Burning Bridges with Uncle Sam

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Uncle Sam went from Kentucky to the White House as a Washington reporter, covering campaigns and politicians and having a good time doing it. Now he’s a burnt-out, cranky stoner living in Los Angeles, cussing up a storm about the politicians trying to wre


    • Jun 22, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 54m AVG DURATION
    • 17 EPISODES


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    The Carpe Something Episode (with Brian Karem!)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2021 58:24


    In the season (series?) finale, Uncle Sam struggles with Latin, Greek philosophy and sucking his thumb. Also, Playboy's senior White House correspondent Brian Karem talks to us about Jan 6 terrorists wanting to invade the Playboy Mansion, fighting for press freedom and that world-famous press pass. Follow guest Brian Karem on Twitter: @BrianKarem Sam Youngman on Twitter: @samyoungman Uncle Sam's Pod on Twitter: @UncleSamPod Uncle Sam's Pod on Facebook: @BurningBridgesPod 

    The Technicolor Butterfly Effect Episode (with Jen Kirkman!)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2021 59:30


    Are you experienced? Uncle Sam is talking hallucinogenics and how they took him to the White House. Plus, comedian Jen Kirkman joins the show to talk about redefining small talk, fear of flying and Rod Stewart's Rolls Royce. Follow Jen Kirkman on Twitter: @JenKirkman Sam Youngman on Twitter: @samyoungman Uncle Sam's Pod on Twitter: @UncleSamPod Uncle Sam's Pod on Facebook: @BurningBridgesPod 

    Uncle Sam enters the Bitcoin world (with the Good Liars!)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2021 54:58


    Uncle Sam goes down a Bitcoin rabbit hole and ends up more confused than when he started. And the Good Liars join the show to talk about their harrowing experience on Jan. 6, getting owned by Joe Biden and proposing to Elizabeth Warren. Find @TheGoodLiars (@jasonselvig + @davramdavram) on Twitter, TikTok, facebook, and Patreon! Sam Youngman on Twitter: @samyoungman Uncle Sam's Pod on Twitter: @UncleSamPod Uncle Sam's Pod on Facebook: @BurningBridgesPod 

    Uncle Sam learns he's joined the Professional Left (with Stephanie Miller!)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2021 48:11


    Uncle Sam is furious elected Democrats aren't stepping up to stop a coup that didn't end on Jan. 6, and he realizes that might make him part of the problem. Plus, legendary OG progressive radio host and comedian Stephanie Miller joins the show for some cussing, some laughing and some advice for Sam and Ruby. SexyLiberal Stephanie Miller on Twitter: @StephMillerShow Sam Youngman on Twitter: @samyoungman Uncle Sam's Pod on Twitter: @UncleSamPod Uncle Sam's Pod on Facebook: @BurningBridgesPod 

    Uncle Sam's Homecoming Episode (plus Congressman Eric Swalwell!)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2021 53:42


    After almost a year and a half away in La-La Land, Uncle Sam returns to his native Kentucky for a post-pandemic reunion with family, Red State America and the hard work of being an uncle. Plus, Sam and Ruby talk to U.S. Rep. Eric Swalwell about Republicans bucking the Blue, Kevin McCarthy's cowardice and the deranged ghouls in Congress who are f**king with him. Follow Congressman Eric Swalwell on Twitter: @RepSwalwell Sam Youngman on Twitter: @samyoungman Uncle Sam's Pod on Twitter: @UncleSamPod Uncle Sam's Pod on Facebook: @BurningBridgesPod 

    The Off the Record Doctor (with Stuart Stevens!)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2021 63:24


    Uncle Sam goes Off the Record to talk about the best damn bartender the city of Washington, DC ever saw.  Plus, Sam and Ruby talk to the most interesting man in politics — Stuart Stevens of the Lincoln Project — about the death of the GOP and the time Sam got high before Mitt Romney's Puerto Rico rally. Follow Stuart Stevens on Twitter: @stuartpstevens Sam Youngman on Twitter: @samyoungman Uncle Sam's Pod on Twitter: @UncleSamPod Uncle Sam's Pod on Facebook: @BurningBridgesPod 

    Sam survives a blizzard, kinda (with Jon Cryer!)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2021 55:53


    Sam talks about being bad and his relapse with nose candy. Next, we talk to actor Jon Cryer about getting involved in politics, Matt Gaetz being a putz and the strangest Superman discussion you ever heard. Follow Jon Cryer on Twitter: @MrJonCryer Sam Youngman on Twitter: @samyoungman Uncle Sam's Podcast on Twitter: @UncleSamPod Uncle Sam's Podcast on Facebook: @BurningBridgesPod 

    BONUS - Ruby's Mom gives Uncle Sam a haircut!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2021 31:26


