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Losers, Pretenders & Scoundrels

Losers, Pretenders & Scoundrels

Andrew Heaton, Andrew Young

Unlicensed historians Andrew Heaton and Andrew Young sort out characters from the Earth's history into categories of failures, fakes, and rascals. Funny but technically informative.
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Losers, Pretenders & Scoundrels - White Dude, King of the Indians

White Dude, King of the Indians

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12/14/21 • 54 min

If William Augustus Bowles' plans had come true, the independent State of Muscogee would have separated Spanish Florida from American advancement, and Creek, Cherokee, and Seminole Indians would have united to form a powerful bloc.

Comedians Andrew Heaton and Andrew Young follow this colorful character, and consider how very differently the map of modern North America would look if he had succeeded.

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Losers, Pretenders & Scoundrels - Nobody Expects the Spanish Inquisition!

Nobody Expects the Spanish Inquisition!

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01/11/22 • 63 min

Torquemada kicked off the Spanish Inquisition, which is regarded by many historians as "not very fun" for the people afflicted by it.

Unlicensed historians Andrew Heaton and Andrew Young investigate the original "High Sparrow" of religious zealotry.

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Losers, Pretenders & Scoundrels - The Austrian Emperor of Mexico - Maximillian the First
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05/03/22 • 55 min

Maximillian I was the "other" Hapsburg son. The one who was born second and didn't get to be Emperor of Austria. But he thought he'd found the next best thing! Emperor of a country across an ocean who he had no common heritage or connection with. Unfortunately, the people of Mexico didn't agree. Heaton and Young explore this charismatic but ill-fated monarch.
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Losers, Pretenders & Scoundrels - The Pirate Queen Who Married Her Kid

The Pirate Queen Who Married Her Kid

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03/08/22 • 32 min

The Pirate Life was a tough life for the most hardened of men in the 1700s. But what if you were a woman on the high seas? Zheng Yi Sao was just such a pirate, and arguably one of the most successful pirates in the history of lootin'. Heaton and Young explore her knack for negotiation and her rather non-traditional relationship with her...um...son?
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Losers, Pretenders & Scoundrels - The Ice Palace King of the Desert - Saparmurat Niyazov
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09/13/22 • 44 min

Saparmurat Niyazov was a Soviet thug turned insane dictator of Turkmenistan. And as their leader he made sure to hit all the classics. Built a religion around himself, wiped out the free media and syphoned money away from his people. But what about his great ideas like...the ice palace in the desert. Or his beloved golden statue that turned to face the sun. Heaton and Young explore this insane dictator.

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Losers, Pretenders & Scoundrels - Andrew Carnegie's Fake Bastard Daughter: Cassie Chadwick
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06/11/24 • 56 min

Cassie Chadwick went from a Canadian nobody to a psychic to the opulent heiress presumed to be Andrew Carnegie's natural born daughter. At the very least, she is the Queen of Cons!

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Losers, Pretenders & Scoundrels - Bridge For Sale! - The Irish Charmer

Bridge For Sale! - The Irish Charmer

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03/15/22 • 39 min

The best con man can sell you anything. A car, a boat, a Nigerian fortune. But what about a bridge connecting Manhattan to Brooklyn? Well, George C. Parker did it. And he kept doing it for forty years. Heaton and Young discuss the scant details we have on this swindler and what makes the Irish so damned charming.
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Losers, Pretenders & Scoundrels - Teenage Popes Make Bad Popes

Teenage Popes Make Bad Popes

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02/15/22 • 40 min

What makes a good Pope? Certainly not the wisdom of youth. John XII and Benedict IX both found themselves wearing the white hat well before their maturity and managed to make the High See the height of sin and debauchery.

Unlicensed historians Andrew Heaton and Andrew Young investigate these two holy(?) whippersnappers to see what made them tick.

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Losers, Pretenders & Scoundrels - Emperor Norton of San Francisco

Emperor Norton of San Francisco

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01/25/22 • 43 min

The eccentric Joshua Abraham Norton wound up proclaiming himself Emperor of the United States, and Protector of Mexico. While few people ever recognized him as a legit sovereign, he did get to become the beloved and unofficial mascot of San Francisco. Unlicensed historians Andrew Heaton and Andrew Young investigate this colorful pretender.
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Losers, Pretenders & Scoundrels - The Krampus, Saint Nick, and Mushroom Trips

The Krampus, Saint Nick, and Mushroom Trips

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12/21/21 • 61 min

WTF is Krampus? How does a third-century bishop become the Arctic gift-giving character at the mall? What on Earth does he have to do with psychedelic mushrooms?

Unlicensed historians Andrew Young and Andrew Heaton dig deep into Christmas mythology!

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FAQ

How many episodes does Losers, Pretenders & Scoundrels have?

Losers, Pretenders & Scoundrels currently has 33 episodes available.

What topics does Losers, Pretenders & Scoundrels cover?

The podcast is about History, Comedy and Podcasts.

What is the most popular episode on Losers, Pretenders & Scoundrels?

The episode title 'The Ice Palace King of the Desert - Saparmurat Niyazov' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Losers, Pretenders & Scoundrels?

The average episode length on Losers, Pretenders & Scoundrels is 50 minutes.

How often are episodes of Losers, Pretenders & Scoundrels released?

Episodes of Losers, Pretenders & Scoundrels are typically released every 7 days.

When was the first episode of Losers, Pretenders & Scoundrels?

The first episode of Losers, Pretenders & Scoundrels was released on Dec 6, 2021.

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