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Gothic socialist comedy podcast by two idiot comedians: Jake Flores and Anders J. Lee. @poddamnamerica patreon.com/poddamnamerica

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We talk to Stuart Schrader, the author of Blue Power: How Police Organized to Protect and Serve Themselves about the rise of police unions and what, if anything, we can do about them. But first, some discussion of punk bars and a certain viral Tiny D... more

Film writer, critic and programmer Nea Ching joins us to discuss the romantic comedy form. Main movies discussed: "Chilly Scenes of Winter, "I Want Your Sex", "Swept Away by an Unusual Destiny in the Blue Sea of August" and "The Drama." Follow Nea @T... more

We talk about sex scenes, Futurama and Flock cameras. Check out Little Sun: www.instagram.com/littlesunband/ Paid Protest 8/20: qedastoria.com/products/paid-protest?event=2026-08-20T21:00:00 Subscribe to our bonus feed for more episod... more

We talk about the primary results of Cori Bush, Abdul El-Sayed, Kshama Sawant and more with friend of the show Brad Ross, who let Anders use his apartment because Wi-Fi is out in Ridgewood. Also some testing of Brad's wealth of soundtrack composer kn... more

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Recent Guests

Matthew Wolfe
Journalist and author of Fires in the Night, The Earth Liberation Front, the FBI and a Secret History of Eco Sabotage
Author
Episode: Forest Elves w/Matthew Wolfe
Samuel Moyn
Yale Law and History Professor
Yale University
Episode: Dictatorship of the Old w/Samuel Moyn
AM Gittlitz
Author of Metropolitans: New York Baseball, Class Struggle and the People's Team
Author
Episode: Metropolit&&&ns w/ A.M. Gittlitz
Ron Placone
Comedian, fellow leftist, podcaster from 1000 with Ron Placone
Ron Placone
Episode: I Love Boosting w/ Ron Placone (plus Q&A)
Colin Hernandez
Candidate for California State Assembly (District 51)
Democrat (running in blue district)
Episode: Welcome To The Jungle w/ Aida Ashouri & Colin Hernandez
Aida Ashouri
Candidate for Los Angeles City Attorney
Peace and Freedom Party (endorsed) / Vote Socialist campaign
Episode: Welcome To The Jungle w/ Aida Ashouri & Colin Hernandez
Tia Lessin
Director of the documentary Steal This Story, Please
Steal This Story, Please
Episode: Steal This Podcast, Please! w/Carl Deal and Tia Lessin
Carl Deal
Director of the documentary Steal This Story, Please
Steal This Story, Please
Episode: Steal This Podcast, Please! w/Carl Deal and Tia Lessin
Molly Crabapple
Author of Here Where We Live Is Our Country: The Story of the Jewish Bund
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Episode: The Jewish Bund w/Molly Crabapple

Hosts

Jake Flores
Host of Pod Damn America; co-host in some iterations; prominent figure among the two regular hosts
Anders J. Lee
Co-host of Pod Damn America; frequent collaborator with Jake Flores; central to the show's left-leaning, provocative stance

Reviews

4.2 out of 5 stars from 1.1k ratings
  • Ben

    Love the show. FTR, Ben, is a 1972 film. Crispin did the remake. MJ's song was the title track.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    b3tadine[sutures]
    United States3 months ago
  • I’m with Anders

    Hard boiled eggs are gross

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    aorist9
    United States4 months ago
  • Consistently doing great work bringing theory and entertainment

    Podchaser
    5
    Justin
    a year ago
  • Please

    Edit out the blablablamsound when you mess up a word. Dude that’s right inside my ear every time. I’m begging you to stop because I don’t want to leave for that reason but it’s so bad. I just can’t anymore.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    spacebag
    United Statesa year ago
  • The hosts are dumb

    Jake, who is growing the food in your utopia where everyone is an artist?

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Brayyyden
    United States2 years ago

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Metropolit&&&ns w/ A.M. Gittlitz
Q: What is next for AMG after Metropolitans and before his next project?
He predicts a challenging but meaningful shift toward anti-fascism writing, viewing it as a Sisyphean task that will continue to demand effort and reflection.
Dictatorship of the Old w/Samuel Moyn
Q: What motivated you to write about gerontocracy and how does age interact with wealth and power in America?
Moyn explains that aging politics is a structural issue tied to wealth concentration and institutional incentives, arguing for balancing representation and exploring reforms like cognitive testing or more flexible structures to ensure governance reflects a broader age range.
Forest Elves w/Matthew Wolfe
Q: What impact did 9-11 have on environmental protest movements like the ELF?
9-11 widened counter-terrorism concerns, boosted funding for federal agencies, and created a climate where radical protest was scrutinized and often criminalized more aggressively than before.
Forest Elves w/Matthew Wolfe
Q: How did Ronald Arnold influence the public perception of eco-terrorism?
Arnold helped popularize the term eco-terrorism and framed environmental activism as violence, which mainstream media and law enforcement adopted, shaping a harsher narrative around ELF actions.
Forest Elves w/Matthew Wolfe
Q: What motivated you to write Fires in the Night?
I wanted to explore how the ELF operated, why they chose aggressive eco-sabotage, and how the movement fit into broader environmental and political shifts, especially as climate realities became more immediate.

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What is Pod Damn America about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Two sharp, left-leaning hosts mix political analysis with pop culture and humor, critiquing technology, surveillance, media narratives, and corporate power through a steady banter that blends history, current events, and provocative takes. Episodes frequently thread together political theory, activism, and cultural critique with personal storytelling, offering a distinctive, outspoken voice that doesn't shy from controversial topics. A notable strength is the candid, rapid-fire dialogue between hosts who share a gothic socialist sensibility, making dense topics approachable and entertaining for listeners who want ideas, laughs, and a skeptical lens on power.

Potential listeners may value principled leftist commentary framed in accessible, ... more

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