    A BONUS DROP WITH A SUPER SPECIAL GUEST — RUBY'S MOM!!!! That's right, Cheryl Marks, celebrity hairdresser and Ruby's mom, drops by the pod to give Uncle Sam a desperately needed haircut. While Sam gets his ears lowered, we're talking Ruby's wilder days, Snoop and Cheryl's favorite client. Happy Mother's Day! Follow Cheryl Marks on Instagram: @cherylmarks

    The Mother's Day Episode (with Asha Rangappa!)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2021 64:03


    On a Mother's Day episode, Sam tells us about his late mom and pays tribute to moms everywhere. We also talk to CNN Analyst, former FBI agent, and Supermom Asha Rangappa about beating the latest GOP efforts to destroy childcare, the uphill battle facing the justice department and what needs to happen to reform law enforcement in our country. Follow Asha Rangappa on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AshaRangappa_ Sam Youngman on Twitter: https://twitter.com/samyoungman Uncle Sam Pod on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/UncleSamPod Uncle Sam Pod on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BurningBridgesPod/

    Taking that town and shoving it (with Meidas Touch!)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2021 69:56


    Uncle Sam is tapping a keg of tough love and napalm for his former profession this week as he takes aim at the political press in the age of Trumpism. Then Ruby and Sam are joined by the Meiselas bros to talk about what happens when the left learns to fight like the right, what's next for them and who the smartest Meiselas brother is. For more about the brothers visit their site at https://www.meidastouch.com/ For more updates about our Pod. Follow Uncle Sam on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/UncleSamPod Like our Page on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BurningBridgesPod/

    The 420 Episode (with Trae Crowder!)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2021 71:56


    Uncle Sam takes us down a hazy memory lane of his first experience with the devils lettuce and his favorite #420 tunes. Then Ruby and Sam talk to the ultimate liberal redneck Trae crowder on southern politics, pride, shame, and a little football. Follow Trae on twitter: https://twitter.com/traecrowder Trae's political comedy show @WeeklySkews livestreams Tuesdays at 8pm ET For more updates about the Pod. Follow Uncle Sam on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/UncleSamPod Like our Page on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BurningBridgesPod/

    Uncle Sam kicks off a kinda-sorta apology tour (with Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton!)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2021 46:18


    Uncle Sam fires his lifecoach and discusses with Ruby donut toppings and rejoining society after the pandemic ends. Then, Sam & Ruby are joined by Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton to discuss the filibuster, DC statehood and whether she's ready to accept Uncle Sam's apology. Find the Congresswoman on Twitter @EleanorNorton  **Editor's Note: The interview with Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton was recorded on March 31st** For more updates about the Pod. Follow Uncle Sam on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/UncleSamPod Like our Page on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BurningBridgesPod/

    How Sam Stopped Worrying About the Pandemic & Learned to Love Above Ground Pools (with Mary Trump!)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2021 51:20


    Uncle Sam loses his sh*t in the early days of the pandemic, and Mary Trump explains why America can't afford to forget her uncle. Part 1. How Sam Stopped Worrying About the Pandemic & Learned to Love Above Ground Pools Part 2. Interview with Mary Trump Follow Mary Trump on Twitter @MaryLTrump For more updates about the Pod. Follow Uncle Sam on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/UncleSamPod Like our Page on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BurningBridgesPod/

    To Live & Cry in LA (with Rex Chapman!)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2021 65:14


    Uncle Sam delivers a love letter to the uniquely American, continuously perilous city that is Los Angeles, and chats with former NBA star/Twitter hero Rex Chapman about their Kentucky roots, politics, and that time he put 39 (!) points on Michael Jordan. Part 1. A Kentuckian falls in love with LA Part 2. Interview with Rex Chapman You can follow Rex on twitter: https://twitter.com/RexChapman Originally published Tue, 30 Mar 2021

    Sam Kicks the Sh*t Out Himself (with Ashley Bryant!)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2021 60:32


    Uncle Sam talks about teevee, being a world-class a-hole and young athletes protesting. Then Ashley Bryant, superstar strategist and co-founder of WinBlack, joins Sam and Ruby to talk about the last election and those coming down the pike. Part 1. Uncle Sam the TV Kid Part 2. Interview with Ashley Bryant Follow Ashley on Twitter @_alynnbryant Originally published Tue, 23 Mar 2021

    The Legend of Uncle Sam (with Adam Parkhomenko!)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2021 74:01


    The inaugural Burning Bridges podcast begins with Uncle Sam's twisted origin story, followed by an interview with Democratic Strategist Adam Parkhomenko. For more updates about the Pod: Follow Uncle Sam on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/UncleSamPod Like our Page on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BurningBridgesPod/ Originally published Thu, 18 Mar 2021

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    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2021 1:04


    Sam Youngman introduces you to his new podcast. Originally Published Tue, 09 Mar 2021

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