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 wreck this country and talking with friends who are making a difference.

  1. 06/22/2021

    The Carpe Something Episode (with Brian Karem!)

    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

    58 min

  2. 06/15/2021

    The Technicolor Butterfly Effect Episode (with Jen Kirkman!)

    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

    1 hr

  3. 06/08/2021

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

    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

    55 min

  4. 06/01/2021

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

    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

    48 min

  5. 05/25/2021

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

    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

    54 min

  6. 05/18/2021

    The Off the Record Doctor (with Stuart Stevens!)

    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

    1h 3m

  7. 05/11/2021

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

    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

    56 min

  8. 05/09/2021 ·  Bonus

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

    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

    31 min
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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 wreck this country and talking with friends who are making a difference.

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