the unlocked garbage can that is Grafton, NH.    

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A Libertarian Walks Into a Bear by Matthew Hongoltz-Hetling | PublicAffairs

The Town That Went Feral | The New Republic

How a New Hampshire libertarian utopia was foiled by bears

You Asked, We Answered: What Is The Free State Project? | New Hampshire Public Radio

The successes – and failures – of the Free State Project | Manchester Ink Link

Adam McShane, Joey Bednarski, and Cosmo Nomikos are stand up comedians based out of Chicago, IL.

AJL is part of the Lincoln Lodge Podcast Network: https://www.thelincolnlodge.com/podcasts

His name is a hot commodity now thanks to certain giant nerds who suck, but during his lifetime Serbian inventor Nikola Tesla languished in relative obscurity. This week AJL blinds you with science as Joey takes the boys through Tesla’s many horrible financial decisions, odd quirks, and romantic trysts with pigeons. 

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The Rise and Fall of Nikola Tesla and His Tower | History | Smithsonian Magazine

The Tragic Story of Nikola Tesla

Nikola Tesla Explained In 16 Minutes

The Undying Appeal of Nikola Tesla's “Death Ray” | Science History Institute

Topsy the Elephant Was a Victim of Her Captors, Not Thomas Edison | Smart News | Smithsonian Magazine

Adam McShane, Joey Bednarski, and Cosmo Nomikos are stand up comedians based out of Chicago, IL.

AJL is part of the Lincoln Lodge Podcast Network: https://www.thelincolnlodge.com/podcasts

As a special end of the year treat (?) the AJL guys are covering three very special losers… themselves??? That’s right, not only are Adam, Joey and Cosmo your favorite podcasters (!) they’re also humongous losers in their own unique ways. So kick back with a frosty glass of your preferred holiday nog and force your family and loved ones to listen to three comics humiliate themselves for the entertainment of no one in particular. 

Cosmo's Picture

Adam McShane, Joey Bednarski, and Cosmo Nomikos are stand up comedians based out of Chicago, IL.

AJL is part of the Lincoln Lodge Podcast Network: https://www.thelincolnlodge.com/podcasts

Somewhere in between Gangnam Style and Susan Boyle singing Les Mis, a different kind of video went viral on YouTube; a heart wrenching 30 minute documentary about a Ugandan warlord named Joseph Kony. This week AJL is raising awareness about Kony 2012, the internet’s biggest slacktivist movement, and the strange media flurry that followed it. Also we talk about emissions so much on this one— I mean Jesus Christ it’s disgusting.  

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The Story of Kony2012- Internet Historian

The 'Kony 2012' Effect: Recovering From A Viral Sensation

Kony 2012 quickly became a punch line. But what if it did more good than harm?

What Happened With Kony 2012, The Most Viral Video Ever?

BBC World Service - Outlook, Kony 2012: My Breakdown After Viral Fame

Adam McShane, Joey Bednarski, and Cosmo Nomikos are stand up comedians based out of Chicago, IL.

AJL is part of the Lincoln Lodge Podcast Network: https://www.thelincolnlodge.com/podcasts

Dan, if you want to put us on your list of haters our email is [email protected].

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Dan Nainan, The Media's Favorite 'Millennial,' Is 55 Years Old

Dan Nainan Is The Worst Human Being Ever: The Definitive Email Collection

The Rise and Fall of Dan Nainan

Comedian Dan Nainan arrested after journalist punched in face over tweets

Dan Nainan's Official Website

Adam McShane, Joey Bednarski, and Cosmo Nomikos are stand up comedians based out of Chicago, IL.

AJL is part of the Lincoln Lodge Podcast Network: https://www.thelincolnlodge.com/podcasts

In 1944, a 73 year old soprano sold out Carnegie Hall for an evening of classical vocal performance. The catch? She didn’t hit a single note. This one goes out to all the AJL listeners who also love Grand Opera; a small but growing quadrant of our audience!

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Florence Foster Jenkins: A World Of Her Own

Killing Me Sharply With Her Song: The Improbable Story Of Florence Foster Jenkins

Here's the story of the real Florence Foster Jenkins

Adam McShane, Joey Bednarski, and Cosmo Nomikos are stand up comedians based out of Chicago, IL.

AJL is part of the Lincoln Lodge Podcast Network: https://www.thelincolnlodge.com/podcasts

Some things can be done as well as others! This week the Losers pencil-dive straight into the short but extreme life of “Jersey Jumper” Sam Patch and ask the question that will one day be asked about this very podcast: “how did this qualify as entertainment?”. 

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The Story of Sam Patch, America's First Professional Waterfall Jumper

The Real Simon Pure Sam Patch

Plummeting Approval

1829: Sam Patch, America's first daredevil, meets a sad, violent end in Rochester

Adam McShane, Joey Bednarski, and Cosmo Nomikos are stand up comedians based out of Chicago, IL.

AJL is part of the Lincoln Lodge Podcast Network: https://www.thelincolnlodge.com/podcasts

Calling 10% of our audience losers because of which hand they use? Yeah, I guess you could say we’re “on one” this week. We’ve got a lot of questions about lefties and science has got… well not answers exactly, but a lot of little theories as to how this sinister group has stuck around for so long in a largely right-handed world. 

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Bias against left-handed people

Why are some people left-handed? - Daniel M. Abrams

How Humans Became (Mostly) Right-Handed

Handedness and sexual orientation

Do Other Animals Show Handedness?


Adam McShane, Joey Bednarski, and Cosmo Nomikos are stand up comedians based out of Chicago, IL.

AJL is part of the Lincoln Lodge Podcast Network: https://www.thelincolnlodge.com/podcasts

What if everyone else was wrong and you were the only one who knew the truth? (This is probably not the case, for the record. If everyone disagrees with you it’s probably because you’re wrong.) But what if everyone had been suckered into worshipping false popes for the last 60 years and the real pope was just some guy from a tiny town outside Topeka? I mean that’d be pretty wild if that were true, but you never know! 

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"Pope Michael" - Full Documentary

The gospel of Pope Michael: Kansan stakes own claim to Catholic Church

David Bawden: The Guy From Oklahoma Who Claims He's The Pope

Vatican in Exile: Welcome

Adam McShane, Joey Bednarski, and Cosmo Nomikos are stand up comedians based out of Chicago, IL.

AJL is part of the Lincoln Lodge Podcast Network: https://www.thelincolnlodge.com/podcasts